Like your tool collection .I do commercial electrical and have a lot of the same .one thing I would recommend ,I bought some racheting wrenchs at auto zone a few months back and they are awesome .have 4 sizes on each wrench
Cody Chapman I’ve seen those I have a husky set somewhere I typically use gearwrench as I find lots of the machines we work on have space issues where open ends come in handy but during new construction the quads can save lots of space in a took bag
Those gatorback bags are nice i like how you can set your tools in the slots and pouches. I had own a pair, the only problem i had with them was the 2 outside pouches are too small i hard a hard time pulling wire nuts and screws out of them. They are nice but haven't gotten a pair cuz my hands are too big for the 2 oustside pouches
Tyler looks you have a good set of tools there gator backs are good and veto bag looks like it’s doing the job for you . I will say this I been doing electrical for 46 years and have done it all residential, commercial, industrial and currently have my own company and have been a master for about 16 years and have never out of work unless I wanted to be good luck to you this a great profession
T X So far this careers been great. I grew up around electric work most of my family has done it at some point and I’ve always enjoyed it. I knew I wanted a career that would always be needed and I could feel pride in. I plan to follow a similar path to yours either going out on my own or becoming a foreman and always like hearing from guys who’ve put the time and work in how the field has worked out for them.
here also most don't use belts but i love it especialy on the ladder. I love the pouches from tough build as it easy to clip them of an stand them beside you. Tools I use from Wera ore Knipex. The smal sets Wera are great
Tough Tool Reviews oh yeah its not a good sight lol a journeyman I worked with in Texas had one do that and jump from his shaft to his wedding ring once needless to say he bought a silicone the day after 😬
Nice video ive had that tool belt worked ok but now i have the 9596 occidental sparky belt gt it second hand and will never go back but nice tool setup
17:23 Sometimes we hang lights up with chains and a lot of factories don't allow sparks inside their buildings. Or it's too complicated to get the paperwork. So rather than walking outside each time we measure we use these small bolt cutters and makes the day easier.
Cool man I had THE MC bag I actually work for a electrical company I'm the low voltage side of that company So I can appreciate the rj45 and the gator bags and electrical tools . I have tried so many tools and agree with the kliens just kicking ass . German is nice made tools But we know klien is the best .keep it up Can't wait see more videos brother
LOW VOLTAGE DUDE i definitely like the high side but we do a few things low voltage typical drops and things and its a nice change of pace and klein just feels right been trying a few different things though actually replaced most of my screwdrivers with snap on’s I got at a flea market but if I need any tool I know kleins always my safe bet and plan to put something up soon an update on my mc if nothing else march is madness for us our biggest client has had us changing out machines constantly swapped it up a bit more specialized for that if nothing else think I’ll do a video on my screwdriver addiction
I actually work in industrial and commercial settings . Scissor lifts and booms safety safety safety lol . Your going to do good I can already tell most guys don't know this much at your age.your potential is super high and you keep your tools organized most young guys just loose tools super impressed . Good luck with the videos . My DeWalt tool box was my first video just winged it for better or worse lol
LOW VOLTAGE DUDE thanks man I try to pay attention and I know what you mean about most guys my age man I grew up different then most my generation we always worked on all our own stuff didnt have the money to pay someone else to lol and my dad had a residential and commercial company when I was growing up and taught me how to do service and small stuff on during summers its sorta the path I’ve always followed and yeah man will definitely do more vids its a great way to interact with the community
@@Snowball636 Klein Tools Journey Mans Belt is really nice I started with that its Ballistic Nylon. But it comes in two sizes so you may have an issue with that, Gator belt comes in all different sizes and I like it a lot actually.
Buckaroo is an amazing tool belt company Made in Australia if you’re into buying from your countrymen. According to other electricians the best tool belt overall for sparkles is the Diamondback Niko.
@@tyguy365 I'm sure, though this is still informative for someone like me. I like hearing other's experience. also shout out to Texas, I loved it there.
I didn't see that you had a non contact tester, nor a small drill to do fast the work, good tools, but you have the same tools over and over you should just use the mulltitools so you don't to have carry to heavy tools bags.. great tools, Im impressed, blessings from mc allen tx.
I bought quite a few new tools for school, because I had "tool money" with tuition mostly, and many of my tools were "home owner quality" if you know what I mean. So I got some knipex stuff. I got about half of them with comfort grips and I regret that. I don't have small hands but still, I find them more difficult to wield/maneuver than the same tool with regular dipped style handles - lesson learned. I like the extra long knipex linesman pliars, they're slightly newer version than yours by the looks of it. I love the cobra pliars and I have the "pliars wrench" in three sizes - one of my favorite tools, hands down. For any trade or application. Check those out man, they are the absolute shit. They can straighten pieces of metal (sheet metal, wrangled solid copper wire), they don't mar surfaces/fasteners, they have incredible clamping force/pressure due to the design, they can be used one handed (not adjusted, but to turn a fastener for eg.), or you can just bend pennies in half if you want ;) Knipex dykes are awesome too, wish I'd got the longer ones.
MBarca_ yeah man its been sweet I wanted to dive into a career once I figured out college wasn’t gonna work its a great field and always what I planned to get into
Tyler English I have my ibew apprenticeship interview in 2 weeks and I’m begging the big man above they accept me in. I currently install storm pipe and do paving, it sucks and I hate it. I love doing electrical work man and I’m 21 also. I hope I can start this awesome career soon
MBarca_ getting in with IBEW should be a great way to start I’ve always worked independent and had really great experiences but know lots of guys who have done great in the union its still construction and definitely physically demanding but personally I love the diversity we’re one of the first trades on a new job and almost always working till a buildings handed over
Thank you Tyler, my stepson just started his course and I want to buy him a good pouch and tools to start him off. He's also doing industrial, so your video was very helpful
I have the same tool belt. The pocket for tools are miniature, and the only way they fit now is after I forcibly tore the rivets off by trying to shove my lineman’s into them. The outside 3 pockets on the right side are a void for any screws, I can’t even get them out with my needle nose pliers.
