7 MUST HAVE Tools You Should Have In Your Toolbox

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
  • Buying the right tools isn't always easy. These are the 7 best tools I don't regret buying. If I could go back and buy the right tool the first time, I would buy these sooner. While sadly I can't, hopefully this prevents you from making some of the same mistakes I did when it comes to tools. Some of these tools may work well for you if you're in a different industry, this is just my opinion from my experience.
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    THE TOOLS
    Fiskars utility knife: amzn.to/47IE7eD
    FLIR voltage detector: amzn.to/47Gct1C
    Knipex pliers wrench: amzn.to/3Sm5CGi
    Wera zyklops: amzn.to/48EnrpQ
    Milwaukee m18 bandsaw: amzn.to/48EnrpQ
    Fluke 376: amzn.to/3U8Nu3U
    VETO PRO PAC: amzn.to/3RWIRqQ
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Комментарии • 110

  • @dusk7720
    @dusk7720 4 месяца назад +74

    Started out as an apprentice about 7 months ago, no one told me I’d pick up a tool buying addiction

    • @americanelectrician
      @americanelectrician  4 месяца назад +12

      Bro it happens to the best of us

    • @jesseh5554
      @jesseh5554 4 месяца назад +9

      Welcome to the club, tools are a heavy addiction that nobody tells you about. Some guys don't care about tools and some of us just love having quality tools

    • @roric6769
      @roric6769 4 месяца назад +2

      Smart of you be watching these too! A lot of new people in the trades get told by their journeymen that what they got is good. And don't realize how many good tools are out there.

    • @ElectroAtletico
      @ElectroAtletico 3 месяца назад +1

      Save your money and your back. If you don't need for your job, don't buy it. If you don't need it at the work site, don't carry it.

    • @badwolfat
      @badwolfat 3 месяца назад +3

      Only happens to the ones that really love their job. If you wouldn't care about your job you wouldn't care about the tools either

  • @Intoxacajun
    @Intoxacajun 4 месяца назад +7

    It's crazy, I'm 65 and have a drawer of pliers and just got a pair of Knipex and cannot believe how good they are. Just love using them so versatile. Love them so much got a small pair one smooth, one with teeth and added a small light and combo driver in pouch and keep it in my truck door pocket and use it all the time. Never thought I would spend that much on pliers but they will outlast me!

  • @calraise6460
    @calraise6460 4 месяца назад +2

    You come across as very genuine and i appreciate it.

  • @blacksheepbear6382
    @blacksheepbear6382 4 месяца назад +6

    Honestly, the Hart fast back folding utility knife with 4 driver bits is my FAVORITE knife. It’s only $10 but feels amazing.

  • @jeffreyesguitar5129
    @jeffreyesguitar5129 4 месяца назад +2

    Pliers wrench is one of the best evolution of this tool type. So useful. The only time I use adjustable is when I need put a bunch of weight

  • @logicaljuan
    @logicaljuan 4 месяца назад +3

    The m12 portaband is really handy as well for smaller jobs (under 1”). The light weight is really great especially if you have to make a lot of cuts.

  • @kevinfeliciano457
    @kevinfeliciano457 2 месяца назад +1

    Those pliers wrenches are honestly my first grabbers for holding and loosening some fasteners. I do have the Knipex auto cobras but that’s more for serious loosening due to their bite force. Any time I’m doing hydraulics or pneumatic work, my pliers wrenches are there for the job.

  • @hgbugalou
    @hgbugalou 4 месяца назад +2

    Those adjustable knippex plier wrenches are also super useful as a mini press when you need to push something in a certain amount with even pressure. I use mine for scotchlok splices and pushing in threaded inserts.

  • @petrove86
    @petrove86 4 месяца назад +3

    I also have the 376 and I highly recommend getting the silicone leads. The included ones are good enough but tangle up easily, try the silicone leads and you will never want to go back.

  • @logicaljuan
    @logicaljuan 4 месяца назад +1

    WIHA NCVT is my preferred for pocket carry. Indicates you low or high voltage automatically which is handy if you work with 3 phase 480 often.

