I put together my first electrician tool bag at garage sales I'm super proud of it. I was getting really good screwdrivers for 25 cents each and they are the ones I use most. Super happy with them. All mixed and matched but still gets the job done
My son is doing a co op thru the rest of the year in the electrical program. His plan is to start his apprenticeship after that. Putting together a tool bag for him for Christmas. Thanks this helps a lot.
Klein blue handled lineman’s pliers are the D213-9NE. In Klein’s 167 year history probably the most units sold. My first purchase when I worked for them in the early 80s. 9 inch. NE means New England for the jaw exterior form factor. This plier comes with classic Klein starter tool set for a reason. The D213-9NE is history’s predecessor to the Knipex Cobras which have also served me well since their intro.
Just got a job at my local electric company for an apprenticeship thanks a lot for the tips and nice to see a fellow brother in Christ in the electrical industry God bless!
I agree I don’t like 12 in one screwdrivers. I always run into situations where they don’t work. The bits fallout. When you need to use the nut driver you have to store the bit.
Doyle from Harbor Freight sells extremely good pliers for very affordable prices. They have Knipex cobra copies that are a fraction of the price and I have personally used my set from apprentice to jdub and they work the same as day 1. Love USA made, Japan made or German made tools but the Taiwanese Doyles are great and don't break the bank.
It's quite interesting the difference in tools we use in our work. As an norwegian electrician I wond consider some of your "must have" tools sa unnecessary for an apprentice, and you don't use the tool I would consider to be the most important. I really like the way you present the tools whith what you needed and why😊.
I love my Milwaukee 6 in 1 strippers. Use em for box knockouts and stuck lock rings. They’re my favorite. And also of course wire stripping. Strip like butter. And they’re like $15-$20
@ thanks bro 🤘 Today was awesome! I definitely made the right move for myself getting into the trades in my late 30s. Never too late to change course in life.
Klein has a demo screwdriver also. I don’t know if the tip is any different than the screwdriver you showed but it does have the metal cap and has held up well for me. I usually use it for lock nuts but the tip is still flat enough to turn a screw.
25 year election. I was in my 50’s the first time I heard someone called them water pump pliers. They’re actually called tongue in groove pliers and slip joint is the old slang before we got lazy and called them by channel lock brand name.
If you are just starting off, I suggest to start at Harbor Freight and buy only the necessary tools. Reason I say this is because a lot of apprentices decide electrical isn’t for them and quit. So now they spend around $200 on tools compared to $600 on quality tools. They can even keep the harbor freight tools to do DIY projects around the house.
Yeah but at the end of the day they aren’t saving much money anyway. The HF utility knife is the same price as the fastback. Plus in the long run you’re only saving the ones who quit money and making the ones who stay pay more by buying tools twice
Nice Stuff..🌟👍.Can i give you an advice?! 4:02 When you're working and roll up your tape, hold it the last foot and thet release it,cuz you always gonna ruin those first 2 inches of the blade.."You'll thank me later"..✌️
When I got my insulated set of Klein drivers my journeyman said that was smart but I also have a set of regular drivers I use for beaters and what not but insulated is the way to go
Westward demolition screw drivers are a great cheap option the hold up to hammering well Adjustable wrench I suggest the channellock 8WCB 8 inch wide azz it opens up past 1 1/2 inches The knipex wire strippers are great if you get the 82 8 6 in 1 they have the worst crimping I have ever used get the ones with out the crimping every other thing about the is great.
I have ToughBuilt pouches and they're great. The one drawback is the plastic notch on the pouch wears out pretty quickly. So it just slides right off the belt part without pushing the button. If that notch part was metal, it would be perfect.
Hey man! I’ve worked for my dad for a few years but he’s retired now. I’ve done some schooling, and am still doing some. I’m on the waitlist for my local union apprenticeship program. It’s very competitive and may be a long time if/until I get in. I’m looking for other options, like non union apprenticeships. I’m going to start calling local companies and asking about potential apprenticeship opportunities. Do you have any other recommendations to help land me an apprenticeship?
