How Lineman's Pliers are Made - TRIP TO KLEIN PT1

Been a Klein fan boy for 36 years now. I’ve managed to supply two of my sons with my old Klein tools that I’ve replaced with new. They’re both electrician’s now and at least started on the right path. In a few years they’ll inherit all my current tools when I retire.

Worked for Klein in their packing department at their Skokie Illinois location after high school in the late 60's.

I just wanted to say, I've been studying hard from your personal and electrician U channel. I really appreciate all the knowledge you freely give people trying to learn... I start my apprenticeship tomorrow morning, this is the biggest step of my life. I couldn't be more thankful for all the knowledge you've provided me man. Here goes everything

I appreciate that they actually use Klein screwdrivers and other relevant tools at their work stations assembling other Klein tools. There's something fulfilling about that to me. :)

Love my Klien tools! Got my first pair of linemen’s in 1968, still using them, when I graduated from vocational school in 1970, a local supply house gave each graduate from the electrical shop a tool pouch filled with Klien tools. Linemens, side cutters, needle nose, slotted and Phillips screw drivers. Still using them today, although my side cutters have worn out from so much use over the decades.

I love Klein tools. I’m a auto mechanic and fabricator, I actually just bought Klein’s automatic wire strippers and the ratchet crimpers for car wiring. They both are very high quality.

I got into Klein because my dad was a lineman back in the day. When I started to take notice of tools, I noticed his old pliers felt good in the hand even though they were decades old. When I started working as an auto tech, I got a number of Klein pliers. My most used were probably my series 2000 9" diagonal pliers. Love those things.

You're right about that feeling when using Klein; that ease in cutting and splicing and most of all, the confidence I have because these pliers are truly reliable. Quite frankly, I enjoy using Klein !

Thanks. I'm a Klein fan too. I appreciate quality tools made in USA!

This was such an interesting video to watch and thank you for bringing us through the process of how their tools are made. I don't even remember the last time that I had an issue with any of my Klein tools and just about every tool in my bag is made by them.

Been running Klein linesman and side cutters, since, my forman, made the suggestion after I first started in the field. My 3rd and fourth pay cheques afforded me to make the jump, and I never looked back.they always say, you get what you pay for, and you pay for what you get.

I still have my Dad's pair of Klein linemans. He used it for probably twenty years until he gave it to me when I was a kid, and I used it through apprenticeship. I let a buddy borrow it, he shorted something and blew a chunk out of the cutters, so now I have a new pair and dad's is hanging up in the tool shop. Still grab it for the oddball thing here and there; don't think I could throw it away.

I even have a Klein barbecue set, with the spatula and fork, and also a bottle opener.

When you say 'most of these companies are like that' there's usually good reason for them to be. They don't want their manufacturing process stolen. That said - good for Klein for letting the squad in for a look. Very cool.

Cool shot of the pole transformers on the back of that truck goes right along with the video

Great vid! Been using Klein's for nearly 40 years and have always loved them! Keep it up!

Workmanship. I inherited my Dad's tools. Kline, Ridgid, Greenlee, Milwaukee, old Craftsman. He used 'em for 40 years, I used 'em for 40 years. Yep, workmanship. Automation can bring the price down for mediocre tools but having a person who cares crafting the tool is the difference.

That’s pretty cool. I imagined they were a much bigger operation for some reason. I also didn’t know they had a person who’s job It is to make sure each one feels right. Looking forward to part 2.

The first pair of pliers ever handed to me in the Navy Seabees Training Command out in Port Hueneme, Ca., were Klein lineman pliers. I ve never felt the need to change to a different brand because Klein's just work. And like you said, Dustin, Klein tools just have that feel. From lineman's pliers to side cutters, needle nose, and flat head screws drivers, Klein is my brand of choice. Lately though, the Milwaukee Fast Back utility knife makes my work simpler so I'm in that camp now. I truly enjoyed this video. Thanks!

I also love klein tools I have a linesman pliers probably 10 years old they still work fine like today I bought them and I used them everyday keep up all the wonderful videos I love seeing the passion you have for this trade you're inspiring be safe and have a wonderful day