The Klein Tool addiction thread! :)

[jeffmoss26]

My buddy got them. They are sold exclusively through City Electric Supply (CES)

 

[Elevator Scott]

I just bought this set. Klein #32378. The tips are combination robertson #1 & #2 and slotted. Guaranteed once you try them on electrical stuff (receptacles, breakers, etc) you'll fall in love. The screws have to be where the square is at a 45 degree angle to the slot (I've come across a few that were not). Made in USA. I couldn't find them at any local brick and mortar so ordered online. Home Depot has them, free shipping, used Discover cash back for a 10% off e-certificate... ended up being $20.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Limited Edition screwdrivers exclusive to Lowe’s, picked up a set for me and 2 for my buddy. I hear some other items are coming!

 

[tamaraw]

I just bought this set. Klein #32378. The tips are combination robertson #1 & #2 and slotted. Guaranteed once you try them on electrical stuff (receptacles, breakers, etc) you'll fall in love. The screws have to be where the square is at a 45 degree angle to the slot (I've come across a few that were not). Made in USA. I couldn't find them at any local brick and mortar so ordered online. Home Depot has them, free shipping, used Discover cash back for a 10% off e-certificate... ended up being $20.

Those are cool and a bit of a unique Klein product as far as I can tell. The Vessel, Knipex, Wiha, etc. Ones are flat/phillips combo instead of flat/robertson.

I think the Klein might be more limited in application depending upon the fastener, but I bet they fit really nicely on the right screws.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Got this for 22 bucks at Lowe’s today, on clearance

 

[boom_bap]

I really need that stupid tri-point bit and I don't want yo buy into Kleins proprietary 3.5mm non-standard sizes. I'm so tempted though. If Wiha made the tripoint I'd be all set, but I can't seem to find it.

 

[four.cycle]

does this one fit the bill?
(same set sells for $5.99 at Harbor Freight)

did NOT get favorable reviews from another member here, however. caveat emptor.

(only reason I bought that silly set was because my Vessel 33-pc Bit Set lacks those goofy "two-prong" things)

 

[tiredoldironworker]

What was Klein thinking with going to 3.5 mm bits when everyone else decided on 4 mm? I like a lot of their new Knect stuff but I won't be buying those 3.5 bit sets.

 

[jeffmoss26]

9 bucks at the depot

 

[boom_bap]

I just wrapped up my project (cleaning out a nutribullet), apparently a torx bit works in place of the triangle but due to geometry .

 

[AJHD]

Does anyone have the Klein hex or torx socket sets yet?
I saw them yesterday at Lowes. I like the size selection of these sets.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Klein-Tools-13-Pc-TORX-Bit-Socket-Set/5015186599

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Klein-Tools-13-Pc-Hex-Bit-Socket-Set-SAE/5015240509

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Klein-Tools-13-Pc-Hex-Bit-Socket-Set-Metric/5015240511

 

[jeffmoss26]

Oops

 

[jeffmoss26]

These are not in stores yet, my buddy ordered three pairs, and they took the better part of a week to show up. Unfortunately, all the packaging was damaged. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/show-your-new-tool-arrivals.103272/post-10903379

 

[jeffmoss26]

buddy picked these up for me, according to the back of the package they will have a couple different thicknesses available plus a scribe

 

[NoahG]

These are interesting.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Picked these up at the supply house today - I believe all the different Sonepar companies are selling them.

 

[KnurledNut]

These are interesting.

 

[Ton ton]

Cool, I appreciate the info!

 

[NoahG]

Saw this hanging lonely on a peg at the supply house this morning so I had to get em.

 

[LXCam]

For you Klein fanboys and or anyone directly in the sparky trade I thought you might find this interesting or maybe make that a real WTF!.

Last year I hooked up all my guys and myself with the latest and greatest ModBox ****. One thing about these I've grown to dislike is having to unstack the stack to get to a tool. Mind you I rarely put tools on but still when I do and I wasn't a fan.

Several months I saw they were coming out with boxes that had drawers and I wanted both a base box and two mid size boxes. So occasionally I'd surf Klein's site and never saw a part number for the bottom box. Well today I saw one for sale at Lowes so I reached out to my wholesale house to get a price.

