Every tool you need to start doing apartment maintenance!
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- čas přidán 23. 04. 2022
- This video would have actually really helped me when I first started. I go over every tool that I believe you need to get started in the maintenance field. Let me know if I missed anything!
Excellent list and explanations. I was very happy to wake up to another video from you. It never occurred to me people got training as you were explaining! Duh. Can you show me (us) how to diag an AC unit? I have watched a few videos but I have no idea what I am doing and I think your practical style would help (and all four of my units are dead - I have switched to standing units). BTW I hope you don’t mind, but as you were going along to make sure I had everything (I am ordering crescent double jointed needle nose as that I never thought of them for drains) I was estimating prices and it came to about $800
$40 channellock three piece set
$12 Irwin 9 in 1
$50 VACO screwdrivers
$14 Irwin needle nose
$20 crescent Long needle nose
$40 Milwaukee adjustable wrenches 12in, 10in, 6in
$40 Estwing hammer
$6 cheap chisels (two piece)
$3 trim pry bar
$10 flat prybar
$10 utility knife
$100 12v bosch drill and impact
$40 bits and drill bits
$40 locking pliers
$2 harbor freight picks
$8 putty knives/painter tools harbor freight
$10 caulk gun
$10 stud finder
$10 Swanson speed square
$25 bondhus Hex sets ball end metric and standard
$15 Stanley hack saw
$10 empire torpedo level
$15 25ft Stanley power lock tape measure
$12 klein strippers
$35 klein hd2000 bent diagonal cutters
$36 klein linesman with crimper
$8 klein plug tester with GFI
$120 Field piece SC260 clamp multimeter
$30 bosch 12v light
$20 flashlight
$800
Thank you so much for doing that man! I pinned this comment so people can look at it and get an idea of pricing. Prices have definitely gone up 😂 you can definitely get the price down if you go cheaper on some of that stuff. I definitely am planning on doing some hvac troubleshooting videos. Just need to figure out the best way to shoot them. I’m still new to the CZcamss, but I’m working on doing those type of videos.
You got me thinking. One of the things I like to do is set a budget and try to maximize what I can get. Humble mechanic did a $1500 tool cart for an apprentice mechanic and that got me thinking about it … I think my $1500 set is better of course :- ) but with that in mind I shaved down where I could but kept stuff I’d be happy to use. For example, the $3 harbor freight tape measure is ok, but the $10 komelon is excellent (actually my favorite tape). Yes, the Milwaukee adjustable wrenches are very nice (thanks for the tip on those) but the two piece crescent for $15 is good enough. Some stuff you should not skimp. Diagonal cutters. The good Knipex or Klein’s are $30-35, everything below that will drive you nuts. But $8 workpro needle nose are fine, you don’t need the Klein’s or Knipex. Likewise, the $20 meter I have had good luck with, and between using that (which has an NCVT built in) and the fancy one but not having $100 for gas and groceries ….. Anyway,, here is my recut to get to $425 or so:
Cheaper list
$40 channellock three piece set
$35 southwire set (lineman, 9 in 1 screwdriver, wire strippers, pouch)
$20 screwdriver set (Felo wood/craftsman etc.)
$8 workpro 8in long nose pliers
$15 harbor freight quinn Long needle nose
$15 crescent adjustable wrenches 10in, 6in
$6 Harbor freight rip claw fiberglass hammer
$6 cheap chisels (two piece)
$3 trim pry bar
$4 harbor freight flat prybar
$2 harbor freight utility knife
$100 12v bosch drill and impact
$25 Ryobi/harbor freight bits and drill bits
$20 locking pliers
$2 harbor freight picks
$8 putty knives/painter tools harbor freight
$3 harbor freight caulk gun
$10 stud finder
$3 Harbor freight speed square
$13 Amazon basics Hex sets ball end metric and standard
$5 harbor freight hack saw
$5 KAPro torpedo level
$10 komelon gripper 25ft tape measure
$32 klein hd2000 bent diagonal cutters
$5 harbor freight plug tester with GFI
$20 AstroAI clamp multimeter
$30 bosch 12v light
$2 harbor freight flashlight
@@ptstouring49 Perfect. I guess I wasn’t that far off. All of that stuff would serve somebody fine if they were just starting. If If had the cheap versions of most of those tools I would have put them in that video, but I’ve given most of the stuff I started with away or lost it. I started with a set really similar to this.
