Apprentice- What tools should I get next?

[thatssobs97]

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[thatssobs97]

What it looks like in the pouch

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[peter d]

You need a non-contact voltage tester and also a basic "Wiggy" style voltage and continuity tester.

 

[infinity]

Hacksaw, voltage tester, Sheetrock saw.

 

[peter d]

Also, spend $35 on a decent linesman pliers, whether it's Klein, Ideal, Channelock or Greenlee. Those are the most frequently used electrician tool, and it's worth it to spend the money on good ones.

 

[peter d]

Hacksaw, voltage tester, Sheetrock saw.

Hacksaw? :huh: I have not touched a hacksaw in years, around here even apprentices do not use them.

 

[thatssobs97]

Sheet rock saw is in my main tool bag so I have that. So Volt testers, Good Linemans and a Hacksaw

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[thatssobs97]

I need better pliers all around. Diagonal cutters, needle nose ect

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[peter d]

I need better pliers all around. Diagonal cutters, needle nose ect

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Yes, definitely. For around $120 you can have a good linesmans, dykes, and needlenose.

 

[thatssobs97]

Thanks!

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[480sparky]

[h=1]Required tools[/h]No experience:
Tool belt
Tool pouch
Parts pouch
Wire strippers
Linesman pliers
Diagonal cutting pliers
Needle nose pliers
Straight screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
25ft. tape measure
9" magnetic torpedo level

3 Months:
12" Arc-joint (ChannelLock) pliers
12" hacksaw
Plug-in GFCI receptacle tester
Nut drivers ¼" and 5/16"
Retractable utility knife
Drywall saw

6 Months:
Nut driver 3/8"
Conduit reamer screwdriver
Allen wrench sets Fractional & Metric
Cordless drill w/ 2 batteries 12V minimum

1 Year:
Large wire cutters
Balance of nut driver set
Current edition of NEC
Calculator
1-1¼" KO set
File set

2 Years:
Volt/Ohm Meter
VB2 and VB10 Lenox UniBits

3 Years:
100’ steel measuring tape
1" Concrete chisel
Amp meter

4 Years:
Cordless Reciprocating Saw

5 Years:
Journeyman card

 

[peter d]

Required tools

No experience:
Tool belt
Tool pouch
Parts pouch
Wire strippers
Linesman pliers
Diagonal cutting pliers
Needle nose pliers
Straight screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
25ft. tape measure
9" magnetic torpedo level

3 Months:
12" Arc-joint (ChannelLock) pliers
12" hacksaw
Plug-in GFCI receptacle tester
Nut drivers ¼" and 5/16"
Retractable utility knife
Drywall saw

6 Months:
Nut driver 3/8"
Conduit reamer screwdriver
Allen wrench sets Fractional & Metric
Cordless drill w/ 2 batteries 12V minimum

1 Year:
Large wire cutters
Balance of nut driver set
Current edition of NEC
Calculator
1-1¼" KO set
File set

2 Years:
Volt/Ohm Meter
VB2 and VB10 Lenox UniBits

3 Years:
100’ steel measuring tape
1" Concrete chisel
Amp meter

4 Years:
Cordless Reciprocating Saw

5 Years:
Journeyman card

An apprentice should have a cordless sawzall much before that, especially if he is doing a lot of commercial work.

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

Also, spend $35 on a decent linesman pliers, whether it's Klein, Ideal, Channelock or Greenlee. Those are the most frequently used electrician tool, and it's worth it to spend the money on good ones.

AND.......They make a great hammer too!

 

[K8MHZ]

I am surprised no one mentioned one of these:

[h=1]Klein 625-24 Triple-Tap Tool[/h]

 

[JFletcher]

Also, spend $35 on a decent linesman pliers, whether it's Klein, Ideal, Channelock or Greenlee. Those are the most frequently used electrician tool, and it's worth it to spend the money on good ones.

Yep. Klein has an 8" one with glow in the dark handles.

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Also, not all drywall saws are the same. I love my Greenlee, especially after I reground the tip.

That pouch is the exact same one I use. Inexpensive, but lightweight, has a good layout (better than a $50 leather Klein pouch).

I got one of these many years ago and on sale. It is a good beginner meter, and automatically flips between modes.

You have a good basic tool set tho a NC tester is essential.

 

[thatssobs97]

I have a stanley drywall saw with a wood handle and I have been looking at that HiViz line for awhile now and they look sweet! Plan on getting the whole set if I like the multibit hiviz screwdriver i ordered.

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[ptonsparky]

An apprentice should have a cordless sawzall much before that, especially if he is doing a lot of commercial work.

I liked my cordless sawzall until I purchased a cordless bandsaw.

 

[iwire]

I am surprised no one mentioned one of these:

[h=1]Klein 625-24 Triple-Tap Tool[/h]

35 years in the trade only had one of those as a newbie and once it broke I never got one again. Just not needed for my work.

 

[ptonsparky]

35 years in the trade only had one of those as a newbie and once it broke I never got one again. Just not needed for my work.

I used one frequently prior to Nonmetallic boxes in residential work. Rarely since then.

 

[peter d]

35 years in the trade only had one of those as a newbie and once it broke I never got one again. Just not needed for my work.

The Master of Electricity has spoken. :roll:

I don't use mine that often, but when I need it, I'm glad it's there.