My question:

What’s my price on these please – no rush.
Klein - Model #54801MB

This was their response:

Hello Cam,
I was just told by my Klein Tool Rep that Klein 54801MB is not available for wholesale partners. Currently only available in retail channel.

This was my response:
GTFOH!, I’ve seen the pictures of this new base box floating around for a while and could never find a part number on Kleins site. Today I saw an add at Lowes plus they showed stock.

Now Klein is going to focus on a retail market for a product that is truly trade based!?. You can tell your rep I said they have their head up their azz.

My inside sales guys response was he agreed.


I'm floored I tell ya

 

[AJHD]

On a similar note, it looks like Klein and Lowes are conducting a marketing experiment. Otherwise yeah, I have no ******* idea what they're doing.

I keep finding Klein products not on the Klein website but on/at Lowes, or sold in-store but not online, or sold online but not in store, or some variaton there of.

 

[NoahG]

Couldn’t help myself.

 

[BrandonV]

Couldn’t help myself.

Are the shafts black oxide? Hope this isn't some sort of cost experiment by Klein... enough things have declined in the past few years with them.

 

[jeffmoss26]

got some stuff from the Klein Tools Gear Black Friday sale

 

[KnurledNut]

got some stuff from the Klein Tools Gear Black Friday sale

Guessing that insulated tumbler is good for 1000v? ;-)

 

[jeffmoss26]

One last Klein item for the year. Limited edition only sold at Sonepar electrical supply

 

[BrandonV]

Anyone try these out yet and have an opinion?

I'm looking mostly at industrial use so I don't need a million teeth.

 

[LXCam]

Those sure look like the wera jokers. If they are they don’t get good reviews. You’ve probably noticed but I’m a Klein fan boy but I’ve never seen any value in their wrench or sockets kits to warrant the price. Personally I’d suggest pricing proto or Blackhawk and comparing.

 

[LXCam]

Speaking of fanboy status, I picked up some more orange Tupperware before the end of the year

Two of these and two of the medium depth parts bins on the right in the next picture

 

[BrandonV]

Those sure look like the wera jokers. If they are they don’t get good reviews. You’ve probably noticed but I’m a Klein fan boy but I’ve never seen any value in their wrench or sockets kits to warrant the price. Personally I’d suggest pricing proto or Blackhawk and comparing.

I'll have to see if I can feel them in the store. A little concerned that I believe they're being made in South Korea. As I think I posted here or elsewhere the South Korean adjustable wrenches are total trash.

 

[LXCam]

I'll have to see if I can feel them in the store. A little concerned that I believe they're being made in South Korea. As I think I posted here or elsewhere the South Korean adjustable wrenches are total trash.

I just pulled up some pictures for both to compare. It’s kinda close but I’ll take back my comment. However I’d really suggest you look elsewhere as a complete set of these is under $100. There’s no way that’s a quality product out of them for that kind of money.

 

[BrandonV]

I just pulled up some pictures for both to compare. It’s kinda close but I’ll take back my comment. However I’d really suggest you look elsewhere as a complete set of these is under $100. There’s no way that’s a quality product out of them for that kind of money.

Thanks. Generally I'm not a fan of non-serviceable wrenches. Might just bite the bullet on the Gedore which can be opened up.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Went to one estate sale and a local pawn shop today, found all this stuff for my buddy’s collection (meter and one of the red drivers are not Klein)

 

[BrandonV]

Went to one estate sale and a local pawn shop today, found all this stuff for my buddy’s collection (meter and one of the red drivers are not Klein)

Nice snag with the Square D Wiggy.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Got these from my buddy

 

[jeffmoss26]

Picked these up at Lowe’s yesterday. $12.97 on sale from 19.97

 

[jeffmoss26]

These are new at Lowe’s.

 

[OmegaDPW]

Probably the only Klein tool I have. I chose it over the Milwaukee because of the bits. I carry it every day and it's been a good tool so far.

 

[KnurledNut]

Probably the only Klein tool I have. I chose it over the Milwaukee because of the bits. I carry it every day and it's been a good tool so far.

Both it and the Milwaukee have some nice features, but I like the Kershaw 1920 Select Fire because of the real knife blade and ability to hold multiple bits.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Paint pen from my buddy, stickers from a local trade show