Tough bilt was good for my 0-3 month mark. Then i went to the contractor pouch for 3-6 mark and then moved to the veto tp48 which im using currently using and cant find a replacement yet. I recommend the tp48 by veto for that tech whos very capable but still getting drug around by the crew.
Man, honestly for sub-$20, those toughbuilt pouches are hard to beat. I’ve had 4, they’re all in great shape still (just dirty). Just buy a set of the extra clips. That’s the only failure point I’ve found in the 4-5 years I’ve been using mine. It’s usually the yellow tab/clip on the bottom won’t stay latched or one side of the clip itself will eventually start to crack. You know, usual plastic stuff. I do like the Knipex stuff. I use their snips (used Fluke snips for years), the cobra/water pump pliers, and just happened to see a pair of the 7~” pliers wrench and grabbed it a couple days ago. They’re on the pricier side for sure, but as long as you don’t lose them or someone “borrows” them I don’t see how they wouldn’t last for a long time. I’m primarily low voltage/datacomm though.
I'll take the recommended advice from someone in the actual fields over a tool collector any day. Those Toughbilt tools seem to be hard to come by these days.
The tape measure holder is silly, and although I like the tools he uses and is suggesting the amount of money all of this costs is out of range for most apprentices, plain and simple start with the basics buy Klein starter kit and learn what everything is used for before you go blow $600 on hand tools and bags…
No way, commercial electric, at Home Depot, have full electrical hand tool sets for $30-$50 with all the drivers, pliers and a bag/pouch setup. It’s ridic and seriously good quality!
Yea man, I agree, whatever cheap durable set of tools you think you should use as an apprentice is what you should use to get started, like i said i like AmerElec reviews they are just all expensive @@mikenormandy9250
Thanks for making this public. I’m recently starting my first year as an apprentice and all the guys have the nice new tools and all the shit, I don’t have really anything and knowing people feel this way is always good to know!
Yoo dog, if you haven’t gotten the m12 surge yet you need to. It is the MOST essential thing ever. The m12 impact is a top notch, amazing and badass impact but the surge is just different. I might be behind the times and you already have one. However if you don’t have one you NEED it. The m12 impact is the best but the m12 surge is just a little better. I’ve never had it struggle on anything including some medium size lags. It’s so smooth and the peace and quiet is unmatched. I kid you not I live in a 888 square foot house me and my long term girlfriend bought. I mean this thing is small. Idk what the qualifications are to be considered a tiny house but I know my crib ain’t nothing but a haircut away from being tiny as hell. (I like it though. Keeps you from impulse buying because there is no room for anything. We can afford it comfortably and that means I have money to drive across the country to chase tornadoes. So it’s good for us.) Anyway what I was gonna say was a few weeks ago my GF was asleep in the bedroom and I was using surge in the little area between the kitchen and laundry room. Keep in mind this is 1 thin wall and MAYBE 15 feet from the bed and she didn’t hear a thing. I mean I wouldn’t say it is quiet in general but compared to standard impact it’s a big difference. In no way am I hating on regular m12 impact. It’s a great tool however you GOTTA try the surge if you haven’t. End rant.
When I first started out in carpentry I went out and bought biggest baddest hammer and drill. Like what he was saying with work flow most of the work we do is finished work so swinging a axe handle framing hammer isn't the way 90% of the time. See what the other guys are using see what you like,but if you have to barrow it more than three times it's time to get your own. 😂
What about your Split head screw driver? I absolutely HATE IT but I NEED them and there's no other tools like it, it is such a pain for none magnetic screws.
Looking at this Im glad I work in europe. I wake up when I want, use thools which I want, do do work that I want. End my day when I want. And don't have to fight stupid thick cables all the time :D We mostly deal with 1,5mm2 for light, and 2,5mm2 for sockets in residential. And 16A makes 3680W which is plenty and the wires stays stone cold. And I know that this Klein brand is well respected in US but can't help thinking that the designs are very similar, and remininding me a soviet times.
