Electrician Tools

Summary

The video offers a detailed peek into the presenter's tool bag, showcasing a curated selection of essential tools for various tasks. Featured are a mirror for obscured views, insulated screwdrivers for safety, a folding utility knife, a magnetic level for panel installations, tin snips for sheet metal work, ratcheting wrenches, metric tools on a carabiner, scissors, and a Klein non-voltage detector for safety. Also included are needle-nose pliers, a metric nut driver, a Phillips screwdriver set, Allen keys, Robinson screwdrivers, pliers, a multimeter, tweezers, adjustable wrenches, a DeWalt bit set, slim needle-nose pliers, side cutters, metric Allen keys, Phillips screwdrivers, Robinson insulated screwdrivers, wire strippers, precision tools, a paint scraper, lockout tags, a micrometer, high-voltage panel keys, safety glasses, a multi-bit screwdriver, flush cutters for zip ties, a permanent marker, precision screwdrivers, gloves, a measuring tape, and a DeWalt impact set.

Takeaways

• 🪞 The first tool mentioned is a mirror, useful for seeing obscured areas.
• 🛠️ Insulated screwdrivers are praised for safety and the convenience of disposable blades.
• 🧲 A clein level is highlighted for its magnets that help with metallic surfaces and panel installation.
• ✂️ Tin snips are described as essential for working with sheet metal.
• 🔧 Ratcheting wrenches are noted for their utility.
• 📏 Metric and standard screwdrivers are organized on a carabiner for easy identification.
• ✂️ Scissors are considered a necessary addition to any toolbox.
• ⚡ A Klein non-voltage detector is emphasized as a life-saving tool.
• 📏 Needle-nose pliers are a staple tool relied upon heavily by the speaker.
• 🔩 The speaker prefers metric tools due to their prevalence in their company.
• 🔩 A variety of screwdrivers, including Phillips, Allen keys, and square types, are deemed indispensable.
• 🔧 Plumb pliers are acknowledged as occasionally useful despite a tendency to strip bolts.
• 🔌 A multimeter is mentioned, with a link to a review provided.
• 🔧 Adjustable wrenches are considered less desirable due to their potential to damage bolts.
• 🛠️ A DeWalt bit set is kept for use with drills.
• ✂️ Slim needle-nose pliers are appreciated for their small profile and detail work.
• ✂️ Side cutters are described as effective for dealing with wires.
• 🔩 Metric Allen keys are present, but the speaker plans to replace them soon.
• 🔩 A regular set of Phillips screwdrivers is included.
• 🛠️ Robinson insulated screwdrivers are part of the tool collection.
• 🔌 An array of wire strippers is appreciated for their precision in different applications.
• 🛠️ Precision tools are valued for their safety and detail-oriented work.
• 🎨 A paint scraper is noted for surface preparation and removing gaskets.
• 🔒 Lockout tags are important for safety and can be marked permanently and cleaned off with rubbing alcohol.
• 📏 A micrometer is included for precision measurements.
• 🔑 High-voltage panel access keys are mentioned for specific tasks.
• 🥽 Safety glasses are kept outside for easy access.
• 🔩 A multi-bit screwdriver is considered a versatile tool to have on hand.
• 🪜 A flush cut tool is used for zip ties.
• ✒️ A permanent marker is used for labeling lockout tags.
• 🧤 Gloves are included for warmth and grip when working outside.
• 📏 A measuring tape is listed as an essential tool.
• 🔨 An impact set is stored separately due to space constraints in the tool bag.

Q & A

What is the first tool mentioned in the tool bag and what is its purpose?

The first tool mentioned is a mirror, which is used to see things that might be obscured.

What types of screwdrivers are included in the tool bag and what makes them special?

Insulated screwdrivers are included, which are great for protection, and their insulated nature makes them safe for electrical work.

Why does the speaker prefer the folding utility knife in their tool bag?

The speaker prefers the folding utility knife because it's always sharp due to its disposable blades.

How does the Klein level help with panel installation?

The Klein level has magnets on the bottom that adhere nicely to metallic surfaces, making panel installation easier.

What types of tin snips does the speaker have and what are they used for?

The speaker has all three types of tin snips, which are used to cut sheet metal easily.

How does the speaker organize their metric and standard wrenches?

The speaker organizes their metric and standard wrenches on a carabiner, providing a visual difference for quick identification.

What is the purpose of the Klein non-voltage detector in the tool bag?

The Klein non-voltage detector is used to check for electrical current and can save lives by ensuring safety before working on electrical systems.

Why does the speaker rely heavily on needle-nose pliers?

The speaker relies heavily on needle-nose pliers because they are a staple tool for precision work in their line of work.

What are the speaker's thoughts on Plum pliers and when might they be useful?

The speaker is not a huge fan of Plum pliers as they tend to strip the heads of bolts easily, but they find them useful occasionally when in a jam.

What is included in the tool bag for working with wires?

The tool bag includes side cutters for cutting wires, a variety of wire strippers for different gauges of wire, and needle-nose pliers for detailed wire work.

