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Stagehand Life 🔧

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So you want to be a Stagehand? These are some of the tools & items you need to master the build.
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Safety First 🦺

 
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Safety First Always! Whether you are rigging or just on the ground building, it's always good to have your own hard hat for maximum protection.
AOLAMEGS ANSI Z89.1 Safety Hard Hat
 
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So helpful for carpal tunnel, arthritis & general hand fatigue due to working, age, or overuse.
DRNAIETY 2-Pair Arthritis Compression Gloves, Fingerless, Gray, M
 
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Purple (& other colors) breathable safety work gloves
HSHCH Safety Work Gloves, Breathable PU Coated for Men and Women, 12 Pairs | Lightweight & Flexible, Seamless Knit, Smooth Grip for Light-Duty Work, Warehouse, Gardening, Construction
 
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Support, protect & preserve your back when lifting heavy items during build or strike.
Work Back Brace Adjustable Lower Support Belt
 
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Protect your feet & toes with these steel toe shoe or boot caps.
QWORK Steel Toe Cap Safety Overshoes, 4 Pairs
 
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I stand by the Eargasm High Fidelity ear plugs for all events. The great thing is you can still hear what the person next to you is saying while preventing harsh frequencies from damaging your ear drums.
Eargasm High Fidelity Blue Earplugs - 21dB
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Essential Tools

 
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The most useful tool in your collection. Keep it on you at all times.
Samest 14-in-1 Multitool Pliers w/ Lock
 
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This is the most basic & most commonly used tool that you should have in your pocket or on your tool belt.
Husky 3-Piece Adjustable Wrench Set 90934
 
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Quick measuring is easy & essential with this handheld laser measuring tool.
Huepar Bluetooth Green Laser Measure 330FT S100-G-BT
 
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Having an Allen hex keep wrench set is essential as a stagehand.
ELEAD 31-Piece Hex Key Set SAE & Metric
 
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Keep your Allen wrench on the go!
WORKPRO 25-Piece Folding Allen Wrench Set
 
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Ceramic blade is perfect for cutting various items that don't need full blade sharpness.
Westcott Box Cutter Safety Ceramic Utility Knife (16475)
 
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Great for cutting electrical tape, gaff, it boxes without damaging cables & products within the boxes.
Safety Box Cutter T TOVIA Stainless Steel Concealed Blade Package Opener 10 Pcs for Tape Splitter, Cartons, Cardboard, Wrap, Straps, Film (10 pcs - Yellow)
 
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This crescent wrench multi-tool is the ultimate pocket-space saver for AV Techs & stagehands alike! Don't get caught without your tools! Great as a gift for many!
Hyper Tough 16-in-1 Multi Wrench Tool with Adjustable Wrench and LED Light, Holiday

Must Have Accessories

 
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Glove clips are actually so underrated & highly useful for gloves, sweat or wiping rag, keys, helmets, & more!
Acellegic Glove Clips for Work Large Glove Holder Clips Work Safety Anti-drop Keepers for Worker Construction Tool Belts Hats
 
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Don't lose your tools. Use this safety tool strap for keeping your wrench nearby.
3 Pack Retractable Tool Lanyard with Carabiner
 
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Having a portable charger for my phone and other devices is essential for a day out or traveling across the country. This portable battery is top quality and long-lasting compared to other portable chargers. Don't get caught in a bind just because yo...
50000mAh Portable Charger, 22.5W PD Fast Charge, 6 Out & 2 In, for iPhone & Android

Storage & Travel Bags

 
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Excellent for storage & transport of tools, work clothes, hardware, equipment & more!
HDX Tote Taxi and Tough Totes Bundle