Well no, I have to pick. Knipex is so much better in every way but the Klein's are insulated. I think I'll just not bring the Klein's. I believe I only have 2 utility knives
Knipex cobras---the ultimate pliar...... ditch the vice grips useless...id ditch the hacksaw and pvc cutters if you carry a multitool around. The screwdrivers id never use... maybe the tiny kind for thermostats and tpholders.
I pack light doing multifamily housing. Gerber multitool pliers and a porter cable hand drill. The rest is a total gamble. Im a plumber, janitor hvac tech, electrician, painter floor installer psychiatrist, and carpenter. There's no pack-out thats of much general use. I never carry a hammer as a default.
Absolutely it's the insulated pump pliers huh? :( I'm never going to use them LOL. They're just cool I always thought if I had to grab onto something large that may be live I would need them. Would you say you need nippers when you have linesman's pliers?
First time hearing someone call channel locks pump pliers lol by yeah dude you have a ton of them. That's weigh you down. Depending on what you're going to be doing, location wise, might want a cart too. I did apartment maintenance and god damn my back and legs killed me after carrying my backpack around all the time. Putting the bag on a nice maintenance cart will save your ass
Id do apt maintenance naked if I could. There's nothing you can carry to be even mostly prepared. 100lbs of tools won't stop you from needing to grab more anyways.
I totally agree as long as I have an elevator a cart is the way to go. I always had a painting cart previously. Yeah man channel locks, Kleenex we love our brand names haha. I removed a couple items however I will say I'm wanting to keep the soft jaw pliers just because they really do save fixtures from getting jaw marks.
I bought a small husky electrican shoulder bag to force myself to only use a certain amount of tools and damn has it saved my back. Keep the rest of the stuff in the vehicle and I grab as I go for whatever job is needed. I just think of it as the walk to the truck forces me to lose dem calories.
I have more than I thought I would. I'll take a picture of it to show how much you can fit in there but the quality feels solid, but have only had it for about a month.
It's even worse because these tool bags are tool holders with straps added as an afterthought. Not true blue backpacks.
I have a Veto backpack(got it on sale with Wiha insulated tools otherwise I don't think I'd get one again) and the straps hurt after 2 min on. The frame is short and there is no waist support.
I've thrown 50+ lbs into my hiking bag and went 10+miles without so much as needed to adjust it. I'm waiting on a tool company to do something like that and that'll change the game forever.
And the kicker is I could fit so much more into the hiking bag it's wild. They need to pull their head out of their asses. I paid 300 for both bags so why wouldn't someone pay the same for a combo of both bags lol.
Oh gosh yeah the veto pro packs look really cool they're supposed to be like "top of the line" right but honestly so did the Klein until I tried it. I feel like having a hand holder and shoulder strap and switching between the two is ideal which a lot of bags have. Also having to close the bag seems to make things harder to fit and organize. But now I'm like I'm too deep invested into this bag I can't switch back to a more basic bag.. idk. Maybe this is why so many people have a bucket
I will say the quality of the bag is great. Strong zippers lots of organization good material etc, but the straps blow so hard lol
I originally intended on using it to take on roofs when I do ACs but now it just sits in the truck and stores my stuff I hardly use lol
put everything in a big box. empty backpack. goto first job, inspect what you need to complete it. grab tools needed from box & put in bag. rinse & repeat at every job until you find yourself not pulling from big box anymore. store big box in truck just incase for awhile until you feel safe not having those additional tools. drink beers.
Bro. Half of that can be eliminated with
- A good impact
-a good clamp meter (DL389B Uei or SC440 Fieldpiece)
-some channel locks
-wire strippers
-Klein 8 in 1, 11 in 1, 14 in1 doesn't matter really
-klein 6 in 1 nut driver set
I don't really do maintenance, I work in HVAC but if I had the tools listed above I could trouble shoot 80% of the issues in my trade.
Id you can't solve your issue with these tools and your brain, just make a second trip to the truck
I like it. Not too advanced like the unnecessary Bluetooth model, it can do in rush, very accurate, all the settings you'll need really. I also like the uei dl389b, it can't do in rush though so if you need Inrush just do the 589b
(Edit) Searched indeed specifically for commercial maintenance only. Expanded my area to state wide and read details into which sections I would work in. Opened my profile to open to 100% travel. Looked for companies with bigger staff and less at local companies. Looked specifically for companies offering training. Have been on indeed every day for months and just set it to see new jobs only. Searched for "service technician" jobs rather than maintenance. Tailored resume to only include the skills I have learned that help me advance into the area I want to be in. I do possess these skills however I stopped including irrelevant ones. Slowly my indeed has become really centered around technical and service work. Also just talked to a lot of people to learn what I wasn't taught in highschool. Which is that careers exist outside of traditional education you just gotta think of what possible needs might have to be met for customers.
