The bad thing about inexpensive tool bags, is the dark colored interior. I hate "losing" some tool, just because it decided to blend in with the dark color of the bag. The more expensive ones usually have bright colored interiors, making it easier to find whatever you are looking for.
This is so true because when I was younger, I never had this issue. I could look inside a black bag with little light and find what I needed. Then one day, I just couldn't. Everything just got a little darker. Perfect 20-20 vision, I am just in my mid 30's and have to adjust. Blackout on the outside is beautiful, on the inside. However, it's a nightmare! Lol
I think this applies to tools too. I used to have a cheap pair of allen keys that I always had trouble finding. Recently bought a wera set (multicolored, very bright) and now I find them instantly
@@h8GWspray paint inside a bag will sluff off in a go bag of mechanics tools. Different solvents get introduced over time, and presto chango, youve essentially added never-seize into the bag.
I do handyman work. After spending about $75 every 12-24 months on a replacement tool bag, I found Veto bags. I was concerned about paying $200+ for the bag, but it was one of the best purchases I've made. I've had it for 5 years and it looks/delivers just like new. And after hating every drill bag option out there, I purchased the Veto drill bag...and have loved every minute of using it. Glad you mentioned Veto, Glad you gave glory to God.
How does it go with drills? Im a cabinet maker so i will probably only use 2% of the tool loops they have and just store my impact, drill, spare batteries, combo square tape and other smaller things. Ive been looking all day for good drill bags but its really hard when almost every bag out there is for electricians
Best thing to do is, get the honest rating before spending a lot of money on a tool, high price doesn't always mean high quality, generally, yes, not always
I'm an Electrician, too. Here in Germany. Most of my tools are from Knipex. I have several Cobras. 300, 250 and 185mm. They are really good. For sidecutters, I like the comfort grip more than the electrician grip. For storing I have Milwaukee Packout cases which are the best I have bought in the last 30 years.I have no use for Tool bags.
@@aaronschocke2147 Klein makes their MODbox lineup now which is basically milwaukee packout too. It's gonna be a while for klein to catch up to the milwaukee ecosystem when it comes to attachments and stuff though. But they are certainly designed for electricians if that's what you do. The base for example has a slot for a rod to put wire in and you can spool it out straight from the box. But if you've already started with milwaukee there's absolutely no reason to change I would say.
The Cobra XS "pump wrench" and the 4 inch silver "pliers wrench" is a little overhyped though imo. I got it, I love the feel of them and I love that they are made in Germany. But I found I never used them really, especially since they didn't have wire cutters so they weren't as useful as a standard Leatherman for EDC. Ended up trading them along with a SOG PowerPint with my mother for a Wave+ and i use it all the time. (she loves small tools and anything made in Germany. Only buys Flexilead for example for dog leashes. She was born in Heidelberg as an American. Also has old USA Craftsman and Superwrench stuff which is no longer made.) She was beyond stoked at the "Made In Germany" markings on the side lol But i LOVE LOVE LOVE my bigger Knipex stuff..i only have a few. I might get them again just for fun though i liked them.
A good friend told me once that you only buy good once...that being said if you need a tool that you will only use a few times cheap isn't always a bad thing. If you are starting out buy from somewhere like harbor freight and replace them with something more expensive when you can afford to or you find a one you like. A new mechanic can't afford to spend a mortgage payment on the snap on truck. If you work in a shop most guys will let you borrow a tool once to see if it's something that will work for you.
Agree. You deal with alot of rust in hvac and to have the ability to clean off the magnet is key. Also the shorty is awesome for a 90° attatchment to get in tight spaces
I second the veto bags. I work as an industrial maintenance technician. I bought many bags just like you but they all would fall over when opened. Except the crescent brand backpack. The problem with the crescent bag is that the stitching on the straps came undone after about 6 months with 30lbs of tools stuffed inside. After that I bought the veto, and the difference in quality is astronomical. If you need a bag for professional use then veto is my only option.
Knipex 10” cobras and Knipex 12” cobras is all you need. Company should buy you 16” and larger adjustable wrenches because it’s not something you will use everyday (unless it’s your primary field). They are heavier and take up a lot of space in your bag.
Companies are not buying people tools. You might get a pair to use, but you're not getting them bought for you. Also, Cobra pliers are only good for removing things you're not going to reuse. Pliers wrenches are better for everyday work. Also people's jobs dictate the tools they need on an everyday basis. So making a broad statement like that is useless. Most electricians don't need 12 cobras.
yeah pliers wrenches are great when surface finish/damage is a concern. You have any comments on them chrome-plated vs. the atramentized+polished finish knipex does for those? I've started getting some rusting on the atramentized stuff (in humidity+salt area) but hear some negatives on the chrome. I have 2 chrome tools myself & I think atramentized looks better quality (more consistent thickness, etc)@@littlejackalo5326
I do heavy machinery work, and the mega size cobras are perfect as they fit and grip certain things that pliers wrenches just don't. Love them, but yeah they are large and heavy.
The knipex have multiple handle coatings. If you are going to be doing anything live up to 1000v invest in the yellow and red insulation knipex. The blue red comfort grip with crimp is my pair of choice. Just use the right tool for the right job.
Я возможно вас удивлю, двухкомпонентные рукоятки одинаково выдерживают испытательное напряжение не зависимо от расцветки, сине-красные дешевле и беру всегда хром, но в последнее время ржавеют в шарнире и это печально, качество нас покинуло
Haha I’m an hvac tech and those malco nut drivers for us are amazing because 1/4 and 5/16 is 90% of what we use. I have a drill driver that has a 4” malco nut driver that I don’t think I’ve ever took off of that drill 😂
I’ve loved your videos man, we do a little bit of everything so have found a lot of cross over from what you suggest to what I’ve found works good for us as well.
I have Milwaukee fuel 18v, 12v and dewalt 20v. There is 0 difference in durability, performance etc. I started getting Milwaukee because they have a way better tool line up. I use both brands all day everyday. Yet to have a single tool fail.
Не смогли договорится на уровне Евросоюза про единый формат батарей, поэтому приходится держать зарядки и аккумуляторы разных линеек. Милуоки предподчительней из-за широкой линейки и верность устоявшимься стандартам 12 и 18 вольт.
The good thing about the reversible you can clean the magnet though that’s my biggest issue with the just the regular bits. Once you get stuff in them they’re really hard to clean so the reversible ones are handy because you can take the tip off and clean the magnet.
I own too many veto bags! They are the best!!! Just got the MB5B for my service bag! I work in hvac and veto is just so much better! I started with the Klein backpack when I started in the trades and it was great but after getting a veto backpack or bag, nothing compares! I’ve been using the tech XL for install and just got the MB5B, I also have the tech pac and many more that i got from special deals veto was running! I highly recommend, the only thing I don’t like about veto is an open top bag, but the one I have I always had tools fall out and just prefer a closed bag. Great stuff man!
Well done. I am now 72 and only retired last year. The tool quality and selection is tremendous now days. The cordless tools have improved so much from our first choices and I like the Milwaukee tools except for their hammer drills. Felt this way from their corded ones in the 7Os to the cordless today. Hilti does in mho a more effective job. Buy what you like but in 49 years I have used a lot of tools. Fun to see some one enjoying the trade.
Except most hand tools now suck and "they don't make them like they used it". Check out videos of old wire cutters vs modern wire cutters. Only the forged Knipex actually works on cutting copper; the rest gets micro chipped instantly.
Ужас, в «благополучной» америке в 70 лет вышли на пенсию, мы путину всю плешь проели за 65 лет, ведь он обещал не трогать социалистическое достижение в 60лет пенсии. Я малявка, только с горшка, но помню самодельные шлямбуры из водопроводных труб, которыми пробивали кувалдами отверстия в кирпиче, сейчас я успешный мастер с золотыми руками и использую сурж Милуоки и Книпекс, на пенсию не надеюсь, всё деградирует, кушаю и выпиваю пока шевелюсь, надежда на детей, а не на государство
I use the Milwaukee Packout backpacks, use it every day and is very durable, works with my pack out boxes, and never tips over. Highly recommend them. Been using the same bag for close to 3 years now still no threads tearing, (30lbs of tools everyday) holding up the best out of all that I have used so far, well worth the money. For the 22" tongue-in-grooves I actually like the Duralast over the Channellock's, just have a better bite in my book.
Hang on there skippy. FUEL is More than just brushless tools. You also have to remember that Milwaukee started out onbthis cordless train by building and selling and improving their now entry level line. They are still great tools, especially for just starting out in the trades. They can buy into the Milwaukee brand and collet the batteries and chargers and invest more into Milwaukee and their better line as the tradesmen makes more money. So, after Milwaukee made the brushed line, they made their Brushless Line. They are absolutely better than the entry level, but tend to cost a little bit more. However, Milwaukee then introduced their FUEL line, which improved upon their Brushless line, and of course, more money. But as a professional myself, i do own a few non FUEL Milwaukee cordless tools. None of them have given me any problems. So while I agree that you should buy quality tools when you can afford them, don't discourage people from buying what they can afford.
@@realpatriot5896 I scrolled through a few of the comments, and must have either not seen yours or just didn't scroll down far enough. But my Grandfather taught me about Buy Once, Cry Once when I was a young kid. He was a die hard Milwaukee tool user from the 30's and 40's. But not only Milwaukee, he also used other quality tools, many of which are probably still being used somewhere, by some craftsman/tradesman that looks at his tools and says, "They don't make them this heavy any more.
For the larger pliers, buy the Doyle brand that harbor freight sells. They are damn near identical to channellock and half the cost. Edit: I do also own the huge knipex & Channellock brands. I picked up the largest Doyle's for specifically running 5" rigid. All we run is large rigid and haven't had any issues with them yet.
I haven't been disappointed with Doyle brand. I usually grab them when I'm in Harbor freight and thinking I could use a second pair of such-and -such and I've been happy enough that when I rummage around in my tool bag and happen to grab the Doyle I'm not disappointed. That's saying something considering everything else is mostly knipex and milwaukee. Not saying they're just as good, but if I'm not tossing the Doyle's back to grab another pair that's saying something. I have to keep pairs of pliers and cutters I don't mind handing to a helper and those fit the bill
I've got the Klein bag. It suits my needs as a handyman...almost. It fits all of my common use hand tools and such, and leaves my hands free for carrying larger stuff when needed. _However,_ it falls right over when it's open. If I want to keep it upright, I have to zip it at least partially shut after grabbing each tool. It gets annoying.
The falling over issue is exactly why everyone should just throw away their other tool bags and very the Veto bags, pouches, or backpacks. Just get a Veto. You won't regret it.
I work for a power company but in maintenance not in the electrical side, Knipex everything is my favorite and I absolutely love anything Klein too especially their screwdrivers, nut drivers and side cutter and lineman pliers. Veto pro packs are awesome. We use Milwaukee 28 Volt cordless tools at my work and they are animals!
As someone that did low voltage for ages... the Ideal RJ-11/RJ-45 Telemaster crimper (10 out 10 crimps would be perfect. When you are 100 up in the air on the end of a boom and need the crimp to work 100%, this is the crimper you want). The grey Greenlee 77HP-G tone generator and 200EP-G probe (Ever look at a wall of telephone cross connects and need to find a signal on a weak line? This is the set you will wish you had). Fluke punch down tool (after a few hundred cables the tip looks still sharp). The rest in the tool bag could be cheap junk but those three will save tons of time by being the right tool to do it right the first time. They also let other low voltage guys know you are not an idiot.
