Required Tool Kit for Electrical Apprentices from Klein and Milwaukee

The tape measure, please don’t show that image before you showed the klein tape measure. We’re not measuring our bodies here. For the tape measure itself, for easy sake, make everyone buy with metric, just in case the jobsite people go to will be measured in metric

Other than that, not bad for a starter tool list! I had most of these tools from the start. There are some pet peeves that i have in some of these tools before, so i changed them

I tried a beginners courses in electrical andni fell in love with the trade.

Im 38 soon to be 39. I may be old for it but im going to do it anyway.

Attention young apprentices!!! Don't fall into the "Red Army". WE WILL JUDGE YOU!. They're all try hards and posers who aren't who they want to be...That proud strut/walk up to site with thier pack out is the most work you'll see that guy do all day.

Being from Ohio, I’ll make a stop down sometime

Beginners don’t need tools. Wait, save, buy as needed.
I find a lot of great stuff is made by Ideal.
If Home Depot carries it, it’s probably not the model you want. But at the electrical supply house instead.

I have the USA made Milwaukee lineman pliers and diagonal cutters. I have a set of each from every big brand that everyone would recommend - and I can honestly say the Milwaukee models are a nice choice. For me, NWS are the models to beat - but compared to Klein the Milwaukee seems just as nice.

2 get a hair cut. I wouldn't hire anyone that looks like you.

Good list. Assuming by the title that you're only using Klien and Milwaukee since they're known names but I wouldn't touch klien screw drivers again and the Milwaukee ones are bulky and horrible. I bought a multi bit screwdriver from klien and within a few weeks the rubber was coming off. The milwaukee voltage tester I would stay away from as it's extremely bad, difficult to open to change the batteries and falls apart, for voltage testers Fluke and Klien are both good. For the channel locks(aka slip joint pliers) I would go with the Knipex Cobras as they're are far better as the Klien channel locks have zero bite to them. The backpack is debateable as a small bag with a larger bag with wheels is better for the back and hips. I use a husky set which is very sturdy and strong. The knife can be a utility blade or a hawkblade/the wire stripping knife from klien. Best tools in all honesty is Knipex for all cutters, strippers and cobras, wera for screw drivers, tape measure doesn't matter, the klien level is best due to the magnets only, Klien/fluke voltage pen tester, bag is better with the packout of some sort. Also a small pouch is a must as it allows you to carry the tools you use most on you at all times. All in all very good informative video.

The best tools Klein offers is the plier wrench and the needle nose wire strippers.

Best advice for apprentices is to pass on the Milwaukee hand tools and stick to Klien with the mindset that you will replace any of the tools with Knipex or Wiha as the Klien tools wear out. Klien is still a decent brand but they arent what they were 15 years ago. Knipex is what all the commercial and industrial electricians strive to use especially the Cobra line. I dont know a wireman who doesnt say Im going to buy a pair of knipex pliers as soon as my current pliers give out.

I’d just like too add that this is relevant to the USA, and not here in the UK. I have an extensive collection of Klein VDE tools, screwdrivers, pliers, pump pliers, side cutters etc. Also the non insulated 11 in 1, 4 in 1 stubby and 4 in 1 precision drivers, hacksaws, tape measure, magnetiser, digital temp probe, multimeter, several volt sticks etc etc you get my drift.
So, I’ve spent all that money but I’m about to ditch Klein in favour of Milwaukee, Wera and Knipex. Why you may wonder, it’s because of poor aftersales support. It’s impossible to get things locally, and import costs are prohibitive. So, I’m going to predominantly buy European manufacturers tools, and not USA things.
My OCD won’t let me mix brands/colours etc so the Klein kit will be retired, but kept as a possible backup if I’m unfortunate enough to experience another tool theft.
I have the Milwaukee nut spinners you featured, them and a set of non insulated drivers will be my only outside EU tools I’ll have, backed up by Knipex and Wera. Apprentices, buy quality tools, buy a tool a month, build them up and take good care of them, they will be earning you your living going forward and some VDE stuff could save your life.
Other manufacturers like Wiha, Stanley Fatmax ( owned by DeWalt ) Bahco ( owned by Snap On ) have very good quality tools and are worth consideration.

Snips, multimeter, 1/2 inch chuck brushless drill.

I would also recommend an insulated screwdriver

Klien channel locks are trash

Is this for construction laborers or electricians? Not a single DMM on the list. Klein and Knipex for hand tools. Fluke for all meters and testers. Milwaukee for a drill and driver. Veto for a tool bag.

