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Hakko FX-100 Soldering Station

Electrical Tools

New Hakko FX-100 Induction Soldering System

Mar 10, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Hakko has announced their new FX-100 induction heat soldering system.

Probemaster Silicone Test Leads

Electrical Tools

Multimeter Test Leads: PVC vs. Silicone Wire Insulation

Feb 13, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s something you might not have considered before – which are better, PVC or silicone multimeter test leads?

Southwire Pliers

Electrical Tools

Is Anyone Using Southwire’s new Tools?

Jan 30, 2014 Stuart 86 Comments

What’s your opinion on the new Southwire tools that Lowes has stocked their electrical tools aisles with?

Klein Tools Turkey

Awesome & Cool

The Klein Tools Turkey Says…

Nov 21, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Klein sent over a fun image of a turkey made of tools, and we decoded a message hidden within the gobbling!

Morris Heavy Duty Screwdrivers

Electrical Tools

Morris Heavy Duty Screwdriver Set

Nov 20, 2013 Stuart Discuss

These Morris heavy duty screwdrivers feature square shafts, thick striking ends, and wrench flats.

Milwaukee M18 Force Logic Knockout Punch in Action

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Force Logic Knockout Punch Driver

Oct 8, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Milwaukee is soon coming out with a new M18 cordless battery-powered knockout punch driver.

Extech AC Line Splitter

Electrical Tools

Extech AC Line Splitter

Sep 9, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Extech’s AC line splitter allows for current measurements with a clamp meter, and without having to disassemble a power cord.

Klein MM500 Auto Ranging Multimeter

Electrical Tools

Tested: Klein’s new Rugged and Waterproof Multimeter

Aug 28, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Here are a couple of our first impressions on Klein’s new rugged MM500 digital multimeter.

3M Nylon Spudger SP3010

Electrical Tools

Review: 3M Spudger

Aug 22, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

Plastic spudgers are incredibly handy for soldering and electronics work, but also for general around-the-shop uses.

Klein MM500 Auto Ranging Multimeter

Electrical Tools

New Klein Super-Tough MM500 Multimeter

Aug 20, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Klein has come out with a new auto ranging multimeter that is dust and water proof, and can endure 10-foot drops.

Knipex Super Knips Electronics Cutter with Lead Catcher

Electrical Tools

Mini Electronic Cutters with “Lead Catcher”

Aug 16, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

News to me – some cutters have built in lead catchers to prevent uncontrolled cut-off flyaway.

Klein Outlet Tester in Use

Electrical Tools

Klein RT600 Outlet Tester Review

Jul 19, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

We reviewed Klein’s RT600 receptacle tester, which allows for quick and easy outlet wiring troubleshooting.

Southwire Electricians Tools Countdown

Electrical Tools

Lowes Possibly Replacing Channellock and Knipex Pliers and Cutters with Southwire Tools

Jul 10, 2013 Stuart 44 Comments

It looks like major changes are coming to Lowes’ electrical tools aisle.

Klein MM5000 MM6000 Digital Multimeters

Electrical Tools

Two New Klein RMS Multimeters: MM5000, MM6000

May 14, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Klein has come out with two new digital multimeters that are manufactured in the USA.

Weller LED Soldering Iron 25W

Electrical Tools

New Weller LED Soldering Irons

May 1, 2013 Stuart Discuss

These new Weller soldering irons feature built-in LED lighting.

Gardner Bender Circuit Alert Tools

Electrical Tools

Gardner Bender “Circuit Alert” Tools with Removable Voltage Detectors

Apr 11, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

GB’s Circuit Alert hand tools feature a removable voltage detection module.

Craftsman Professional Wire Strippers

Electrical Tools

Craftsman Wire Stripper for $7.50 and Other Western Forge Tool Sale

Jan 18, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Harry Epstein is having a great closeout sale on Craftsman wire strippers and other Western-Forge-made hand tools.

Hakko FX-888D Digital Soldering Station

Electrical Tools

New Hakko FX-888D Digital Soldering Station

Jan 16, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Hakko’s new FX-888D soldering station, a digital version of their popular FX-888.

Greenlee 1927A stripping and crimping tool

Electrical Tools

Greenlee Combination Wire Stripper & Crimper

Sep 27, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Greenlee’s 1927A combo electrical tool is an all-in-one solution for most wire cutting, stripping, and crimping needs.

DIY Solder Fume Extractor with Computer Fans

DIY Projects

Build Your Own Solder Fume Extractor

Aug 14, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

We came across plans on how to built an effective desktop cross-flow fume extractor for soldering.

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