I agree ! I have a Stanley all in one screwdriver looks the same as yours..I would also encourage young apprentices to use electic screwdrivers from day one! Will help them not have damaged forearms later on in life (like me😢)
My thoughts on screwdrivers when i started my electrical apprenticeship was buying a multi screwdriver with all the (6 inch) bits i needed in the handle. the bits also fit into my screwgun/impact driver so one screwdriver held all the bits and served as the storage for my impact bits saving space in my toolbelt. the most recent klein multi i purchased is wild. its basically a 12-in-1 with phillips, flat, robbie, 1/4, 5/16, etc.
You earned an at a boy from me. There is everyone trying to sell mlre stuff on the internet. Finally someone gets it and doesnt have to seell everyjthing that is latest and greatest
29 years in the trade 100% agree skills trump toys. There is a balance to be found between the guy who packs in 150lb of tools for literally any project and the guy who thinks he can wire an entire building with a 11 in one and linesman pliers and still be effective. As time goes on you learn when to pack the extra weight and when to shed it. It's all about finding the balance and what's most effective.
It comes with experience, knowing what to bring, if you don’t have a truck or van always fully loaded with tools. In carpentry, you usually end up needing every type of saw and hand tool every day, even if you don’t expect it.
I think that Lenox screwdriver in the video is the 9-in-1. When I worked as an ATM Technician I carried a Craftsman 5-in-1 (I think it’s a rebranded Klein) I bought from Sears. For my nut drivers I had a set of Xcelite 99 series. Been thinking about picking up the Klein 32500 11-in-1 and the combination #1/2 bit to swap out the torx as needed.
The Klein 32500HD is my new favorite go to multi screwdriver. I haven’t needed another screwdriver since I got that one. It has basically everything and it’s impact rated so I can throw the bits in my impact driver if I need to
I'm working maintenance for a surface mine now, and I get the whole "aren't you going to bring more tools than that?" question. I have a insulated multidriver (phillips/straight blade), a beater straight blade, 10 inch knipex, needle nose with a stripper hole and crimp, a precision multi driver (for small terminal blocks), and a" super-stubby with a 6-n-1 flip socket shaft, all riding in a homemade leather "rocket pocket" back pocket pouch. I carry a few sockets and specialty pliers in a tote that stays with the truck, and carry a fluke clamp-on for testing circuits. I can do about 90% of my duties with this. Those "toys" have their place, but you need to figure out what works for you.
I can't help myself buying European and Japanese tools. The Dollar to Euro and Yen exchange rate is just so good! I think I'm over my electrical splurging though. Agreed. My workhorse of Klein and Knipex hasn't changed in years. And my lineman finally loosened up from use. The fables were true!
@@KittySN I've been really interested in Wera and Wiha tools, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. If you have some of their tools, are they worth the hype?
Plumbers, electricians, HVACR all do use a plethora of tools, but since we have to be very mobile it only makes sense to have a tote tray or small tool bag to gather your tools at your service truck and take only what you need to do the particular repair. It does beg for organization in your service vehicle to be more efficient.
When I was coming up as a helper electrician, I carried as little as possible and had the same thought. Knowledge and skills weigh nothing, tools get heavy. Only been with one shop so far and I do EVERYTHING. Residential, commercial, some industrial, service and construction. I have a HUGE pile of tools. I only use the basics, then clean out my truck. Leave "that tool" at home and at hour 7.5 on a Friday I need "that tool". I'm more a victim of environment than anything, but my situation doesn't allow me to follow this very true and hard earned lesson lol
@@justinpowell2460 Been there too. Lol Don't get me wrong, sometimes a guy needs a specific tool to get a job done, I'm just too old to wear a loaded up toolbelt.😄
I buy US made tools as much as I can. Keep those factories open and running for when we turn this ship around, which has started for sure. Often when I buy another tool, I'm seeing if it'll make my work faster, better, easier. If not, it goes somewhere, just not in my pouch or bag.