The one tool I've never seen in these tool collections is one that I used frequently. That's a 6" crescent wrench. Great for nuts on al-thread. Nuts on pipe straps. Being an older electrician most electricians in my day always carried two pair of channel locks. I preferred the 430 size as being large enough to handle fair sized pipe and still small enough to be convenient to carry in your pocket. And of course only bare handles because you reamed the out side of the pipe with the jaws and the inside with the handles. On larger pipe you had to push them well into the pipe. The hardest tool to find was a decent hacksaw. I had a spartan but it always cut crooked. The problem was that they often got tossed on the concrete and would spring out of alignment. I finally ran across an old craftsman hacksaw with the wheel adjustment and still have it today after decades of use.

I'm in the electric technology class at mideast in zanesville.
The class comes with all the tools you showed (kline) and a whole lot more. They hooked us up with the backpack, but we have to many tools to fit in it.

I saw stay away from the Milwaukee channel locks they are more likely to slip and pinch your hand

Klein drivers are just about the most comfy grip ever

Are VDE insulated Screwdrivers not commonly used by US Sparks?

Milwaukee stick tester is trash, they should take it off the market

Fantastic Video, awesome part numbers, pictures and descriptions. Great quick moving Video and love you’ve focused on 2-great Brands.
The Klein Back Pack is a Failure. Work with a Maintenance Man and the Bottom of the Back Pack collapses and sit up anymore.
Thanks for a great Video 🙏

How about a multimeter

Not the tools or the models I would recommend to a new electrician apprentice. Tools are too basic when there are better alternatives. This video looks more like an informercial than anything else.

Ncvt is fine but I'd recommend a multimeter until you understand how to use ncvt as it's not always entirely accurate depending on the situation

Great content!!

What a great video

No splicing knife and scissor holster? Wack.

Im surprised i didnt see wera with the german hype

I think the list is fine, but I would add a magnetizer/demagnetizer. Klein has a nice one on a keyring you can attach to your bag.

This video is bad. Y'all don't know what you're talking about.

11 in 1 klein (HD or extended)
32751 klein (square and small Phillips shafts are nice too)
6 in 1 nut driver shaft (handle not needed
Bosch 6in extension
Klein hybrid lineman's
Knipex 7in and 10in cobra
13 71 8 Knipex strippers (expensive but way better, or needle nose version)
Fluke pen tester
14 in 1 klein precision driver (or 27/40 piece)
Klein or knipex dykes
Husky little bucket pouch or 18in bag
Klein 6in level
Husky 4 in 1 ratchet wrench
3/8, 7/16, 9/16 impact deep sockets
Klein adjustable length screwdrivers, 3in and 6in (only need the shafts)
Midwest Sheet metal cutters

Also good...
Knipex lineman's with strippers
Klein needle nose with strippers
klein katapult strippers

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This is way better than the video. Smaller, lighter, way better quality. Probs more money, like 2x, but also about 5x as useful and 3x better quality.

The video is a salespitch. Klein has good stuff. But single drivers for newcomers is ass. And Milwaukee tools are ehh at best. At best. Channel is bad for selling a lot of trash as top tier.

Knipex has some amazing stuff too a bit on the expensive but man are they good

Klein hand tools and Milwaukee power tools is all you'll need. Take it from me I'm a pro.

Loved the video! You guys should do this for all the trades.

Examples such as plumbers, welders, carpenters, roofers, HVAC tech, car mechanic, etc.

It doesn’t have to be Klein tools, or Milwaukee tools just general tools most trades would use.

Anyways, keep up the great content.

The ncvt is good and all if you know how it works via capacitive coupling so it's not always the most accurate I usually use it as a second check that something I'm working on is dead or to see which wire in a cable is the hot wire but I always test on a known live source first and don't forget about a good multimeter you don't need to go crazy expensive the fluke t5-600 is a good starter multimeter for anything low volt 120/208/240 granted if you start working industrial or commercial and on medium voltages like 277/480 347/600 I'd go with something at least 600 volt cat 4 1000 volt cat 3 rated. But defo get a multimeter that will give actual values and is much much more reliable than a ncvt.

No veto back pack ???

Do other trades too!

Im in the Cleveland area. Where can i Ohio Power Tool?

Nice list of tools, I'd change a few of them to different brands but the list is solid. What happened to the other guy hope he's doing well, not that “ weird Al” isn’t doing a good job.

Thank you Weird Al

I prefer Irwin and Lenox pliers. Milwaukee is overrated

Can u do a carpenter setup

Wow, really outstanding video. Reminded me of an "Old-School" hardware store in the best possible sense. Sure, you wanted to sale me stuff, but you also went out of your way to educate. Great job! I look forward to more.👍

Why no 10.000 volt rated hand tools offered by Milwaukee ?

Ohio power tool, aka the company 1000% better than tool nut any day of the week. I cannot tell you how many times I've regretted not just buying something from them instead of tool nut. But those Jack wagons paid to be the first on google search. But never again, Ohio power tool you have my business!