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I tracked down a compatible RG11/ RG12/RG45 Modular Crimp Crimping Tool on eBay for only US$8.58 or Approximately AU$9.00. It is very well made and works extremely well, despite the price. It is also extremely easy to modify to make it compatible with the Lego Mindstorms NXT Cable Modular Plugs. It took me under 5 minutes to complete the modification with a Philips-Head Srewdriver and a Sharp Modelling knife.



Tool Features:

• 3 in 1Modular crimping tool.
• Portable style with perfect shape.
• For cutting, crimping modular plug: 8P8C/RJ 45, 6P6C/RG12, 6P4C/RG11, 4P4C, 4P2C plugs.
• The mouth of the press-pliers is made of magnetic steel, which is hard and durable.
• Length: 20cm.
• Package Weight: 193g.

For full details on how to modify this Compatible Crimp Tool to Suite NXT Modular Cable Plugs, please visit my blog: www.rjmcnamara.com

Philo also has a nice tutorial/guide on modifying a crimping tool. It can be found here: http://www.philohome.com/crimp/crimp.htm

Excellent! I added a link to my page.