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Ideal Cable Cutters	Ideal Screwdrivers, Awl & Nut drivers
Ideal Crimp Tools	Ideal Misc. Hand Tools

Ideal Cable Cutters

Cable Cutter

Drop-forged, high-carbon steel construction
Precision-ground, hardened cutting edges provide accurate cuts without cable distortion
Designed for maximum leverage with minimum effort
Cuts 2/0 aluminum and copper
Vinyl-coated, comfort-grip handles
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Ratcheting Cable Cutters

One model cuts hand drawn copper up to 400 KCMIL (MCM) and soft copper, aluminum and multiple 4 conductor cable up to 600 KCMIL (MCM)
750 KCMIL Ratcheting Cable Cutter is designed to cut 750 KCMIL (MCM) and smaller hard-drawn copper & aluminum cables
Hardened steel blades ensure consistent cuts and long-term durability
Rounded blade design minimizes cable distortion during cutting
Quick release mechanism simplifies blade back-out
Locking mechanism keeps handles closed for easy storage
Ergonomic, non-slip handles provide excellent grip and comfort
High-leverage foot on 750 KCMIL Ratcheting Cable Cutter provides stability & leverage when making multiple cuts

Telco Ratcheting Cable Cutters

Hardened steel blades ensure consistent cuts and long-term durability
Rounded blade design minimizes cable distortion during cutting
Quick release mechanism simplifies blade back-out
Locking mechanism keeps handles closed for easy storage
High-leverage foot provides stability and leverage when making multiple cuts
Ergonomic, non-slip handles provide excellent grip and comfort
Telco Ratcheting Cable Cutter jaw cuts up to 2,700 pair telephone cable & Stalpath® type communications cable

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Ideal Crimp Tools

Crimp Tool

Crimps all IDEAL crimp sleeves
Excellent leverage for right-angle, double-indent crimps
Cuts and twists wire
Vinyl-coated handles provide a solid, comfortable grip

Multi-Crimp Tool

Crimps bare or insulated terminals and splices on 10 to 22 AWG wire
Knife-to-anvil blades never need resharpening
Excellent leverage for easy crimping and cutting
Vinyl-coated handles provide a solid, comfortable grip

Mechanical Indentor

Use with aluminum (6 AWG to 4/0) and copper (8 AWG to 250 KCMIL) wires
Adjustable crimping nests with clearly marked gauges
Lightweight and easy to operate
Rugged cast steel construction for long-term durability

Heavy-Duty Crimp Tool

Crimp nests for 2, 4, 6 or 8 AWG uninsulated terminals
Rotating crimp nests eliminate costly die changes
Decimal and metric wire sizes clearly marked on each crimp nest
Comfort-grip handles for a secure grip

Ratchet Crimp Tool

Crimps insulated or bare terminals and splices on 10 to 22 AWG wire
Ratchet action prevents release prior to crimp connection - helps ensure uniform crimps
Vinyl-coated handles provide a solid, comfortable grip

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Ideal Screwdrivers, Awl & Nut drivers

5-in-1 Screwdriver / Nut driver

Contains: 5/16 In. nut driver, #1 Phillips, #2 Phillips, 9/32 In. slotted and 3/16 In. slotted
Cushioned grip handle for performance and comfort

5-in-1 Non-Conductive Screwdriver / Nut driver

1000V AC, 1500V DC rated per ASTM F 1505-94 and EN 60900 (IEC900)
Contains: 1/4 In. slotted, 3/16 In. slotted, #1 Phillips, #2 Phillips and 1/4 In. nut driver
Accommodates most standard 1/4 In. hex bits
Powerful magnet securely holds bits in place
Handle will store up to 8 standard bits

Slotted Keystone Tip Screwdrivers

Larger shank for heavy-duty applications
Vapor-blasted tip prevents plate chipping
Precision ground tip provides secure fit in screw slot
Square-shank models offer wrench-assisted turning
Nickel-chrome plating for corrosion resistance
Tough, chrome vanadium steel shank
Cushioned rubber grips

Electrician's Cabinet Tip Screwdrivers

Blade tip matches shaft diameter
Vapor-blasted tip prevents plate chipping
Precision ground tip provides secure fit in screw slot
Nickel-chrome plating for corrosion resistance
Tough, chrome vanadium steel shank
Cushioned rubber grip

