12 Must-Have Hand Tools For Electricians

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Synopsis:
Are you starting a lengthy electrical project or career? Electric Pro Academy encourages you to know and love your tools, which is why we’ve made this video based on the TYPES of hand tools you need, not the BRANDS. We will also only focus on the 12 hand tools that we have found to be necessary for most electrical jobs. Find the cost-benefit combination that improves the quality and enjoyment of your work. If you are looking for more detail involving brands, materials, or key features to look for, please comment below and we, or our community of electrical pros, will be happy to respond.

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Products We’d Recommend:
[] Klein Tools Electrician's Tool Belt: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Tradesman-Pro-Electrician-s-Tool-Belt-Medium-55427/206323902#product-overview
[] Klein Tools Nail Pouch: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Right-Hand-Nail-and-Tool-Pouch-42245/203426454
[] Knipex Lineman's Pliers: https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-9-1-4-in-High-Leverage-New-England-Head-Lineman-Pliers-09-01-240-SBA/100675080
[] Klein Tools Romex Strippers: https://amzn.to/3tBadbx
[] Milwaukee FASTBACK Utility Knife: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-FASTBACK-6-in-1-Folding-Utility-Knife-with-General-Purpose-Blade-48-22-1505/313736993
[] Klein Tools Insulated Screwdriver Set: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-8-in-1-Insulated-Interchangeable-Screwdriver-Set-32288/311525919
[] Irwin 16 oz. Fiberglass Hammer: https://amzn.to/3fzBbbh
[] Irwin 3-Piece Tongue & Groove/"Channellock" Plier Set: https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-GrooveLock-3-piece-Plier-Set-with-Bag/1003172458
[] Milwaukee 9.5 in. Crimping Pliers: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-9-5-in-Crimping-Plier-48-22-6103/206541168
[] Klein Tools Stubby Ratcheting Screwdriver: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-6-in-1-Ratcheting-Stubby-Screwdriver-Cushion-Grip-Handle-32593/300202380#product-overview
[] Milwaukee Wire Strippers: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-7-75-in-Combination-Electricians-6-in-1-Wire-Strippers-Pliers-48-22-3079/202966263
[] Crescent Wiss Aviation Snips: https://amzn.to/3nxMmpx
[] Stanley FATMAX Tape Measure: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-25-ft-FATMAX-Magnetic-Tape-Measure-FMHT33865L/203751294#overlay

National Electrical Code (NEC) referenced in our videos:
Free Access Here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - 1. Tool Belt
1:22 - 2. 9” Lineman’s Pliers
2:13 - 3. Romex Strippers
2:51 - 4. Utility Knife
4:12 - 5. Insulated Screwdrivers
6:20 - 6. Hammer
6:43 - 7. Channel Locks / Tongue & Groove Pliers
7:23 - 8. Diagonal Crimping Pliers
8:19 - 9. Stubby Screwdriver
9:00 - 10. Wire Strippers
10:31 - 11. Tin Snips
11:34 - 12. Tape Measure

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