I’m in two minds whether to change my current 18v Dewalt SDS/Combi/Impact. I currently work in the Fire and Security industry. Mainly doing Alarms and CCTV.
I rarely use the Impact, the Combi is okay when it works and the SDS is good. But I’ve found that when I need to put up say a PIR and the...
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So basically I’m 32 years old, I trained to be a sparky back when I was 18, and pretty much went straight into my dads fire alarm company for around 7/8 years.
I decided to then sod it all off and go see the world.... well 5 years later I’ve returned and am now brushing off the dust...
Hi everyone, just want to know what are some tools you have that were worth the price tag or some tools that are less common/unusual that you would recommend?
Hey everyone, im an apprentice looking for the best website for tools and battery tools, looking to get a makita sds soon so any help is massively appreciated!
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Is anyone looking for an extra pair of hands or a free labourer around West Yorkshire or potentially further afield?
I'm great with a dustpan and brush or even a vac, I make tea and coffee on demand to suit your taste buds and I'm happy lifting and shifting if required but I warn you...
Hello, joined to keep up with what's going on as I've been off the tools now for a few years but recently requalified Initial Inspection & Testing, and currently doing the Periodic course. Partially considering starting a side-line, is there anyone out there who does the same? Full time job is...
We often see folk asking about which crimp tool to buy/use so I decided to round up my collection and put them to the test. Ladies and gentlemen, here are the usual suspects:
Seems I cant post after the image? From the left we have:
RS crimp tool, seems they no longer sell it but I think it is...
Hello guys, I have 300 holes to be cut for floorboxes in raised floor tiles(office type) Steel cover with chipboard inside.
We are used to cut the tiles with Jigsaw but after some cutting jigsaw always the cuts become at an angle and not staight..
So the question is what would be the best...
Guys and gals, I am looking for a tool bag now that I have gotten all my basic hand tools.
I do a lot of moving around on site, up and down stairs etc. I do not want a toolbox because they are awkward and are a pain in the rear to put into a site box at the end of the day.
I am looking for...
Are insulated tools necessary if you're not working live? Watching YouTube videos of sparks in America none of them use insulated tools and working on live circuits is apparently an OSHA offense. In the UK the EWR state that:
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No person shall be engaged in any work activity on or so near any...
Hi retired electrical technician, meters, drills, tools, bootlace ferrules crimps etc,
Please call to discuss requirements
Steve 07887682139, based in Worcestershire
I seem to be getting more rewires than usual and am considering buying certain tools that aid rewires as they are bloody hard work.
At present I use an sds with chisel (gently) to make a line down each side of the chase, its a pain! So, any recommendations for a wall chaser? Do they all come...
I’ve been working as an Adult Trainee for just under a year now. I’ve bought some 18v Milwaukee Drills and SDS and a Combi Drill. We mainly work in Fire and Security and I was considering selling it and maybe buying some 12v gear as using an 18v SDS to put up a bell box is a right pain. Due to...
I start my level 2 next week as a mature student and I decided to do it at college instead of one of those intensive courses so hopefully I've made the right decision. The college hasn't been very helpful about what tools I need. They just said safety shoes, basic tool kit and no trackies. What...
I have seen some older steadfast screwdrivers possibly from the 1980s with a sleeve over the shaft to achieve some level of insulation from live parts.
but what were the first brands to do fully insulated and rated hand tools ?
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