@@ptstouring49 this revised list is much better for someone starting out. I saw your original list and it was great but a bit on the pricey side. It seems like an impossible task to get all of the tools you need but over the years you just gradually replace things that you use the most with quality tools. I started out with practically nothing busy a cheap basic homeowners kit and I could hardly get things done because I never had the right tool. Years later I’m far better off.
Thank you so much for your video
“Your gonna be in some dark, weird places…” truer words have never been spoken. I do maintenance for 3 complexes, a hotel, and flip homes. I’ve seen some things and such.
😂 Anybody who does maintenance in apartments or rental houses knows exactly what I’m talking about.
"If you're going to be doing anything in life, you're going to need a good pair of cutters."
True words.
Been an appartment service technician for about a year and a half now, and this man speaks facts! You don't need to get them all at once, but definitely get them within your first year or your first 2 or 3 paychecks. Having tried to do a few tickets without the right tool when I first started doesn't get the job done right. Word of advice, be sure to write your drivers license number or something to identify your tools as yours. Some people are thieves, and I've gotten a few of my tools back from pawn shops before having done so
Definitely good advice. Nothing sucks more than getting your tools stolen. I’m glad you agree with the list. Thanks for watching!
Good on you for helping out the new guys
I do my best. I need to do some more videos for new techs.
I second this!! I started as the only woman amongst guys who have been with the company most of their lives. They wouldn’t even speak to me so forget about help if I needed it. So yes bravo for helping out!
that's a great set i been in apartment maintenance for over 10 years and I couldn't agree more with those
Man what an awesome comment. Thanks man! I thought it was a pretty good basic set. Good to know someone who knows the job agrees with me 👊
Nice video. For anyone concerned about the price of the tools, buy used. Don't feel bad buying cheap stuff to start. You'll soon learn what's fine to buy cheap and what's worth the money. (E.g., a cheap framing hammer is fine, but buy a nice multimeter. If you work with gas, buy a good sniffer.)
"People love dark ass apartments." LOL!
😂 if you know, you know
I’ve got just about everything but the speed square and pry bars. Just haven’t run into a need for them yet. This is a nice beginner tool setup tho 👌🏾
Great video! The only differences from a European perspective is get two sets of screwdrivers, those with impact head and electrical insulated ones, the two are mutually exclusive (220V can kill). Because of a lot more concrete and brick masonry here, you also need an SDS impact drill. Other than that, rest is the same.
Thanks man! It’s cool to get perspectives from different parts of the world. I could probably use an SDS too. Most of the time, the hammer function on my regular drill works for the masonry drilling I need to do though. I definitely still have some insulated screwdrivers though for working in electrical panels. Thanks for sharing your perspective!
Imagine lugging that all around with you in one tool bag
I agree ...That's a very good starter's tool kit ... Thx for posting ...
Thanks man! I’m glad you think it’s a good list. I thought about it for a while. Thanks for your feedback 👍
Great set of tools and knowledge man, and you always have to be able to see in those weird, dark places in strange units😆
Thanks man! 😂 you know how it goes.
I'm training to get my GC license. The builder I work for owns some commercialproperties already which I have to visit for maintenance. I've got a pretty solid tool tote that isn't too heavy which covers most of what I need to do. I like getting ideas from other people. Right now, I'm pretty well covered and it's becoming more of a challenge to not buy tools I don't need.
Great videos, best wishes to you.
Lol I understand the struggle of wanting more tools when you don’t really need them. 😂 there is always something that can make your job just a little bit easier though. Thanks a lot man glad you like the videos!
Liked the "Good Attitude" remark the best. Good advice..
I think a good attitude is the best tool you can have. That will fix more than anything else!
I just got my own sub business, and first big time client is apartment rental agency. This is right up my alley
I bet you are having a lot of fun with that! Lol.
It's my second week and I'm filling in the gaps of what I don't have. Very thorough video. Thank you!
That’s awesome! It’s a great field to get into. I’m glad the video has been helpful and let me know if you have any questions about maintenance. Thanks for watching!
I appreciate your love for the work leading you to share tool reviews like this. I’m a home guy and honestly what’s better than this? Like when and you will be more popular I’m sure this video will be a humble reminder of how you help a guy like me who interested too many hats… (types of work) thank you from San Jose California
Thanks man! What an awesome comment. I’m so glad you are finding my videos helpful.
excellent as usual great video !!!!!
Thanks man! I’m glad you are enjoying the content.
