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	Cable Prep Tools - Lineman’s Hand Tools

	Georgia Underground carries a full line of hand tools from Klein, the leading manufacturer of quality tools and accessories - Pliers. Fiber Optic and Fine-Wire Strippers, Cutters and Crimpers, Cable and Bolt Cutters, Wrenches, Screwdrivers, and Insulated tools, tool bags and buckets. Specifically for the Cable Installation Contractor, we feature the full line of cable preparation tools by Ripley Cablematic.

7-Piece Cushion-Grip Screwdriver Set:

•	Cushion-Grip handle allows for greater torque and comfort.
•	Integral flanges inside handle provide solid, twist-resistant blade anchor.
•	Special heat-treated shafts.
•	Precision-machined tip for exact fit.
•	Premium chrome plated for smooth feel and corrosion resistance.
•	Meets or exceeds applicable ASME / ANSI specifications.
•	Patented Tip-Ident® quickly identifies the type of screwdriver and screwdriver tip orientation.
•	General-purpose selection of the most frequently used screwdrivers.
•	Includes: three cabinet-tip, two Phillips-tip, and two keystone-tip styles.

Part Number K-85076

7-Piece Cushion-Grip Nut Driver Set— 3"-Shanks:

•	Internal flanges provide solid, twist-resistant shaft anchor.
•	Patented Tip-Ident® quickly identifies nut driver and size.
•	Handle end is also color coded for easy identification.
•	Cushion-Grip handle allows for greater torque and comfort.
•	Meets or exceeds applicable ASME / ANSI specifications.
•	Premium chrome plated for smooth feel and corrosion resistance.
•	Full hollow shafts facilitate work on stacked circuit boards or other long bolt applications.
•	General-purpose selection of the most frequently used nut drivers.

Part Number K-631

Six-in-One Tapping Tool:

•	Quickly forms new threads, re-forms burred threads, and cleans out plaster obstructions.
•	Each tap size rethreads to next larger size if threads are stripped.
•	Two high-carbon steel taps are secured in reversible holder.

Part #	Overall Length	Tap Sizes	Weight (lbs.)
627-20	7-5/8" (194 mm)	6-32, 8-32, 10-32, 10-24, 12-24,1/4-20	0.35

Adjustable Wrenches —Standard Capacity:

•	Forged heat-treated alloy steel for maximum strength and light weight.
•	High polish chrome finish.

Part #	Handle Type	Handle Finish	Capacity	Weight (lbs.)
506-4	dovetail	plain	1/2" (12 mm)	.11
506-6	dovetail	plain	3/4" (19 mm)	.25
506-8	dovetail	plain	15/16" (23 mm)	.51
506-10	dovetail	plain	1-1/8" (28 mm)	.86
506-12	dovetail	plain	1-5/16" (33 mm)	1.32
506-15	tapered	plain	1-11/16" (42 mm)	2.92
500-18	tapered	plain	2-1/16" (52 mm)	4.67
500-24	tapered	plain	2-1/2" (63 mm)	7.76

16-Piece 1/2-Inch Drive Socket Wrench Set:

•	Thirteen 12-point sockets: 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", 1-1/16", 1-1/8", and 1-1/4".
•	Extension: 5" long.
•	Flex handle: 17" long.
•	Ratchet.
•	Hinged metal box.

Part #	Description	Weight (lbs.)
65512	complete 16-piece 1/2" drive set plus metal box	9.63

GRIP-IT® Hex-Key Sets:

•	Hex ends are square-cut for a secure full-depth fit and maximum contact with the hex socket to prevent slippage and stripping of the socket (Cat. Nos. 70570, 70573, 70574, and 70575).
•	Ball design allows for a thicker neck diameter increasing torque capacity while maintaining operational angles to 25% (Cat. Nos. 70571 and 70572).

