I recently bought all the tools and materials that you need. Most of the stuff, i got on eb*y at a SERIOUS discount. I highly recommend getting good tools if you think you'll be using them often. Ideal makes great tools. For example, Home depot sells the Ideal crimper for ~$70-80, the testers for $100, i got them off of eb*y for $35 and $40 each. Its also a great place to buy the boots and connectors. Cable, i found the cheapest was to buy 1000' at home depot.