Electrician Tools
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- An overview of the essential electrician tools I use on an everyday basis. I've finally created this video as I feel like my collection is finally nearing completion and only requires upgrades of some of my existing tools to more reputable brands. This video is also inspired by my well organized tool bag; thanks to my purchasing of the Veto Pro Pac (which really keeps my tools extremely organized).
As a construct painter i have my paint scraper, multi screwdriver, small dust brush, small cutterknife and a bigger knife. Also extra blades, bandades and a set of different scrapers that come in handy.
I agreed at work, I carry a pair of lines man, needle nose, a flash light and a couple small screw drivers; and they are all in my pockets. If I carried my bag around, I wouldn't last long. It is amazing once you get into a rhythm at work you find the tools you need in order to be efficient. Thanks for the feedback greatly appreciated !
Using a carabiner on your box wrenches is genius!!
Chris Workman I thought I was clever that day! Thanks for the props
Chris Workman yeah man I'm not an electrician but I'm stealing this for my mechanics bag
I love the basics of the actual used tools as you pointed out on your own, I have a small tool pouch that I use (as my tool bag is the definition of excessive weight). The tool belt holds a pair of needle nose, a multi-bit screwdriver and a dedicated flat head screw driver, and a utility knife and those basic tools perform 80% of my work. Carrying everything else would simply be ridiculous.
Thanks for watching,
Nick
Me too! My lineman pliers double as pliers cutters a hammer a wrench a chisel a lever and something to throw when I get pissed. Those things have been through hell and look like it too. I'm a huge believer in the person behind the tools being more important the tools in his/her hand. The tool divas always irk me.
Knowing the trade is key but also of equal importance is knowing what to charge. Don't ever sell your self short. I've been in the electrical trade for close to 30 years in the Boston area and I am not afraid to say no to a job or lose a job because the customer does not want to pay. On average we should earn between $750.00 and $1600.00 per an 8 hr. day. Some jobs call for more, but never be afraid to walk away. More often than not, they will call you back once they see what is out there.
Thanks for sharing the video, and the awesome advice! Eventually once I am certified (currently in need of finding a apprenticeship) and have got a couple of years as a certified electrician, I would like to ultimately start my own company. On day but when I am more developed in my skill as an electrician.
Nick
Impact driver are used in positions where higher torque is needed; the main difference is that they are just beefer and more enduring the regular hex drivers.
Agreed, just the funding is a little tight, electronics are my main focus - but I hugely rely on my oscilloscopes. At my work in a, High Voltage Lab Fluke 87, are every three feet and I have only amazing things to say about them. But I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for watching
Nick
I couldn't agree more, we have an excessive amount of Fluke 87 meters at my work (high voltage testing) which are at my disposal on the job. But I would love to have one of my own, which the profits of my youtube channel are saving up to buy with the clamp on meter, leads and a solid case. The one and only thing I do like about my multimeter now is I really don't have to worry about theft, which is a sort of nice feature.
Thanks for the input and watching!
Nick
Nice video Nik, as a tool junkie, I can appreciate what you are showing.
I personally haven`t, but now I`m going to look into getting a pair as long as I can find something manufactured in North America, or Europe, or Japan! I got a sincere cause of buying from countries who respect their workers and produce quality. Thanks for the feedback, always excited to buy more tools!
Thanks man, my tools are my pride. I can be a little crazy about them though, every tool I use that day I keep to the side and clean before I bring them back home. It is amazing just how a little effort can go such a long way. Thanks for watching !
Nick
They are almost prefect in there condition. I worship my tools, at the end of each day I wipe them down, and ensure they are used for their intended purpose, no prying with screw drivers sort of speak. Now I am also an electrical engineer, must of the work I do is in a lab setting in developing control systems, so most of the work I do is on new components which my also lead to there long life. But I say the must important thing that keeps my tools in mint condition is my methodical approach.