Part #	Sizes	Weight (lbs.)
70570	3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8"	.58
70571	3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8"	.58
70572	5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm	.58
70573	5/64", 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 9/64", 5/32", 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm	.30
70574	5/64", 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 9/64", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4"	.33
70575	.050", 1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 9/64", 5/32", 3/16"	.20

8-Piece English-Measure T-Handle Hex-Key Sets:

•	Cat. No. and hex size on handle for positive identification. positive identification.
•	Molded-in finger grooves for comfort.
•	9" length is available for hard-to-reach applications.
•	Color-coded handles: blue for metric, black for inch.
•	Treated steel for rust and corrosion resistance.
•	T-handle design delivers more torque to delivers more torque to the fasteners.

Wood Folding Rules:

•	Strong, 6' (183 cm) long hardwood rules with clear abrasion-resistant coating.
•	Black markings on yellow, with red stud center markings every 16 inches.
•	Measurements are marked on both sides and both edges, graduated to 1/16th inch.
•	Riveted lock joints are designed for long wear and maintained accuracy.
•	Engraved graduations on both sides.
•	Slide moves under friction in a T-slot which has stops at each end to prevent it from falling out. (Cat. No. 905-6)

Part #	Reading	Length	Weight (lbs.)
900-6	inside	6' (183 cm)	.33
901-6	outside	6' (183 cm)	.33

High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers:

•	Same shear-type design and features as Klein Standard Cable Cutters, but will cut lead or rubber-covered communications cable.
•	Not designed for cutting steel or ACSR.

Part #	Nose Type	Overall Length	Handle Finish	Handle Color	Weight (lbs.)
D213-9NE	New England	37" (940 mm)	plastic-dipped	dark blue	1.14

High-Leverage Diagonal-Cutting Pliers:

•	High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 36% greater cutting power than other plier designs.

Part #	Overall Length	Handle Finish	Handle Color	Weight (lbs.)
D228-8	8-1/16" (205 mm)	plastic-dipped	red	.60

High-Leverage Cable Cutters:

•	High leverage design for exceptional cutting capability.
•	Precision, one-hand shearing action.
•	Cable-gripping shear-type jaws.
•	Perfect for working in confined spaces.
•	Can be carried in most tool pouches.

Part #	Overall Length	Cutting Capacity	Handle Color	Weight (lbs.)
63050	9-1/2" (241 mm)	4/0 aluminum2/0 soft copper100-pair 24 AWG communications wire	red	.90

Cable Cutters — Coaxial:

•	Cable-gripping jaws quickly score jacket and insulation, and easily cut through copper inner conductor.
•	Blades cleanly cut aluminum and copper coaxial cable without compression and frayed ends.
•	Forged body with heat-treated and precision-ground steel blades, withstands frequent cutting.
•	Hot-riveted design requires no adjustment while maintaining a smooth, precise operation.
•	Compact, lightweight design fits perfectly in any professional’s tool pouch.
•	Handles are plastic-coated for maximum comfort and gripping power.

Part #	Overall Length	Cutting Capacity	Handle Color	Weight (lbs.)
63030	8-1/4" (216 mm)	1" (25 mm) diameter	blue	.83

Lineman’s Straight-Claw Hammer:

•	Heavy-duty, double-duty hammer drives lags and pulls big nails.
•	Special high-carbon steel head with solid, octagon-shaped driving end and thick, strong claw.
•	Blue painted finish.
•	Straight-grain hickory handle, lacquered.

Part #	Head Weight	Overall Length	Weight (lbs.)
832-32	32 oz. (907 g)	15" (381 mm)	2.50

Trip Saver Tool: stainless steel construction, nylon pouch with bit storage, secure locking "L"" feature, magnetic bit holder. By Klein

Part Number K-1016

Skinning Knife: Tempered-steel blade, blade background flat for scraping copper wire, molded-on plastic handle, 8" length ( less handle ring), 3" blade length. By Klein.

Part Number K-1570-3

Skinning Knife Pouch: Designed for Klein skinning knives, slotted to fit belts up to 2" wide. By Klein.

Part Number K-5163

Pocket Knife: Sheepfoot Slitting Blade
• Extra-large curved sheepfoot slitting-blade – 2-5/8" (67 mm) long.
• Ideal for heavy-duty line work.
• Woodgrain plastic handle.
• Blade locks open.

