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I have owned and used probably most if not all of the drivers listed,and some of the interchangeable bit models available are good quality and have a place. I would not say they are a substitute for separate sized drivers,just another option. They make sense if space/weight is an issue,such as air travel hand luggage etc,but most lads have a vehicle,or at least the bus! Another issue,is to ensure that the handle,and individual bits,are easily available,if lost,or it's useless jigsaw time again...And on repetition work,say pulling off and checking six double socket fronts,you may need three differing bit sizes,which could mean six changes of bit...which i feel is an unnecessary act. I saw a lot of lads buying these sets,at the last tool show i visited,and snazzy they looked too,but i guarantee their old drivers did not take early retirement :bobby:
 
I have owned and used probably most if not all of the drivers listed,and some of the interchangeable bit models available are good quality and have a place. I would not say they are a substitute for separate sized drivers,just another option. They make sense if space/weight is an issue,such as air travel hand luggage etc,but most lads have a vehicle,or at least the bus! Another issue,is to ensure that the handle,and individual bits,are easily available,if lost,or it's useless jigsaw time again...And on repetition work,say pulling off and checking six double socket fronts,you may need three differing bit sizes,which could mean six changes of bit...which i feel is an unnecessary act. I saw a lot of lads buying these sets,at the last tool show i visited,and snazzy they looked too,but i guarantee their old drivers did not take early retirement :bobby:
the thing is.

you wouldnt use a drill with only one battery so why do you only have 1 holder in these sets?

it is usually cheaper to buy a new set than just the handle.

you may think there good value but when the mechanism gets worn or one of the ends get worn they are expensive to replace
 
wickes do a 7 piece VDE driver set for ÂŁ15 odd. not the best but decent and cheap.
 
wickes do a 7 piece VDE driver set for ÂŁ15 odd. not the best but decent and cheap.
a wiha set for ÂŁ30 would be the most economical at a cheap price.

always hovers around the 30 mark on the net and includes snips

ive used wiha for the last 4 years, had ck and they were ok but i went back to wiha.

knipex are good as well but i find my wiha just as good and more comfortable.


yes i am a tool snob ^^
 
Thanks everyone & shanky for your very helpful advice.
I have ordered my toolkit & can't wait for them to start arriving.
Im like a big kid at Christmas lol. Boys don't grow up we just become bigger kids....

Michael
 
What have you gone for Michael?


Stanley 5m tape measure

ck vde pliers, long nose pliers, side snips & wire stripper
Basically this set ck vde plier set | eBay

Screwfix IDC BT punch down tool

kewtech 103 socket tester

Irwin metal hacksaw (plastic handle) & blades

CK pad saw

Forge steel 16oz hammer with fibreglass shaft
Forge Steel Fibreglass Shaft Claw Hammer 16oz (0.45kg) | Claw Hammers | Screwfix.com

Ck magma tote bag ie with the bar handle

Ck scissors

Stanley small metal spirit level

irwin folding utility knife & blades

ck magma tool belt

Decided on a Fluke T5-1000 as it was ÂŁ91 with holster & was about the same price as a fluke t150

goldstar black combat style trousers with knee pad pockets

Wera Kraftform screwdriver set 12 pieces + a pz0 as it was not in the set
Wera 12 Piece Kraftform 160i VDE Insulated Screwdriver Set - SL PZ PH | eBay


All this his was about ÂŁ360 I don't mind buying quality tools as they will last longer.
 
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what's wrong with feet for measuring cable runs. me being a short-arse, 3 paces = 2.5m. sssimplesss.
 

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