Electrical Tools

Milwaukee Manual Knockout Punch Set Now Available

Aug 27, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Milwaukee’s new manual knockout punch set, which includes punch and die pairs for conduit sizes 1/2″ thru 2″.

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New Klein Coaxial Cable Cutter

Aug 6, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

Klein has come out with new coax cable cutters that create exceptionally clean cuts in cables and wires.

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New Klein Premium Silicone Test Leads

Jul 29, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Klein has come out with new premium silicone universal test leads that fit standard multimeter banana jacks.

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Wiss Flip Joint Cable Cutters

Jul 17, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Wiss has come out with a new 3-in-1 cable cutter that cuts, slices sheathing, and strips wiring.

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New Milwaukee Auto Voltage and Continuity Tester

Jul 3, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with two new auto-ranging voltage and continuity testers that look to be quick and easy to use.

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Hot Deal: Knipex Electrician’s Pliers for $20

Jun 20, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

These wonderful Knipex electrician’s multi-purpose pliers are currently phenomenally priced, probably for a short time.

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Williams Mini Wire Cutters

Jun 6, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

We came across a cute USA-made mini cutter from Williams that can handle copper and aluminum wires up to 8 AWG thick.

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Tekton “Everybit” Electronics Tool Kit

Jun 5, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Tekton’s Everybit tool kit is an inexpensive set that comes with all the tools you need to open up common electronic devices such as laptops and smartphones.

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Nylon Cable Tie Tools

May 16, 2014 Stuart 11 Comments

If you regularly tighten nylon cable ties by hands or pliers, did you know there’s a tool for that?

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RCProPlus Soldering Station Review

May 6, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

We found a great third hands station that works great for holding wires and heavier components in position for soldering.

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New Klein Insulated Pliers, Cutters, and Electrical Tools

May 2, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Klein has come out with a new line of insulated electrical pliers and cutters.

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Hot Deal: Ridgid Inspection Camera for $99

Apr 29, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a decent-looking compact Ridgid digital inspection camera, for $99.

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Best Digital Multimeter: Fluke 87V Review

Apr 16, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

We reviewed Fluke’s 87V digital multimeter, which turned out to be the best handheld meter we have ever used!

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Super-Premium Third Hands Soldering Station

Apr 15, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

We came across a super-precise third hands setup that would work superbly for electronics work.

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New Craftsman 2-in-1 Lineman’s Pliers & Wire Stripper

Apr 7, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a new 2-in-1 lineman’s pliers and wire strippers combination tool.

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