The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing, made up of over 200 volunteers, works tirelessly year-round to revive and preserve military aviation history by devoting countless hours to restoring historical aircraft to flying condition. Tradespeople with a variety of skills and a common passion shar...
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The Charlotte Motor Speedway has set the standard for motorsports entertainment for more than 50 years, earning its title of “The Greatest Place to See the Race” among motorsports fans. Earlier this year, we looked at how Klein-equipped professionals Gear Up for Race Nights under the Lights to m...
A couple of weeks ago, we presented some eye-popping statistics about the shortage of Skilled Tradesman. Earlier this year, we were pleased to hear that targeted training and apprenticeship programs across the country were receiving $600 million in competitive grants to support tradesmen and appren...
Internet photo meme’s….It seems you can’t escape them lately. And as much as I try to ignore them, every once in a while I come across one that catches my attention. That’s what happened this weekend, when a friend sent me a good one about electricity (scroll down to see it).
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I was browsing Buzzfeed this week (a perfectly legitimate way to waste a couple of hours) and came across this handy list of things I didn’t know my iPhone could do. It got me thinking of our brand-new VDV Commander™. This Voice-Data-Video te...
Since 1857, Klein Tools has proudly manufactured tools in the United States. Today, it’s just as important to keep this tradition alive as it was over 160 years ago. From the busy streets of New York to the meadowlands of Texas, our forges blaze, our assembly lines run true, and our people conti...
Developing renewable energy practices sounds like a large-scale initiative, but local homeowners can contribute greatly to its success. Though National Cut Energy Costs Day passed (Jan. 10), it’s still just important to stay up to date on environmental considerations. Join Klein Tools in recognizi...
Second Place Bob Armstrong Bowling Green, KY Pliers Age: 1906The first I know about the pliers was when they were handed down to my father Bob Armstrong Sr., who had just become the Line Forman for the City of Dyersburg TN, Electrical Dept. This was either in 1941 or 1942. The pliers sort...
Part of what makes working with tools fun is coming up with new ways to use them. While beating the crap out of an old pair of cheap pliers by using it as a hammer can be fun, sometimes there are more uses than you may have imagined for one of your newer tools. Pliers have been around for centuri...
Fish tapes are some of the most common tools in the electrical trade, being used to run wire and cable through out-of-reach areas on work sites. Klein Tools has always had a wide range of fish tape options, and continues to expand its variety, including the most recent addition, the glow fish tape. ...
The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. Summer is here full force and we get to celebrate our country’s freedom with cold drinks while baking in the hot sun. The 4th of July is a celebration of escapism as our lives are temporarily suspended for the sake of family, friends and...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of employed electricians in the United States is in the middle of a significant upswing, growing by 14 percent from 2014 to 2024. That's double the growth rate of most jobs.
The problem is that the number of electricians isn't following th...
As we move towards the holidays, many people are looking for the perfect gift for the trade professionals in their life. One of the most important pieces of equipment that can often get overlooked is the perfect bag. Given that a bag is essential for carrying tools safely and efficiently, it can be ...
Work vans serve as an end-all be-all throughout a day’s work because tradespeople must stay prepared for any upcoming challenge. If a tool or part is not in the truck, or worse, can’t be found… well, that leads to wasted time, and money. By keeping tools, equipment and materials organized and ...
Pliers have always been one of the cornerstones of Klein Tools’ business. Mathias Klein made the first pair of Klein pliers himself, back in 1857, and today we produce 165 different varieties of pliers for specific trades and tasks. While it would take a much longer blog than we have room for to b...
Klein Tools Canvas Tools Bags have held up for decades as a definitive representation of the quality and durability of the Klein brand. The minimalistic design featuring stitched and riveted leather handles, heavy duty natural canvas and a moisture-resistant vinyl bottom has allowed these tool bags...
The first steps in a new career require patience as it takes many years of experience to gain the skills and knowledge needed to be successful. Although unknown challenges along the way can cause hesitation, determination helps reach accomplishments far greater than ever anticipated.
The story of K...
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Electrical workers are the gears that turn what has been called the world’s largest machine – the electrical system that powers our factories, businesses, and homes. Yet, our country’s electrical workers are aging, facing a retirement boom, while the training of new electrician apprenticeships...
While welcoming over 50,000 unique people, Electric Forest provides an intimate community for visitors to embrace the surrounding natural environment, rock out to their favorite musicians and build lasting friendships. The forest, which is intensified by imaginative lighting and various entertainers...
From investing in high quality tools to writing more product reviews, Klein Tools’ New Year’s resolutions established possible goals for the professional tradesperson. Today, we have one more to add to our list:
Practice energy efficiency at home.
According to the Energy Information Administra...
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Thanks to the incredible success of the Limited Edition Camouflage Pliers, Klein Tools was proud to present Operation Homefront with a donation of $50,000 in 2013, doubling the company’s original pledged donation of $25,000. A national nonprofit, Operation Homefron...
Ever wonder why Klein uses hot-riveted joints in our pliers? What the difference is between precision-machined vs. cold-formed when it comes to screwdrivers? Or what that IP67 rating means on our #TougherThan MM500 Multimeter? Then you’ll definitely want to tune in to Klein Tools’ new videos ...
"Music is the soundtrack of your life." – Dick Clark
What do you get when you combine a long-nose pliers, a clamp meter, a tool backpack and two screwdrivers? ...a jobsite jam session!
Take a listen!
We know you guys listen to music a lot on the job and that many of you are musicians, to...
Have you ever taken on a DIY project that failed to uphold its “low-cost” promises? How about the near and dear frustrations related to trying to find a tradesperson after too many rough starts?
From the tradesperson’s perspective, these false-starts and DIY-whoopses leave pros working on the...
There are many ways the world has evolved since the first pair of Klein Tools pliers was forged together for a telegraph lineman in need in 1857. Today, technology and innovation help professionals get the job done in new ways. When combined with skillfulness, and industry expertise, jobsite advance...
We've been all about the electricians lately with the recent crowning of our 2015 Electrician of the Year, but we certainly haven't forgotten about our lineman brothers and sisters.
Linemen are a huge part of our heritage. Heck, we have a lineman climbing a pole as part of our logo - our "lin...
Throughout his lifetime, Mathias A. Klein, founder of Klein Tools, worked hard to ensure that his family business offered the highest quality hand tools. Mathias did not spend much time out of his workspace throughout the course of his life, working every day until his death at the age of 92. He...
Klein puts six generations of expertise into every tool we create. We pride ourselves in finding innovative solutions that tradespeople have trusted for over a century and a half, and we do everything that we can to ensure our history of high quality follows us into tomorrow.
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Splinters suck. Well, most splinters that is. Master Splinter from the comic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is possibly the greatest splinter of all time, but he’s the exception to the rule. There’s just no better way of putting it, splinters suck. Trapped beneath the surface of your skin,...