When upgrading the Allen key sets add in as well a set of security TORX angled keys, they will be very useful when you have a deeply recessed one ( very common) and being the security type you will not have to have 2 sets and will find as well they work well on Allen heads that are slightly out of true or are worn. One thing as well is to get a Ridgid screw extractor set and keep it there as well, to get broken/rounded/worn screws and studs out of tapped holes. Comes in a red case, works well.
Master Craft Ratching Wrenches - sold from Canadian Tire and the tools bag is the best thing in the world and it is made by Veto Pro Pac!
lol you are a tool maniac like me..veto pro pac + nice tools perfect combination .... Some extra tools you may add if they fit :) PVC pipe cutter,cable ties,connectors,jumper wire,solder gun,glue gun,shrinkable,small hammer,rj45 crimping tool,hexagon star....
thanks man, I take a lot of pride in my tools! And thanks for submission in the contest, hopefully we can expand your collection!
I love the Klein Kurve cutters. I think they are fantastic.
Regardless if it is or isn't tough if it is what you want, just simply do it! You should be happy with your employment as you are going to be involved with it for 40+ years (friends will always be asking for help). But man since you were seven, I had no ambition but Lego at that age! I make good money but I am working at a Electrical Engineering Technologist in a Research and Development Lab. But I am only a student so the money is instantly devoured to accommodate bills. Become an Electrician.
Great video Nick! I personally love those 11 in 1 multi bit screwdrivers and use them all the time!
really appreciate your videos and your very efficient point of view ("I'm trying to do more technician work to become a better engineer").
Nice!!! I have the Tech LC bag and love it! Thanks for sharing, think there's a few more tools I need to add to my collection now.
Great video! I'm just getting started in installing A/V equipment and this will really help me get my tool bag together... Thank you
His tools are way to clean and organized, must be a apprentice
nope, apprentices work. Those tools never worked a day.
Possibly he's manufacturing control cabinets, switchboards or something like that. In that case the tools would never see any dust or dirt and would look new even if they're decades old. This would also explain why he's having tools in inch and metric sizes.
or maybe he actually takes care of his tools
Name of pipe filter
it's superb tools
Great idea for using a carabiner to organize your combination wrench set!
Thanks man - "look after your tools and they will look after you" - I have always hated spending time looking for tools so anything to reduce it and I will take advantage of it!
Thanks for the ideas you have contributed here.
Electrician Dallas Tx dewalt 6 in 1 drill bit with a m12 impact. few impact nut drivers. half of these tools are unnessisary
Nice tools. I generally carry a rougher smaller set of tools to work because you cant always lug around everything everytime so I learn to work with what I have. with that said my home set is growing every week.
Just wanted you to know, you finally got me to stop being cheap and ordered a Fluke. Though it isn't the 87, I went up just a little bit and got the 289 which is pretty well the same except for the data logging ability. But thanks for the motivation!
Nice video. A little saw for opennings on the drywall would be nice too.Thanks for sharing with us.
An excuse to buy more tools awesome! Thanks for the advice looking forwarded to expanding my tools collection!
I`ve always had one standing rule, if you loan it out never expect to see it again, but is worst than that is when it comes back broken. Thanks for the heads up and watching!
A good electrician know his tools! People should choose an electrician with skills and complete tools. It is to save money and time.
Less is more, consider Klein's 10-1's I use them all the time rather than my dedicated screwdrivers. I only use them when when I need a sharp bit, and to bend some wire.
You got to admit it is probably the most common tools reached for by any electrician - though I am thinking of loosing some as my tools bag is weighs about 50 - 60 lbs and getting into some spots takes a lot of effort. The only thing is my bag will actually be empty! Thanks for watching
Nick
Not a hater by very far , ...i don't like to comment negatively , but those are brand new tools , never used , he's just showing them off, I'm a journeyman electrician , I take very good care of my knipex/klein/wiha/ etc etc , but those are brand new out the box no use , lol , any real electrician journeyman/master will agree, but nice tools to end with positive words 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I would recommend getting a Fluke meter and a Stanley Powerlock tape, crazy high quality tools especially the Fluke
Fluke for sure.
