Under $100 - Every Electrical Apprentice Tool You Need

Here are all the minimum tools needed before day one of your electrical apprenticeship.
🛒 Tool List (Prices in AUD)
- Trojan 200mm VDE Combination Plier ($24.98)
- Craftright 6 Piece Insulated VDE Screwdriver set ($8.98)
- Trojan 150mm Jab Saw ($9.99)
- Craftright 18mm Snap Off Knife ($1.95)
- Empire Medium Individual Carpenter Pencil ($1.90)
- Empire Black Fine Tip Worksite Marker Pen ($1.98)
- Craftright 230mm Magnetic Torpedo Level ($2.99)
- Stanley 8m Tape Measure ($11.50)
- Craftright 20oz / 560g Fibreglass Claw Hammer ($10.60)
- EyeShields Safety Glasses ($1.95)
- Craftright Ear Muffs ($9)
- Craftright 340mm Tool Bag ($9.98)
🛒 More expensive purchases after your first couple of months in the trade
- Fluke T5-1000 ($369.60)
- MILWAUKEE 18V FUEL™ 4 PIECE 3 X 5.0AH COMBO KIT ($1374)
⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:38 Pliers
02:36 Screwdrivers
03:37 Plaster Saw
03:53 Utility Knife
04:13 Pencil & Permanent Marker
04:25 Spirit Level
05:03 Tape Measure
05:11 Hammer
05:28 Safety Glasses
05:42 Ear Muffs
05:50 Tool Bag
06:38 Conclusion
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⚠️ WARNING
Do not attempt DIY Electrical work! All activities in this video have been performed by a Licensed Electrician for educational and entertainment purposes only. All work is done at your own risk. Corey Bruhn will not accept responsibility or liability, for any loss, damage, injury or negligence. Please consult a Registered Electrical Contractor or Electrical Inspector prior to dealing with any electrical installations. For more information visit: esv.vic.gov.au/DDIY

[@overtimevibe322]

hey dude, i just recently started my apprenticeship 4 months ago and these videos have helped me so much. i am now fairly comfortable with everything. thanks alot

[@rn1985]

Conduit cutters. If our first years did not have one in their tool bag, they’d be toast

[@coreybruhn]

I agree, however the cheapest from bunnings is 18 bucks so I couldn't fit it in the budget, defs the next hand tool to get though

[@whatda9057]

Good video. I fully support the craftright screwdrivers.. a whole set for $9 that are actually half decent. Used them in all sorts of scenarios, construction and industrial - they do the job like any other.

[@damiendaly7967]

Nice video mate speaking as a Bunnings Toolshop guy I do get asked about what a future sparky needs first up and I advise them to get pretty much what you just posted

[@coreybruhn]

Thanks mate!

[@effectively0]

Lots of expensive power tools in your collection, but no $70 pair of moulded earplugs. They are worth it if you work in construction sites where there is always a saw operating nearby. Much more compact than earmuffs as well and you clip them onto the back of your shirt collars for easy access.

[@NJ-500]

Would love to see more vids. these are very helpful for someone going into electrical work like myself.

[@NJ-500]

Also have you ever considered starting your own business

[@Trentass136]

Those screwies a 10 x better than aldis ones. Daily drive those bad boys see how they go for $9

[@jordiwalsh362]

If your looking to buy tools that can last as long as they can what do reckon of kits like the wiha electrcians kit and the wera/knipex kits?

[@coreybruhn]

Honestly these kits are kind of rip offs. A sparky I work with swears by Wiha though so worth checking out the brand if you have the money. You're better off going through the specific tools you need individually rather than buying them as a kit (unless they're power tools). If you're worried about tools lasting, it's all about how you treat them but at the end of the day they're gonna get abused anyway

[@86Sando]

Atleast if they don’t like sparky work then it’s not a huge amount of money lost.

[@zakhargreaves4379]

Would you include a multimeter / pen?

[@coreybruhn]

Hey mate, in the video I recommend buying the Fluke T5-1000 during your first few months of your apprenticeship, at the moment they go for $369.60 AUD. If you have the money by all means purchase it straight away, however I understand it's pretty expensive for an apprentice right at the beginning. When you say pen are you talking about a Volt stick?

[@zakhargreaves4379]

@@coreybruhn Maybe a simple multimeter to suffice? That’s correct a Volt Stick / Detector Pen 😊 I have to say, your videos are great btw! Keep the content coming 🙌

[@coreybruhn]

@@zakhargreaves4379 If you're just working in domestic/commercial you don't really need a multimeter with all the bells and whistles. Look at brands like Fluke, Wattmaster and Klein and see what voltage/continuity testers they have for cheap. Make sure it can test voltage at a minimum of 600V. Like I said I know it's expensive but you really don't want to go cheap on a tester, that's why I spent a bit more when I was a 1st year and bought a Fluke (I claimed it all on tax). As for a Volt stick/pen, I own a Fluke non-contact AC Voltage Tester which cost me $92. You can get cheaper ones online from eBay. I strongly suggest you get a voltage tester with leads before you get a volt stick as you don't want to become too reliant on them. When I was a 1st year I zapped myself because I put too much trust into one

[@neveroddnoreven1553]

I'm surprised you didn't mention electrical tape. It's quite versatile.

[@coreybruhn]

Consumables are always paid by your company 👍

[@neveroddnoreven1553]

@@coreybruhnOk. Also, what about a multimeter? A vid on meters would be good. Comparing difference brands and measuring their effectiveness for the cost

[@coreybruhn]

Defs will eventually make a video on meters. For the time being though go for a Fluke T6-1000. Best voltage tester you'll find

[@ericrioux6607]

I didn’t have to watch the video , that all is junk. If you’re an apprentice just order an apprentice kit from Klein , plenty of kits for under $200. If anyone watches this for the love of all things holy , don’t buy these tools and then try and do electrical work professionally

[@coreybruhn]

Hey mate, the point of this video (which I did mention) was to help out electrical apprentices before day one of the trade who have little money to spend. Not everyone is fortunate enough to buy high quality tools at the beginning and rocking up to work with these on your first day is much better than nothing. I couldn't find any Klein kits for under $200 in Australia, plus these kits don't cover every essential tool so you'd be spending even more

[@tomwhitehead3352]

@@coreybruhn awesome response to a very arrogant comment. I wouldn’t have replied at all 😂