27 year veteran of the electrical trade, I agree with everything here, but I would also add a pair of crimpers, a crescent wrench, pipe cutter and a half round file to this list. . . . . not sure if they really need the cable cutters or sawzall but they will definitely need them later on, so I'm not going to disagree with those.
I agree with most of it. Don’t think you really need a drill and sawzall just starting out but they are definitely nice to have. I may do a similar video except for the industrial electrician because we don’t use a lot of those tools. Good job 👍🏼
jragadio I’ve been wanting to do it. Only problem is it’s really hard for me to get my tools out of the plant for security reasons. But I may just use my harbor freight home use versions of the tools rather than my actual tools. Go sub to my page and I’ll try to get something out in a couple weeks bud
Pretty solid. I am just starting my second semester and those are all tools I started with. I went with a Milwaukee hackzall as it’s not as heavy as a sawzall which allows easier cutting in the air. I also invested in a m12 band saw because cutting emt conduit is much easier and threaded rod. Comes out smoother then using sawzall. I would recommend everyone invest in a Klein 11-1. Having one of those almost eliminates need for the Phillips and those two but drivers. Plus a roto split for those in commercial. Makes stripping that MC super easy. And lastly a beater screwdriver. Klein preferably but he Milwaukee double set is nice too.
Thank you! I use most of these of a daily basis. I’ve been observing everything we have to pick up from the conex and slowly building my collection. This really helps. Thankfully I’m paid weekly and can buy the more expensive things I need on a week to week basis. This was extremely helpful
I agree with most but i gotta disagree with not having a meter when you start out but to get in that habbit of verifying a circuit is dead with a meter is great practice and will save you life
sparky Breining and Sam This was my main thought. Loved the video, but was surprised to hear that a multimeter was not a critical tool for all Electric’s work... I test the line every time. I have had phantom voltages on de-energized lines. Always test before touching!!!
I for the most part, only use a tick tester on extension cords. Anything I’m working around that can carry any current, I put a wiggy(solenoid actuated contact tester)- no chips/ transistors to rely on, auto ranging between 90% of commonly addressed voltages- it’s got a continuity test function, even a DC polarity indicator on it. Changed little over GENERATIONS. I’ll try to learn from, and work around a sparky with one of these in his back pocket over a guy with a multi tool 90% of the time. Anyway-Best wishes to you apprentices starting out in a top shelf, in demand & hard working trade. Rule #1 taught to me in my 1st year apprentice class was- Take care of yourself, always be safe and keep your eyes and ears open. The only person that truly looks out for you, is YOU! 💥
Great video Sam, I think it will help a lot of Apprentices . Those are great every day carry tools for the job site. I know a pencil, sharpie, mini flashlight, knife, tick tracer go a long way in a small job/ service job. They are great pocket items to have ready. Good for utility pockets if your pants have those on the side.
Sam, I begin my electrician class in November 2020. Its a twelve committed at Lincoln Technical Institute. As a 1st year Electrician Helper. How much would you say I would pay total for the basic tools? What brand and type of boots would you recommend for 1st year Electrician Helper? What's the price range for proper boots and ppe? What brands and material of pants, t-shirts, and long sleeve shirts would recommend? I currently reside in New York State. What coat brand and material do you recommend for those chilly or winter seasons? Sir, thank you in advance.
I have all those tools and then some. I do apartment maintenance and did commercial maintenance. I am weighing all my options and doing as much research as I can before I make my decision to become an electrician. I have to think of the financial aspect of going into the trade as we have a lot of bills.
Hello, just one question I am planning to attain a degree on electrical technology by attending community college, my question is that after I have my certificate or diploma can I start working right after and be an apprentice on the job ? Or do I have to go through an apprenticeship program with additional courses and stuff to complete that requirement?
The nice thing about electricians tools is that a lot of them are the ones you'd also want in a basic home toolbox. I'm surprised you aren't using a 6 in 1 or 11 in one driver in place of those individual ones.
The only thing I feel you missed is a continuity tester but I suggest the Stanley it’s like $6 or $7 at Home Depot but great vid straight to it and good content
in my bag i got 4ft sledge 60inch pipe wrench sawzaw a full screw driver set a racheting set angle grinder soft hammer,bell hammer,dead blow hammer,claw hammer,brass hammer,expensive hammer,mallet,5in stub hammer,dry wall hammer 40in hex pipe wrench my bad i meant "bags" 3ft level drill set 2ft garden sears moblie band saw 6 crescent wrenches and a apprentice to carry it all for you
thanks for the vid, at least i can get these, while i wait to find someone that needs a golfer or helper, just starting to try find my self in the electrical field. if any more tips, much appreciated, studying on and off every day. my gf is a pediatrician, wanna compete with her pay or make more doing this ;]
APPRENTICES! DONT LISTEN TO THIS GUY! THIS IS THE GUY THAT'LL YELL AT YOU FOR NOT FINDING YOUR TOOLS IN YOUR BAG🤣🤣🤣 JK good video man! Legit good tool list!