Nice set of tools for a young tradesman. I want to do a vid, but get lazy cause a tool-bag doesn't hold me and I didn't want to unload my utility truck. But now since I got rear ended, I've unloaded it, and will shoot my 6 bag video and tool-belt soon.
Jose Macias thanks man and I know how that is there looking at giving the guy I work with a new truck and maybe me one of the shop trucks and I’m both excited and dreading clearing everything out of the main truck we use now we have two other bags each of stuff plus large specialty stuff all crammed in that truck and I really want to organize it
Cool video and nice tools! I'm from Athens, Ga. I'm looking for a company to do commercial and industrial with, any suggestions? I did residential for a year and half.
PARKER Mize its hard to say man depends on what you’re looking for I got really lucky with the company I signed onto its a small family business and just had a need I’ve heard lots of good about the apprenticeship through Metro Power they are a huge company always hiring and have lots of big contracts that’d be the first I’d look into if nothing else getting on there will help you get commercial/industrial experience most of the good contractors are weary of hiring guys out of residential since the environment and scale of work is so different
Tyler English thanks for replying, and honesty. I just went to a job fair with the IEC and found a company called ECI that wants to hire me on as an apprentice. They'll start me at a school job.
PARKER Mize good deal man I did mostly schools for the first two years I went full time their a good way to start out for sure and the IEC is s great school I went for a while in Texas but in my city here it doesn’t have a chapter
Hey Tyler, Great video, I enjoyed it and hearing some of your input and recommendations. I'm gonna be starting at my first electrical job and it's with a place that does a little bit of everything - maybe not that industrial though. Anyway I was wondering if I could pick your brain a little bit? I've been dead set on getting a tool-backpack for the longest time up until now, I kinda still am. I currently use a cheap plastic (polyer) tool box from Canadian Tire for my electrical gear (and another for automotive) and I hate having 30+Lbs (?) of tools weighing down one side of my body, I find it so annoying. I've been looking at the (new) Klein one, the "tradesman pro tool master", though it is 13.2lbs empty and $240 CAD. The Milwaukee Jobsite Ultimate looks good too. Greenlee and Fluke also both make one now (as well as just about everyone else is jumpin on the wagon). But now I'm not sure what to use, haha. I find belts *can* be annoying but I've never used a quality one, and honestly I've never used one for very long (like on a job) either. I like the idea of a tool-vest as well, have you ever seen or tried any? It's nice to have pockets at chest height for pens/pencils, volt-tick, etc. What kind of tool belt is that? The padding looks substantial. Where do you keep your impact/drill and battery or do you not have carry one? It's been months since I graduated and I've forgotten 75% of what I learned, lol. This should be fun :) Thanks for the video man, good job.
everyone has there own opinion on tool back packs, i personally like them a lot especially if your hopping in and out of a truck everyday it keeps most of your specialty tools and other tools organized. i do use a tool belt for the convenience try investing some cash in a nice one i use the milwaukee electrician tool belt its very nice, light weight and sturdy. as for keeping your drills i keep my hammer drill in my back pack and impact on my belt. Im currently a industrial/commercial electrician but of course it can be for residential aswell.
Tj, Thanks for getting back to me. I'm really considering the Milwaukee Jobsite Ultimate Backpack right now. But I hear it falls forward from some random reviews too, not designed well. What is the tool belt in this video? Do you like the milwaukee one better?
Complex Hi sorry for the late reply never saw a notification. Tool Backpacks are great for some people its just preference in my work habits tool belts are more efficient. If you want a backpack I recommend ponying up the bucks for a Veto its a better built longer lasting bag with the best layout in my opinion. I usually carry power tools in a separate case and just bring what I need clipped to my belt all our power tools are provided though so take that with a grain of salt. Glad to hear your going into the field man hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
The vde screwdrivers also have slim fit, so the insulation is the same size (csa) as a regular screwdriver, weha do a good offer at s.f, oyeah big clive is a British guy aka brit,
00cents00 thanks man its a really fun field I love all the variety and I’m a bit of a tool nut and there’s always something else to get to make the job easier or at least thats my excuse lol
I am fucking your waifu and there's nothing you can do about it I’ll check them out I’m pretty good on drivers now I have kleins ,weras, wihas, felos, 2 different grips of snap ons, and a bunch of cheapies I sort of have an addiction to finding the best screwdrivers
Welcome back to GA. If you still want a steel capped demo driver, these are solid and have a hex ricasso you can crank on if needed. Wiha 53330 10 x 175mm MicroFinish Extra Heavy Duty Slotted Screwdriver www.kctoolco.com/wiha-53330-10-x-175mm-microfinish-extra-heavy-duty-slotted-screwdriver/
Seth Chauvin glad I could help I highly recommend it most comfortable I’ve tried and very durable wont be lifetime like proper leather but its very nice distributes weight well
Netfitter I just set a zip tie where I could slide it on and off but I just found it annoying it’s a design flaw I usually use midwest and don’t have a problem but its a minor problem and easy fix for sure thanks for watching
I’m surprised that you can wear a tool bag doing industrial electrical work Every industrial setting Iv ever been in tool belts just don’t work That’s cool man I do a lot of commercial and wear mine everyday
Taylor Brink it depends what I’m working on I think its just personal preference coming from residential and commercial but they’re efficient depending on what you’re doing plus it helps distribute weight for going across the facility but there are definitely sometimes you cant wear one and lots of times I cant imagine not using one
Tyler English seems like when I’m on industrial stuff I’m always hooked up with a harness or in some tank so it’s just in the way But when I’m doing schools or hospital stuff I can rock mine all day My brother argues with me about this lol He’s a pocket electrician hahah
Taylor Brink I usually am working on larger equipment in open spaces so I can wear one but there are some confined areas for sure we do a lot of work for a zipper manufacturer so everything from brass melting pots to large dye and platting machines dryers schlitters we do work for air force bases lots of variety Wearing a belts definitely uncommon though only 1 other guy brings one and I’m the only one who actually wears one when I can I did schools and hospitals a ton before I moved to this company and cant imagine doing new construction without a belt but a majority of people I’ve worked with are pocket guys
Nice tools bro! That’s a really good start. Actually most journeyman I work with don’t have that nice of a set up. I agree with you on the Southwire tools being junk!!! Stick to Klein and Milwaukee. Stay away from the overpriced Knipex crap though. Klein stuff is just as nice and dependable!
