In comp.dcom.cabling windsurferLA <ps144nyc@yahoo.com> wrote in part:
> I will add that I certainly agree it is preferable to go with
> commercially assembled cables when ever possible. In my case,
> I wanted to be able to squeeze the wires through several holes
> that were too small for the connectors, so the connectors had to
> be installed after the wiring was threaded over its 100 foot run.
> After this experience, I will choose to make bigger holes for
> commercial cables and hire a plasterer and painter to come in
> afterwards to pretty things up.

The preferred solution in this case to to run solid wire and
terminate it on patch-panels, wallplates or surface-mount
boxes (depending on cable count). Then run short patch-cords
to equipment. Much neater, more reliable and flexible.


-- Robert