Having a beater flathead is a must. Not just a old flat head you’re willing to sacrifice, but a proper one that’s rated to be beat on, one with a metal cap on the end. I like my Klein one, Milwaukee and Wera make a great one too

The Klien torpedo is also useful for finding studs in walls... the magnet will stick on the sheetrock screws. As for other tools... I really like the Voltclaw 12 for folding wires into boxes, or pulling energizes wires out of boxes.

I never go anywhere without my 11-in-1 Klein magnetic screwdriver. I love that thing. It does robbies, flats, phillips, some common torx and common nut sizes

For me, my ratcheting Snap-On screwdriver is game changing and a pleasure to work with.

Nice video Dustin 👍🏻 That attachment for the fish sticks is a basket for going over metal grids on a drop ceiling.

The bore scopes with LED lights that wirelessly connect to your phone are a game changer. Nothing like being able to see inside walls when your using fish bits or drilling and fishing in tight spots.

I will never forget the first birthday present I received from the master electrician I worked under. It was a Klein journeyman lineman pliers, and it was the best tool I’ve ever received in my life at that point. That began my infatuation with Klein and then later in Milwaukee tools! That you for these amazing video and being a person with a giving nature!🥰

#1 Ideal long handled linesmen pliers w/crimper 2ea medium Channel Lock pliers one with no plastic on the handle (for deburring conduit), a sharp razor knife, and a fairly large beater screwdriver, this is my must have addition for my insulation “bag”, most reside in my pockets I am a recently retired industrial electrician

I just recently bought and love the M12 Installation Driver. The swappable chucks are great for getting into almost anywhere.

All solid choices! Only difference is I have a pair of Southwire multi tool pliers that are amazing and they will strip 10 gauge as well. Also if you ever want a good dedicated tip screwdriver set, look at the Vessel ball grip screwdrivers. Love all the tool videos you do as I too am a tool nerd.

That black thing that comes with the fish sticks is for pulling cable above T-bar ceilings/ ceiling tile. You don’t have to worry about the sticks getting stuck on a bar. It’ll glide right over. 20:25 Works for basket tray also.

My glow sticks are at least 25yrs old, and they still glow. Sometimes a short driver is too long. 1 inch super stubby #1&#2 drivers and ratchet angle screw drivers are tools I rarely needed, but for the few times I was stuck without a very short driver, I was glad I kept the tools on board. When I repaired signs and street lighting, a security bit set from Harbor Frieght is another must have, to access tamper proof municipal fixtures and signs.

I'm from Canada but I wish i was trained but you. You are energized, amazing to teaching and give so much good advice. :) thanks for this Channel. No one on youtube do the way you do.

A carpenters folding stick rule rule, wirenut wrench tool built into a screwdriver handle, and a utility knife that holds spare blades in handle.

The extended 6-1, just didn’t sell in Canada due to not having a square tip. However my local supply house gave them away and I’ve been quite happy with it.

With the stubby and long multi tool, I like the Milwaukee versions, the bits fit in my impact drill as well… perfect.

Gotta have some channel locks. Or cobra pliers or alligator pliers whatever you want to call them they are all channel locks to me. Knipex preferably but almost every brand makes a version.

Ideal makes my favorite multi driver. It's called the 11 in 1 and it looks like a lot like the Klein versions, but it also has a wire nut twister on the back of the handle.

I am a DIY guy, and have been watching your channel for a while now and, have bought several tools/test equipment you have recommended, haven't been disappointed yet! Thanks!

The whisk looking attachment for the fish stick is good for leading cables down cable trays. 👍 Personally I love my fixed blade screwdrivers, I keep a beater slotted, cabinet, and Philips #2, in my bags. I have the other knipex strippers you described, the head isn’t really made for making up joints. I will say that the shears and bolt cutters work great. IDEAL 45-220 are still my favorite wire strippers though

The Milwaukee 12 in one screw/nutdriver, because two of the blades are #1 and #2 ECX blades, wonderful for conduit, box, switch, and receptacle screws!

