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Category Archives: Electrical Tools
Knipex Combination Utility Shears
Everybody needs a good pair of utility shears. These Knipex shears can cut any soft non-steel materials, and also feature spring-action handles. Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Hand Tools
Tagged Knipex shears, utility shears
11 Comments | March 21st, 2012
New Knipex TwinForce High-Leverage Diagonal Cutters
These new high-leverage Knipex cutters can cut all types of wire with less hand fatigue. Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, New Tools, Pliers
Tagged diagonal cutters, high-leverage pliers, Knipex cutters, Knipex Twin Force, Knipex Twin Force cutters
Leave a comment | February 17th, 2012
Gerber Groundbreaker Multi-Tool
Gerber’s coming out with a new multi-tool, the Groundbreaker, that’s designed to meet electricians’ everyday needs. Continue reading
Posted in EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Electrical Tools, Hand Tools, New Tools
Tagged Gerber Groundbreaker, Gerber Multi-Tool
4 Comments | January 30th, 2012
New Klein Lineman Wrenches & Milled-Face Hammer
Klein announced a couple of new tools – 2 Lineman wrenches and a heavy duty hammer. Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, New Tools, Wrenches
Tagged Klein Lineman tools
Leave a comment | November 29th, 2011
Enter All-Spec Old Weller Soldering Tool Photo Contest, Get a Free Mug Boss
All-Spec is holding a Weller soldering tool contest where the person who photographs the oldest working tool wins the grand prize. ALL entrants win a FREE Bucket Boss Mug Boss. Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Other Contests & Giveaways
Tagged Weller soldering iron
Leave a comment | November 7th, 2011
Milwaukee Fluorescent Bulb & Ballast Tester 2210-20
Read all about Milwaukee’s new fluorescent bulb and ballast lighting tester! Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, Diagnostic & Testing Tools, Electrical Tools, New Tools
Tagged Milwaukee 2210-20, Milwaukee bulb ballast tester, Milwaukee lighting tester
1 Comment | October 22nd, 2011
New Channellock 368 8″ High Leverage Lineman’s Pliers Review
Channellock’s new 368 8″ plier is the second release in their high-leverage linemen’s pliers family, and they don’t disappoint! Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Hand Tools, Made in USA, New Tools, Pliers, Tool Reviews
Tagged Channellock, Channellock linemen's pliers, Lineman Pliers
Leave a comment | April 20th, 2011
New Hakko FX-888 Soldering Station Replaces Venerable 936 Series
Looking for a new soldering station? Hakko’s 936 soldering station and iron combo, considered one of the best <$100 setups available, has been replaced by the new FX-888. Check it out: Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, New Tools
Tagged Arduino, Hakko, Hakko FX-888, soldering iron
Leave a comment | January 24th, 2011
C’mon Baby, Tap That Wire!
Over at Bolty.net, Stacy’s written a series of tutorials on Soldering Techniques for the Reluctant Motorcyclist. The articles are well written with great visuals, with the most recent one discussing how to tap a wire. These procedures mainly deal with the larger guage wires … Continue reading
Posted in DIY & Home, Electrical Tools
Tagged Soldering, Wire tapping
Leave a comment | November 17th, 2010
Lindstrom Precision Tools Beat the Springs Out of Other Mini Pliers
Our post on cheap mini pliers caught the attention of Lindstrom, who then sent us two cutters and two pliers for evaluation and comparison. After using them for a bit, I can honestly say that they beat the springs off all … Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Hand Tools, Pliers, Precision Tools
Tagged Lindstrom
4 Comments | September 16th, 2010
Channellock Wire Crimper Tool
I found myself needing to upgrade from the wire crimpers found on my all-in-one wire stripper tool. During a stroll through the local home improvement store, I found a few affordable options and ultimately chose Channellock’s 909 crimpers. I’ve been working with … Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Hand Tools, Made in USA, Pliers
Tagged Channellock
11 Comments | September 9th, 2010
Wiha Chip Lifter and Mini Pry Bar
I’ve noticed Wiha’s Chip Lifter mini pry bars before, but hadn’t really given them much thought. These chip lifters are designed and properly sized to be used for the removal of IC chips and other electronics components. Reader JeffD wrote … Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Precision Tools
Tagged Chip Lifter, Wiha
Leave a comment | July 19th, 2010
Channellock Tool Sweepstakes
Channellock is giving away a 5-piece tool set every other week until July 4th. To enter, you must submit your contact information and rate how inclined you are to recommend Channellock tools to others. One entry per person per drawing period … Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Other Contests & Giveaways, Pliers
Tagged Channellock
3 Comments | April 6th, 2010
Shop Tip: Wire Stripper Loop Holes & How to Use Them
I came across a rather enlightening shop tip over at the ShopNGarage forum, that demonstrates the use of a wire stripper’s loop holes. Most of my wire strippers have similar holes, but they’re all unlabeled and I never stopped to … Continue reading
Xuron Precision Pliers, Shears, & Scissors
Xuron produces superb precision tools - we love their pliers, shears, and scissors. Xuron tools are durable, comfortable to use, provide exceptional performance, are very affordable, and are made in the USA. Our favorite Xuron tools are their non-serrated short nose pliers (pictured above), … Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Made in USA, Pliers, Precision Tools
Tagged Xuron
Leave a comment | June 8th, 2009