Vice Grips 10" & 12": A custom tool designed to temporarily hold lashing wire to strand. Adjustable locking handle. Zinc-plated steel Manufactured by Condux.

Part Number CX18150300

Lashing Wire Cutters: Light-weight, excellent tool for cutting through multiple strands of lashing wire during de-lashing procedure. Plastic coated handles afford a firm comfortable grip. A top quality pocket cutter for 3/16 in. wire rope or cable. Cuts cable up to .187 in. (5 mm). Cuts rod up to .093 in. (2.4 mm). Overall length 7.5 in. (190 mm)

Part Number GMP 70355

Bolt Cutters: Handles have heavy vinyl grips with flat grip ends for 90º cuts.
• All-purpose, center-cut jaws for soft, medium, and hard metals.
• Forged, alloy tool steel jaws are precision ground for sure, efficient cutting, and long life.
• Lockplate reinforcement prevents jaw
bolts from loosening or turning, keeps jaws in correct alignment.
• One adjustment realigns cutting edges.
• 3-point toggle joint multiplies 50 lbs. of hand pressure on handles to 4,000 pounds at cutting jaws.

Cable Cutters:
• Lightweight, yet efficient shear-type cable cutters.
• Replaceable hook-jaw blades grab and hold cable while shear-cutting action makes clean cuts.
• Exceptionally strong fiberglass handles with heavy vinyl grips for comfort and slip resistance.
• Heavy-duty pins in head serve as bladestops.
• Jaws are forged tool steel with black-oxide finish for long life.
• Beveled tips assure positive mating, and hinge on a rugged bolt with a pin-set nut to maintain proper blade tension.
• Makes a clean, even cut for ease in fitting lugs and terminals.
• Not designed for cutting steel or ACSR.

Banana Cutter: The UP-B76, also known in the cabling business as The Banana Cutter because of the distinctive yellow handles, is used by CATV installers on coaxial cable all over the world. This clean cutting, one-handed instrument is both lightweight and compact to fit into a tool pouch. It is designed to function just like a tube cutter to eliminate cable distortion during cable preparation. This tool was designed to cut up to ¾" cable. The UP-B76 is the ideal tool for telecommunication, computer and CATV industry applications.

Long-Nose Pliers (Side-Cutting): Induction hardened cutting knives, greater cutting power, hot-riveted joint, plastic-dipped handles. 8-5/16". By Klein

Part Number K-D203-8

Cable Splicer’s Kit: Contains Cable-Splicer's Knife # K-44200, Electrician's Scissors with stripping notches # K-2100-7, a Slotted Leather Holder # K-5187 for belts up to 2" wide. By Klein

Part Number K-46037

Insulated Side: 9-1/4",High-leverage, smooth, streamlined nose with knurled jaws. By Klein.

Part Number K-D213-9NE-INS

Bug Nut Tools: A screw type grip used to temporarily fasten lashing wire under tension before placing a permanent clamp. Grip works with any size lashing wire. Single groove accommodates any size strand. Manufactured by GMP.

Part Number GMP 08605

Bug Nuts: Perfect for temporary and permanent terminations or grounds. Two grooved plates fit on opposite sides of the strand. Hot dipped galvanized finish provides extra corrosion resistance.

Part Number GMP 07886

Dual Wire Stripper/Cutter: Paired stripping holes, simultaneously strips 12/2 or 14/2 NM type sheathed cable in a single motion, strips 10 AWG solid wire, easy-to-read wire gauge markings, comfortable handles with cushion ridges.By Klein.

Part Number K-11048

Bell Wrenches: End openings sized to NEMA hardware specification, large end openings 1-1/16" and 1-3/16", small end openings 11/16" and 7/8", special bar steel, heat treated, white finish. By Klein

Part Number K-3146B

Can Wrench: Sockets are heat-treated alloy-steel, handle is high-impact, break-resistant material, 7" long, 1" diameter handle. By Klein.

Part Number K-68005

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