Handy tools that you couldn't live without

Aindowsimon · Aug 27, 2013

Looking for someone else's tool that they can't do without

Octopus · Aug 27, 2013

knowledge and hands on experience.

Andy78 · Aug 27, 2013

Buttscratcher !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBemDRn2jLM

ipf · Aug 27, 2013

Aindowsimon said:
Looking for someone else's tool that they can't do without

You'd probably have to nick it, if they value it that much

Aindowsimon · Aug 27, 2013

Just seen a previous thread very similar to this one . No seriouse answer there either lol

Paul.M · Aug 27, 2013

Wet wipes. Always keep some in the van because you never know????????

Phil · Aug 27, 2013

apart from all the obvious ones is, fluke t5, snips, drivers, mft and led work light. it would have to be either my 18v durofix impact driver or the multitool.

Paul.M · Aug 27, 2013

Phil said:
apart from all the obvious ones is, fluke t5, snips, drivers, mft and led work light. it would have to be either my 18v durofix impact driver or the multitool.

Another thing you could have is a First Aid kit, splint, bandages and the most direct route from site to the local A&E. The last one was the only one I used lol.

Just getting my own back from the last time mate pmsl.

Phil · Aug 27, 2013

paul.m said:
Another thing you could have is a First Aid kit, splint, bandages and the most direct route from site to the local A&E. The last one was the only one I used lol.

Just getting my own back from the last time mate pmsl.

that`s fine. How about your signed up for a corporate run this year

and not in a police van

Paul.M · Aug 27, 2013

Ok sensible answer. SWA cutters if you want to spend £120 on them.

Paul.M · Aug 27, 2013

Phil said:
that`s fine. How about your signed up for a corporate run this year and not in a police van

Its already been and gone this year, besides, being in a police van reminds me of my teenage life.

I've still got the medal for that charity run. Should have given it to the police man that drove me to the finish line. I'm keeping the t-shirt though lol.

Eggster71 · Aug 28, 2013

Bucket handle. Sounds stupid but it rules when you're trying to fish cables out of a studwall or ceiling. Also very handy for lv downlighters to push the trancformers/ jb etc out of the way. Was working on a firm doing pub refurbs and got the p**s ripped out of me for a total of 2 days. Then the labourers lost all their bucket handles!

Andrewr3 · Aug 28, 2013

My van, and importantly its remote locking van keys is probably my most commonly used tool.

Dizzy_Maskell · Aug 28, 2013

For me gotta be a comfy chair

pyrosym · Aug 28, 2013

The Lackey - he's one tool I couldn't do without he does all sorts of things I couldn't be bothered to do any more!

The Lackey aka tea maker, house basher, bacon sarnie fetcher, stooge, cable feeder, back scratcher, live tester!

bigspark17 · Aug 28, 2013

Watch.. Tell when tea break is near!

Andy78 · Aug 28, 2013

Everyone is gonna hate me for this but........my smartphone

Takes photos for future reference that i can add notes to
has calculator and cable calc app for quick on site calcs
internet for manufacturers data off websites/website price checking for quick estimates
LED torch
camera and video to use as an inspection camera under floors
calendar for noting dates
notepad for writing lists
PDF reader for easy access to technical docs
Games for toilet time

I wouldn't be lost without it, but it's damn useful !

telectrix · Aug 28, 2013

trying to get my mobile phone to do all that. can't seem to get it sorted.

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Andy78 · Aug 28, 2013

I remember my dad's mate having one of those Tel. Must have been around '83 ish. A great big motorola thing it was. The carry battery was like a car battery !

gnuuser · Aug 28, 2013

sets of handcuffs to keep the stupid bosses away from the panels we are working on. and butt armor to keep them from sticking it to us.:21:

a good sharpie marker and label ties when pulling in multiple cables in a motor control panel

Tiny Spark · Aug 28, 2013

Swiss army knife.
Use it on nearly every job for something!

sledgehammer · Aug 28, 2013

Led lenser h7 fire something or other head torch. Awesome bit of kit, sod lighting the entire site.

shanky887614 · Aug 28, 2013

sledgehammer said:
Led lenser h7 fire something or other head torch. Awesome bit of kit, sod lighting the entire site.

got one and there awsome, don't look at them when you turn them on or you will see stars.

that and small set of rods that stay in my bag at all times. ive lost count how many times they have saved the day

Andrewr3 · Aug 29, 2013

Andy78 said:
Everyone is gonna hate me for this but........my smartphone

Takes photos for future reference that i can add notes to

has calculator and cable calc app for quick on site calcs

internet for manufacturers data off websites/website price checking for quick estimates

LED torch

camera and video to use as an inspection camera under floors

calendar for noting dates

notepad for writing lists

PDF reader for easy access to technical docs

Games for toilet time

I wouldn't be lost without it, but it's damn useful !

The one above that has tipped the balance for me to get a smart phone is the inspection under floors use. I could have done with that yesterday.

Andy78 · Aug 29, 2013

Andrewr3 said:
The one above that has tipped the balance for me to get a smart phone is the inspection under floors use. I could have done with that yesterday.

The Nexus 4 has recently dropped in price, £159 for 8Gb £199 for 16Gb. Whichever phone you get, get a good strong case for it. Otterbox and Griffin make some good ones. I dont have a proper case and mine is pretty scuffed up now.

Alternatively Lidl had some inspection cameras for £70 last week lol

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