The Klein Tool addiction thread! :)

[k1rodeoboater]

Is the magnetic 11-in-1 worth getting? I've got the original version, and love it...except when I inevitably drop it and it pukes itself apart. Haven't had much issue with the bits pulling out in use, but mines only about 1.5yrs old.

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[jeffmoss26]

Yes! Used it all week at work and love it. Wish it was US made though.

 

[davethorik]

Just picked these up. 63215 compact cable cutter.

 

[jeffmoss26]

they are great.

 

[afm]

Just ordered some J2000-9NE lineman's pliers from Home Depot. That makes about 20 pairs of Kleins for me

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Just caught up on this thread... somehow working from home keeps me from tooling around on the GJ..go figure....

Jeff, is the a larger move by Kline to offshore or are they trying to keep up with the competition?


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[KnurledNut]

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/battery-operated-tools/impact-tools

 

[Drive-south]

I love Klein tools. I have most of their pliers, strippers, cable cutters, screw drivers, nut drivers, step drills, dmm, circuit tester, etc. I also have many of the zipper pouches in a variety of colors as well as a leather zip bag. I used to work for a telecom and I ordered all the tools for our field ops. Got lots of freebies. Nice fringe benefit.

My favorite Klein tools are the screw drivers with the yellow handle with rubber cover. Nice that the handles are marked with the size/style. Ditto on the nut drivers. I never knew what a combo driver was until I saw the Klein version. Primarily used on switches and duplex outlets. Also have a full set of square drive screw drivers.

I also own and like Greenlee electrical tools. They are equal in quality to Kkein.

 

[jeffmoss26]

made some functional additions to my Klein bag today. Previously my voice/data tools were basically piled in the bag, making it less than ideal. Some 3/4" PVC and model plywood later, I have version 1 complete.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

made some functional additions to my Klein bag today. Previously my voice/data tools were basically piled in the bag, making it less than ideal. Some 3/4" PVC and model plywood later, I have version 1 complete.

I did the same sort of thing, but used some old / small belt style tool holders.. same basic concept.. I'll grab a pict when in the basement and share....

 

[jeffmoss26]

cool!

 

[zip94]

I'll play! Here's all of my Klein Tools...I don't think I forgot any. Had to consolidate them from various locations around the garage. Most were purchased at estate and garage sales for $1-$3.


This leather pouch is the first thing I grab for the honey-do chores. It covers 95% of household repairs without needing to come back to the garage. I've been searching for a Klein pouch in good condition and a fair price.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Nice!
Got the screwdriver set the other day. The pliers are a gift from a buddy.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Picked this up over the weekend at an estate sale.. guy appears to have been a lineman...

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[MaximRecoil]

I've had these for about 25 years (and they were old when I got them) and never noticed that they were made by Klein Tools until yesterday. They're, functionally speaking, in excellent condition (i.e., the serrations on the jaws, the threads on the adjustment bolt, the hinges, the spring; all excellent), though they won't win any beauty contests:

 

[MaximRecoil]

Nice vise grips. I didn't know that Klein made vise grips.

I didn't either. They called them "Klein-Lok" according to this Klein catalog:

https://buy.wesco.ca/static/catalog/products/images/PDF/KLEIN_TOOLS_KLEINTC00006_15_4.pdf

 

[jeffmoss26]

is there a link to the rest of that catalog?

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Cool stuff re the oldies....

 

[MaximRecoil]

is there a link to the rest of that catalog?

I don't think so, at least not on that Wesco site. They seem to have a bunch of snippets of that catalog (which appears to be an old catalog) scattered throughout their site. If you take one of the URLs like this...

https://buy.wesco.ca/static/catalog/products/images/PDF/KLEIN_TOOLS_KLEINTC00006_100.pdf

... and try different numbers at the end, some of them work. The "100" corresponds with the page number of the catalog, but not all the pages are there. For example, changing 100 to 101 will take you to the next page, but 104 is an invalid URL, but 105 works, and so on.

