My apprentice tool backack

[nunthe wiser]

Can't see a tape measure, padsaw having a kit of tools at the start shows your keen . Best of luck in the new job.

 

[Phil Thompson]

Torpedo level
Bolster
Claw hammer
Padsaw
Tape Measure
3.5mm rethreading tool aka tap
Half round file
20mm wood chisel

Are bits I find invaluable

Other bits to add along the way

Telephone punch tool
RJ45 crimper
Shears
Waterpump pliers
8,10&13mm spanners
Big hacksaw
PVC pipe cutter

 

[MerlinGremlin]

Hi guys,

Just wondering on your thoughts of my little starter setup I didn't include a chisel in the photo or hacksaw but the hacksaw is a 5 in 1 stanley fatmax which is arriving tomorrow.
I hope at least by rocking up with this kit my boss will think I'm serious about learning and excelling in the trade.

Anything you guys think I've missed that I'd need on a daily basis please do pipe up and let me know

Have a quality Sunday everyone.
Cheers
HW

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It's such a nice change to see an apprentice eager, asking questions and having a good decent start up kit. If you keep the same attitude on your Electrical Apprenticeship journey you will go far, never be afraid to ask questions and take notes if your seeing something 2 way light switches etc, the more you work with different Sparks and seeing what they have and as you progress you'll know what you need. If you look after your tools they'll last forever, one of the most important things about being a Spark or Apprentice is always test for dead and lock off any circuit your working on! You will be taught all this as you go, but very impressed with your tool kit and very good luck for the future, if you need to ask anything or not sure about something then post it on here and I'm sure you'll get the support. Have a great time and stay safe.

 

[MerlinGremlin]

Hi guys,

Just wondering on your thoughts of my little starter setup I didn't include a chisel in the photo or hacksaw but the hacksaw is a 5 in 1 stanley fatmax which is arriving tomorrow.
I hope at least by rocking up with this kit my boss will think I'm serious about learning and excelling in the trade.

Anything you guys think I've missed that I'd need on a daily basis please do pipe up and let me know

Have a quality Sunday everyone.
Cheers
HW

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It's such a nice change to see an apprentice eager, asking questions and having a good decent start up kit. If you keep the same attitude on your Electrical Apprenticeship journey you will go far, never be afraid to ask questions and take notes if your seeing something 2 way light switches etc, the more you work with different Sparks and seeing what they have and as you progress you'll know what you need. If you look after your tools they'll last forever, one of the most important things about being a Spark or Apprentice is always test for dead and lock off any circuit your working on! You will be taught all this as you go, but very impressed with your tool kit and very good luck for the future, if you need to ask anything or not sure about something then post it on here and I'm sure you'll get the support. Have a great time and stay safe.

 

[HumbleWorker 91RT]

It's such a nice change to see an apprentice eager, asking questions and having a good decent start up kit. If you keep the same attitude on your Electrical Apprenticeship journey you will go far, never be afraid to ask questions and take notes if your seeing something 2 way light switches etc, the more you work with different Sparks and seeing what they have and as you progress you'll know what you need. If you look after your tools they'll last forever, one of the most important things about being a Spark or Apprentice is always test for dead and lock off any circuit your working on! You will be taught all this as you go, but very impressed with your tool kit and very good luck for the future, if you need to ask anything or not sure about something then post it on here and I'm sure you'll get the support. Have a great time and stay safe.

Cheers bud I don't know why more don't see it this way as I see it, I'm an older apprentice 25 and I'm paying for the course myself but for me doing the day to day work and gaining the hands on experience is more valuable and seeing the more ways to skin a cat the better as it helps you understand it more.
Wish I'd got into the trade much sooner rather than being a mechanic but such is life and hindsight is 20/20 my enthusiasm to just work and learn is borderline obsessive haha.

HW

 

[buzzlightyear]

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Just wondering on your thoughts of my little starter setup I didn't include a chisel in the photo or hacksaw but the hacksaw is a 5 in 1 stanley fatmax which is arriving tomorrow.
I hope at least by rocking up with this kit my boss will think I'm serious about learning and excelling in the trade.

Anything you guys think I've missed that I'd need on a daily basis please do pipe up and let me know

yeah ,a tent to go with that bag and one of theirs.

 

[Rpa07]

You've obviously no idea how popular these bags are @buzzlightyear - everyone has them because they are awesome bags at an unbelievable price (£36) Wickes.
Those that carry the open tote on a shoulder strap on the 16 story job we've got, usually last a week before buying one. Funny when you see a very experienced spark turn up with a gleaming new bag - I'm glad mine is weather worn now - I look like I know what I'm doing! Ssssh don't tell them!!

