Episode 2 – Tools Every Apprentice Electrician Needs To Start Their Job
TOOLS USED IN THIS EPISODE LINKED BELOW!!
If you're about to start your career as an electrician but don't have a clue what tools you need, feel free to consult this list. In this video I talk about all of the tools that I deem necessary to start your career with. There will be endless tools that you will buy through the years but these are the basics that every apprentice electrician needs.
In order as they appear, I also time-stamped each tool so you can find them easier. If you'd like to buy them I've put links to each tool on Amazon below so you can order them if you'd prefer:
First up is to get a good pouch. You'll need a two-sided pouch with a hammer loop and a tape chain. One side of the bag should have storage for your hand tools, the other side should have multiple pouches for storing staples, screws, wirenuts, pens/pencils, markers, and a tape measure. You'll want a separate hammer loop (one thing I forgot to mention in the video...a hammer!) that hangs behind you from the belt. Its a lot easier to have a hammer hanging from behind you than off to the sides smacking into your legs all day. (0:56)
Klein 10" flat-head screw driver with a 3/8" tip. (1:12) - https://amzn.to/2TASZqe
Klein long-shaft 6-in-1 multitool (1:31) - https://amzn.to/2KrhPok
Stanley Sheetrock Saw (2:33) - https://amzn.to/2DPQBrf
Klein Lineman's Pliers (2:58) - https://amzn.to/2S78Nj0
Klein Side-cutting Pliers (3:30) - https://amzn.to/2KoODyl
Klein Small Wire-Strippers (4:12) - https://amzn.to/2DCpPSf
Klein Large Wire-Stripper/Crimper/Bolt-Cutter Combo Tool (4:38) - https://amzn.to/2BochIn
Klein Needle-Nose/Stripper Combo Tool (5:38) - https://amzn.to/2DQPEyU
Fluke T5-600 Multi-meter (6:23) - https://amzn.to/2DQPKXi
Klein #2 Square (Robertson) Driver (7:39) - https://amzn.to/2DSZ78Z
Klein ¼” – 9/16” Nut Drivers (more specifically 3/8”, 11/32”, 7/16”, and ½”) [your 6-in-1 will come with a ¼” and 5/16” so you don’t need to get these] (8:26) - https://amzn.to/2DRnofl
Klein Mini terminating screwdrivers (Philips and Flathead) (9:42) - https://amzn.to/2S3Mb31
Husky Utility Knife (10:01) - https://amzn.to/2QZBiiw
25’ Stanley FAT MAX tape measure (10:52) - https://amzn.to/2S72D2C
A pack of Sharpie Markers (12:13) - https://amzn.to/2S7GlgT
Non-Contact Voltage Tester (12:55) - https://amzn.to/2S8MZUo
¼” Masonry Bits (14:16) - https://amzn.to/2qXE6kV
Bosch ¼” to 1 ¼” Paddle/Spade Bits (14:11) - https://amzn.to/2qZzevO
¼” and 5/16” Drill Drivers (14:56) - https://amzn.to/2S74kgu
Drill extensions with Philips, flat, square, and torx tips (buy a whole kit of various tips separately) (15:10) - https://amzn.to/2Ktnb2I
GFI plug tester (15:40) - https://amzn.to/2DRoR5B
Headlamp (15:55) - https://amzn.to/2FyaFA7
1 1/8” Stepped Uni-Bit (16:34) - https://amzn.to/2S4DCVB
Klein Stubby 6-in-1 Multi-tool (17:24) -
https://amzn.to/2KpQino
18v Lithium-Ion Hammer Drill (you’ll need at least 2 good batteries and a charger) (18:26) - https://amzn.to/2KnFuWM
Small Lightweight Drill (Screw-Gun) (19:58) - https://amzn.to/2DRnuUn
Various Drill Bits (metal bits, wood bits, stone bits, spare drill extensions, drill bit index etc…) (20:47) - https://amzn.to/2Fyjb1W
Set of fitted gloves (not leather gardening gloves – fitted mechanic’s gloves) (21:32) - https://amzn.to/2S3GhyX
Several GOOD flashlights (check into Nebo) (23:02) - https://amzn.to/2S1mVKG
Multi-Allen Wrench Tool (23:55) - https://amzn.to/2DBoBXn
2 Sets of Medium-Sized Channel Locks (25:12) - https://amzn.to/2R13521
NOT TALKED ABOUT IN THIS VIDEO – 22oz Ewing Claw Hammer - https://amzn.to/2FC8fAk
That’s pretty much it for the needs of a fresh apprentice. If you have any questions please reach out to me at dustin@electricianu.com
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TOOLS USED IN THIS EPISODE LINKED BELOW!!