You can also find the current Klein catalog here:

https://www.kleintools.com/content/catalogs

 

[mc4life27]

I saw this on woot not sure if it’s a good deal but I rarely see Klein wrench’s on on online sale websites.

https://home.woot.com/offers/klein-tools-14-pc-combination-wrench-set?ref=mwj_cd_deal_112

 

[jeffmoss26]

went to HD looking for a case for my new drill, got this instead:

 

[JP Chestnut]

Hey All,

I need an easy to use and versatile wire stripper for use around the house - primarily changing out light fixtures and things like that. Klein seems to have a ton of similar looking options just on the HD website alone. Does anyone have a recommendation for a particular model?

 

[jeffmoss26]

11045 is a good basic set.
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/combination-cutting-tools/wire-strippercutter-10-18-awg-solid

 

[javyLSU]

Hey All,

I need an easy to use and versatile wire stripper for use around the house - primarily changing out light fixtures and things like that. Klein seems to have a ton of similar looking options just on the HD website alone. Does anyone have a recommendation for a particular model?

This is my favorite, and the one I keep in my “home” bag.

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/combination-cutting-tools/wire-strippercutter-closing-lock

Usually runs about $20 at HD. I’ve tried many other types and brands of wire strippers, but keep going back to this one because I can get pretty much anything I’ve ever had to do with these and a #2 screwdriver (which also is a Klein haha).

 

[Kevdynamitre]

i know this thread is a little old, but here's most of mine. i have 5 klein/vaco screw starters, journeyman crimpers, journeyman lineman pliers, 3 kinds of strippers, another scissors, handful of screwdrivers and probably some other stuff at work in my tool cart. also have a 24" canvas bag and one of the backpacks hanging up in my basement somewhere! i just can't help myself when i find klein tools at garage sales, flea markets, estates sales. i love old tools that still function as good as their new counterparts and am addicted to acquiring them. now, i won't attempt to cut nails with my 80 yr old linesmans, but i'll twist some copper and put them through their paces!

https://imgur.com/a/rJBcQXQ

 

[jeffmoss26]

no pic...

 

[Kevdynamitre]

sorry about that, new around here. how's this?

 

[livinloud11]

I just got these in the mail off Amazon. I know they arent USA made but they work pretty well and are my first set of crimpers.

 

[Toolcrib]

sorry about that, new around here. how's this?

I love the 2 pair with Klein Koats on them!

 

[Kevdynamitre]

I love the 2 pair with Klein Koats on them!

klein koats really make these tools feel good. i actually remembered i had a new set of 6" koats while pulling these out of the box, so i cleaned up and put them on the 6" needle nose in the pic! i have the same grips on an old pair of vbe pump pliers that i use for seemingly every project around the house and some channel lock wire cutters.

 

[mikebaker1129]

Nice group you have there kev !

 

[Kevdynamitre]

couldn't help myself, had to get what i have at work laid out too. i mostly use knipex and wera/wiha for pliers and drivers professionally, but they're all tried and true and work just as well. cobra pliers turned me into a full convert a few years ago and i don't see myself ever really going back, but i'll continue to pick up interesting or antique klein stuff when i see it!

 

[jeffmoss26]

picked these up last week.
the sticker in the bottom is from Travisnd

 

[jeffmoss26]

But wait, there’s more!

 

[JP Chestnut]

But wait, there’s more!

I bought that one on the left and I’ve used it to change out a bunch of light fixtures and switches. Every time I use it I’m impressed by its quality and ease of use.

 

[DSLTRK]

But wait, there’s more!

Those are nice strippers, but I don't care for the pinch type cutters. Too much effort to cut solid conductors. I much prefer the shear type blades.

 

[javyLSU]

Ran a few new branch circuits in the garage this weekend, and fell in love with my D2000-8 lineman’s pliers all over again. I love everything about these, and they make great hammers, reamers, and crimpers, as well as functioning very well in their intended cutting and pliers functions. And they just seem impervious to damage, no matter how you abuse them...

 

[MoonRise]

Heads-up Klein fans.

Home Depot's SpecialBuyOfTheDay today is on some Klein stuff.

https://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay

 

[LigouriRd]

Those are nice strippers, but I don't care for the pinch type cutters. Too much effort to cut solid conductors. I much prefer the shear type blades.

That's what this is made for:

They need to make a 9" version of this:

 

[jeffmoss26]

Heads-up Klein fans.

Home Depot's SpecialBuyOfTheDay today is on some Klein stuff.

https://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay

You are a bad influence lol