Brad Buchanan I tried to get everything I’d borrow 3 times plus I got started before I had too many bills so it was easier go ahead and get as much together as I could. Some southwires okay in a pinch but I’m not a fan not too big on milwaukee hand tools either though. I’m a Klein fan first and foremost but I like some german and industrial companies like snap-on and proto. Knipex is a bit over rated to me but the pliers wrench is definitely an improvement over any other adjustable I’ve used.
Tyler English I’ve used Channel Lock brand pliers for over 20 years and have borrowed other tool buddies Knipex before and they just don’t feel right in my hand. As far as Southwire I wouldn’t waste my money again. As far as Milwaukee goes I’ve only switched on screwdrivers but not a huge fan. I’m like you though I love the grips on Klein but as far as the tips go it’s getting hard to justify paying paying 4 times as much.
Anthony Smith my boss says the same thing and based on the fact he still has some of his early stuff and I’ve already warn out a few things from 5 years or so ago so I can certainly believe it
The Klein K36 is not to tighten screws. It is for gripping and holding slotted screws and put them into a hole which is hard to reach, inside of an appliance for example. If you try to tighten screws with such screwdrivers you'll damage them. I've got the whole set with different sizes.
I agree with u about the Klein' vrs knipex issue. 20 yr journeyman and I own both. Knipex are good but there are not forged by Jesus. They perform better with some tools and not with others. The margin of quality doesn't offset the cost in most cases however. If u notice in many comparison videos of knipex vrs the world, the narrator gets extremely vague when describing why they beat the compared tool in most cases especially Klein, saying thing like "They just feel better,I don't know:"😂. And ya i understand the "feel" of tools in the hand but that is an area were klein actually excells so if thats the excuse,well,,,,, Cobras are nice but don't leave those $50 pliers in the drop ceiling 🤣🤣🤣. Most complaints about Klein lineman are the break in issue. That's why they are way better? Diagonal cutters nope. Now admittedly some Klein tools are also comparable in price but they are also usually usa made so if the quality is the same then y not the usa made one? Yes i support usa made tools if there good. And channel lock is just being thrown under the bus by fad chasers. I admit the slip joint/Tongue and groove pliers design has become a bit obsolete compared to the new locking design but the strength, durability, and warranty of all channel lock products are unbeatable, and seems to get a bad wrap simply because they don't beat u up in price. Backwards thinking. In fact, aside from there tongue and groove pliers, all there other products are comparable to knipex and Klein. Again, I don't like cheap tools(cheap as in quality, not price),.. When u buy tools there is an element of practicality involved. Especially with hand tools. I want a good durable tool that does the job well and makes my job easier but one that won't make me cry if it disapears. Something that happens often with hand tools wether lost or stolen. So a middle ground needs to be met in MOST cases. Sometimes there are no options. I do refuse to fight with a low quality tool. To end my rant, knipex makes good tools. But so does Klein and channel lock, among many others. Don't get caught In a trend. Spend your money wisely (or not, after all it is your money, well until u give it to knipex🤣🤣🤣🤣)
Big O I like all three companies but usually I support usa manufacturing mostly just because I like the idea of using the same basic tools as my dad and my grandfather in the profession they helped guide me into one note though if you need 1000v protection knipex is often cheaper than the klein counterparts but tools are all personal preference as long as it works for you
Tyler English yes I saw that. Wiha has very reasonably priced insulated tools as well. A bit cheaper than knipex i believe, at the time i bought mine.I have a few of their insulated pliers and an entire set of insulated drivers from them. In fact, almost all my insulated tools are wiha. Excellent quality at an excellent price. I was shocked at how much cheaper they were than Klein insulated tools, being the quality was the same if not better in some cases, with a larger variety and there specialty seems to be in drivers (tips very strong) as knipex seems to be pliers I Highly recommend them
Big O definetly I love wiha drivers I’ve tried their pliers their very well made I tend to stay away from them as their not carried anywhere locally for me and plier production was moved to vietnam but they’re some of my favorite insulated drivers alongside klein and felo
Tyler English good point.although as I look at the few Milwaukee insulated drivers I have(I got a little bit of everything) they appear to have the double insulation and they were cheap as dirt. Although they are made in China so I guess I just answered my own question
Cory Tucker the small zippered bag is a veto pro pack but I think you’re asking about the gatorback bags and belt rack-a-tiers sells the same setup its a great layout and a really comfortable belt I highly recommend it if you choose to go nylon over leather
A co-worker spilled a chemical on my hands that weakened my nails and they got basically scraped off by a piece of sheetmetal according to the on site first aid person but not exactly sure it was not pleasant sorry you had to see that they said it’ll take a long time to grow back and might have to have them professionally removed to restart growth better
Wiha Softfinish electric SlimFix, they're insulated and you'll get into the most terminals with it. cdn.toolstation.de/images/150401-DE/800/38574.jpg Greetings from Germany!
Marcel Germann I’ve been wanting to try those in person I have a few wihas I love but no local suppliers carry the slims and nice man I plan to visit germany one day we work with a few german specialist for machines we install especially from Neihoff Gruppe and you guys make your country sound awesome and produce great tools and knives greetings From an ex farmboy electrician in Georgia, U.S.A.
I've seen that Klein makes some screwdrivers. I think they make them especially for the european market because instead of Phillips they have two Pozidriv screwdrivers (PZ 1 and PZ 2) in the set. The except the smallest slotted one all are slim line. I've switched the language over to english: www.reichelt.de/Schraubendreher-mit-Schutzisolation/KLT-32268/3/index.html?ACTION=3&GROUPID=562&ARTICLE=221018&START=0&OFFSET=16&SID=92Wm5D5qwQATQAADkXbrk90625839a7cfaa85af1a8bff86aa114e&LANGUAGE=EN For slim VDE screwdrivers the price is reasonable. The standard VDE screwdrivers cost much less. For a set made by Wiha or Wera you'll pay round about 25€.
