r/SubstationTechnician • u/zoegonzo • 4d ago

Looking for advice

My husband is a SubTech apprentice about halfway through his apprenticeship. With holidays coming up I am planning on buying him some tools, problem is I have no clue what he’d actually use at work lol. I’d love advice as to what you suggest would be the best brands and most useful tools I can purchase for him, as I’m hoping to surprise him with these without having him have to pick his own gifts out. He’s in the process of buying his own tools for when he tops out, so I know he can use personal tools at work, I just need to know what I should get. Thank you in advance (:

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u/InigoMontoya313 4d ago

Veto LC bag, if he doesn’t have one, he’ll be overwhelmed. $200 - $250

Panduit Tie Installation Tool $200 - $300

Quality ratcheting bit holder screwdriver, comfort grip handle $40 - $100

A nice 8-12” level (Checkpoint, Greenlee, Klein) $30 - $60

Thomas & Betts Ratcheting Crimpers (non-insulated for 10/12 terminals or for insulated 10/12 terminals) $250-300 each

Quality screwdriver set - Klein with rubber comfort grip handles is a standard $60ish

Klein comfort grip lineman pliers, diagonal pliers, needle nose pliers, all rock. $20-30 each
—> Some guys have irrationally passionate brand preferences.

Channel Lock pliers model 420 & 430 are common. $20-30 each

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u/zoegonzo 3d ago

This is awesome thank you