2:18 Sorry, but you kinda confused me You gave away the brushless one to your dad? I got the impression you were saying brushless was the way to go? So which is better: brush using tools or brushless tools?? I'm getting ready to buy my first impact driver and I want to make the right decision. My Walmart brand Dremel uses brushes and I haven't had any problems with it, but it's only used a few times a month.
I caught that misstatement also. I think his mind was going faster than his mouth could keep up. Not dissin him, I do it too. Brushless can withstand more abuse. We were drilling 6” holes in wall panels. One after the other with a Milwaukee Fuel drill. The next day, someone else took over and used the tradition brushed battery drill and burned it up before break. Both new Milwaukee battery drills. So if you plan on using it for tough jobs or long periods of time a brushless drill is well worth the extra money. Others have said Milwaukee have brushless tools that are not part of their Fuel lineup but I have no experience with them. The Fuels are great.
I followed what he was saying. He gave away his "brushed" set to his Dad. Brushless is the way to go for a better performing longer lasting (battery life, and tool life) tool. But he was also saying that Milwaukee makes 2 brushless versions and you should always step up and get the better of the 2 versions. And that would be the Fuel version. With Milwaukee, in their M12 and M18 lines, if you want the best version of their tool, make sure it's the Fuel version, and not just the brushless version. When you get a Milwaukee Fuel version of any of their cordless power tools, the Fuel version will always be the best version that Milwaukee makes of that particular tool.
I bought the brushless non fuel drill and impact. Drill has enough power for up to moderate use. Impact has only one speed but both tools are fine for my uses doing repairs on my property and house. More compact and lighter
i understand the nut driver set completely. that malco one you have though is more for hvac. helps to have all lengths to get into tight spaces. i use that tiny size all the time in a 90
Don’t mean to comment twice but can I ask how come you didn’t try the Milwaukee pack out bag? Not the one that was showcased in the video, the one with the clips on the bottom. Unless you prefer the hard bottom, just was wondering because whenever I see the pack out bag it’s always standing up it never falls unless someone walks into it of course
Malco does produce there flip bits in longer shanks, I believe it's 3" and 6". Personally I like them more than dedicated sized bits simply because you can remove the driver part and clear the magnets of metal shavings .
How are the blades on your knipex diagonal cutters? I've had mine for only 6 months (10 inch, angled, dipped handle) and the joint has become loose enough that the blades will snap past each other and chip each other. not happy for how expensive they were.
Probably a lemon, mine are still good after a decade or so. Get a new one, i don't know how long the guarantee is, but it will be covered if it is only a few months or years old.
As a low voltage data technician, I got the M12 surge very recently. It has quickly convinced me that its the optimal impact driver for our kind of work. Very often were working with delicate cameras with little tamper proof fasteners so you want something gentle yet fast. At the same time, we need something powerful enough to drive medium size 3/8 concrete anchors to actually mount these bigass cameras with. Instead of carrying an electronic screwdriver plus a standard impact, you can just use the surge. The speed 1 has very slow, weak impacts, perfect for not stripping small fasteners or damaging electronics. And when you need some power, crank it up to speed 2 or 3 it will easily put anchors in concrete. It really is a great multitool. Plus, you have the added bonus of not damaging your hearing as much, since its much quieter than other impacts! Overall, a very impressive tool that has a lot to offer, highly recommend 👌
I repair rooftop package units. When I bought a nice Veto bag, I realized that it was far too heavy, even when empty, to rope up onto commercial roofs. When my truck was stolen with the tool bag in it, I did not replace it. An HD bucket holds the tools with the least weight factor, and I can sit on it when diagnosing control wiring. I also bought that Klein bag, and have never used it.
You have to watch out milwaukee has brushed tools being the lowest tier, and then they have a mid-grade brushless lineup, and then the fuel being their top tier.
@americanelectrician oh definitely that's the only lineup I purchase and use. However if I was just a homeowner and wanted to save some money I might consider the brushless non-fuel lineup. I think it's funny people complain about the price I see milwaukee on sale from various places more than dewalt, makita or any other brand. I did go a few years with hitachi before it merged and became metabo hpt and it served me extremely well for the price however they just don't have the lineup of other brands.
@americanelectrician yea fuel def way to go I see people all the time try to bring craftsman and ryobi if homeowner it's ok but not for everyday use I'm an electrician as well that m12 is great my go to
9:52 I agree with the Standard nut drivers but that flip one you showed is the best style you can buy in my opinion. You can actually clean the metal shavings out of them (which if your putting self tapers in there’s going to be metal shavings.)which you can’t do with the regular style nut drivers or the sets you showed. Just buy a 6” extension and leave it in a bag with the flip nut drivers. But NOTHING annoys me then a bunch of metal shaving stuck in the normal style nut drivers (short or long) that’s almost impossible to scrap out.
I would want the Veto Pro backpack like you showed. I have a Pro Pack XL and LC as my regular bags, but would rather a backpack. Same as you industrial & commercial, and I hate the way my Klein falls over constantly.
literally did what you did 1,100 later i am replacing all of my cheap and honestly replacing my kind of expensive with what is best. your channel is hands down one of my number 1 resources for this excursion
As a metal fabricator, I hate brushless power tools because they always stop spinning under medium to heavy torque and give you that annoying ‘beeeeep’ when they stop spinning. The only thing worse than a drill stopping midway through drilling stainless (which work hardens the steel) is breaking a cobalt bit off in a blind hole. Brushed tools will keep spinning even after they start smoking under heavy torque loads. As an electrical, mechanical, and plumbing foreman in charge of 25 tradesmen I also prefer the Veto. Several of my crews have either the Klien or Milwaukee bags and they all love my Veto and they all wish they would have spent the extra $50-150 for the Veto. Those cheaper bags are already expensive so cry once buy once.
He's right to some degree. With Milwaukee in particular, the Fuel versions of the tool communicates with the battery and when pushed too hard to the point where the motor will burn up and self destruct, the tool will stop working to protect itself. It's like having a circuit breaker to trip to protect the equipment, the tool or user from failing. But if you don't care to save the tool and would rather have it continue working until it actually burns up and goes on fire in some cases, only the brushed versions will do that. It sounds crazy and you might ask someone why they would want that? But in some cases, that's what they need. Also be aware that brushed motors are usually easier to fix or repair, because in many cases all they need is a new set of brushes instead of a new complete motor. Brushes are cheap to make and replace. But, in many if not all cases, the top of the line brushless version of a certain tool will be more powerful to do the work. And the battery will last longer on it between charges. And it will not burn itself up like the brushed version will. So while he's correct about destroying the tool by pushing it so far that it self destructs, in most cases it's better to use the brushless version because the tool can handle more load, but will shut itself down before it burns itself up and self destructs. You have to ask yourself which is more important. And for most, it's better to save the tool. If you're pushing the tool past its limits all the time, then you're probably using the wrong tool for the job. There are probably better suited tools that won't self destruct when you use them to do that particular job. But that's a whole different topic.
I’ve never seen the use for wire strippers to be honest is it something to do with fragile cable? I use a basic pair of timco cable cutters and they work fine for me
I like the short nutdrivers because I can always make them longer with an extension. Can’t make an extended nut driver shorter. There’s often times where I need the short nut driver over an extended one.
I don’t have any drivers that are two sided but it seems like it would be easy to clean metal shavings out of them. If I were shopping would probably get the small set with an extension and a 5/16”, and Phillips long driver
This man is not lying. I was a fire sprinkler fitter for 10 yrs. Milwaukee Brushless will last for years. The cobras are money! Hands down best in the field. And the veto bag.. also money. Now I am a glaizer, and we use a lot of different nut drivers.. so I am excited to look at the wiha set up you got there. Good work sir keep it up.
As a Master Electrician of nearly 30 yrs.... I use only two brands now, Greenlee and Klein and lately Milwaukee, For the money, best that I have found AND, have not replaced anything ( other then "lost" tools LOL ) for at least 10 years and yes, I use my strippers, side cutters, screwdrivers, linesmen, channel locks ect.. every day.
Dude, get the klien 6 in hollow shaft nut drivers. Impact rated, 1/4" drive, and comes with a ratcheting handles. The set isn't very expensive, and they are a game changer. Just as good as the wiha ones, but the hollow shaft makes them way more useful.
So I have beef with nut drivers. Not related to length though, it's the magnets. I don't know what it is, but all the magnets break rendering the driver useless. The only ones that I've found so far that have the magnets hold up is the rack-a-tiers racky bits, but they tend to round off sooner than other bits. Have you ever had your wiha magnets break in the nut drivers? I've wanted to get these for a while, but I struggle with having to buy 6 instead of just 2 (1/4" and 5/16" primarily) Now regarding your thought on Knipex side cutters (diagonal cutters) personally i've found that the handles flex wayyy too much taking away all of your leverage on those bigger-than-you-should cuts. Have you found the same results or do you just not mind the flex?
I love those forged strippers! Hopefully Knipex will make a chrome insulated version for the north American market. Would be handy with a crimper also. Veto bags...nothing else to say lol great video man!
😂I think if you can’t keep the short nut driver, it’s your problem not the tool’s problem. I actually love the short drivers so much better than long ones. When you need to fit in small space, they are stubby. And when you need to reach far, you always have the 6 in or 12 in lock extension. You can put entire set short bit in a small case with a extension. Much lighter. Or if you do a lot of big commercial work or industrial work, I understand you may not care, you can leave a lot of tools in a gang box. But for small residential jobs, if small thing can fit in a case that easy to carry with the main tool bag, it would save you a lot of trips from going back to the truck. If every trip to go in and out you need to clean you boots or climb stairs, ladder even need to watch home owner’s pet to not go out of the door. It such a pain. After long time I suffered this. I want everything of mine compact, multi functional and easy to carry
Klein just came out with a hollow, magnetic, impact nut driver set. Also includes a ratcheting handle. I would recommend those over the wiha for a similar price. Klein Tools 32950 10:34
One disagreement is with the choice of the large channel lock over Knipex, one vital consideration is jaw opening capacity, which goes to knipex. Especially if you have to take off things like stuck 6 1/2” filter lids.
As an electrician since 1979, and my first 15 years in the oil and gas industry ,if your running 3” rigid conduit you better buy yourself some Rigid aluminum pipe wrenches. The largest “pump pliers” I have owned are the 440 Channel locks. 12”. Knipex cobra pliers are extremely overpriced. I also have to agree with you. Veto bags are probably the best available. I have their Tech OT-LC. Best advice I can give an apprentice is buy the best quality tools that you can afford. Quality tools will last you for a career.
idk man, on a suspension job and a brake job one time when I had channellocks, cobra's, locking pliers & slip joint pliers available to me - the jaw design and the localized heat treating of the teeth create a bite that has made the Cobra's been the ONLY tool to get me out of, shoot, 3-5 jams working on rusty midwestern cars.
Knipex is the only pliers I have used that have held up to industrial use at a corrugated plant. And let me tell you, we use A LOT of diaphragm pumps 1"- 3". These pliers are the only ones that will hold up to the jobs we use them on. I like Knipex so much. I bought a set of their adjustable wrenches. Best damn pliers I have ever used. Pro tip. Buy them off the snap on truck so when they wear out. You can get new ones quick.
One of the best things I’ve done as a maintenance technician is upgrade my tools. I went with a m12 set for its light weight form(plan to upgrade to the fuel versions) and used to have a pack out. Selling it since I realized I was bringing in all my tools and in reality was only using a few tools. My veto tp3b has been perfect for 80% of my repairs with my veto CT-XL for my power tools and wrenches the other 20% of the time
Have you heard of flex power tools? all their items are brushless, there batteries are like bricks they can be dropped or kicked around and still work perfectly fine, also they are an all-metal build internally. in other words, they are all business.
