Klein Flip Blade

[rick carpenter]

Has anyone used one of these?

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/...-1-insulated-flip-blade-screwdriver-12-square

The packaging allows you to fondle it a little. The blade retention mech seems secure, but I worry that the 'lock collar' is too easy to turn. And, there's also just a single layer of insulation on the end of the blade. If these two things are not a thing then this might finally be something in a Klein multiblade option that would give my dedicated Milwaukee electrical drivers a run for their money.

 

[AngryBeaver]

the collar doesn't turn. its a push lock.. made of some type of polymer. its a spin off of the Werra that's been around for years. the handle is part of the insulation as well as the the insulation on the blades. normal insulated screwdrivers only have a single layer of insulation on the blades, and the handle itself so I'm not exactly sure what your thoughts are about not thinking they aren't electrical rated? Klein isn't going to pay for electrical testing and 1000V certification and risk losing their *** on lawsuits on a cheap piece of ****, if thats what you are thinking....

insulated screw drivers are not demo hammers if thats what you are thinking. then again, you think milwaukee electrical drivers are great so.... I don't think you will regret your purchase.

I use the werra multiblade VDE set and use Wiha for my dedicated electrical drivers. the Milwaukee drivers ****. insulation is too fat and the tips aren't the right size for common electrical panels and terminals.

 

[rick carpenter]

the collar doesn't turn. its a push lock.. made of some type of polymer. its a spin off of the Werra that's been around for years. the handle is part of the insulation as well as the the insulation on the blades. normal insulated screwdrivers only have a single layer of insulation on the blades, and the handle itself so I'm not exactly sure what your thoughts are about not thinking they aren't electrical rated? Klein isn't going to pay for electrical testing and 1000V certification and risk losing their *** on lawsuits on a cheap piece of ****, if thats what you are thinking....

insulated screw drivers are not demo hammers if thats what you are thinking. then again, you think milwaukee electrical drivers are great so.... I don't think you will regret your purchase.

I use the werra multiblade VDE set and use Wiha for my dedicated electrical drivers. the Milwaukee drivers ****. insulation is too fat and the tips aren't the right size for common electrical panels and terminals.

Most Klein, Greenlee, Ideal, & Milwaukee insulated drivers have two layers of insulation, orange over white or yellow. I got my recommendations for the Milwaukees from a lineman, and I trust his opinion. I'll keep them in service no matter if I pop for the Flip Blades.

Kleins seem to always pass the test for most folks, but their Switch Drives were a swing and a miss in my opinion.

 

[matt_i]

I have a Wiha 1000v insulated #2 square drive, just a single tool, great choice for circuit panel work. I'm not sure how many times a #1 square would come up in electrical work...I can't say that I've seen that style of fastener used very many times (?)

 

[bwringer]

It's $20. What's the worst that could happen?

 

[klassenl]

I have a Wiha 1000v insulated #2 square drive, just a single tool, great choice for circuit panel work. I'm not sure how many times a #1 square would come up in electrical work...I can't say that I've seen that style of fastener used very many times (?)

Here in Canada the majority of electric plugs/switches use a #6 (green, #1 square whatever) for their con extinguisher screws.