Phillips Head Screwdrivers

Vapor-blasted tip prevents plate chipping
Nickel-chrome plating for corrosion resistance
Tough, chrome vanadium steel shank
Cushioned rubber grip

Square-Recess Tip Screwdrivers

Precise tip for square-recess screws
Color-coded handle for easy identification
Nickel-chrome plating for corrosion resistance
Tough, chrome vanadium steel shank
Cushioned rubber grip

Quick-Rotating Screwdrivers

Ideal for threading screws in switches, fixtures and anchors
One-handed crank action for quick and easy use
Vapor-blasted tip prevents plate chipping
Precision ground tip provides secure fit in screw slot
Nickel-chrome plating for corrosion resistance
Tough, chrome vanadium steel shank
Cushioned rubber grip

Slim Electronics Screwdrivers

Designed for maximum handling comfort when working in tight areas
Ball-ended handle with guiding point
Vapor-blasted tip prevents plate chipping
Nickel-chrome plating for corrosion resistance
Tough, chrome vanadium steel shank

Screw-Holding Screwdrivers

Positive action when holding, starting and setting slotted wood screws, bolts and sheet-metal screws (6 to 12)
Vapor-blasted tip prevents plate chipping
Nickel-chrome plating for corrosion resistance
Tough, chrome vanadium steel shank

Connector Wrench Screwdrivers

Convenient wrench socket in end of handle for installing Wire-Nut® Wire Connectors 74B® and 76B®
Vapor-blasted tip prevents plate chipping
Precision ground tip provides secure fit in screw slot
Nickel-chrome plating for corrosion resistance
Tough, chrome vanadium steel shank
Cushioned rubber grip

Awl

Heavy-duty construction for piercing, punching and scribing
Cushioned rubber grip

Nut drivers

Long, hollow shank handles longer bolts
Nickel/chrome plated to resist rust and corrosion
Cushioned rubber grips
Models 35-292 and 35-295 fit the hexagonal shape of models 341® and 342® IDEAL Twister® Wire Connectors to insure extra torque and speed for fast easy connections:

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Ideal Misc. Hand Tools

BurMaster Conduit Deburring Tool

Drop-forged, high-carbon steel construction withstands toughest applications
Knife-to-anvil blades never need resharpening
Induction-hardened blades and serrated jaws for long-term durability
High-leverage design provides 40% more cutting power
Unique reverse rivet protects smooth action of pliers movement
Models with crimping die crimp bare and insulated terminals
Vinyl-coated, comfort-grip handles for a secure grip
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Torpedo Level

9 In. aluminum frame with magnetic and V-grooved edges
White windows provide easy reading of plumb level and 45° mitre in dim lighting

Fiberglass-Handled Hammers

Drop-forged, tempered-steel polished head
Strong, shock-absorbent fiberglass handle
Long, straight claws simplify removal of electrical fixtures
Comfortable, perforated Neoprene grips

Electric Engraving Tool

Low-cost, industrial-quality marker quickly and easily engraves metal, glass, stone, ceramics, plastics, hard rubber, wood and many other hard materials
Unique design reduces bouncing and provides smooth, easy writing
Operates at 7,200 strokes per minute
Stroke adjusts to vary depth of mark
Includes carbide-tipped point for normal markings
Diamond point available for engraving extra-hard materials (50 to 64 Rockwell, scale C)

Tapping Tools

Forms new threads, re-forms burred threads and cleans out obstructions
Reversible, high-carbon tap with three clearly marked thread sizes on each end

Hex Key Sets

8650 steel construction
One-piece, chrome-plated handle
Internal tension spring and belt loop

Utility Knife

Heavy-duty, diecast-aluminum handle for full grip and balance
Adjustable thumb release locks in any of four positions
Includes three extra-heavy, double-ended blades
Extra blade storage in handle

Electrician's, Hawkbill & Lineman's Jack Knives

2-1/4 In. spearpoint blade and screwdriver blade that locks in position
High carbon stainless steel blade construction for extra strength and durability
Notched blade for skinning wires
Durable Buyrate® non-slip handle
Brass liners

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