I've been in the Trades many years. Worked as an automotive mechanic, went into small engine boat repair , then industrial maintenance, I've worked in remodeling on the side and contracted work flipping apartments & homes
I do 40-50 hours in one trade then 35-40 in the other every week
Just recently started taking on a lot more jobs. You make some great suggestions for guys . Good deal 👌
Thanks a lot man! That is quite a compliment coming from you. I’m so glad you have found the videos to be worth watching.
This is a really great video. Very practical and useful for those new and trying to get started. I’m not in apartment maintenance but I do a ton of work for myself and my friends and I also do all of my own maintenance on my restaurants. Saves a ton and it’s a lot of fun for me. I just got a Veto tech pac because I was tired of working out of buckets and hated having all of my tools in the open for random customers to get tempted by. Best money I’ve ever spent that thing is amazing. One of my stores is in a not so nice area so I’m always paranoid my tools will turn into money for meth 😂. I couldn’t be happier and only carry the buckets now if I have a specialty job like tiling or caulking. Anyway wanted to say thanks so much for the video I love these topics.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I have a couple Veto bags too. They are great for my HVAC setup. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
I too have expensive handtools and I'm paranoid when working outside that someone may snatch them.
Great help
Thanks from Portugal 🇵🇹
That’s awesome! I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching 👊
Hello Portugal 🇵🇹 🖐✌
I’d like to be in apartment maintenance. I’m maintenance for a hydroponic farm. Which also has around 7 super old houses on it. I do everything from sinks to tractors to forklifts to carpentry and welding and everything. Hard to learn about something when you are also learning 100 other things. I’d love to be more specialized so I can be good at stuff.
That sounds like a pretty cool job. Apartment maintenance is a great career to get into. It might be a little more specialized than what you’re doing, but it’s still something different every day. That’s why I love it though.
@@realworldtoolreviews yeah that’s why I’d be interested in it. It’s hard to get good at a skill when you are learning 20 others at the same time. I think the fastest way to be a jack of all trades is to learn 1 trade at a time.
man i hear you i did hotel maintenance to start out and then a millwright apprenticeship. i was able to buy some rental properties thinking i should know everything now lol not even close so much to learn all the time and be able to do everything so quickly.
Good morning from the Great State of Texas. I enjoy watching your video's. Your apartment maintance tool bag is very similar to what I carry in my truck for everyday repairs around my house. Although when it comes to AC stuff I call for help. lol I do ask, where are your gloves so when you pull stuff out of sinks you do not have to touch the stuff? Have a good day and be safe.
Fuego Figures - Adjustable Wrench Edition (Ratings go from 60 - 100) : Vintage Craftsman (USA) 94, Bahco 93, Hazet 89, Klein 89, Crescent 89, Milwaukee 83, Tekton 83, Reed Tool 83, Gedore 83, Channellock 81, Craftsman (china) 77, Kobalt 72, Irwin 67, Navegando 66, Pittsburgh 61.
The vintage craftsman won (USA) - Nevertheless, the Bahco is the default winner or what I would classify as the class of the field. It only scored 4 points higher than the competition but if you shell out the cash, you'll see it's the best made adj-wrench on the market. Surprisingly, the Crescent (China) wrench is the best value buy at $16. (I bought a 10" and a 6" as a set for $23 in a set from home depot) FWIW, 3 wrenches scored an 89. The next best buy is the Klein at $33. Made in spain, likely the Irega Factory - they seems really well made (I ended up buying a 4", 6", and a 10" of these) If I had to only buy 1 set.. I would have just went with the Bahco if I'm being honest. They're expensive which is why I went with the Klein, and the Crescents were cheap enough that I could justify another set for the house. I bought a 6" Bahco bc it was only twenty some odd dollars. I'm not paying $54 for a 10". I suspect the Milwaukee coming in at an 83 will be a shock. It did score the highest for the jaw test, but scored lower on the max tork, no load test , 200 lb gap test, and break point. Next post of fuego figures I'll do Slip Joint Pliers.
That’s awesome. The old school craftsman and other brand adjustable wrenches are definitely the best. I agree that the Bahco is the best new one. Those Bahcos are amazing.