@@americanelectrician I do have them, they haven’t let me down, and they go through wood like nothing, one feature I will say was annoying, since I hadn’t seen it in the manual is on the drills they will stop to prevent damage if the motor can’t spin, I’ve only found this to happened then too much pressure is put on the drill or if you catch a knot the right way ( that’s only happened when I’m also using a beat up drill bit on the wood). Other than that and the fact there heavier that is to the all metal build, I love them
I own a bunch of Flex Tools. Initially they were more expensive than Milwaukee Fuel tools, but came with a Lifetime Founders Warranty, (which they keep extending), so that helped justify the cost a little. But they definitely weigh more, because 24 Volt tools always will over 12 volt or 18 volt, due to more battery cells needed. But, the Flex batteries have started leaking black goo out of them, damaging tool bags, carpets, and anything else they leak on. This is a well documented issue, that Flex has unofficially acknowledged. They will replace all of your batteries as part of the Lifetime Warranty, but if they ruined your bag, or your customer's carpets or even your jacket or clothes, who's paying for that crap? Not Flex! Lol Plus Flex doesn't nearly have the lineup of specialty power tools that Milwaukee has. I'm not going to say Flex is terrible, but they have some major issues that anyone considering them should be aware of. So with that being the case, just go with Milwaukee Fuel tools. They don't necessarily make "THE BEST" of everything, but their core tools are amazing, and the specialty tools like the KO Sets, the Wire Crimpers, the Wire Strippers, Pro Press tools, Pex tools, Pipe Threaders and cutters are all top notch. So why go with anything else? Seriously. Before anyone accuses me of being biased, know that I own and have tried many, if not all, the other major brands. Some of them are very good and might even make an odd power tool better than a comparable Milwaukee Fuel tool, but overall if I had to go with one brand and stick with it for all my needs, it would be Milwaukee Fuel. This applies to electricians, plumbers, mechanics, carpenters, and almost every other trade that works with cordless power tools like we all need to. Flex, DeWalt, Bosch, Makita and Metabo all make some great cordless power tools as well. For instance, Makita makes a great rear handle circ saw, or the Metabo HPT 36 Volt makes a great recip saw, or the Flex recip saw is also great because it's vibration dampening is much better than Milwaukee's. So those tools are all really good, and in most cases as mentioned, better than the Milwaukee Fuel versions of those tools. But the Milwaukee Fuel versions will keep up and perform almost as good. But because Milwaukee has the specialty tools that none of the others offer, it's easier to just go with Milwaukee Fuel for just about everything. If you don't mind having multiple battery platforms, with different chargers and all the other complications that come along with multiple brand power tools, then by all means, go for some of the other brands as well. But if you want just one brand. Just one battery platform from a company that offers just about anything you will ever need including the specialty trade specific power tools, and the tools will perform and the company will stand behind said tools, Milwaukee Fuel is the way to go. Period.
@@El_Diablo_LI I get what you’re saying, by no means do I mean to knock Milwaukee I have a few of there tools as well and they are great. But so far I haven’t had any problem with the flex, I will say I appreciate you making a fair claim to make others aware. But my main enjoyment with flex is the power output I’ve gotten from them, also with them being a newer(ish) brand they still have things to figure out I won’t say there perfect but they got room to improve for the future and I’m sure they will, now sure there’s the argument Milwaukee is already solid and so are many other tool brands, and that’s an argument I agree with, but like I’ve said before I enjoy flex, and at the end of the day that’s just my preference just like Milwaukee is yours from the sounds of it, but again thanks for pointing some of the faults out, cons are just as important as pros to consider
I had the same Wiha nutdrivers, they re amazing, but I recently got the Klein nutdrivers, they re color coded, have good magnets but the best thing is that they re HOLLOW! The shafts are 4in hollow, which is absolutely amazing! Game changers.
Relax on the impacts. What you want is the m12 installation driver. I bought a second one i like it so much. The grip is what makes it and they dont advertise it heavily enough. It's life changing. Using a normal grip gun feels weird now... You get the precision of a pencil grip with power of a pistol. It's AMAZING inside electrician doesnt need an impact unless you are driving lags. All it does is strip screws. tools these days have PLENTY of power that is why m12 works for everything except drilling holes through multiple studs/plates.
Милуоки гидравлика, да и обычный импакт прекрасно подходит для сверления, важно согласовать обороты и подачу, поэтому низкие обороты с большим крутящим моментом выигрывают у шуруповёртов, которые сгорают от недостатка охлаждения при низких оборотах. Я прекрасно нарезаю и резьбу суржиком
lol you are very passionate. Personally I fix my own rental properties and work from time to time with my electrician brother in law, and so far I haven’t had your experience with “cheap tools”….. For example on Number 1&2 I would recommend the exact opposite. I would never recommend fuel because the amount they are “better” isn’t enough to matter on 98% of jobs. 12v brushed drivers, do all my finish work, assemble cabinets, do all my electrical, and run my rough in hvac. Now I buy the fuel when they go on sale, but I probably am in 8 battery lines and hate being somewhere where I have to run for a tool. And I’m not saying you can’t spend money on expensive tools, but I have multiple full remodels going on at one time and there is no way I’m spending 3-5 times as much on a tool that isn’t any better especially when I likely have at least 4-5 sets. Now I think you are spot on when it comes to the bag situation. This has been a struggle I’ve had for years. I honestly think I’m going to move away from them all together and go to mod’ing up some small rolling tool boxes.
If you like the 10inch cobras that Knipex makes you should get the 10inch automatic self-adjustable pliers huge game changer than their push button style but they only make it 10inch
Brother,Ur Video at 5:40 , those Big Knipex,do wonders for me. I’m an Electrican for 25yrs, & Knipex, never disappointed me. Most of my coworkers seen me used them & they all went and got Knipex’s .
Here's the thing about DeWalt XR (usually meaning Extended Runtime) tools. While they are in many cases the better version of the DeWalt tool, similar to how Milwaukee Fuel would be their best version, that's not always the case with DeWalt. Let me explain. DeWalt makes so many versions of their tools in some examples, like a drill, it can be really confusing to know if you're getting DeWalt's best version of that drill. This is because Really is inconsistent with their naming convention and versions. Yes, the XR version is better than their Atomic version, which is their smaller, more compact line of tools. But DeWalt will sometimes sell multiple XR versions, depending on which retailer is selling the tool. An example of this, is the Power Detect version which is sold at Lowe's, or the Flex Volt Advantage version which is sold at Home Depot. The Power Detect version, or 998 actually outperforms the Flex Volt Advantage 999 version in almost every test done. But, it also depends on which battery you pair with the tool. Because believe it or not, the battery does make a difference. And to make it even more confusing, using the Flex Volt Advantage battery on the Flex Volt Advantage tool doesn't always make that particular drill perform the best it can, like you would expect. And then, there is the Flex Volt Advantage 20 volt version of certain tools like their recip saw, their circular saw, or their angle grinder. And then there is the 60 volt version of each of those tools. And while common wisdom would expect the 60 volt version to outperform the 20 volt version of the same tool, that's not always the case either. Which makes it even more confusing. The point of my comment is, DeWalt has a problem with their versions of certain tools. There are just too many versions and it's hard to know if you're actually getting their best version because they make it so hard to know, because their naming system sucks. And there are too many versions of certain tools like their drills, to know if you're actually getting their best version. With Milwaukee, if you get their Fuel version, you know you're getting their best version. Because with Milwaukee, the Fuel version is no doubt their "Best" version that will perform better than any other version in that same battery platform. So it's easier to know that you're getting their best version. One other interesting tidbit with a DeWalt is this. They make their Atomic Line of tools specifically for Home Depot. And this is because they make their 12 volt Extreme line of tools specifically for Lowe's. Lol So while you can sometimes get a DeWalt Atomic version of their tools at other online retailers, like Ohio Power Tools or Acme Tools, or even Ace Hardware or Grainger, you will never be able to get the DeWalt Atomic tools at Lowe's. And at the same time, you will never be able to get the DeWalt 12 volt Extreme tools at a Home Depot. And you can't get any DeWalt Power Detect tools at Home Depot, but also you can't get any Flex Volt Advantage tools or batteries at Lowe's. Confused? I don't blame you for being confused! I think DeWalt does this intentionally to confuse their average customer! This is why with DeWalt cordless power tools, they makes it so confusing to know which is sold where, and which version is the better version, I believe they have a problem that they need to address. But I also believe they never will, which is maddening.
The shape of what I'm working on determines which pliers i use. When I use water pump pliers I will use pliers with flat jaws when I am working on some that has flat surfaces. When I work on something round I will use pliers that are curved. If I need to unthread large pipe I would rather use the large Knipex vs large Channellock. If I was working on something like a 3 inch brass bushing with the hex shoulders I would rather use the large Channellock.
Why do you need such a huge Cobra? I build pond filters, so I should use one for 2"-4" fittings. Still I use mostly an oil filter plier. And the reason is that a PVC fitting does not require such a huge torque. So a 10 USD plier does the job perfectly for me. I cannot imagine an electrician using a giant Cobra other than fighting with a grizzly bear.
Despite being a DIYer, I sprung for the Milwaukee Fuel tools and I love it. It is not really needed for a DIYer but, I see the value in them because I want the best performance and durability.
You need to be more objective - when you're talking about the strippers, you don't tell us WHY they're bad. You just keep telling us "Buy professional tools" and you never talk about the difference. What makes the bad ones bad? Why are they bad? What do the professional tools do that the cheaper ones don't do. This whole video is just you stating your preferences and not backing them up with any real data or any real info. It's basically just "trust me bro" type of bullshit.
That's how most YT type tool videos go...or a company sends products in which U aren't going to get an honest review, and often the reviewer is reviewing a brand new tool he's had zero experience with long term so everything is just broad statements.
That’s what a lot of these “reviews” are, just opinions. If one tool was that much better than the competition, then they would be the only one out there as the rest would just die out. I have a lot of tools, even though I’ve been retired for quite a while. I keep buying more.😢 so I have multiple tools if the same type. Some really excellent, high priced tools I have I find I don’t use that much. Because they aren’t that good? No, because they feel awkward to me, so I don’t reach for them. He prefers the channel locks. I’ve got a bunch. But they’re clumsier to use and take more time. So I’ve got a bunch, but rarely use them. I prefer the Knipex. Yeah, they’re more expensive, but much faster to adjust and don’t lose that adjustment while you’re using them.
Wire strippers that are cheap can rip off the copper while also ripping off the insulation. This ruins the wire if you're not careful, increases the load on the wire, and can cause the insulation to burn up over time and can lead to a short or a fire. The wire strippers also can be harder to use after a short while if you're using them everyday which makes the former issues more common. I haven't bought the knipex wire strippers but I've only heard good things about them. Instead I use the ratcheting wire strippers because I've never had issues with them in the car or planes but I've had tight spaces where I have to use the cheap wire stripper set in cars. Usually it'll do ok but I always go for the ratcheting wire strippers first just to keep the copper in good condition.
I think you should give away a tech bag like you showed in this video. All of my Veto tool bags are open top, which is convenient around the house but when I travel to a location to help out my elderly parents or a friend, it would be nice to have a completely closed bag. I have three sizes of Veto tool pouches that I load up for the specific job I am doing. Since I am retired and just do DYI projects, and I buy good tools now because cheap tools are frustrating to use. Kinipex and Wera are some of my favorites.
