Klein D248-8 8-Inch Standard High-Leverage Diagonal Cutting Angled Head Pliers
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3 miles of Cat5 and still going.
Any electrician can tell you that Klein makes some of the best tools in the industry. So when my company decided to do all of our own wiring (data and telephony) I grabbed my kit of Klein screwdrivers, side cutters and pliers and went to work. After installing over 3 miles of cat5 (multiple runs to 12 offices and a medium sized data center for which we custom made all of our cables) I expected to have to get my pair of D248-8 pliers sharpened. That was over a year and a half ago.Durability aside, these pliers are so comfortable to work with and so ergonomic that I rarely ever use wire strippers. This pair of Klein cutters allows me to cut, strip, and bend the wire all without picking up another tool, and without nicking or marring the wire. Besides my Leatherman, this is the only other tool I call essential.Other pluses: + 8 inch length is extra convenient for measuring the distance of wire protruding out of a wall box (necessary for NEC), + red handles indicate use with softer...
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the only one
At 70 years old, I'm a retired electrician and only do "favor" work for my family. I bought my first set of Klein D248-8-8 pliers in 1965, and was still using the same pair when I misplaced them late last year and couldn't find them---(yet). I used this tool for most of my wiring work and---for a lot of other things it wasn't desinged to do, but they did it all anyway and still remained functionally good for 45 years. The replacement pair is nearly indentical but is a little stiff to operate with one hand. This will loosen up with use, only it may not be me that finishes that job.
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Quality tools for electricians especially.
I have said this before in my reviews of Ridgid plumbing tools: Every trade out there has a tool maker that cateers to them. Plumbing tools Its Ridgid. Drywall tools? It's Walboard. Carpenters? Stanley/Craftsman. Mechanics? Snap On. And of course, for electricians, it's Klein.Are these brands etched in stone? No! There are some mechanics who will use other brands (Mac, Matco, Cornwell, S-K, Armstrong,and craftsman can all be found in garages all over.) Is it blasphemy to use ridgid tools for anything but plumbing? No! But 8 or 9 out of 10 electricians seem to rely on Klein as the brand of choice.Go to any big box store or electrical supply house and in the electrical tools section will be Klein.Do you have to be a contractor to own pro grade tools? No! I am certainly no pro, but I have come to have a very expensive addiction to better quality tools! Looking at my reviews, you can see that I am getting away from the consumer brands like craftsman and...
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Product Description
The Klein Tools 8-Inch High-Leverage Angled Cutting Pliers feature a forged, hot-riveted, and heat-treated design that assures long lasting performance and accurate alignment. Red plastic-dipped handles are featured for added comfort, and the high-leverage design provides 36-percent greater cutting and gripping power than conventional pliers. The angled head enables the user to work in confined areas and avoid scraped knuckles when cutting on a flat surface. The pliers are made in the United States and come backed with a limited lifetime warranty. Top to learn more
The Klein Tools 8-Inch High-Leverage Angled Cutting Pliers feature a forged, hot-riveted, and heat-treated design that assures long lasting performance and accurate alignment. Red plastic-dipped handles are featured for added comfort, and the high-leverage design provides 36-percent greater cutting and gripping power than conventional pliers. The angled head enables the user to work in confined areas and avoid scraped knuckles when cutting on a flat surface. The pliers are made in the United States and come backed with a limited lifetime warranty. Top to learn more