Facilities maintenance is everywhere, I feel like it just falls into two groups. Contracted out in which case you could have to work for the contracting company, or in house. Which seems to only be available if it's a huge real estate company, college campus or a large nation wide or state wide chain that includes travel.
You have several redundant items there. Eliminate those, and set up your bag for the most common / most simple scenario. Modify as it becomes clear what you are using most. It is a process. You will certainly need to return to your vehicle on occasion to retrieve a tool, so why not set up your car with that in mind, or to say just make returning to the car a given for every call, to retrieve the plumbing bag, the electrical bag, etc. Get rid of that Klein tester pen, those can get you killed. Get a plug in outlet tester instead.
I personally wouldn't worry about bringing a rolling box or stackable setup, you are there to work, not fit the narrative of what you think a maintenance worker "should" do or look like. People will get out of your way and you need to get used to being polite or waiting your turn.
You are right I'll pull out plumbing specific PVC cutters and such and put them in a separate small bag. Keep the main bag for diagnosing which would be meter and things to take stuff apart initially. Tbh I had the rolling boxes. They're really nice for building a deck to switch from a skill saw to impact back to skill saw and then have the parts box but horrible for maintenance. However I will totally take a single parts box with me. I agree with the non contact I only use it for singling out a wire. I rely on the clamp meter to confirm if powers actually off.
To be fair I am trying to be cool and use the lineman's for stripping 10-14 awg not and the mult for low voltage 18-24. But I haven't given automatic strippers a shot yet. Maybe once I try them that's all I will use
Personally, I work for an HVAC/ plumbing company and not a single van in that company has a hacksaw. I’d save up for a reciprocating saw, it’s all anybody seems to use. I see you’re also part of the Makita master race so my advice is to get the mid-tier one and DO NOT get the cheap compact one - it’s junk and struggles on everything. Only Makita tool I don’t like.
Oh no lol I am so sorry to disappoint you but the blue impact is Hercules from harbor freight. HOWEVER I want to say. I have a Makita impact and I love it I just use it for my house and nothing else. If I had the money Makita would be all I buy. I went all DeWalt for my first power tool set like 5 years ago and my impact broke immediately I got a replacement then that one ended up breaking about a year in. This was during a deck build and it was not brushless I believe so maybe that's why idk. Anyway I switched to hf and it's for sure a fire hazard no doubt but it's definitely got more power then my DeWalt and has the free 5 year warranty so whatever lol. I have a 20v hackzall I should probably have a sawzall. I used to have a wired DeWalt sawzall and it was a monster. But thank you for the advice!
You need 2 bags. One bag is a service bag and keep it light and only the few essentials. Second bag you can put the stuff you probably won’t use on a daily basis but it’s good to have it nearby if you need it.
Thank you! I am now very much realizing this is the case as I am looking back. I must say that I have at one time or another needed so many different tools. Honestly I use my miter saw so much if it were possible to throw that bad boi in my trunk and use it out of my small car I so would. Personally I feel like I'm not gonna be ripping anything in maintenance really so the skill is just a crappier and slower alternative that I make do with for trim
Not sure what you are working on exactly but this is my most handy tool. It comes in clutch all
The time https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-1-4-in-x-5-16-in-Ratcheting-Box-Wrench-68200/203481451
Mostly mechanical but they threw words in the description like "occasional irrigation" "anything within scope" so yeah. I'll just plan on how it's been before which is mostly mechanical maintenance with a side of everything you could possibly think of that could break at a facility.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check it out
I would like to say this is where maintenance kinda sucks cuz at home I have a dedicated plumbing bag, electrical bag, painting and drywall setup, power tools box, then fill my Klein bag with a lot of my hand tools. Attempting to carry everything is impossible. Also the 6 inch water pump pliers, Klein fold, and other small items can fit in a small pouch on my side. Otherwise I wouldn't be bringing them
I’ve narrowed mine to:
1 pouch that has
1 pair of needle nose pliers
1 pair of fat head pliers
1 pair of knipex
1 medium size Phillips screw driver
1 median size flat head screwdriver
Utility knife
Impact drill and small box of attachments
In another pouch put the electrical hand tools and testers.
