Tools used on film sets for Grip & Electrics

As a freelance gaffer who does a lot of corporate work, my lighting crew is small and I have to be prepared! Here is a look at my tool bag and what comes with me to every job.
Setwear Pro Gloves: amzn.to/3sw3AU6
Kinco 1791 Gardening Gloves: amzn.to/3dOVYId
Black Paper Tape (Small Core): amzn.to/2NBqZ86
Husky Utility Knife: amzn.to/37SKdNn
Leatherman Skeletool: amzn.to/3bMaONj
Husky Zippered Pouch: amzn.to/3st9ntI
1/4 20" Baby Pin: amzn.to/3rbete5
6 Inch baby pin with collar: amzn.to/3q4eD5C
Alcohol Wipes: amzn.to/3uDkqCi
Carhartt Work Pocket: amzn.to/3bLdVVF
6 in 1 Screwdriver: amzn.to/37QSQb2
Wide jaw crescent wrench: amzn.to/3svQcQ1
Klein Electrician Scissors: amzn.to/3kpNoRA
Knipex Pliers Wrench: amzn.to/2O23AfV
Fluke 323 Multimeter: amzn.to/2Pbhj4p
Light Meter: amzn.to/2Mtz4ep
Gator Grip Socket: amzn.to/3uAAHYV
Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3dORcKV
Level: amzn.to/3su1xjn
Small screw driver (Mine broke, buy this one instead!): amzn.to/3dQ93B6
Non contact voltage tester: amzn.to/3aV77p2
Allen Wrenches: amzn.to/3kpRxFf
3/16 T-Handle: amzn.to/3aVKAbK
Laser Distance Measurer: amzn.to/3uCx0lm
Utility Pouch: amzn.to/3krbTOa
Line Splitter: DIY - Should I make a tutorial?!?!
Surveillance Ear Mold: amzn.to/3dQ2pLb
Bailing Wire: amzn.to/3pSp2kE
Wire Nuts: amzn.to/3r1gUPZ
18 Guage Wire: amzn.to/2Mu245D
Utility Knife Blades: amzn.to/3kvULam
Cube Tap: amzn.to/2ZW64yU
Circuit Tester (This is my new one- It rules!) : amzn.to/3pWkqtH
25 Foot tape measure: amzn.to/3rcnymV
10 Foot tape measure: amzn.to/2ZXI2Ua
AC Volt meter: amzn.to/3uECH2b

[@stevenkralovec]

This is great! Thanks! Found your channel from Dave Donaldson with Grip Tips

[@maxwellduryea]

Nice work Logan. Keep it up!

[@PancakeLighting]

Thanks Max! Appreciate the encouragement 😊

[@jeremysolterbeck6713]

I like that you don't seem to be here because you're dying for validation. Refreshing.

[@PancakeLighting]

Haha! I’m just here, doin my thing. Tryin to help somebody out. Thanks

[@fpssebastian]

Second video I watched from you and just earned a subscriber, that overhead cam Shot is so helpful

[@PancakeLighting]

Thanks so much!! I appreciate your support

[@nicholaskrupp3978]

Well done!

[@PancakeLighting]

Thanks Homie

[@aaronzimmerman3043]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@PancakeLighting]

Awesome Aaron!

[@airviewcinematography]

Awesome info!

[@PancakeLighting]

Cheers!

[@sunnyxiao5989]

Good videos. Absolutely, you deserve to get more followers:)

[@PancakeLighting]

Thank you!! Tell your friends 🙃

[@Skapo]

Welcome to the creator fold!

[@PancakeLighting]

Thank you. It’s a great place to be

[@petermickelsen6240]

Nice!!

[@PancakeLighting]

Thanks Peter ✌️

[@PDybas]

HELL YEAAAAAA!!!!!!

[@PancakeLighting]

Thanks Paul!! ❤️

[@CineMilledUSA]

Great stuff! subb'd! keep 'em coming!

[@PancakeLighting]

They’re coming! Thanks for the sub ❤️

[@RSill25]

RE: C-wrench v. Channel-lock pliers. C-wrench, in my experience, too often slips and can round off bolts. A good grip on Channel-locks has rarely failed me and by loosening your grip slightly it’s easy to reposition the tool for the next twist. Part of my “back-pocket kit” for 20 years.

[@PancakeLighting]

Thanks Ron! Appreciate the two cents from someone who has been in the game so long. ✌️

[@OMARiiONN]

Hey man, I've just started gaffing after graduating from university and your channel is super helpful! As someone who is starting, is there anything you can recommend or tips for developing electrical knowledge? Anything is helpful, thanks!

[@PancakeLighting]

Hey Thanks Omae! Check out my video on Electricity Basics for working with house power. For bigger distro stuff- Check out this video: "meet the gaffer #39: Basic Distro"

[@peterevans8194]

Thought you were doing well, until you brought out that gator grip socket, and it sent a shudder down my spine! lol I would honestly prefer to carry a few sockets and know when you have a frozen nut or bolt, they won't crumple when you apply pressure! I'm not sure what size nuts and bolts you typically deal with, but if it's nothing too big, maybe go for a small 1/4" socket set instead of the 3/8" socket wrench??? While talking of sockets, do you have to deal with wing nuts very often? If you do, a wing nut socket might be handy, or one of those flat laser cut steel wing nut spanners aimed at the lighting guys?

[@PancakeLighting]

It’s kinda like a leather man. It works ok but not the ideal tool. This has since come out of my daily set bag and mostly works on small projects around the house. TBH a c-wrench works just fine for most of my needs on set.

[@peterevans8194]

@@PancakeLighting Just watched the video again and it is very informative..With regards the walkie-talkie ear pieces and other spares, does the industry tend to use a standard model / brand, or do you end up having to have an assortment of earpieces to cover different possibilities?

[@PancakeLighting]

Hey Peter, the industry standard is Motorola CP-200 and that’s pretty much all you need to worry about carrying. I have had production hand out other brand walkies and when that happens there should be ear pieces available with the kit. 99% of the time if youre using walkies it’s the CP-200

[@peterevans8194]

@@PancakeLighting Thank you, that's much appreciated....

[@julienhem79]

Eye protection! Lol yes huge PITB

[@PancakeLighting]

Haha. As if masks aren’t annoying enough already

[@julienhem79]

And with exteriors, rain/rain gear, how much can we do with as much sensory interference as possible 👀

[@PancakeLighting]

Maybe we should all wear Haz-mat suits 😂😂

[@alexrosenberg_tube]

@@PancakeLighting Grainger will happily sell you Tyvek bodysuits, but I’d bet the crinkling noises would be a problem.

[@PancakeLighting]

@@alexrosenberg_tube haha. I’m surprised it’s not a requirement for these union projects.

[@robshimer]

What is the tennis ball for?

[@PancakeLighting]

Hey Rob, it is for placing on the end of a c-stand arm in the event that it rigged sticking out at eye level.