  • @GorillaStunter
    @GorillaStunter 4 месяца назад +4

    Fluke 376fc the fc style is a huge thing for recording stuff when your away from the panel…. I can amp clamp and record on my phone to see spikes on the circuit or see what’s drawing the most when away

  • @betomendoza5981
    @betomendoza5981 4 месяца назад +2

    I bought the pliers wrench, i haven't used it once. I've had it in the truck for years. Cobras always My go-to, even on rain-tight fittings.

  • @jmackinjersey1
    @jmackinjersey1 4 месяца назад +2

    I tend to lean towards the beeping voltage detector, because you can use it to trace or to tell when the breaker that you are flipping off is the one you need for that circuit.

  • @logicaljuan
    @logicaljuan 4 месяца назад +2

    The fiskars is nice but the Milwaukee fastback 6in1 is the without a doubt the king of pro edc. I use the Philips & flat head bits in a pinch almost as much as the utility blade

  • @302barry
    @302barry 4 месяца назад

    Using the fluke 279fc with flex love it

  • @Tools_and_Guitars
    @Tools_and_Guitars 4 месяца назад +2

    GREAT overview! Have you ever tried the 378FC (or other Fluke meters/clamps specifically w/ Field Sense) and if so, what are your thoughts on that feature? Thanks!

  • @deathstr0kexorn765
    @deathstr0kexorn765 Месяц назад

    Love the knipex cobra smooth jaw, as a heating engineer tightening and loosening nuts feels like my life, I have a 180mm (7”) set and they sit in my pocket and they are used to death, I detest adjustable spanner’s

  • @Caboose3941
    @Caboose3941 3 месяца назад +2

    The Milwaukee Fastback 6-in-1 utility knife will change your life.

  • @emort6
    @emort6 4 месяца назад +2

    The klein pen tester is silent if you long press the button.

  • @monteglover4133
    @monteglover4133 2 месяца назад +1

    To all of us that use plastic cable ties please use flush cutters I cannot count the number of times I’ve been cut on the sharp ends

  • @logicaljuan
    @logicaljuan 4 месяца назад +2

    Fluke is legit but for a sometimes far less money, some of the Klein testers work really well and are good quality.

  • @alpha42069
    @alpha42069 4 месяца назад +7

    the ryobi bait lmao

  • @user-qh1os9qo8u
    @user-qh1os9qo8u 4 месяца назад +1

    If just cut some small conduit or strut, I like 5 1/2 in metal cutting circular saw much better than compact band saw. It’s a little louder, however metal cutting circular saw is faster and better balanced so you can easily hold by one hand. Plus, if the circular saw is able to cut metal, it’s definitely able to cut wood. As an electrician, Every once a while, I need to make a few cut on 2*4 or plywood.

  • @Ringo300880
    @Ringo300880 4 месяца назад +3

    Yes, the Knipex pliers wrench is the German answer to the adjustable wrench 😁 Good video 👍

    • @emort6
      @emort6 4 месяца назад +1

      I love those.

  • @robertsneed7689
    @robertsneed7689 4 месяца назад +2

    I have one of those tool bags they are the truth. If you are student in a trade/tech school they will give you a discount on their bags

  • @lestalkmorebasss
    @lestalkmorebasss 2 месяца назад +1

    Pliers wrench by Knipex is great….. btw have you ever tried a Swedish style pipe wrench? They rock

  • @ronblack7870
    @ronblack7870 Месяц назад

    these days because of the preponderance of drives i would say make sure you get the fluke meter with true rms like the 323 . has to say true rms. that way you can measure amp output from frequency drives. standard meters don't give accurate readings on drives.

  • @nkanellopoulos00
    @nkanellopoulos00 4 месяца назад +11

    Pen testers need audible beeping so you can test from a distance or another room (if Resi). A vibrating pen tester is useless on a jobsite where there's a ton of machinery vibrating the area. But that's my take on what a pen tester should give a sparky

    • @betomendoza5981
      @betomendoza5981 4 месяца назад +1

      I like the beep too. Also if the green light turns red at the same time 💪.

