The Klein Tool addiction thread! :)

[Ton ton]

I didn't know you could get impact bits with a handle in Klein brand . Now I know what I need. Thank you, Jeff Moss.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

got some stuff with Tradesman Club points

Just got my hat today as well, and a set of kneepads. Both are a lot nicer than I expected. The hat is thick and comfortable and fits my watermelon-sized head, and the kneepads are lightweight and actually stay in place unlike all the velcro strap pads I've used in the past.

I've got a flip impact set coming soon as well, but it hasn't shipped yet.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Just got my hat today as well, and a set of kneepads. Both are a lot nicer than I expected. The hat is thick and comfortable and fits my watermelon-sized head, and the kneepads are lightweight and actually stay in place unlike all the velcro strap pads I've used in the past.

I've got a flip impact set coming soon as well, but it hasn't shipped yet.

I had one of these hats last winter and lost it, so now I have the proper replacement!

 

[jeffmoss26]

bought another hat, 9/32 nutdriver for work - this size fits GM gloveboxes to access the lock

 

[jeffmoss26]

Oops

 

[ecotec]

bought another hat, 9/32 nutdriver for work - this size fits GM gloveboxes to access the lock

I do not have one of those…

I have a 9/16” and an 11/32”… but no 9/32”.

 

[four.cycle]

The seller made me an offer I couldn't refuse. You will soon be able to download a *.pdf copy of the 1921 Klein Pocket Tool Guide catalog from International Tool Catalog Library absolutely free of charge

I will therefore make NO apologies when I ask you guys to get out your credit cards and throw a few bucks in the hat at ITCL while they have somebody who's going to do a 2 for 1 match on your donation. Let's keep this thing going, guys. Thanks. BK.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Got this from a buddy today

 

[jeffmoss26]

One last Klein tool for the new year

 

[genog]

I swore off buying any more adjustable wrenches
....and nut drivers for that matter!

But, since I really like Klein tools, I went ahead and picked this up

 

[genog]

Found a nice pair of Klein scissors snips today
Nice and sharp and tight

 

[jeffmoss26]

I have multiple pairs of those, always called them snips, they are indispensable for telecom work!

 

[genog]

I have multiple pairs of those, always called them snips, they are indispensable for telecom work!

I will be sure to call them snips from now on
......edited my post

 

[ecotec]

I have multiple pairs of those, always called them snips, they are indispensable for telecom work!

They don’t have the little notch like the normal low voltage ones.

What is the model number of those?

 

[jeffmoss26]

I see two notches top right. Part number is 2100

 

[genog]

They don’t have the little notch like the normal low voltage ones. What is the model number of those?

If you were asking about the pair that I posted pics of....they have notches

 

[ecotec]

If you were asking about the pair that I posted pics of....they have notches

Ah… okay. Those are the normal telecom scissors.

 

[genog]

Ah… okay. Those are the normal telecom scissors.

 

[genog]

Found a nice pair of small Klein cutters
They will be handy to have on top of my work bench......along with the other three

 

[jeffmoss26]

first of 2023

 

[KnurledNut]

first of 2023

Liking that hat.

 

[jeffmoss26]

just got these

 

[ecotec]

Jeff, you probably have the biggest collection of special edition Klein of anyone on GJ…

Were the glow in the dark versions D-2000?

 

[jeffmoss26]

yes the diagonals and linesman are D2000

 

[genog]

I'm a sucker for full polished combo wrenches, so I grabbed these Kleins when I had the opportunity

It's been said that S-K made Klein's polished wrenches...
I believe it. Sounds reasonable to me.
But...
There is at least one other mfr.
For comparison, two Klein polished 5/16 wrenches.
Difference in the Klein script, markings, thickness and shape of the beam...

I would guess the top 5/16 wrench is an S-K
The bottom which is also Made in the USA (and marked as such on the reverse side), and has more of a Lobster Claw, was made by ?

 

[Ricky Joe]

I'm a sucker for full polished combo wrenches, so I grabbed these Kleins when I had the opportunity

It's been said that S-K made Klein's polished wrenches...
I believe it. Sounds reasonable to me.
But...
There is at least one other mfr.
For comparison, two Klein polished 5/16 wrenches.
Difference in the Klein script, markings, thickness and shape of the beam...

I would guess the top 5/16 wrench is an S-K
The bottom which is also Made in the USA (and marked as such on the reverse side), and has more of a Lobster Claw, was made by ?

My guess is Armstrong. Matco also had that short open end.

 

[genog]

Hmmm.....
I'd sure like to solve this mystery

Here's a pic of the 1/4's that really show the difference in the open ends

 

[oldpliers1]

Latest Item fitted with Klein 70 grips ,

 

[jgeoffr]

Nothing like having supreme self confidence only to realize you don't actually have the right tool for the job...

Needed to troubleshoot some hobby electronics when I came across some frickin' Robertson head machine screws. Thought for sure I'd have something and finally found a random hex bit in a box that worked, but man talk about sweating bullets.

Made sure to not have that happen again via the Klein 85664 Square drive screwdriver set.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I ordered this back in September! Finally showed up

 

[NoahG]

bought another hat, 9/32 nutdriver for work - this size fits GM gloveboxes to access the lock

Also great when you can’t find a 7MM nut driver.

One last Klein tool for the new year

I just picked up one of those on an install last week. Rather fond of it so far.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Garage sale find today

 

[KnurledNut]

I never knew Klein offered corbin hose clamp pliers.
I picked up a used pair and the quality is superb.
Inside both handles it says Made in Japan.
The translucent teal grips with the detail on the handles underneath is just so cool.

They immediately came in handy as I needed to grip something I was working on without marring it and the smooth round zone beneath the actual working end worked perfect.

Looks like they still sell this plier (514-8), but the current design is much less stylish.

 

[jeffmoss26]

 

[oldpliers1]

Hi Jeff have you used this style of grip in your daily tool set? Are the grips heavy duty that will take the harsh environments of the electrical trade ? They do look good , great for rewire jobs. Cheers

 

[oldpliers1]

a Few items from Amaz these items are not available at most suppliers, INS12098 and the INS range are most common, The Australian Agency does not carry the full range .

 

[oldpliers1]

The prices are a lot more due to exchange rates and shipping.52$ for pliers and 30$ for screwdrivers on special

 

[jeffmoss26]

Hi Jeff have you used this style of grip in your daily tool set? Are the grips heavy duty that will take the harsh environments of the electrical trade ? They do look good , great for rewire jobs. Cheers

I have not used them yet. I know people that use them daily and don’t have any issues

 

[Ton ton]

The prices are a lot more due to exchange rates and shipping.52$ for pliers and 30$ for screwdrivers on special

That's not that bad of a price! Cheers back to you, oldpliers1!

 

[oldpliers1]

That's not that bad of a price! Cheers back to you, oldpliers1!

Hi ton ton have you ever seen a genuine old Klein tools sign ?
I have seen some very expensive enamel repro ones , but not real ones . Cheers