Best products from r/Lineman

We found 11 comments on r/Lineman discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 11 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.

Top comments mentioning products on r/Lineman:

u/yeahyeaya · 7 pointsr/Lineman

Obviously there will be differing opinions on what brands to get, but this list below shows you can get everything you need for under $1500. Some of the tools are new, some used. Lineman gear is meant to take a beating so buying used is the way to go imo.

105 gear bag https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323343600946

25 lineman pliers
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F332566525181

14 Adjustable wrench
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173545962465

75 lineman wrench
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253890315977

12 6" flat screwdriver
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173548758408

17 folding ruler
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323328474221

21 skinning knife
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302562289665

14 420 channel lock adjustable pliers
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253433841670

15 3/4 9/16 box wrench
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263952777083

47 milled face hammer
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192606834583

200 climbers/gaffs AND pads
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F332816065946

?? Climber shields
Dont need unless they wont let you climb without

?? Gaff shatpening kit
Dont need. I have one, never used in 5 years and gaffs are still sharp. Just dont walk around on gravel in your hooks and your climbers will stay sharp. Plus everyone else will have a kit if you really need it.

350 supersqueeze. Like someone else said, call buckinham and see what kind of deal you can get as an apprentice.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F132791654359

52 tool holster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M2RE06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HD.QBb9NYP9X0

27 nut and bolt bag
https://www.linemenssupply.com/collections/nut-bolt-bags/products/buckingham-nut-bolt-bag41-4570g4

150 buck adjuster/ secondary strap
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323469175227

6 belt hook green
https://www.linemenssupply.com/collections/body-belt-accessories/products/buckingham-gated-handline-carrier

Body belt $100-200 used.... may come with tool pouch and or nut bag so if it does, deduct the allowance for each of those respectively.
Search ebay for "lineman belt d(your size)" here is how you figure out your size
https://buckinghammfg.com/sizing-information/#bodyBelt

30 rain gear. You dont need fr rain gear, just something that will get you through school.

10 gloves.. any old gloves will do. I prefer all leather. Something like these
https://www.homedepot.com/p/West-Chester-Grain-Cowhide-Leather-Large-Work-Gloves-HD84000-LMCW12/100064254

5 safety glasses
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F122228283728

Chin strap dont need

Side shields dont nees unless you wear glasses

Insulated gauntlet gloves dont need. If you need insulated gloves just go to home depot

50 Gut strap dont need but some guys find climbing more comfortable with one
https://www.linemenssupply.com/collections/gut-straps-suspenders/products/buckingham-leather-non-man-rated-gut-strap-41-6257

11 gaff guards if you buy used hooks and they dont come with gaff guards
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F251999244881

200-350 composite toe climbing boots. I reccomend composite toe because they offer the safety of steel toe but your toes dont freeze off in the winter.Example http://amp.jharlen.com/p-11181-carolina-ca1904-lineman-boots.aspx

$1425 total. Can be more or less depending on what you choose or what deals you find.

u/silentbravo · 1 pointr/Lineman

They also asked what type of materials linemen use.

It may be worth buying The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook for anyone else interested. I've seen it recommended, and it may even be a required book in the schooling itself. That would definitely give you good answers.

On amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Linemans-Cablemans-Handbook-Thirteenth/dp/0071850031/

ISBN-10: 0071850031
ISBN-13: 978-0071850032

u/CarrotSoap · 2 pointsr/Lineman

Thanks for the replies guys, I've found this here
https://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-0258-14-Leather-Pouch-4-Pocket/dp/B002JASH72

Combined with a hammer clip do you think that'll do the job?

The tools u/YashinNashi mentioned is the plan to fit in there.

u/iant419 · 3 pointsr/Lineman

This is what I use and it works way better than dykes. They also easily cut nails and such.

KNIPEX https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXO81K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lkUWBb1R5V5TF

u/parametrek · 1 pointr/Lineman

You might want to try /r/flashlight. There are also rubber hard hat straps that should fit most headlamps.

u/RightHandMan90 · 3 pointsr/Lineman

Hey, I really hope this gets upvoted, but what you are complaining about is the beginning of carpal tunnel from the vibration. My suggestion (and I’ve had to do this before) is buy these https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=lp_13106341_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1550548653&sr=1-4&th=1 or similar ones for each wrist and sleep wearing them every night.

The reason why you have the pain is from sleeping and having your wrists bent so the tendons can’t relax. Trust me on this you will feel better. (Like I said I had the same issue from vibration and the surgeon I went to suggested this)

I will also add that while this will help and ultimately keep you from doing permanent damage this is only a temporary (3ish months) solution. If you keep doing the repetitive action causing this you will do permanent damage and workers comp will not pay for repetitive motion injuries. So start using the wrist braces now.