Hey american electrician I'm an electrician in the UK, just wanted to let you know that if you want to do your European viewers a favour you could mention the different plier sizes in metric as well as imperial. Knipex place their sizes in their product codes, the last 3 digits usually tend to be the size in millimetres say for example on the cobras you'll have 87 01 180 sb the first set of numbers is the type of tool the second set of numbers is the finish and handle type. The third set of numbers is the size so I'm this example it would be 180mm and sb is just the packaging type. Just some food for thought you could potentially make a video explaining it to your viewers for when they're shopping around for knipex pliers
Hey American electrician i'm a casual viewer in USA. If 99% of your viewers are in US stick with imperial. Extra numbers just adds confusion to us free folk, and allot of effort for the creator. Also Europeans are more adapt to convert everything from imperial to their measurements. The other reason unless it's a tool that is both here and cross the pond it does not matter.
@@bravobrkпривет, американский зритель, я профессиональный электрик из СССР, сейчас Россия, весь цивилизованный мир мыслит в метрической системе, а до вас ни как не доплывёт, захваченный пиратами, эталон метрического счёта, мир гораздо удобнее и проще ваших устаревших дробей. Да, у нас ещё чувствуется наследие вашей индустриальной помощи (за это отдельное огромное спасибо) трубы и сантехника до сих пор в дюймах. Вот китайцы молодцы, у них на внутреннем рынке исключительно метрика.
i use that same klein bag and now that i watched your video i realize how much it annoys me. i've been using it for 5 years and meanwhile the veto bags dont fall over?! what have i been doing?!
В России царь Пётр Первый насильно бороды брил государевым людям, чтобы походили на европейцев, которыми он восхищался, а у нас безбородый считался геем. Сейчас попроще к бритолицым относятся, но борода по прежнему в почёте
Had a helper buy a 300. Veto back pack, I went through three cheaper ones while his ran circles compared to them, i was retiring soon so I didn't get one that I didn't need.
Not gonna lie I don’t see it. I just set the tools up that I used for the video and took the picture for the thumbnail. I try to be transparent with what I deliver in a video sorry this mislead you
Good video! I have to disagree with your assessment of the 16" cobras though. While not an every day tool, when I'm working on larger pipes and fittings, these things are phenomenal. The 16" channellocks are good too, but Knipex blows them out of the water, IMO.
I have 5 veto bags I bought and never used because I thought they would work for me but didn't work the way I wanted. I do hvac for 35 years and still have not found the perfect bag. I have a great design idea but no money to make a prototype. Tryed talking to veto but no luck there
I am a tradesman and work in the oil refinery and we use the Milwaukee drills all the time some are fuel and some not we have no issues with either drills and they are used all the time all year round….
Fun fact in the m18 line Milwaukee has non fuel brushless tools. I think the entry level brushless get overshadowed by the fuel versions in my opinion.
I love my m12 impact because of that grip. I damaged my m12 impact because of a random job I had to do which was installing 3 sheets of plywood to metal beams for a commercial service. I was driving 6-inch-long self-tapping lag screws to that, and my impact did like 7 screws before it got too hot and jammed up, later I opened the impact up and fixed it. The wires for the lights on it was cut in half from it getting too hot and they no longer work. I Was wanting to find a replacement part but you half to replace the entire electronics, which costs 100 bucks so I will just do without the lights :( Still, it is a miracle that that small impact survived that abuse.
Use the shit out of what you can afford, man. We all started somewhere. All my first hand tools were Husky. I slowly started replacing one tool at a time with a higher quality one. First, my linemans, then strippers, pliers, screw drivers, etc. You will get better performance and longer life out of a higher quality tool. But 50 bucks for knipex linemans is way more steep than 29, I know.
Use whatever you can but don’t go invest a ton of money into a platform that won’t fit your needs for forever. If you can switch over to something that has a more comprehensive line of brushless tools i would slowly start to switch. It’ll save you a lot of trouble being on the same battery platform
This guy is me thirty years ago😂. Bought a crapload of shitty tools to fill my tool bucket. Got shit on by the entire crew. Struggled to do the work. Learned my lesson and piece by piece put together an awesome set of tools. The top journeyman in our shop saw I was serious and took me under his wing. Never been laid off. Definitely due to my journeyman training me and understanding the importance of using good tools. Great video. You’re saving many apprentices from the pain we went through.
I do residential and commercial hvac and use both 1/4-5/16 and 5/16-3/8 long and short Malco bits and i like them very much. Klein I've seen hands down are the absolute worst. I've had my Malcos from the start and they're still magnetized. Countless times I've seen young "trendy techs" buy the klein with all the nut drivers on it, and they break or fall off after a few uses, especially the installers. It seems like for service techs the magnets fall out on them. Never had a magnet issue with my Malcos. I think the Malco has molded or formed magnetism as opposed to klein or milwaukee stand alone magnet as it's own separate component. Malco is the way to go for hvac for sure.
I feel your pain. I finally bought my cordless tool set when the Dewalt 18v XRP proved themselves. Back then Dewalt also had the larger selection of tools. By the time I bought them the 20v max was just around the corner. Now I have some newer Dewalt and Milwaukee. Milwaukee has come on strong the last few years.
Depending on what type of electrician you are can affect which tools you use. I do marine work and do both North American and International electrical systems. This is an excellent video for an electrician.
I was recently gifted one of the older Milwaukee m12 brush impact drivers, it works good but I plan on upgrading the battery from the 1.5 ah to 5.0 ah high output battery. It should be good.
Good video but one thing to point out is that Milwaukee Fuel does not mean brushless. Milwaukee has brushless tools and brushless Fuel tools. I.e. M18 impact driver (2656-20), M18 brushless impact driver (2850-20), and M18 Fuel impact driver (2953-20)
That Knipex is about $37 for one. The Kobalt is right around $22 for three. Yes, i understand quality comes at a cost, but for general around the house work, i would prefer the three pack of Kobalt over one $40 plier.
I had one of those klein backpacks, it absolutely sucked to work out of. The tool pouches are horrible, tool access is horrible. It doesn’t open wide enough and it won’t stand up once you get it loaded.
Going thru tool bag dilemmas now. Started with a cheap gym bag type. It was ok, but always collapsed and was super annoying. So I've moved to a crescent rolling box. I work in rough terrain so the wheels were not a selling point. I'm not sure I'm feeling it yet. Don't think a backpack is the answer either though.
If your working with insulated, you should be in level 3 PPE working on HOT WORK WHICH SHOULD VERY RARELY BE DONE!! Ex: Changing/installing a breaker, when panel cannot be shit down!. I know everyone gonna say this and that. Been doing it since 99 when there was no safety. Then I went to work with Cintas. After working with them I'm 100% qualified to be a safety manager at any type of construction or maintenance. Great video, if u want some ideas for some future video topics I got some ideas.
For my classes our $200 tool kit came with the Klein bag. Everyone in my class agrees that we’re gonna upgrade to something else eventually. Lots of stuff seems to get lost, and some of our tools struggle to fit in it.
honestly i really like the regular handle knipex. they fit much better in my bags but i have a lot of comfort grips because for some reason i can usually find them for less than the regular handles
My dad was a professional diesel mechanic- He taught me "You never save any money buying cheap tools"!!
He wasn’t wrong!
My old strap on dealer said the same thing
@@burnedupsparkytipsandrevie9597Hazet Koken Stahwille Wright tool, youre welcome
Would only buy Walmart brand tools. But had several sockets break in half. Now I only buy home depot top brand names. Avoid H-Freight garbage
Buy once, cry once.
The bad thing about inexpensive tool bags, is the dark colored interior. I hate "losing" some tool, just because it decided to blend in with the dark color of the bag. The more expensive ones usually have bright colored interiors, making it easier to find whatever you are looking for.
It is great to actually be able to find what you need
This is so true because when I was younger, I never had this issue. I could look inside a black bag with little light and find what I needed. Then one day, I just couldn't. Everything just got a little darker. Perfect 20-20 vision, I am just in my mid 30's and have to adjust. Blackout on the outside is beautiful, on the inside. However, it's a nightmare! Lol
Just spray some silver spray paint on the inside of a cheap bag
I think this applies to tools too. I used to have a cheap pair of allen keys that I always had trouble finding. Recently bought a wera set (multicolored, very bright) and now I find them instantly
@@h8GWspray paint inside a bag will sluff off in a go bag of mechanics tools. Different solvents get introduced over time, and presto chango, youve essentially added never-seize into the bag.
I do handyman work. After spending about $75 every 12-24 months on a replacement tool bag, I found Veto bags. I was concerned about paying $200+ for the bag, but it was one of the best purchases I've made. I've had it for 5 years and it looks/delivers just like new. And after hating every drill bag option out there, I purchased the Veto drill bag...and have loved every minute of using it. Glad you mentioned Veto, Glad you gave glory to God.
I have a propack . It falls over easily when loaded with tools which sucks
Used to use husky trash bags to hold my tools😂
How does it go with drills? Im a cabinet maker so i will probably only use 2% of the tool loops they have and just store my impact, drill, spare batteries, combo square tape and other smaller things. Ive been looking all day for good drill bags but its really hard when almost every bag out there is for electricians
@@gromkour5341у вас в америке есть течьбилд, клипсы и отдельная кобура для шуруповёрта решат ваши потребности
Im very proud to be the only one in the company with milwaukee because no one can bum my batteries or anything like that.
I love Milwaukee. It’s a good choice
im the same but i have makita and everyone has milwaukee or dewalt
I have a large M18 drill, it's amazing, I've used it for over half an hour, and it still doesn't need recharging at all
Best thing to do is, get the honest rating before spending a lot of money on a tool, high price doesn't always mean high quality, generally, yes, not always
that’s true, always check because usually you’ll find a video or two on UA-cam talking about exactly what you’re looking for
I'm an Electrician, too. Here in Germany.
Most of my tools are from Knipex. I have several Cobras. 300, 250 and 185mm. They are really good.
For sidecutters, I like the comfort grip more than the electrician grip.
For storing I have Milwaukee Packout cases which are the best I have bought in the last 30 years.I have no use for Tool bags.
Knipex makes best forsure
These Milwaukee boxes have been a game changer!!!
@@aaronschocke2147 Klein makes their MODbox lineup now which is basically milwaukee packout too. It's gonna be a while for klein to catch up to the milwaukee ecosystem when it comes to attachments and stuff though. But they are certainly designed for electricians if that's what you do. The base for example has a slot for a rod to put wire in and you can spool it out straight from the box. But if you've already started with milwaukee there's absolutely no reason to change I would say.
@skylargartamaker7296 I prefer the Toughbuilt Stacktech. Theyre the best locking mechanisms by far imo
The Cobra XS "pump wrench" and the 4 inch silver "pliers wrench" is a little overhyped though imo. I got it, I love the feel of them and I love that they are made in Germany. But I found I never used them really, especially since they didn't have wire cutters so they weren't as useful as a standard Leatherman for EDC. Ended up trading them along with a SOG PowerPint with my mother for a Wave+ and i use it all the time. (she loves small tools and anything made in Germany. Only buys Flexilead for example for dog leashes. She was born in Heidelberg as an American. Also has old USA Craftsman and Superwrench stuff which is no longer made.) She was beyond stoked at the "Made In Germany" markings on the side lol But i LOVE LOVE LOVE my bigger Knipex stuff..i only have a few. I might get them again just for fun though i liked them.
A good friend told me once that you only buy good once...that being said if you need a tool that you will only use a few times cheap isn't always a bad thing. If you are starting out buy from somewhere like harbor freight and replace them with something more expensive when you can afford to or you find a one you like. A new mechanic can't afford to spend a mortgage payment on the snap on truck. If you work in a shop most guys will let you borrow a tool once to see if it's something that will work for you.