My english is a bit rusty since I haven't used it for a long period of time. English is the first foreign language you're supposed to learn in school here from class 5 on till the end. And this is fixed to english. The second language can be chosen at class 7, and you can chose between french, spanish, latin or russian. I've chosen french, but it's all gone now. Ok, I'm out of school for almost 20 years now and I've never spoken french until then. My screwdrivers are Wera, mostly "used look", especially the large slotted is a bit beaten up. Other ones like the Pozidriv and Phillips are looking like they're brand new. Ok, Phillips is pretty uncommon here. We use Pozidriv in most cases. Pliers are mostly Knipex, which are quite cheap here. One of the insulated pliers had an "accident" with 400VAC, but it only ruined a part of the chrome finish and left a copper mark. The 63A NH-fuse was blown. I almost fell off the ladder, but the room was so small that nothing happened, I was caught by the wall. And that's the reason why we're using insulated tools everytime, even if the circuit is proved as dead. There could always be an idiot switching it back on because he want to make some coffee or such crap. I'm using a lock, but the locks here don't fit on any circuit breaker. This is depending on the manufacturer and the age of the breaker. So you need different types of locks. And sometimes you'll find electric installations without breakers, they still use fuses so you need a plug instead to prevent someone putting the fuse back in. A video would be too long. I've got a lot of tools. Tool addict would be a fitting statement. In addition I've got some screwdrivers made by PB Swiss (insulated), Wiss, Klein, Channellock and a screwdriver labeled as "Vaco" (Vaco is now part of Klein). Klein, Vaco and Channellock were hard to get...but I've seen they're now available here and remembered your video and your problem with the terminals.
Will Hamilton yeah most other ones I’ve used the cutters get ate up and end up with gaps like the knipex in the mc have gaps after only 6 months of use
Will Hamilton I like lots of tools that arent kleins but there the only linemans I’d buy I’ve cut threaded rod with them and the knives are still in shape to cut paper labels cleanly
I don’t understand why every electrician titles themselves. Residential sparky, or commercial, or industrial...inside, outside...we are all electricians! We cover it all!even data and security.
Large Pizza something did a while back when something got in an enclose that shouldnt have been the problem now is when they grow back they are very brittle and break off I wear gloves in any of the areas where corrosives are used
Anthony Smith I used to be really big on using proper terms and I know you’re right but honestly after being around everyone else who says allens its just the term I’ve picked up saying its just like saying Kleenex instead of tissue
Hats off to you! . I’m a journeyman I totally agree with you and liked your video. Good luck .
great vid thanks for adding a build for us ppl
Like your tool collection .I do commercial electrical and have a lot of the same .one thing I would recommend ,I bought some racheting wrenchs at auto zone a few months back and they are awesome .have 4 sizes on each wrench
Cody Chapman I’ve seen those I have a husky set somewhere I typically use gearwrench as I find lots of the machines we work on have space issues where open ends come in handy but during new construction the quads can save lots of space in a took bag
The autozone ones are best for strut straps.
Those gatorback bags are nice i like how you can set your tools in the slots and pouches. I had own a pair, the only problem i had with them was the 2 outside pouches are too small i hard a hard time pulling wire nuts and screws out of them. They are nice but haven't gotten a pair cuz my hands are too big for the 2 oustside pouches
Very nice set up
Tyler looks you have a good set of tools there gator backs are good and veto bag looks like it’s doing the job for you . I will say this I been doing electrical for 46 years and have done it all residential, commercial, industrial and currently have my own company and have been a master for about 16 years and have never out of work unless I wanted to be good luck to you this a great profession
T X So far this careers been great. I grew up around electric work most of my family has done it at some point and I’ve always enjoyed it. I knew I wanted a career that would always be needed and I could feel pride in. I plan to follow a similar path to yours either going out on my own or becoming a foreman and always like hearing from guys who’ve put the time and work in how the field has worked out for them.
here also most don't use belts but i love it especialy on the ladder. I love the pouches from tough build as it easy to clip them of an stand them beside you. Tools I use from Wera ore Knipex. The smal sets Wera are great
Milwaukee still makes the demo screwdrivers and a dedicated demo driver. They're nice. I have them in my demo box at home.
Yes they do but like he said not that design anymore .
Nice tool set, you should look at the wiha slim insulated screwdrivers
Good video bro.. You should make more videos man!! 👍🏽💪🏽
Always nerve racking when something arc’s to your shaft 😂👍🏼 good video, I’m an industrial electrician as well in Texas.
Tough Tool Reviews oh yeah its not a good sight lol a journeyman I worked with in Texas had one do that and jump from his shaft to his wedding ring once needless to say he bought a silicone the day after 😬
Tyler English yup, I’ve heard of that too which is why I switched to a silicone ring as well
Tough Tool Reviews definetly a safe move I plan to if I ever tie the knot I also never wear a metal watch anymore
Enjoyed the video
Keep up the great work 👍... from a fellow Texan 👌
Howdy there
Nice video ive had that tool belt worked ok but now i have the 9596 occidental sparky belt gt it second hand and will never go back but nice tool setup
17:23 Sometimes we hang lights up with chains and a lot of factories don't allow sparks inside their buildings. Or it's too complicated to get the paperwork. So rather than walking outside each time we measure we use these small bolt cutters and makes the day easier.
Cool man I had THE MC bag
I actually work for a electrical company
I'm the low voltage side of that company
So I can appreciate the rj45 and the gator bags and electrical tools . I have tried so many tools and agree with the kliens just kicking ass . German is nice made tools
But we know klien is the best .keep it up
Can't wait see more videos brother
LOW VOLTAGE DUDE i definitely like the high side but we do a few things low voltage typical drops and things and its a nice change of pace and klein just feels right been trying a few different things though actually replaced most of my screwdrivers with snap on’s I got at a flea market but if I need any tool I know kleins always my safe bet and plan to put something up soon an update on my mc if nothing else march is madness for us our biggest client has had us changing out machines constantly swapped it up a bit more specialized for that if nothing else think I’ll do a video on my screwdriver addiction
I actually work in industrial and commercial settings . Scissor lifts and booms safety safety safety lol .