I am as green as they come, I'm training to become an engineer specializing in control systems, but I am attempting a practical work term as a technician in order to become a more competent engineer with a more practical outlook. The adjustable insulated, I will look into, but the insulated screw drivers are cheap (Master Craft Brand all of them for under $20 - it is an equivalent to Craftsman tool brand), as far as the machine screw I am guess for attaching to conduit, or other such materials?
Thanks man, the tools are really cheap in comparison to other trade (mechanics got it the worst as their tool collection is never completed). Hopefully you become an electrician! Thanks for watching!
Nick
the tester hes got is usually used for bench electronic work, not ready to test amps on a electric panel. fluke t5 is one common or fluke t6.
I got the tools but I'm learning the skills now! thanks for the input!
I used to use an ideal pair and it was painful, then I upgrade to Klein. A worthy invest, very consistent product. The only thing is I find most of their handles are very uncomfortable (especially the screwdrivers).
Im a Chicago electricians apprentice and i love your tool set. Im transitioning to Knipex tools as i get the money for them (i still have my commercial electric linesman pliers). Your videos are awesome and informative.
Thanks man, I would like to get Knipex as well, they are amazing, I have some right now but they are to be donated to my local maker space. Once you use them there is no going back. Thanks for the props! Any topics you need covered always looking for video ideas!
Nick Sek i saw your review on the knipex needle nose pliers. I like what i see. I use my needle nose a lot to punch in knockouts on metal boxes. Will the "springier" tips of the knipex be affected if i use it to punch the knockout? (on a regular 4"x4" box)
I couldn't see it being an issue cause they will just spring back into shape, now that I think about it, it might last longer. It is hard to, I guess but it to the test - Knipex stands behind their product, and for good reason
probably about $1000 Canadian, but with my new meter I just got with data logging and a clamp it will be worth $2000 (Fluke 289 and a i410 clamp attachment). Thanks for watching and commenting!
That is something I hope I never have to witness or experience but sadly there is always of risk when sub-quality products. The IDEAL 61-340 is actually not that bad of a meter. They took a lot of safety aspects into account, and the accuracy is fairly well off. I do have a review on the product post on my channel. But in the end I am very excited to be getting this meter out into the field! The 289 has a lot of features including Data
Logging, I should have a review on it soon.
Thanks
Nick
I just like to look at them, I am an engineer in training so my tools really see anything over exciting, though I must have them. I usually am the individual who attempts to translate of engineers designs into a practical operation ( a very interesting task, as most engineers have no idea of the word practical). I'm trying to do more technician work to become a better engineer, so I hope in a year my new sparkling tools, degrade into worn equipment!
Well planned video! Thanks!
Man that's a small fortune of new tools, they all look nice. You should consider upgrading those all me electronics screwdrivers to a set of wiha or kleins with the hand wheel on the end.
It is a small fortune indeed - but they will last me a long time ! The wiha is the way I would want to go and get their technician set; one day
An impact driver with around 400 in-lbs. of torque and a cheap socket set will eliminate all those screwdrivers and socket drivers and will make you rarely use those socket wrenches.
solid input, impact gun will definitely speed up the process. I just got one over the holidays, so now I just need to buy the bits. Thanks for the feedback,
Nick
I won't let you work on my projects
Hey Nick Sek, thanks allot for this tool review, I really enjoyed it! Exams are coming up, so i really needed this. Thanks :)
Man rock it out exams are always fun! Thanks for the feedback on the video man!
Which size needle-nose pliers do you prefer for bending those C-shaped loops in wire?
