Electrical Tools

Waterproof Heat Shrink Wire Splice Connectors – Good or Gimmick?

Oct 15, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

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

Electrical Tools, Reader Question

New Klein Mini Screwdriver Bit Ratchet Set for Electricians

Sep 30, 2019 Stuart 44 Comments

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

Bit Holders & Drivers, Electrical Tools, New Tools, Screwdrivers, Sockets & Drive 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, Mechanics' Tools, New Tools, Sockets & Drive 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, Hammers & Mallets, New Tools

New Fluke Insulated Hand Tools and Starter Kits

Jul 26, 2019 Stuart 36 Comments

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

Electrical Tools, New 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, Knives, New 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

Electrical Tools, New Tools, Test & Measurement

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

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Electrical Tools, New Tools, Screwdrivers

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

Electrical Tools, Pliers, Precision Tools

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

DealGuyd, Electrical Tools, Pliers

New Ryobi Cordless Soldering Iron and Hybrid Soldering Station

Feb 19, 2019 Stuart 77 Comments

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

Cordless, Electrical Tools, New 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, New Tools, Pliers

Thoughts on Harbor Freight AMES Multimeters?

Jan 14, 2019 Stuart 63 Comments

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

Electrical Tools, New Tools, Test & Measurement

Engineer Solder Sucker – a Great Desoldering Pump

Jan 4, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a good desoldering pump. Read More

Electrical Tools, Tool Reviews

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

Editorial, Electrical Tools, Pliers

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

Electrical Tools, Made in USA, New Tools

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

Cordless, Electrical Tools, New 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

Electrical Tools, Made in USA, New Tools

Deals of the Day: Klein Tester Tool Bundles and Dremel Rotary Tool Set (8/21/2018)

Aug 21, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

Today’s deals of the day feature select Klein tools, and a big Dremel rotary tool set. Read More

DealGuyd, Electrical Tools, Rotary Tools

How Often do Light Switches Fail?

Aug 3, 2018 Stuart 63 Comments

One of our Hubbell light switches failed after just 2 years. Hopefully it’s a fluke occurrence. Read More

Editorial, Electrical Tools

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