Do you not use an open pouch on you tool belt as well? For fittings, nuts, etc? I wear a full belt if I'm moving around a lot, but often just wear a clip on pouch if I can make that work. For warehouse and shop work I roll with a two level cart, for residential we set up a home base for all our supplies and extra tools, and for simple repairs and punch list I'll wear bags and just work out of the truck or van. Knipex makes great pliers. If you've never used their plier wrenches buy a 10" pair and it will change your world. Nothing else out there covers close. US made Klein and older US made stuff off ebay is great too.
i have the flir detector but i can never get what i want from it. in a factory when i put it against a wire that is in conduit with a bunch of other wires at 480v it will beep on every wire in that bundle if only a few are hot. so to me it's basically useless. have to check with my fluke ,meter
Anyone watching this know you CAN get Knipex tools without the insulated grip, for the same price (or less) as/then Klein tools! Channelock, Husky, Commercial electric, Crescent, tough built, all make great, decent hand tools. You will figure out when you have to splurge and on what!
I will say, not all wire strippers do strip the same... some strippers have to be spun, wiggled and twisted in order to get all the way through the insulation. And its not that they are beat up or anything, i noticed right out of the box.
I would not recommend the klein tape measures at all. Although they work well when they are in one piece, between 3 coworkers and I, I've seen 5 of them break in less than a year or in 2 instances in 3 weeks. Dewalt 25' magnetic tape has been my favorite so far. My first one was still going after 2 years of commercial electrical before getting buried 4ft deep in a service trench.
Hi electrician here from UK is it possible to buy and send me this hammer from toughbuilt? Because they do not have it here, and I can find anywhere to buy it.
Hey why not swap out the word super with awesome. That would be super awesome. You have a super awesome day. Oh and you are right Wiha is german. Built correctly and works
man I got doyle screwdrivers, lineman’s & klein insulated screwdrivers . Rest of my tools are a mix between klein & milwaukee i got what i need rn that knipex is expensive man 😂
@aaronshipp8766 i was the same way when i started but if your working with mc just drop the money on the knipex 10" dykes itll make cutting so much easier.
A real tool bag is a necessity not a low volt scissor holding clip on bag that only holds 5 tools . Invest in yourself it’ll last you awhile and show others you love what you do if you spend good money on your equipment . A good apprentice is always ready with all his tools ready to tackle any task without having to run across the building for his shit or material.
I found it funny how, on a tool youtube channel, you have to explain and apologise why you use certain tools. Only for the crazies to start writing all kinds of comments "oh you should use a butter knife as it doesn't cost anything, you already have it at home" 🤣
Keep up the good work. Don't let the salty know it alls get to ya. The only people that give Internet electricians a run for their money in talking crap are caterers, animal people and bbq people. 😂 30 years and counting for me. Over the years I've found that occidental, knipex, fluke and klein(started my career with their tools) tend to be companies i can mindlessly buy things from without too many duds. But, i do have a wandering eye. If it's good I'll buy it no matter the name.
Had a tough built utility knife break within a week of buying it, some of their designs are garbage which is to be expected when they are made in china.
@@americanelectriciani’m just messing with ya, knipex/wera/wiha are really nice… but i mostly stick with klein. haven’t tried any toughbuilt stuff yet, i’ve seen them in stores and thought they looked kinda gimmicky, sort of a tacticool vibe going on, but i’ll check them out a little closer.
Why would we want anything that is not insolated.... Do you want to have a 2nd full set of insolated tools when you work on hotbox... We are human and will use the tool that is closest, your not going to your car/workshop just for one small thing your just going to risk it.
If you are going to talk about types if tools, know what you are saying. Klein offers different styles if handles for there tools. You can get insulated handles. Smh....
I’m very aware of that, not sure what it was that I said. I don’t currently own any Klein insulated tools but I know they just made some new styles available.
