15 Hand Tools GREEN Apprentice Electricians Need!

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  • @jjcross3280
    @jjcross3280 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Couple of add ons to this
    * hammer
    * sharpie/ pencil/ pen
    * utility knife
    * ugly’s reference book
    ( most book stores have them, it is a great reference for all type of thing)

    • @sparky_izzy
      @sparky_izzy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good recommendations! 👍🏽

    • @Lanita111
      @Lanita111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sparky_izzy also you should try the wago 221 they are better than wire nuts

  • @haroldgreen1425
    @haroldgreen1425 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I had a new apprentice show up with a pair of fuller center pin pliers. I told him he needed to get a pair of klein offsets. He insisted he could cut anything that my kleins could. I picked up some #10 solid wires and twisted five or six together. I said cut that. He pulled out his fullers and tried for five minutes. Straining all the while without any real progress. I said try my kleins. He snipped right through with little effort. Looked at me and said I'll have a pair tomorrow. Although most electricians carried a couple of 420 channel locks I always preferred the 430's as they could handle larger pipe. The first thing we did was cut the insulation off them. The less tools you need to carry the better and the channel locks did a fine job of reaming pipe from half inch up to two inches. You can't do that with the insulation on them. Now my next suggestion is to buy the 9NE's without insulation on them and get a set of the red klein insulators and put that on the kleins. It's far tougher that that thick insulation that comes on many of the new pliers and makes them too bulky. Don't follow the directions to heat the grips before installing. Instead pound them on. If you heat them to conform they will likely slip around and if you pound them on they will stay in place until you wear them out in ten to twenty years. Now my favorite tool that I always carried was a little 6" crescent wrench. Worked so well on al-thread nuts and anchors. The most useful wire stripper I ever owned was I believe a t-stripper. The first hole next to the cutting edge was a #12 and since I worked with 12 gauge wire more often than other sizes having the #12 hole first saved time. Next hole was a #6, then #8, 10, 14,16. More useful than any other stripper I ever owned. I would suggest a good tool bag instead of a pouch. The first time your pouch gets turned over in the gang box and you spend an hour hunting your tools you'll find why most electricians no longer carry a pouch. Also people aren't as likely to borrow your tools out of a zippered tool bag. For most ladder work Strippers and knife left front pocket, ruler right front pocket or belt, right rear pocket held screwdriver, kleins, channel locks, perhaps a level. The rest of the tools were in the bag at the base of the ladder. I would suggest that you buy the toughest hacksaw you can find. You need one that can withstand a ten foot drop off a ladder to the concrete below without twisting or springing. After half a dozen hacksaws I ended up with an old craftsman hacksaw with the adjustment wheel on the back. It must be forty years old and still cuts straight. I eventually gave up on klein levels and went to a machinist type level. You have to really pull to get it off pipe whereas the older levels would fall off at the slightest movement. One last thing I would suggest that I used frequently. A small tap and bit set. About six of the sizes with the right bits for each tap so when you run across a badly threaded box you can clean it or tap it to the next size. Yes you can buy a tritap but having the right bit saves a lot of time and trouble.

    • @Elonas
      @Elonas 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You guys love your ancient Channel locks and Kleins 😅 Wiha, wera, Knipex and Pb Swiss are miles better than American hand tools (But I do understand the attachment to them tho.) However I love your tool bags and power tools, especially Milwaukee 🔥

  • @estuarry
    @estuarry 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    that insulated wire grabber is SO SMART. i'm only 2 years in but am adding this to my list. great video, sending it to a buddy who is just starting out

    • @russellham2094
      @russellham2094 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or just use insulated long nose pliers

  • @TheRroberson123
    @TheRroberson123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good. Found a tool I didn't have. I'm just a DIY but hooked on Toughbuilt bags with tech clips. Tks for your post. Randy

    • @dontprayforme
      @dontprayforme 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hell I do low voltage/datacomm, mostly commercial. I use one of the bigger toughbuilt pouches every day. They hold up pretty damn well imo. The only thing I’ll say is I’ve had 2 of the actual belt clips give out or break on me over the last 4 (maybe 5~) years. But they sell those in sets for extras any way. I don’t really think there’s another pouch out there I’d want to use at this point.

