The Best Reamer for Electricians (Pipe Bending)

[@ghostface4072]

300+ subscribers NICE !!! I remember i was the second subscriber keep up the good content 💪it’s crazy that remer was about $34 when I bought it about 3-4 months ago now it’s gone up $10

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

Thank-you so much for your support. One day at a time.. there's is SO MUCH to talk about in regards to electrical.. (even from residential to commercial the differences alone..) Good stuff, I was so happy with the hand reamer.. also wanted to show a real world example to change up the video a bit from the normal video setting 🙂

[@Rbj4525]

Been wanting to become a electrician local 3 giving a lot a resistance. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@Rbj4525]

I have the klein Remer bit with impact bit attachment

[@Rbj4525]

Had to press subscribe

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

Ya, you can do it! It's a great career to provide for yourself, and you learn a lot!

[@Rbj4525]

@BecomingAnElectrician I moved and they sent to my new address that because I didn't answer weather I'm still interested in apprenticeship they said I won't be able to join 2024 class. I'm contesting it cause I never received offer letter.

[@RJ-ej1nr]

I have the Klein 85191 hand reamer, and I second it does a better job faster than ad-hoc methods. Easily pays for itself, and I'm not calling ~$35 that expensive. Milwaukee makes a hand reamer that doubles as a bit set screwdriver, but I prefer the stand alone tool. Klein also makes the reamer part with a hex attachment (85091), so if you want to use a power drill/power screwdriver, you can attach that. But use it with a power tool that will go slow powerfully and reverse easily or it will be slower/worse than hand reaming. Some people swear by the Dewalt power reamer, but I don't do a lot of conduit so not breaking the bank for that. Klein's web site says theirs is made in the USA, whereas Greenlee's tool on amazon says it's made in Taiwan, so there's that difference.

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

Hey good points on the Greenlee vs. Klein Tools hand reamers. Yeah, as mentioned in the video, I've tried a lot of different ways, and just was most comfortable with the HAND REAMER.. I remember one guy had a power tool reamer and it was just so funny watching the pipe being reamed so aggressively LOL.. it's also nice and quiet and works phenomenal 🙂.... GREAT POINTS THANKS!

[@Tony-xj8lp]

OMG My hair was up watching the hacksaw cut with fingers

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

LOL - It's totally safe the way I showed. You push the pipe into the hacksaw metal protector. The thumb holds it in place nice and tight. Always makes a solid cut, even at small pipe lengths. Also, a hackzall is way less dangerous than a skill saw!!!

[@fernandocollazos1980]

Hi from Colombia 👍

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

Hey, thanks so much for your comment!!! I hope the videos have helped in any way in the electrical world 🙂

[@fernandocollazos1980]

@@BecomingAnElectrician of course.

[@bill4123]

If you filed a flat on the shank of the green screwdriver, it wouldn't rotate. Otherwise use it on a square shank driver.

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

Nice tips! The dedicated reamer was always a more robust solution. The screw-on reamer also made your regular screwdriver heavier, and reduced its reach, such as if you're working in a panel! becoming-an-electrician.com/

[@polkunus]

I dont think its a good idea to cut emt with a reciprocating saw, especially when its not on a table or something.

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

What do you suggest? Using a Hackzall is tried and true! You saw how easily it was to cut, and a simple pipe reamer cleans it up safely (I share it on my recommended tools page): becoming-an-electrician.com/recommended-tools-for-apprentice-electricians/

[@polkunus]

@@BecomingAnElectrician a portaband

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

@@polkunus Yes portaband is often used for bigger EMT like 3" and 4" on site. Are you referring to hand-held 12V ones for smaller EMT like 1/2" and 3/4"?

[@polkunus]

@@BecomingAnElectrician yes the handheld ones, all of them are just dummy proof. I'd be scared of ripping my hand using a reciprocating saw.

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

@@polkunus Haven't tried one of the 12V portabands. The reciprocating hackzall is very easy to use for cutting EMT (much safer then a metal skillsaw I've seen before lol!!!) - As long as you ream your pipe, you're good to go! becoming-an-electrician.com/the-best-reamer-pipe-bending/