New Locknut ratching wrench from klien & DIN terminal screwdriver

[tom baker]

New tool from Klien
http://www.kleintools.com/sites/all...s/56999-Conduit LockNut Wrench Sell Sheet.pdf
Seems interesting
I just got one of their DIN terminal block screwdrivers http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/terminal-block/terminal-block-screwdriver
I love it, this for the DIN terminal blocks. I have a big control panel I am taking apart, it has hundreds of terminal blocks..

 

[tom baker]

OK here is a video
http://www.kleintools.com/videos/conduit-locknut-wrench
Its intended for MC cable on cut in boxes.

 

[qcroanoke]

I can see that tool finding a very dark area of my toolbox after 3 or 4 uses.
I'll stick with screwdriver and pliers......

 

[texie]

OK here is a video
http://www.kleintools.com/videos/conduit-locknut-wrench
Its intended for MC cable on cut in boxes.

Looks like a creative idea. I would try one if I were still using the tools.

 

[ActionDave]

I just got one of their DIN terminal block screwdrivers http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/terminal-block/terminal-block-screwdriver
I love it, this for the DIN terminal blocks. I have a big control panel I am taking apart, it has hundreds of terminal blocks..

I like mine too. One of our supply houses gave them away at their Christmas party last year. I don't deal with DIN rail stuff every day, but I do enough that I was happy for the gift.

 

[Aleman]

Looks like a good tool for sure. Not sure if I would use it a lot but maybe. Never hurts to have more tools.

The screw driver I have 2 of. I lost my 1st one and then bought a new one. Then found the first. I do a lot of controls work
so it gets a lot of use.

 

[boptrop]

Screwdriver
hole to provide
extra torque


yea right the crap made now cant handle the torque imposed by my fingers!
That locknut tool is a waste of time, $....and energy carrying it around

 

[mivey]

RE: the wrench

"Traditional methods to tighten or loosen don’t always work."

I have NEVER had one I could not tighten or loosen without this wrench. My traditional methods have been getting it done for near 40 years.

 

[Frank DuVal]

I like the advertising wording that contradicts:

1. Screwdriver and pliers (Kleins, the electrician's hammer for decades now) takes two hands (implies this is bad idea).

2. Hole is provided on new tool for extra torque. Hey, doesn't this require two hands???? Or doesn't holding the tool and turning the knob require two hands????:?

 

[K8MHZ]

I wouldn't mind trying one. They probably aren't cheap, so I would like to try one owned by someone else for a while before I decide to buy one.

 

[K8MHZ]

I like the advertising wording that contradicts:

1. Screwdriver and pliers (Kleins, the electrician's hammer for decades now) takes two hands (implies this is bad idea).

2. Hole is provided on new tool for extra torque. Hey, doesn't this require two hands???? Or doesn't holding the tool and turning the knob require two hands????:?

I never once in the video saw the new tool being used one handed. One hand was on the black middle 'handle' and the other was turning the ratchet.

 

[macmikeman]

People still use the type of mc connector that needs locknuts? No wonder I finish projects faster than the rest...

 

[sii]

$40 at my supply house.