Recent content by richpa

Firstly before worrying about getting the crimp in the correct position you should ensure that all your wires are stripped to the correct length using something like the one shown below. If the striped length is correct then once it is inserted into the crimp lug you should get consistent...

Our company provides all our workwear which is made by Snickers (https://www.snickersworkwear.com/) it seems pretty durable, however in my garage shop I have dickies overalls and trousers which are great.

I have both the Klein and the Snap-On linesman pliers and they are both equally as good and it is just a matter of which tool box I happen to use as to which pair I pick up.

Hi there, You could try these people for the replacement runners:- https://www.accuride.com/en-us

You could also try these both of which cut the insulation and do not spiral :- Weidmuller Wire Stripper, 4.5mm ￫ 25mm Mfr. Part No.:AMI 900150 or Thomas & Betts Wire Stripper, 4mm ￫ 16mm Mfr. Part No.:7TCA131470R0004 CABSTRIP4-16 I have a couple of these and they are great for all types of...

Hi there, Your cable strippers are Ideal and badged up for Raychem. I have about 5 pairs of Ideal strippers and have been using them for the last 30 odd years. With regards to replacement blades on your unit It depends on what type of cable you are are stripping. The blades on your unit must be...

Imperial or Rigid both excellent tools and and always reliable.

Hi there, I had an Customer Engineers Electroset II tool kit, if I remember correctly. This would have been back in the mid 80s and it weighed a ton with all the equipment I had to cart around, so in the end I sold it and purchased a Jensen Tools 2B1714R-002/356-412 Horizontal Tough "Tote"...

I have always liked Greenlee,Morse, Starrett and Lennox. They all seem to be of similar quality. When drilling always run the drill slow and at right angles to the piece being drilled and use plenty of cutting fluid, and clear and flush out the chips frequently.

I have a large number of Flukes of varying ages and cannot fault any of them. As long as the batteries are ok and do not leak they will last for years. I can also vouch for a Fluke digital thermometer that I have. It still works after I let it run through a conveyorized oven at 500 degrees F...

I have some of varying ages the oldest being 25+years and I cannot fault them. However if I had to replace them, the current price would probably send me looking for a cheaper alternative.

I use Bolle Silium Grey Safety Glasses. Nice and light with no frame to obstruct your view.

Tesa is the best tape for building looms. Hellermann Tyton do some expanding tubular sleeve and spiral wrap which are also good for making looms.

Here is mine and the key that it fits!

I have 2 or 3 different sets of Snap On ones of varying ages and sizes and whilst I do not use them all day every day, when ever called upon they function as they should.