pipe reamer

  • Klein 85091HD Review: A Reamer That Actually Works

    ByMike Izzo

    I’ve been running conduit for fifteen years, and I’ve destroyed more reamers than I care to admit. The Klein 85091HD is different. This thing actually survives job sites.

    What sold me is the flip socket design – no more fumbling with separate bits when you’re working in a cramped ceiling. The 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1-inch sizes cover 90% of what I run into daily. The impact rating isn’t just marketing talk either; I’ve been hammering this tool with my impact driver for six months without any wobble or cracking.

    The magnetic bit holder is clutch when you’re on a ladder. My old reamer would drop bits constantly, and crawling down to fish them out of debris got old fast. This one grips tight but releases clean when you need to swap sizes. It’s priced fair for something that’ll actually last.

  • Klein 85191HD: The Reamer That Actually Works

    ByMike Izzo

    I’ve been running conduit for fifteen years, and I can tell you most reamers are either too flimsy for the job or so bulky they’re useless in tight spaces. The Klein 85191HD actually gets it right. This thing handles 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch conduit without switching tools, which saves me countless trips back to the truck. The impact-rated construction means I can use it with my driver when I’m dealing with stubborn burrs, and it doesn’t fall apart like cheaper options. What really sold me is the quick-connect handle – it’s not some gimmick that breaks after a week. The magnetic bit holder keeps everything together, and the whole setup fits in my pouch without weighing me down. If you’re tired of reamers that quit on you mid-job, this one’s worth the investment.