The Klein Tool addiction thread! :)

[jeffmoss26]

for less than a cup of coffee at Dunkin, I had to buy it!

 

[LigouriRd]

Has anyone figured out how to date the newer (laser etched) Kleins? I think I figured it out.

See post 475

 

[DSLTRK]

See post 475

I did.

It still didn't make sense.

You state "The current code letters indicate the year of manufacture, starting with "K". The number, at least on the forgings, indicate the sequence that the die it was made from was machined. The dots, or dashes indicate the impression on the die that it came from."

I believe Klein uses all letters for the year. I'm not sure if the dots and dashes mean a die reference or a month week reference. May I ask where you found this information?

I have noted the handle numbering ranges from 1-9, with usual single digits. Rarely I'll see a two number set on the handle, but only 10 or 11. These two numbers may be stacked or arranged typically

The absence of seeing those two number combinations doesn't lead me to think that they are for month of production.

I have figured out the letter date coding for the more modern Kleins:

H=96
I=97
J=98
K=99
L=00 (Always seen on Klien "Y2k" special edition)
M=01
N=02
O=03
P=04
Q=05
R=06
S=07 (Seen on 150th anniversary)
T=08
U=09
V=10
W=11
X=12
Y=13
Z=14
A=15
B=16
C=17 (Seen on 160th anniversary)
D=18
E=19
F=20
G=21

2000 'Y2K' with 'L'


2003 Michael Andretti with 'O'


2017 J2000 with 'C'

 

[jeffmoss26]

saw these online, had to get one for me and one for a buddy

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

That plus a fish tape….should land some whoppers….. I know I know….don’t quit your day job…….


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[jeffmoss26]

got these for a buddy

 

[redwrench60]

Those are my favorite pair of Kleins. 2000 series with crimper and fish tape puller. Lot of capability there.

 

[metaldad]

seen this tread for years
never stumbled into it
now, i gotta get pics on my collection
again, in 5 different places

 

[Ton ton]

Kleindorfers rocks. I need to go there someday.

 

[jeffmoss26]

got these yesterday

 

[Ton ton]

Klein tool 1/4" hex screw bits are junk for driving roofing screws in. Maybe I happened to get a bad batch. Not sure, but the 2 bits I used had a ridiculous amount of slop.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Jeff, are those privately branded goodies.. ? I guess I had not see that from Klein yet.. although I dont go to too many places for their stuff...

 

[jeffmoss26]

Yeah they are a big nationwide electrical supplier

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

DSLTRK, better keep those Y2K in the safe... $900 - $1200 on ebay... OMG

 

[jeffmoss26]

Buddy gave me this today

 

[KnurledNut]

Buddy gave me this today

USB rechargeable...nice. I could see that laser coming in handy during rough ins, etc.

 

[jeffmoss26]

got this in the mail today

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I got the quaran-team sticker too. Then this one showed up yesterday with a 20% off promo code for home depot online Klein orders!

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Has anybody tried to use the home depot 20% discount yet? I put it in but it gives me the circle with the line through it when i try to click apply. I am trying to use it on some of the Klaw pliers if that matters?

 

[Diffident]

Has anybody tried to use the home depot 20% discount yet? I put it in but it gives me the circle with the line through it when i try to click apply. I am trying to use it on some of the Klaw pliers if that matters?

I used it yesterday. It worked on all 6 items I ordered.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Used the discount today

 

[thooks]

As someone who has a decent set of Klein electrical tools from the 90’s, it’s disgusting to see what Klein is selling today, especially the screwdrivers.

 

[redwrench60]

Haven’t posted on this thread in a while but I love following it. Picked up a new pair of Klein’s today for my truck door pocket tools to replace the pair of HD2000’s I gave my son. Every young man needs a pair of 9” Klein’s in his toolbox or pouch

 

[jeffmoss26]

picked this up for a buddy last week, NOS

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I know the anniversary edition cutters(?) are coming out soon. I missed the lineman pliers and the secondary market is ridiculous! Does anyone know how and where is the best place to get the limited edition stuff when it comes out???

 

[jeffmoss26]

my buddy ordered 6 sets of linesman pliers, distributor has been extremely slow getting them in.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Are they still available?

 

[jeffmoss26]

We haven’t even gotten ours

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

where did you order from? everywhere i look it says sold out. How do you know when the next release is available for purchase? I am a tradesman club member but didnt get anything on this collection.

 

[jeffmoss26]

He ordered from our local electrical supply house. Someone on facebook posted a pic with part numbers, my friend placed the initial order, then a few weeks later they were posted on Klein's website under new tools.

 

[javyLSU]

Still haven’t found wire strippers I like better for AC work than the Klein Kurves. Wanted this set for the small 20-30 AWG stuff.



This was the first part of my HD order using the coupon code, the rest is supposed to arrive Wednesday.

 

[Indexmill]

As someone who has a decent set of Klein electrical tools from the 90’s, it’s disgusting to see what Klein is selling today, especially the screwdrivers.

I think that is a bit harsh. Can you please provide examples of what you are talking about?

 

[onetonbb74]

Mosy recent klein tool is the thermometer, works ok, just a bit slow...

 

[jeffmoss26]

So the pliers have been delayed but we just got the zipper bags

 

[onetonbb74]

Flag is a nice touch!

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Nice Jeff..You always seem to be in the right place at the right time..

 

[jeffmoss26]

found these yesterday, 1997 vintage!

 

[onetonbb74]

I run the Ideal ones now, can't find those anymore...score!

 

[javyLSU]

Got the rest of my Klein haul from Home Depot in:


Also got this sticker in from HD:

 

[onetonbb74]

Love me some t handles and spintites...