What precision tools does the speaker mention and how are they used?

The speaker mentions precision insulated screwdrivers, Phillips precision screwdrivers, and a paint scraper, which are used for detailed work and protection when working on circuits.

How does the speaker keep their lockout tags organized?

The speaker keeps their lockout tags laminated so they can write on them with permanent marker and wipe them off later with rubbing alcohol.

What is the purpose of the high-voltage panel access key in the tool bag?

The high-voltage panel access key is used to safely access high-voltage electrical panels for maintenance or repair work.

Why does the speaker carry a multi-bit screwdriver on the outside of the tool bag?

The speaker carries a multi-bit screwdriver on the outside for quick access to a versatile tool that can handle various screw sizes.

Outlines

00:00

🛠️ Tool Bag Overview

The speaker provides a detailed tour of their tool bag, showcasing its contents and organization. They begin by discussing the tools on one side of the bag, starting with a mirror for visibility in obscured areas, followed by insulated screwdrivers for safety and a folding utility knife with disposable blades. A magnetic level is highlighted for its convenience in panel installation. Tin snips for sheet metal work and ratcheting wrenches are also mentioned. The speaker organizes metric tools on a carabiner for easy identification. Scissors, standard screwdrivers, and a Klein non-voltage detector for safety are included. On the secondary side, there's a set of Phillips insulated screwdrivers, Allen keys, and Robinson or Square type screwdrivers. Plum pliers, a multimeter, tweezers, adjustable wrenches, a DeWalt bit set, slim needlenose pliers, side cutters, metric Allen keys, Phillips screwdrivers, Robinson insulated screwdrivers, and wire strippers are also part of the collection. The speaker transitions to precision tools, including insulated standard and Phillips precision tools, a paint scraper, and lockout tags. A micrometer, multimeter probes, a high-voltage panel access key, safety glasses, a multi-bit screwdriver, flush cut for zip ties, a permanent marker, and gloves complete the bag's contents.

05:00

🧤 Essential Tools and Impact Set

The speaker continues by discussing additional essential tools they carry, including gloves for warmth and grip, a measuring tape, and an impact set stored in the side pouch due to space constraints in the main tool bag. The impact set is not shown in the main bag but is mentioned as an important part of the speaker's toolkit.

Keywords

💡Tool Bag

A tool bag is a portable container used by professionals to carry and organize their tools. In the context of the video, it's the primary subject, showcasing the presenter's personal tool bag and its contents. The video provides a detailed look into the various tools carried in the bag, emphasizing their utility and organization.

💡Insulated Screwdrivers

Insulated screwdrivers are tools designed to protect against electrical shocks, featuring non-conductive handles. They are essential for electrical work. The video mentions these as part of the tool bag's contents, highlighting their importance for safety when working with electricity.

💡Folding Utility Knife

A folding utility knife is a compact, portable cutting tool that features replaceable blades. The video emphasizes the knife's convenience and the advantage of having sharp, disposable blades for various cutting tasks.

💡Magnetic Level

A magnetic level is a tool used to check if a surface is level by utilizing built-in magnets that adhere to metallic surfaces. The video describes how this tool aids in panel installation by providing a hands-free method to ensure surfaces are level.

💡Tin Snips

Tin snips are cutting tools used for cutting sheet metal. The video mentions having three types, indicating their versatility for different cutting needs in metalworking.

💡Ratcheting Wrenches

Ratcheting wrenches are adjustable wrenches that allow for tightening and loosening bolts in a ratcheting motion, rather than continuous rotation. The video includes these in the tool bag, noting their convenience and efficiency in various repair tasks.

💡Carabiner

A carabiner is a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used for securing or connecting objects. In the video, it's used to organize metric tools, providing a visual distinction and easy access.

💡Non-Contact Voltage Detector

A non-contact voltage detector is a safety device used to detect the presence of electrical voltage without direct contact. The video highlights its life-saving potential, emphasizing the importance of safety in electrical work.

💡Needle Nose Pliers

Needle nose pliers are precision tools used for gripping small objects or manipulating wires. The video describes them as a staple tool, indicating their frequent use and reliance in the presenter's work.

💡Multimeter

A multimeter is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit, such as voltage, current, and resistance. The video mentions a specific multimeter and includes a link to a review, showing its importance in electrical testing and diagnostics.

💡Precision Tools

Precision tools are instruments designed for fine, detailed work, such as small adjustments or measurements. The video transitions to discussing these tools, emphasizing their role in detailed electrical or mechanical work, including insulated precision tools for safety.

