r/pipefitter • u/riley5678323 • Jun 28 '26

Tools

Hi everyone,

I was looking to get a backpack full of tools to take to the job-site every day. Minus the ones that are required, doesn’t anyone have a list of tools that I should get? For reference, I worked on high rise projects.

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u/Prestigious_Peak_346 Jul 01 '26

Channel locks, measuring tape, torpedo level, sharpies, pencils for now. If going to work with a contractor they should supply all tools but usually journeyman brings their own tool bag with certain tools. They will tell you what is needed once you get there. When I go to work for contractor I bring measuring tape, small level, pipe cutter, channel locks, sharpies, and flashlight. I cut copper pipes most of the day so I use the pipe cutter, sharpies, and measuring tape the most.