Let me settle this for you 100% You are pronouncing KNIPEX wrong. There is only one way to pronounce it correctly, and that is "k-nee-pex".... Pronounce the"k", it is a long "E" sound ( not a short "i") ... Watch any video with employees in Germany at Knipex and this is how they all pronounce it. Your welcome. lol
This guy's a joke apprentice can't afford that quality they're first year or even two or working all those are top of the line brands veto, wera, Klein, even the tool belt but what you can afford and build it up later.
It’s probably gloves. Some shops supply and require cut gloves. I spent the first half of my career with callused and scabbed up hands. Seems like just as one cut or scrape healed another would show up. I hated wearing gloves but didn’t like my hands tore up all the time. There are too many good ergonomic cut gloves out there to not wear them.
"Hopefully, you have a dad." 🤣 Insulting, and totally heart-felt as the same time. 😅🤣
@@synago_scribe I hope you do😂
Whats a dad?
@@robertcrier3551 That, is a really great question.
I put together my first electrician tool bag at garage sales I'm super proud of it. I was getting really good screwdrivers for 25 cents each and they are the ones I use most. Super happy with them. All mixed and matched but still gets the job done
My son is doing a co op thru the rest of the year in the electrical program. His plan is to start his apprenticeship after that. Putting together a tool bag for him for Christmas. Thanks this helps a lot.
Klein has a new hybrid pliers multitool of sorts. Looks cool. Crimp, strip, and bolt shearing all in one.
Klein blue handled lineman’s pliers are the D213-9NE. In Klein’s 167 year history probably the most units sold. My first purchase when I worked for them in the early 80s. 9 inch. NE means New England for the jaw exterior form factor. This plier comes with classic Klein starter tool set for a reason. The D213-9NE is history’s predecessor to the Knipex Cobras which have also served me well since their intro.
Yes Sir!
Also the blue Klein diagonals can cut a ten penny nail. Good stuff.
Im using a klein lineman handed down 3 generations.
Just got a job at my local electric company for an apprenticeship thanks a lot for the tips and nice to see a fellow brother in Christ in the electrical industry God bless!
hope things are going well bro
I agree I don’t like 12 in one screwdrivers. I always run into situations where they don’t work. The bits fallout. When you need to use the nut driver you have to store the bit.
A lot of the guys I came up with love them but they are not for me. To each his own tho
@@americanelectrician Check out the new Klien multi-bit screw drivers
Doyle from Harbor Freight sells extremely good pliers for very affordable prices. They have Knipex cobra copies that are a fraction of the price and I have personally used my set from apprentice to jdub and they work the same as day 1. Love USA made, Japan made or German made tools but the Taiwanese Doyles are great and don't break the bank.
I haven’t tried the knock off cobras! I’ll have to check them out
Love the occidental telecom pouch myself. I (crudely) put one of the toughbuilt clip systems on it, we will see how it holds up, so far so good 👍
That's a great idea! The best of both worlds lol
I got a new pair of Knipex diagonal cutters and I love them. I think I am switching over to Knipex for pliers.
Others make good pliers but there is nothing better than Knipex for pliers
@@nachoisme Klein makes good screwdrivers and nut drivers.
I love the knipex pliers. What were you using before?
@@americanelectrician I was using Lowe’s brand Kobalt. Have you ever used them?
They are decent for a budget option @@justinmartin8458
It's quite interesting the difference in tools we use in our work. As an norwegian electrician I wond consider some of your "must have" tools sa unnecessary for an apprentice, and you don't use the tool I would consider to be the most important.
I really like the way you present the tools whith what you needed and why😊.
I liked the closing notes.
The pouch I use is occidental leather 5053 for main use/main tools and I’ll swap tools in and out depending on the task
Love Occidental!
I love my Milwaukee 6 in 1 strippers. Use em for box knockouts and stuck lock rings. They’re my favorite. And also of course wire stripping. Strip like butter. And they’re like $15-$20
Starting my apprenticeship in the field tomorrow morning. Subbing to your channel and taking notes!
