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I know it's intended for small electronics screws (that don't need much torque), but I work in hotel maintenance and am considering getting the Cybertool M or L. Just seems so handy to carry all those bits in one SAK.

I do carry a small 4 inch adjustable wrench which is great for applying torque but obviously I'm not going to go crazy with it with a SAK. I carry a Swisschamp and the wrench is great for torquing with the in-line Phillips, it lacks reach though and again it's only one Phillips.

Just wondering if the bit driver is sturdy enough for anything non-electronics. Would appreciate your experiences please

I have always been curious about the history of the electrical trade and want to know more about who did wiring in say, the early 1900s, as well as when the profession became recognised or its own thing.

Brief (and poor) research tells me that carpenters often did wiring themselves in the 1920s, but as regulations and technology developed and became more complex, there was an increasing demand for people who specialised in wiring/electrical installations in buildings.

P.S - I am more interested in the domestic electrician rather than linesmen

Anyone use Klein? Thoughts on their pliers/screwdrivers?

Sorry, bit of a boring post if you don't like history but I think it's important/interesting, it's our heritage!

I used to be an apprentice joiner and loved using hand planes, older Victorian tools etc. with stamped names on them but realised the electrical profession is so young in comparison, having only come about in the late 1800s.

There is little documentation online about the history of the electrician. Insulated tools for example: what were people doing before the 1970s? Okay, electrical tape on the shank, bakelite screwdrivers I imagine, but what about before that? Just normal cabinetmaker's screwdrivers?

I've heard of wooden-handled jobbies often used by electricity boards in the 70s, but again it's this anecdotal knowledge that would be easy to find for other trades, but not the electrical trade. I think it's doubly important to preserve what we can, pass down trade-specific knowledge and document things.

Anyways, essay over, enjoy the video I found online!

Anyone use these at work? It occurred to me that I've never seen an electrician or even any other trade with one. For actual trade work I think there are better multitools and tools (actual pliers and screwdrivers etc.)

Having said that, I think they are useful for general work like when you need a knife

Anyone use these? Just wondering if they are any good, I've seen ITL have some combination pliers that look decent though pricey