I’m in HVAC and those Malco flip socket it like the best tool you can have hands down! But different field so maybe that’s why lol
Agree. You deal with alot of rust in hvac and to have the ability to clean off the magnet is key. Also the shorty is awesome for a 90° attatchment to get in tight spaces
I second the veto bags. I work as an industrial maintenance technician. I bought many bags just like you but they all would fall over when opened. Except the crescent brand backpack. The problem with the crescent bag is that the stitching on the straps came undone after about 6 months with 30lbs of tools stuffed inside. After that I bought the veto, and the difference in quality is astronomical. If you need a bag for professional use then veto is my only option.
My 50's army backpack never falls over.
And no one is gonna steal it, they rather go for the vetos, milwaukee, dewalt etc
They really are so much better it’s insane
Knipex 10” cobras and Knipex 12” cobras is all you need. Company should buy you 16” and larger adjustable wrenches because it’s not something you will use everyday (unless it’s your primary field). They are heavier and take up a lot of space in your bag.
I carry my 10s everywhere. I don’t keep my big pliers with me but I keep them on the van
Companies are not buying people tools. You might get a pair to use, but you're not getting them bought for you. Also, Cobra pliers are only good for removing things you're not going to reuse. Pliers wrenches are better for everyday work. Also people's jobs dictate the tools they need on an everyday basis. So making a broad statement like that is useless. Most electricians don't need 12 cobras.
yeah pliers wrenches are great when surface finish/damage is a concern. You have any comments on them chrome-plated vs. the atramentized+polished finish knipex does for those? I've started getting some rusting on the atramentized stuff (in humidity+salt area) but hear some negatives on the chrome. I have 2 chrome tools myself & I think atramentized looks better quality (more consistent thickness, etc)@@littlejackalo5326
I’m a plumber and I love Knipex channel locks. And my Lenox multi bit screwdriver for all the different nut drivers it has.
I do heavy machinery work, and the mega size cobras are perfect as they fit and grip certain things that pliers wrenches just don't. Love them, but yeah they are large and heavy.
The knipex have multiple handle coatings. If you are going to be doing anything live up to 1000v invest in the yellow and red insulation knipex. The blue red comfort grip with crimp is my pair of choice. Just use the right tool for the right job.
Я возможно вас удивлю, двухкомпонентные рукоятки одинаково выдерживают испытательное напряжение не зависимо от расцветки, сине-красные дешевле и беру всегда хром, но в последнее время ржавеют в шарнире и это печально, качество нас покинуло
Haha I’m an hvac tech and those malco nut drivers for us are amazing because 1/4 and 5/16 is 90% of what we use. I have a drill driver that has a 4” malco nut driver that I don’t think I’ve ever took off of that drill 😂
I believe it😂 it was more so an example for short nut drivers. I lost that one the day after I made this video😂
I’ve loved your videos man, we do a little bit of everything so have found a lot of cross over from what you suggest to what I’ve found works good for us as well.
HVAC guys really do a lot of everything. Its crazy
I appreciate that man!@@calebcrockett1085
I agree. I use a 4" Malco everyday. That's one of those items I wouldn't want to be without.
Lenox makes a multi bit screwdriver that has 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8 nut drivers if you take the bits out. I love it.
Send me the pliers you don’t want. I’ll pay shipping.
I have Milwaukee fuel 18v, 12v and dewalt 20v. There is 0 difference in durability, performance etc. I started getting Milwaukee because they have a way better tool line up. I use both brands all day everyday. Yet to have a single tool fail.
The professional line of power tools is great from most places these days. I love the line up from fuel
@americanelectrician yea I love my fuels too! Great video, man
I went dewalt 20v and am going to stary buying the m12 lineup soon
I loved my Milwaukee electric ratchets, until I tried a Snap-On. There's no comparison.
Не смогли договорится на уровне Евросоюза про единый формат батарей, поэтому приходится держать зарядки и аккумуляторы разных линеек. Милуоки предподчительней из-за широкой линейки и верность устоявшимься стандартам 12 и 18 вольт.
The good thing about the reversible you can clean the magnet though that’s my biggest issue with the just the regular bits. Once you get stuff in them they’re really hard to clean so the reversible ones are handy because you can take the tip off and clean the magnet.
That is a huge benefit. I usually use tape to clean mine out when they get stuff in them
Duct seal compound works wonders for getting metal shaving off of bit magnets. Been using it for years
Yea you got me, I got clickbaited seeing the M12 thinking you were about to criticize my favorite tool I've ever bought 😂, good video.
I own too many veto bags! They are the best!!! Just got the MB5B for my service bag! I work in hvac and veto is just so much better! I started with the Klein backpack when I started in the trades and it was great but after getting a veto backpack or bag, nothing compares! I’ve been using the tech XL for install and just got the MB5B, I also have the tech pac and many more that i got from special deals veto was running! I highly recommend, the only thing I don’t like about veto is an open top bag, but the one I have I always had tools fall out and just prefer a closed bag. Great stuff man!
Well done. I am now 72 and only retired last year. The tool quality and selection is tremendous now days. The cordless tools have improved so much from our first choices and I like the Milwaukee tools except for their hammer drills. Felt this way from their corded ones in the 7Os to the cordless today. Hilti does in mho a more effective job. Buy what you like but in 49 years I have used a lot of tools.
Fun to see some one enjoying the trade.
Hilti does make a great sds. I really appreciate that! Congrats on retirement!
@@americanelectrician Hilti makes a nice Ramset gun too. I like hilti stuff. Top of the line imo.
Except most hand tools now suck and "they don't make them like they used it". Check out videos of old wire cutters vs modern wire cutters. Only the forged Knipex actually works on cutting copper; the rest gets micro chipped instantly.
Hush old man, your time has passed.
Ужас, в «благополучной» америке в 70 лет вышли на пенсию, мы путину всю плешь проели за 65 лет, ведь он обещал не трогать социалистическое достижение в 60лет пенсии. Я малявка, только с горшка, но помню самодельные шлямбуры из водопроводных труб, которыми пробивали кувалдами отверстия в кирпиче, сейчас я успешный мастер с золотыми руками и использую сурж Милуоки и Книпекс, на пенсию не надеюсь, всё деградирует, кушаю и выпиваю пока шевелюсь, надежда на детей, а не на государство
I use the Milwaukee Packout backpacks, use it every day and is very durable, works with my pack out boxes, and never tips over. Highly recommend them. Been using the same bag for close to 3 years now still no threads tearing, (30lbs of tools everyday) holding up the best out of all that I have used so far, well worth the money. For the 22" tongue-in-grooves I actually like the Duralast over the Channellock's, just have a better bite in my book.
Hang on there skippy. FUEL is More than just brushless tools. You also have to remember that Milwaukee started out onbthis cordless train by building and selling and improving their now entry level line. They are still great tools, especially for just starting out in the trades. They can buy into the Milwaukee brand and collet the batteries and chargers and invest more into Milwaukee and their better line as the tradesmen makes more money.
So, after Milwaukee made the brushed line, they made their Brushless Line. They are absolutely better than the entry level, but tend to cost a little bit more.
However, Milwaukee then introduced their FUEL line, which improved upon their Brushless line, and of course, more money.
But as a professional myself, i do own a few non FUEL Milwaukee cordless tools. None of them have given me any problems.
So while I agree that you should buy quality tools when you can afford them, don't discourage people from buying what they can afford.
Basically the same thing I said so I agree with you!
@@realpatriot5896 I scrolled through a few of the comments, and must have either not seen yours or just didn't scroll down far enough. But my Grandfather taught me about Buy Once, Cry Once when I was a young kid. He was a die hard Milwaukee tool user from the 30's and 40's. But not only Milwaukee, he also used other quality tools, many of which are probably still being used somewhere, by some craftsman/tradesman that looks at his tools and says, "They don't make them this heavy any more.
Не соглашусь, буду настаивать на приобретение лучшего, скупой платит дважды. Только максимальное качество
For the larger pliers, buy the Doyle brand that harbor freight sells. They are damn near identical to channellock and half the cost. Edit: I do also own the huge knipex & Channellock brands. I picked up the largest Doyle's for specifically running 5" rigid. All we run is large rigid and haven't had any issues with them yet.
I have used them before and they did work well
I haven't been disappointed with Doyle brand. I usually grab them when I'm in Harbor freight and thinking I could use a second pair of such-and -such and I've been happy enough that when I rummage around in my tool bag and happen to grab the Doyle I'm not disappointed. That's saying something considering everything else is mostly knipex and milwaukee. Not saying they're just as good, but if I'm not tossing the Doyle's back to grab another pair that's saying something.
I have to keep pairs of pliers and cutters I don't mind handing to a helper and those fit the bill
Agreed. If its a rarely used item the doyles are more than good enough. I use mine once a month at most and have never had issues with them
01:16 brushed-motor power tools
03:07 cheap wire strippers
05:27 Knipex big (16"-22") Cobras
07:22 store brand pliers
09:40 small nut drivers
12:08 too many Knipex diagonal cutters (pick one)
15:12 cheap tool bags
I've got the Klein bag. It suits my needs as a handyman...almost. It fits all of my common use hand tools and such, and leaves my hands free for carrying larger stuff when needed. _However,_ it falls right over when it's open. If I want to keep it upright, I have to zip it at least partially shut after grabbing each tool. It gets annoying.
The falling over thing is one of the big things. The vetos also have a lot better storage. I have also had my fair share of tool bag spills
The falling over issue is exactly why everyone should just throw away their other tool bags and very the Veto bags, pouches, or backpacks.
Just get a Veto. You won't regret it.
I work for a power company but in maintenance not in the electrical side, Knipex everything is my favorite and I absolutely love anything Klein too especially their screwdrivers, nut drivers and side cutter and lineman pliers. Veto pro packs are awesome. We use Milwaukee 28 Volt cordless tools at my work and they are animals!
I bet those 28v tools are insane!
@@americanelectricianthat’s nothing my 120volt set will blow you out of the water
The Cobras are expensive, but I'll spend the money every time. They grip better, the handles close better, and the handle material is grippier.
They are by far the best pliers out there
Buy Once, Cry Once #electrician #bluecollar #construction
I really like the Klein nut driver 7 in 1 just having it all in one piece keeps me from losing them and they are impact rated
As someone that did low voltage for ages... the Ideal RJ-11/RJ-45 Telemaster crimper (10 out 10 crimps would be perfect. When you are 100 up in the air on the end of a boom and need the crimp to work 100%, this is the crimper you want). The grey Greenlee 77HP-G tone generator and 200EP-G probe (Ever look at a wall of telephone cross connects and need to find a signal on a weak line? This is the set you will wish you had). Fluke punch down tool (after a few hundred cables the tip looks still sharp). The rest in the tool bag could be cheap junk but those three will save tons of time by being the right tool to do it right the first time. They also let other low voltage guys know you are not an idiot.
Понты это действительно важно, встречают по одёжке, провожают (платят) по уму
Those malco nut drivers are my favorite. Just get them in longer doses they do come in six inches. And since it's flip you would need less if i recall
True! It was mostly to show the Milwaukee ones. I just couldn’t find any of them 😂
2:18 Sorry, but you kinda confused me You gave away the brushless one to your dad? I got the impression you were saying brushless was the way to go?
So which is better: brush using tools or brushless tools?? I'm getting ready to buy my first impact driver and I want to make the right decision.
My Walmart brand Dremel uses brushes and I haven't had any problems with it, but it's only used a few times a month.