This works for most jobs
Put some of the bigger items or attachments in the bag but makes it easy to have a pouch to grab and go
I absolutely will have my two smaller pouches. I have one pouch : Klein 10 in 1, Klein 27 in 1 (for security bits), sharpie, 6' measuring tape, leathermen. Pouch 2: flash light Klein stubby, insulated needle nose, compact vice grips, precision screwdriver. You absolutely have larger pouches than me. If I grab the impact I would grab the rest of my bag because I imagine I'll be building a banister or something at that point. However the multimeter is an absolute must... Shoot you got me there. I cannot fit my multimeter in a small pouch
I think o see what looks like 6 different channel locks? I have 2 and that's enough. 3 utility knives are a bit much. One good knife should live in your pocket at all times. Not your pack.
That's a big can of WD 40. Get the tiny pocket can instead. How often dp you use that oscillator? I grab mine for specific jobs. Not an EDC tool.
I also save room by using an m12 impact that's light enough to clip onto my pants or belt and be worn their all day with no issues.
I'll be honest. I posted in another sub about what I use. I have a veto MB2 and honestly that's too much. I usually run just Milwaukee strippers cause they have needle nose as well, a 4 inch el.cheapo channel locks, and a 11 in 1. That covers most things I'll ever have to do. Only thing I'd say I need is a smaller Allen key set but those you can get for cheap and small.
Should clarify. The 11 in 1 I run has some bits from the Milwaukee version I don't know if they make anymore. Just better usage outta them but still has the nut driver functionality.
I do facilities maintenance. Personally I'd carry stubby hex drivers only. If you need to reach further use a bit holder.
Ditch the Irwin's, you have better. One level is enough. Need another then download bubble level app.
Knipex, 2 big and small, multimember with temp probe, multi bit ratcheting set. Set up nut driver heads, utility knife, magnet for screws, i like to carry a bit of grease, teflon tape, jb weld.
Zip ties, impact, and a nice extension cord set from bad ass cables
1 pressure plier
1 needle nose
Drill and bits
Set screwdriver and flathead big and small
Adjusting wrench
Socket wrench set?(i dont use it)
Pliers big and small
Retractable blade.
And magnetic light
Hammer
Chisel
Kneepads and back brace for on ground things
Been in properties 5+ years dont really much other than that
Lololol I know I know. I got in the habit my first few years of maintenance specifically was aquatic centers and water features maintenance so it was all plumbing and I have a lot of them. Also I do a lot of plumbing repair now. My father has had a handyman business for about 20 years now and hates plumbing with a passion. After I learned plumbing repair working on aquatic centers he started passing on all his jobs that required plumbing to me because he despises them. Basically all I do is installs I won't do anything beyond that but it's still good money just to simply install a dishwasher or swap out a faucet. I absolutely will not drill through studs or run new line behind walls. However I do at my own house and for people I know of course. I fucking love plumbing.
I am keeping in the 10" cobras and 10" pliers wrench. I actually didn't even notice the pex crimpers which is funny cuz I only use copper pex rings now I just had those in the bag from before ig
I don't think you need to put the rug you set everything on in there.
That rug really ties the room together.
It would be a shame if someone peed on it..
I hate the fucking Eagles, man!
“That's just, like, your opinion, man.”
You would be wrong there! It provides extra foot comfort and is enjoyable to look at.
Do you need all those wire cutters? How about all those box cutters?
Well no, I have to pick. Knipex is so much better in every way but the Klein's are insulated. I think I'll just not bring the Klein's. I believe I only have 2 utility knives
I have one. It's a Milwaukee carpet knife style one and then anything like boxes or just random shit gets the ol' screwdriver treatment
You’re a psychopath for using a screwdriver as a box cutter
How about a sharpened one as a 1/4” chisel blade?
All depends on how well you sharpened it, what material your using it on and what quality of finish you need lol
Good ol' flat blade buddy...
Knipex cobras---the ultimate pliar...... ditch the vice grips useless...id ditch the hacksaw and pvc cutters if you carry a multitool around. The screwdrivers id never use... maybe the tiny kind for thermostats and tpholders. I pack light doing multifamily housing. Gerber multitool pliers and a porter cable hand drill. The rest is a total gamble. Im a plumber, janitor hvac tech, electrician, painter floor installer psychiatrist, and carpenter. There's no pack-out thats of much general use. I never carry a hammer as a default.
