[Eliot Ness]

If you really only have a $10 meter I'd consider upgrading. Higher quality meters tend to have longer and heavier test leads that make measuring a tad easier (and safer). I'm spoiled by Fluke meters from work, but you can get a pretty decent DVM for well under $100 these days.

And +1 on the $200 Hickok 800..... it probably won't last long if it is in decent shape.