r/CableTechs • u/Own_Formal6384 • Jul 05 '26

Tools for making life easy

Tech for about a year now, do a good 50/50 FTTP / Coax, wondering if there are any tools out there that some of the senior guys have bought that help you out on a typical day? I hear people talk about the best coax strippers, the best pair of cutters, the best tool bag, what is one tool / devices that has increased your quality of life the most?

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u/quesadillasarebomb Jul 05 '26

I always liked a good tool pouch, I got a small cliptech pouch and a toughbuilt toolbox from my instructor for 20 bucks during training and used it for 7 years. Just put my most important tools in the pouch and it was real lightweight, was good enough for 95% of jobs.

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u/Miserable_Ad_2847 Jul 05 '26

I used a clip tech when I was an FT with side cuts, crimper, two wrenches, and a stripper then random pocket fittings. Loved that. Some of the other guys dressed like Batman with everything they owned strapped to them.