Best of luck to you brother🤘🏼
@ thanks bro 🤘 Today was awesome! I definitely made the right move for myself getting into the trades in my late 30s. Never too late to change course in life.
Klein has a demo screwdriver also. I don’t know if the tip is any different than the screwdriver you showed but it does have the metal cap and has held up well for me. I usually use it for lock nuts but the tip is still flat enough to turn a screw.
“Hopefully you got a dad😬” 😂😂
Hopefully 😭
25 year election. I was in my 50’s the first time I heard someone called them water pump pliers. They’re actually called tongue in groove pliers and slip joint is the old slang before we got lazy and called them by channel lock brand name.
Slip joint is all I’ve heard them called.
like your video.. a lot of knipex... nice info, personal comments, and effective.
Thank you for the feedback!
I use a lot of knipex too… and yes i relate.
@@rrichnado you have the strippers? I’m debating if I should go that expensive.
If you are just starting off, I suggest to start at Harbor Freight and buy only the necessary tools. Reason I say this is because a lot of apprentices decide electrical isn’t for them and quit. So now they spend around $200 on tools compared to $600 on quality tools. They can even keep the harbor freight tools to do DIY projects around the house.
Yeah but at the end of the day they aren’t saving much money anyway. The HF utility knife is the same price as the fastback. Plus in the long run you’re only saving the ones who quit money and making the ones who stay pay more by buying tools twice
Nice Stuff..🌟👍.Can i give you an advice?! 4:02 When you're working and roll up your tape, hold it the last foot and thet release it,cuz you always gonna ruin those first 2 inches of the blade.."You'll thank me later"..✌️
When I got my insulated set of Klein drivers my journeyman said that was smart but I also have a set of regular drivers I use for beaters and what not but insulated is the way to go
Westward demolition screw drivers are a great cheap option the hold up to hammering well
Adjustable wrench I suggest the channellock 8WCB 8 inch wide azz it opens up past 1 1/2 inches
The knipex wire strippers are great if you get the 82 8 6 in 1 they have the worst crimping I have ever used get the ones with out the crimping every other thing about the is great.
I have ToughBuilt pouches and they're great. The one drawback is the plastic notch on the pouch wears out pretty quickly. So it just slides right off the belt part without pushing the button. If that notch part was metal, it would be perfect.
Awesome video. Super practical. From the funniest electrician ever. Subscribed.
Just finished your video. Good video!
Hey man! I’ve worked for my dad for a few years but he’s retired now. I’ve done some schooling, and am still doing some.
I’m on the waitlist for my local union apprenticeship program. It’s very competitive and may be a long time if/until I get in.
I’m looking for other options, like non union apprenticeships. I’m going to start calling local companies and asking about potential apprenticeship opportunities. Do you have any other recommendations to help land me an apprenticeship?
Research each company you apply for, usually the medium sized family owned stuff is a healthy learning environment…
Tough bilt was good for my 0-3 month mark. Then i went to the contractor pouch for 3-6 mark and then moved to the veto tp48 which im using currently using and cant find a replacement yet. I recommend the tp48 by veto for that tech whos very capable but still getting drug around by the crew.
There’s a ton of veto pouches that I love. They make some amazing pouches
Man, honestly for sub-$20, those toughbuilt pouches are hard to beat. I’ve had 4, they’re all in great shape still (just dirty). Just buy a set of the extra clips. That’s the only failure point I’ve found in the 4-5 years I’ve been using mine. It’s usually the yellow tab/clip on the bottom won’t stay latched or one side of the clip itself will eventually start to crack. You know, usual plastic stuff.
I do like the Knipex stuff. I use their snips (used Fluke snips for years), the cobra/water pump pliers, and just happened to see a pair of the 7~” pliers wrench and grabbed it a couple days ago. They’re on the pricier side for sure, but as long as you don’t lose them or someone “borrows” them I don’t see how they wouldn’t last for a long time. I’m primarily low voltage/datacomm though.
I'll take the recommended advice from someone in the actual fields over a tool collector any day. Those Toughbilt tools seem to be hard to come by these days.