Fuego Figures: Slip Joint Plier edition. In order #1 Tsunoda 92 ($12.00) #2 Crescent 85 ($14) #3 Stanley Proto ($19) 85, Martin ($34) 81, Tekton ($14) 81, Wilde ($20) 80, Channellock 79, Vampliers 78, Irwin 74, Kobalt 73, Unrea 72, Harden 66, Olympia Tools 60. This one's a slam dunk. The Japanese Tsunoda earns top score and is the best in value. $12 off of amzn. Tsunoda, PL-200, Slip Joint Pliers (8-Inch) I'm willing to bet this brand has great tools at fantastic prices.
So many ppl have suggested the tsunoda to me. I need to get me some!
You just gave me an idea for a diy home kit video, I've done a Lotta different trades I havnt done home kit video i think yet
Nice! That’s cool man, you should definitely make that.
@@realworldtoolreviews I'll probley do it tommrow but my kit is gonna be very different from your is I bet
I can defiantly tell Home Depot is your favorite tool store😂
Definitely have picked up a lot of stuff from there. Especially the cheap tools I own.
Great load out only, missed the tool box/bag to carry them all.
I would like to make an addendum to your video. Purchase used tools from yard sales, flea markets, pawn shops, online markets, friends, request tools for gifts, co workers who are upgrading their tools; whatever to keep cost low.
Yea storage for all the tools was the only thing I didn’t put in there. I figured there are so many options that it would be hard to suggest just one way to do it. I’m with you on the yard sale/ flea market/ online used tool shopping too. That is a great way to get good stuff. I’ve got a lot of tool haul videos on this channel of stuff that I get from estate sales and yard sales.
What size are those needle nose long skinny pliers and what brand are they.
Id switch out the chisels for a hinge pin punch, toothpicks and new longer screws. You dont need chisels unless installing a new door/ jamb or adding a 2nd lock. Chiseling out the latch creates even more problems and still doesnt fix anything permanently. Otherwise great list.
Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching! 👊
Before I married my wife she’d call me to fix stuff in her apartment because it would take you three days to show up. 😂
What chemicals do u use to clean and protect ur tools from rust?
Tongue and Groove Pliers: Knipex 95 ($43), Gedore 85 ($33), Doyle 84 ($22), Irwin 76 ($17), Klein 71 ($33) , Stanley Fat 70, CHannel Lock 70, Husky 70, S&R 68, Hautmer 67, Gearwrench 67, Laoa 66, Fuijya 63, Stanley 62.
Based on the numbers: Knipex are head and shoulders better than it's competitors. I think you just bite the bullet and buy a set of knipex cobras. If you're short on the cash... the best value I would argue for the Doyle's (hobo freight) They scored just as high as the Gedore's and is $11 cheaper. Nevertheless, by true value... the buy would be the Irwin at $17 but I'd rather the higher quality of the Doyles. Do the math, just take the power score and divide it by how much the tool costs. Technically the Irwin is the better buy. My vote is for the Knipex or the Doyles though.
I think the cobras are great, but I just can’t get down with Channel lock being so low on the list. They are great and very affordable. I would recommend them over any of those.
I had like 98% of that stuff already. Who knew?
Diagonal Cutters: Klein Tools 89 ($27), Southwire 87 ($28), Irwin 87 ($19.88), Doyle 83 ($16), Wiha 82 Mac Tools 75 , Knipex 71, Kobalt 70, Milwaukee 66, CS Osborne 64. Klein scored the highest and I bought a pair for myself. However, if you compare it vs the Irwins that scored an 87. Do you really think that 2 point difference is worth 7 dollars extra? No wayyy! the best buy is the Irwins. They're very close in score and is the better buy. Technically Klein won, but I'd argue it's overpriced when you consider the Irwin is just $19.88
Gotta love the kleins dude! Klein cutters can’t be beat if you ask me.
Good morning. What is the difference between an impact wrench and a drill. When do you use the drill instead of the impact wrench and vica versa? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each tool? Thank you and be safe.
The two that are in this video are an impact driver and a drill. The drill is just a regular drill motor that spins and has clutch setting on it so you can control it better and not strip out screws as easy. I use mine for drilling holes more than anything. That’s what they are best at. Impact drivers have a hammering mechanism inside of them that makes it impact when you are trying to drive a long wood screw. The impact makes it easier to drive it without stripping out the screw and twisting your arm off. An impact wrench is similar to the driver, but it has an anvil to put sockets on it instead of the 1/4 hex collet. It is used to beak bolts loose and tighten them back on. You can get them for 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive sockets. I hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching!
I tried to tell my girl that tools anonymous wasn’t a thing….. so I guess she wants me form a group. I had to explain what would happen if you got a whole bunch of us in a room together with no tools in sight.
