I Bought An Apprentice Tool Kit Under $500 - Electricians tools kit

[@TassieDIY]

Hey Matt Love the video Definitely rate what you put together as an idea for new apprentices to get started! Like you said everyone will have slight tweaks to suit them selves and the specific side of electrical they go into! I’m now a third year and my kit has been evolving every 6months to suit what we do and just general upgrades. It all just takes time!

[@AddictedtoTools]

Cheers mate. Cheers for the feedback. How’s the apprenticeship going, what sort of work are you doing?

[@liang2133]

As a new migration apprentice. I like your video. Especially your authentic Aussie accent, it’s really helpful to improve my listening .❤

[@MountainboTools]

I'm not an electrician, but I like that you included a security bits set. I have a cheap set like the one shown in the video. As you said, they are probably not good quality, but they will work in a pinch. You never know when you'll need em'😅💪

[@AddictedtoTools]

Yeah ive used alot of these cheaper sets. I can’t say I’ve broken many over the years.

[@Dancefas]

Primeira coisa que gostei foi ouvir você em minha língua. Interessante como um kit básico de ferramentas é quase universal em todos os lugares. Fez um ótimo trabalho com as escolhas. Aqui no Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷 escolhendo tudo da mesma marca que vc sairiam por cerca de 2 salarios minimos. O dolar tem um poder de compra incrível.

[@BLD999]

Great video, will be an awesome reference for apprentices. Can you put one together for a banker who loves DIY, only buys the very best tools that he might use once every six months, often hurts himself and should not be changing that light fitting. That would be very relatable for me.

[@brian_tiles]

Great content Matt, was thinking of doing the same thing for tiling, Most apprentices get lost with what to get, or pay too much for things they don't need.

[@AddictedtoTools]

That would be awesome.

[@keith1034]

Id suggest the Fluke 2AC Alert Voltage Tester over the one in the video. USD pricing around $32. Always on, rub it on your shirt or press the button to verify it works, it is a widow stick after all.

[@bogdan_d82]

Good job picking the tools for a apprentice! I like your logic! My only beef is with Fluke, way overpriced for what they do! For 100$ i would buy a full size multimeter from another brand, which is way more useful and will give the apprentice something new to learn! Good video mate!

[@brycefairbairn389]

I would expect an apprentice to get a multimeter before a death stick. Even if it’s just the fluke 101 which is the same price. Much safer and better functions.

[@AddictedtoTools]

It’s an interesting topic and one that many disagree on. I almost rather not have them buy a volt stick or multimeter. As a first year they should under direct supervision and therefor they can just watch or use the tradesman’s multimeter. Thats how I see it.

[@brycefairbairn389]

@ definitely a fair point.

[@aussiehardwood6196]

I think u did a good job, nice kit for an apprentice even ok for a pro.

[@AddictedtoTools]

Cheers mate. Yeah I wouldn’t have a worry using this kit (not that I’m a pro though😂)

[@gabereisner6718]

For the conduit cutters I’d recommend the Irwins, they’re like $6 more than the crescents and a fair bit better

[@ryanhudson5941]

hey mate, great video. just wondering if you could do a video on what you would expect a forth year/near tradesman tool video.

[@brendanmichaelwelsh6260]

Love this vid Matt ! Great starter selection of tools for any future tradesmen starting out. I'd love to see what you'd select for PLC | instrumentation work, I know thats a specific field but more in line with what I do on the Security & Comms side of things. Can't cheap out on something as critcal is a Voltstix, I'm not a sparky and I've got two. Always check for dead, Second you don't respect those angry pixies .... Have you used any of the Uni-T Meters ? If you don't need a Fluke I'd say they're pretty banger for the price point. Where do you rank Wiha & do you like their screwdrives & or Plyers. I've recently replaced a bunch of my terminal drivers and plyers kiting out a smaller service bag and it's all Wiha. What is your opinion on Veto Pro Pack? I have an unhealthy relationship with Veto and Packout. Love ya work !

[@jeremyk9000]

I wish I'd seen this video when I started about 1.5 years ago. You got the same pliers and needle noses I got anyway.

[@christopherchang1527]

Try the Jaycar volt stick

[@Tonedog1990]

bizline volt sticks from Rexel are the best, I had the fluke and the bizline is more reliable IMO

[@mikegraham7078]

For a torpedo level, if it's going to be used for conduit then it should have a 30 degree vial as well. If it's not being used for conduit then no problem.

[@mireluzairi3092]

Good job love the video keep up the good work 😊 by the way you are pronouncing knipex wrong 😁

[@kmcel190]

Ive always been a tool nut. Started my apprenticeship 2 months ago with an old pair of klein linemans and strippers. Im now fully kitted with knipex pliers and wera screwdrivers. Expensive for sure, but i can't stand using cheaply made tools.