Thank you so much for clearly describing the difference between an electric tester and a multimeter! There are so many people out there testing for dangerous voltage using multimeters, NCV-testers and other unsuitable eqipment and seem to be totally unaware why that is a very bad idea! Thanks for promoting good working practise!

You missed the most important feature of the T5, the ability to insert a probe into the back of the body, and position the tester to see the readings as you move the probe to various points in a cabinet. A real plus when trying to trouble shoot motor controls, etc. My favorite multi driver is made by ideal, and has 6-32, 8-32, and 10-32, and a reamer for EMT. Lives in the bag doesn’t take up much room. And Klein and Milwaukee make replacement tips for multidrivers. If you haven’t used one yet get some EC (Electrical Combo) tips. Most devices today have screws with the Electrical Combo head screws. And having a screw driver that just seats firmly into the head is really helpful. The EC screw head was developed by the Electrical manufacturers, because the NEC requires slotted heads to allow more torque to be applied, and the Canadians require a Roberts head, because they’re Canadians. The Combo head screws allo teh manufactures to serve North America without having to catalog devices for both sides of the border.

As for the Knipex Installation Pliers (that's what they're called over here), they're solid and the ones with the squared off jaw tips help to ream pipe, do wish they had a cutting surface at the tips though, for when you just want to nick something.

@1:30 that little guy helped me change the power supply board on a Beckwith Generator Protection Relay. Without removing the whole damn thing! Saved hours of work. 👍🏻👍🏻💯

This may sound crazy but out of all my pliers I have, Kline, Knepex, Channel Lock, Irwin, and many others. My favorite pair is actually a Stanley Fat Max Lineman's pliers. They are similar to the Knepex you were describing in this video. I do refrigeration also and I was brazing some copper and actually burnt my finger with the torch because I was using another set of pliers that I was not comfortable with and it threw me off my routine.

Great video! Love the excitement you put into them.

When it comes to the attachments for the fish sticks the one that looks like a whisk I found is very useful for navigating across the top of ceiling tiles in a drop ceiling

Mine would be a Kline linesman pliers and the cheap little wire strippers that you get at Harbor freight. I stripped a lot of 24 and 26 gauge wire, and it’s the only tool that worked swiftly an easily without stripping away a strand or two

The glow rods or fish sticks are my jam. I use the Klein 56430. I typically pull through McDonald's drop ceilings and they save me so much time.

That black whisk looking tip for the fish stick set is for running smoothly in basket raceway for low voltage data and video lines mostly in commercial overhead. I used the klein version on their mid-flex sticks to push the sticks as far as 20 foot sections before relocating ladder to continue the run. If you don't have one on the tip after about 10ft the stick's tip will start to dip through the basket and come out the bottom. Very, very helpful tool in the right situation. Thanks for all the great content you put out brother.

Great tool vidio. Can never have enough tools ! You mentioned not liking crimping #10 wire. Not a fan of installing sta kons on #10 wire. Have installed hundreds of 30 amp 3 pole 600 volt switches ( sometimes mis marked as Manuel starters ) using #10 stranded wire and T & B quality ring sta kons. Always use a lock washer on screws Never had a terminal burn out. Have to get me the Knipex cutting/crimping pilers. For me the combination Klein screwdriver / reamer is one of my top tens. Great when to running 1/2" to 1" EMT. Back in the 1980's a bunch of us had the great Ideal Voltron bulky tester to test for voltage or continuity . The Fluke tester with the 0 to 100 amp meter is the best tester to carry in your pouch or back pocket. Have 3 craftsmen 9" torpedo levels that have weak magnets.

My favorite screw driver is the Klein 15-1 ratcheting screwdriver. That thing is amazing. I recommend you trying it out if you haven’t already

The Klein measuring tape is actually pretty good, it lasted me longer the the most expensive Milwaukee and DeWalt 👍

I don’t use it often but I love having a screw-holding flat head screw driver. Has helped me out countless times.

A great one to carry around: Fujiya cable tie snips (blue handles) They are small, they have a metal guide to get a flush cut at any angle. They are as sharp as a razor blade! and they stay sharp. The cuts are so effortless

Instead of using the 90 drill attachment for the screws in recessed cans, I take the bit out of my Milwaukee impact and use it with out a bit to loosen or tighten the screws. Works perfectly.