  • @williamhaines7752
    @williamhaines7752 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    While klien and channel are top of the line to start off. You deal with some Doyle and Quinn from harbor freight then work your way up to klien and channel lock I guess was planning on getting play Keniplex

  • @realfloridaredneck1988
    @realfloridaredneck1988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    #2 square tip, most used screwdriver in my bag during rough-ins. Perfect for EMT connectors and couplings

  • @MrDebauch
    @MrDebauch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    those are great suggestions and what not.... but i think my main take away is the fact that the tools shown are actually used. they have been outside the youtube video set. 99% of the tool videos show some electrician or HVAC guy with the most expensive backpack, filled with thousands of dollars of hand tools... but you can tell that they have not been on any type of jobsite for even 1 day. Even if you figure maybe the guy washed his tools... there is no way they are that clean. Countless videos on the klein 11-in-1 where you know a screw has never met a single driver bit on the guy's driver... yet he wants to tell you how great the tool is when most workers know it is really not that great... but then you see some guys making excuses saying it's in their estimate kit, or the pouch they use when they first walk onto a jobsite.... okay bud. you quit electricity and now you are a youtube infomercial... none of your pliers ever touched a copper wire.. your veto pro pack has never been sat on a surface with drywall dust, it's mint condition.. you don't know a damn thing on what tool holds up better than what.
    respect for actually showing tools that you bought and used.

    • @sparky_izzy
      @sparky_izzy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Of course man! I keep it raw on this channel. If my opinion changes after a video is published, you will see it in the comment sections. 💪🏽

    • @MrDebauch
      @MrDebauch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@sparky_izzy man, i am getting tired of these infomercial clowns who don't own tools that they have actually used, yet they are giving advice to apprentices.. take your advice from a knipex or klein guy where the pliers are beaten and they know what's up.

  • @rudylacarl7975
    @rudylacarl7975 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I always choose kmipex for pliers and wrenches
    And wera for screwdrivers!🤙🏽 nice informative video though man

  • @NPAMike
    @NPAMike 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    don't forget a headlamp, i prefer the necklamps.

  • @OnusBones
    @OnusBones 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this; going to get myself a Voltclaw.

  • @Dan138bigd
    @Dan138bigd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you watched to the end: Get the 7 in 1 1/4" Hex Impact w/handle. Have used both. The hex set is half the weight, impact rated to pull off the handle and into my impact driver. The 1/4" socket is magnetic and accepts bits too! Throw on a phillips, torx, etc. Handy if you are looking for multiple applications as the nut driver is just bulky and heavier in consideration with hand fatigue. Both are $30 USD usually.

  • @alextorkelson
    @alextorkelson 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10/10 content for sure, keep up the good shit!

  • @Lanita111
    @Lanita111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Also you should get the Milwaukee ecx screwdriver

  • @dontprayforme
    @dontprayforme 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just an aside to those Knipex Cobra/Water Pump pliers (I have two I keep in my pouch currently, they’re awesome). Knipex makes a smooth jaw Pliers Wrench, starting around 5” size I think. Had a pair for a while because I do use mine on actual bolts or nuts often. Mine were a little bit more than the Water Pump/Cobra’s, but I’ll say I think they’re worth it, at least having one pair handy.

  • @espencer83
    @espencer83 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice setup

  • @leovenier1011
    @leovenier1011 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fuse pullers could be useful and a safe tool to use. Thankyou

  • @synthetictruth671
    @synthetictruth671 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I ain't no elechicken but that is a solid list

  • @miki4758
    @miki4758 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    In Europe, every electrician uses insulated tools, especially pliers and screwdrivers. We mustn't play with life, that's the job

    • @JosephRasmussen-ll5df
      @JosephRasmussen-ll5df 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      i’m an american apprentice and we just simply don’t work live. eliminating the risk is better than protecting against it. i’d we do have to work live my employer must provide all VDE rated tools and ppe

    • @hallowedbethygame2840
      @hallowedbethygame2840 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I work in America and we work live sometimes, never for residential but it’s not uncommon for industrial. The other benefit of insulated tools is that you don’t get short circuits when you’re working in panels, etc

    • @JosephRasmussen-ll5df
      @JosephRasmussen-ll5df 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hallowedbethygame2840 haha i’ve got the exact opposite experience. when i was in resi there was “never any time” to turn stuff off to work, but since i’ve moved to commercial and industrial we never ever work live (new construction though)

    • @JohnDoe-jp6zs
      @JohnDoe-jp6zs 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      In America, we work live just because we're either too lazy to turn it off or too busy making things to stop production. No in between. Lol in all honesty though, the older I get the more I insist on turning stuff off. I've done some truly stupid stuff on live circuits and am thankful God protected me and others. Stay safe out there and for the younger guys- don't let someone else dictate your life because it's inconvenient or costs them more money.

    • @WCamden
      @WCamden 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JosephRasmussen-ll5dfnearly impossible sometimes to not be working in a live board

  • @wizard3z868
    @wizard3z868 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get a battery drill too if you need to go cheap ryobie or dewalt has 2 Batts and drill, charger for $100. roto split for b/x m/c a hacksaw ,hammer and if you really what to impress an employer a slugbuster kit and a 1/2 inch emt bender both are like $40

    • @JuanNOnly123
      @JuanNOnly123 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or go union where all of that is supplied lol

    • @jsb7546
      @jsb7546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't need a roto split when I got dykes

    • @wizard3z868
      @wizard3z868 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jsb7546 some of us need our tools. Right tool for the job

  • @LUIBDSHIT
    @LUIBDSHIT 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Which bit holder is that on your bag?

