CK Electrician's premium tool kit??

Jake Hughes · Aug 21, 2013

Im about to start my apprenticeship next month and i saw one of these on screwfix and everyone is raving about it. But its £199 does anyone know were i can find one cheaper would be appreciated.

shanky887614 · Aug 22, 2013

trev said:
For what you pay for it that Draper rebadged stuff is excellent value, well the screwdrivers are (and I know loads of lads that use them).
I needed a new pair of snips a few years back and had mentioned it to Mrs Trev, she rang me one lunchtime to tell me she'd bought me a pair. I asked her where she got them and how much they were. £6.00 from wickes, they were as blunt as assholes. I went out at the weekend and bought a proper pair

Draper snips are the same as knipex and are good for the price £16 on amazon

Risteard · Aug 22, 2013

I have a CK Technicians' Toolbag (the old blue design). Had it for a few years now and it's great (and fits in more than you might think). It weighs a tonne but everyone always comments on how much they like it. Last year the shoulder strap clip broke and a couple of months ago one of the zips burst. It's probably time for me to replace it now but I would have no qualms about buying another CK Technicians' Toolbag. They are very well made (although I have undoubtedly overloaded mine!)

Kate · Aug 22, 2013

Risteard said:
I have a CK Technicians' Toolbag (the old blue design). Had it for a few years now and it's great (and fits in more than you might think). It weighs a tonne but everyone always comments on how much they like it. Last year the shoulder strap clip broke and a couple of months ago one of the zips burst. It's probably time for me to replace it now but I would have no qualms about buying another CK Technicians' Toolbag. They are very well made (although I have undoubtedly overloaded mine!)

Thats exactly what I did to mine...and it is from overloading! So failure is on us! I changed from this design to the backpack...I love it. Everyone always tells me how heavy it is but once its up on shoulders I dont feel it until I climb stairs and my dodgy knees groan. I love the backpack and it keeps me with two hands free!! I can also balance my steps on the phone pouch on the shoulder strap

Knobhead · Aug 22, 2013

As has been said, ask you’re company if you can purchase through their account. It shows you are willing to make a go of things. Ask them to recommend a basic tool kit.
I’ve got stuff I was issued with 40 years ago. I don’t know who drew up the list (an idiot), some of it I’ve never used in all that time!

Well done for getting an apprenticeship!

telectrix · Aug 22, 2013

Risteard said:
I have a CK Technicians' Toolbag (the old blue design). Had it for a few years now and it's great (and fits in more than you might think). It weighs a tonne but everyone always comments on how much they like it. Last year the shoulder strap clip broke and a couple of months ago one of the zips burst. It's probably time for me to replace it now but I would have no qualms about buying another CK Technicians' Toolbag. They are very well made (although I have undoubtedly overloaded mine!)

for the extra few quid, go for the magma version. similar design, but more rugged, better zips. only grump i've got about mine is that whatever you need from the middle is always at the bottom and i have to empty the bugger to get at what i need.

telectrix · Aug 22, 2013

and... yes . there's loads of crap in there that shouldn't be there.

Risteard · Aug 22, 2013

telectrix said:
for the extra few quid, go for the magma version. similar design, but more rugged, better zips. only grump i've got about mine is that whatever you need from the middle is always at the bottom and i have to empty the bugger to get at what i need.

Cheers, will do. I have a "system" in mine whereby I can usually get at what I want from the middle without having to empty too much out. Except of course if you're in a hurry in which case you invariably need to tip it upside down and pick it all up again!

shanky887614 · Aug 22, 2013

telectrix said:
and... yes . there's loads of crap in there that shouldn't be there.

Thats why my current bag is a tote as i got anoyed with having to tip it upside down to find anything.

Now most bags have external pocket for hacksaw and pockets on sides for screwdrivers etc

. Have a look at the jcb bags they are good for the money.

Geordie Spark · Aug 22, 2013

I don't like all my screwdrivers to be matching - same with pliers & snips. I like the handles to be different colours and different shapes to each other. Makes it easier do pick-up the right tool without having to look too much.

shanky887614 · Aug 22, 2013

Geordie Spark said:
I don't like all my screwdrivers to be matching - same with pliers & snips. I like the handles to be different colours and different shapes to each other. Makes it easier do pick-up the right tool without having to look too much.

all my screwdriver have size etc on handles so no problem for me, most worn is pz2 lol so its that one

telectrix · Aug 22, 2013

Geordie Spark said:
I don't like all my screwdrivers to be matching - same with pliers & snips. I like the handles to be different colours and different shapes to each other. Makes it easier do pick-up the right tool without having to look too much.

so this is yours?

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shagbite · Aug 22, 2013

hahahaha! cheers tel, i just spat me crisps all over the laptop!

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