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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.

July 3, 2014 0

DeWalt 8V Max Tools Roundup

by Clint DeBoer

I get heavy duty, I really do. There are tools that seem to define a man—or at least his chances […]

June 3, 2014 0

Triplett SupraStrip Precision Wire Stripper Preview

by Kenny Koehler

The Triplett SupraStrip Precision Wire Stripper (TT-241) is an update on the previous model designed for electrical work. The main […]

May 26, 2014 0

Introducing COAST POLYSTEEL Knives and Flashlights

by Kenny Koehler

COAST POLYSTEEL is a new lineup of rugged folding knives and flashlights that they unveiled at the National Hardware Show […]

May 8, 2014 0

Klein Insulated Tool Set Expansion

by Kenny Koehler

Klein Tools continues to grow its lineup of insulated hand tools for electricians with a sleeker design in the most […]

April 15, 2014 0

FLIR DM93 Digital Multimeter Preview

by Kenny Koehler

Do you remember that old shampoo commercial that told us “You never get a second chance to make a first […]

April 10, 2014 0

Klein Tools Commander Series Cable Testers

by Kenny Koehler

If your experience with Klein Tool is limited to foam wire pulling lubricant, then the Klein Tools Commander Voice/Data/Video Cable Testers […]

April 2, 2014 0

Klein J2068C All Purpose Pliers Review

by Clint DeBoer

When Klein offered to send me their new All Purpose Pliers (model J2068C), it took me on a trip down […]

March 26, 2014 0

New Fluke GEO Earth Ground Tester

by Kenny Koehler

Earth ground testing – for many contractors, it’s a necessary evil to be endured. However, to the professionals that provide […]

March 19, 2014 0

Klein Impact Punchdown Tool with VDV Cushion Grip

by Kenny Koehler

The Klein Impact Punchdown Tool with VDV Cushion Grip is specifically designed with cable installation and maintenance in mind. In engineering this […]

March 17, 2014 0

LED Outlet Cover – SnapRays Guidelight

by Clint DeBoer

This has got to be one of the more brilliant (pun intended) inventions of recent memory. The SnapRays Guidelight is […]