Top 5 EDC tools for an apartment maintenance technician 

It’s not about the price it’s about the preference and being safe, comfortable, and efficient is the key. I do appreciate a practical set up with room to grow.

Thanks! I can do allot with these tools but still end up running back to the cart more than I like to 😂

Nice! Do you like the fastback ? I'm thinking about getting one

@@SIR_TOOLS love it! Been using the same one for years

Thanks!

Thank you for your feedback 40 years is a long time in the trades veteran feedback always appreciated ! I'm sure you've learned allot I'm about 13 years in residential maintenance I'm always learning something new. A bit set is a good idea thinking about getting a pocket size set myself just for commons and a few odd sizes.

@@SIR_TOOLS You're welcome. The Leatherman set-up is nice because of the variety of bit shapes (hex, Robertson, torx, Philips, flat) all on a card about the size of a business card. Combined with the ratcheting extension you climb off the ladder a little less, and have one hand to hang on with while ratcheting out a fastener.

I'm definitely gonna check that out thanks

Thanks! what multi tool do you carry? I've been looking at a few, I also carry a box cutter in my service bag and extra blades empty tic-tac containers are good to keep extra blades in.

I understand that my EDC tools change allot It's hard to find a balance between "barley enough to do the job" or "why am I carrying so much sh!t" lol

My coworker always carries knipex pliers he loves them , How is the battery life on the arkfeld I'm thinking about getting one or the coast slayer.

@@SIR_TOOLS the newest version lasts suprisingly long for it has a 1300mah battery. you deffinitly dont need to charge it every day. but it all depends on usage.

Thanks! Same here love my Irwins

That sounds fun something new every day, I'd love to do my own thing like that! Do you you like the commercial side ?

@@SIR_TOOLS It's awesome, no crawlspaces. Except for ceiling crawlspace. Mostly when working on top of cooler and freezer boxes above a drop ceiling. Restaurants are super demanding. If something is down, there loosing money. Not just uncomfortable like residential HVAC. When it breaks, you gotta go now or the next guy gets your job. Plenty of overtime work too.

Thanks!

I understand that that the last property I was at I had to carry a huge bag and still ended up running back to the golf cart or shop for stuff . I prefer the bigger pliers but unfortunately they don't fit in my pocket very well but definitely have a pair in my tool bag I've been using since 2016 still going strong.

Thanks they serve me well at the property I'm at .

Sounds like a great load out thanks for sharing and reminding me how much I miss my Leatherman...lost mine on a service call

@@SIR_TOOLSSorry to hear you lost your Leatherman. Any chance you might remember where you might have left it and someone at the location would return it if you call or visit?

Most likely in someone's junk drawer by now I los it a while back

Thank you !

That's a great idea plus the ballast in the kitchen lights are 3/8 so that would make more sense than having another 5/16 on that side. Thanks!

@@SIR_TOOLS no problem bud glad I could help out🤙🏽

Thanks for the recommendation I've been using it that way for a few weeks worked out great

@@SIR_TOOLS heck yeah glad to here I could help!

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I think it's the 2" it's the shortest one I could find it's made by malco

Thanks again

No problem 😎

I understand where your coming from people in america like to show off and brag but this knife was only $7.00 it was on sale it's a very inexpensive pocket knife as is that's why I like to carry it at work its cheap to replace I don't own expensive knives as knives are expendable. I understand how annoying the attitude is in america I live here lol I try to be a humble person most of my tools I've purchased on sale or through some sort of promotion but thanks for the input

@@SIR_TOOLS sorry, i think i was a bit rude there so i apologise. Yeah i get it now :)

No trust me I understand people like to show off to much it's annoying id go broke trying to keep up with some of the other tool channels on here