One cool thing I learned the belt tunnel loop on your veto bag can hold tools but is excellent for the icon light. That's one more open slot for another tool! Just stick the lights body in the loop with the lens on the outside so it's easy to pull out. I tested the milwaukee light you have and it can fit but it's tighter.
You look at most electricians and maintenance peoples drill/driver or impact you'll see the m12 surge alot... I have used mine for 5 years and it's considerably quieter. I would dare say it's quieter than that installation driver at times. Moral of the story you defently don't need 1 million flbs of torque to put in tiny screws. M12 does tend to have the best trigger control and you can feather even the surge for set screws or cover plates. You also have the power for timberlocks or large lags. I would highly save on other hand tools by buying used maybe even clean them up (sweat equity) buy once cry once on the $170 milwauke m12 surge or something your flavor.
I suggest looking for a role as a maintenance assistant to get in the door and gain experience. I did this myself 32 years ago. The first six months I did more janitorial than repairs. I had a Supervisor that gave me on the job training. After 6 months I was promoted to a Maintenance Mechanic at a property with 500 apartments.
Look for a internship, it's low pay but you will get a ton of experience. You will be abused but prove your self and people will teach you and you will be able to move up or find another place with little some experience needed
I love the Service technician that only buy Milwaukee because they want others to think they're professionals. Lol. Skills are skills with a screwdriver.
That’s so crazy me too. I was a cell tower technician and then I decided to go maintenance. I’ve been doing maintenance for probably six months now and I like it. I do miss the towers, but yeah, it’s OK.
A really good video very informational on what tools needed you do a good job at explaining and helping others know what might help someone thank you Ray cool beans
Alway learning something with you Ray, been in maintenance for almost a year and i always look a the tools you use and follow your lead. You will be surprised how much I see your videos as reference. Thanks for every single video.
I'd recommend a rigid one stop wrench for around $20. That will do most of your water supply lines in one small package even breaks in 2 wrenches for compression fittings. Never discount pawn shops 2nd hand stores and yard sales old tools are good tools donr have to be shiny.
Hey Ray Thanks for going over the tools I have a grandma that is Illiterate When that comes to Homeowner tools. You tell her 1 tool She comes back with something totally different.
Hey Ray, hope all is going well. Just a simple question just wondering why you don’t do the daily word anymore or we don’t begin the day in prayer? O ya and you forgot the left handed pliers in the kit 😎✌️
Things have changed a bit for me in the mornings so i don't have a lot of time to run back to the shop and do a morning set down. But the timing of the morning has changed again so i can get back to the "word of the day " thanks for asking 🙏 😊
No zip tie holder on your veto bag? Great addition and you never know when you need one. Also all the tapes on the loop. Love that bag I just picked it up thinking it was just something to put on my main bag but now it’s all I grab. What do you hold all your work orders in or do you do just basic clipboard or nothing like most and leave them on the desk. Would be a good video for new people to see how you write up work orders. I know these videos are time consuming but can we get some links in the description for affiliate stuff? Good video as usual. Oh and I like the wall of shame idea. I might put one in my office. Need a video of that too. lol 😂 sometimes you gotta cast it.
You forgot about the Infamous 5 gallon bucket. I got all kinds of bags and ridgid boxes. After 25 years of maintenance i still use the 5 gallon bucket.
there's a lot of things I could have put in there but the video was to show what you may need the 1st day --- plane on doing another one aka Day-2 to show other tool bags.
Ray, dude I love your sense of humor! Nice video, I'm know it helped out some of the new guys just getting into the trade. I'm an old retired guy I'm here for the great entertaiment but, I'm still learning a thing or two.
@@Raysmaintenance I always say that if you are going to be using a tool everyday then buy a good one. If it is a tool or tools you will use once and a while, then go get the harbor freight brand or a cheaper brand. You do not need to sped a lot of $ to get a nice pack out. You are right and I hope some of the young guys listen to your advice.