I have the same tool belt, the only downside to having this klein tool belt is that it doesn't have handles for you to pick it up when taking it off, you practically have a death grip on this thing... Also it's 50 bucks at home depot
Why electricians in the USA use screwdrivers without insulation? A lot of them use these yellow Klein Tools (I know there are good) ones that do not have insulation. In Europe, most of the electricians use screwdrivers with insulation as they are Wiha, Wera, Knipex...?
2:14 - So combination pliers are side cutters now? That's one heavy bag for an apprentice. I'd swap out the power tools for a better mix of hand tools. None of the screwdrivers are VDE insulated?
A lot easier for a kid to get work if he has the basic tools to start with I know my company we hate to see an apprentice coming with his hands empty + it means they’re going to lose our stuff. Saying all that I didn’t know how to wire a plug top😂 after a year I had a couple drills a ladder & a crappy old car but I could get a job anywhere as it was obvious I gave a shit
Im on a 4 month waiting list. Im buying tools every month to get ready. Im studing TABE for school entry exam test. Cause they not gonna hire anyone with lower than a 9th grade reading and math level. Anyways i didnt have any tools so i bought a klien starter kit. But because im starting out i dont want to start with the top of the line tools. I just went harbor friengt shopping for tools that I didn't have. All are Pittsburgh and has a lifetime warrenty. I got a Pittsburgh stuby hammer for stapling cables to wall $2.99. I got a 12 inch tool bag for $6.99, long nose huge voltage pliers for $4.99, 3 pc insulated plier set 24.99 with 20% off coupon $19.99, insulated screwdrivers set $9.99. 8in round file for $3.49 and a 34 piece baby screwdriver precision set $7.99. Total spent $63.96.
I’m a 2nd year apprentice. The Klein starter kit is great and harbor freight is good for some. But I would say to return the insulated screwdrivers and get the Milwaukee kit for $20 at Home Depot. Also return that screwdriver kit. Get the Klein 11 in 1 screwdriver and a better screwdriver kit at Home Depot. Electricians need quality in our screwdrivers. You don’t want cheap harbor freight insulation on a lot of voltage.
Dont cheap out on your tools bro. Trust me this game is serious, so you need serious tools. Yeah you can get away with cheap stuff a lot of the time. But dont let one mistake be a fatal one because you didnt have a quality tool that protected you. Klein, knipex, wiha...do yourself that favor and pick them up.
KSI Vizzi0N no, he mention about it, but her is a problem; when you have a guy - ho know how to use hammer and screwdriver, - you are lucky!! Wold you agree with me on that?? And then - he will learn from you how to use pin tester, or multimeter to figure out were is HOT wire and were is 120 were is 220 ...
Thanks Sam- after 8 months and hundreds of youtubes videos later. Today I inteviewed, got accepted and signed my apprenticeship contract :)
Darian any updates?
27 year veteran of the electrical trade, I agree with everything here, but I would also add a pair of crimpers, a crescent wrench, pipe cutter and a half round file to this list. . . . . not sure if they really need the cable cutters or sawzall but they will definitely need them later on, so I'm not going to disagree with those.
1. Klein 9in inside cutter. 2. Dykes / diagonal cutter 3. Needlenose pliers 4. wire strippers 5. tin snips if commercial work 6. torpedo level 7. razor knife 8. tick tester / non-contact voltage tester 9. insulated screwdrivers: a) flat b) big flat c) #2 phillips d) 1/4" nut driver e) 5/16" nut driver 10. measuring tape 11. keyhole saw 12. sawzall or hacksaw or both 13. batteries and charger 14. (impact) drill with phillips bit 15. hammer 16. 2 pair channel lock pliers 17. (high leverage cable cutter) 18. outlet tester 19. (volt meter) 20. (better bag, toobelt).
Correct?
I'm not sure how to best describe the inside cutter (#1).