I caught that misstatement also. I think his mind was going faster than his mouth could keep up. Not dissin him, I do it too. Brushless can withstand more abuse. We were drilling 6” holes in wall panels. One after the other with a Milwaukee Fuel drill. The next day, someone else took over and used the tradition brushed battery drill and burned it up before break. Both new Milwaukee battery drills. So if you plan on using it for tough jobs or long periods of time a brushless drill is well worth the extra money. Others have said Milwaukee have brushless tools that are not part of their Fuel lineup but I have no experience with them. The Fuels are great.
Yeah bro I missed the wording in the video. I gave away my brushed set. Brushless is the way to go
I followed what he was saying. He gave away his "brushed" set to his Dad.
Brushless is the way to go for a better performing longer lasting (battery life, and tool life) tool.
But he was also saying that Milwaukee makes 2 brushless versions and you should always step up and get the better of the 2 versions. And that would be the Fuel version.
With Milwaukee, in their M12 and M18 lines, if you want the best version of their tool, make sure it's the Fuel version, and not just the brushless version.
When you get a Milwaukee Fuel version of any of their cordless power tools, the Fuel version will always be the best version that Milwaukee makes of that particular tool.
I bought the brushless non fuel drill and impact. Drill has enough power for up to moderate use. Impact has only one speed but both tools are fine for my uses doing repairs on my property and house. More compact and lighter
And cheaper than fuel
i understand the nut driver set completely. that malco one you have though is more for hvac. helps to have all lengths to get into tight spaces. i use that tiny size all the time in a 90
Don’t mean to comment twice but can I ask how come you didn’t try the Milwaukee pack out bag? Not the one that was showcased in the video, the one with the clips on the bottom. Unless you prefer the hard bottom, just was wondering because whenever I see the pack out bag it’s always standing up it never falls unless someone walks into it of course
Malco does produce there flip bits in longer shanks, I believe it's 3" and 6". Personally I like them more than dedicated sized bits simply because you can remove the driver part and clear the magnets of metal shavings .
It wasn’t really about the malco bits it was about short bits
How are the blades on your knipex diagonal cutters? I've had mine for only 6 months (10 inch, angled, dipped handle) and the joint has become loose enough that the blades will snap past each other and chip each other. not happy for how expensive they were.
That’s pretty wild. Mine have been great for years. It may have been a bad set id check with Knipex
Klein jaws open wider, I use both because sometimes the knipex jaws are too narrow. 50 years in trade.
Union ,contractors buy our drivers and drills.
Have knipex dykes don’t cut as good as kliens. The cutters are now relegated to retirement.
Probably a lemon, mine are still good after a decade or so. Get a new one, i don't know how long the guarantee is, but it will be covered if it is only a few months or years old.
As a low voltage data technician, I got the M12 surge very recently. It has quickly convinced me that its the optimal impact driver for our kind of work.
Very often were working with delicate cameras with little tamper proof fasteners so you want something gentle yet fast. At the same time, we need something powerful enough to drive medium size 3/8 concrete anchors to actually mount these bigass cameras with.
Instead of carrying an electronic screwdriver plus a standard impact, you can just use the surge. The speed 1 has very slow, weak impacts, perfect for not stripping small fasteners or damaging electronics. And when you need some power, crank it up to speed 2 or 3 it will easily put anchors in concrete. It really is a great multitool.
Plus, you have the added bonus of not damaging your hearing as much, since its much quieter than other impacts! Overall, a very impressive tool that has a lot to offer, highly recommend 👌
I repair rooftop package units. When I bought a nice Veto bag, I realized that it was far too heavy, even when empty, to rope up onto commercial roofs. When my truck was stolen with the tool bag in it, I did not replace it. An HD bucket holds the tools with the least weight factor, and I can sit on it when diagnosing control wiring. I also bought that Klein bag, and have never used it.
You have to watch out milwaukee has brushed tools being the lowest tier, and then they have a mid-grade brushless lineup, and then the fuel being their top tier.
True! They do have the m18 brushless that isn’t fuel. The fuel is where it’s at tho
@americanelectrician oh definitely that's the only lineup I purchase and use. However if I was just a homeowner and wanted to save some money I might consider the brushless non-fuel lineup. I think it's funny people complain about the price I see milwaukee on sale from various places more than dewalt, makita or any other brand. I did go a few years with hitachi before it merged and became metabo hpt and it served me extremely well for the price however they just don't have the lineup of other brands.
@americanelectrician yea fuel def way to go I see people all the time try to bring craftsman and ryobi if homeowner it's ok but not for everyday use I'm an electrician as well that m12 is great my go to
9:52 I agree with the Standard nut drivers but that flip one you showed is the best style you can buy in my opinion. You can actually clean the metal shavings out of them (which if your putting self tapers in there’s going to be metal shavings.)which you can’t do with the regular style nut drivers or the sets you showed. Just buy a 6” extension and leave it in a bag with the flip nut drivers. But NOTHING annoys me then a bunch of metal shaving stuck in the normal style nut drivers (short or long) that’s almost impossible to scrap out.
I would want the Veto Pro backpack like you showed. I have a Pro Pack XL and LC as my regular bags, but would rather a backpack. Same as you industrial & commercial, and I hate the way my Klein falls over constantly.
I love the backpacks! I appreciate the feedback
literally did what you did 1,100 later i am replacing all of my cheap and honestly replacing my kind of expensive with what is best. your channel is hands down one of my number 1 resources for this excursion
Bro thank you! I appreciate the support man and I know I hate that I went through it so I’m tryna help show what’s what!
As a metal fabricator, I hate brushless power tools because they always stop spinning under medium to heavy torque and give you that annoying ‘beeeeep’ when they stop spinning. The only thing worse than a drill stopping midway through drilling stainless (which work hardens the steel) is breaking a cobalt bit off in a blind hole. Brushed tools will keep spinning even after they start smoking under heavy torque loads. As an electrical, mechanical, and plumbing foreman in charge of 25 tradesmen I also prefer the Veto. Several of my crews have either the Klien or Milwaukee bags and they all love my Veto and they all wish they would have spent the extra $50-150 for the Veto. Those cheaper bags are already expensive so cry once buy once.
He's right to some degree.
With Milwaukee in particular, the Fuel versions of the tool communicates with the battery and when pushed too hard to the point where the motor will burn up and self destruct, the tool will stop working to protect itself.
It's like having a circuit breaker to trip to protect the equipment, the tool or user from failing.
But if you don't care to save the tool and would rather have it continue working until it actually burns up and goes on fire in some cases, only the brushed versions will do that.
It sounds crazy and you might ask someone why they would want that? But in some cases, that's what they need.
Also be aware that brushed motors are usually easier to fix or repair, because in many cases all they need is a new set of brushes instead of a new complete motor. Brushes are cheap to make and replace.
But, in many if not all cases, the top of the line brushless version of a certain tool will be more powerful to do the work.
And the battery will last longer on it between charges. And it will not burn itself up like the brushed version will.
So while he's correct about destroying the tool by pushing it so far that it self destructs, in most cases it's better to use the brushless version because the tool can handle more load, but will shut itself down before it burns itself up and self destructs.
You have to ask yourself which is more important. And for most, it's better to save the tool.
If you're pushing the tool past its limits all the time, then you're probably using the wrong tool for the job.
There are probably better suited tools that won't self destruct when you use them to do that particular job.
But that's a whole different topic.
I’ve never seen the use for wire strippers to be honest is it something to do with fragile cable? I use a basic pair of timco cable cutters and they work fine for me
I like the short nutdrivers because I can always make them longer with an extension. Can’t make an extended nut driver shorter. There’s often times where I need the short nut driver over an extended one.
I don’t really run into that super often and if I do I just use a socket and adapter
I don’t have any drivers that are two sided but it seems like it would be easy to clean metal shavings out of them. If I were shopping would probably get the small set with an extension and a 5/16”, and Phillips long driver
What's the difference between the insulated, comfort grip and dipped side cutters?
This man is not lying.
I was a fire sprinkler fitter for 10 yrs.
Milwaukee Brushless will last for years.
The cobras are money! Hands down best in the field.
And the veto bag.. also money.
Now I am a glaizer, and we use a lot of different nut drivers.. so I am excited to look at the wiha set up you got there. Good work sir keep it up.
Of course he wasn't lying, everything he said was an opinion....
As a Master Electrician of nearly 30 yrs.... I use only two brands now, Greenlee and Klein and lately Milwaukee, For the money, best that I have found AND, have not replaced anything ( other then "lost" tools LOL ) for at least 10 years and yes, I use my strippers, side cutters, screwdrivers, linesmen, channel locks ect.. every day.
Knipex, hurry up and make that forged wire stripper insulated!
I know! We need em!
Knipex 13 76 200, i guess... its widely available in europe, no idea about the US
It’s not in the us yet
Working hot? Gonna get caught. ⚡💀⚡
I work live with my comfort grips everyday, completely safe, but would be nice to match my other tools
Dude, get the klien 6 in hollow shaft nut drivers. Impact rated, 1/4" drive, and comes with a ratcheting handles. The set isn't very expensive, and they are a game changer. Just as good as the wiha ones, but the hollow shaft makes them way more useful.
the Milwaukee version of the knipex multi striper pliers is really good too
So I have beef with nut drivers. Not related to length though, it's the magnets. I don't know what it is, but all the magnets break rendering the driver useless. The only ones that I've found so far that have the magnets hold up is the rack-a-tiers racky bits, but they tend to round off sooner than other bits. Have you ever had your wiha magnets break in the nut drivers? I've wanted to get these for a while, but I struggle with having to buy 6 instead of just 2 (1/4" and 5/16" primarily)
Now regarding your thought on Knipex side cutters (diagonal cutters) personally i've found that the handles flex wayyy too much taking away all of your leverage on those bigger-than-you-should cuts. Have you found the same results or do you just not mind the flex?
I love those forged strippers! Hopefully Knipex will make a chrome insulated version for the north American market. Would be handy with a crimper also. Veto bags...nothing else to say lol great video man!
Bro thank you! I know we need the insulated set!
😂I think if you can’t keep the short nut driver, it’s your problem not the tool’s problem. I actually love the short drivers so much better than long ones. When you need to fit in small space, they are stubby. And when you need to reach far, you always have the 6 in or 12 in lock extension. You can put entire set short bit in a small case with a extension. Much lighter.
Or if you do a lot of big commercial work or industrial work, I understand you may not care, you can leave a lot of tools in a gang box. But for small residential jobs, if small thing can fit in a case that easy to carry with the main tool bag, it would save you a lot of trips from going back to the truck. If every trip to go in and out you need to clean you boots or climb stairs, ladder even need to watch home owner’s pet to not go out of the door. It such a pain. After long time I suffered this. I want everything of mine compact, multi functional and easy to carry
Klein just came out with a hollow, magnetic, impact nut driver set. Also includes a ratcheting handle. I would recommend those over the wiha for a similar price. Klein Tools 32950 10:34
Good call. I meant to mention that and totally spaced it. It’s a super cool option from Klein
Thanks for the tip. Ordered!
It's a handy tool for sure
One disagreement is with the choice of the large channel lock over Knipex, one vital consideration is jaw opening capacity, which goes to knipex. Especially if you have to take off things like stuck 6 1/2” filter lids.
As an electrician since 1979, and my first 15 years in the oil and gas industry ,if your running 3” rigid conduit you better buy yourself some Rigid aluminum pipe wrenches. The largest “pump pliers” I have owned are the 440 Channel locks. 12”. Knipex cobra pliers are extremely overpriced. I also have to agree with you. Veto bags are probably the best available. I have their Tech OT-LC. Best advice I can give an apprentice is buy the best quality tools that you can afford. Quality tools will last you for a career.
