Electrical Tools

New Ideal Wago-Like Lever Wire Connectors

Sep 26, 2023 Stuart 57 Comments

Ideal’s new wiring connectors have a familiar Wago-like style.

Electrical Tools

Lowe’s is Clearing out Ideal Tools to Make Room for Klein

Aug 2, 2023 Stuart 33 Comments

It looks like Lowe’s is having a major clearance sale as well.

Electrical Tools

Home Depot Dumps Klein Tools with Huge Clearance Sale

Aug 1, 2023 Stuart 82 Comments

It looks like Home Depot’s Klein Tools clearance sale has begun.

Electrical Tools

Helping a Reader Find a Better Automatic Wire Stripper

Jul 13, 2023 Stuart 41 Comments

This was a tough but interesting search.

Electrical Tools

I Bought an Epson Handheld Label Maker

May 23, 2023 Stuart 62 Comments

What’s your take on handheld label printers?

Accessories

Leviton’s “Future of Wiring” Outlets and Switches have Wago-like Levers

Apr 19, 2023 Stuart 86 Comments

New Leviton devices have Wago-like levers.

Electrical Tools

Milwaukee USA-Made Pliers & Screwdrivers – New Pricing & Preorders

Apr 17, 2023 Stuart 66 Comments

Pricing and preorders are now available.

Electrical Tools

Engineer Mini Long Pliers – Affordable, Comfortable, ESD-Safe

Mar 24, 2023 Stuart 32 Comments

These are great mini pliers if you’re in the market for one.

Electrical Tools

Milwaukee USA-Made Hand Tools are Launching in Mid-2023

Mar 12, 2023 Stuart 67 Comments

The new Milwaukee made-in-USA hand tools are on the way.

Electrical Tools

New Knipex Angled Electrician Shears

Feb 21, 2023 Stuart 30 Comments

Knipex has new electrician’s shears.

Electrical Tools

Lowe’s and Klein Tools Announce New Partnership!

Feb 9, 2023 Stuart 61 Comments

Wow, I did not see this coming!!

Electrical Tools

Do You Use a Battery Tester?

Jan 3, 2023 Stuart 48 Comments

It has been decades since I’ve used a battery tester. What about you?

Electrical Tools

Home Depot’s Klein 7pc Electrical Tool Set Deal is a Great Buy

Dec 27, 2022 Stuart 20 Comments

This Klein 7pc tool bundle set is a noteworthy special buy.

Electrical Tools

Klein Tools 2022 Holiday Deal Bundle: Screwdrivers and Mini Ratchet

Dec 1, 2022 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a look at Klein’s Holiday 2022 tool bundle deal.

Electrical Tools

Fluke has a New Electrical Outlet Tester

Oct 13, 2022 Stuart 46 Comments

Fluke has a new outlet tester.

Electrical Tools

Insulated Tool Set Sale – Knipex, Wera, Witte, & More

Oct 6, 2022 Stuart 4 Comments

KC Tool has a new sale on insulated tool sets.

Electrical Tools

Hot Deal: Knipex Forged Wire Stripper

Aug 6, 2022 Stuart 38 Comments

These Knipex forged wire strippers are on sale at a great price!

Electrical Tools

Schneider Electric Breaker Panel Recall

Jun 27, 2022 Stuart 27 Comments

A lot of Schneider Electric breaker panels were recalled due to a burn and fire hazard.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Cable Stapler

Apr 29, 2022 Stuart 47 Comments

The new Milwaukee M12 cordless cable stapler is designed for faster rough-in work.

Electrical Tools

Your Thoughts on Klein Hybrid Pliers Multi-Tools?

Apr 22, 2022 Stuart 35 Comments

What do you think about these multi-purpose Klein electrical pliers?

Stuart on Makita Might not Launch this Packout-Like Tool Box System: “78A/B looks to be a small accessory case. 79 could be a compact case or an accessory case. There’s no…”
Eliot Truelove on Makita Might not Launch this Packout-Like Tool Box System: “What I’m getting at is the 2 pictures you show here aren’t the primary mode of attachment shown elsewhere throughout…”
Grokew on Makita Might not Launch this Packout-Like Tool Box System: “The best color is pink. No one would dare steal your toolbox (except maybe a 5yr old girl).”
Dave (not here) on Makita Might not Launch this Packout-Like Tool Box System: “Stuart, I’ve seen you going negative on Makita for a long time now. For a while, I figured there was…”
Stuart on Makita Might not Launch this Packout-Like Tool Box System: “Disingenuous? So you’re also accusing Makita of filing artwork that doesn’t accurately represent the products they are developing? These are…”
Eliot Truelove on Makita Might not Launch this Packout-Like Tool Box System: “I don’t think it’s deliberate, but the pictures Stu chose are towards the end of the Patent and those are…”