Lol it's called a "Non-Contact Voltage Tester" ,It's not called a non-voltage detector. 1:18
I remember when I was working as an electrician in BestElectriciansMiami.com athe tools you are showing on right now. I still have those in my box and use it in my own electric issues.
P.S. once I get my Cheque from youtube this month I'll be sending out some Klein Wire Strippers (a set), I'll be going over the rules soon in a dedicated video. But if your a subscriber you get a chance and for a share you get another. So maybe you'll get some extra tools for your tool collection!
Interested to see if a contest will help expand my channel!
also what kind of decent sparky bothers with wire strippers its a waste of time u can strip up to 4 unsheathed wires at once with a pair of good pliers
Have you thought about using vice grips instead of the plier which strips bolts easily? If you make it tight where it takes quite a bit of effort to close it, it latches on bolts really good!
U have a nice set of tools
Looking at buying a pro pac I'm an electrician and will have similar tools as you. Love the way you have set your tools out. Wondering if you would prefer tech xl or standard xl
who makes those cresent wrenches. I do hvac service and the smaller one was perfect for service valve caps. I lost mine and cant remember what brand it was and I think that is the same one I had. thanks and good video
Great information
All three are different and all shine on different sizes, the slim needle nose are get for instrumentation wire, the stub is great for heavier gauges, and the regular is prefect for everything in between, the slim I l like, but they do not have a cut so it is less convenient, overall the normal one is the one I would recommend in general, but it depends on the applications your involved with,
Thanks for watching, hopefully this helps!
I liked you video but wanted to add one comment. I am not a professional just a Do-it-yourself type. Quite some time ago I stopped using cutters to trim tie-wraps as I found they left sharp edges and if I have go back and work in the same spot there is a danger in cutting your own hands. What I have been doing instead is using my linesman's pliers to twirl the end I used to cut until breaks off from the twisting. This is a bit labour intensive but it generally leaves a dull end on the tie-wrap that can't cut me.
This is the proper way.
Ive always wondered... how can tools be kept so pristine if they are used in the field everyday?
hammer, I got one recently, 16 oz. estwing hammer, with leather handle (which I do not recomment, not a comfortable as my esting 28oz. framing hammer with a molded handle). But good eye (I was using my cresent wrench from time to time.... not my proudest moment!
They could use a few blast marks.
It looks like they've never been out of the bag. My tools have dirt on them and they're marked up from actually being used, instead of just looked at and talked about.
Great review have you tried the knipex plier wrench. Awesome
No, but considering I have an addiction to Knipex - it won't be long! Your thoughts on it?
Great tool. Makes the adjustable wrench and spanners redundant. I have the 300mm with 60mm max head. They grip really tight
Klein has some nice scissors
Lol that is way to funny (throws when I get pissed), the all purpose tools, guess I should be less methodical and take on some pure rough tradesmen qualities. I work in a high voltage lab, and I must admit they are they are the pretty boy tools - nothing in the lab ever gets pushed to the limits with the exception of the test samples - most of them are unrecognizable after the lightning simulation.
Which brand ratchet wrench you got there? And which tool bag?
Hi!, i'm thinking on following the carreer as a eletrician here in Brazil, so...you buyed everything at once?, or was one at a time?
-Cheers.
Most of the time the company pays for your tools.
Eu não sou o autor do video, mas eu comprei tudo de uma vez. Depende do que vc quer fazer, se for só na parte residencial, só precisa de uma caixa de ferramentas com jogo de chaves, multimetro e descascador de fios.
Thanks for the video.
What would you use the tin snips for on a job?
I got those mastercraft insulated screwdrivers recently For the price they're fine but the heads wear out quick.
