On the 5th day of Christmas, PTR brought to me, Klein tools for electrical utility! Our day 5 focus is back on the electrical and HVAC trades with our top 5 best Klein Tools gifts for Christmas!
Best Klein Tools Gifts for Christmas 2017
Klein Cable Skinning Utility Knife w/Replaceable Blade 44218
Why we’d love to have it:
It doesn’t matter what kind of knife you have, stripping cable with it will dull the blade in a hurry. So why use bother messing up a nice blade? In fact, why bother sharpening it all if you can just replace it? That’s the key behind Klein’s Cable Skinning Knife. The 440HC steel blade can be removed and (carefully) thrown away or recycled. That keeps you skinning cable longer and sharpening blades… not at all.
Get it for:
Electricians and cable installers
Check out more details here.
Buy it at Home Depot – $19.99
Klein HVAC 8-in-1 Slide Driver Screwdriver/Nut Driver 32596
Why we’d love to have it:
Klein’s Hex Head Slide Driver in either its 2-in-1 or 8-in-1 HVAC combination is a brilliant hand tool to keep on hand. You can switch between 1/4″ and 5/16″ sizes without reaching for another tool. And once you’re good at it, without even reaching a second hand to the tool. You also get Phillips and slotted head screwdriver tips, keeping the most useful tools tucked into one convenient package.
Get it for:
Electricians and HVAC Pros
Buy it at Home Depot – $24.22
Klein 9” Lineman’s Bolt-Thread Holding Pliers D213-9NETH
Why we’d love to have it:
Klein ‘s 2000 series lineman’s pliers are outstanding in their own right. The high-leverage design makes cutting easier and the dipped handles make them more comfortable to use. From there, you get some specialty designs. In this case, it’s a bolt-thread tool under the jaws. These are great for the original tradesman target – linemen. With the 5/8″ bolt threads, linemen can easily grasp and clean pole line hardware, making installation easier.
Get it for:
Electricians and Utility Pros
Check out more details here.
Buy it at Home Depot – $34.95
Klein Non-Contact Voltage Tester w/ Infrared Thermometer
Why we’d love to have it:
Having a non-contact voltage tester in your tool bag is a must for every electrician. Even after you turn the breaker off, there’s no substitute for having a verification before you start your work. Klein takes the handy tool one step further and adds an infrared thermometer with make much change to the slim profile. With HVAC Pros in mind, the IR thermometer provides temperature readings at a 4:1 distance to spot ratio with a laser pointer for targeting.
Get it for:
Electricians and HVAC Pros
Check out more details here.
Buy it at Home Depot – $39.99
Klein Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser Level with Plumb Spot 93LCLS
Why we’d love to have it:
We love cross line lasers. They’re great tools across nearly every trade from carpentry to plumbing and yes, electrical. Klein’s model features a self-leveling red beam with horizontal and vertical lines along with a plumb spot. You can hang it on a nail or screw, stick it with the integrated magnets, clip it ceiling applications, or use a tripod to get it set. Since the unit carries an IP54 rating, you can have confidence taking it with you to the jobsite.
Get it for:
Nearly every Pro will use a cross line laser at some point.
Check out more details here.
Buy it at Home Depot – $138.23
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