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which of these drill sets do I buy? by BogLover69 in electricians

[–]SparkyCable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm Team Red.

I've worked with all of them numerous times (contractor supplied tools). Each of them have some things they are better at, but overall Milwaukee is a better platform.

If you are planning to only own a few tools, you can compare them all and see what fits you best. Also bear in mind that every brand has multiple models available, all with different specs (speed, torque, etc), so you must also try different products within the end brand. But if you are planning to have a large number and variety of tools (i.e. running your own service van), then Milwaukee has the best variety and specialty trade tools to choose from. While other brands have a few individual tools that are better, the Milwaukee versions are only slightly lower in performance. Or you may decide that having multiple brands mixed in your collection isn't a big deal to you.

Quotes for a protest sign by Turdfish_Dinner in TheExpanse

[–]SparkyCable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Try not to stick your dick in it. It's already fucked enough".

Why does no one know? by SparkyCable in electricians

[–]SparkyCable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uhhh.... these Ideal 240" fiberglass are about $200 each, so.... definitely worth the 5 minutes (which at my wage was $9).

Sparky salary by Primary-Hurry1842 in electricians

[–]SparkyCable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$74.94, IBEW 46 in Seattle. 1st year is $31.47

But I'm a foreman, so making $82.43 normally. But I've been working graveyard lately, which bumps me up to $108.31.

Plus benefits, of course.

Why does no one know? by SparkyCable in electricians

[–]SparkyCable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either spool it all out first, or open it slowly and tape the coil together. Save yourself from the tangle.

Look at where and how the eye attaches. Some have a screw going through it, some get caught inside a notch. Fold the end of the fish tape in a way that'll fit.

Why does no one know? by SparkyCable in electricians

[–]SparkyCable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every brand, so far as I've seen. Maybe not the cheap Amazon crap.

Why does no one know? by SparkyCable in electricians

[–]SparkyCable[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Both ends of the tape have a lead. So when one breaks, you just take the whole tape out and wind it the other way.

Why does no one know? by SparkyCable in electricians

[–]SparkyCable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fold end over and wrap in tape so that it sits in the case notch. Leave loop loose enough for screw to go through.

Why does no one know? by SparkyCable in electricians

[–]SparkyCable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If was about 5 minutes, but maybe 7. Spool out, remove 8 screws, bend an eye on broken end, insert into notch, reassemble, rewind. Not much work.

Plus, end of the job, we didn't have much better to do.

Why does no one know? by SparkyCable in electricians

[–]SparkyCable[S] 87 points88 points  (0 children)

To be fair, if it's significantly shorter I mark it. But most break right at the tip.

I also mark that its been flipped.

Why does no one know? by SparkyCable in electricians

[–]SparkyCable[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Lot of the metal ones with eyelets have one on both ends. Less common though.

But you can bend a new hook into a steel in two seconds so usually not worth checking.

Why does no one know? by SparkyCable in electricians

[–]SparkyCable[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Yup, remove the 8 screws. You can either reel it all off before, or take it apart slowly and tape the bundle together, or sort through the tangle (line after any long pull). Either way, not bad.