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Thread: NID tool

  1. May 26th, 2009, 06:53 PM #1
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    Default NID tool

    I'm looking for a NID tool that isn't so damn long...anybody know where to find one that is maybe 6 inches long and not 9?
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  3. May 26th, 2009, 07:14 PM #2
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    Default Re: NID tool

    Nid?????
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    Default Re: NID tool

    Are you talking about an interface tool???
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    Default Re: NID tool

    Another reason for universal locate certification...


    Everyones on different pages with locate jargon...


    We need a universal format in the locating industry...

    The world is on this track...

    It only makes sense...

    Its the answer to a more effective and productive environment...

    The elimination of confusion-common ground...

    The New Locate Order...

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    Default Re: NID tool

    Quote Originally Posted by yahoo View Post
    Nid?????
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    NID is the gray box located on the outside of newer homes housing the telephone wires.

    It stands for Network Interface Device.
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  7. May 26th, 2009, 08:41 PM #6
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    Default Re: NID tool

    Quote Originally Posted by USIC1 View Post
    Another reason for universal locate certification...


    Everyones on different pages with locate jargon...


    We need a universal format in the locating industry...

    The world is on this track...

    It only makes sense...

    Its the answer to a more effective and productive environment...

    The elimination of confusion-common ground...

    The New Locate Order...

    I nominate USIC1 to write the book on Underground Utility Locating standardization of terms.
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  8. May 26th, 2009, 08:47 PM #7
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    Default Re: NID tool

    I looked around but couldn't find one. I suppose if you really wanted one, you could have it cut down and machined so that it is functional again.
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    Default Re: NID tool

    Okay... I found one. This says it is a 6" but the picture shows a 9".

    http://www.ceslive.com/servlet/the-4...2-Shaft/Detail
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    Default Re: NID tool

    We have some that just "plug" into the end of your can wrench. I'll see if I can find them online.
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    Default Re: NID tool

    sorry for the confusion...NID, SNI, telephone security tool..so many terms! Thanks for the link but yeah it does look to be the 9". I also thought about machining the one I have but if I cut it the resulting shaft will be a regular 5/32 hex without the hole in the middle....what a stupid design!
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    Default Re: NID tool

    http://www.tecratools.com/product1589.html

    is this the can wrench you were talking about? Seems pretty cool.
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    Default Re: NID tool

    Yep that's what I was looking for. I know there are a few different styles like that. A little on the expensive side but definately nice to have all the tools in one.

    Last edited by Goldenboy; May 26th, 2009 at 09:11 PM.
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    Default Re: NID tool

    http://www.thephonerepaircompany.com..._-_BW-532.html

    Finally found one for anybody else who may be interested....the 6 in fits in your bag/pocket much easier
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    Default Re: NID tool

    Quote Originally Posted by TheCableVine View Post
    I nominate USIC1 to write the book on Underground Utility Locating standardization of terms.
    Well let me see who I feel is qualified to assign that task to perform...

    RD maybe???

    SOP for such task should incorporate a committee (chain of redundance) to elude the avoidance of backlash on any one individual in the decision process...
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    Default Re: NID tool

    [QUOTE=Goldenboy;17852]Yep that's what I was looking for. I know there are a few different styles like that. A little on the expensive side but definately nice to have all the tools in one.
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