I agree with most of it. Don’t think you really need a drill and sawzall just starting out but they are definitely nice to have. I may do a similar video except for the industrial electrician because we don’t use a lot of those tools. Good job 👍🏼
Tough Tool Reviews I would like to see the industrial starter tool list too!
jragadio I’ve been wanting to do it. Only problem is it’s really hard for me to get my tools out of the plant for security reasons. But I may just use my harbor freight home use versions of the tools rather than my actual tools. Go sub to my page and I’ll try to get something out in a couple weeks bud
Pretty solid. I am just starting my second semester and those are all tools I started with. I went with a Milwaukee hackzall as it’s not as heavy as a sawzall which allows easier cutting in the air. I also invested in a m12 band saw because cutting emt conduit is much easier and threaded rod. Comes out smoother then using sawzall. I would recommend everyone invest in a Klein 11-1. Having one of those almost eliminates need for the Phillips and those two but drivers. Plus a roto split for those in commercial. Makes stripping that MC super easy. And lastly a beater screwdriver. Klein preferably but he Milwaukee double set is nice too.
Thank you! I use most of these of a daily basis. I’ve been observing everything we have to pick up from the conex and slowly building my collection. This really helps. Thankfully I’m paid weekly and can buy the more expensive things I need on a week to week basis. This was extremely helpful
Basics - Perfect description.
I agree with most but i gotta disagree with not having a meter when you start out but to get in that habbit of verifying a circuit is dead with a meter is great practice and will save you life
sparky Breining and Sam
This was my main thought.
Loved the video, but was surprised to hear that a multimeter was not a critical tool for all Electric’s work...
I test the line every time. I have had phantom voltages on de-energized lines.
Always test before touching!!!
I for the most part, only use a tick tester on extension cords. Anything I’m working around that can carry any current, I put a wiggy(solenoid actuated contact tester)- no chips/ transistors to rely on, auto ranging between 90% of commonly addressed voltages- it’s got a continuity test function, even a DC polarity indicator on it. Changed little over GENERATIONS. I’ll try to learn from, and work around a sparky with one of these in his back pocket over a guy with a multi tool 90% of the time. Anyway-Best wishes to you apprentices starting out in a top shelf, in demand & hard working trade. Rule #1 taught to me in my 1st year apprentice class was- Take care of yourself, always be safe and keep your eyes and ears open. The only person that truly looks out for you, is YOU! 💥
Great video Sam, I think it will help a lot of Apprentices . Those are great every day carry tools for the job site. I know a pencil, sharpie, mini flashlight, knife, tick tracer go a long way in a small job/ service job. They are great pocket items to have ready. Good for utility pockets if your pants have those on the side.
Dear lord I am tired and need a day off... I first read this as 'I think I sleep with a lot of apprentices'
Sam, I begin my electrician class in November 2020. Its a twelve committed at Lincoln Technical Institute.
As a 1st year Electrician Helper. How much would you say I would pay total for the basic tools? What brand and type of boots would you recommend for 1st year Electrician Helper? What's the price range for proper boots and ppe? What brands and material of pants, t-shirts, and long sleeve shirts would recommend? I currently reside in New York State. What coat brand and material do you recommend for those chilly or winter seasons? Sir, thank you in advance.
Spot on! I Have mostly all those same hand tools. And all Dewalt cordless tools.
thanks for the advice
Thanks Brother for this video for us Electricians apprentices
Started a month ago and agree with basically all of it. I don’t have nut drivers and I recommend a file
That’s really good bro thanks for the help bro
I'm totally jealous. Where did you find the blue handle needle nose?
What size channel locks do you recommend
this video is very valuable to new guys. ( which i am ) thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!!
Nice video man.. I love it.. New subscriber
Great videos doing research try to make a video also for commercial apprentice electrician
I have all those tools and then some. I do apartment maintenance and did commercial maintenance. I am weighing all my options and doing as much research as I can before I make my decision to become an electrician. I have to think of the financial aspect of going into the trade as we have a lot of bills.
Great video
Hello, just one question I am planning to attain a degree on electrical technology by attending community college, my question is that after I have my certificate or diploma can I start working right after and be an apprentice on the job ? Or do I have to go through an apprenticeship program with additional courses and stuff to complete that requirement?
I will say that Klein tool belt for a beginner is amazing I myself am a beginner I use it it's super customizable so it makes your life really easy
The nice thing about electricians tools is that a lot of them are the ones you'd also want in a basic home toolbox. I'm surprised you aren't using a 6 in 1 or 11 in one driver in place of those individual ones.
The only thing I feel you missed is a continuity tester but I suggest the Stanley it’s like $6 or $7 at Home Depot but great vid straight to it and good content
Thanks for the tips!
One thing even with a beginner basic setup get several number 2 screwdrivers
your first tool is called linesman pliers. side cutters are the second tool which is also called diagonal cutters.
