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Joined: Feb 2001
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By far it is my leatherman tool. I have multiple sets of greenles and Kleins but the leatherman is strapped to my belt always and gets used always. Especially in a pickle.
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Joined: Aug 2001
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I have some German-made CK pliers and cutters that are pretty good, as well as the Knipex that have been mentioned.
Frank, I seem to recall a discussion about the Robertson heads a few months ago. They're the square ones, aren't they?
We don't have those this side of the pond, but Pozi-Driv heads have become very popular. They're a little like Phillips, but with extra flutes to make a sort of star configuration instead of a simple cross.
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Joined: Nov 2000
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Got a Crescent "Toolzall" which is like a Leatherman. This one sports strippers from 10 AWG to 20AWG! The handles are radiused for comfort to the hand, but the cutting edge is too small to cut Romex.
Don't want to wear out an $80 tool anyway!
I use it mainly when I find myself minus a tool while in the attic, crawlspace or on a ladder.
-Virgil Residential/Commercial Inspector 5 Star Inspections Member IAEI
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Joined: May 2002
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i have those tools and really like klein, i did buy a nice set of blue point insulated to 1000v screw drivers from the snap on guy that have a holder that you push down and holds screw, got 3 philips and 2 or 3 flat for around $100 work great in those deep box's jus hook screws on and go.
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Joined: Mar 2001
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Because I now work as a maintenance electrician it interesting how my tools have changed. I traded in my old klein pouch for an Ideal brand leather bag. Its much faster to sling it over my shoulder when I get a call. It also holds more LOL. I use to carry one of the klein speed drivers when I worked construction, but now I don't have much need for one. No need for a hammer anymore either. My new tool bag weighs over 18 pounds!
I now carry both a Fluke model 83 and an Ideal brand solenoid style voltage tester.
Several allen clusters in both SAE and metric, and a torx cluster.
Fuse puller, and several jumper wires.
Klein crescent wrench, one pair of 430 channellocks, T&B crimping tool, Klein needle nose plier, and a Klein diagonal cutter.
Seven different sizes and type of screwdrivers including a hold-it style like the one above, a scratch awl, and a 7/16 nutdriver.
25' tape measure, Klein lineman's pliers, Klein skinning knife, a utility knife, and a Klein torpedo level.
I traded in my old yellow handled T-strippers for the red cushioned handled one for stranded wire.
A roll of 33+, and a roll of white tape.
And finally, 10 lockout padlocks.
Matt
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Joined: Mar 2002
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I have been using, with great satisfaction, a set of non-metalic tools for over a year now. They are made of carbon-fiber, with the tip of the tool being the only metel in the tool. Haven't had any problem with the tools breaking. (and if there is an industry where overtorque is the rule of the day it's the railroads. Turn it until it turns easy then back it out half a turn. ) They are rated at 1000v, and what's nice if they get knicked there is no loss of insulation. Trianwire
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My personal favorite is my Fluke T-5 tester. Measures volts, continuity, and amps to 100. I've got myriads of hand tools, and my belt is a "Boulder Bag" setup that'll carry 1/2 the van inside, but it's amazing how many service calls I can wipe out by first going in with only a 10 in 1 screwdriver and a tester.
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Joined: Apr 2002
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What about the 10 in1, do any of you guys use this tool? Good tool I just seem to lose the bits and strip out the nut driver section. http://www.howardstern.com
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Joined: Nov 2001
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I only count 8 tools there, I got a huge pouch I am always afraid of being somewhere without the right tool, but when I look at the choice it makes sense. Screwdrivers I carry, 1/4 x 4 straight 3/16 x 3 4 nut drivers, screw starter, two phillips, side cutters, dykes, needle nose, two wire strippers, a Strip-ese, and a nail puller( cant think of its name now)Oh forgot and my torque screw-driver, Geesh, no wonder My hip hurts and back is always out. Oh black,red, green and rubber tape, think I will try the 10-1 I got one of those too.
-Mark-
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