Wild that you're fellow union coworkers would make funny of you for have more than the 'required' tools. When I started out, carried 105lbs of tools now around 50. Just because through the years I know what's really needed, and now have like most a lot of "spare tools". I normally just give them away, or set them next to a dumpster.
I know of a carpenter that only Carrie’s a hammer a screwdriver a vast variety of chisels a small pry bar, a paint can opener a hole punch all of these tools in one hand all two of them!
In 2025, Local 3, IBEW Union, there is a culture around having the tools which best suit the person using the tools for the task at-hand. I think the only tools you're missing in your tool pouch for working electricians would be: --2-3 Spade bits of most-used size --Sheetrock knife/saw (preferably foldable) --6"-9" Level with pipe-bending levels integrateed (Klein makes the best one), its orage/gold) --Needle-Nose pliers (can get strippers which are also functional as needle-nose pliers, Milwaulkee makes the best pair) As expediency becomes more appreciated, this pair of strippers is particularly good for stipping hot wires where the insulation is heated by the current. This tool overcomes the issue of having encounteres a very heated wire. [Klein Tools 11061 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper/Cutter]
@@davidespinal4161 Haven't heard that one yet. I looked it up and found this: Attributed to Clint Smith: Clint Smith, a renowned firearms trainer and founder of Thunder Ranch, is often credited with a variation of the phrase: "Beware the man who owns one gun. He probably knows how to use it."
One of my best friends wear Gucci and Louis Vuitton,I wear clothes from Ross and Marshals,but i get more genuine girls at the clubs because I have more skills in talking to them.
I call them, "Toy Boys". Boys with their toys. Eventually you figure out how to get it done with as little as possible. When you're traveling the 11 in ones are nice. I'm also fond of saying everything is Vise Grip size.
You can give a skilled carpenter a pile of wood, nails, hammer, level, Tape measure, saw and square to build a house. An amateur can be given the same pile of wood, chop saw, power nailer, table saw, laser level, etc. the final product will fall over, be out of square/plumb.
You're not going to get a pro to run an extension cord today. They've got to have all their expensive cordless tools. Which I do understand. I'm still paying out extension cords here. Rolling up a 12 gauge 100 footer at the end of the day is not my favorite task. But I'm not running for fresh batteries either.
@@1pcfredI use cordless tools sometimes but still prefer corded tools for the most part. It’s hard to be dependent on only running battery powered tools because it never fails that your batteries will die halfway through cutting something or trying to screw something in and that really gets me aggravated lol.
@@tannerwest6823 corded tools do run all day long if you need them to. Cordless is a lot more convenient but you pay for that convenience. I'd like to have good cordless tools but I can't justify what they cost to buy. I got most of the corded tools I have cheap used. They're old but good stuff. Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch. I can plug them all into the same outlet too. It'd be nice if all cordless tools took the same batteries.
😂😂😂. No way you can build fast without a nail gun . Sheeting would take a lot longer. Framing possibly would be close , but still the gun would be way faster if you have the skills.
This is like telling kids that they don’t need more toys, they should study harder 😂
I agree ! I have a Stanley all in one screwdriver looks the same as yours..I would also encourage young apprentices to use electic screwdrivers from day one! Will help them not have damaged forearms later on in life (like me😢)
Great video- thanks! I have the same background, and my back wishes I would have lightened the tool load many years ago.
@@davidshertzer900 It can be tough because tools are cool and fun to collect. Thanks for your kind words!
My thoughts on screwdrivers when i started my electrical apprenticeship was buying a multi screwdriver with all the (6 inch) bits i needed in the handle. the bits also fit into my screwgun/impact driver so one screwdriver held all the bits and served as the storage for my impact bits saving space in my toolbelt. the most recent klein multi i purchased is wild. its basically a 12-in-1 with phillips, flat, robbie, 1/4, 5/16, etc.
