Geez I hate that ..... broke an expensive tool

[kiwigtx]

I was clearing out my small tool carry bag just minutes ago, when I heard a noise nobody likes to hear. The Harris D814 Punch-down tool that I have used since about 2010, dropped on the garage floor and the case just shattered to bits. No amount of Superglue will fix this - the pressure exerted on the tool to make it function will easily break any glue-job.

I have sent an SOS to a Tool House I found online....as luck would have it, nobody in New Zealand sells the same tool. I don't like buying cheap stuff, so I am going to wait and see if I can replace with the same tool.

Case is cracked in about three places.....it is toast now.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

3D printing?

 

[Chargerjase]

That sucks Roger. I have that same tool and they are excellent. I’m surprised nobody stocks them in NZ anymore.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

Is this the same thing?

HARRIS-DRACON HD 8762/D-814 IMPACT TOOL WITH #99 BLADE | eBay

This Harris-Dracon HD 8762 D-814 Impact Tool with Blade is a top-of-the-line cabbing tool designed for your computer cable and connector needs. MODEL HD 8762/D-814. ~A QUALITY HARRIS-DRACON IMPACT TOOL AT A GREAT PRICE~.

www.ebay.com

 

[Detective D]

There are 2 on ebay for under $20 right now. In yellow.
Edit: I changed the search terms and there are a ton of these on ebay as low as under $10. I did not check any descriptions, punched in Harris D814.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Heat gun with metal staples, then JB weld plastic. Sanding paint

 

[padam]

Ok, I’ll bite; WTF is it?

 

[moparwacko]

Ok, I’ll bite; WTF is it?

It's obviously the synchronization tool needed to maximize efficiency in turbo encabulator applications. It's sleek design and ergonomic improvements over the old 813 model are welcome improvements.

 

[Hey-O]

Is this the same thing?

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com/it...mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item

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X2....... The same one I found! Most people hate ebay, I buy from them all the time. Shop with confidence if you check out the seller.

 

[toolmanmike]

Ok, I’ll bite; WTF is it?

A spring loaded punch ?

 

[Darrah]

Ok, I’ll bite; WTF is it?

Punch down tool... used to terminate communication cables in punch down boxes. It's the proper way to land wires in the junction boxes you see for telephones, networking, etc. Spring loaded, punches the wire down onto the IDC terminations.

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

Looks like there are a lot to choose from on eBay, but shipping cost to NZ will run the price up to more than the tool cost for sure.

Harris D814 Punch-Down Tool for sale | eBay

Tom

 

[Hey-O]

A spring loaded punch ?

 

[Richard Cranium]

Thanks, now I have that dumb song stuck in my head.

 

[Daves69]

Too bad it's not round like this Durango Rear AC flapper door. You could glue it then press a sleeve over it.....

 

[moparsaver]

5 Bacon Roger….

 

[Hey-O]

Thanks, now I have that dumb song stuck in my head.

You and me both!! LOL

 

[bm02tj]

Super glue then reinforce with epoxy with wire grid for strength

 

[dadsbee]

No more PLC work for you... you go home now!!!

 

[1967coronet]

It's obviously the synchronization tool needed to maximize efficiency in turbo encabulator applications. It's sleek design and ergonomic improvements over the old 813 model are welcome improvements.

I was going to , but I'm cracking up and can't.
Just my opinion ok.