tool list

[davedarragh]

NFinch 86

Hey Norm: Keep an eye on your mail, sent you something from Arizona, enjoyYeah, snail mail.

Dave

[bretsk2500]

bretsk2500, Hi; I'm an IronWorker as well, Do you really carry all that Gear to a job site ??....... Norm :

When I was running my 3/4 ton pickup I did, plus a bunch of stuff I didn't list... Now that I've downsized my vehicle to a midsized SUV (Isuzu Rodeo) most of it stays locked in a gang box inside my locked 14' enclosed trailer, which stays on the jobsite. I only haul my mechanic type stuff back and forth in 2 craftsman tool boxes... I didn't even list half the tools I keep in that trailer....

[Bert]

bretsk2500, Hi; I'm an IronWorker as well, Do you really carry all that Gear to a job site ??....... Norm :

I wouldn't be surprised if he did!!! I had so many tools (grinders, levels, soapstones, screwdrivers, c-clamps, and the like stolen oh, 'scuse me....borrowed), I just had to lug them back and forth everyday.........

[nfinch86]

nfinch86- Canadian Weldor :

bretsk2500, Hi; I'm an IronWorker as well, Do you really carry all that Gear to a job site ??....... Norm :

[davedarragh]

Coleman.......

Must have been something in the pie, I'm really loosing it LOL

[bretsk2500]

Hey guys, you forgot the most important items: An Igloo lunch box and a Stainless Steel Thermos!

My lunchbox is a coleman :P you can't use an igloo one for a seat....

[davedarragh]

Foreman's Tools

Cope: Your right, must have been something in the dressing, lost it for a moment! LOL

Dave

[cope]

Hey guys, you forgot the most important items: An Igloo lunch box and a Stainless Steel Thermos!

Dave, he didn't ask what the foreman needed.

[Bert]

HMMmm... $200 hawaiian money?? What's that over here... $125??

Gee...Haven't been here for awhile, huh??? I think it's more like $75!!!!!
(they say it's "shipping cost")
What Bob said...TWEEZERS!!!....

and the first thing that bretsk2500 said: GOD!!! Helps you deal with those wonderul co-workers/Journeymen!!!!!

[master_apprentice]

one tool a week, I have a problem of walking in and buying more then I need. I have tools that are broken after one time use. I may wait til I get out there and buy good brand tools. Oh and by the way I'm looking general fabrication shops or repair shops.

[davedarragh]

Journeyman's Tools

Hey guys, you forgot the most important items: An Igloo lunch box and a Stainless Steel Thermos!

[aametalmaster]

Don't forget tweezers. When working with metal you always get splinters...Bob

[bretsk2500]

god... tools, general ironwork for a commercial general contractor:

Welding hood
Welding gloves
leather cape sleeve and bib
ear plugs
round soapstone and holder
slag hammer
wire brush
2 4.5" grinders
1 7" grinder
7 1/4" circular saw
1/2" cordless drill
1/4" impact driver
32oz ball peen hammer
20 oz straight claw hammer
61oz slug hammer
set of spud wrenches in 3/4", 7/8, 1 1/16", 1 1/4", 1 7/16", 1 5/8", 1 13/16"
1/4" taper pin,
2- 3/8" taper pin
2- klien bull pins
Klien adjustable spud wrench
tape measure
speed square
combo square
framing square
chalk line
screwdrivers
complete socket set (1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4" drives... 3/16"-2")
complete set of combination wrenches
5 padded C- vise grips
5 "duckbill" vise grips
2 "regular" vise grips
flat bar
12" and 24" wrecking bar...

That's the stuff I use the most... probably about 1/3 of the tools I keep in my job trailer...

[FusionKing]

HMMmm... $200 hawaiian money?? What's that over here... $125??

[Bert]

Mac is right, check out the union to see if they have a list handy.
My toolbag when I was in the Ironworker's Union:
1) speedsquare
2) crecent wrench with the bullpin at the end (I had 2 crecent brands break on me, go for PROTO)
3) 4 R-11'S (C-clamp vice-grips)
4) Boch 41/2" grinder
5) Makita 3/8" Drill
6) set of nut drivers
7) Soapstone
8) 10' Welding lead/stinger
9) Set of screwdrivers
10) Chalkline
11) tapemeasure
12) Welding Helmet
13) 2' level
14) 3 different pliers
15) 3lb sledge and claw hammer
16) etc....(I had to carry 2 buckets to work everyday....

Don't buy TOO many things until you get to work. Look in your bosses bag or bucket to see what he has...ask questions, then buy what he says you will need...at least the basics....Don't be like OTHER new guys, expect to use the bosses or partners tools....you will have much more respect if they see you buying your own tools quickly....MINIMUM!!!!!! It's expected that you buy at least 1 tool a week (as you get paid), but don't buy a $7.00 tool and expect THAT to fly!!!!!!!!! Best to save up your money, Spend at LEAST $200
the first time you talk to your boss......
my .02
bert