Electrical Tools

New Fluke Connect Current Clamp Meters for Low and High Measurement Ranges

Jul 17, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

Fluke has added two new current meters to their line of Fluke Connect wireless test equipment, one with a 2000 A DC max current range, and the other optimized for 4-20 mA low current control signals.

Electrical Tools

Deal: Ridgid Micro Inspection Camera for $79

Jul 7, 2015 Stuart 1 Comment

Ridgid’s Micro CA-25 inspection camera has dropped in price (temporarily?) to $79.

Electrical Tools

Orbis Angled Pliers and Cutters

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

While not a full review, I’ve got plenty of good (and not so good) things to say about these Orbis angled pliers.

Electrical Tools

Giveaway: Klein Non-Contact Voltage Testers with Built-in Flashlight

Jun 9, 2015 Stuart 190 Comments

We’re giving away (5) of Klein Tools’ new non-contact voltage testers. Even if you don’t do electrical work, it’s got a handy LED flashlight built right in!

Accessories

New AmazonBasics Outdoor Extension Cords

May 18, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Amazon makes tablets, E-readers, and phones, and now they make outdoors extension cables too.

Electrical Tools

New Klein Voltage Tester and Flashlight

May 6, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Klein’s new voltage tester is part non-contact AC voltage detector, part flashlight, and rugged throughout.

Clamps

Kickstarter: PCB Rax Circuit Board Support System

Apr 28, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

The PCB Rax is a new circuit board support system that is seeking fundraising support via Kickstarter.

Electrical Tools

Knipex or NWS Pliers? Oh, What a Stumper!

Apr 8, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

We were asked whether we prefer Knipex or NWS, and had to pick just one. Which brand do you think we like more? Which do you prefer?

Accessories

Spending Stuart’s Money With a $200 Tool-Buying Shopping Spree

Apr 3, 2015 Benjamen 27 Comments

We sent Benjamen – one of ToolGuyd’s awesome contributors – on a $200 tool shopping spree. Here’s the story about what he bought and why. What would you have bought?

Electrical Tools

New Wiha BiCut Cutters Have a Button-Activated Higher Leverage Cutting Mode

Feb 4, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

The new Wiha BiCut cutter has a power button that activates a higher leverage mode for cutting tougher materials.

Electrical Tools

Klein Breaker Tracer Helps You Find the Right Breaker Without Resetting all Your Clocks

Jan 29, 2015 Benjamen 28 Comments

Klein’s ET300 circuit breaker finder helps to make it easier and a lot quicker to trace outlets to the proper breaker in a panel.

Cordless

Hakko Cordless Soldering Iron

Jan 20, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

The Hakko FX-901 is a battery-powered soldering iron with a couple of convenient features and decent-looking specs.

Electrical Tools

What’s the Story Behind “Wirepro by Klein” Tools?

Oct 22, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s the scoop about older “Wirepro by Klein” tools that you might have seen on ebay or through 3rd party sellers on Amazon and elswhere.

Cordless

New Ridgid RE 6 Interchangeable Head Electrical Multi-Tool

Oct 2, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new 3-in-1 interchangeable head electrical tool.

Electrical Tools

Irwin Launches New Line of Relabeled German-Made NWS Pliers

Sep 8, 2014 Stuart 32 Comments

Irwin has come out with a new line of German-made Vise Grip-branded NWS pliers.

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