Underrated Tools Every Lineman Should Carry

Underrated Tools Every Lineman Should Carry

Linemen have a extensive list of tools they use, and there are some heavy hitters that get most of the attention. Impact wrenches, strap hoists, and shotgun sticks get most of the attention, but it’s often the smaller, overlooked tools that make life easier in the...
The Lineman Hammer: For When You Need to Hit Something

The Lineman Hammer: For When You Need to Hit Something

Is there a tool more fundamental than a hammer? From our earliest ancestors smashing things with rocks to modern day 10 pound sledge hammers, the primal urge to impose your will with brute force is uniquely satisfied with the focused strike of a hammer. Nothing quite...
Tools Every Utility Bucket Truck Needs

Tools Every Utility Bucket Truck Needs

When storms roll in and the power goes out, the utility bucket truck serves as a mobile office for linemen. The tools and equipment on the truck need to be sufficient to effectively complete the job while also keeping the linemen safe from injury and shock. Given the...
Can’t Miss Winter Gear for Linemen

Can’t Miss Winter Gear for Linemen

You’ve likely heard the quote: “The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, the second best time is today.” Well if you’re a lineman right now, you might be thinking that the best time to buy winter gear was two months ago, but the good...
Don’t Forget the Gifts for Linemen in Your Life This Christmas

Don’t Forget the Gifts for Linemen in Your Life This Christmas

The cold wind from the north, the layer of brine on the streets (and cars), the bell ringers in red hats in front of the big box stores, kids so amped up that they are practically vibrating, and the proliferation of decorative lights on houses all point to one fact:...