Milwaukee has a new 5pc insulated electrical hand tool set, 48-22-2215, feature a selection of core tools.
The new insulated hand tool set comes with 2 screwdrivers, lineman’s style pliers, diagonal cutters, and wire strippers.
The tools are certified to IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 safety standards for insulated hand tools, and is also UL classified.
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They’re designed to provide protection against voltages up to 1000V.
Insulated Slim Tip Screwdriver 2pc Set (48-22-2207) – Phillips #2 x 4″ and cabinet-style slotted 1/4″ x 4″, with magnetic tips, tri-lobe handles, and size markings on the end caps.
Insulated 9″ Lineman’s Pliers (48-22-2209) – cross-hatched knurled jaws, tether-ready lanyard hole.
Insulated 8″ Diagonal Cutting Pliers (48-22-2208) – tapered tip, iron carbide hardened cutting edges, rust protection finish.
Insulated 10-20 AWG Wire Stripper & Cutter (48-22-2214) – strips wires 10-18 AWG solid and 12-20 AWG stranded, spring-loaded handles, curved cutting blade, #6 and #8 screw cutting holes.
All of these tools will also be available separately.
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Price: $100
Discussion
Milwaukee showed off a broad expansion of their electrical hand tool lineup at last year’s Pipeline media event.
There’s more on the way – much more, and not just insulated hand tools.
In addition to these and more new insulated hand tools, there will be more crimpers, additional styles of wire strippers, and new punchdown tools for network cable terminations.
There are numerous driving forces behind Milwaukee’s electrical hand tool expansion. In addition to greater investment in this market segment as a whole, the brand has been given increased presence and visibility at Home Depot stores.
As you might be aware, Home Depot stores refreshed their electrical hand tool aisle a couple of months ago. Following Klein Tools’ availability at Lowe’s stores for the first time in more than 10 years, Home Depot’s electrical hand tool aisle is now populated with both Klein and Milwaukee products.
This new 5pc insulated hand tools set – and its individual components – are just part of what’s coming out.
Saulac
This 5 pieces core tools have been the basic electrical tools in the US for generations. How about in other countries? Quick connectors could be more popular with make the pliers less useful? And how about that wire stripper and twister (?) that used with the drill/driver that are all over TT? Twisting wires have gotten old for me.
Grokew
Give Wago connectors a try. Easier to use than wire nuts. No twisting required.
Steve
Not sold on Wago connectors. Maybe they will stand up over time, but my experience with spring pressure type of connectors is not good. In effect, it is similar to backstabbing a device, which doesn’t hold up over time, especially if there is a load of any substance. The screw clamp style connectors are very good and require no twisting. You are correct that they are easier and require no twisting, but better is another story…
Grokew
I never said they were better, just easier. But, I understand your point of vew. Maybe in a few more years, people will trust them enough to have no doubts (or they are proven right, and wagos get deprecated)
Mark
Stuart, any word on country of origin for these? I’ve been to a few Home Depots recently and I haven’t seen any of the Milwaukee hand tools that are made in the USA whereas I used to see some of them a few months ago.
fred
Acme says that the COO is China
Stuart
I’m fairly certain they’re imported, even if Acme’s COO isn’t accurate.
ca
Those stamped wire strippers look like a downgrade from their nicely machined ones that I currently own, although I’ve had problems with their overmolded handles falling off.
Steve
I have that issue as well. Wonder if some type of super glue or caulk would hold them in place better? Other than that, they are the gold standard…
MM
I hate those stamped wire strippers and all-in-one tools. Milwaukee’s hand tools are generally pretty nice but I wouldn’t buy those. The forged ones are so much nicer.
In the past when I’ve had problems with tools with the plastic handles coming off I’ve tried motorcycle grip adhesive and E6000. Both worked great.
Nathan
The lack of a number 2 square surprises me. Everywhere I look I see number 2 square.
Anyway Interesting.
Jim Felt
I’m not sure I like the”hand” (as a Texas boot vendor once described “quality” to me as being) of any of the Milwaukee plier and driver type tools I’m familiar with. Better to stick with Klein, Wera, Knipex or Vessel et al.
Tim
Seems like a missed opportunity by Milwaukee to just put literally every tool set in a packout at this point and beat us over the head for it.
So-so electrical tools? No thanks.
So-so electrical tools fitted in a packout? Shut up and take my money.
Kerry
Is it just me or why does the diagonal plier head look so small?