Gardner Bender FTS-50B fish tape, steel, 50 in vs Klein Tools 50400 Cable Bender, 12-Inch
Overall winner: Klein Tools 50400 Cable Bender, 12-Inch
Key Differences
Klein Tools 50400 is a manual 12-inch cable bender with a lower listed price tier, praised for a firm comfortable grip and quality construction but noted to risk insulation damage on tough bends. Gardner Bender FTS-50B is a fish tape with a refillable, shatterproof reel and strong inner rewind grip, but has mixed build-quality feedback and a plastic tip that can break; choose Klein for heavy-duty bending tasks and Gardner Bender for fish-taping and conduit pulls
Gardner Bender FTS-50B fish tape, steel, 50 in
Steel fish tape with shatterproof housing and refillable reel for cable pulling. Provides firm grip during rewind and easy remaining-tape view; end curled for setup. customers note mixed ease of unwinding and build quality
Pros
- shatterproof reel with viewing points
- refillable housing with firm grip
- tape wound directly into housing
- end curled for easy starting
Cons
- plastic tip may break
- mixed ease of unwinding
- mixed build quality feedback
Klein Tools 50400 Cable Bender, 12-Inch
Cable bender with contoured handle for grip and 12-inch overall length. Suitable for bending larger gauges with ease, with notes from users on insulation wear in tough bends
Pros
- contoured, comfortable grip
- handles up to 350 MCM capacity
- 12-inch overall length for versatile use
- made in USA
Cons
- potential insulation damage during tough bends
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | KLEIN TOOLS |
| Durability | KLEIN TOOLS |
| Versatility | Tie |
| User Reviews | GB Electrical |