Their bags are the best!
idk man, on a suspension job and a brake job one time when I had channellocks, cobra's, locking pliers & slip joint pliers available to me - the jaw design and the localized heat treating of the teeth create a bite that has made the Cobra's been the ONLY tool to get me out of, shoot, 3-5 jams working on rusty midwestern cars.
Knipex is the only pliers I have used that have held up to industrial use at a corrugated plant. And let me tell you, we use A LOT of diaphragm pumps 1"- 3". These pliers are the only ones that will hold up to the jobs we use them on. I like Knipex so much. I bought a set of their adjustable wrenches.
Best damn pliers I have ever used. Pro tip. Buy them off the snap on truck so when they wear out. You can get new ones quick.
Книпекс кобра легендарные ключи стоят каждую копейку, вы достойны лучшего инструмента, мы не настолько богаты, чтобы использовать дешёвые вещи
One of the best things I’ve done as a maintenance technician is upgrade my tools. I went with a m12 set for its light weight form(plan to upgrade to the fuel versions) and used to have a pack out. Selling it since I realized I was bringing in all my tools and in reality was only using a few tools. My veto tp3b has been perfect for 80% of my repairs with my veto CT-XL for my power tools and wrenches the other 20% of the time
Have you heard of flex power tools? all their items are brushless, there batteries are like bricks they can be dropped or kicked around and still work perfectly fine, also they are an all-metal build internally. in other words, they are all business.
Yes! I’ve heard of them but I’ve never used any of them. Do you have them?
@@americanelectrician I do have them, they haven’t let me down, and they go through wood like nothing, one feature I will say was annoying, since I hadn’t seen it in the manual is on the drills they will stop to prevent damage if the motor can’t spin, I’ve only found this to happened then too much pressure is put on the drill or if you catch a knot the right way ( that’s only happened when I’m also using a beat up drill bit on the wood). Other than that and the fact there heavier that is to the all metal build, I love them
I'm an avid Flex fan🎉 their new StackPack system is simply undestructable😊
I own a bunch of Flex Tools. Initially they were more expensive than Milwaukee Fuel tools, but came with a Lifetime Founders Warranty, (which they keep extending), so that helped justify the cost a little.
But they definitely weigh more, because 24 Volt tools always will over 12 volt or 18 volt, due to more battery cells needed.
But, the Flex batteries have started leaking black goo out of them, damaging tool bags, carpets, and anything else they leak on. This is a well documented issue, that Flex has unofficially acknowledged. They will replace all of your batteries as part of the Lifetime Warranty, but if they ruined your bag, or your customer's carpets or even your jacket or clothes, who's paying for that crap? Not Flex! Lol
Plus Flex doesn't nearly have the lineup of specialty power tools that Milwaukee has.
I'm not going to say Flex is terrible, but they have some major issues that anyone considering them should be aware of.
So with that being the case, just go with Milwaukee Fuel tools. They don't necessarily make "THE BEST" of everything, but their core tools are amazing, and the specialty tools like the KO Sets, the Wire Crimpers, the Wire Strippers, Pro Press tools, Pex tools, Pipe Threaders and cutters are all top notch. So why go with anything else? Seriously.
Before anyone accuses me of being biased, know that I own and have tried many, if not all, the other major brands. Some of them are very good and might even make an odd power tool better than a comparable Milwaukee Fuel tool, but overall if I had to go with one brand and stick with it for all my needs, it would be Milwaukee Fuel.
This applies to electricians, plumbers, mechanics, carpenters, and almost every other trade that works with cordless power tools like we all need to.
Flex, DeWalt, Bosch, Makita and Metabo all make some great cordless power tools as well.
For instance, Makita makes a great rear handle circ saw, or the Metabo HPT 36 Volt makes a great recip saw, or the Flex recip saw is also great because it's vibration dampening is much better than Milwaukee's. So those tools are all really good, and in most cases as mentioned, better than the Milwaukee Fuel versions of those tools.
But the Milwaukee Fuel versions will keep up and perform almost as good. But because Milwaukee has the specialty tools that none of the others offer, it's easier to just go with Milwaukee Fuel for just about everything.
If you don't mind having multiple battery platforms, with different chargers and all the other complications that come along with multiple brand power tools, then by all means, go for some of the other brands as well.
But if you want just one brand. Just one battery platform from a company that offers just about anything you will ever need including the specialty trade specific power tools, and the tools will perform and the company will stand behind said tools, Milwaukee Fuel is the way to go. Period.
@@El_Diablo_LI I get what you’re saying, by no means do I mean to knock Milwaukee I have a few of there tools as well and they are great. But so far I haven’t had any problem with the flex, I will say I appreciate you making a fair claim to make others aware. But my main enjoyment with flex is the power output I’ve gotten from them, also with them being a newer(ish) brand they still have things to figure out I won’t say there perfect but they got room to improve for the future and I’m sure they will, now sure there’s the argument Milwaukee is already solid and so are many other tool brands, and that’s an argument I agree with, but like I’ve said before I enjoy flex, and at the end of the day that’s just my preference just like Milwaukee is yours from the sounds of it, but again thanks for pointing some of the faults out, cons are just as important as pros to consider
I had the same Wiha nutdrivers, they re amazing, but I recently got the Klein nutdrivers, they re color coded, have good magnets but the best thing is that they re HOLLOW! The shafts are 4in hollow, which is absolutely amazing! Game changers.
Relax on the impacts. What you want is the m12 installation driver.
I bought a second one i like it so much. The grip is what makes it and they dont advertise it heavily enough. It's life changing. Using a normal grip gun feels weird now... You get the precision of a pencil grip with power of a pistol. It's AMAZING
inside electrician doesnt need an impact unless you are driving lags. All it does is strip screws.
tools these days have PLENTY of power that is why m12 works for everything except drilling holes through multiple studs/plates.
Милуоки гидравлика, да и обычный импакт прекрасно подходит для сверления, важно согласовать обороты и подачу, поэтому низкие обороты с большим крутящим моментом выигрывают у шуруповёртов, которые сгорают от недостатка охлаждения при низких оборотах. Я прекрасно нарезаю и резьбу суржиком
lol you are very passionate.
Personally I fix my own rental properties and work from time to time with my electrician brother in law, and so far I haven’t had your experience with “cheap tools”…..
For example on Number 1&2 I would recommend the exact opposite. I would never recommend fuel because the amount they are “better” isn’t enough to matter on 98% of jobs. 12v brushed drivers, do all my finish work, assemble cabinets, do all my electrical, and run my rough in hvac. Now I buy the fuel when they go on sale, but I probably am in 8 battery lines and hate being somewhere where I have to run for a tool.
And I’m not saying you can’t spend money on expensive tools, but I have multiple full remodels going on at one time and there is no way I’m spending 3-5 times as much on a tool that isn’t any better especially when I likely have at least 4-5 sets.
Now I think you are spot on when it comes to the bag situation. This has been a struggle I’ve had for years. I honestly think I’m going to move away from them all together and go to mod’ing up some small rolling tool boxes.
If you like the 10inch cobras that Knipex makes you should get the 10inch automatic self-adjustable pliers huge game changer than their push button style but they only make it 10inch
I am debating between the push button and self-adjusting cobras. Why do you think the self-adjusting is better than the push button?
@christianimperio8731 there's no adjustment you need to do, you just need to squeeze on the handles and it locks into place
I actually have a pair! I’ve been testing them out tho before I put anything up. Love them so far
Автоматическая регулировка это лучшее изобретение и «зубр» были первые, до сих пор ни одного зализанного зуба, книпекс достойны каждой копейки
What was the minimum channellock size you would buy (instead of buying cobras?)
For electrical work 10”
Definitely agree with you about the small malcos getting lost in the tool bag!!!! They always disappear.. the bigger never disappoints! 😎
I actually lost mine the day after I made this video.. no idea where it went 😂
Brother,Ur Video at 5:40 , those Big Knipex,do wonders for me. I’m an Electrican for 25yrs, & Knipex, never disappointed me. Most of my coworkers seen me used them & they all went and got Knipex’s .
Dewalt XR is pretty good. That's what I use. Milwaukee is great too
Most top brands professional line is always a great option!
Here's the thing about DeWalt XR (usually meaning Extended Runtime) tools.
While they are in many cases the better version of the DeWalt tool, similar to how Milwaukee Fuel would be their best version, that's not always the case with DeWalt. Let me explain.
DeWalt makes so many versions of their tools in some examples, like a drill, it can be really confusing to know if you're getting DeWalt's best version of that drill. This is because Really is inconsistent with their naming convention and versions. Yes, the XR version is better than their Atomic version, which is their smaller, more compact line of tools. But DeWalt will sometimes sell multiple XR versions, depending on which retailer is selling the tool.
An example of this, is the Power Detect version which is sold at Lowe's, or the Flex Volt Advantage version which is sold at Home Depot.
The Power Detect version, or 998 actually outperforms the Flex Volt Advantage 999 version in almost every test done. But, it also depends on which battery you pair with the tool. Because believe it or not, the battery does make a difference. And to make it even more confusing, using the Flex Volt Advantage battery on the Flex Volt Advantage tool doesn't always make that particular drill perform the best it can, like you would expect.
And then, there is the Flex Volt Advantage 20 volt version of certain tools like their recip saw, their circular saw, or their angle grinder. And then there is the 60 volt version of each of those tools. And while common wisdom would expect the 60 volt version to outperform the 20 volt version of the same tool, that's not always the case either. Which makes it even more confusing.
The point of my comment is, DeWalt has a problem with their versions of certain tools. There are just too many versions and it's hard to know if you're actually getting their best version because they make it so hard to know, because their naming system sucks. And there are too many versions of certain tools like their drills, to know if you're actually getting their best version.
With Milwaukee, if you get their Fuel version, you know you're getting their best version. Because with Milwaukee, the Fuel version is no doubt their "Best" version that will perform better than any other version in that same battery platform. So it's easier to know that you're getting their best version.
One other interesting tidbit with a DeWalt is this. They make their Atomic Line of tools specifically for Home Depot. And this is because they make their 12 volt Extreme line of tools specifically for Lowe's. Lol
So while you can sometimes get a DeWalt Atomic version of their tools at other online retailers, like Ohio Power Tools or Acme Tools, or even Ace Hardware or Grainger, you will never be able to get the DeWalt Atomic tools at Lowe's.
And at the same time, you will never be able to get the DeWalt 12 volt Extreme tools at a Home Depot. And you can't get any DeWalt Power Detect tools at Home Depot, but also you can't get any Flex Volt Advantage tools or batteries at Lowe's. Confused? I don't blame you for being confused! I think DeWalt does this intentionally to confuse their average customer!
This is why with DeWalt cordless power tools, they makes it so confusing to know which is sold where, and which version is the better version, I believe they have a problem that they need to address. But I also believe they never will, which is maddening.
The shape of what I'm working on determines which pliers i use. When I use water pump pliers I will use pliers with flat jaws when I am working on some that has flat surfaces. When I work on something round I will use pliers that are curved. If I need to unthread large pipe I would rather use the large Knipex vs large Channellock. If I was working on something like a 3 inch brass bushing with the hex shoulders I would rather use the large Channellock.
Why do you need such a huge Cobra? I build pond filters, so I should use one for 2"-4" fittings. Still I use mostly an oil filter plier. And the reason is that a PVC fitting does not require such a huge torque. So a 10 USD plier does the job perfectly for me. I cannot imagine an electrician using a giant Cobra other than fighting with a grizzly bear.
