Thomas Hawkins

I run Electrician Apprentice Headquarters, a one-stop-shop for learning how to become a licensed electrician in the USA. I'm a licensed Master Electrician with over 20 years experience working in the Mining & Construction industries. Why do I do it? Well, because even plumbers need heroes.

Best Headlamp for Work: Top 5 of 2026 Reviewed

best headlamp for work

Last updated on February 28th, 2024. Whether you’re an electrician or a professional cave explorer, you need a high-quality headlamp. (Working in the dark is a great way to get injured). The best head torches provide bright light, don’t get easily damaged by dust and moisture, and have a nice …

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Best Lineman Boots: Top 5 of 2026 Reviewed

best lineman boots

Last updated on February 28th, 2024. The best lineman boots were not designed for a fashionable Cinderella. These boots are supposed to offer the proper level of support and protection when working with electricity. Repairing faulty power lines is much easier when you don’t fear slipping. High-quality boots are comfortable, …

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Best Work Pants for Electricians: Top 6 Picks of 2026 Reviewed

best work pants for electricians

Last updated on February 28th, 2024. A long day in the hot sun is pretty rough… so there’s no need to make that worse with an uncomfortable, itchy pair of work pants. We’ve worn and reviewed dozens of uncomfortable, poorly fitting work pants—so you don’t have to. So here’s our …

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Best Oscilloscope: Top 4 of 2026 Reviewed (Affordable Options)

best oscilloscope

Last updated on February 28th, 2024. Looking for a good oscilloscope? There are many high-quality cheap oscilloscopes on the market, you just need to know where to look. A good oscilloscope provides fast and accurate readings, a long battery life, and has multiple channel modules. To help you find a …

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Best Diagonal Cutters: Top 6 of 2026 Reviewed

best diagonal cutters

Last updated on February 28th, 2024. The best diagonal cutters (also known as side cutters or wire cutters) have an excellent cutting force, an angled and ergonomic design, and sit comfortably in your hard.   Low-quality diagonal cutters struggle to slice through even thin pieces of wires, have a short cutting …

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