IRWIN Tools VISE-GRIP Locking Pliers Set, Fast Release, 2-Piece (1771883)
Jan 08, 2017
Irwin - formally Vise-Grip locking pliers
So, Irwin acquired quite awhile back the Vice-Grip brand. So it is with so many brands that end up a product line for a massive company. (big deal)
They are still the high quality product, with improvements, that I was initially not sure of.
The rubber-like grip covers, without an unlocking lever made me unsure about the relaibility of the grip locking. Most non-branded type locking pliers fail in this function.
Well, they lock and remain locked! Occasionally, it becomes difficult to unlock because ther is no longer the lever to forse an unlocking.
One frustration, is the rubber-like covered handles makes them larger and they take more space in tool bags. Only most all hand tools, now have these protective grips, so they all are bigger and take up more space.
Pay the extra money. 2 pair paks and larger paks are a good idea, always. with locking pliers and similar tools, at some point ther is always a situation where you will need both to work opposite each other at the same time
Enjoy
UNI-T UT210E Digital Clamp Meter Multimeter Handheld RMS AC/DC Mini Resistanc
Jun 03, 2016
Yes! A low voltage clamp meter that is accurate to 1mA !
Let's begin here with if you are buying any type of electronic rest gear you have already watched Dave Jones EEVBlog YT site and perhaps his forums. You have also watched Martin's mjlortin YT site and perhaps his forum.
IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO, then bookmark these guys. They have started from the ground up and for over 5 years they have become the goto sites for anything to do with electronics.
Now that said, let me add my perspective. First. Dave Jones simply hates Uni-T and his reasoning is sound. Martin is polite about Uni-T and goes a gentle yes or maybe not
For me, I do not need industrial CAT IV, nor do I need a Fluke. Personally I dislike Fluke's trademark Yellow. Yellow disturbs me. Red on black. Amprobe and Uni-T. this is very personal thing..and comes from the culture I was raised in.
All that said and out of the way. what I found, is the Current meter is incredibly accurate. I watched a YT that demonstrated a HP power supply varying the current by mAmps, and it was dead on. In my testing mine was also dead on. I did not expect this. Especially using a clamp meter. clamp meters are supposed to be inherently less acurate than any std DMM. a loose wire through an open clamp makes this so.
Honesty to me this is amazing. Remember this is a low amp Clamp meter. for work above 60 Amps get a Standard Clamp meter that handles 400 to 600 Amps. for 15 and 20 Amps Household wiring, use a line-splitter at the receptacle. (it has a 10x feature. However if you want something for Automotive or DC hobby electronics lab this is a REALLy good deal.
Details and Specs, go to Uni-T English website. want to see their offices and manufacturing plant search YT for "Tour of Uni-T facilities"
The features are what I needed plus it has the non-contact voltage feature, not needed but fun.
It has a Variable frequency Drive feature. however, it is poorly explained in their manual, and they are confused in how to abbrevaite it. Modern motors now use variable frequency to adjust speed. use Duck Duck Go to find VFC, and VFD. Or go to Fluke's technical information site if you do not undertand about VFD and VFC.
capacitance specs are poor, however for the price-point real accuracy should not be expected. Precise capacitance measurements require an LCR meter, or a Dick Smith type of ESR meter.. I have watched various complaints about,various features. no clear mrk on the dial, flimsy build, and so forth. However, if you watch enough of these reviews, you learn, some poeple just have bias or just complain. It is sturdy for a small meter. Simply add a dot of white point, or use a silver or gold permanent marker. I have yet to find any type of gear, whther electrnoics, photo, lighting, power tool, etc that I have not made some small adjustment, mod, or add some marker, or line to. Even professional SLRs and DSLRs.
Check out Dave and Martin's site if you are not clear about what type of meter. If this meter fits your area of use, then GO FOR IT !! and get this model
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great price - works fine, IF YOU USE IT CORRECTLY!
There is a $70 version and another for about $150. if you plan to be a heavy use riveter. Buy one of those. In fact at that point buy an air powered riveter. I bought as a hobbyist. and for projects. I read all the Amazon reviews, and I watched a number of YouTube videos. If you use it wrong, then it is damaged. Just be sure to use it correctly and it will work fine