If you’re about to start your career as an electrician but don’t have a clue what tools you need, feel free to consult this list. In this video I talk about all of the tools that I deem necessary to start your career with. There will be endless tools that you will buy through the years but these are the basics that every apprentice electrician needs.
In order as they appear, I also time-stamped each tool so you can find them easier. If you’d like to buy them I’ve put links to each tool on Amazon below so you can order them if you’d prefer:
First up is to get a good pouch. You’ll need a two-sided pouch with a hammer loop and a tape chain. One side of the bag should have storage for your hand tools, the other side should have multiple pouches for storing staples, screws, wirenuts, pens/pencils, markers, and a tape measure. You’ll want a separate hammer loop (one thing I forgot to mention in the video…a hammer!) that hangs behind you from the belt. Its a lot easier to have a hammer hanging from behind you than off to the sides smacking into your legs all day. (0:56)
Klein 10″ flat-head screw driver with a 3/8″ tip. (1:12) – https://amzn.to/2TASZqe
Klein long-shaft 6-in-1 multitool (1:31) – https://amzn.to/2KrhPok
Stanley Sheetrock Saw (2:33) – https://amzn.to/2DPQBrf
Klein Lineman’s Pliers (2:58) – https://amzn.to/2S78Nj0
Klein Side-cutting Pliers (3:30) – https://amzn.to/2KoODyl
Klein Small Wire-Strippers (4:12) – https://amzn.to/2DCpPSf
Klein Large Wire-Stripper/Crimper/Bolt-Cutter Combo Tool (4:38) – https://amzn.to/2BochIn
Klein Needle-Nose/Stripper Combo Tool (5:38) – https://amzn.to/2DQPEyU
Fluke T5-600 Multi-meter (6:23) – https://amzn.to/2DQPKXi
Klein #2 Square (Robertson) Driver (7:39) – https://amzn.to/2DSZ78Z
Klein ¼” – 9/16” Nut Drivers (more specifically 3/8”, 11/32”, 7/16”, and ½”) [your 6-in-1 will come with a ¼” and 5/16” so you don’t need to get these] (8:26) – https://amzn.to/2DRnofl
Klein Mini terminating screwdrivers (Philips and Flathead) (9:42) – https://amzn.to/2S3Mb31
Husky Utility Knife (10:01) – https://amzn.to/2QZBiiw
25’ Stanley FAT MAX tape measure (10:52) – https://amzn.to/2S72D2C
A pack of Sharpie Markers (12:13) – https://amzn.to/2S7GlgT
Non-Contact Voltage Tester (12:55) – https://amzn.to/2S8MZUo
¼” Masonry Bits (14:16) – https://amzn.to/2qXE6kV
Bosch ¼” to 1 ¼” Paddle/Spade Bits (14:11) – https://amzn.to/2qZzevO
¼” and 5/16” Drill Drivers (14:56) – https://amzn.to/2S74kgu
Drill extensions with Philips, flat, square, and torx tips (buy a whole kit of various tips separately) (15:10) – https://amzn.to/2Ktnb2I
GFI plug tester (15:40) – https://amzn.to/2DRoR5B
Headlamp (15:55) – https://amzn.to/2FyaFA7
1 1/8” Stepped Uni-Bit (16:34) – https://amzn.to/2S4DCVB
Klein Stubby 6-in-1 Multi-tool (17:24) –
https://amzn.to/2KpQino
18v Lithium-Ion Hammer Drill (you’ll need at least 2 good batteries and a charger) (18:26) – https://amzn.to/2KnFuWM
Small Lightweight Drill (Screw-Gun) (19:58) – https://amzn.to/2DRnuUn
Various Drill Bits (metal bits, wood bits, stone bits, spare drill extensions, drill bit index etc…) (20:47) – https://amzn.to/2Fyjb1W
Set of fitted gloves (not leather gardening gloves – fitted mechanic’s gloves) (21:32) – https://amzn.to/2S3GhyX
Several GOOD flashlights (check into Nebo) (23:02) – https://amzn.to/2S1mVKG
