Buying Tools Seperate vs Kit

[NathanMorgan]

No mate.:laugh3:

I thought so haha.

 

[Pete999]

What brand would you all personally buy for each individual tool?

A breakdown of each item would be brilliant help.

Bag -
Screwdrivers -
Grips -
etc.

Don't think you can go wrong with WIHA or WERA drivers, knipex for pliers and grips, tool bags the world is your oyster far too many to mention.

 

[NathanMorgan]

what are you thoughts on this bag, I fancy it?

Buy CK Tools Magma MA2635 Technicians Rucksack Plus - Edwardes

 

[Leesparkykent]

Wiha Set of 3 Pliers Side Cutter & Long Nose & Combination VDE Insulated 1000v D | eBay

I have this set.

 

[shanky887614]

as you're starting out. i'd just get bare essentials. VDE driver set, cutters, pliers, all CK. hacksaw and junior hacksaw B&Q own brand. grips, definitely bahco as below. they don't slip.

http://www.amazon.com/Bahco-8231-Adjustable-Pliers-8-Inch/dp/B0012KGATW

knipex aligator are good as well

 

[malcolmsanford]

Nathan as usual all the lads are being really helpful and good on them.

Coming from a pit background and being a tight ole f##t my advice would be try and do it as cheap as you can to start with. Not saying so cheap they fall apart but being canny.

Your just starting in the game who knows what you will feel like 2 months into it and it is not for you. Also tools really are a personal thing. A sparks can show you a set of drivers and think they are the dogs, you hold it and you think don't like these they are S****

Go to B & Q or an wholesalers and have a look at some tools, hold them get a feel for them. Try boot sales then and see if there is anyone selling tools, often you get guys who are coming out of the game selling things.

 

[DuaneMHunt1976]

Personally i think you should find out all that is in the Kit and buy bits a bit at a time, Find out what the Best thing is in each area. So with hoope other people can pay to find out if things are rubbish and you just come along and buy the good stuff

you have 3yrs of courses to do abouts.

 

[NathanMorgan]

thank you all for you help.

Now it's time to get kitted out!

 

[DuaneMHunt1976]

Maybe the first tool to buy ..is a Kettle and a Mug

 

[LankyWill]

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/p...nkccCFZQj2wodnp8KPQ&ei=yu_BVYjcGZTH7Aaev6roAw

2x ^

and

Bahco Hacksaw Frame 12" | Plumbing Saws | Screwfix.com

that hacksaw is the best i have ever used, cuts a dream.

 

[Leesparkykent]

that hacksaw is the best i have ever used, cuts a dream.

I agree, perfect every time. I always get Bahco replacement blades as well.

edit:don't know why the link appeared in my post.

 

[shanky887614]

that hacksaw is the best i have ever used, cuts a dream.

no there not, eventually the end breaks off.

this type is a lot better

cost me £10 at edmundsons, £14inc vat at yess online price


smaller than the irwin one for £10 less

 

[DuaneMHunt1976]

The sort of thing, need more suggestions like..a Good Cheapish Hacksaw that dose the job..
cant trust reviews so any one on here suggest somethingi is a bit mmm more trust worth...
well im going to get one of them Hacksaws


great now i got two to pick from

 

[shanky887614]

The sort of thing, need more suggestions like..a Good Cheapish Hacksaw that dose the job..
cant trust reviews so any one on here suggest somethingi is a bit mmm more trust worth...
well im going to get one of them Hacksaws


great now i got two to pick from

i had one of the bahco ones and binned it cause blade so loose so tightened it and eventually after a few months and many blades snap.

mates has snapped as well lol, the disston ones are all metal and are more durable

 

[davesparks]

After launching a fair few hacksaws I finally settled on one my grandad gave me. It's an old Facom one which is likely to be older than me.