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Old 09-07-2009, 10:34 AM   #1
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I don't know how you all do when you have to cut conduit, but i've always imnprovise.
Look for a step to place pipe, use my boots, etc.
This tool is great.Very versatile.
I just did a plumbing job under a house, it took me 4 1/2 hours, took this with me, made all the cuts on 1 1/2 pvc from under the house.
Great for cutting IMC,Ridgid etc, with the sawzall. It let you use both hands.
I got two, use some 3/4 emt between them to hold thhn spools.

http://www.licensedelectrician.com/S...Plate-Vise.htm
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Old 09-07-2009, 10:35 AM   #2
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I saw them in a display in the tool section at Lowe's a few weeks ago. Seemed interesting. Most hand benders have a similar opening that's to be used just like the plate vise.
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Old 09-07-2009, 10:39 AM   #3
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what i like the most is its versatility.
You can use for 2x2,1x2,2x4 and 4x4's posts as well.
very handy. Very solid metal construction too.
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Old 09-07-2009, 10:42 AM   #4
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I picked one up from the display at Lowe's, and the thing was surprisingly heavy. Basically a solid 3/8" thick plate of steel. Didn't expect that.
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It looks to be pretty handy. I just might have to get me one of those.
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Old 09-07-2009, 10:47 AM   #6
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You can't find them at Lowe's around here,Marc.
The weight was my concern, when i saw them online had my doubts, but i said what the heck, let's give 'em a shot. got two. Did not regret it!
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I cut 2 "V" notches 180° apart in my "tool box"...which is a Spackle bucket.

....does double duty as a seat [because I saved the lid] for working in low areas.
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I got one from my local Lowes; I just couldn't pass it up. I am yet to use it, but for $20, I think it might come in handy.
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I got one from my local Lowes; I just couldn't pass it up. I am yet to use it, but for $20, I think it might come in handy.
Yep. I saw that thing a few months back at my Lowes. I'll probably end up getting it soon enough.
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Yeah, got one too...works pretty good.
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Delete this, just saw Marc beat me to the hand bender solution. (As usual, what was I thinking?)
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Great, another tool to add to my bag.

You guys are killing me.
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Great, another tool to add to my bag.

You guys are killing me.
Get a bucket.
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Get a bucket.

Or a van,The bumper works great! and holds the coffee too!
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Wow thats a good price for two. The plastic wire holders are over 100 bucks and they stink. they always fall over. These triangles look sturdy.
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Wow thats a good price for two. The plastic wire holders are over 100 bucks and they stink. they always fall over.
You talkin bout the Rack-A-Tiers?
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You talking bout the Rack-A-Tiers?
yea. I went to pick up a set thinking how much could they cost and when I found out they were over 100 bucks I put them back. And its not that I'm cheap or anything but for the money I really dont think they work all that great. If I'm pulling thhn I would rather set up a bunch of milk crates
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Hi everyone. Has anyone ever used cable tracer telephones for ringing out wires?
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Hi everyone. Has anyone ever used cable tracer telephones for ringing out wires?
sure. btw, how ya doin' ??
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