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Here’s my Black Friday buy from Amazon , the hybrid pliers I bought for the screw cutting , Unfortunately the hammer is made in Asia.
 

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I've been bit, but I guess I can play in this sandbox with my humble collection, right?

I've had the multi meter since the summer, but only recently added the stubby and ratchet promo set because my fingers were tingling in Home Depot and I haven't got a lot of will power. I'll wrap it up and stick it in my stocking... maybe...
 

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Bessy said:
I've been bit, but I guess I can play in this sandbox with my humble collection, right?

I've had the multi meter since the summer, but only recently added the stubby and ratchet promo set because my fingers were tingling in Home Depot and I haven't got a lot of will power. I'll wrap it up and stick it in my stocking... maybe...
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I love those little ratchets. The built in spinner makes them super handy.
 
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Here are my Klein Tools that stay at home, I have more Klein Tools that stay in my work truck.
 

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jdenergy said:
Yes sir!! I started my apprenticeship in 2004 by buying all journeyman series pliers since that what my 1st boss used! Wanted to be just like him!! I still love them and use that style to this day.
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I self imported a pair of J12098 in 08 I have to say they are the best performing pliers i have ever owned I have 3 versions of the INS 12098 and a fresh pair of the J series
plus old faithful that I have had to regrip .
In recent times I have bought most of the journeyman and INS series. We now have an Australian distributor for Klein but it’s generally better priced on Amazon . The Australian distributor has the INS 12098 A which are badged Klein but come out of Japan ( I-think it’s a Sidchrome copy made by KIEBA and badged Klein I have posted them before ) . Loved your workshop post . I complete 45 years in the trade next week so I have used and tried a few pliers but Klein wins in sharpness ( the 12098 and Channellocks 3248 are based on Crescents 3800 series design from pre Ww2 ) I’m lucky to still be here talking pliers 45 years latter.
 
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I'm a little late to the party. I found out that Lowe's was bringing in Klein from this thread so I stopped by a couple weeks ago because I was also interested in the J215-8CR pliers that I didn't know about. Finally put them to use today wiring my shop. Absolutely love these pliers!

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Adrien said:
I'm a little late to the party. I found out that Lowe's was bringing in Klein from this thread so I stopped by a couple weeks ago because I was also interested in the J215-8CR pliers that I didn't know about. Finally put them to use today wiring my shop. Absolutely love these pliers!

Adrien
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I bought a pair for the screw cutting and they were on the Black Friday deal at 50% off . I have not used them yet but thanks for the thumbs up .
 
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I was at home depot today and I see that they are stocking some of the new Klein products, such as the new ratheting 11-1 impact. Interesting to see that. I guess Klein is double dipping :). I'm glad to see that.
 
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My wife and I were walking the grandbaby in her stroller yesterday and found a Klein screwdriver rusting away in the parking strip. What could I do? I brought it home and cleaned it up. I figured that I should take a picture of most of the Klein tools I’ve been finding at estate sales lately, mostly lineman’s pliers.
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Anyone have opinions on the Klein J215-8/9 cr pliers? I've been eyeballing them for convenience, but I've read mixed reviews on electrican talk among other places. Do folks like the j215s less than dedicated linemans and strippers?
 
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boom_bap said:
Anyone have opinions on the Klein J215-8/9 cr pliers? I've been eyeballing them for convenience, but I've read mixed reviews on electrican talk among other places. Do folks like the j215s less than dedicated linemans and strippers?
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I don't work in the trades, but I really like the J215-8CR's that I picked up. I think it really depends on the task at hand and/or your workflow. I recently finished running pipe and wiring UFO style LED's in my shop. All I was working with was #12 stranded and solid for this install, and I primarily used my Knipex auto strippers and opted not to carry a plier type stripper in my pouch like I always have. I replaced the Lineman's with the J215's. These were super handy when I neeeded to strip a little extra off for a connection and not have to reset the auto stripper. I also used them to hammer out knockouts like I typically would with Lineman's. If you are doing heavy gauge wire and really abusing your pliers, I don't think the J215's would be up to the task. They are a lot more "snappy" when cutting vs. a Lineman plier and don't have the same leverage, but for the right task they work great.

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FYI, just sharing.....was at Lowes today and noticed new Adjustables....the older models used to be made by Irega (Spain)....these new ones are made in South Korea. They didn't seem as nice as the Iregas.

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Adrien said:
I don't work in the trades, but I really like the J215-8CR's that I picked up. I think it really depends on the task at hand and/or your workflow. I recently finished running pipe and wiring UFO style LED's in my shop. All I was working with was #12 stranded and solid for this install, and I primarily used my Knipex auto strippers and opted not to carry a plier type stripper in my pouch like I always have. I replaced the Lineman's with the J215's. These were super handy when I neeeded to strip a little extra off for a connection and not have to reset the auto stripper. I also used them to hammer out knockouts like I typically would with Lineman's. If you are doing heavy gauge wire and really abusing your pliers, I don't think the J215's would be up to the task. They are a lot more "snappy" when cutting vs. a Lineman plier and don't have the same leverage, but for the right task they work great.

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Being a master electrician I bought a pair in the Black Friday sale primarily for the screw cutter , I think they are a nice tool on the workbench, the Klein journeyman and INS range is quality and worthy of owning ( to perform electrical work in my country you have to be a licensed electrician, the only thing you are legally allowed to do is change a fuse or replace a bulb, I find it interesting that you dont need a license to work on your own place. Who inspects and certifies the work carried out ? 4 year apprenticeship and 3 years at college minimum to get a license , our system is based on the Old British city & guilds ) Be safe remember one flash and your ash !
 
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oldpliers1 said:
Being a master electrician I bought a pair in the Black Friday sale primarily for the screw cutter , I think they are a nice tool on the workbench, the Klein journeyman and INS range is quality and worthy of owning ( to perform electrical work in my country you have to be a licensed electrician, the only thing you are legally allowed to do is change a fuse or replace a bulb, I find it interesting that you dont need a license to work on your own place. Who inspects and certifies the work carried out ? 4 year apprenticeship and 3 years at college minimum to get a license , our system is based on the Old British city & guilds ) Be safe remember one flash and your ash !
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In California we have owner-builder and homeowner exemptions. If the work requires a permit, you would be subject to inspection.

Adrien
 
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