GRIP · REQUIRED TOOLS
LOCAL 80
REQUIRED TOOLS
Pursuant to Paragraph 63.1 of the Local 80 Agreement, these are the bare-minimum hand-tool categories required of journeyman Grips. The visual examples below make the list easier to identify and connect each category to Set Skills Shop search options.
12 REQUIRED CATEGORIES
SEE THE TOOLS
Images are representative examples only. The requirement is the tool category and specification—not a particular brand, retailer or pictured model.
01
Straight Claw Hammer
16 oz or above
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02
8-Point Crosscut Hand Saw
Crosscut hand saw
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03
Wrecking Bar
24–30 in., pry / nail-puller type
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04
8" Crescent Wrench
Adjustable wrench
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05
Side Cutters / Wire Cutters
Hand side cutters / wire cutters
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06
Pliers / Channellocks
Hand pliers or tongue-and-groove pliers
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07
Hand Screwdrivers
Hand screwdrivers
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08
Large Knife
Pocket or buck type
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09
Metal Measuring Tape
25 ft minimum
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10
Heavy-Duty Swivel Snap
Heavy duty
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11
Belt / Nail Apron + Pouches
Appropriate pouches / sheaths for required tools
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12
50 ft Tape Measure
50 ft tape measure
SHOP OPTIONS → REPRESENTATIVE VISUAL · VERIFY SPECIFICATIONSafety and specification review: Popularity or price is not enough for safety-critical, load-bearing, fall-protection, electrical or rigging products. Those products require professional specification review before recommendation or publication.