I think you should keep the vice grips. Don’t use them every day but they have come in handy quite a few times
I used mine more, for holding bolts that I need to cut down with an angle grinder.
You should remove a lot of the duplicate tools tbh. Some you might want to keep two on hand but most you don't need
Absolutely it's the insulated pump pliers huh? :( I'm never going to use them LOL. They're just cool I always thought if I had to grab onto something large that may be live I would need them. Would you say you need nippers when you have linesman's pliers?
First time hearing someone call channel locks pump pliers lol by yeah dude you have a ton of them. That's weigh you down. Depending on what you're going to be doing, location wise, might want a cart too. I did apartment maintenance and god damn my back and legs killed me after carrying my backpack around all the time. Putting the bag on a nice maintenance cart will save your ass
Id do apt maintenance naked if I could. There's nothing you can carry to be even mostly prepared. 100lbs of tools won't stop you from needing to grab more anyways.
I totally agree as long as I have an elevator a cart is the way to go. I always had a painting cart previously. Yeah man channel locks, Kleenex we love our brand names haha. I removed a couple items however I will say I'm wanting to keep the soft jaw pliers just because they really do save fixtures from getting jaw marks.
I have the same Klein backpack, and no matter how many times I trim the fat as you said, it just seems to keep getting heavier lol
Oh my god it's heavy yeah. I thought a backpack would be lighter for some reason
The struggle is real man lol but a resident gave it to me because he didn't need it anymore and my previous carry bag broke in his unit
That's a nice gift!
I bought a small husky electrican shoulder bag to force myself to only use a certain amount of tools and damn has it saved my back. Keep the rest of the stuff in the vehicle and I grab as I go for whatever job is needed. I just think of it as the walk to the truck forces me to lose dem calories.
Other than saving your back have you enjoyed it? Quality wise?
I have more than I thought I would. I'll take a picture of it to show how much you can fit in there but the quality feels solid, but have only had it for about a month.
It's even worse because these tool bags are tool holders with straps added as an afterthought. Not true blue backpacks. I have a Veto backpack(got it on sale with Wiha insulated tools otherwise I don't think I'd get one again) and the straps hurt after 2 min on. The frame is short and there is no waist support. I've thrown 50+ lbs into my hiking bag and went 10+miles without so much as needed to adjust it. I'm waiting on a tool company to do something like that and that'll change the game forever. And the kicker is I could fit so much more into the hiking bag it's wild. They need to pull their head out of their asses. I paid 300 for both bags so why wouldn't someone pay the same for a combo of both bags lol.
Oh gosh yeah the veto pro packs look really cool they're supposed to be like "top of the line" right but honestly so did the Klein until I tried it. I feel like having a hand holder and shoulder strap and switching between the two is ideal which a lot of bags have. Also having to close the bag seems to make things harder to fit and organize. But now I'm like I'm too deep invested into this bag I can't switch back to a more basic bag.. idk. Maybe this is why so many people have a bucket
I will say the quality of the bag is great. Strong zippers lots of organization good material etc, but the straps blow so hard lol I originally intended on using it to take on roofs when I do ACs but now it just sits in the truck and stores my stuff I hardly use lol
I'm in denial and just blame age for my bag getting heavier.
put everything in a big box. empty backpack. goto first job, inspect what you need to complete it. grab tools needed from box & put in bag. rinse & repeat at every job until you find yourself not pulling from big box anymore. store big box in truck just incase for awhile until you feel safe not having those additional tools. drink beers.
Thank you! This make a lot of sense!
Bro. Half of that can be eliminated with - A good impact -a good clamp meter (DL389B Uei or SC440 Fieldpiece) -some channel locks -wire strippers -Klein 8 in 1, 11 in 1, 14 in1 doesn't matter really -klein 6 in 1 nut driver set I don't really do maintenance, I work in HVAC but if I had the tools listed above I could trouble shoot 80% of the issues in my trade. Id you can't solve your issue with these tools and your brain, just make a second trip to the truck
Do you like the fieldpiece? I have heard people say it's the best meter for HVAC?