Blue Kleins is where it’s at for diagonal cutters (can easily cut a ten penny nail).Oh and NY-PEX, let’s fight.
Thank you
What about the Klein conduit reamer?
It's awesome, and been using the same one for 15 years. Not that you asked my opinion
I don’t use a reamer. I ream my pipe with my cobras usually
@@americanelectrician Although you can’t tighten down couplings and connectors with cobras. You can with the conduit reamer.
The tape measure holder is silly, and although I like the tools he uses and is suggesting the amount of money all of this costs is out of range for most apprentices, plain and simple start with the basics buy Klein starter kit and learn what everything is used for before you go blow $600 on hand tools and bags…
No way, commercial electric, at Home Depot, have full electrical hand tool sets for $30-$50 with all the drivers, pliers and a bag/pouch setup. It’s ridic and seriously good quality!
Yea man, I agree, whatever cheap durable set of tools you think you should use as an apprentice is what you should use to get started, like i said i like AmerElec reviews they are just all expensive
@@mikenormandy9250
Commercial electric is great for a month but needs replaced with good tools asap@mikenormandy9250
But how would he make money off the affiliate links and merch.
Thanks for making this public. I’m recently starting my first year as an apprentice and all the guys have the nice new tools and all the shit, I don’t have really anything and knowing people feel this way is always good to know!
Yoo dog, if you haven’t gotten the m12 surge yet you need to. It is the MOST essential thing ever. The m12 impact is a top notch, amazing and badass impact but the surge is just different. I might be behind the times and you already have one. However if you don’t have one you NEED it. The m12 impact is the best but the m12 surge is just a little better. I’ve never had it struggle on anything including some medium size lags. It’s so smooth and the peace and quiet is unmatched. I kid you not I live in a 888 square foot house me and my long term girlfriend bought. I mean this thing is small. Idk what the qualifications are to be considered a tiny house but I know my crib ain’t nothing but a haircut away from being tiny as hell. (I like it though. Keeps you from impulse buying because there is no room for anything. We can afford it comfortably and that means I have money to drive across the country to chase tornadoes. So it’s good for us.) Anyway what I was gonna say was a few weeks ago my GF was asleep in the bedroom and I was using surge in the little area between the kitchen and laundry room. Keep in mind this is 1 thin wall and MAYBE 15 feet from the bed and she didn’t hear a thing. I mean I wouldn’t say it is quiet in general but compared to standard impact it’s a big difference. In no way am I hating on regular m12 impact. It’s a great tool however you GOTTA try the surge if you haven’t. End rant.
When I first started out in carpentry I went out and bought biggest baddest hammer and drill. Like what he was saying with work flow most of the work we do is finished work so swinging a axe handle framing hammer isn't the way 90% of the time.
See what the other guys are using see what you like,but if you have to barrow it more than three times it's time to get your own. 😂
La cinta klein tools#1
How about Douglas pliers..for pipe
What about your Split head screw driver? I absolutely HATE IT but I NEED them and there's no other tools like it, it is such a pain for none magnetic screws.
Looking at this Im glad I work in europe. I wake up when I want, use thools which I want, do do work that I want. End my day when I want. And don't have to fight stupid thick cables all the time :D We mostly deal with 1,5mm2 for light, and 2,5mm2 for sockets in residential. And 16A makes 3680W which is plenty and the wires stays stone cold. And I know that this Klein brand is well respected in US but can't help thinking that the designs are very similar, and remininding me a soviet times.
23:03 I know bro didn't talk about the screwdriver like that🤣
I’m scared to look at what I said
Do you not use an open pouch on you tool belt as well? For fittings, nuts, etc? I wear a full belt if I'm moving around a lot, but often just wear a clip on pouch if I can make that work. For warehouse and shop work I roll with a two level cart, for residential we set up a home base for all our supplies and extra tools, and for simple repairs and punch list I'll wear bags and just work out of the truck or van. Knipex makes great pliers. If you've never used their plier wrenches buy a 10" pair and it will change your world. Nothing else out there covers close. US made Klein and older US made stuff off ebay is great too.
thanks a lot
Take a drink every time this guy says "super" lol
I’m not trying to have a death on my hands😂
I find it really interesting that I have not seen a. Like
95 11 165 A - Cable Cutter 35mm² 165mm.
