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If Klein no longer offers the t-handle hex wrenches with PLASTIC HANDLE, and no metal exposed on handle, then what's the next best similar product of no-handle-metal-exposed handle design ?
 
Klein is not the only company that makes T handle. I saw some at Lowes made by Southwire. I am sure other companies makes them as well.
 
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If Klein no longer offers the t-handle hex wrenches with PLASTIC HANDLE, and no metal exposed on handle, then what's the next best similar product of no-handle-metal-exposed handle design ?
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So wrap some scotch 33 around the parts you think need insulation. What's the big deal.

Even better, if you going to work hot do what my boss?s dad insisted on and strip all the insulation off of all your tools.... No since trusting any insulation that might fail, work it hot or make it dead.
 
Check out this from Lowes. Not a T- handle but I bought it and did a service where I worked it hot and had to change the meter base. It works fine. The keys slip into the handle.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_498861-8658...pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=allen+key+set&facetInfo=


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I also have this one but unfortunately they only have 2 sizes and you would have to tape the metal part or be extra careful--:D Besides you are not suppose to work things hot....:happysad: Now if that ain't the pot calling the kettle black....:D

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Thanks. That's a good one. Looks good enough to not 'round off' on the end when I crank down on it. The price is good enough so I get change back from the cashier.
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Kobalt makes good stuff. I heard they are owned by SnapOn. Southwire's stuff is questionable. I have a Roberts driver from them that rounded off after about a half dozen uses. But, I have a Southwire stripper that's just as good as a Klien. It's a crap shoot when you buy Southwire tools. Not so with Kobalt.
 
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Kobalt makes good stuff. I heard they are owned by SnapOn. Southwire's stuff is questionable. I have a Roberts driver from them that rounded off after about a half dozen uses. But, I have a Southwire stripper that's just as good as a Klien. It's a crap shoot when you buy Southwire tools. Not so with Kobalt.
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Kobalt is a Lowes brand, they used to be made by Willaims, which is owned by Snap On, then Lowes sourced them from the ChiComs, now they are made in Taiwan, anything is better then ChiCom stuff.


Vaco (if they are still around) had a T handle hex wrench that looked the same as Klien, might be worth checking out.
 
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If Klein no longer offers the t-handle hex wrenches with PLASTIC HANDLE, and no metal exposed on handle, then what's the next best similar product of no-handle-metal-exposed handle design ?
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Wiha makes some of the best stuff i've seen... german, 'spensive.... good....

http://www.wihatools.com/indexes/indx_ballhex.htm
their small screwdrivers can't be beat.

most electronics stores carry them, and there is online....
i just bought some L wrenches in torx and american socket from
them for my shooting gear box.
 
I just use a pair of blue latex gloves then through on some thing leather gloves usually while working hot
 
In resi and when it was expected when I started, I wouldn't think twice about jumping on the roof with cable cutters and chop the drop,put a temp p.o.a. on the house for the drop, just to change a meter.
Today checking out a problem can turn into a whole LIVE work paranoid frenzy.
On the real post. I I have Allen's that I cut off and super glued into sockets. Then I can use my wrench or impact(removal only).
Be careful and I once was told if its hot ,if you can use one hand only at a time ,to keep voltage from crossing your chest if something unexpected happened.
 
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If Klein no longer offers the t-handle hex wrenches with PLASTIC HANDLE, and no metal exposed on handle, then what's the next best similar product of no-handle-metal-exposed handle design ?
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Allen, Bondhus, Wiha for 3 make plastic handle (or covered) t-handle models. I deal in industrial hydraulics, and feel all are of superior quality. I avoid ball-end versions as my work is usually high torque.

NONE OF THESE, to my knowledge, qualify as insulated tools; Wiha is most likely to make one if any do. Quick look, http://www.wihatools.com/300seri/334_vde.htm yes they do.
 
It all depends on how often you use these tools. For me, I use them but certainly not even every week. I don't need real expensive tools for this purpose. The Lowes and Southwire ones seem just fine-- so far
 
Wiha does make good hand tools. I have their torque screw drivers and like it a lot.
 
As hard as it is for me to say so, I am beginning to believe in Harbor Freight tools. I picked up a set of T-Handles for $6 and they are pretty durable. Have purchased a lot of mechanic's tools there and they have held up. They always have that oddball tool that you knew you needed but no one made. It takes a lot of oddball tools to work on BMW's and they have them.
 
I bought a $49 multifunction tool from Harbor Freight and it lasted over 3 years. Back then the other brands were $200-$400.

We used that tool a lot and for more than it was made for- it was a champ.

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