The Paladin Tools PT-540 Powerplay Multi-tool (for Electrical and Networking) is beyond ordinary - it's the ultimate solution! It's like having a complete kit that fits in the palm of your so you always have the right tool handy & eliminate unnecessary trips back to the truck. Increased productivity & saved time means more money in your pocket! PT-540 is 30 Tools-in-One designed just for datacomm, telecom & electrical applications. Features: * Needle Nose & Gripping Pliers * 110 & 66 Punchdown Blades * Wire Hook & Spudger * 18/20/22/24 AWG Strippers Built-Into Punchdown Blades * Large ROMEX non-metallic building electrical wire & Hard Wire Cutter. ROMEX is a federally registered trademark owned by Southwire Company. * UTP & Round Cable Stripper * 12/14/16 AWG & ROMEX Stripper * SOG Knife with 1/2 Serrated Blade * 1/4" Socket Drive with Hex Bit Adapter * 26-18 AWG Smaller Terminal Lug Crimper * 16-10 AWG Large Terminal Lug Crimper * #4 & #6 Slotted Screwdrivers * #1 Phillips Screwdriver * 3-in-1 File * Bottle Cap Opener * Scissors Advantages: * Compound Leverage; System delivers twice the gripping & cutting power yet requires less hand force * Unique interlocking gears operate the tool smoothly - you'll feel the difference and feel the power * Effortless one-hand flip open * Pivoting handle covers protect palms from folding components * Bit adapter holds any and all 1/4" bits * PowerLocks secure folding components when in use * #1 Phillips and 1/4" Socket Drive also lock at 90 degree angle for maximum torque
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
This is a well built, but expensive, multi-tool with 30 different tools in one. Made by Sog for Paladin, the latter a maker of fine tools for the electric and electronics trade. The best thing about it is the large multi-use pliers, with its built in crimper and stripper. The other tools will work, but like most multi-tools, you have other tools in your bag, that may work better and more efficiently. Flaws in design? The knife and dry wall saw are too thin, and a bit too short. The scissor is not that useful, though it might cut very thin wire or tape. It would be nice to access tools under the two covers without having to open the entire tool. This is not the an ideal multi-tool for those needing to open or repair computers and other electronics. For example, there are no torx or hex drivers. Except for Victorinox's Cyber tool, in their Swiss army knife format, why hasn't someone come up with a quality all-in-one tool for getting into computers and small electronics?