Love the channel and the videos. Thank you for showing the tools. Momentarily a resi guy, but Def looking into the tools displayed.

I’ve got Greenlee fish sticks with the usual attachments, but Klein makes a little bullet flashlight that screws onto my sticks .. and that thing is great for finding your way in the dark. Like above drop ceilings or whatever.

I have used many of the tools you have mentioned however, if we are talking about our "must have," tool I would go with the knipex slip joint twin grip pliers. I work in lighting maintenance (exterior and interior) and those pliers help out so much with those stubborn fasteners. It will change your approach to handling problems. I do have a question though. Can you do a video on pulling permits?

The 27 in 1 is a must. It goes up to a PH2 and it my favorite and most used screwdriver I keep on me for EDC.

So working at a lumber yard/ capital region home improvement store , and every weekend except for the 22nd-28th cause I’ll be on a cruise , I’ve started collecting Klein tools so I’m ready once I take the exam and don’t have to buy it all at once

Excellent vid ... Thx for posting ... Love all those tools ...

That curve on the level can hold conduit when you’re doing vertical runs. Works really well.

Dustin klein has the 32581 electronic 4 in 1 screwdriver unless you find yourself needing those 27 micro bits. They also have another model that's adjustable length and made for pockets as the bits retract into the handle this way they don't stab through your pocket.

That cap that spins on your tweaker (precision screwdriver) is actually made to press against your palm while you spin the screwdriver with your fingers. Use them in controls everyday

One of my phillips screwdrivers has a magnetized tip, which is useful for starting screws in areas too small for both hands to fit. It would be nice to have a video that shows everything you pack in your electrician's bag, so the video would include supplies (like tape & wire) too.

I've been doing residential electrical for over 25 years. Closer to 30 at this point in my career. I really love the ferret that goes on the end of a glow Rob. I have used it dozens of times and it is a phenomenal tool I recently upgraded my t-handle allen wrench set to Wiha and I like it better than my old line set. I also recently purchased a Wiha Torque screwdriver for the Square D recalls. Really good grip and great all-around tools to own

nice upload, I'm gonna look for that Milwaukee tape measure.. never seen one with so many useful features.......🖐👍👍👍👍

I LOVE my forged wire stripper from Knipex (and their linesman too) my go to with my extended multi I can do 90% of shit resi or com. The forged wire stripper has the broader head, can’t twist more than 2/3 #12’s - but it also works as a thin profile grabber. has the curved cutting edge and cuts 10/3 MC like butter. Has an internal spring so it’ll never come out and the machine screw cutting holes for 6/8-32’s don’t need to be threaded, and come our clean af every time. It’s costly but worth every damn penny! It also has more stripping sizes opposed to the one Dusty’s shows in this video!

I'm a big fan of Klein's new impact rated 11 in 1. The impact rated parts are great, but what sets this tool apart is that you can stick anything in it with a 1/4" hex shank on it. Any bit, nut driver, extension, or even that 90° impact drill adapter. I also like the flexible elongated impact adapter that dewalt has.

You can also use the 90 degree driver with a multi driver 1/4 inch hole to drive screws in hard to reach delicate spaces by hand . That's another cool thing about the 90 degree driver

I like that your tools look like they have actually been used, so many tool reviews on you tube that look like the tool has never been used.

Based and tool-pilled

The Knipex multitool is my absolute favourite tool. I use the hell out of it. My Firm builds Burgerkings here in Germany and my favourite colleague and I became somewhat masters at Fishtape Spearthrowing into a ceiling.

The black fish stick 'basket' accessory is for pushing sticks above drop ceilings. It keeps the sticks from hitting the grid and getting jammed up. I used plastic soda bottles in the past. It does the same thing. Never seen it used in a conduit.

Would be good to see what you make of our conduit and tools for it as I'm led to believe ours is thicker and can't be as easily bent with your EMT hand/foot benders.

