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Electrician Tool Reviews & Buying Guides

When you talk to electricians, tools become a sort of sacred thing. Everyone has their favorites. Still, we have swayed more than one journeyman by placing a new tool in his hands. Our electrical tool reviews aim to reveal what electricians think about new products coming to market.
Our hands-on electrical tool reviews take things like press tools and metal hole saws and find out if they work faster than existing products. Manufacturers are quick to make claims, but testing those claims is what helps Pros and know if a tool can cut it in the field. Our Pro electricians work with us to determine whether or not new tools are accurate, ergonomic, and/or just plain helpful.

June 14, 2016 0

Werner PD6210-4C Fiberglass Podium Ladder with Casters

by Clint DeBoer

When I was a kid, my dad helped me “conquer” my fear of heights by taking me on antenna jobs […]

June 3, 2016 0

Southwire XT Mini Stripper Review

by Clint DeBoer

If you’re working on electrical wiring, good strippers (not that kind!) can really save you some time. Southwire added two […]

May 31, 2016 0

Southwire RB1000 Bendstation Pro Rigid Workstation

by Raissa Logrono

The Southwire RB1000 Bendstation Pro Rigid Workstation is a mobile bending platform used for bending and working with rigid and IMC […]

May 27, 2016 0

Klein IR5 Dual-Laser Infrared Thermometer

by PTR Editorial Staff

Klein Tools has a new infrared thermometer rolling out with an eye on value without giving up the accuracy of […]

DeWalt 5 Trade-Focused Tools - application

May 26, 2016 0

DeWalt 20V Max Threaded Rod Cutter (Plus 4 More Tools!)

by Raissa Logrono

DeWalt recently announced five new trade-focused cordless tools, including the much-anticipated DeWalt 20V Max Threaded Rod Cutter. Set to be available […]

May 10, 2016 0

General ToolSmart Tools with Bluetooth Connectivity

by Clint DeBoer

General ToolSmart Tools include Bluetooth connectivity for capturing data to your smartphone and helping you perform calculations on the fly. […]

Klein Side-Cutting Pliers Upgraded J2139NECRN

April 12, 2016 0

Klein Journeyman High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers

by Raissa Logrono

Klein Journeyman High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers Upgraded with Wire Stripper/Crimper Side-cutting pliers have been known for generations as “Kleins”. This goes […]