West Coast Man
Welcome to West Coast Man!
I’m a licensed commercial/industrial electrician with over 30 years experience in the trade, DIYer, and farmer living in rural Pacific Northwest. Here you’ll find hands-on tool reviews (especially Harbor Freight, Klein, Knipex), maintenance tips, and behind-the-scenes farm work, all from a blue collar perspective.
If you're into tradesman skills, everyday carry (EDC), preparedness, livestock care, shop organization, or just want honest takes from someone who actually uses the gear, you're in the right place.
I post shorts, vlogs, and full-length videos weekly. Hit subscribe and come think, build, and grow with me.
West Coast Man
It's a sad day ladies and gentlemen. I lost my favorite EDC flashlight, but fortunately I keep one in reserve.
3 days ago | [YT] | 24
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480V Bucket: OFF
Meter on the line side of the local disconnect: “You sure about that?”
1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 18
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Be honest… would you EDC a mini kneeling pad?
Video coming soon.
1 week ago | [YT] | 45
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What matters MOST in a vehicle kit?
1 week ago | [YT] | 4
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Stormy Saturday, time for some indoor tasks. Gave some rusty tools the spa treatment. Overnight soak in Evaporust, dried and sprayed some Amsoil CLP on them. Came back later and wiped them down, then a final rub-down with some Ballistol. Do you have a tool maintenance regimen?
1 week ago | [YT] | 46
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Workpro sent me these pliers to test. I don’t review anything until I’ve used it on the job.
They’re replacing my Knipex for the next week. Think they’ll hold up?
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 22
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Picked up a Workpro razor knife… honestly looks pretty good next to the Spyderco.
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 12
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Turns out wearing Maxiflex gloves ruined my street cred.🤣
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 13
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Ketchup belongs on mac & cheese and Andouille sausage. Yes or no?
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 19
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Hot take: If you need insulated screwdrivers for everyday electrical work, you’re doing it wrong.
Electrical work shouldn’t be live.
Turn it off. Lock it out. Verify it’s dead.
Insulated tools don’t fix bad habits, they normalize working energized.
If your safety depends on the tool, the process is already broken.
Yes, there are edge cases. No, changing a receptacle isn’t one of them.
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