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JS Power LLC · Tool Kits
Apprentice Tool Kit — the budget starter set.
Starting out in the trade? This is the cheapest kit I'd put together that still holds up on the job — pouch, strippers, screwdrivers, pliers and the two testers every apprentice should own. All pro brands, no filler.
6 essentials + pouch
What's in the kit
Every tool below links straight to its Amazon listing — buy one, a few, or the whole set. Links are affiliate links; prices are whatever Amazon shows at checkout.
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Klein Tools 5119 Tool Pouch
Leather tool pouch with 4 pockets and a knife snap; fits belts up to 2 inches wide — keeps pliers, screwdrivers and a folding rule on your hip.
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Klein Tools 11046 Wire Stripper/Cutter
Compact wire stripper and cutter for 16-26 AWG stranded wire, with a narrow nose and spring-loaded self-opening action.
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Greenlee 1917-SS Stainless Wire Stripper and Cutter
6-inch stainless steel wire stripper and cutter for 16-26 AWG solid and 18-28 AWG stranded conductors, with plier nose, looping holes, and a spring-back lock.
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Klein Tools 85742 2-Piece Screwdriver Set
Two-piece cushion-grip screwdriver set with a 7-inch #2 Phillips and a 6-inch 3/16-inch cabinet tip.
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Klein Tools NCVT-3P Voltage Tester Pen
Dual-range 12-1000V non-contact voltage tester with flashlight and pocket clip — check for live wires before you touch anything.
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Klein Tools RT210 GFCI Receptacle Tester
Plug-in tester reads open ground, reverse polarity, open hot/neutral — a 10-second outlet health check.
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Klein Tools D248-8 8" Diagonal-Cutting Pliers
8-inch high-leverage diagonal cutters with an angled head for tight spaces and induction-hardened cutting edges.
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