Your going to do good I can already tell most guys don't know this much at your age.your potential is super high and you keep your tools organized most young guys just loose tools super impressed . Good luck with the videos . My DeWalt tool box was my first video just winged it for better or worse lol
LOW VOLTAGE DUDE thanks man I try to pay attention and I know what you mean about most guys my age man I grew up different then most my generation we always worked on all our own stuff didnt have the money to pay someone else to lol and my dad had a residential and commercial company when I was growing up and taught me how to do service and small stuff on during summers its sorta the path I’ve always followed and yeah man will definitely do more vids its a great way to interact with the community
I’m a female sparky in Australia and I’m a industrial apprentice also! Trying to get me a descent tool belt 👌🏾👌🏾
Leather or Ballistic Nylon?
Bloodsong_the_Sparky_Eagle nylon
@@Snowball636 Klein Tools Journey Mans Belt is really nice I started with that its Ballistic Nylon. But it comes in two sizes so you may have an issue with that, Gator belt comes in all different sizes and I like it a lot actually.
Gatorback contractor pro 🔥👍
Buckaroo is an amazing tool belt company Made in Australia if you’re into buying from your countrymen. According to other electricians the best tool belt overall for sparkles is the Diamondback Niko.
Good stuff buddy. Thanks for this
For sure man I really need to update this my setups changed a lot the past few years
@@tyguy365 I'm sure, though this is still informative for someone like me. I like hearing other's experience. also shout out to Texas, I loved it there.
Good Job on the video
I didn't see that you had a non contact tester, nor a small drill to do fast the work, good tools, but you have the same tools over and over you should just use the mulltitools so you don't to have carry to heavy tools bags.. great tools, Im impressed, blessings from mc allen tx.
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Great vídeo thanks ,for me wiha are the best quality and strong tools very biutiful, Made in Germany tools Forever,not for 1year.☺☺☺
Americo Cadilhe i love the wiha screwdrivers made in germany but the pliers are made elsewhere and have failed me
I'm one of the two! You're cool
always love these vids. thanks
The Milwaukee demo driver with the duct cutter (sold by itself) doesn’t have continuity to the cap. Just bought one and checked it the other day.
I bought quite a few new tools for school, because I had "tool money" with tuition mostly, and many of my tools were "home owner quality" if you know what I mean. So I got some knipex stuff. I got about half of them with comfort grips and I regret that. I don't have small hands but still, I find them more difficult to wield/maneuver than the same tool with regular dipped style handles - lesson learned.
I like the extra long knipex linesman pliars, they're slightly newer version than yours by the looks of it. I love the cobra pliars and I have the "pliars wrench" in three sizes - one of my favorite tools, hands down. For any trade or application. Check those out man, they are the absolute shit. They can straighten pieces of metal (sheet metal, wrangled solid copper wire), they don't mar surfaces/fasteners, they have incredible clamping force/pressure due to the design, they can be used one handed (not adjusted, but to turn a fastener for eg.), or you can just bend pennies in half if you want ;)
Knipex dykes are awesome too, wish I'd got the longer ones.
Good video
Brennan Brown thanks man your setup is sweet by the way that pouch you had made is really cool
Good video, thanks man. I also have a set of gatorbacks and they've lasted almost 2 years so far.
21 and you’ve been doin it for roughly 3 years now, fuckin awesome
MBarca_ yeah man its been sweet I wanted to dive into a career once I figured out college wasn’t gonna work its a great field and always what I planned to get into
Tyler English I have my ibew apprenticeship interview in 2 weeks and I’m begging the big man above they accept me in. I currently install storm pipe and do paving, it sucks and I hate it. I love doing electrical work man and I’m 21 also. I hope I can start this awesome career soon
MBarca_ getting in with IBEW should be a great way to start I’ve always worked independent and had really great experiences but know lots of guys who have done great in the union its still construction and definitely physically demanding but personally I love the diversity we’re one of the first trades on a new job and almost always working till a buildings handed over
I’m 22 and I just started the IBEW apprentice back in July 2020. It’s incredible man, way better than university and I did both!
How are the gator bags holding up?
Thank you Tyler, my stepson just started his course and I want to buy him a good pouch and tools to start him off. He's also doing industrial, so your video was very helpful
I been looking for an industrial electrician tool belt setup.
Love the tool pouch. I probably missed it but what brand is it?
Toby Cortina Gatorback
+1 on Mike's Tool Shed and AVE, my favorite channels. I do agree with your opinion on sparky channel for reviews, as well. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks man and certainly my favorites too
After nearly a year and a half, hows it standing up still.
Also do you have a model number for the pouch?
Thanks man!
I have the same tool belt. The pocket for tools are miniature, and the only way they fit now is after I forcibly tore the rivets off by trying to shove my lineman’s into them. The outside 3 pockets on the right side are a void for any screws, I can’t even get them out with my needle nose pliers.
I hated those klien needle knose stripper hybrids, I never could get them to strip 😤
I had them too and I replaced them. With regular strippers and regular needle nose.
Like!
Nice set of tools for a young tradesman. I want to do a vid, but get lazy cause a tool-bag doesn't hold me and I didn't want to unload my utility truck. But now since I got rear ended, I've unloaded it, and will shoot my 6 bag video and tool-belt soon.
Jose Macias thanks man and I know how that is there looking at giving the guy I work with a new truck and maybe me one of the shop trucks and I’m both excited and dreading clearing everything out of the main truck we use now we have two other bags each of stuff plus large specialty stuff all crammed in that truck and I really want to organize it
I do the same with my spring tools
Why don't u use insulated? We need that in sweden.
hope your career is still successful bud!
Thanks man so far so good been at this company about 5 years now and still love it always new challenges
@@tyguy365 Thats great to hear! you'll be a old and grumpy electrician before you know it.
With the stubby screwdrivers i have the Klein 6 in 1. Check it out!
Awesome video. Keep em coming!
