[supimeister]

Do you have any preferences on your hand tools? Or do you prefer another brand?

John S

[DaveG.]

You could add the brand “Ideal” to that list as well. I really go with whoever makes the best based on my purpose. Both of these companies have a line of low-voltage specific tools — network/Audio/video/security/etc.. cable strippers, testers, cutters, termination tools, etc..

I really go with whoever makes the best design for usability / portability, etc.. , not brand loyal so much with hand tools. And price is relatively not an option, for that type of stuff. The time savings / efficiency will pay for itself day after day, over and over!

[manuelalbertodelfado@yahoo.com]

I don’t have greenlee.but here there great.klien
Hand tools for me. And like Dave said ideal
industries.

[manuelalbertodelfado@yahoo.com]

Dave do you do electrical wiring?

[DaveG.]

Yes and No.

Low voltage contractor (professional… Not the guys that work out of the trunk of their station wagon 🙂

We do Commercial network / Security / Audio / Video / CCTV / Phone / Access control

[supimeister]

Dave – which tools do you prefer Ideal for?

John S

[DaveG.]

They make really nice crimpers (old style hex with different die sets), and the VDV tester let’s you tone individual pins and/or pairs, and also the Stripmaster strippers for coax for some uses.

They also make the link master pro cable tester with 8 remotes, which saves a ton of time on the larger jobs (saves a lot of walking!)

By the way… Greenlee bought Progressive Electronics, which I am a big fan of their tone/probe kits.

[supimeister]

When it comes to screwdrivers – Klein or Greenlee??

John S

[manuelalbertodelfado@yahoo.com]

Thats great Dave. I also do that with the company i work for. I also do it on the side.

[manuelalbertodelfado@yahoo.com]

Klien tools for me, John.
Dave the VDV tester from Ideal is great. I use it all the time.

[KentWhitten]

I really like my Klein stuff. The 6 in 1 screwdriver has been fantastic. Anything like screwdrivers and such, go right to the electrical tools. Made much better than the stuff for carpentry.

[DaveG.]

Screwdriver? Bosch.

That is, I used to carry craftsman stuff back in the day, but I really just use my 12v max drill and impactor and a smaller bosch bit box converted to hold all of m 1/4in assorted bits and nut drivers.
I do however use the 1/8in the craftsman and Ideal screwdrivers with swivel caps., but in all honesty I am not happy with either. The craftsman ones I keep spares because ant side pressure and they snap in half (although when lifetime warranty), and the new from ideal, the tips wear/twist off due to them being made too thin on the ends. Still looking for a really nice (mini handle) with swivel in top.

[mark]

I don’t prefer one over the other. They both are quality tool brands.

[supimeister]

Are any of you considering the new Milwaukee line of insulated screwdrivers?

John S

[manuelalbertodelfado@yahoo.com]

I saw them online and I’m seriously considering
buying me the set

[MKE_Voltage]

In my tool bag all of my screw and nut drivers and Klein. Also I really like their stripper and side cutting pliers. For other hand tools its really just personal preference, hand size, design, exe.

[MKE_Voltage]

I also just picked up the Klein demo #3 slotted, its heavy but perfect for quick demo work.

[supimeister]

I definitely appreciate klein’s stuff, but I recently bought a little greenlee kit from lowe’s…

http://www.lowes.com/pd_205783-72068-TK-30_0__?productId=1058561&Ntt=greenlee

has multimeter, voltage detector, and outlet tester – for $25!

Not pro grade, but solid stuff

John S

[jdw1865]

I usually buy Ideal electrical tools but since Lowes quit selling them I don’t know which ones I go to. Probably Klein.

[supimeister]

And Lowe’s looks like they are going to stop selling greenlee and knipex as well :\

John S

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