Multi-Allen Wrench Tool (23:55) – https://amzn.to/2DBoBXn
2 Sets of Medium-Sized Channel Locks (25:12) – https://amzn.to/2R13521
NOT TALKED ABOUT IN THIS VIDEO – 22oz Ewing Claw Hammer – https://amzn.to/2FC8fAk
That’s pretty much it for the needs of a fresh apprentice. If you have any questions please reach out to me at dustin@electricianu.com
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I made a significant error in this video. I said Greenlee was not a very good brand of tools but I meant to say Commercial Electric. (Both Green) – Greenlee makes outstanding tools, Commercial Electric's tools are shit. Sorry for the mistake, now I'll go kill myself lol
Why did I watch this one
Eye , and hearing protection !
What bag (s) do you recommend
Kleins has warranty for life Home Depot will replace them for free
Seeing how tools are always becoming "bigger better stronger faster", I was wondering if now you'd want to replace your small drill with an 8V power screwdriver? That is, do you use the smaller drill to just undo screws and such or do you think you prefer the higher powered drill?
I'm just a "Harry Homeowner" who enjoys learning and doing my residential electrical and want to do it right.
Klein tools, excellent
thanks for the presentation. great content!
Thank you for the video. I just got accepted to work as a apprentice electrician with 0 experience. I feel so blessed and fortunate. This video has helped me figure out what I need for basic stuff. Really appreciate it.
damn its going to take me awhile to afford all of these
Thank you for that video, I was going to be a dumb idiot and buy the whole screwdriver set, which would have taken up loads of space and weighed a ton. Those multi screwdrivers in 1 are much more convenient.
Not including the bags this list is roughly $1k whew!!
Southwire has been established since 1950.
One thing you left out of your tool belt is a pair of the smallest (baby) vice grips
Keep the magnets away from the batteries they will explode
Use a magnet for picking up screws and Staples
Been thinking of switching over to electrician. Currently in HVAC for 4 years and still have a desire to become an electrician. Maybe someday.
Or just get a Philips, a smaller flat, a bigger flat, a tester, a stripper. The rest just ask your coleages bruh😂 Americans so extra I swear
Your channel is excellent
If you go to any hvac supply store they’ll probably have a 1/4 and 5/16 quick switching bit you can use on your impact.
26:28 NO. You don't want an electrician to have a blast !
What kind of pouch was that ? Klein’s leather 11 pocket
Only thing I think you might consider more for basic cary is the Kline right angle screwdriver. It makes. A decent stud finder
I personally would recommend a stubby ratcheting screwdriver by Milwaukee
I carry two tools and can do everything with them you do with all them tools 😂😂 Lineman’s and a flathead
23 years in the trade and never wore a tool pouch. I’d suggest anyone that wants to be a electrician, go through your local IBEW apprenticeship. Good video!
I’m going to be an apprentice soon and this video definitely helps with tool terminology. I saw that you had flashlights but what about a headlamp? Seems like it would be good to use if you need to use both hands in a dark area.