We are so fortunate we have such good tools. Thanks

Dustin: The Knipex Electrician's multitool you were showing off has a beefier brother that sacrifices crimping for more wire stripping holes (10-16 AWG solid, 12-20 AWG stranded). Definitely worth checking out. Also, the reason the wire cutter's shape is round has NOTHING to do with making the wire easier to cut or preventing the wire from being flattened. The curve helps you keep the conductor centered in the cutter so it doesn't pop out and go flying across the room. The reason you need less force is it's a bypass cutter. The jaws of a regular cutter compress the wire until the two blades are resting against each other; in other words, the wire is getting flattened and pushed out the front and back faces of the cutter. It's a terrible design. Knipex' bypass cutter acts like a pair of scissors cutting through paper: the blades pass by each other, shearing the wire in half. Less force for a cleaner cut. The only reason bypass cutters are not used more often is because they require tighter tolerances and better blade durability. Why do that when there is a cheaper alternative that has a bigger profit margin? The new tool's info is: 8" Forged Wire Stripper 10-20 AWG, part #13 72 8 . NOTE: Knipex does not have a 1000V rated version yet.

Another great video. Thanks!

The two meters I use all the time and love are the fluke T-5 and the fluke 87v. I’ve had them for years and they have never let me down. I do have klein fish sticks but those Milwaukee ones look way nicer. I’m going to have to look into those.

The husky mini multi screw driver is great in that it's like 5-7 bucks. Great for new guys or crews when you're buying. Can buy it at the home despot in a pinch too. Fat max magnet will save your bits and screws when you drop them somewhere too =)

Great video pal!

LOVE THIS one. I work in IT electrics, Aircraft and automotive DC. So AC is not my thing. I am learning lots to fix my 1998 home. I actually have a few of your tools. I just ordered a new Knipex multi cutter/stripper. Love it. "I never ever work on a live CI." If I lied in the previous statement, I would have insulated shoes, insulated tool, and insulated gloves. SOOOO I love the comment about this tool is int insulated from shock OMG so funny!!!! I can remember as a 20 something snipping a wire with insulated side cutters and getting that tingle... Lesson learned that day. Tapes come with numbers on the bottom!!!!! I that was only on rulers (machine rulers mostly right). That was a tip I am going to use from now on. That's a handy feature I have wanted before. Never noticed it as an option. Like the magnet tape. I might get a flat magnet and a rubber band to hold me over until I get a new tape.

For the electrical installation pliers, they do have the one with a wider tip that also strips 10-20AWG, BUT they don't (cureently) have VDE as an option, only cknes woth comfort grips. Its 13 72 8 product code.

I could not be able to call myself a a wireman if I didn’t laugh about “this is the number 1 only thing that I use to screw anything with”. 😂 thanks for your videos! This is the only trade that grows and changes daily and I love learning new ways. Keep it up brother!

Enjoyed this content quite a bit and loving the suggestions by other fans!

Kick ass. I love my knipex installation pliers. Woohoo

Useful info. Thanks.

I find it hard to believe I don’t have at least 3 of every tool ever made… and lost them.

You should check out the Klein 32308 Multi-bit Stubby. I use that now instead of the regular stubby.

Picked up a klein 11 in 1 multi bit screwdriver a couple weeks ago. Fantastic tool. highly recommend

multi bit screwdriver bits are awesome! i don't have the precision and stubby screwdriver yet. the standard one? i bought the 14 in 1 without the nut driver, the 7 in 1 nut driver without the handle, and put it together. i changed some bits from 14 in 1. i have ph 0-3, sq 1-3, ecx 2, flat blade bit 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, and 1/4 square adapter. i have hey key bits and torx on me just in case (dunno where to use it though). i also have the reamer bit from klein as well. it felt like a 20 in 1 screwdriver frankenstein. then i have the klein level. i'm thinking of maybe i needed to buy one more because drywallers have these floating studs and i wanted to put 4x4 and pipe. it helps with building racks too. i'll take a look at the knipex tool you're using. i'm on the lookout on some lineman pliers and side cutters that are multi functional. also, yeah. does milwaukee have imperial and metric? does the tip of the tape measure not leave any gaps like stanley does? if so, i'm gonna ditch my stanley since that 1/8 gap annoys me a lot. i don't have a multimeter, so no comment on that "someone stole my dewalt 90 degree bit"

I've got one of the multi-stubbies that also is a racket style

I like my level to have illumination, and Lufkin tape nite eye version easy to read especially in low light areas

After using many different brands and models of meters, I personally fell in love with the UEI Phonex G2, I do use the Fluke T5 as my backup.

