Great 2 tools that are quality for the price paid. There are many cheaper variants of this Krone tool available on ÍøÆغÚÁÏ and other shopping websites.
I decided to take the plunge and pay a slightly higher premium for this variant due to other user reviews as it is a small upgrade on the previous one that I owned which was cheaply made, and in all fairness did not last well or was not up to the task even after a few uses.
The previous one was dirt cheap which is ok if you are going to use it just a few times, but I wanted something obviously to last as I frequently do a few jobs for myself including work, friends and family.
The great thing about the upgrade features on this tool are the small "T" shaped buttons on both sides that activate and open up the two additional tools that are standard on all Krone Punchdown Tools as well as a switch in the centre of the tool which is circular with lines across it that only needs to be turned a 1/4 of a turn that will also disable the cutting feature when crimping wires etc.
This version has a small metal frame at the bottom of the tool that makes it feel so much more sturdier when using, as well as acting as a lock for the punching down element. The cutters and snippers also work very well compared to cheaper variants.
Seriously, for the slightly higher price paid you cannot go wrong with the build quality on this variant. Included in the price is also a wire cutting and stripping tool which is a handy addition to your toolkit, which itself is also of a higher build quality over identical but cheaper versions in the marketplace.
The only decent thing that I kept from my old tool was the two additional tools that I took apart from the broken one and used a plastic tie to use them as separate handheld spares that are handy when doing up or taking apart sockets and separating wires.
I have included various photos of this tool with its functionality features open. Overall, I am happy with the purchase made and would definitely recommend this version over others that are cheaper and have an inferior build quality. As they say "pay cheap, pay twice/double in the long run".
| Manufacturer | AVESON |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 19.6 x 5.2 x 3.6 cm; 80 g |
| Item model number | 1 |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 80 g |
