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http://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/82646902?src=pla&008=-99&pcrid=15557577904&007=Search&006=15557577904&005=21882504424&004=4409695744&002=2167139&mkwid=sJXegN7a0%7Cdc&cid=PLA-Google-PLA+-+Test_sJXegN7a0_PLA__15557577904_c_S&026=-99&025=c&item=82646902 I use these screwdrivers, they are tested to 10,000 VAC and certified for 1,000 VAC usage. Plus they have a carrying case to keep them safe. And they include the main tips you might encounter. Klein insulated pliers and these would make a good combo for any hot work you desire. Just we said just check to make sure they are insulated and functioning properly.

I said that he should never work on energized circuits firstly. But if someone truly insists on working on a 120v receptacle live electrical tape will work perfectly fine. 600v tape is 600v insulated for a reason after all. If you cant trust the tape to insulate for 120v then who the hell would use it to insulated 600v?

If you every do live work just check that everything is in working condition, if any insulating material is gone fix it or destroy it so nobody hurts themselves on it.

Insulated pliers are a monster waste. If you insist on DIY electrical and you are not a electrician you will get hurt and or destroy something. Save your life and business and hire a electrician. That being said if you insist on DIY, electrical tape is 600 volt rated, so wrap any screwdrivers you want to use in live work with plenty of electrical tape and you will be fine for any residential setting.

Being a electrician apprentice is the hardest 4 or 5 years of the trade, if you have a good journeyman he will teach you alot, weather or not he is a dick is a 50/50. Its almost like a break in period, if you can take your journeyman shit for 4 years and succeed you are gonna be a good ass electrician. My company has a guy thats been there since the start, the new hire works with him for a week to see if they will be sticking around. I would advise getting back in the trade!

I have only been in the electrical trade for about a year now, I'm currently doing a job in DC about 2 hours south from my shop and 3 hours from my house. Its in downtown DC and we are running 1" 2" and 2.5" Rigid conduits up 8 stories through a shaft, across a roof, and down the side of the building 50 feet, then over to another attached building across it, up 25 feet on another building and to a shelter we built for the cell site. We have to repel down on the buildings or use a swing stage scaffold. Now, to make things even better, its on 3 different properties, all of which have pending lawsuits against each other. We also have to carry up all pipe because the day the crane came for materials the pipe was not delivered, and the elevators are too small for the pipe. So each day we start out making a couple trips carrying hundreds of pounds each of rigid pipe up 8 flights. Not very fun. When its raining you can imagine what we do all day (25 trips up those damn stair sets.) Each one of those pipes is 55 pounds and 10 feet long btw.

I just ordered two new pairs since my current ones are about to become unusable. Pyramex Ionix Safety Glasses with Black Frame and Clear Anti-Fog Lens Pyramex Exeter Safety Glasses Gray Frame Silver Mirror AF Lens

Has anyone actually used these markers? I usually buy the standard sharpies at HD for $.68 a piece but these new Milwaukee ones are advertised to work a little bit better for construction purposes. I use them daily for marking anchor points on walls, marking conduit for bends, and marking stuff to be cut. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Inkzall-Black-Fine-Point-Bulk-Marker-48-22-3100/204813511

That Klein mm1000 will only measure amperage up to 10 amps, not sure how well it will work for automotive purposes. I would get a mm500 and get a good amp meter that measures a little bit more accurate. I have one of the project managers emails for the testing and measurement at klein tools if you want?

I am looking for a new bag to carry my impact driver and hammer drill driver around on jobs. I currently have to carry the hard case around for both, which is not easy with my hand tools, lunch, and two hard cases. I use the Klein extreme tradesman pro for all my hand tools. Does anybody have a good bag that has plenty of space for a decent price to carry batteries, drills, and a charger? Thanks, ~Jordan Mike

I'm starting a new job Monday at a cell tower company that upgrades the cabinets from 3g to 4g. This requires upgrading panels/cabinets and pulling 4/0 cable for power. I need a good socket set for installing these cabinets and fabricating shelters for them. I was told that I would need a deep socket set, for installing nuts over all-thread etc. But instead of having to buy deep sockets I figured it would be much more efficient having one set that does it all, such as a pass-thru design or open head design. Has anyone had any good experience with any of these? These are the three I narrowed my search down too. Thanks GearWrench Bostitch Craftsman

Thank you! School is tough with work, but atleast by the time I am 25 or 30 I will have my masters license already!

Hello All! My name is Jordan Mike (Yes I am aware I have 2 first names) I have been watching TIA for a while, but just recently decided to join the forum. Just a little background on myself: I have been going to a vocational high school and working in the electrical trade during my senior year every other day (English/Math one day, work the next). I just turned 18, but i'm planning to stay with my parents until 22 when I graduate apprenticeship and become a licensed journeyman. Every since I was a freshman and had to buy tools for class, my older brother (journeyman) told me get Klein and only Klein tools. Well 4 years later and all of my tools are made in the USA and from Klein. They truly are the best hand tools for electricians. I also have a few m18 fuel power tools, I'm really digging the upgrade to Milwaukee from Makita. Especially since all my m18's are brushless. Well thats about it for a brief introduction. Can't wait to meet everyone and join this awesome community! ~ Jordan Mike