A good electrician’s hammer is one you can use to reach into small spaces or across large gaps to pound in or rip out any kind of electrical fixtures. The best electrician’s hammers strike with power, offer high impact with lots of shock absorption, and are built to last a …

If you sometimes work in wall cavities or other areas where there isn’t much light, then a headlamp (also known as a head torch) can make your workday a heck of a lot easier. A good headlamp for work will be nice and bright, dust and waterproof, have a massive …

Tools can be a huge investment, and you’ll want to take every measure to ensure that they remain safe and undamaged. It’s crucial that you have a safe and convenient place to store your tools in, and a good electricians tool box lets you carry your tools with you no …

What’s worse than a long day of work out in the sun? The same day of work in a set of sweaty, uncomfortable pants. No thanks. A good set of pants should aid your work – not make it worse. Your work pants should be comfortable, durable, and have lots …

We’ve all had to work with a bad tape measure before: a weak blade full of dirt, a tang that couldn’t hook onto a magnet, and a pull length that always manages to be too short for the job. A good tape measure, on the other hand, is a little …

Tired of wasting money on oscilloscopes that take up space and collect dust in your room? Fortunately, we have the solution for that. There are many high-quality cheap oscilloscopes on the market, you just need to know where to look. A good oscilloscope provides fast and accurate readings, a long …

A good pair of diagonal cutters (also known as wire cutters) can slice through nails, screws and piano wire like soft butter. On the other hand, a poor-quality set of diagonal cutters can be a frustrating waste of time – unable to slice through even thin pieces of wire. To …

There’s no point spending a bunch of money on a good multimeter and then connecting it to a dodgy set of test leads. Poorly-made multimeter test leads can be anything from a waste of money to a downright safety hazard. Conversely, the best multimeter test leads will be durable, well-insulated, …