[@AddictedtoTools]

Congrats on getting into an apprenticeship mate. Great to see others like yourself that love the tools and are upgrading to better their skills and work. Where are you from?

[@kmcel190]

@AddictedtoTools Thanks alot! Im from Atlanta, Georgia 🇺🇸

[@AddictedtoTools]

Awesome. What sort of work have you been doing?

[@kmcel190]

@AddictedtoTools I work in electrical prefab, assembling, and pre-wiring receptacle boxes, fixtures, and power-strut lighting for our people working in hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities. It's an awesome operation that I'm thankful to be a part of.

[@AddictedtoTools]

Great to hear mate. Always a pleasure 🍻

[@ChingyFromAUS]

Mate first buy for an apprentice should be $1000 worth of packout and a slab of Monsters Any experience with those Cliptech Pouches? The ability the quickly add/subtract pouches pending the job intrigues me, I've also seen a video else where of someone buying additional clips, adding magnets to them to mount switchboard doors or whatever brand tool storage they are using. Almost makes me think that you could buy the smallest tote out, and just have a clip on all 4 sides with different purpose pouches, Instead of one big bag.

[@AddictedtoTools]

😂 that would make for a good video with the packout and monsters. Na I haven’t seen that setup. I’ll have to check it out

[@AddictedtoTools]

Oh I just googled it. Are you talking about the toughbuilt clip tech?

[@ChingyFromAUS]

Yep, same as your pouch in this video. Looks like a billion different pouches on their website but maybe Bunnings only do a few. Refining your video Idea, get a Sydney tools sponsorship, Hang out infront of the local Tafe until you find a 1st year day 1 apprentice, take them to Sydney tools, they get 2 minutes in the packout isle, to packout as much as they can in that time, into one super packout tower, they get it for free, but have to cart it around work as is for the next 6 months. 😆

[@TommyBeast100]

BUNNINGS sponser this man!

[@AddictedtoTools]

😂would be handy rather than losing money on the videos

[@TommyBeast100]

@ feetpics for the other Toolbelt setup MATT!! love ya work mate, love from Tassie

[@AddictedtoTools]

😂 cheers mate, have a great weekend

[@meleach6033]

I got the NWS screwdriver set about a month ago, using the PH2 every day. I found from straight out of the box, the tip didn't fit any PH2 screw as well as my old screwdriver, and after month there is significant wear on it, don't think I'll get them again. Could you test the PH2 that came in your kit? Is yours snug or does it have a bit of play? Cheers

[@neilmenezes7]

The Craftright and Trojan VDE's are questionable ? I asked Bunnings if they could provide the VDE certification which these brands claim, but Bunnings could not provide it. Said they would contact their suppliers, and I am still waiting for an answer. been a couple of years now !

[@AddictedtoTools]

That’s an interesting topic. I’ve always wondered this. Including the Aldi versions.

[@three-phase562]

Are the Trojan Tools actually stamped with the VDE mark though? I cannot see it on them from the pictures and I don't have an actual set. The Craftright screwdriver set do looked to be VDE marked, I believe they are made by the Chinese tool company, Chiangzhou Jianfei Fuyu Tools who do have a genuine VDE certification for them, if they are marked JF-258, then they are definitely the ones. Craftright and Trojan, do not appear to hold any VDE certification themselves, this can be checked on the VDE website.

[@mikegraham7078]

Why insulated tools? Would you let your apprentice work on a live panel with tools?

[@JailbreakMax]

You never risk it. Always have insulated. Just because the apprentice isn't working live, you still never know about if it's live or not.

[@AddictedtoTools]

Hey, they won’t be working on live panels or cable. They would be under direct supervision. It’s a precaution.

[@bogdan_d82]

In today's world they started to have almost the same price as the noninsulated ones, and they just give that feeling of safety, specially for a beginner!

[@mikegraham7078]

@@JailbreakMax That's why you lock-out, tag-out, and try-out. You verify that it's de-energized before you work on it. Now, I often have to do troubleshooting live, but I don't use pliers for troubleshooting - just meter probes and such. Anyway, I saw it as an opportunity to save a few bucks, since you pay extra for the insulated stuff, and it's less pleasant to use, in general.

[@Yourdadsbestfriend]

Id replace the irwin hammer with the 8 or 9oz trojan hammer, easier for clips and cheaper.

[@AddictedtoTools]

Cheers for the feedback mate. I’ll check it out. What makes it easier?

[@urb6857]

Lol try hitting wire spikes, conduit and dynabolts with that

[@Emmpee90]

Klein volt stick has been more reliable than the fluke I used prior and 1/3 the price.

[@keith1034]

@Emmpee90 company requires a fluke, no other brand. It is what it is, but it's been reliable for me and I'm not a fan of the beeping which it does not have

[@The-Mitchy-life]

What about a rich apprentice what should he or her have in there kit 😂

[@VictorAugusto86865]

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