Yea I’ve thought about changing the channel name to tool addicts anonymous 😂😂
get a Headlight.
That would definitely be a good addition to this list. I’ve always had a headlight and it definitely does come in handy doing maintenance
Ima porter tryna become a maintenance tech
That’s awesome man. Just keep showing up and learning and you will get there fast. I started as a porter too and worked my way up to supervisor in about 5 years. Didn’t know much at all when I started. Good luck man!
Keep a 2-3 ft of 14 gauge stiff wire with you all the time 😉
Yea I definitely always have some pieces of 12-2 and 14-2 romex on me!
Channel Locks are rubbish. Every last pair I have ever had always get stuck right before or after the position I needed to be going into. However a brand that never ever will do that to you and you'll never have to buy again until somebody steals it or you'll lose it is Knipex. Any pliers you need looked at that manufacturer. Don't look to copycats like icon. As Manny will try to copy but none can ever come close to duplicating them.
I’m a channel lock guy. I don’t like the button as much as the tongue and groove, and I probably never will. I don’t hate the button like I used to, but I’m just used to the old school ones so I use those the most. Knipex does make great tools though no doubt. I’ve got a bunch of knipex pliers that I love.
After doing maintenance for the last 40+ years. Once you decide that this is what you want to do. You do not ever want to buy any cheaper tools. You want to go with the most expensive high quality tools you can get. Because they're going to work far better and make the jobs much easier than you ever imagined then some of your tired old cheap tools that are fighting you, far more than you'll ever know. You can tell the difference with a feeling they hand over quality tool and then the outcome of the job is usually that much better.. however if there's a lot of thieves around then you don't want to buy a expensive tools or you want to get another job somewhere else where they're not going to steal them from you. So having the most expensive best quality tools you have. If somebody comes by and Sees that you using these high quality tools. They are there going to be a hell of a lot more interested in hiring someone like you over the guy that has a bunch of harbor freight rubbish that's all rusted and broken. First impressions make a huge difference.
I’ve been an apartment tech for five years and I have so many tools for so many different jobs but I can’t get anything done because these damn female tenants keep assaulting me in the sexy way and I can’t take it anymore. I’m gonna sue every one of them.
Tools are worthless without a user. You need know how, creativity, adaptation, integrity, etc…
👍 very true
Fuego Figures - Screwdriver Edition - All power figures are graded from 60 to 100. My figures are simply numerical equivalents to project farms data. It makes it much easier to buy based on real life data.
Overall Rank in order : Wiha 96, Wera 96, PB Swiss 93, Milwaukee 92, Klein 89, Vessel 88, Felo 83, Craftsman 79, Tekton 73, Pittsburgh 69, Channel Lock 68.
If you divide the price by my power rankings it makes it much easier to buy based on value.
If you're strapped for cash the best value is going to be the craftsman set at .25 cents per point. Nevertheless, if you want to buy a Quality set of drivers? It's a no brainer to pick the Wera over the Wiha. They both scored the same but the Wiha was $67 more than the Wera. If you're considering PB swiss? they ranked lower than the Wera set and is about double the price. the Milwaukee set is the only other set that the numbers say is high quality at a 92, but they're just as expensive as the Wera at around $42. I personally bought both the Wera AND the Craftsman set from Lowes. (It's possible - "dollar for dollar" the Craftsman set is the best buy for hand tools in general) just my opinion. So if you're just starting out in the field and strapped for cash... that would be my buy.
I'll be posting the remainder of my numbers when I have free time. Next will be Adjustable wrenches. (Going to skip the "utility knife" as a tool - (the FYI) Just buy Friskars or the Milwaukee fastback - I like the 1502 the best)...that said the Fiskars is a better made tool. Those two scored the highest. Well, Friskars really won... but marginal.
That’s so cool man. Thanks for posting this! I think it might help some guys. That Wera set is definitely tough to beat. I’m surprised the Klein didn’t score higher. Those are really good screwdrivers in my opinion. I also wish they would have tested the Williams set. I’d be interested to see how that compares to the others in that price range.
@@realworldtoolreviews I continue to post these power figures for these tools bc one day someone new to the industry is going to see this video and be strapped for cash. I wasted a ton of money buying 2 sets of tools lol. I'm fairly sure it will help someone down the line. :)
@@fuegogrande4133 thanks for posting them. They are very interesting.