Doing my time as a service plumber right now, look forward to more insight from a skilled tradesman.
You can tell the skill of a cabinetmaker if his shop made tools and jigs outnumber the ones from the store.
You earned an at a boy from me. There is everyone trying to sell mlre stuff on the internet. Finally someone gets it and doesnt have to seell everyjthing that is latest and greatest
29 years in the trade 100% agree skills trump toys.
There is a balance to be found between the guy who packs in 150lb of tools for literally any project and the guy who thinks he can wire an entire building with a 11 in one and linesman pliers and still be effective.
As time goes on you learn when to pack the extra weight and when to shed it. It's all about finding the balance and what's most effective.
It comes with experience, knowing what to bring, if you don’t have a truck or van always fully loaded with tools. In carpentry, you usually end up needing every type of saw and hand tool every day, even if you don’t expect it.
I think that Lenox screwdriver in the video is the
9-in-1.
When I worked as an ATM Technician I carried a Craftsman 5-in-1 (I think it’s a rebranded Klein) I bought from Sears. For my nut drivers I had a set of Xcelite 99 series.
Been thinking about picking up the Klein 32500 11-in-1 and the combination #1/2 bit to swap out the torx as needed.
The Klein 32500HD is my new favorite go to multi screwdriver. I haven’t needed another screwdriver since I got that one. It has basically everything and it’s impact rated so I can throw the bits in my impact driver if I need to
I'm working maintenance for a surface mine now, and I get the whole "aren't you going to bring more tools than that?" question. I have a insulated multidriver (phillips/straight blade), a beater straight blade, 10 inch knipex, needle nose with a stripper hole and crimp, a precision multi driver (for small terminal blocks), and a" super-stubby with a 6-n-1 flip socket shaft, all riding in a homemade leather "rocket pocket" back pocket pouch.
I carry a few sockets and specialty pliers in a tote that stays with the truck, and carry a fluke clamp-on for testing circuits.
I can do about 90% of my duties with this.
Those "toys" have their place, but you need to figure out what works for you.
@@shadowulf You nailed it.
I can't help myself buying European and Japanese tools. The Dollar to Euro and Yen exchange rate is just so good!
I think I'm over my electrical splurging though. Agreed. My workhorse of Klein and Knipex hasn't changed in years.
And my lineman finally loosened up from use. The fables were true!
@@KittySN I've been really interested in Wera and Wiha tools, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. If you have some of their tools, are they worth the hype?
Plumbers, electricians, HVACR all do use a plethora of tools, but since we have to be very mobile it only makes sense to have a tote tray or small tool bag to gather your tools at your service truck and take only what you need to do the particular repair.
It does beg for organization in your service vehicle to be more efficient.
Yep, buy all the tools you won't need later!!
@@SleepysAutomotive It's tough though. We all love tools and we just can't wait to buy the next one, me included!😄
When I was coming up as a helper electrician, I carried as little as possible and had the same thought. Knowledge and skills weigh nothing, tools get heavy. Only been with one shop so far and I do EVERYTHING. Residential, commercial, some industrial, service and construction. I have a HUGE pile of tools. I only use the basics, then clean out my truck. Leave "that tool" at home and at hour 7.5 on a Friday I need "that tool". I'm more a victim of environment than anything, but my situation doesn't allow me to follow this very true and hard earned lesson lol
@@justinpowell2460 Been there too. Lol
Don't get me wrong, sometimes a guy needs a specific tool to get a job done, I'm just too old to wear a loaded up toolbelt.😄
I buy US made tools as much as I can. Keep those factories open and running for when we turn this ship around, which has started for sure.
Often when I buy another tool, I'm seeing if it'll make my work faster, better, easier. If not, it goes somewhere, just not in my pouch or bag.
@@cavscout888 For sure. Milwaukee with their new line of US made tools are definitely looking like a contender.