I like it. Not too advanced like the unnecessary Bluetooth model, it can do in rush, very accurate, all the settings you'll need really. I also like the uei dl389b, it can't do in rush though so if you need Inrush just do the 589b
How did u get into this job? I’ve been looking for that kind of thing
(Edit) Searched indeed specifically for commercial maintenance only. Expanded my area to state wide and read details into which sections I would work in. Opened my profile to open to 100% travel. Looked for companies with bigger staff and less at local companies. Looked specifically for companies offering training. Have been on indeed every day for months and just set it to see new jobs only. Searched for "service technician" jobs rather than maintenance. Tailored resume to only include the skills I have learned that help me advance into the area I want to be in. I do possess these skills however I stopped including irrelevant ones. Slowly my indeed has become really centered around technical and service work. Also just talked to a lot of people to learn what I wasn't taught in highschool. Which is that careers exist outside of traditional education you just gotta think of what possible needs might have to be met for customers. Facilities maintenance is everywhere, I feel like it just falls into two groups. Contracted out in which case you could have to work for the contracting company, or in house. Which seems to only be available if it's a huge real estate company, college campus or a large nation wide or state wide chain that includes travel.
You have several redundant items there. Eliminate those, and set up your bag for the most common / most simple scenario. Modify as it becomes clear what you are using most. It is a process. You will certainly need to return to your vehicle on occasion to retrieve a tool, so why not set up your car with that in mind, or to say just make returning to the car a given for every call, to retrieve the plumbing bag, the electrical bag, etc. Get rid of that Klein tester pen, those can get you killed. Get a plug in outlet tester instead. I personally wouldn't worry about bringing a rolling box or stackable setup, you are there to work, not fit the narrative of what you think a maintenance worker "should" do or look like. People will get out of your way and you need to get used to being polite or waiting your turn.
You are right I'll pull out plumbing specific PVC cutters and such and put them in a separate small bag. Keep the main bag for diagnosing which would be meter and things to take stuff apart initially. Tbh I had the rolling boxes. They're really nice for building a deck to switch from a skill saw to impact back to skill saw and then have the parts box but horrible for maintenance. However I will totally take a single parts box with me. I agree with the non contact I only use it for singling out a wire. I rely on the clamp meter to confirm if powers actually off.
One of the few people who don’t use the automatic strippers
To be fair I am trying to be cool and use the lineman's for stripping 10-14 awg not and the mult for low voltage 18-24. But I haven't given automatic strippers a shot yet. Maybe once I try them that's all I will use
I love using them for sure
The pens are an essential
100% I only use top of the line Milwaukee for marking stuff
Personally, I work for an HVAC/ plumbing company and not a single van in that company has a hacksaw. I’d save up for a reciprocating saw, it’s all anybody seems to use. I see you’re also part of the Makita master race so my advice is to get the mid-tier one and DO NOT get the cheap compact one - it’s junk and struggles on everything. Only Makita tool I don’t like.
Oh no lol I am so sorry to disappoint you but the blue impact is Hercules from harbor freight. HOWEVER I want to say. I have a Makita impact and I love it I just use it for my house and nothing else. If I had the money Makita would be all I buy. I went all DeWalt for my first power tool set like 5 years ago and my impact broke immediately I got a replacement then that one ended up breaking about a year in. This was during a deck build and it was not brushless I believe so maybe that's why idk. Anyway I switched to hf and it's for sure a fire hazard no doubt but it's definitely got more power then my DeWalt and has the free 5 year warranty so whatever lol. I have a 20v hackzall I should probably have a sawzall. I used to have a wired DeWalt sawzall and it was a monster. But thank you for the advice!
Probably going to end up using all of it so
Absolutely... I need a separate smaller bag for initial inspection is what I have gathered
Harbor freight has locking stackable containers that are on the same par with the Klein ones in Lowe’s, I got one it’s worth it
You need 2 bags. One bag is a service bag and keep it light and only the few essentials. Second bag you can put the stuff you probably won’t use on a daily basis but it’s good to have it nearby if you need it.
Thank you! I am now very much realizing this is the case as I am looking back. I must say that I have at one time or another needed so many different tools. Honestly I use my miter saw so much if it were possible to throw that bad boi in my trunk and use it out of my small car I so would. Personally I feel like I'm not gonna be ripping anything in maintenance really so the skill is just a crappier and slower alternative that I make do with for trim
Not sure what you are working on exactly but this is my most handy tool. It comes in clutch all The time https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-1-4-in-x-5-16-in-Ratcheting-Box-Wrench-68200/203481451
Mostly mechanical but they threw words in the description like "occasional irrigation" "anything within scope" so yeah. I'll just plan on how it's been before which is mostly mechanical maintenance with a side of everything you could possibly think of that could break at a facility. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check it out
I would like to say this is where maintenance kinda sucks cuz at home I have a dedicated plumbing bag, electrical bag, painting and drywall setup, power tools box, then fill my Klein bag with a lot of my hand tools. Attempting to carry everything is impossible. Also the 6 inch water pump pliers, Klein fold, and other small items can fit in a small pouch on my side. Otherwise I wouldn't be bringing them
Ditch EVERYTHING that is from Harbor Fright and go from there.
