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Do you have any tools that you would consider your favorite or are unique in any way? For instance, I have really enjoyed the use of my ten-in-one screwdriver. It gives me two sizes of flat and phillips bit in one package. It also can be used as a 5/16 nut driver or a 1/4 nut driver. If I need an extension on my bit, I can chuck it up into my screwgun. Some one else mentioned on another thread the wire nut twister that comes in some bags of wire nuts. I have really enjoyed using it and it also chucks right up into my ten-in-one. Another of my favorites is my Fluke voltage sensor, the one that has the nose that lights up. It has the sensitivity to differentiate between wires in a j-box and helps greatly to determine if one of them is hot. Anyone else have any neat tools that I need to know about?
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A volt tick would be my favorite. It has saved me from shock, "Krispy Kleins", etc, many times.
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A red T-Stripper for stripping stranded conductors sure beats the razor blades and mom's non-serrated tomato knives I used to use as a kid (even though I got pretty good at stripping zip cord with a Gillette without messing up the conductor). ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/smile.gif) I dig the Fluke voltage probe. I saw one of the building electricians use it to test the sockets below a cooler unit in the company cafeteria. I'll probably get me one for X-mas. I saw a knock-off at one of the DIY sheds. I think it was either Ideal or Gardner Bender. It looked chintzy and was "Made in China". Didn't buy it. Is the Fluke probe made in USA or overseas?
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Sven I like the Fluke too, do not have it in the house to see where it is made.
When you buy one watch the voltage range that it is rated for.
I bought one before that would sense voltages as low as I think 6 volts thinking it would be handy.
Well it was not, near line voltage every thing mad it glow, too sensitive.
The one I have now starts at I think 90 volts.
I always check that it works by rubbing it on my clothes it will light if the battery is good.
Bob
Bob Badger Construction & Maintenance Electrician Massachusetts
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I've started welding all those sledgehammer heads i've busted off onto 3/4" GRC for a G-rod sliding hammer...works great...
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I have a neat one I picked up at a pawn shop. A 10" crescent wrench, with a 3/8" ratchet on the end of the handle. Made in China, but everyone that sees it does a double take, especially when I have the 'Gator Grip' on it.
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I've got so many tools it's hard to choose.
My hot stick (volt tick) is great. Mine is a greenlee and it works great. Several of my guys have a new model by Ideal that works just as good.
We've got Milwaukee Hole Shooters with a 30" extension on them that make drilling much faster than a standard Hole Hawg. The Hawg has more torque, but the long drill saves time by either not needing a ladder or not have to move it as often.
I would never want to be without a Dewalt 18 volt 1/2" drill/hammer-drill. Actually all the cordless tools are wonderful and would be hard to be without.
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I can't imagine being in the trade without a Hydraulic K.O.cutter or Greenlee tugger.
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That 18 volt Dewalt was the best drill driver I've had. My favorite tool thou is the pen I use to endorse a pay check. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/biggrin.gif)
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Ideal ratcheting cable cutters that cut up to 1000KCMIL. Too bad I spent $200 bucks for them and now they sit in my garage collecting dust, just like my K.O. set and my 1/2"-4" hole saw set. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/frown.gif)
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