I’ve been ordering off Amazon for years. I love the convenience of ordering from my phone in seconds. I especially like the fact that I can do the purchasing while it’s on my mind instead of forgetting to “buy it later”. With Amazon, you can find the exact tool you need in just a few …
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When it comes to working as an aerial lineman, the importance of having the right tools and equipment cannot be overstated. One such tool that is essential for any lineman is the cable roller. We use cable rollers to guide cables and wires during installation and they play a critical role in ensuring that the …
Using a lineman harness has 2 benefits- it can save your life if an accident occurs and it can save your job if OSHA walks up and sees you wearing it. I say that last part because I have seen multiple lineman in the bucket without a harness on. This is coming from a fiber …
Every day of the week lineman put on those boots and climb into their buckets, boom up and work the utility poles. Working in the rain, heat, snow, it doesn’t matter. One annoying aspect of the job is a bucket filled with water or snow. If you are dealing with this issue read on to …
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A cable lasher is one of the most crucial pieces of hardware fiber lineman use to get their job done. The basics of how to use a cable lasher are quite simple, but can get much more complicated when a bolt or gear gets out of whack. In this article we are going to discuss …
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Does your drill bit get stuck in the middle of the pole when trying to install a new frame? Does it seem like it takes forever to get your hole drilled? Or do you need to push on your drill with crazy amounts of pressure to get your bit through the pole? These are all …
A lineman’s drill is easily one of the most important tools that help them make a living. Drilling hole after hole, 5 days a week, years on end. It really takes a special drill to keep up with fiber optic linework. Impact drills are quickly becoming more and more popular on lineman crews across the …
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One of the most important aspects of climbing poles: comfort. It’s hard work climbing all day, especially in harsh weather; the last thing you want is to feel pain and struggle from the climbing belt you use. Going from a climbing belt that pinches your hips, doesn’t allow mobility, and doesn’t feel comfortable are all …
Is it too wet for the bucket truck to get to that pole? Are you in the backwoods and you can’t get the truck to the pole? How about you’re down a truck and you want to keep things moving along efficiently? If yes, then it’s time to put on those pole climbing gaffs, hooks, …
Lineman accessories don’t often get talked about because they aren’t near as exciting as a new climbing belt or a high impact drill. However, they are important to complete the job efficiently and with ease. Sometimes a lineman will use certain accessories when installing the support strand, sometimes strictly for fiber. From carabiners to lag …
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