 

[Specialist]

Tool tart, an ugly term. I am in denial of being one fortunately. This allow me to buy things needlessly. It is sad today chipping off the bathroom tiles at home (apart from going through the shower pipe) with me Bosch SDS it started packing up, I was quite elated thinking wow I will have to buy a new one. Then I realised it was just the brushes, boring! Anyway (ahem) I thought well I will have to get out my Makita SDS then. See how bad that is?

Name dropper

 

[buzzlightyear]

Those that carry the open tote on a shoulder strap on the 16 story job

so no lifts on theirs 16story jobs then.
or do you use ropes !

 

[Specialist]

You've obviously no idea how popular these bags are @buzzlightyear - everyone has them because they are awesome bags at an unbelievable price (£36) Wickes.
Those that carry the open tote on a shoulder strap on the 16 story job we've got, usually last a week before buying one. Funny when you see a very experienced spark turn up with a gleaming new bag - I'm glad mine is weather worn now - I look like I know what I'm doing! Ssssh don't tell them!!

No argument mate, best bag I've bought. Even if the bloody thing did fall off a chair & spill it's guts everywhere

 

[Rpa07]

so no lifts on theirs 16story jobs then.
or do you use ropes !

Two hoists next to each other but a heck of a lot of walking to get to and to get anywhere. Internal stairs for
where the hoist doesn't go and external ladders for single flights if you've the courage!
It does add up to a lot of lugging but site boxes are used as much as possible.
I've been able to cycle to work because of that - bliss!

 

[Midwest]

If you can't put a back box in without a stuffin level you ought to give up, a 9" bolt level is all you want for final fixes.

I use one of these to line up me back boxes


You need one of these as well though!

 

[Pete999]

I use one of these to line up me back boxes

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You need one of these as well though!

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I used to use 2 of these things
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[Rpa07]

@Pete999 , are you the one with the monobrow just before the sultry looking one who is obviously in love with the mirror and what he sees in it?

 

[Midwest]

I used to use 2 of these things
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Trouble is

 

[Pete999]

@Pete999 , are you the one with the monobrow just before the sultry looking one who is obviously in love with the mirror and what he sees in it?

No mate my eyes don't look like any of them, all bloodshot and half closed

 

[telectrix]

only half closed? time for some more red then.

 

[Pete999]

@Pete999 , are you the one with the monobrow just before the sultry looking one who is obviously in love with the mirror and what he sees in it?

No mate my eyes don't look like any of them, all bloodshot and half closed

only half closed? time for some more red then.

Bout 14:00 if She is on the ball

 

[MerlinGremlin]

How is your first week going?? Hope your enjoying it and keep us updated

 

[HumbleWorker 91RT]

How is your first week going?? Hope your enjoying it and keep us updated

Hi bud, I'm starting tomorrow other jobs knocked on so I wasn't able to start on Monday. I was able to add other bits too the kit which include a pads a claw hammer and tape.
Thankful for him giving me an opportunity travelling an hour and half to the job and rocking up with some tools allow me to at least show my keenness sadly I was unable to find someone willing closer to me so I widened the search haha, I just hope my enthusiasm shows through my lack of hands on sparky experience.

 

[Pete999]

Hi bud, I'm starting tomorrow other jobs knocked on so I wasn't able to start on Monday. I was able to add other bits too the kit which include a pads a claw hammer and tape.
Thankful for him giving me an opportunity travelling an hour and half to the job and rocking up with some tools allow me to at least show my keenness sadly I was unable to find someone willing closer to me so I widened the search haha, I just hope my enthusiasm shows through my lack of hands on sparky experience.

Oh well good luck

 

[Specialist]

Pretty sure he'll get the fact that your keen from your willingness to travel to the job, then actually rocking up with a toolkit as well .
Good luck with it, just remember that the first few months are going to be the hardest. If you stick at it though, it's going to be worth it.

 

[HumbleWorker 91RT]

Hey guys just thought I'd give you all an update, so all has gone well I've done a fair bit of work under supervision sadly long term the 65 mile commute we both thought wouldn't work so I'm kind of back to square one except now I've already tried nearly all of the local sparkies and I'm running out of options before the new intake happens sods law isn't it.

 

[Rpa07]

I'm not reading back over - life's too short!
HW have you put a card in all of the wholesalers in a 5 mile radius. Succinct and to the point - I put tear off numbers on mine so they could take a number with them. You only need one to 'bite'
Reel em in and all the best.

 

[Pete999]

I'm not reading back over - life's too short!
HW have you put a card in all of the wholesalers in a 5 mile radius. Succinct and to the point - I put tear off numbers on mine so they could take a number with them. You only need one to 'bite'
Reel em in and all the best.

PMd the OP with some info he might find useful

 

[Al Q]

Thats a good start buddy. Good luck.

 

[HumbleWorker 91RT]

Cheers dude, its expanded now to a dewalt set of combi drill, impact driver and sds, and there is a much bigger hammer in the bag as well

 

[ashg285]

good luck, it will work out eventually.