I could throw my retriever a filet mignon and she'd certainly eat it, but would she know the difference over cube steak? And, wouldn't she rather have a week of cube steak over one tiny little piece of filet mignon? Just sayin'...
Gift Help: Screwdrivers or Electrician's Tools
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I could throw my retriever a filet mignon and she'd certainly eat it, but would she know the difference over cube steak? And, wouldn't she rather have a week of cube steak over one tiny little piece of filet mignon? Just sayin'...
Since he likes multi-bit screwdrivers, maybe one of these:
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/tools-by-trade/electricians-top-tool-choices/11-in-1-multi-tip-screwdriver/48-22-2113
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/tools-by-trade/electricians-top-tool-choices/11-in-1-multi-tip-screwdriver/48-22-2113
trainwreck
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That terminal block driver is basically used for every electrical screw (other than R2 and a few slotted) and it doesn't cam out, it doesn't strip screws, it doesn't stab you in the hand and it allows a high level of torque to be achieved. Plus, no one has it so it has the cool factor going for it too.
Someone please educate me. What is a terminal block driver? I get that you use it to drive wires into a terminal block, but does it also work for fasteners? It sort of looks like a frankenstein combination of phillips and..... something else? And if it is a frankenstein, does it work well at it? Or is it about as useful as universal metric-SAE tools?
Wow. I've often thought of my dog as my best friend, but I don't know if I've ever compared someone else's best friend to my dog. I'll just assume that it's a sign of how highly you esteem your dog.
For combined Phillips/slotted or Pozidrive/slotted screws
trainwreck
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Thanks, Monte. Does it only work on combined screws? It looks like the contours might allow you to get away with using it on phillips. It also looks like it wouldn't work at all for slotted, correct?
You know what they say about assumptions, and what some folks think of those that make them...
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caper
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If he's doing electrical work a pair of these might be nice:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...4&group_ID=761&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
I've had mine for years and love them.The pistol grip makes them nice to use.I've had a few electricians drool over them over the years.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...4&group_ID=761&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
I've had mine for years and love them.The pistol grip makes them nice to use.I've had a few electricians drool over them over the years.
jayrush13
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MrMark
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That handle is pretty well insulated. Actually any screwdriver handle is pretty well insulated. What is the dielectric constant of rubber or acetate?
jayrush13
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Ive Screwed in Breakers in 480V panels No problem
jayrush13
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If he does a fair amount of electrical work I would get him one of these a 3M wire nut spinner it is the handiest tool I have and sure does save your wrist from twisting wire nuts
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=388&pictureid=7032
They make ones that go in your drill but I wouldn't suggest it for some one that doesn't use them everyday you can overtighten the wire nut and blow out the end
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=388&pictureid=7032
They make ones that go in your drill but I wouldn't suggest it for some one that doesn't use them everyday you can overtighten the wire nut and blow out the end
jayrush13
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I dont think it will do the big blue ones but it does the Ideal and 3m ones Yellow/tan/red and i think a little smaller
Black? What about black?
jayrush13
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here is the link to Platt electrical supply that's were i buy most of my tools they are our local supply house if you click on the catalog page it will tell you
http://www.platt.com/product.aspx?zpid=160859
http://www.platt.com/product.aspx?zpid=160859
linemen's pliers or diagonal pliers - klein D2000 series (klein are the industry standard in electrician pliers and the D2000 line will cut through anything)
checkpoint 3D torpedo level (this is THE level to have)
screwdrivers... klein has been the industry standard electrician screwdriver for ages... recently the heat treatment of the tips has become subpar. a lot of electricians have a few klein #2 philips that are rounded out. after using klein for ages, i moved up to wiha. i have not looked back.
checkpoint 3D torpedo level (this is THE level to have)
screwdrivers... klein has been the industry standard electrician screwdriver for ages... recently the heat treatment of the tips has become subpar. a lot of electricians have a few klein #2 philips that are rounded out. after using klein for ages, i moved up to wiha. i have not looked back.
jayrush13
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What did you decide on Bull?
floydlucas
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It's not just that the insulated coating or material is easily damaged. If it even becomes dirty, it can be conducive to tracking. They should be kept clean, stored in a cool/dry location, separate from your other tools for electricians, and only used when needed for energized work.
Hello, I'm new. My brother is an electrician and I would like to buy him some special gifts this year. I don't really understand about electrical stuff, but I'm planning to surprise him with some personalized home decor items that could engrave his name. Any ideas for such gift? Thanks in advance!