Stanley Complete Wiring

by Stanley Tools

Most complete and easiest to use do-it-yourself wiring book.Step-by-step coverage guides homeowners easily and carefully through simple and complex wiring projects.Clearly defined chapters, projects, and a thorough index allow consumers to easily locate topics.Updated technology in home communication and security is explained to allow consumers to learn what would work best for their particular situation.Stanley Pro Tips, Extra Information boxes, and more than 800 photos show readers the tricks of the trade.

Genres: Reference

Paperback

First published August 15, 2003

About the author

The Stanley Works, originally a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain, Connecticut; was founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley. A few years later, in 1857, Frederick’s cousin, Henry Stanley, founded The Stanley Rule and Level Company. In 1920, The Rule and Level Company merged with The Stanley Works and would go on to become its famous Hand Tools Division.
Over the years, The Stanley Works has produced some of the most innovative and useful tools ever made. Among these tools are the Bailey® Plane, the Surform® shaper, the PowerLock® tape rule and most recently the FatMax™ line of products. Today, more than ever, Stanley continues to be an industry leader in hand tool innovation.
For us, it all starts with you. Before we even begin designing a tool, we ask the people who use them everyday what they need from it. What do you use it for? How do you use it? What do you use it on? Lots of questions, but it gives us lots of information to work on new products. And then we test them. All testing is designed to mimic day-to-day use, and then some. We twist them, bend them, squash them, drop weights on them, grind them down, pull them apart and look at them under the microscope. We do this in blistering heat, freezing cold and soaking wet conditions. In short, to make them stronger, we first have to destroy them.
The results of all the research, testing and development our new products go through can be seen across our product. From FuBars and AntiVibe hammers to saws that stay sharp, staplers that don't misfire and levels that are twice as strong as before.

Reviews

[Danny Vanderbyl · Rating 3 out of 5]

BORING!

I don't recommend this book. The manual by Rex Caldwell is much better. This one is so boring and hard to get into. It's little boxes everywhere make it a very disjointed read.

On the other hand, if you are already experienced, or just need a refresher on a topic, this book might be ok.
If you're just starting out, get Caldwell's book and read it all.

[Clifford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very helpful to guide you through wiring projects. It covers the basics of installing and replacing regular electrical wiring for items such as outlets, switches, and fixtures. In addition, there are also some sections on low-voltage circuits, voice/data wiring, and outdoor electrical projects.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it two years ago when I needed to do some repairs, replacements, and addtions. It is a great how-to book that includes a DVD included. I have not viewed to DVD, because the information in the book was enough for me to replace a thermostate, a broken outlet, and put in some lights. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the diagrams and pictures are very helpful.

[Josh Lloyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful for those comfortable with doing your own electrical work. I've installed switches, outlets, lights, even the cord on the back of our dryer (ooh aaah!). I've only been electrocuted once since I started.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

This detailed guide has saved me big bucks and helped me to complete my Honey Do list!