In my country it's the most used tool in my kit
Crescent makes a nice pair of channel locks as well
i have the flir detector but i can never get what i want from it. in a factory when i put it against a wire that is in conduit with a bunch of other wires at 480v it will beep on every wire in that bundle if only a few are hot. so to me it's basically useless. have to check with my fluke ,meter
Anyone watching this know you CAN get Knipex tools without the insulated grip, for the same price (or less) as/then Klein tools! Channelock, Husky, Commercial electric, Crescent, tough built, all make great, decent hand tools. You will figure out when you have to splurge and on what!
The insulated grip is usually the same price as their comfort grip
I will say, not all wire strippers do strip the same... some strippers have to be spun, wiggled and twisted in order to get all the way through the insulation. And its not that they are beat up or anything, i noticed right out of the box.
I totally agree. Garbage strippers will do that. As far as high quality strippers go tho they all strip the same
I like leather and size doesn’t matter and to top it of really thick shaft….😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 another great review …🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄🎄👍👍👍
Man I always feel myself saying it after but sometimes there’s just no going back😂😂😂😂
I appreciate the support tho🫡
@@americanelectrician feel yourself as much as you like just don’t video it 👍😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I would not recommend the klein tape measures at all. Although they work well when they are in one piece, between 3 coworkers and I, I've seen 5 of them break in less than a year or in 2 instances in 3 weeks. Dewalt 25' magnetic tape has been my favorite so far. My first one was still going after 2 years of commercial electrical before getting buried 4ft deep in a service trench.
I’m not about the side pouches. I wear on my right side and my right hip is way stiffer than my left
Whats your opinion on the Milwaukee electrical tools?
Anyone know where I can get the hawk bill from toughbuilt? Can’t find it online lol
Hi electrician here from UK is it possible to buy and send me this hammer from toughbuilt?
Because they do not have it here, and I can find anywhere to buy it.
You got soft hands brother
Do you have the Klein impact 11 in 1.
It is also awesome and traded my regular 11 in 1out for it and I use it way more
I do not. I’m about to get one tho it looks great
I got everything I needed to start my apprenticeship in milwaukee tools for $150
how?
Why do we pronounce the "k" in Knipex? We never pronounce it in "knife."
I’m still looking for a apprenticeship program 😢
You got this! Just keep calling around. Something will open up
Hey why not swap out the word super with awesome. That would be super awesome. You have a super awesome day. Oh and you are right Wiha is german. Built correctly and works
man I got doyle screwdrivers, lineman’s & klein insulated screwdrivers . Rest of my tools are a mix between klein & milwaukee i got what i need rn that knipex is expensive man 😂
😂😂😂😂 whatever works for you bro
@@americanelectrician yeah i’m a 8 month apprentice unless my stuff breaks i’m not buying all knipex or klein 😭
@aaronshipp8766 i was the same way when i started but if your working with mc just drop the money on the knipex 10" dykes itll make cutting so much easier.
Linemens are a dead tool with the introduction of heavy strippers. Milwaukee ftw.
What do you still have the Linesman for, if you have side cutters AND the Knipex Stripping tool aka Electrical Installation Pliers
A real tool bag is a necessity not a low volt scissor holding clip on bag that only holds 5 tools . Invest in yourself it’ll last you awhile and show others you love what you do if you spend good money on your equipment . A good apprentice is always ready with all his tools ready to tackle any task without having to run across the building for his shit or material.
I don't see multimeter
Klein has let me down too many times lately. Nothing seems to last anymore.
I've switched to Knipex.
Kah-nipex?
