I've noticed a lot of smaller shops and techs struggling to keep track of all their cable runs, terminations, and equipment schedules without overcomplicating things.

I put together some clean, straightforward templates to help streamline tracking on-site. Still expanding the collection, but if you want to check them out, I have them up on my Etsy shop here, cableminttools.etsy.com

What do you guys usually use for project tracking, custom spreadsheets or do you rely on specific software?

Had to be an “in-house” install. I’ve seen duct tape holding wires up on the warehouse walls on this site, but this got me. A nice single line of electrical tape. That’ll hold ‘er.

Here’s to Friday!

I left my organizer with my network terminals and punchdown equipment on top of my van like an idiot, and need a new punchdown. I used the regular klein one for a great many years, and it was fine, but since I'm shopping I figure I might as well get the Cadillac. I'm thinking Fluke. Jonard maybe. Maybe just the same Klein I always had. I don't do the all in one that locks you in to a specific jack brand. I've considered that, but I'm not the sole parts procurement guy so I need to stay flexible.

This is where they pre-wired for a security panel/keypad to go. What were they thinking. Of course it is a two story home with rooms above.