Thank you
Tic tester.....always go with Fluke
Thank you
Good amount of tools for the beginning apprentice.
in my bag i got
4ft sledge
60inch pipe wrench
sawzaw
a full screw driver set
a racheting set
angle grinder
soft hammer,bell hammer,dead blow hammer,claw hammer,brass hammer,expensive hammer,mallet,5in stub hammer,dry wall hammer
40in hex pipe wrench
my bad i meant "bags"
3ft level
drill set
2ft garden sears
moblie band saw
6 crescent wrenches
and a apprentice to carry it all for you
Lol at that Klein meter going on and off. Always does that in my bag, then I bought a better bag with a better spot so I wouldn’t crush the meter
everywhere I go...........need a hard case for it lmao
thanks for the vid, at least i can get these, while i wait to find someone that needs a golfer or helper, just starting to try find my self in the electrical field. if any more tips, much appreciated, studying on and off every day. my gf is a pediatrician, wanna compete with her pay or make more doing this ;]
u were very helpful, thank u
APPRENTICES! DONT LISTEN TO THIS GUY! THIS IS THE GUY THAT'LL YELL AT YOU FOR NOT FINDING YOUR TOOLS IN YOUR BAG🤣🤣🤣 JK good video man! Legit good tool list!
Thanks man!
Awesome video!!! 👍🏻
whats the name of the belt?
How in the world did you get that tool belt for $50? I'm looking at Home Depot online and the prices I'm seeing aren't coming anywhere close to that.
I have the same tool belt, the only downside to having this klein tool belt is that it doesn't have handles for you to pick it up when taking it off, you practically have a death grip on this thing... Also it's 50 bucks at home depot
This belt is $50 at HD, its the other one with the classic Klein logo that cost more
Нормальный такой набор. Привет из России
Why electricians in the USA use screwdrivers without insulation? A lot of them use these yellow Klein Tools (I know there are good) ones that do not have insulation. In Europe, most of the electricians use screwdrivers with insulation as they are Wiha, Wera, Knipex...?
Hammer? You just showed a whole bag of hammers
A sawzall before a voltage meter, wow, just wow.
good stuff.
👍 💛
what about safety glasses and gloves and a first aid kit
Does the company not provide that?
Detector voltage it's vital !!!! Take care !!! Why tougether with another iron tools Why ?
2:14 - So combination pliers are side cutters now? That's one heavy bag for an apprentice. I'd swap out the power tools for a better mix of hand tools.
None of the screwdrivers are VDE insulated?
A lot easier for a kid to get work if he has the basic tools to start with I know my company we hate to see an apprentice coming with his hands empty + it means they’re going to lose our stuff. Saying all that I didn’t know how to wire a plug top😂 after a year I had a couple drills a ladder & a crappy old car but I could get a job anywhere as it was obvious I gave a shit
Im on a 4 month waiting list. Im buying tools every month to get ready. Im studing TABE for school entry exam test. Cause they not gonna hire anyone with lower than a 9th grade reading and math level. Anyways i didnt have any tools so i bought a klien starter kit. But because im starting out i dont want to start with the top of the line tools. I just went harbor friengt shopping for tools that I didn't have. All are Pittsburgh and has a lifetime warrenty. I got a Pittsburgh stuby hammer for stapling cables to wall $2.99. I got a 12 inch tool bag for $6.99, long nose huge voltage pliers for $4.99, 3 pc insulated plier set 24.99 with 20% off coupon $19.99, insulated screwdrivers set $9.99. 8in round file for $3.49 and a 34 piece baby screwdriver precision set $7.99. Total spent $63.96.
I’m a 2nd year apprentice. The Klein starter kit is great and harbor freight is good for some. But I would say to return the insulated screwdrivers and get the Milwaukee kit for $20 at Home Depot. Also return that screwdriver kit. Get the Klein 11 in 1 screwdriver and a better screwdriver kit at Home Depot. Electricians need quality in our screwdrivers. You don’t want cheap harbor freight insulation on a lot of voltage.
Dont cheap out on your tools bro. Trust me this game is serious, so you need serious tools. Yeah you can get away with cheap stuff a lot of the time. But dont let one mistake be a fatal one because you didnt have a quality tool that protected you. Klein, knipex, wiha...do yourself that favor and pick them up.
If you don't have the money yet you better go with a bucket tool organizer.
Lol why the screwdriver never seen the need for them, I don’t carry the one. Always just my impact with bits and extensions
I hope thats a joke
forgot about a meter
KSI Vizzi0N no, he mention about it, but her is a problem; when you have a guy - ho know how to use hammer and screwdriver, - you are lucky!! Wold you agree with me on that?? And then - he will learn from you how to use pin tester, or multimeter to figure out were is HOT wire and were is 120 were is 220 ...
This is not a beginner tool bag !!!
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