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<blockquote data-quote="Rob Timmerman" data-source="post: 141388" data-attributes="member: 172">Re: Install ToolsIf you find yourself doing any power wiring, there&#039;s a reason that the 8&quot; long-nose pliers are a standard with the electricians.&nbsp; I like the ones with the stripping notch, myself.A big +1 on the small flush-cutters, and I&#039;ve found that the mid-priced ones with the long pointy nose work better for rack building than the ones with the wider body.&nbsp; The long nose makes it easier to remove zip-ties from a bundle if needed.You *really* want a small electric screwdriver in that kit.&nbsp; The 12V&nbsp; lithium ones are probably your best bet, and make sure you have an adjustable clutch on it.If you&#039;ve got a soldering kit, you want a vise as well.&nbsp; That might be a tougher item to fit into the case, though.Don&#039;t forget a good punchdown tool with a sharp blade, and a proper modular crimper won&#039;t be out of place as well.In addition to the small screwdrivers you&#039;ll need, I&#039;ve found a pair of small (4&quot;) longnose pliers to be very useful; other useful but easily forgotten tools include a worklight, good label maker, and tape measure.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Rob Timmerman, post: 141388, member: 172"] Re: Install Tools If you find yourself doing any power wiring, there's a reason that the 8" long-nose pliers are a standard with the electricians. I like the ones with the stripping notch, myself. A big +1 on the small flush-cutters, and I've found that the mid-priced ones with the long pointy nose work better for rack building than the ones with the wider body. The long nose makes it easier to remove zip-ties from a bundle if needed. You *really* want a small electric screwdriver in that kit. The 12V lithium ones are probably your best bet, and make sure you have an adjustable clutch on it. If you've got a soldering kit, you want a vise as well. That might be a tougher item to fit into the case, though. Don't forget a good punchdown tool with a sharp blade, and a proper modular crimper won't be out of place as well. In addition to the small screwdrivers you'll need, I've found a pair of small (4") longnose pliers to be very useful; other useful but easily forgotten tools include a worklight, good label maker, and tape measure. [/QUOTE]

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