Stephen Scheets those work good I always lose all the bits though
I like Kleins because of the grips. I prefer rubbers over plastic because insulation and comfort
Cool video and nice tools! I'm from Athens, Ga. I'm looking for a company to do commercial and industrial with, any suggestions? I did residential for a year and half.
PARKER Mize its hard to say man depends on what you’re looking for I got really lucky with the company I signed onto its a small family business and just had a need
I’ve heard lots of good about the apprenticeship through Metro Power they are a huge company always hiring and have lots of big contracts that’d be the first I’d look into if nothing else getting on there will help you get commercial/industrial experience most of the good contractors are weary of hiring guys out of residential since the environment and scale of work is so different
Tyler English thanks for replying, and honesty. I just went to a job fair with the IEC and found a company called ECI that wants to hire me on as an apprentice. They'll start me at a school job.
PARKER Mize good deal man I did mostly schools for the first two years I went full time their a good way to start out for sure and the IEC is s great school I went for a while in Texas but in my city here it doesn’t have a chapter
Hey Tyler,
Great video, I enjoyed it and hearing some of your input and recommendations. I'm gonna be starting at my first electrical job and it's with a place that does a little bit of everything - maybe not that industrial though. Anyway I was wondering if I could pick your brain a little bit?
I've been dead set on getting a tool-backpack for the longest time up until now, I kinda still am. I currently use a cheap plastic (polyer) tool box from Canadian Tire for my electrical gear (and another for automotive) and I hate having 30+Lbs (?) of tools weighing down one side of my body, I find it so annoying.
I've been looking at the (new) Klein one, the "tradesman pro tool master", though it is 13.2lbs empty and $240 CAD. The Milwaukee Jobsite Ultimate looks good too. Greenlee and Fluke also both make one now (as well as just about everyone else is jumpin on the wagon). But now I'm not sure what to use, haha.
I find belts *can* be annoying but I've never used a quality one, and honestly I've never used one for very long (like on a job) either. I like the idea of a tool-vest as well, have you ever seen or tried any? It's nice to have pockets at chest height for pens/pencils, volt-tick, etc. What kind of tool belt is that? The padding looks substantial.
Where do you keep your impact/drill and battery or do you not have carry one?
It's been months since I graduated and I've forgotten 75% of what I learned, lol. This should be fun :)
Thanks for the video man, good job.
everyone has there own opinion on tool back packs, i personally like them a lot especially if your hopping in and out of a truck everyday it keeps most of your specialty tools and other tools organized. i do use a tool belt for the convenience try investing some cash in a nice one i use the milwaukee electrician tool belt its very nice, light weight and sturdy. as for keeping your drills i keep my hammer drill in my back pack and impact on my belt.
Im currently a industrial/commercial electrician but of course it can be for residential aswell.
Tj,
Thanks for getting back to me.
I'm really considering the Milwaukee Jobsite Ultimate Backpack right now. But I hear it falls forward from some random reviews too, not designed well.
What is the tool belt in this video? Do you like the milwaukee one better?
Complex Hi sorry for the late reply never saw a notification. Tool Backpacks are great for some people its just preference in my work habits tool belts are more efficient. If you want a backpack I recommend ponying up the bucks for a Veto its a better built longer lasting bag with the best layout in my opinion. I usually carry power tools in a separate case and just bring what I need clipped to my belt all our power tools are provided though so take that with a grain of salt. Glad to hear your going into the field man hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Complex oh and the belt I used in the video is a gatorback however I switched to an occidental leather as it suits me better.
I love your tools is good where is my screw garge merter
For leads deameter of wire
The vde screwdrivers also have slim fit, so the insulation is the same size (csa) as a regular screwdriver, weha do a good offer at s.f, oyeah big clive is a British guy aka brit,
Dont apologize for shit. Speak your mind. That's what we're on your channel for :)
Good job man, keep it up!
00cents00 thanks man its a really fun field I love all the variety and I’m a bit of a tool nut and there’s always something else to get to make the job easier or at least thats my excuse lol
You should check out tekton screwdrivers. $20 for a set of 12, made in the usa, and I like their grips.
I am fucking your waifu and there's nothing you can do about it I’ll check them out I’m pretty good on drivers now I have kleins ,weras, wihas, felos, 2 different grips of snap ons, and a bunch of cheapies I sort of have an addiction to finding the best screwdrivers
What are some good suspenders for small guys 5’3
I cant say man I’m a fairly big guy and never use suspenders
Dude cool video, hope you make some more vids soon
like the video! made a new one
Enjoyed the shit outta this vid. Thanks for sharing man
Nalu Rash thanks glad you liked it
Did you work for Amber electrical
Welcome back to GA.
If you still want a steel capped demo driver, these are solid and have a hex ricasso you can crank on if needed.
Wiha 53330 10 x 175mm MicroFinish Extra Heavy Duty Slotted Screwdriver
www.kctoolco.com/wiha-53330-10-x-175mm-microfinish-extra-heavy-duty-slotted-screwdriver/
shivers515 thanks man will look into those do you know if the shaft runs all the way to the cap I’m looking for one without continuity
And you pronounced knipex correctly (according to them) haha
Now all you need is a tripod for your camera.
What area of Georgia are you from?
Faith, family, SPORTS middle georgia
What kind of belt is that.
Its a Gatorback they also are rebranded by Rack-A-Tiers
What are dip grips?
Anthony Smith plastic dipped like the grip on most channel lock pliers
How much is the top belt? I’ve been looking online and one says 99$ but other say 300
Seth Chauvin i paid $99 on amazon for the gatorback large
Tool belt* thank you!!
Seth Chauvin glad I could help I highly recommend it most comfortable I’ve tried and very durable wont be lifetime like proper leather but its very nice distributes weight well
Awesome video and narration. Now put all your tools back in your bags lol
What kind of tool belt is that?
stick jr. It’s a gatorback pro. You can also find it labeled as a rack-a-tiers someplaces.
Dude, how strong are your legs? Got some Dwayne Johnson thighs.
What size is your belt
Its a large
One can go to homedepot and see all of these tools and even more...