Highlights

Mirror included for seeing obscured areas

Insulated screwdrivers for safety and protection

Folding utility knife with disposable blades

Clein level with magnets for easy panel installation

Tin snips for cutting sheet metal

Ratcheting wrenches for convenience

Metric and standard screwdrivers organized on a carabiner

Dedicated pair of scissors in the toolbox

Klein non-voltage detector for safety

Needle nose pliers as a staple tool

Standard metric nut driver for company tools

Phillips insulated screwdriver set

Allen key set for various uses

Robinson or Square type screwdriver set

Plum pliers for occasional use

Multimeter with a link to a review

Tweezers for detail work

Adjustable wrenches for occasional use

DeWalt bit set for drills

Slim needle nose pliers for detail work

Side cutters for wire work

Metric Allen keys, both sets are Cobalt

Phillips insulated screwdrivers for safety

Array of Klein wire strippers for various wire sizes

Precision insulated screwdrivers for detailed circuits

Paint scraper for surface clearing

Lockout tags for safety procedures

Micrometer for precision measurements

High-voltage panel access key

Safety glasses for eye protection

Multi-bit screwdriver for quick tasks

Flush cut tool for zip ties

Precision screwdrivers for detailed work

Gloves for warmth and grip

Measuring tape as an essential tool

DeWalt impact set stored separately

Transcripts

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so here's a quick overview of what my

actual tool bag looks like now these are

some quick photos just revealing some of

the more detail of how my tool bag's

actually

organized so here's the tools on the one

side and the first tool is a mirror and

when this allows me to see things that

might be obscured and then here are my

insulated screwdrivers which are just

awesome for protection and going into my

folding utility knife just just awesome

cuz it's always sharp cuz it's

disposable blades and then here is my

clein level and I love this tool because

the magnets on the bottom they hear

really nicely to metallic surfaces so

they make panel installation really easy

and going in my tin snips and of course

I got all three types and just really

nice make butter out of any type of

sheet metal and here are my standard uh

wrenches they're actually the ratcheting

ones so they're really nice to have and

here are my metric and the way I keep

them organized is on a carabiner and I

think this is pretty clever cuz it gives

me a visual difference so I can quickly

spot out which one's

which and this transitions into my

scissors just nice to have a dedicated

pair for your toolbox and then just the

ray of standard screwdrivers obviously

different lengths and different uh

profiles and then right here is my Klein

uh non voltage detector which is awesome

it can save your life very essential

tool and here is one of my pairs of

needle noes uh they're my staple tool

and I heavily rely on them and then

right here I have my standard metric my

standard nut driver and I have also the

metric which I heavily rely on because

most of the tools that we use in my

company that I work for are

metric now here's the secondary side of

my tool B and right here I have my

Phillips uh insulated screwdriver set

and this transitions into my standard uh

Allen key set and then here are my

Robinson or Square type uh screwdriver

set that's the one thing you can never

have enough screwdrivers and here are my

Plum pliers now I'm not a huge fan of

these tools CU I find they strip the

heads of bolts really easily but every

once in a while they're useful just when

you're in jam and here's my multimeter

which is a fairly decent type and I'll

include the link to my review on that

style and here are tweezers just good

for detail grabbing things or setting

things into place and this goes into my

adjustable wrenches now I'm not a huge

fan of the they destroy bolts but every

once in a while when you're in a jam

they're just a nice tool to have and

here's just a quick DeWalt bit set just

for my uh screwdrivers I mean uh sorry

my drills and here's my slim needlenose

pliers nice little profile on them

really awesome for detail work and just

another pair of needle nose as well like

I said I heavily rely on these tools and

here are my side Cutters in which just

basically turn any wire into

butter and this goes into the staple of

any electricians tool lineman suppliers

just nice for putting twists or cutting

things they're just a really heavy solid

tool nice to rely on and here are my

metric Allen

keys and they're both my sets are Cobalt

not a huge fan of them but uh I'm

looking to replace them soon and here

are my Phillips just regular set of

client screwdrivers and this transitions

into my uh Robinson insulated

screwdrivers and then here's my array of

uh wire strippers all Klein huge fan of

them especially this one really awesome

for when you're doing housework wiring

just because they have the pre siiz ones

for that styling of wire and this is my

heavier gauge and then my thinner gauge

for the detail Electronics of control

and from here I'm going to be transing

into my Precision Tools these are my

Precision insulated uh standard uh

they're really nice just gives you that

source of protection or S I should say

and then here are my Phillips just once

again nice to have that sense of

protection when you're working on

detailed

circuits and right here I just have a

paint scraper not a bad tool to have

around for just clearing up a surface or

just getting rid of

gaskets now here's everything I just

keep in the signs the first thing I'm

going to show you is my lockout tags

they're just nice to have and they're

laminated so I can just write in

permanent Mark and then wipe them off

later after with some rubbing alcohol

here's a micrometer for some Precision

measurements uh these are the probes for

my

multimeter and then here are

this is sorry I should say my high

voltage panel aess key and then this

goes into my safety glasses which I like

to keep on the outside and my multi-bit

screwdriver this is just a nice tool to

have on the outside just in case you

just want to grab one quick tool to do

everything and here is my lock out lock

and from there I go into my flush cut

for zip ties and all that fun stuff and

then permanent marker for writing on my

lockout tags some more Precision

screwdrivers some gloves to keep my

hands warm when I'm working outside uh

they have a little bit of grip onto them

so it's really nice and just a measuring

tape one of the more essential tools and

in from that I have my dealt impact set

I keep them on the side pouch just

because they don't store nicely in the

actual tool bake itself

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