4 in rigid conduit
And bears
Trade work often requires professional tools. I guess you can get away with Mickey Mouse pliers while you work on filters and such.
@american electrician if you're using channel locks on 4 inch rigid then you're doing it wrong. Get a pipe wrench
Из большого не выпадет, все смыкаются до ноля, запас карман не тянет или как у вас в америке говорят: излишек жопу не ебёт
Despite being a DIYer, I sprung for the Milwaukee Fuel tools and I love it. It is not really needed for a DIYer but, I see the value in them because I want the best performance and durability.
You need to be more objective - when you're talking about the strippers, you don't tell us WHY they're bad. You just keep telling us "Buy professional tools" and you never talk about the difference. What makes the bad ones bad? Why are they bad? What do the professional tools do that the cheaper ones don't do. This whole video is just you stating your preferences and not backing them up with any real data or any real info. It's basically just "trust me bro" type of bullshit.
That's how most YT type tool videos go...or a company sends products in which U aren't going to get an honest review, and often the reviewer is reviewing a brand new tool he's had zero experience with long term so everything is just broad statements.
That’s what a lot of these “reviews” are, just opinions. If one tool was that much better than the competition, then they would be the only one out there as the rest would just die out. I have a lot of tools, even though I’ve been retired for quite a while. I keep buying more.😢 so I have multiple tools if the same type. Some really excellent, high priced tools I have I find I don’t use that much. Because they aren’t that good? No, because they feel awkward to me, so I don’t reach for them. He prefers the channel locks. I’ve got a bunch. But they’re clumsier to use and take more time. So I’ve got a bunch, but rarely use them. I prefer the Knipex. Yeah, they’re more expensive, but much faster to adjust and don’t lose that adjustment while you’re using them.
I appreciate the feedback
Wire strippers that are cheap can rip off the copper while also ripping off the insulation. This ruins the wire if you're not careful, increases the load on the wire, and can cause the insulation to burn up over time and can lead to a short or a fire. The wire strippers also can be harder to use after a short while if you're using them everyday which makes the former issues more common. I haven't bought the knipex wire strippers but I've only heard good things about them. Instead I use the ratcheting wire strippers because I've never had issues with them in the car or planes but I've had tight spaces where I have to use the cheap wire stripper set in cars. Usually it'll do ok but I always go for the ratcheting wire strippers first just to keep the copper in good condition.
Бля, поверь, братан, скупой платит дважды, Книпекс стоит своих денег, как и Милуоки, работа в радость
I think you should give away a tech bag like you showed in this video. All of my Veto tool bags are open top, which is convenient around the house but when I travel to a location to help out my elderly parents or a friend, it would be nice to have a completely closed bag. I have three sizes of Veto tool pouches that I load up for the specific job I am doing. Since I am retired and just do DYI projects, and I buy good tools now because cheap tools are frustrating to use. Kinipex and Wera are some of my favorites.
Hey american electrician I'm an electrician in the UK, just wanted to let you know that if you want to do your European viewers a favour you could mention the different plier sizes in metric as well as imperial. Knipex place their sizes in their product codes, the last 3 digits usually tend to be the size in millimetres say for example on the cobras you'll have 87 01 180 sb the first set of numbers is the type of tool the second set of numbers is the finish and handle type. The third set of numbers is the size so I'm this example it would be 180mm and sb is just the packaging type. Just some food for thought you could potentially make a video explaining it to your viewers for when they're shopping around for knipex pliers
Thank you for the tip! I’ll try to include more of the sizes and part numbers!
Hey American electrician i'm a casual viewer in USA. If 99% of your viewers are in US stick with imperial. Extra numbers just adds confusion to us free folk, and allot of effort for the creator. Also Europeans are more adapt to convert everything from imperial to their measurements. The other reason unless it's a tool that is both here and cross the pond it does not matter.
@@bravobrkor just adopt to metric, its inevitable
@@bravobrkпривет, американский зритель, я профессиональный электрик из СССР, сейчас Россия, весь цивилизованный мир мыслит в метрической системе, а до вас ни как не доплывёт, захваченный пиратами, эталон метрического счёта, мир гораздо удобнее и проще ваших устаревших дробей. Да, у нас ещё чувствуется наследие вашей индустриальной помощи (за это отдельное огромное спасибо) трубы и сантехника до сих пор в дюймах. Вот китайцы молодцы, у них на внутреннем рынке исключительно метрика.
What about torque screw drivers? Who do you recommend?
I had channel locks for a long time. Got the 10" cobras. It's definitely a game changer with the Knipex pliers wrench.
The cobras and pliers wrench are in a different league. They’re amazing
i use that same klein bag and now that i watched your video i realize how much it annoys me. i've been using it for 5 years and meanwhile the veto bags dont fall over?! what have i been doing?!
It’ll change your life. I fought getting a veto for the longest time but they’re by far the best bags on the market
I shaved my beard to be just like you bro! Pornstache gang
Bro, it’s the way to go
В России царь Пётр Первый насильно бороды брил государевым людям, чтобы походили на европейцев, которыми он восхищался, а у нас безбородый считался геем. Сейчас попроще к бритолицым относятся, но борода по прежнему в почёте
Had a helper buy a 300. Veto back pack, I went through three cheaper ones while his ran circles compared to them, i was retiring soon so I didn't get one that I didn't need.
Man the only thumbnail is so clickbait, tools you regret and then show all the awesome tools in the thumbnail..guess it works
Not gonna lie I don’t see it. I just set the tools up that I used for the video and took the picture for the thumbnail. I try to be transparent with what I deliver in a video sorry this mislead you
Good video! I have to disagree with your assessment of the 16" cobras though. While not an every day tool, when I'm working on larger pipes and fittings, these things are phenomenal. The 16" channellocks are good too, but Knipex blows them out of the water, IMO.
Noted. Don't buy 'cheap' 'expensive' tools. Buy 'expensive' 'cheap' tools. Goofy.
It makes sense if you actually wrench on shit daily
Been using channel locks for 46.5 years. I’ll have to check out the knipex.
Good video !
I have 5 veto bags I bought and never used because I thought they would work for me but didn't work the way I wanted. I do hvac for 35 years and still have not found the perfect bag. I have a great design idea but no money to make a prototype. Tryed talking to veto but no luck there
I am a tradesman and work in the oil refinery and we use the Milwaukee drills all the time some are fuel and some not we have no issues with either drills and they are used all the time all year round….
There is a bag similar to Veto and it's called Velocity, but I'm not sure if they're available in North America
Fun fact in the m18 line Milwaukee has non fuel brushless tools. I think the entry level brushless get overshadowed by the fuel versions in my opinion.
As it should be. The fuel is wayyyyy better
I love my m12 impact because of that grip. I damaged my m12 impact because of a random job I had to do which was installing 3 sheets of plywood to metal beams for a commercial service. I was driving 6-inch-long self-tapping lag screws to that, and my impact did like 7 screws before it got too hot and jammed up, later I opened the impact up and fixed it. The wires for the lights on it was cut in half from it getting too hot and they no longer work. I Was wanting to find a replacement part but you half to replace the entire electronics, which costs 100 bucks so I will just do without the lights :( Still, it is a miracle that that small impact survived that abuse.
I bought the wiha nut driver 6” set and I was disappointed. The magnets weren’t strong at all.
Whattttt. What nut drivers have stronger magnets?
What are your thoughts on Porter Cable and Kobalt brands? I have those and I’m wondering if I should switch. 1st year apprentice electrician here.
Use the shit out of what you can afford, man. We all started somewhere. All my first hand tools were Husky. I slowly started replacing one tool at a time with a higher quality one. First, my linemans, then strippers, pliers, screw drivers, etc. You will get better performance and longer life out of a higher quality tool. But 50 bucks for knipex linemans is way more steep than 29, I know.
Use whatever you can but don’t go invest a ton of money into a platform that won’t fit your needs for forever. If you can switch over to something that has a more comprehensive line of brushless tools i would slowly start to switch. It’ll save you a lot of trouble being on the same battery platform
This guy is me thirty years ago😂. Bought a crapload of shitty tools to fill my tool bucket. Got shit on by the entire crew. Struggled to do the work. Learned my lesson and piece by piece put together an awesome set of tools. The top journeyman in our shop saw I was serious and took me under his wing. Never been laid off. Definitely due to my journeyman training me and understanding the importance of using good tools. Great video. You’re saving many apprentices from the pain we went through.
I do residential and commercial hvac and use both 1/4-5/16 and 5/16-3/8 long and short Malco bits and i like them very much. Klein I've seen hands down are the absolute worst. I've had my Malcos from the start and they're still magnetized. Countless times I've seen young "trendy techs" buy the klein with all the nut drivers on it, and they break or fall off after a few uses, especially the installers. It seems like for service techs the magnets fall out on them. Never had a magnet issue with my Malcos. I think the Malco has molded or formed magnetism as opposed to klein or milwaukee stand alone magnet as it's own separate component. Malco is the way to go for hvac for sure.
Unfortunately I bought my first M12 impact driver before the fuel came out
It’s been in your hands a minute then!
I feel your pain. I finally bought my cordless tool set when the Dewalt 18v XRP proved themselves. Back then Dewalt also had the larger selection of tools. By the time I bought them the 20v max was just around the corner. Now I have some newer Dewalt and Milwaukee. Milwaukee has come on strong the last few years.
Depending on what type of electrician you are can affect which tools you use. I do marine work and do both North American and International electrical systems. This is an excellent video for an electrician.
I was recently gifted one of the older Milwaukee m12 brush impact drivers, it works good but I plan on upgrading the battery from the 1.5 ah to 5.0 ah high output battery. It should be good.
Good video but one thing to point out is that Milwaukee Fuel does not mean brushless. Milwaukee has brushless tools and brushless Fuel tools. I.e. M18 impact driver (2656-20), M18 brushless impact driver (2850-20), and M18 Fuel impact driver (2953-20)
That Knipex is about $37 for one. The Kobalt is right around $22 for three. Yes, i understand quality comes at a cost, but for general around the house work, i would prefer the three pack of Kobalt over one $40 plier.
I had one of those klein backpacks, it absolutely sucked to work out of. The tool pouches are horrible, tool access is horrible. It doesn’t open wide enough and it won’t stand up once you get it loaded.
Going thru tool bag dilemmas now. Started with a cheap gym bag type. It was ok, but always collapsed and was super annoying. So I've moved to a crescent rolling box. I work in rough terrain so the wheels were not a selling point. I'm not sure I'm feeling it yet. Don't think a backpack is the answer either though.
I would check out vetos website. They have almost anything you can think of
If your working with insulated, you should be in level 3 PPE working on HOT WORK WHICH SHOULD VERY RARELY BE DONE!! Ex: Changing/installing a breaker, when panel cannot be shit down!. I know everyone gonna say this and that. Been doing it since 99 when there was no safety. Then I went to work with Cintas. After working with them I'm 100% qualified to be a safety manager at any type of construction or maintenance.
Great video, if u want some ideas for some future video topics I got some ideas.
Why not use a pipe wrench instead of the large adjustable?
For my classes our $200 tool kit came with the Klein bag. Everyone in my class agrees that we’re gonna upgrade to something else eventually. Lots of stuff seems to get lost, and some of our tools struggle to fit in it.
It is definitely a starting place but an upgrade is worth it
Hey, do you have the link of the back pack ?
It’s in the description!
My veto pouch broke after 2 weeks, haven’t done back since.
honestly i really like the regular handle knipex. they fit much better in my bags but i have a lot of comfort grips because for some reason i can usually find them for less than the regular handles