13:08 A small paracord ring in the hole handle is over the other handle - an easy way to lock in the folded position. That's not hard.
Netfitter I just set a zip tie where I could slide it on and off but I just found it annoying it’s a design flaw I usually use midwest and don’t have a problem but its a minor problem and easy fix for sure thanks for watching
I’m a master hvac tech I’ve had several belts what kind I’d this here?
Its a gatorback
@@tyguy365 thank you sir I’ll have to check them out
Klein makes a demo driver
What’s the size of the Wera screw driver?
Ronnie Trimble 0.8 x 4.0 x 200 mm
Its equal to a 3/16 x 8 inch
Tyler English thank you
Ronnie Trimble glad I could help
I’m surprised that you can wear a tool bag doing industrial electrical work
Every industrial setting Iv ever been in tool belts just don’t work
That’s cool man
I do a lot of commercial and wear mine everyday
Taylor Brink it depends what I’m working on I think its just personal preference coming from residential and commercial but they’re efficient depending on what you’re doing plus it helps distribute weight for going across the facility but there are definitely sometimes you cant wear one and lots of times I cant imagine not using one
Tyler English seems like when I’m on industrial stuff I’m always hooked up with a harness or in some tank so it’s just in the way
But when I’m doing schools or hospital stuff I can rock mine all day
My brother argues with me about this lol
He’s a pocket electrician hahah
Taylor Brink I usually am working on larger equipment in open spaces so I can wear one but there are some confined areas for sure we do a lot of work for a zipper manufacturer so everything from brass melting pots to large dye and platting machines dryers schlitters we do work for air force bases lots of variety
Wearing a belts definitely uncommon though only 1 other guy brings one and I’m the only one who actually wears one when I can
I did schools and hospitals a ton before I moved to this company and cant imagine doing new construction without a belt but a majority of people I’ve worked with are pocket guys
I just applied for the 2 year apprintiship in oregon should I also apply for the 5 year?
Nice tools bro! That’s a really good start. Actually most journeyman I work with don’t have that nice of a set up. I agree with you on the Southwire tools being junk!!! Stick to Klein and Milwaukee. Stay away from the overpriced Knipex crap though. Klein stuff is just as nice and dependable!
Brad Buchanan I tried to get everything I’d borrow 3 times plus I got started before I had too many bills so it was easier go ahead and get as much together as I could. Some southwires okay in a pinch but I’m not a fan not too big on milwaukee hand tools either though. I’m a Klein fan first and foremost but I like some german and industrial companies like snap-on and proto. Knipex is a bit over rated to me but the pliers wrench is definitely an improvement over any other adjustable I’ve used.
Tyler English I’ve used Channel Lock brand pliers for over 20 years and have borrowed other tool buddies Knipex before and they just don’t feel right in my hand. As far as Southwire I wouldn’t waste my money again. As far as Milwaukee goes I’ve only switched on screwdrivers but not a huge fan. I’m like you though I love the grips on Klein but as far as the tips go it’s getting hard to justify paying paying 4 times as much.
Klein is not what it used to be like in 1975 when I started
Anthony Smith my boss says the same thing and based on the fact he still has some of his early stuff and I’ve already warn out a few things from 5 years or so ago so I can certainly believe it
The Klein K36 is not to tighten screws. It is for gripping and holding slotted screws and put them into a hole which is hard to reach, inside of an appliance for example. If you try to tighten screws with such screwdrivers you'll damage them. I've got the whole set with different sizes.
I agree with u about the Klein' vrs knipex issue. 20 yr journeyman and I own both. Knipex are good but there are not forged by Jesus. They perform better with some tools and not with others. The margin of quality doesn't offset the cost in most cases however. If u notice in many comparison videos of knipex vrs the world, the narrator gets extremely vague when describing why they beat the compared tool in most cases especially Klein, saying thing like "They just feel better,I don't know:"😂. And ya i understand the "feel" of tools in the hand but that is an area were klein actually excells so if thats the excuse,well,,,,, Cobras are nice but don't leave those $50 pliers in the drop ceiling 🤣🤣🤣. Most complaints about Klein lineman are the break in issue. That's why they are way better? Diagonal cutters nope. Now admittedly some Klein tools are also comparable in price but they are also usually usa made so if the quality is the same then y not the usa made one? Yes i support usa made tools if there good. And channel lock is just being thrown under the bus by fad chasers. I admit the slip joint/Tongue and groove pliers design has become a bit obsolete compared to the new locking design but the strength, durability, and warranty of all channel lock products are unbeatable, and seems to get a bad wrap simply because they don't beat u up in price. Backwards thinking. In fact, aside from there tongue and groove pliers, all there other products are comparable to knipex and Klein. Again, I don't like cheap tools(cheap as in quality, not price),.. When u buy tools there is an element of practicality involved. Especially with hand tools. I want a good durable tool that does the job well and makes my job easier but one that won't make me cry if it disapears. Something that happens often with hand tools wether lost or stolen. So a middle ground needs to be met in MOST cases. Sometimes there are no options. I do refuse to fight with a low quality tool. To end my rant, knipex makes good tools. But so does Klein and channel lock, among many others. Don't get caught In a trend. Spend your money wisely (or not, after all it is your money, well until u give it to knipex🤣🤣🤣🤣)
Big O I like all three companies but usually I support usa manufacturing mostly just because I like the idea of using the same basic tools as my dad and my grandfather in the profession they helped guide me into one note though if you need 1000v protection knipex is often cheaper than the klein counterparts but tools are all personal preference as long as it works for you
Tyler English yes I saw that. Wiha has very reasonably priced insulated tools as well. A bit cheaper than knipex i believe, at the time i bought mine.I have a few of their insulated pliers and an entire set of insulated drivers from them. In fact, almost all my insulated tools are wiha. Excellent quality at an excellent price. I was shocked at how much cheaper they were than Klein insulated tools, being the quality was the same if not better in some cases, with a larger variety and there specialty seems to be in drivers (tips very strong) as knipex seems to be pliers I Highly recommend them
Big O definetly I love wiha drivers I’ve tried their pliers their very well made I tend to stay away from them as their not carried anywhere locally for me and plier production was moved to vietnam but they’re some of my favorite insulated drivers alongside klein and felo
Big O i do know part of the reasons the klein and most american insulated tools cost more is in part due to the double coated insulation process
Tyler English good point.although as I look at the few Milwaukee insulated drivers I have(I got a little bit of everything) they appear to have the double insulation and they were cheap as dirt. Although they are made in China so I guess I just answered my own question
What brand of tool bags are those?
