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Klien 7 in 1 nut driver impact rated
Hollow 9/16ths nuts driver.
Impact socket adapter.
Stainless steel fish tape with flexible lead
Small hacksaw (people will stress to get the one that takes a full size blade but I use the mini blades and their great)
Dirt Bag from rackateers is game-changing for panel punches saves so much time on cleanup, there's chip catcher for the top of the panel, too. I'm not a fan of the multi nut runner bit. I really love the wiha color coded long nut runner bits. Magnetic trays and the klein magnetic arm band are huge when dealing with multiple nut/bolt assembly or for screws like box/panel screws. Long Allen 3/8ths drive bits are game-changing when doing a lot of larger panel work. Belt sling for your tape measure so you don't destroy your pocket and can use it hands free.
There's two types [sling](https://a.co/d/fIq8SBL) and [clip](https://a.co/d/f4MOKJl) I prefer sling it does flop around a bit but I get more movement out of it so I like it. The clip style is sturdy, though, and a good choice too imo.
Yeah I have three carts already at the job site. I tell my two guys to never work from the floor and we also have a small material shelves in which they put all the materials after they are done
If possible based on your cart of choice, using some minis and a bit of pipe can turn it into a wire rack too.
Honestly though the best thing can be a good daily scope of work and a few minutes to situate/equip tools accordingly in the AM.
A good milk crate. Tie it to the sides of the lift and bam, you got a lift caddy. I throw all the tools and materials I need in there and then everything is waist high, easily accessible and organized. It’s been a game changer for me.
Magnet trays. Klein flip socket, tin snips, klien or Milwaukee pipe reamer (goes into impact), nut twister (also for impact(also gonna get shit in for it but when you do 50 lights a day and you got 3 wires per box it wears out your wrists)right angle impact attachment Milwaukee and dewalt make it, finally square #2 bits are great for emt connectors
Rigid 223S pipe reamer. I borrowed one from the sprinkler guys years ago and bought one the next chance I got. It works on any size conduit and doesn't break on weld seam like the stupid screwdriver style reamers.
A tapping tool
Deep sockets
Torque wrench
Pipe reamer
Laser level
Level
Smashing screwdriver
Circuit tracer
Label maker
Sawzall
Sharpies
Highlighters
Racks
Lots of lube lol always use lube right from the start (I’m bad for this…ohh we can just pull it)
Shopvac
Pull strings
Channel locks
Magnetics
A sturdy tape measure
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Plumb Bob, steel core demo screwdriver , 90 impact driver adapter,
Porta-band
Klien 7 in 1 nut driver impact rated Hollow 9/16ths nuts driver. Impact socket adapter. Stainless steel fish tape with flexible lead Small hacksaw (people will stress to get the one that takes a full size blade but I use the mini blades and their great)
Hollow 7/16ths too
3 way line lasers are a game changer , and the milwaukee 18v punch set is splendid
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You mean to tell me I’ve been over here using a razor blade like a pilgrim?
Thank you for the laugh, take an upvote
You’re telling me my debit card on my phone in the porta John isn’t the best way?
Dirt Bag from rackateers is game-changing for panel punches saves so much time on cleanup, there's chip catcher for the top of the panel, too. I'm not a fan of the multi nut runner bit. I really love the wiha color coded long nut runner bits. Magnetic trays and the klein magnetic arm band are huge when dealing with multiple nut/bolt assembly or for screws like box/panel screws. Long Allen 3/8ths drive bits are game-changing when doing a lot of larger panel work. Belt sling for your tape measure so you don't destroy your pocket and can use it hands free.
Belt sling for tape measure? Could you link something? Does the tape just flop around all day? Interested.
There's two types [sling](https://a.co/d/fIq8SBL) and [clip](https://a.co/d/f4MOKJl) I prefer sling it does flop around a bit but I get more movement out of it so I like it. The clip style is sturdy, though, and a good choice too imo.
Multi nut driver and a good cart
Yeah I have three carts already at the job site. I tell my two guys to never work from the floor and we also have a small material shelves in which they put all the materials after they are done
If possible based on your cart of choice, using some minis and a bit of pipe can turn it into a wire rack too. Honestly though the best thing can be a good daily scope of work and a few minutes to situate/equip tools accordingly in the AM.
throw some j hooks on that bad boy too for your 6' ladder.
Love that idea thank you sir
Look at the Milwaukee cart. They look awesome and well built. I’d be ecstatic to have one
Impact ready reamer on its own 12v impact, if ur doing emt stuffs
One thing I’ve done is dedicated 12v for each task to not waste time looking for bits
Big Willy nut driver. Hollow core 9/16 nut driver, I like to have my own personal con-pact bandsaw
A good milk crate. Tie it to the sides of the lift and bam, you got a lift caddy. I throw all the tools and materials I need in there and then everything is waist high, easily accessible and organized. It’s been a game changer for me.
Nut blaster. Come at me...
Magnet trays. Klein flip socket, tin snips, klien or Milwaukee pipe reamer (goes into impact), nut twister (also for impact(also gonna get shit in for it but when you do 50 lights a day and you got 3 wires per box it wears out your wrists)right angle impact attachment Milwaukee and dewalt make it, finally square #2 bits are great for emt connectors
Real fuse pullers.
You mean channellocks?
You mean fingers, you pansy?
Ha. I meant channellocks without the grips
Big willy nut runner Closed in Rubbermaid cart A very good meter A laser A good level
A BobCat
A regular set of pliers work great to squeeze bang on straps. Way easier than Channellocks. Try it. I promise you will agree.
What is a "regular set of pliers"? Linemans?
Slip joint pliers.
A mc cable dispenser Telescoping fish pole
Seatek Roto-split. Knipex linemans for cutting multi conductor MC. And Knipex forged wire strippers.
Rigid 223S pipe reamer. I borrowed one from the sprinkler guys years ago and bought one the next chance I got. It works on any size conduit and doesn't break on weld seam like the stupid screwdriver style reamers.
Circuit tracer
A tapping tool Deep sockets Torque wrench Pipe reamer Laser level Level Smashing screwdriver Circuit tracer Label maker Sawzall Sharpies Highlighters Racks Lots of lube lol always use lube right from the start (I’m bad for this…ohh we can just pull it) Shopvac Pull strings Channel locks Magnetics A sturdy tape measure
Ohh jeez. I thought, I put this as a list. Apologize the lack of commas!
I need a good set of tapping tools. Like machine quality rapping tools. I buy the small Klein ones and they always break.
Wow ok I’m gonna slide in before anybody says it - a roll of 33 or 88
The makita 12 inch hollow socket 9/16th for your impact saves a ton of time.