    • @jacobmurray3621
      @jacobmurray3621 4 месяца назад

      I like the rack-a-teers ones. They don’t have beeping but they don’t have an off button and last a long time. So you don’t have to wait for it to turn on and off

    • @feliciasbeard
      @feliciasbeard 4 месяца назад

      Who the fuck's using a pen tester from another room dude, you putting that shit on a string? It's a pen tester.....you hold the fucker while you light your ass up

  • @RightHandShot
    @RightHandShot 2 месяца назад

    As a retired HVAV Tech I agree Veto bags are the best. Bite the bullet early and get one, you will not regret it.

  • @doog6230
    @doog6230 4 месяца назад +4

    Alway enjoy the videos man!
    Do you think you can do a video on improving work speed, while maintaining quality of work? Im 21 years old and have been in the maritime electrical field for 6 months (right out of trade school). I have noticed and been told that I just take too long on some electrical projects. I have some great tools that help my pace but I also can be really picky about getting things as close to perfect and by the book as I can. I know I’m green and some of that comes with time but could you do a video on advice for working faster while maintaining quality? Thanks man keep up the great videos.

    • @ZackMeetsWorld
      @ZackMeetsWorld 4 месяца назад +2

      Learning how to balance quality vs speed is something that you learn with time.

    • @americanelectrician
      @americanelectrician  4 месяца назад +2

      Yeah man absolutely! I will say some people also work slower than others and some stuff just takes time to learn. Get a process for whatever you do to minimize time not working(getting material, moving the ladder or lift). It all comes in time. Thanks for the support man!

    • @doog6230
      @doog6230 4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate the response. Also it’s great to see someone who gives Jesus the glory and incorporates the gospel in your videos. I pray God blesses you greatly, that he will give you what you need and spread his word in Jesus name amen!

    • @doog6230
      @doog6230 4 месяца назад

      Thanks Zack, I appreciate it.

    • @JustinSpakable
      @JustinSpakable 4 месяца назад

      Every squid ive ever met who is a sparky is just slow and thats how you guys were trained. Retain the electrical knowledge but drop the methods and prepare to completely relearn everything. Not being shitty. Just honest

  • @jjwilkins735
    @jjwilkins735 4 месяца назад

    where in indiana are you i work in the northern part of Indiana as a full time electrician for maintenance at a company and i feel like they should be paying me a bit more than they are

  • @SzamBacsi
    @SzamBacsi 4 месяца назад +1

    the Milwaukee m18 bandsaw link points to Wera zyklops

  • @Cavett24
    @Cavett24 4 месяца назад +1

    Great video we have alot of the same tools for being in different trades (HVAC). Ive got multiple vetos, bought the fluke 378fc wirh field sense this passed summer and love it. Have you tried the m12 fuel bandzaw? I have it and the largest m18 fuel. But the m12 fuel is a one handed monster that will cut 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" and weighs less plus more compact. For overhead its a game changer for sure. Ive been on the fen e since the wera pocket was released because it only has magnets. Have you ever had a bit and or socket pull out/ off during removing it from a fastener after use?

    • @wackyweyland8857
      @wackyweyland8857 4 месяца назад +1

      Just saw a video on the m12 fuel bandsaw. Great saw, almost don't need the m18 compact when the m12 has 2 5/8" cutting capacity. I've used the m18 compact and it's still heavy with one hand.

    • @calebcrockett1085
      @calebcrockett1085 4 месяца назад +1

      Also in HVAC and can say the M12 Fuel is the way to go, one handed monster that will eat through unistrut and conduit with ease.

