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