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

Tomorrow’s video is about tools I use, tools I tried, and a few I probably wouldn’t buy again.

What usually makes you quit using a tool?

2 days ago | [YT] | 12

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Be honest… would you trust a $25 meter at work?

4 days ago | [YT] | 7

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Update: Took a job at a different mill and they use Ty-Raps...not zip ties/cable ties.😄

Honestly though, I want to say thank you to all of you awesome dudes for the encouraging messages when I got laid off. You guys rock. 🤘😃

1 month ago | [YT] | 56

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Everything sticks… except my desire to walk back to the shop. 😄

1 month ago | [YT] | 53

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Just added gloves for me and my wife in the truck.
Feels like one of those things you don’t think about until you really need them.

Do you keep gloves in your vehicle?

1 month ago | [YT] | 54

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In case you were wondering...a Predator 11,500W generator WILL fit in a gen 2 CR-V...barely. 😬

1 month ago | [YT] | 36

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It's a sad day ladies and gentlemen. I lost my favorite EDC flashlight, but fortunately I keep one in reserve.

2 months ago | [YT] | 25

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480V Bucket: OFF
Meter on the line side of the local disconnect: “You sure about that?”

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 18

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Be honest… would you EDC a mini kneeling pad?
Video coming soon.

2 months ago | [YT] | 46

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What matters MOST in a vehicle kit?

2 months ago | [YT] | 5