    • @wackyweyland8857
      @wackyweyland8857 4 месяца назад +1

      @calebcrockett1085 Yeah, I don't have much experience with a bandsaw, but it was hard to hold the compact m18 and hold unistrut at the same time. Most of the time, my cuts were crooked, and at that point, I'd rather cut it with a hackzall. 🤣

    • @Cavett24
      @Cavett24 4 месяца назад +1

      @@calebcrockett1085 I couldn't agree more! Best way to cut a motor shaft and still be able to slide the fan blades off and on. It's one of those tools that you just don't know what you're missing out on until you've tried it.

    • @Cavett24
      @Cavett24 4 месяца назад +1

      @@wackyweyland8857 I wish I would've bought mine sooner. With the right blade nothing cuts faster or as clean. It's so effortless and smooth with basically no vibration.

  • @doktorb3at
    @doktorb3at 4 месяца назад +2

    I like current testers that beep. It's telling me: HEY, BE CAREFUL!! THIS IS LIVE!!!!.

  • @rudylacarl7975
    @rudylacarl7975 4 месяца назад +1

    Love veto man I will NEVER buy another branded bag or pouch🤙🏽

  • @tkdriven6077
    @tkdriven6077 4 месяца назад +1

    Worried about pronouncing Knipex, proceeds to say "Fleur" for FLIR hahahaha! Now thats funny. Good video. 👍

  • @wackyweyland8857
    @wackyweyland8857 4 месяца назад +1

    Just bought a pair of the 10" Ka-nip-ex plier wrench. They seem a bit weird, but I'm hoping they were worth the money.

    • @write2marko
      @write2marko 4 месяца назад +2

      it does.

    • @onikwa
      @onikwa 4 месяца назад +2

      They are worth it but the 10" are huge compared to the 10" cobras. Good for 1" and bigger stuff but the 7 1/4" are closer to the size of an adjustable wrench. I wish they made a pair with 10" long handles but the head size of the 7 1/4"

    • @jesseh5554
      @jesseh5554 4 месяца назад +2

      %100 worth the money. Use mine almost every day. I have the 10 inch and the 7 1/4

  • @archaicpriest8680
    @archaicpriest8680 3 месяца назад

    What kinda hammer u got on ur bag

  • @markvanderveer3645
    @markvanderveer3645 4 месяца назад

    Milwaukee makes the best bandsaws. Haven't used a hacksaw in years because the fuel bandsaws are so efficient.

  • @jordonoriley497
    @jordonoriley497 Месяц назад

    Come on people, get this man a home depot in his home town!!

  • @MP-ti6lz
    @MP-ti6lz Месяц назад

    The bit where you cut the video at the beginning and added the slow down FX could have been made a liiiiiittle bit quieter. Just some feedback for future reference. I had you turned up quite loud and that part almost disemboweled me

  • @peterdement
    @peterdement 4 месяца назад +1

    When was the last time that backpack was on your back?

  • @jmackinjersey1
    @jmackinjersey1 4 месяца назад

    Typically everything that Wera makes is spot on.

    • @americanelectrician
      @americanelectrician  4 месяца назад +1

      Wera is the best. I don’t have many complaints about anything they make

  • @garyogreen6958
    @garyogreen6958 2 месяца назад

    Super

  • @derrickthesen7008
    @derrickthesen7008 4 месяца назад

    Do you have a magnet on the back your fluke that is the real game changer

  • @saleenr6
    @saleenr6 2 месяца назад +1

    ur channel is draining my bank account

  • @MrCheezeus
    @MrCheezeus 4 месяца назад

    yes, thats what FLIR is known for, as it stands for forward looking infra-red (IR)
    and as for the adjustable wrench comment ... well ....no. I love my pliers wrenches , but they kinda suck in close quarters situations

    • @americanelectrician
      @americanelectrician  4 месяца назад

      Ahahaha yes FLIR. I’ll take my pliers wrench every day

    • @MrCheezeus
      @MrCheezeus 4 месяца назад +1

      @@americanelectrician I'll take em for 95% of jobs , but when you only get an inch of clearance in the wrong direction for them to work... just not the right tool at that point

  • @Caleb_Pinto
    @Caleb_Pinto 4 месяца назад +1

    Do you run your own shop, or are you working for someone? I'm just wondering because you promote the app to help manage a business.