Wild that you're fellow union coworkers would make funny of you for have more than the 'required' tools. When I started out, carried 105lbs of tools now around 50. Just because through the years I know what's really needed, and now have like most a lot of "spare tools". I normally just give them away, or set them next to a dumpster.
I know of a carpenter that only Carrie’s a hammer a screwdriver a vast variety of chisels a small pry bar, a paint can opener a hole punch all of these tools in one hand all two of them!
Amen; somebody had to say it 💯% agreed
In 2025, Local 3, IBEW Union, there is a culture around having the tools which best suit the person using the tools for the task at-hand.
I think the only tools you're missing in your tool pouch for working electricians would be:
--2-3 Spade bits of most-used size
--Sheetrock knife/saw (preferably foldable)
--6"-9" Level with pipe-bending levels integrateed (Klein makes the best one), its orage/gold)
--Needle-Nose pliers (can get strippers which are also functional as needle-nose pliers, Milwaulkee makes the best pair)
As expediency becomes more appreciated, this pair of strippers is particularly good for stipping hot wires where the insulation is heated by the current. This tool overcomes the issue of having encounteres a very heated wire. [Klein Tools 11061 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper/Cutter]
11:35: The proverb is “Beware of the man that carries a small axe.”
@@davidespinal4161 Haven't heard that one yet. I looked it up and found this:
Attributed to Clint Smith:
Clint Smith, a renowned firearms trainer and founder of Thunder Ranch, is often credited with a variation of the phrase:
"Beware the man who owns one gun. He probably knows how to use it."
@@KearneyCreekFarm I like that
One of my best friends wear Gucci and Louis Vuitton,I wear clothes from Ross and Marshals,but i get more genuine girls at the clubs because I have more skills in talking to them.
I would like to learn so I can work around the house and shop.
You “Hit the Nail on the head”!!!
Im 30 years old and just joined the IBEW. This is so true. My backpack weighs 40lbs 😂.
@@PrecursorYang Congratulations brother!
Your building muscle 💪
I call them, "Toy Boys". Boys with their toys. Eventually you figure out how to get it done with as little as possible. When you're traveling the 11 in ones are nice. I'm also fond of saying everything is Vise Grip size.
How many times did the super stars borrow your tools lol.
@@michaeltardi3179 Hahahaha! Excellent point! Sometimes I'd roll up to a job to help out for a day and guys would ask to borrow all kinds of stuff.
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You can give a skilled carpenter a pile of wood, nails, hammer, level, Tape measure, saw and square to build a house.
An amateur can be given the same pile of wood, chop saw, power nailer, table saw, laser level, etc. the final product will fall over, be out of square/plumb.
@@ronaldnaeyaert3653 Ain't that the truth!
You're not going to get a pro to run an extension cord today. They've got to have all their expensive cordless tools. Which I do understand. I'm still paying out extension cords here. Rolling up a 12 gauge 100 footer at the end of the day is not my favorite task. But I'm not running for fresh batteries either.
@@1pcfredI use cordless tools sometimes but still prefer corded tools for the most part. It’s hard to be dependent on only running battery powered tools because it never fails that your batteries will die halfway through cutting something or trying to screw something in and that really gets me aggravated lol.
@@tannerwest6823 corded tools do run all day long if you need them to. Cordless is a lot more convenient but you pay for that convenience. I'd like to have good cordless tools but I can't justify what they cost to buy. I got most of the corded tools I have cheap used. They're old but good stuff. Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch. I can plug them all into the same outlet too. It'd be nice if all cordless tools took the same batteries.
😂😂😂. No way you can build fast without a nail gun . Sheeting would take a lot longer. Framing possibly would be close , but still the gun would be way faster if you have the skills.
Yeah but you can't buy skill, but you can buy tools! More tools I say!
Anyone who needs a tool better buy it now before your new President throws a 25% tariff tax on it.
No niddle nose
@@Bikingeorge Good point. I have a pair, but I rarely use them.