tools recommendation for starter

[Martin.h.lee]

I think I need to buy some personal tools for practice and for work.
What kind of tools do I need to buy?
I can't afford to buy expensive and high quality tools.
So will you recommend some basic tools which is not so expensive and is not rubbish?

 

[trev]

A set of Irazola drivers, knipex snips and pilers. Spend as much as you can afford, don't buy cheap as you'll buy twice and save for test gear

 

[fuzzydunlop]

If you can't afford a lot at a time buy it week by week i.e. a screwdriver set one week, cutters the next etc etc..

Or seeing as its christmas coming up get someone to buy you this C.K 9500 Electrician's Premium Kit: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

As for what makes you won't go wrong with CK, Knipex, Irazola it all comes down to personal preference

 

[dingledong]

tools dont have to be expensive, but once your earning money its better to start buying good tools ;just start out cheap and work your way up pliers wire cutters screwdrivers hacksaw.meter. also it does depend on what your doing house bashing industrial ,call outs as to what tools you'll need

 

[trev]

I forgot about that CK kit.It's well worth the cost

 

[fuzzydunlop]

I forgot about that CK kit.It's well worth the cost

Well worth it a few bits that are crap but can be replaced over time, I managed to get mine with the CK tool belt and SOK32 tester for £200

 

[ruston]

Thats difficult because cheap tools are usually rubbish, however have a look at Silverline at Toolstation . They are probably the best of the cheap stuff , and I think they have a lifetime guarantee.

 

[fuzzydunlop]

Found the company i bought it from the kit is £129.99 + vat on there

CK Tools / CK Tools Electricians Tool Kits from The Crimp Company

 

[Phil]

I seen it somewhere for £100 plus vat. if I come across it this week i will pop a link onto whoever had it in for that money

 

[Phil]

or go for fuzzy`s link ^^ good price for the premium kit that is

 

[Amp David]

Silverline are bobbins, please don't waste you money.

As for screwdrivers, i'd buy singles, as you need them. Cutters and pliers Knipex or Bahco.These brands eill last you a good while.

 

[ruston]

Dare I say :evil2: You can get some quite decent stuff from local auctions and car boot sales to get you started. Older stuff is better gear anyway.

 

[Octopus]

When you buy a cordless drill, make sure you buy one with 2 batteries, sure it'll cost a bit more, but buying a 2nd as a "spare" later can be alarmingly expensive.

 

[ruston]

Silverline are bobbins, please don't waste you money.

As for screwdrivers, i'd buy singles, as you need them. Cutters and pliers Knipex or Bahco.These brands eill last you a good while.

To be fair he is asking for cheaper ranges. I bought a set of silverline holecutters from my local wholesaler years ago and have used them for inspection holes in wayrock etc and the are still going strong. Horses for courses , my bacho dual knife bought last year is falling apart already. The belt clip loosened and came off in the first week of use.

 

[Amp David]

Fair enough.

But for cutters/snips, you cant buy cheap and good,its not possible. He'll be replacing the cheap stuff within months of buying it. Did the same when I first started, never again lol

 

[ruston]

I agree with that , It's a hard road. I bought off the vans on site on ticky:frown: when I started .Dear but good.

 

[trev]

A few months back I mentioned to my wife that I needed a new pair of snips and that I'd be nipping to the wholesalers at the weekend. I rang her the following day at lunch time, as you do, she said she had been to pick them up for me. I askedher where she got themexpecting to hear the name of our local guys but got answered with Wickes, intrigued I asked her how much she paid. £6.50 was the answer.
Blunt after the first few cuts. "stolen" the following day, Knippex pair bought the following saturday

 

[Bubblecraft]

Some Newlec gear is a good cheapish starter.


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[Kieron2410]

You can buy a full set of everything you will need for around £300-£400 and they are draper which is not too bad

 

[Martin.h.lee]

Thank you very much everyone.

 

[Specialist]

Take a look at: www.sparksdirectsupplies.co.uk they have some pretty good prices.
I just bought a set of Kewtechnik insulated drivers from them for £14 + VAT most other places are charging £25-30 + for them. Had my last set of Kewtech drivers for nearly 9 years also on ebay ther'es a seller doing Kewtech pliers & cutters for £3.50 a pair. Forgot to mention, you get a 10% discount on your first order & free shipping over £50.

 

[Amp David]

Even get your neon tester with it.:tounge_smile:

Looks like a good deal that

 

[craig141]

I've just got a trade card from screwfix and they do decent prices on tools, plus with the trade card you get a 10% discount

 

[Amp David]

What this trade card all about then?

