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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.

April 10, 2013 0

Klein Tools Splinter Guard Fish & Glow Rods

by Clint DeBoer

Klein introduced new “Splinter Guard” fish and glow rods. If you’ve used fiberglass rods for long, you’ll know that they […]

April 4, 2013 0

Kobalt Double-Drive Screwdriver and Ratchet Sets

by Clint DeBoer

When Speed Matters…If you think traditional screwdrivers and ratchets simply aren’t fast enough, then Kobalt’s got a couple of new […]

Milwaukee M12 Brushless Rotary Hammer 2416-22XC

April 3, 2013 0

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Brushless Rotary Hammer (2416-22XC)

by Clint DeBoer

We first checked out the brushed Milwaukee M12 Rotary Hammer when it broke ground as a super-compact cordless solution for […]

April 2, 2013 0

Swanson Savage Folding Jab Saw with Utility Knife Review

by Clint DeBoer

The Swanson Savage Folding Jab Saw does something really intelligent. It takes the capabilities of a jab saw or keyhole […]

March 6, 2013 0

Klein Power Conduit Reamer Review—a Better Pipe Reamer

by Clint DeBoer

My father began his electrical career in 1951. I came along six years later and haven’t looked back. Needless to […]

February 26, 2013 0

Veto Tech Pac-1 Backpack

by Clint DeBoer

The Veto Tech Pac-1 has 47 pockets situated both inside and outside the pack, giving you tons of room for […]

February 25, 2013 0

Klein 100 ft Non-Conductive Fiberglass Fish Tape

by Clint DeBoer

We’re (not) Shocked! As an electrician you quickly learn to appreciate tools that are non-conductive. The line up of fish tapes now includes a […]

February 16, 2013 0

Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer Backpack 55421BP Review

by Clint DeBoer

I know an apprenticing electrician who always seems to want the latest tools. A short time ago he brought me […]

January 29, 2013 0

Rockwell RK2600K2 16V Max Cordless Drill Driver Preview

by Clint DeBoer

It’s the “Max” that I think gives it away. When DeWalt came out with its 20V Max line we scratched […]

January 25, 2013 0

Klein 11063W Katapult Wire Stripper/Cutter Preview

by Clint DeBoer

The Klein 11063W Katapult Wire Strippers are built for repeatability. If you’re continually stripping the same wire size, then the 11063W Katapult […]