Greenlee

Lowe’s Replaces Southwire Electrical Tools with Ideal, Kobalt, and Fluke

There are some big changes to Lowe’s electrical hand tools and tester section!

Greenlee’s 1927A combo electrical tool is an all-in-one solution for most wire cutting, stripping, and crimping needs.

Greenlee’s Hawk Bill folding utility knives have been recalled due to a potential lock-failure and laceration hazard.

Justin T on The Metric System: “For all the bluster about math, I just want 1 set of sizes for fasteners. I’m annoyed that I have…”
TomD on Cool Tools, Deals, and Gift Guide – Updated 12/16/25: “I smell ToolGuyd budget on that battery charger thing. If it works the way it claims, it would be amazing.”
notinuse on The Metric System: “From what I remember, a 750 ml bottle replaced the fifth, not a quart.”
processwrench on The Metric System: “Having worked in both systems for 40 some odd years now, i have a strange dichotomy. For everyday things, inches…”
zchris87v on The Metric System: “Yep, mechanical engineer here as well. I’ve worked for two international companies as well as one American for a short…”
zchris87v on Compact Power Tools – Replaceable vs Built-in Batteries: “I do like the rotary cutter, but am irked by the fact my old Tek 4 screwdriver doesn’t take the…”