Tools
Customers often comment on the tools I use as a plumber. They are impressed by the number of tools I own, the quality of my tools, and the various uses. I often perform work that would be seemingly impossible without the resources I have at my disposal. I view tools as an extension of my ability. --Don’t misunderstand me, I’ve worked with some phenomenal plumbers over my career, and many of them have far fewer tools than I do. You do not have to have to own every tool. There is a plumber out there that can seemingly do everything I do and more, with merely a screwdriver and a set of adjustable pliers --when you ask him why digging a trench took so long, he’ll simply reply that “digging goes pretty slow with a screwdriver.” I respect guys that don’t need every “new fangled gadget,” but personally I see tools as an extension of my ability “to do.” Tools are an investment in my ability; tools allow me to do things that would otherwise be impossible. I am not immune to gimmicks, to tool fashion, or to new fangled gadgets. I’ve bought numerous tools while caught up in a brief Instagram consumerist haze. I honestly recommend that you think long and hard about what you buy, that you sleep on it, that you search for deals, and that you buy tools that will last a lifetime. The tools below are just some of my current favorites. All links below link to Amazon; I would advise comparing prices between Amazon, eBay, and Home Depot if you are deal hunting. Buying from local vendors also helps keep money in your community, and supports small business.
Bags
Milwaukee Packout Backpack (2018): https://amzn.to/2UhsMPs
Milwaukee Ultimate Jobsite Backpack (2017): https://amzn.to/3dDiiSs
Milwaukee Jobsite Backpack (2016): https://amzn.to/3cEYooD
Hand Tools
Knipex Cobra Pliers (Comfort Grip): https://amzn.to/3eXPuUM
Knipex Cobra Pliers (Standard): https://amzn.to/37ix8vn
Knipex Pliers Wrench (Standard): https://amzn.to/377zVXT
Knipex Locking Pliers: https://amzn.to/30fhiQt
Channellock Adjustable Wrench (6"): https://amzn.to/2YciH7G
Channellock Adjustable Wrench (8"): https://amzn.to/2UkomYp
Channellock Adjustable Wrench (10"): https://amzn.to/3gYnwtT
Multi-Angle Pipe Wrench: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Multi-Angle-Pipe-Wrench-16PL0144/304228787
Milwaukee 10” Long (18” W/Handle) : https://amzn.to/2YcAewu
Ridgid Pipe Wrench (10"): https://amzn.to/2AN7baM
Ridgid Pipe Wrench (12"): https://amzn.to/3dGGRxR
Ridgid Pipe Wrench (18"): https://amzn.to/376JeYd
Ridgid Pipe Wrench (24"): https://amzn.to/2AJ1smr
Pick Set (Red & Black) (12"): https://amzn.to/30rY0rp
Milwaukee Fuel M12 Surge (2521-20): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-FUEL-SURGE-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-1-4-in-Hex-Impact-Driver-Tool-Only-2551-20/309097691
Milwaukee Fuel M12 Impact (2553-20): https://amzn.to/2UkrP9n
Milwaukee M12 Impact (2462-20): https://amzn.to/30gTWtG
Milwaukee Voltage Detector (2202-20): https://amzn.to/3dGkYyC
Milwaukee Torpedo Level (48-22-5107): https://amzn.to/3dGLecf
Empire Torpedo Level: https://amzn.to/2BABwd3
Milwaukee Tape Measure 25': https://amzn.to/3eUWKRp
Milwaukee Demo Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2Ui2xZq
Milwaukee Tin Snips (Straight): https://amzn.to/3dFrFB1
Milwaukee Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/2z99GDW
Milwaukee Drywall Saw: https://amzn.to/3cJdcm5
Milwaukee 10” Compact Hacksaw: https://amzn.to/30mZgM2
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Dewalt Bit Cases: https://amzn.to/2ZKGgn5
Similar product sold with saw blades: https://amzn.to/2UcF7EP
1/4” Quick-Release Bit Holders: https://amzn.to/30hOXsW
Bosch 6"x1/4" Locking Extension: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bosch-Daredevil-6-in-QC-Spade-Drill-Bit-Extension-DQCE1006/203811003
Bosch 12"x1/4" Locking Extension: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bosch-Daredevil-12-in-QC-Spade-Drill-Bit-Extension-DQCE1012/203811090
Bosch Daredevil Paddle Bits: https://amzn.to/30Lgpzz
Wera Kraftform Ratcheting Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2UknHWG
Milwaukee 15 in 1 Ratcheting Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2XEpQi7
Ridgid Basin Wrench (Fancy): https://amzn.to/3eZ81jK
Ridgid Basin Wrench (Simple): https://amzn.to/3h3pZTN
Ridgid Faucet Tool (Round): https://amzn.to/30hXEDA
Ridgid Faucet Tool (Square): https://amzn.to/30hXkES
Ridgid PEX Cutters: https://amzn.to/376F9Dm
Raptor PEX Cutters: https://www.ferguson.com/product/raptor-34-in-pvc-pex-cutter-rap60001/_/R-3665959
Husky PEX Cutters: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Flexible-Tube-Cutter-97642/304217583
Folding Razor Scraper: https://www.autozone.com/cutting-drilling-scraping-and-splitting-hand-tools/knives-and-multitools/oemtools-folding-razor-scraper/538045_0_0
Glass Scraper: https://amzn.to/2UiegqU
Tekton Hex Key Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/3h5sUvA
Nitecore P12 Flashlight (tool only): https://amzn.to/3dGV4uH
Nitecore P12GT Flashlight Kit: https://amzn.to/3cHqPCt
Headlamp: https://amzn.to/2Lhx7OT
Nitecore D2 Charger: https://amzn.to/3cCbAKZ