Bd electr I know this comment is from a while ago, but in my case(not sure if it’s the same for him) but a lot of commercial job sites around my area have started using metal studs instead of the usual 2x4 so it’s always nice to have a pair of tin snips to cut and fold back a bit of the stud so a box or the bx will sit in the right place and be level, I personally would recommend wiss snips though over the ones he has
The veto pro packs are great, I've got the open mouth xxl but recently found I've filled it with so many tools that I can barely lift it!, I've now swapped to a roll along top loading pelican case, I've had to be brutal with culling the tools. Why do you guys from the states swear by Klein stuff, it looks a little cumbersome, I prefer the knipex stuff as it fits the hand better for me, I know this is fairly subjective.
Because of your comment I just weight mine, 50lbs - it is a lot of weight for a tool bag can not even imagine the XXL - a back spasm waiting to happen - I was thinking of getting the smaller one the Tech LC, more of my style - cause I have the problem of placing everything I known in my bag - though typically I rely on 8 tools a day... The Knipex generally win for me, they make an extremely solid tool - though other brands like NWS stand out as well.
Nick Sek Yep Id say mine was about double that in weight, so around 40kg lol, this mainly is to do with the fact i have duplicates of many tools, as i use it as a static site box and a pouch for when I'm going mobile, I hate leaving said pouch in a remote location on the job then having to trapes back to it when I'm nearer the veto so i keep a set in each. I'd definitely look at getting the smaller bag if I where you, though I must use on average 10/20 tools a day so it wouldn't help me I suppose lol.
I've tried a lot of brands over the years, CK, Wiha, Bahco, Haupa, Gedore and Klauke all of them have good points but none outweigh knipex. I have also tried NWS but found the castings a bit rough around the edges and the handles again I found to be vastly oversized for me but then again its down to the quality of the cutting edges and there durability which is up there. If you want a whole new range of tools to collect... sorry buy :) start looking at crimpers, it was my undoing lol.
great tools if u take great care of them
dont they use pvc pipe in america? i find vice grips can be useful also
Scott Dawson Nah that's an european thing. It's either romex cable stapled inside wooden framing or metal conduit and boxes
PVC conduit is used all the time for outdoor and underground.
I have extreme preference to the metric system, as I feel it is a direct example of Arabic Numerical system vs. Roman Numerical System one is simply better. Though I will admit, using the imperial system will keep you a little sharp in the fraction system. Every time I create something, or alter it, it get updated.In my country (Canada) it is the standard system, which still has a lot of opposition from the older generations, but I do have both styles in my tool bag as they both have purpose.
I have the same tool that appears at 00:43 but i dont know how to use it, can you explain that :)
Xicko Duran Cutting thin sheet metal.
Inspires me to be an Electrician
what tool bag does he carry?
Thanks
Nice lot of tools, but dont you use a hammer for clips?
Why are the allens metric?....you in france or something? Machine screw on the level is to attach to conduit your right.....but again ill ask you.....why?
I intend on starting a career like this. Can u please help me by listing the tools so I can order some like these?
nice video
What the hell... all this stuff looks brand new I didn't notice any bite marks or tools put back out of order.
how much would the whole bag cost? (tools and all?)
These are new tool for me
amazing
Nice
You do not use those tools every day I'm not hating on you but you're tools all seem unused. Personally I hate the klein pump pliers I prefer knipex or channel lock brand and the Veto Pro Pac is awesome i have two of them. Btw what kind of electrician are you
Отличные отвёртки от Klein Tools.Но почему вы предпочитаете стрипперы полуавтомат,а не полностью автомат. хотелось бы увидеть обзор про съёмники изоляции.
Thanks for sharing!
NIce bag!
Please how can i get the complete tools
What type of Electrical work do you do?
Great vídeo thanks tried knipex plier wrench, or knipex wather Pump for me The best in world 💪💪💪
ive got a similar load out but it looks like all your tools are new lol
topo2407 I get a lot of free tools doing what I am doing, and the biggest joke in my life is I can not bring them into work for security reasons. Tools are provided
oh wow... so clean and not used..
i'm interested in the bag
You should just get self adjusting wire strippers then you could ditch those 3 wire strippers
Thanks Man!
How can I buy this ?