My lineup is very different! Petrol combi unit, which is many tools in one, that includes, strimmer, hedgecutter, polesaw, edger, mulcher, clearing saw, and brushcutter. Lawn mower, handheld hedgecutter, and blower! So that's 10,without counting multiple hand tools!

Question, I am working on commercial and we have 3 phase that is over 600 v, would it be better tp go with the T5-1000 meter tp protect the tester?

-Klein's new impact rated 11-in-1 (the black one) -Knipex electrician's Shears ( both straight and angled) -Milwaukee 6ft measuring tape

My favorite tool all time is the Klein Tools terminal block screwdriver. Hands down best screwdriver.

Nicee! Greetings for you! Im electrician of Argentina!🇦🇷👏

I love these videos…keep them coming! Always in the pursuit of the perfect tool for every job!

I probably agree with most of us about Milwaukee hand tools not being the best, but there’s 2 that I will always use until I find out Klein is making them 😂 1: Stubby multi bit ratcheting screwdriver, very helpful to be able to ratchet when working on fans and weird equipment 2: demolition flathead screwdriver, has a full steel tang and a steel plate on the back for hammer smashing

thanks bro your channel is just treasure.

I use ratcheting drivers quite a bit ( top quality only ) . I always carry a stubby , as small as possible , I prefer ones the take 1/4” hex bits , so it can trade ammo with my impacts .

As a UK spark; it'd be interesting to get your thoughts on our multi-function testers, I don't think I've seen them used at all over the pond. I get the fork meters are useful but how do you *properly* your installs? Insulation resistance? Earth Loop Impedances, GFCI trip times etc? I can only think NEC or local don't call for as much testing?

Fish sticks for low voltage across ceiling tiles. Then go back later every so many tiles and hang the wires. Or hitting through existing hangers...

Hey I’m a first year apprentice and my mentor told me to watch yur videos his name is Jason got a weird last name but I just wanna say I love your video u got u a sup and a like every video 💪🏾🔛🔝

I love my minnwalkee 11 in 1 and my craftsman tester and it also has a laser thermometer

DUSTIN, When measure AC outlets in older houses that have 3 prong outlets but are wired bootleg grounding because the older houses only used 2 prong outlets most DVM meters will test the AC 120vac voltage but it doesn't tell you if the outlets are wired bootleg grounding scheme. What can you use to measure 3 prong outlets that are wired bootleg grounding?

Man I'd love a 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch scale. The last scale I had to use was 3/16. That was so annoying to convert all the time.

took your recomendation on the multi extended screw driver by klien a few years ago and have bought over as dozen to give away, the one with #1 and #2 robi though, go canada

Milwaukee 13 in 1. For sure.

Insulated screwdrivers are a must in the UK. Stubbies are indispensable.

I love my Klien I believe it's an 11 in 1 multi screw driver that I recently bought about a month ago. I'm a lighting designer/ lead lighting tech and maintenance tech at work.... a few titles in one. But I maintain a ton of gear and it has been my most used tool in my Pelican case. There's a lot of things that need the Robbie "square" bit. With all the options, it saved me, not just a ton of space in a small, little work box, but gave me more tools that I didn't have. Oh also for my job the Klien multimeter has been the second best purchase, I used to buy cheap tools because I was afraid of my stuff getting stolen not by crew "I would have to explain my work environment", but I now keep my box within a few feet when I take it out to the field.

I was always told the threaded part of that level was for hats.

Useful information

2 must have tools I'd add: Laser, and laser tape measure. Kline makes a good laser (with plumb spot) for the price.

Irwin/ Lenox 10 in 1.. Best evaa. Found it at Lowes

i agree multi-screwdrivers like your klein, however i HATE the klein handles