I need to buy a Christmas gift for my son-in-law who is going to school and doing his apprenticeship as an electrician. I want to buy him something useful for his trade. I have seen ads for ultrasonic and other electronic type measuring tools/tape measures. Is there something good for around $60 or at that price level are they too inferior. Thanks for any help.

Suz

hi suz!
in my opinion, the "stanley" model or the "lufkin" are pretty good, although i still dont completely trust them when needing a close, critical measurement. there is also a "laser-tape" out, dont remember the brand. saw it demonstrated at the big "orange" store. looked pretty neat. have you considered other "possibles"? if he's doing a lot of EMT or rigid conduit, one of the new laser-beam torpedo levels would be useful to him. also, what about the klein "10 in 1" tool? just about every electrician i know has one, or wants one.... klein also has a new, compact heavy cable cutter that looks really good.
just some ideas.....a gift certificate at an electrical supply house is good too.(one that sells klein, ideal, and greenlee products).

merry Christmas!.......

Thanks for the info. I went to the Klein site and now I am trying to choose between the Klein Tripsaver multi-tool
http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/1016.html

and the Leatherman Wave.
http://www.mytoolstore.com/leather/1wave.html

Do any of you electricians have a preference?




Thanks


Suz

http://www.mytoolstore.com/leather/1wave.html

I personally would stay with the Leatherman. I have friends with the"wave" and they even wear it "Sunday-go-to-meeting".

I personally would stay with the Leatherman. I have friends with the"wave" and they even wear it with their "Sunday-go-to-meeting" clothes.

TW