  • @Winters11
    @Winters11 2 месяца назад

    When every tool in the video has an affiliate link, words like “best” just dissolves in the bias acid pool…

    • @americanelectrician
      @americanelectrician  2 месяца назад

      Except for the fact that none of these companies sponsored this post so I can use affiliate links on whatever products I use and think are the best.. so that’s fine but I’m not going to spend hours on this every week just to not make any money when I’m doing it for people who haven’t had their hands on these tools😂

    • @Winters11
      @Winters11 2 месяца назад

      @@americanelectrician You literally make money if I buy those items from your affiliate links. You don't need sponsorship to get bias, son...

    • @americanelectrician
      @americanelectrician  2 месяца назад

      I can use affiliate links for whatever item I want…. So I can choose the products that I actually like😂

    • @Winters11
      @Winters11 2 месяца назад

      @@americanelectrician Keep fooling yourself.

  • @ImLeeBee
    @ImLeeBee 4 месяца назад +1

    If we are to pronounce it "kuh-nip-x", then we should say "ve-ra" instead or "wera" or even call Japan "ni-hon". I've never understood why some words are expected to be spoken as though you were speaking the native language where the word originated but then don't do that with pretty much every other word. Just a thought as I find it funny how the pronunciation of Knipex always get's spoken about lol

    • @JesusPerez-yc6yu
      @JesusPerez-yc6yu 4 месяца назад +1

      It's because names don't follow English rules. Kuhnipex is how they said it was pronounced so that's how it is. The same way the girl named ABCD was pronounced AB-Se-Di.

    • @ImLeeBee
      @ImLeeBee 4 месяца назад +1

      Yes they do, when spoken in English. We don't pronounce Sony or Samsung with Japanese or Korean pronunciation and if we did, it would be seen as mocking. That's kind of how it works, you don't really get to dictate how people say your name in their native tongue as some languages use completely different sounds that feel unnatural for others to speak without forcing it@@JesusPerez-yc6yu

    • @CreachterZ
      @CreachterZ 4 месяца назад +3

      It’s because Knipex Corporate has a video on this pronunciation and they specifically say that in the English market it should be pronounced with the hard k.
      Hard to argue with the manufacturer.

    • @ImLeeBee
      @ImLeeBee 4 месяца назад

      It's easy to argue with them, again, nobody get's to dictate how a word is spoken in a different language. That's how they'd like it to be spoken, for the sake of brand consistency, but that's all it is. They're a tool company and they make great tools, they're not linguists.
      Here's an example. If I were in Japan and somebody asked me my name, I would say "Lee" and they would likely respond with something like "Ree" to which I'd be an arrogant prick to try and force them to pronounce it the way I do when their way of speaking doesn't even use the same sounds in the same ways@@CreachterZ

    • @CreachterZ
      @CreachterZ 4 месяца назад

      @@ImLeeBee If you are really that bored in your life, feel free. You can ask for my email if you are bored. So am I.

  • @R.I.PXXX999
    @R.I.PXXX999 4 месяца назад +1

    The proper German pronunciation of KNIPEX is k-nee-pex,not kuh-nip-ex.

  • @GotthatChubb
    @GotthatChubb 4 месяца назад

    1st

  • @tLetsGiveItaGo
    @tLetsGiveItaGo 2 месяца назад

    If I promise not to hit the buttons will you please stop and go back to your day job?

  • @tLetsGiveItaGo
    @tLetsGiveItaGo 2 месяца назад

    The beeping is super annoying.

    • @JohnDAmico-ci2hz
      @JohnDAmico-ci2hz 2 месяца назад

      Not when it's in another room and you're tracing a circuit.
      Vibrating isn't going to work...

  • @stringsalive20
    @stringsalive20 4 месяца назад +3

    Dude’s speech cadence is so halting that I couldn’t keep watching past the first minute