 

[Specialist]

Even get your neon tester with it.:tounge_smile:

Looks like a good deal that

Nothing like a good Neon, i never leave home without mine Brilliant for getting muck from under your nails Lol & then for live testing, well what can i say :shocked:

 

[craig141]

if you go to screwfix and go in via the electrifix/plumbfix entrance, you can sign up for a trade card as long as you take qualifications to prove your a qualified sparky, its similar to a screwfix membership card exept you get better discounts on electrical products

 

[Specialist]

Had a nice delivery today, i ordered the Kewtech pliers / cutters from the seller on ebay yesterday £3.50 a pair & £2.20 carriage & they arrived this afternoon, all brand new jus dusty from storage.

 

[Specialist]

Nice new set of Kewtech screwdrivers arrived today, Yea i've got a nice new NEON to play with :clap:

 

[topquark]

Nice new set of Kewtech screwdrivers arrived today, Yea i've got a nice new NEON to play with :clap:

Only thing that's good for is poking holes in the bottom of the Christmas cake to poor the brandy in!

Best tool for a new starter is a decent alarm clock!

 

[The Finch]

Nothing like a good Neon, i never leave home without mine Brilliant for getting muck from under your nails Lol & then for live testing, well what can i say :shocked:

Neon the best terminal driver ever I mainly work on alarm panels and it's just right that and my trusty multimeter sort most faults bag full of ck gear in the van hardly gets used

 

[Amp David]

if you go to screwfix and go in via the electrifix/plumbfix entrance, you can sign up for a trade card as long as you take qualifications to prove your a qualified sparky, its similar to a screwfix membership card exept you get better discounts on electrical products

Electricfix then?

 

[Specialist]

Neon the best terminal driver ever I mainly work on alarm panels and it's just right that and my trusty multimeter sort most faults bag full of ck gear in the van hardly gets used

Know what you mean, used to work as an Alarm Engineer & allways used a Neon as a Terminal driver.:smile5:

 

[HayleyMason]

Do ebay have good deals on tools or would i be just wasting my time? never sure when i cant see what im buying.

 

[johnboy6083]

for me,

cable cutters: http://www.*************/p/cable-cutters-254mm/47997
screwdrivers : http://www.*************/p/ck-dextro-vde-screwdriver-set-slp-pzd-6pcs/49174 or 7 Piece VDE Insulated Screwdriver Set - Screwdrivers - Hand Tools -Tools, Electrical & Plumbing - Wickes
hacksaw: Bahco 319 Professional Hand Hacksaw Frame 3 Hacksaw Blade - 300mm (this is simply the best hacksaw money can buy)
square: http://www.*************/p/stanley-combination-square-305mm/33486
stanley knife: http://www.*************/p/stanley-quick-change-knife/61633
socket set: Halfords | Halfords Advanced Professional 150 piece Socket/Ratchet Set
junior hacksaw: http://www.****************/shop/Hand+Tools/Saws/Eclipse+Mini+Hacksaw+150mm+6+Blade/d10/sd70/p89758 (again the best that ive used, and ive lost a lot of these)
tester: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...2e2NCA&usg=AFQjCNGPhJtIw2IgAL8sgbMjMkZAckaOCg
RYB crimper: Buy Newlec Crimping Tool, 0.25mm - 6mm (Crimping Range) - NLCT1

the abocve are my reccomendations for decent tools, that will last, and do a decent job.

Its isnt worth buying rubbish, and the above is what i have in my toolbox. ive got lots more, but it would take me forever to list!
i sugets doing what others ahve already stated, and that is to buy one or two items a week, and build up your set. that way you will have a decent set of tools.
As for a method of carrying your tools about, im still trying to find the best method, as my bag and box, are full of tools, and there is no organisation to it!

 

[johnboy6083]

ive jsut noticed that the froum doesnt allow links to certain websites. all but one of the links that are disallowed are to screwfix, so just type the 5 digit number at the end of the link, into the screwfix search bar, and that will bring up the correct item.

 

[mackers]

good set of pliers snips & drivers rest ucan buy cheap and up grade later and tools u dont use that often youll get away with cheap!
don,t hurt as much if you lose cheap tools! lot of tool snobbery out there!LOL good tools help but they won't automaticlly make u a better tradesman!
trust me ive worked with em" ALL FUR COAT AND NO KNICKERS"

 

[Markshaw169]

Cheers johnboy helps to be pointed in the right direction

 

[Specialist]

Do ebay have good deals on tools or would i be just wasting my time? never sure when i cant see what im buying.

Dealer on ebay selling all brand new Kewtechnic stuff: Pliers / Cutters at £3.50 a pair.

 

[nil26]

I think, C.K tool is the best hand tool. Nowadays, it's the best selling hand tool for electricians. This is good quality, very cheap and innovative product tool.

 

[High Tower]

I think, C.K tool is the best hand tool. Nowadays, it's the best selling hand tool for electricians. This is good quality, very cheap and innovative product tool.

You probably won't believe it but they are not, knipex have the Market share on tools with jaws, wera have it on screw drivers, however CK are very good, I don't like them but that's no more than personal preference, I'm a knipex/irazola man myself.