West Coast Man
Welcome to West Coast Man!
Licensed commercial/industrial electrician with 30+ years in the trade.
I share real-world tool use, maintenance work, and life in the Pacific Northwest, from the shop to the farm.
If you're into tools, EDC, and practical skills from someone who actually uses the gear, you're in the right place.
West Coast Man
Today’s mill maintenance electrician loadout — all carried in my Carhartt bibs.
Knipex lineman's pliers
Knipex diagonal cutters
Fluke T5-600
Knipex Cobras
Knipex pliers wrench
Klein 32500HD screwdriver
FLIR NCVT
Kobalt razor knife
Cornwell CTG70 wire strippers
Klein 1/8" tweaker
VIM pocket prybar - new, trying it out
Klein marker
Klein 56074 flashlight
Klein pocket knife
7" Ty-Raps (ZiP tiEs)
Pilot Precise V5 pen
Pentel 0.9mm pencil
What would you add, remove, or consolidate?
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Every project has an inspector.
Mine just happens to wear a wool coat. 🐑
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One of my favorite hobbies is turning YouTube comments into stickers. It's cheaper than therapy... and a lot more entertaining. 😄
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IT'S OVER 9000!!!
...Okay, technically it's exactly 9,000. 😄
Thank you all for helping this little channel hit another milestone. Every view, comment, like, and conversation has helped build an awesome community.
On to 10,000!
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Tomorrow morning, another sticker order heads out. It's still pretty cool to think these are finding their way onto toolboxes and hard hats across the country.
Thanks to everyone who's supported the channel. I truly appreciate every order.
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Quick tip that came up during Thursday's live:
Before installing a new stick of conduit, take a close look at the inside edge. Manufacturing burrs like this aren't common, but they do happen. If you find one, knock it down with a file before pulling conductors.
A sharp burr can nick or scrape conductor insulation during a pull, especially on longer runs or with larger wire.
It takes about 10 seconds to check, and it can save you from damaged insulation later.
What's one small habit you've picked up over the years that newer electricians often miss?
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A few of you asked for the Discord after tonight's live, so here it is!
If you enjoy the channel and want to keep the conversation going between videos and livestreams, come join us. It's a place to ask electrical questions, talk tools, share projects, and learn from each other. We've got apprentices, journeymen, inspectors, and DIYers all helping each other out.
See you over there!
discord.gg/wjWrQA9Gp
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Guys... I finally found the perfect EDC knife/screwdriver combo.
It's compact, lightweight, and only weighs about 14 pounds.
I honestly don't know why Klein doesn't sell it like this.
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Impulse buy. 😅
Anyone carrying one of these? Give me your honest opinion before I put it through its paces.
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Hot take: Filing your strut is the electrical equivalent of putting your shopping cart away. Don't be one of those guys. Sheesh
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