What's the BEST Ham Radio Tool for 2024?

These are MY most used tools for ham radio projects in 2024! What are yours?

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00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Knipex Pliers
03:43 - SOG Power Pint
05:33 - Automatic Wire Strippers
07:28 - Klein 16-1 Impact Screwdriver
10:34 - Klein KNECT Socket and Driver Set
14:49 - Honorable Mention

[Insertmeowdesigns]

Just passed my general today, thanks for the content that helped inspire me to want to try HF and to pursue the upgrade.

[stephenkramme]

Another excellent video Josh. The bit at 14:06 is indeed an Electrician's tool used for the screws on common duplex receptacles. Those screws are designed to be adequately tightened by a slotted, Robertson or phillips screwdriver. But that special bit securely engages those screws for proper tightening. Klein tools are associated with electricians.

[PhilipHousel]

ECX bits are designed to fit a specific type of combination head screws that you see on many electrical components and terminals screws. These combination head screws can be turned with either a Phillips, slotted, or square drive screwdriver.

[slappomatthew]

klien is killing it lately. love their new goal of integration

[RambosandRadios]

Passed my General last night. Thanks for the great videos

[thestonerguy]

Great ideas, and I really like the Klein open socket set (just forwarded your link to my wife as a hint). The tool I used most often this year was my Anderson Powerpole crimper. After we moved last year, the shack was more-or-less thrown together, and this year I got my DC power cables organized. Great tool for the job.

[Tom.KTAV]

I picked up a Klein screw driver similar to the one in the video. I was so impressed I picked up a set of impact flip sockets in the modbox that I use all the time at work in the garage.

[AAZ]

Lots of great stuff here. I'm a sucker for these end of year "best of" videos.

[kchaney]

Those Klein tool kits look really useful.

[rickgilbrt]

That Robertson bit at 14:06 is evidence of how Canadians are smarter than we are.😊 They're self centering, but don't cam out the way Philips bits do. Standard on duplex outlets, but a lot of DIYers will just use a Philips or flat blade driver. The Robertson bit is a better choice, and a square drive bit is better than Philips for those screws.

[timel]

Honest review, “my opinion, if you don’t like it, I don’t really care.” Love it!👍

[Homerq]

Enjoyed that. I have the small Knipex pliers and even use on those Aquafina water bottles where the lids are torqued on.

[seanwieland]

3:37 Knipex and SOG gang represent! ❤ I keep this multitool in the small pocket of my jeans as a daily driver. (It also acts as a bit driver.)

[seanwieland]

8:08 Yeah, Klein has been knocking it out of the park lately with their screwdrivers and Knect series hand tools lately. Especially when combined with Milwaukee M12 impact drivers.

[hammathguy]

Your guess about the odd looking bit is correct. It is used by electricians. One of my favorite tools is one I made myself. Take a scrap chunk of 2x4, 3 to 6 inches long. Drill a 5/8" hole along an edge. Make it about an inch deep. Now when I want to solder up a SO-239 I just drop it into the hole, flange up. The idea is the hole should be located so that one corner of the flange is hanging out in space. When I apply the heat, the wood doesn't suck up like a metal vice would.

[DurandLarsen]

Long time listener, first time caller... I swear it is downright crazy how much we seem to be following the same path with tools. Klein has a knect starter set for only $40 with everyhting but the extra bits. Also, the 11 in 1 ratcheting impact driver is interesting, and they have the 10 in 1 "plumber's" impact driver. I will try and get a podcast review done soon, it is way overdue.

[ryankelley]

Josh I enjoyed this video. My wish list is growing

[seanwieland]

5:45 I’m a Knipex fanboy, but I’m not a professional electrician and don’t strip wires frequently enough to justify a $100 wire stripper. I’m totally with you on this. The Chinesium $10 one works fine for my needs too.

[davenewmyer]

Looks like some Klein Tools are in order! Thanks!

[SDWNJ]

Klein has a 32 piece bit set that is a good accessory to their bit drivers. The bit holder has a hole through it so you can pull out the shaft of the driver, put it through the hole and put it back in the handle to keep them with the driver.