Electrician and Grip Tips - THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS YOU NEED
Are you interested in working in the film industry as a lighting technician or grip? Hopefully this video is for you! I go over the essential tools you'll want to have at your side before stepping foot on set.
Skip to the specifics:
1. Apparel (1:08)
2. Bare Essential Tools (4:40)
3. Essential Tools (10:13)
4. Misc. Tools and Reading (12:43)
All items listed below are exactly what I have or very similar. Comment with any questions!
**Disclaimer**
I receive a very small commission if you purchase any of these items through the links below. It's a small amount but for the time and effort of filming, followed by hours of editing, that I put into these videos, it helps me keep the channel running. Thank you!
APPAREL (1:08):
Vasque Breeze Lt GTX https://amzn.to/380G47w
Nike Free Run Shoes https://amzn.to/2so3yEs
Garden Hat (go to garden store)
RayBan 2132 Wayfarers https://amzn.to/36WrM7R
Sunscreen https://amzn.to/3ab0UmE
BARE ESSENTIAL TOOLS (4:40):
Gerber MP600 (black) https://amzn.to/30l7SAU
Gerber MP600 (silver) https://amzn.to/3ac8Cgo
Gorilla Grip Gloves (5 - pack) https://amzn.to/2t8I2UQ
Gorilla Grip Gloves (10 - pack) https://amzn.to/2spwMD3
Glove Clip https://amzn.to/2FQ22OM
Hot Hands Gloves by SetWear https://amzn.to/3acsNdR
Walkie Surveillance Kit https://amzn.to/2NrLOiM
Tool Utility Pouch (small) https://amzn.to/2NsTn8S
Tool Utility Pouch (larger) https://amzn.to/2Ns6asd
Outlet Tester https://amzn.to/2uP7BKZ
Line Tester https://amzn.to/2snOIxK
Outlet Tester and Line Tester 2-in-1 Kit https://amzn.to/2thRjtB
Cube Taps https://amzn.to/3abBKV5
Grounding Adapter (Cheater) https://amzn.to/2TpAGqG
Utility Knife https://amzn.to/384clus
6-in-1 Screwdriver (upgrade from mine shown in video) https://amzn.to/2No193N
Led Flashlight (rechargeable preferred) https://amzn.to/2QVUKzk
ESSENTIAL TOOLS KIT (10:30):
16" Toolbag https://amzn.to/30lHkiT
Headlamp (2-pack) https://amzn.to/2QVVpRk
Tape Measure (4-pack of various lengths) https://amzn.to/2QRRPri
Hex Keys (US, Metric, Torx) https://amzn.to/384wGjl
Vise Grip https://amzn.to/35ShRPi
Battery Bank 30000 mAh hours https://amzn.to/35MEsgg
Dust Mask https://amzn.to/2FO7cKZ
Knee Pads https://amzn.to/2RaHDsE
Spring Clamps https://amzn.to/3aagnDv
MISC. TOOLS AND READING (12:43):
Large Carry-all Husky Tool Bag https://amzn.to/2QUe1B9
Large Flashlight https://amzn.to/30rwPuz
Set Lighting Technician's Handbook https://amzn.to/35TOlZA
The Grip Book https://amzn.to/2u32Ahf