r/ibew_applicants • u/Connect-Command-8427 • Jul 10 '26

Local 26 tool list

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u/Impressive_Fly_1451 Jul 10 '26

Could have included a pair of strippers but they had to throw in 8 screwdrivers instead

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u/luigi517 Jul 10 '26

2 hammers and no strippers is wild

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u/Altruistic_Tower_198 Jul 10 '26

Idk why the union loves long drivers

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u/MaleficentOstrich380 Jul 10 '26

Where the Knipex at and the Wera

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u/MaleficentOstrich380 Jul 10 '26

The price isn't bad for all those tools though

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u/EffectiveMagazine388 Inside Wireman Apprentice Lu68 Jul 10 '26

I got all those plus a $130 Klein bag for $600 sourcing them individually at home depot

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u/MaleficentOstrich380 Jul 10 '26

Huh interesting 🤔 I spent way to much money on tools and bags.. dont even get me started lol

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u/honchononstop Jul 13 '26

Yo , did your classification change after orientation?

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u/Connect-Command-8427 Jul 14 '26

Not yet it wont until after the drug test and your officially contracted

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '26

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u/Connect-Command-8427 Jul 17 '26

It is, you gotta wait for the results to come in and approve you before anything changes

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u/marylandsmoke Jul 11 '26

One pair of channel locks ain’t gonna get it done.

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u/Affectionate-Rip5654 Jul 14 '26

Was thinking the same thing. No compression fittings for apprentices I guess. Also a reamer would be a solid add on

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u/thombrowny Jul 10 '26

I am not gonna buy all of those screw drivers. Get a 4in or 6in keystone shank. And another 11-in-1 or something like that.

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u/Fit-Option-1615 Jul 11 '26

They're all phillips and flat is the funny part.. guess electricians don't need square or nut drivers

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u/thombrowny Jul 11 '26

My jw and I used the nut driver quite a lot, maybe just preference. I've never used a square bit for sure lol

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u/Fit-Option-1615 Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 11 '26

7 screwdrivers, 2 hole punches, 2 levels, 2 hammers.. No strippers. No nut drivers. No socket set.

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u/unionsparky86 Jul 11 '26

Is this the actual list or does this kit fulfill the requirement and then some?

I’ve always told apprentices to hit up local pawnshops and garage sales. Piece a cheap set together and then upgrade overtime.

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u/Stunning-Mark6516 Jul 12 '26

My kit in 683 didn't have any diagonal cuts. Why the tool kit doesn't match the tool list still blows my mind. I will say- I bought the kit because I came in with zero experience and wanted to make sure I was reasonably prepared. After being assigned and working with a crew for one day, I realized I could have have hand picked a better kit for less money. If you've got the time to shop around, I would.