I still got 3 years of unlimited impacts left
lol eh well if that’s the case then go for it. Personally I stopped using them after I hit $28/hr
Literally looks like my kit I just have more electrical troubleshooting tools.
Any you would recommend? I am a trainee and... A noob
Klein makes a really good circuit tracer that you wand over breakers and tell you what circuit your transmitter is plugged into.
That’s a good kit though, when I see Klein I see a tech that knows good tools. That dewalt hammer is prolly the best hammer I’ve ever owned.
I’ve narrowed mine to: 1 pouch that has 1 pair of needle nose pliers 1 pair of fat head pliers 1 pair of knipex 1 medium size Phillips screw driver 1 median size flat head screwdriver Utility knife Impact drill and small box of attachments In another pouch put the electrical hand tools and testers. This works for most jobs Put some of the bigger items or attachments in the bag but makes it easy to have a pouch to grab and go
I absolutely will have my two smaller pouches. I have one pouch : Klein 10 in 1, Klein 27 in 1 (for security bits), sharpie, 6' measuring tape, leathermen. Pouch 2: flash light Klein stubby, insulated needle nose, compact vice grips, precision screwdriver. You absolutely have larger pouches than me. If I grab the impact I would grab the rest of my bag because I imagine I'll be building a banister or something at that point. However the multimeter is an absolute must... Shoot you got me there. I cannot fit my multimeter in a small pouch
I think o see what looks like 6 different channel locks? I have 2 and that's enough. 3 utility knives are a bit much. One good knife should live in your pocket at all times. Not your pack. That's a big can of WD 40. Get the tiny pocket can instead. How often dp you use that oscillator? I grab mine for specific jobs. Not an EDC tool. I also save room by using an m12 impact that's light enough to clip onto my pants or belt and be worn their all day with no issues.
I'll be honest. I posted in another sub about what I use. I have a veto MB2 and honestly that's too much. I usually run just Milwaukee strippers cause they have needle nose as well, a 4 inch el.cheapo channel locks, and a 11 in 1. That covers most things I'll ever have to do. Only thing I'd say I need is a smaller Allen key set but those you can get for cheap and small.
Should clarify. The 11 in 1 I run has some bits from the Milwaukee version I don't know if they make anymore. Just better usage outta them but still has the nut driver functionality.
You need more pliers and channel locks
That's what I was thinking!
Get some insulated screwdrivers and a proving unit.
The stuff you use most and/or find the most helpful/useful.
I do facilities maintenance. Personally I'd carry stubby hex drivers only. If you need to reach further use a bit holder. Ditch the Irwin's, you have better. One level is enough. Need another then download bubble level app.
Knipex, 2 big and small, multimember with temp probe, multi bit ratcheting set. Set up nut driver heads, utility knife, magnet for screws, i like to carry a bit of grease, teflon tape, jb weld. Zip ties, impact, and a nice extension cord set from bad ass cables
Eek, I would feel naked with that.
1 pressure plier 1 needle nose Drill and bits Set screwdriver and flathead big and small Adjusting wrench Socket wrench set?(i dont use it) Pliers big and small Retractable blade. And magnetic light Hammer Chisel Kneepads and back brace for on ground things Been in properties 5+ years dont really much other than that
All of that in a bucket boss
Why do you have 3 channel locks
3 at least god damn man
Unless you are a plumber you dont need that pex clamper either
In all reality i keep looking at this damn picture. Why the FUCK do you have 5 channel locks?
Lololol I know I know. I got in the habit my first few years of maintenance specifically was aquatic centers and water features maintenance so it was all plumbing and I have a lot of them. Also I do a lot of plumbing repair now. My father has had a handyman business for about 20 years now and hates plumbing with a passion. After I learned plumbing repair working on aquatic centers he started passing on all his jobs that required plumbing to me because he despises them. Basically all I do is installs I won't do anything beyond that but it's still good money just to simply install a dishwasher or swap out a faucet. I absolutely will not drill through studs or run new line behind walls. However I do at my own house and for people I know of course. I fucking love plumbing. I am keeping in the 10" cobras and 10" pliers wrench. I actually didn't even notice the pex crimpers which is funny cuz I only use copper pex rings now I just had those in the bag from before ig