    • @sparky_izzy
      @sparky_izzy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @andyfje15
    @andyfje15 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Open to talk :) this tool bag is just a bit heavy for me 15years in the field

  • @jesusugalde9270
    @jesusugalde9270 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make the packout vid and a tool bag load out

  • @matid.1101
    @matid.1101 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, what's up!! You don't use insulated tools? Here in Argentina we use them. Saludos!!

    • @sparky_izzy
      @sparky_izzy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello from the USA! We have insulated tools here but they are only used with energized equipment. Also they are very pricey so I don’t recommend them to the new guys!

    • @matid.1101
      @matid.1101 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sparky_izzy when you're rookie, and don't have enough money, sometimes we cover the screwdriver with tape insulated 😅.

  • @oscarmontes4066
    @oscarmontes4066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Make the pack out vid happen bro

  • @Mack_Dingo
    @Mack_Dingo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nut driver must have 9/16" for 3/8" hardware

    • @sparky_izzy
      @sparky_izzy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!! The 9/16 is included in the Klein Tools 32807MAG 7-in-1 Nut Driver I mentioned 🙏🏽

  • @SowutuomBurnatheelectrician
    @SowutuomBurnatheelectrician 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Boss, please am william Osarfo from Ghana I want to buy some Milwaukee working tools buh I think we don't have any branch of Milwaukee store in Ghana so if someone can help us by establishing a Milwaukee store for us so we can also purchase from please, it would've help we the electrician ok please

  • @cfajardo6543
    @cfajardo6543 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need to get a real tool bag like a gator back or some thing that will last you makes you look like you actually like the trade your in and committed so it says a lot about you

  • @olehplen1827
    @olehplen1827 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never trust that pen voltage meter for making sure something is off. You might put yourself or someone else in danger.

    • @sparky_izzy
      @sparky_izzy  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As said in the video, it’s just for a beginner apprentice. You want a meter instead 👍🏽
      I use the pen tester everyday at work in addition to using my meter.

    • @miki4758
      @miki4758 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This pen of Fluke is a very good and professional tool, I agree that we must check with two-pole tester but this tester gives us signal red even is a little voltage...

    • @jeffmcc93
      @jeffmcc93 ปีที่แล้ว

      If your whole video is just a black screen not sure how it’s supposed to be helpful.

    • @sparky_izzy
      @sparky_izzy  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m not sure what you’re talking about?

    • @MrDebauch
      @MrDebauch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      if you are unsure how to use a pen tester properly (ie: what task(s) it's for) then you shouldn't

  • @lqlarry
    @lqlarry ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. You would probably want a hammer. A real hammer for things like nails, flat brackets . . .

    • @MrDebauch
      @MrDebauch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i thought he mentioned his klein in the video

  • @TinCupChalice40
    @TinCupChalice40 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, you got electrical tape..lol

  • @alonzokhalid8758
    @alonzokhalid8758 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My noob ass got kobolt🌚

    • @sparky_izzy
      @sparky_izzy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It’s alright man! If you find yourself needing/wanting more tools in the future, I would suggest getting 1 new small tool every pay check. That’s what I did when I first started!
      When I was apprentice, I wanted all the things the jman had but realized they’ve been in the field way longer than me!

    • @alonzokhalid8758
      @alonzokhalid8758 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sparky_izzy yea facts these just to get me thru this first couple months only cost me $100 and I got almost all 15

  • @vacc22
    @vacc22 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you could only pick 1
    And then if you could only pick 5

  • @Bstonz85
    @Bstonz85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s annoying how he’s saying knipex.

    • @sparky_izzy
      @sparky_izzy  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Go on TH-cam & search how to pronounce Knipex. It’s German, I’m saying it correctly. People think it’s “Nipex” but it’s not. 👍🏽

    • @Bstonz85
      @Bstonz85 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sparky_izzy really? My mistake.

    • @mikemeuse1029
      @mikemeuse1029 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He is pronouncing it correctly . They even made a shirt that said something like kuh-nip-x

    • @miki4758
      @miki4758 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like is write KNIPEKS

  • @jimmyatxallday9924
    @jimmyatxallday9924 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHY YOU TOOK SPARKY NAME LOL 🗑!!! LAME AF

  • @jrm255
    @jrm255 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A real man doesn’t use insulated tools.

    • @vanhap
      @vanhap 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Its how they roll in 3rd world countries, just crazy to watch them