Browsing through our customer reviews today and found this one about our customer being saved by a Wiha insulated screwdriver.
“Thank you for an outstanding product, it was just what the doctor ordered. I had a srewdriver that I actually was able to see your product work up close and personally. Thanks to a former electricain who pulled wire on a 480 disconnect box and had accidently cut the protective sheathing on where you couldn’t notice it until you made contact with it.Well needless to say it melted the tip of my wiha screwdriver but no shock to me. I gave the screwdriver to my instructor at a locol technical college told my story and convinced 4 students to purchase a six piece srcewdriver starter kit. you have a customer for life and thank you once again for an outstanding product.”
Thanks DeWayne for sharing this. We’re glad you didn’t get injured.
DeWayne could have been seriously injured had he not been using an insulated screwdriver. If you are ever working near energized electrical panels please don’t take the risk, get some insulated tools. The set that DeWayne bought is a very nice Wiha 48pcs pliers and screwdrivers set shown here:
but we also sell smaller and less expensive sets like this 5pcs set that’s on sale for just $42.48. It includes Insulated diagonal cutters, 4 screwdrivers and a nice carrying case.
Stay safe and have a great day!
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