Electrical Tools

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5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 31 Comments

Here are 5 hand tool upgrades to add to your holiday wishlist. Read More

Klein Tools Home Depot Pro Black Friday 2019 Deals

Nov 10, 2019 Stuart 8 Comments

Our local Home Depot set up two Klein Tools promo sets for their upcoming Pro Black Friday 2019 sale, and one sold out already. Read More

Electrical Tools

Waterproof Heat Shrink Wire Splice Connectors – Good or Gimmick?

Oct 15, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

What’s your take on “waterproof solder heat shrink wire connectors”? Read More

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Klein Mini Screwdriver Bit Ratchet Set for Electricians

Sep 30, 2019 Stuart 45 Comments

Klein has come out with a new mini bit ratchet set. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Wera Impact, Deep, and Insulated Bit Sockets Sets are Coming Soon

Sep 16, 2019 Ben V 39 Comments

Wera is soon coming out with deep sockets, insulated sockets, and bit sockets. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Southwire Romex Hammer for Electricians has a Staple Removal Claw

Aug 1, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Southwire has come out with a new electrician’s hammer with built-in Romex staple remover. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Fluke Insulated Hand Tools and Starter Kits

Jul 26, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Fluke has come out with new insulated hand tools. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Milwaukee Lineman’s Knife

May 23, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new knife for power utility workers. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Klein Tools Dual IR and Probe Thermometer

May 22, 2019 Stuart 19 Comments

Klein has come out with a new dual-function temp meter. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Klein Tools Pocket Screwdrivers Have 2 Surprises

Apr 17, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Klein Tools’ new Pocket Screwdrivers have two surprising features. Read More

Electrical Tools

Aven Accu-Cut Hard Wire Cutters

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Aven’s made-in-Germany hard wire cutters. Read More

DealGuyd

Deal: Knipex 4-in-1 Electricians’ Pliers

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

These neat Knipex 4-in-1 electricians’ pliers are on sale. Read More

Cordless

New Ryobi Cordless Soldering Iron and Hybrid Soldering Station

Feb 19, 2019 Stuart 78 Comments

Ryobi has two new cordless soldering iron products coming out. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Milwaukee VDE Insulated Pliers in Europe (NWS-Made?!)

Jan 25, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Check out these new Milwaukee VDE insulated pliers and cutters! Read More

Electrical Tools

Thoughts on Harbor Freight AMES Multimeters?

Jan 14, 2019 Stuart 69 Comments

What do you think about Harbor Freight Ames multimeters? Read More

Electrical Tools

Engineer Solder Sucker – a Great Desoldering Pump

Jan 4, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a good desoldering pump. Read More

Editorial

Spring Action Pliers, Cutters, and Wire Strippers – Yay or Nay?

Oct 25, 2018 Stuart 64 Comments

Spring-action pliers, cutters, and strippers – do you love ’em or hate ’em? Read More

Electrical Tools

New Klein Kurve Wire Stripper and Crimper Multi-Tool

Oct 24, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein came out with a new wire stripper and crimper multi-tool. Read More

Cordless

New Dewalt Cordless Electrical Cable Stapler, DCN701

Sep 28, 2018 Stuart 35 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new cordless Electrician’s cable stapler. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Klein Fish and Glow Rod and Accessory Kit

Sep 19, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein Tools has put together a new fish and glow rod and accessory set. Read More

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