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Channellock Wire Strippers in Action

Electrical Tools

New Channellock 968 Wire Strippers (Made in USA)

Sep 9, 2020 Stuart 17 Comments

Channellock has come out with new high-leverage USA-made wire strippers.

Milwaukee Tool M12 Cordless Soldering Iron Deal

Cordless

Milwaukee Tool M12 Cordless Soldering Iron Kit is on Sale – 33% off!

Aug 11, 2020 Stuart 6 Comments

Milwaukee’s cordless soldering iron kit is on sale.

Ideal ArmourBand in use

Accessories

Ideal ArmourBand Might Replace Wrapping Receptacles with Electrical Tape

Mar 5, 2020 Benjamen 44 Comments

ArmourBands are said to be faster than electrical tape, and lack sticky residue.

Estwing 16oz Rip Claw Hammer

Editorial

5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 33 Comments

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

Home Depot Klein Tools Black Friday 2019 Special Buys Display Electrical Testing Kit

Electrical Tools

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.

Waterproof Heat Shrink Wire Splice Connectors

Electrical Tools

Waterproof Heat Shrink Wire Splice Connectors – Good or Gimmick?

Oct 15, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

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

Klein Bit Ratchet with Bit Set

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Klein Mini Screwdriver Bit Ratchet Set for Electricians

Sep 30, 2019 Stuart 48 Comments

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

Wera 2019 Expanded Socket Set Range

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.

Southwire Romex Hammer for Electricians Removing Staples

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.

New Fluke Insulated Hand Tools

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.

Milwaukee Lineman Underground Knife

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.

Klein IR07 Dual IR Probe Thermometer

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.

New Klein Tools Electronic and HVAC Multi-Bit Screwdrivers

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.

Aven Made in Germany ESD Safe Hard Wire Cutter

Electrical Tools

Aven Accu-Cut Hard Wire Cutters

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

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

Knipex Electrician Pliers

Electrical 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.

Ryobi Cordless Soldering Iron

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.

Milwaukee VDE Diagonal Cutters Made in Germany

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!

Harbor Freight Ames Multimeter

Electrical Tools

Thoughts on Harbor Freight AMES Multimeters?

Jan 14, 2019 Stuart 82 Comments

What do you think about Harbor Freight Ames multimeters?

Engineer Solder Sucker

Electrical Tools

Engineer Solder Sucker – a Great Desoldering Pump

Jan 4, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a good desoldering pump.

Craftsman 82544 Combo Electrical Tool

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?

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