Always wondered how to pronounce knipex. Is the “K” silent? 🤔
Haha “fight me” 😂
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I found it funny how, on a tool youtube channel, you have to explain and apologise why you use certain tools. Only for the crazies to start writing all kinds of comments "oh you should use a butter knife as it doesn't cost anything, you already have it at home" 🤣
Broooo thank you 😂😂😂 they don’t understand but it’s all good it helps the people who do😂
People don’t know it’s a German company so it has a hard K
It sounds weird but it’s right
if my contractor wont put power tools on my truck i wont
Plus, i have an idea for a video your viewers can send their on clips from what's in their bag so we might discover new tools
Keep up the good work. Don't let the salty know it alls get to ya. The only people that give Internet electricians a run for their money in talking crap are caterers, animal people and bbq people. 😂 30 years and counting for me. Over the years I've found that occidental, knipex, fluke and klein(started my career with their tools) tend to be companies i can mindlessly buy things from without too many duds. But, i do have a wandering eye. If it's good I'll buy it no matter the name.
Knipex is the best tool ever
DeWalt makes a better utility blade than the he showed more robust n durable
Thanks for assuring me size doesnt matter, i need to show my wife this
Good luck brother🫡
Almost like the tape clip will stay on your pants lol you don't need those tape holders
It is German and pronounced “Vera” w’s are pronounced “v”
Except electricity is difficult to understand (for me at least).
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Had a tough built utility knife break within a week of buying it, some of their designs are garbage which is to be expected when they are made in china.
That’s why I like the pry bar one. There’s a lot more metal to it. The Fiskars is still probably my favorite
Knipex is way to expensive imo lol
american shirt, american hat, promoting entirely german tools 😂
Hey now, Klein and ToughBuilt are not
@@americanelectriciani’m just messing with ya, knipex/wera/wiha are really nice… but i mostly stick with klein. haven’t tried any toughbuilt stuff yet, i’ve seen them in stores and thought they looked kinda gimmicky, sort of a tacticool vibe going on, but i’ll check them out a little closer.
I sell insurance and I miss the trades!
It’s hard to move on from it for sure!
Couldn't watch past 6 minutes without being annoyed by this guy
Why? Lmao
Haha I work as an electrician in Europe and this is so different from what I youse
Much much different!
@americanelectrician yes but we youse the same brands accept for the power tools
Why would we want anything that is not insolated.... Do you want to have a 2nd full set of insolated tools when you work on hotbox... We are human and will use the tool that is closest, your not going to your car/workshop just for one small thing your just going to risk it.
Good job
25:25 I don’t have a dad :(
We can share my dad
do you get tired of making review videos
Sometimes but they do way better than any other type of video
@@americanelectrician dope work ethic
I don’t have a dad lol
If you are going to talk about types if tools, know what you are saying. Klein offers different styles if handles for there tools. You can get insulated handles. Smh....
I’m very aware of that, not sure what it was that I said. I don’t currently own any Klein insulated tools but I know they just made some new styles available.
"All strippers strip well"
Let me settle this for you 100% You are pronouncing KNIPEX wrong. There is only one way to pronounce it correctly, and that is "k-nee-pex".... Pronounce the"k", it is a long "E" sound ( not a short "i") ... Watch any video with employees in Germany at Knipex and this is how they all pronounce it. Your welcome. lol
This guy's a joke apprentice can't afford that quality they're first year or even two or working all those are top of the line brands veto, wera, Klein, even the tool belt but what you can afford and build it up later.
Lose that parasite phrase its annoying "that being said"
some day you will figure out what you need and not carry a hardware store around
These are not hands of an electrician dude. Maybe stop youtubing and start working?
It’s probably gloves. Some shops supply and require cut gloves. I spent the first half of my career with callused and scabbed up hands. Seems like just as one cut or scrape healed another would show up. I hated wearing gloves but didn’t like my hands tore up all the time. There are too many good ergonomic cut gloves out there to not wear them.
knipex is a german company, the K is silent like in the word knife- “nip-ex”