New Snips

[DomCallear]

I need some new snips, not really bothered about the cost as there the main tool I use.
If anybody has feedback on different snips, would be much appreciated.

Dom

 

[Guest123]

Knipex are probably about the best.

I also rate Bahco highly.

 

[DomCallear]

Cheers mate, I'm undecided on what to get. Also I need some new drill bits as I've lost or broke my HSS bits.
Do you have any preferences in HSS bits? I was looking at dewalt bits. I only really need 1 - 7mm. I have or had makita bits at the moment.

 

[Guest123]

I use Dewalt bits, the best I've used TBH. As long as you dont try and make the hole bigger by jigging the bit around as they will snap!!

 

[mydigitalhome]

Last week brought a Redline VDE Notch Cutters 150mm £23.00 from CEF really good and having the notches in for 1.5/2.5 cable makes life a lot easier. Been using them for a few days now and superb!

 

[High Tower]

Len stop being a heavy handed brute!!

For me:

Snips: knipex
Drivers: irazola
Power tools: makita, hilti
Drill bits: irwin for auger and sds, dewalt for hss Bosch for holesaw
Impact pozi bits: Bosch

 

[DomCallear]

Thanks very much lads, will more than likely be getting some new snips when I get back home.

 

[phil_davison]

I have to say I love my CK combicutter's. With the 1.5 and 2.5 cable notches makes stripping a piece of p***

 

[eskimo39]

For me:
Good idea Hightower,

Side cutters, Pliers, Shears, Crimps & Waterpumps : Knipex
Adjustables : Irega
Hammer & Lump : Estwing
Drivers: Irazola & CK
Power tools: HILTI & Bosch
Drill bits: Irwin Powerbits and x6 for wood. Bosch for HSS, Hilti for SDS
Impact pozi bits: Bosch

 

[eskimo39]

Thanks very much lads, will more than likely be getting some new snips when I get back home.

Honestly mate, you can't go wrong with Knipex, great customer service and superb tools. I tried the tools with notches for stripping cables but never took to them. Kept trying to cut cable too far down and it left a bit.

 

[DomCallear]

Well mine have already got a big hole in the middle, there not manufactured that way, just a bit of miss communication.
I don't think I'd take to much to the ones with holes in them as I always use the base of the cutters for cutting, just out of habit.
But I think knipex will definitely be the snips of choice.

Does anyone know any knipex stockists in the dudley area?
Or any nationwide wholesalers that supply them?

 

[mogga]

Big orange shed has special offer on dewalt bit set £19.99 dont know if tradepoint will get more discount tho

as for snips I got a set of NWS ones and they are doing ok so far

 

[High Tower]

Well mine have already got a big hole in the middle, there not manufactured that way, just a bit of miss communication.
I don't think I'd take to much to the ones with holes in them as I always use the base of the cutters for cutting, just out of habit.
But I think knipex will definitely be the snips of choice.

Does anyone know any knipex stockists in the dudley area?
Or any nationwide wholesalers that supply them?

Ha ha ha I have a pair of them ooopppsss must remember isolate...... Then cut!!

If your passing anywhere near Birmingham airport I can tell you of a very good shop that will sell you all of the above for about 30% less than normal

 

[High Tower]

For me:
Good idea Hightower,

Side cutters, Pliers, Shears, Crimps & Waterpumps : Knipex
Adjustables : Irega
Hammer & Lump : Estwing
Drivers: Irazola & CK
Power tools: HILTI & Bosch
Drill bits: Irwin Powerbits and x6 for wood. Bosch for HSS, Hilti for SDS
Impact pozi bits: Bosch

Yeah all of my pliers shears and waterpumps are knipex and hammers are all estwing

How do u get on with the Bosch impact bits I love em a pack lasts me ages!!

 

[jenions]

whats the shop called by brum airport, i gota get some new stuff will pop down only 10mins away