Cory Tucker the small zippered bag is a veto pro pack but I think you’re asking about the gatorback bags and belt rack-a-tiers sells the same setup its a great layout and a really comfortable belt I highly recommend it if you choose to go nylon over leather
Union? Which local ?
gabriel fychok I work non union
You should have known by the amount of tools he has to carry.
Me personally I have my eccentric tools so lineman’s and the such , and I keep the less useful shit In a drill bag
Iam from tanzania give the all electrical tools
Pleas full bag how much iam tannzania countris
Commercial Electrician Tools !!!!!
Raider Nation mostly industrial 🤟🏻 theres a lot of crossover though and we get a few commercial jobs
Southwire makes a flat head with a metal cap
Corey aka digger without continuity between the shaft and cap? Thats the thing thats been hard to find
What happened to your fingernails?
A co-worker spilled a chemical on my hands that weakened my nails and they got basically scraped off by a piece of sheetmetal according to the on site first aid person but not exactly sure it was not pleasant sorry you had to see that they said it’ll take a long time to grow back and might have to have them professionally removed to restart growth better
inxile88 the biggest problem is when they regrow their very fragile and often break
Tyler English no worries, just thought you got your fingers caught in something
inxile88 no seen that before too though
Wiha Softfinish electric SlimFix, they're insulated and you'll get into the most terminals with it.
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Greetings from Germany!
Marcel Germann I’ve been wanting to try those in person I have a few wihas I love but no local suppliers carry the slims and nice man I plan to visit germany one day we work with a few german specialist for machines we install especially from Neihoff Gruppe and you guys make your country sound awesome and produce great tools and knives greetings From an ex farmboy electrician in Georgia, U.S.A.
I've seen that Klein makes some screwdrivers. I think they make them especially for the european market because instead of Phillips they have two Pozidriv screwdrivers (PZ 1 and PZ 2) in the set. The except the smallest slotted one all are slim line. I've switched the language over to english:
www.reichelt.de/Schraubendreher-mit-Schutzisolation/KLT-32268/3/index.html?ACTION=3&GROUPID=562&ARTICLE=221018&START=0&OFFSET=16&SID=92Wm5D5qwQATQAADkXbrk90625839a7cfaa85af1a8bff86aa114e&LANGUAGE=EN
For slim VDE screwdrivers the price is reasonable. The standard VDE screwdrivers cost much less. For a set made by Wiha or Wera you'll pay round about 25€.
Marcel Germann yesh I’ve seen those in pictures their european market only and a few get imported to brazil you’re english is very good by the way
Marcel Germann you should make a video of youre tool setup I like comparing things here with across the pond
My english is a bit rusty since I haven't used it for a long period of time. English is the first foreign language you're supposed to learn in school here from class 5 on till the end. And this is fixed to english. The second language can be chosen at class 7, and you can chose between french, spanish, latin or russian. I've chosen french, but it's all gone now. Ok, I'm out of school for almost 20 years now and I've never spoken french until then.
My screwdrivers are Wera, mostly "used look", especially the large slotted is a bit beaten up. Other ones like the Pozidriv and Phillips are looking like they're brand new. Ok, Phillips is pretty uncommon here. We use Pozidriv in most cases.
Pliers are mostly Knipex, which are quite cheap here. One of the insulated pliers had an "accident" with 400VAC, but it only ruined a part of the chrome finish and left a copper mark. The 63A NH-fuse was blown. I almost fell off the ladder, but the room was so small that nothing happened, I was caught by the wall.
And that's the reason why we're using insulated tools everytime, even if the circuit is proved as dead. There could always be an idiot switching it back on because he want to make some coffee or such crap. I'm using a lock, but the locks here don't fit on any circuit breaker. This is depending on the manufacturer and the age of the breaker. So you need different types of locks. And sometimes you'll find electric installations without breakers, they still use fuses so you need a plug instead to prevent someone putting the fuse back in.
A video would be too long. I've got a lot of tools. Tool addict would be a fitting statement. In addition I've got some screwdrivers made by PB Swiss (insulated), Wiss, Klein, Channellock and a screwdriver labeled as "Vaco" (Vaco is now part of Klein). Klein, Vaco and Channellock were hard to get...but I've seen they're now available here and remembered your video and your problem with the terminals.
8:28 "I can't get a hole in them"😔😔😔 really
Will Hamilton yeah most other ones I’ve used the cutters get ate up and end up with gaps like the knipex in the mc have gaps after only 6 months of use
Tyler English exactly! Kleins are the best!
Will Hamilton I like lots of tools that arent kleins but there the only linemans I’d buy I’ve cut threaded rod with them and the knives are still in shape to cut paper labels cleanly
Nice fluke clamp meter.....but you carry way too much stuff
I don’t understand why every electrician titles themselves. Residential sparky, or commercial, or industrial...inside, outside...we are all electricians! We cover it all!even data and security.
Something you work with is obviously eating away at your fingernails
Large Pizza something did a while back when something got in an enclose that shouldnt have been the problem now is when they grow back they are very brittle and break off I wear gloves in any of the areas where corrosives are used
Too many screwdrivers, and no need for a jab saw in industrial settings at least not every day
I keep one just in case. Sometimes it gets left in the van but always on hand.
There not allen sockets.....they are hex head, unles its the brand “allen”
Anthony Smith I used to be really big on using proper terms and I know you’re right but honestly after being around everyone else who says allens its just the term I’ve picked up saying its just like saying Kleenex instead of tissue
Not the best tool bag but cool
skate smokesurf i think occidentals are above and beyond the competition but these are pretty sweet and in my opinion are the best for the $100 range
You keep saying Klein ‘s....... it’s Klein no s