what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[casperLennon]

Brilliant on flex. That’s the reason I bought it

 

[Mikegh]

Brilliant on flex. That’s the reason I bought it

Think I'll get the CK automatic tool and this

 

[Mikegh]

Dumb question how do I measure the size of my angle grinder , it's one of those 4" types but dunno exact size for new discs, there's a couple different sizes

 

[pc1966]

Dumb question how do I measure the size of my angle grinder , it's one of those 4" types but dunno exact size for new discs, there's a couple different sizes

Usually disks are 115mm or 125mm when new, but they get smaller with use... Same internal hole of 22.something mm.

Our grinder is for 115mm and the guard almost but not quite takes 125mm. Recently I was needing to cut a lock's tongue off as a friend had lost the keys to a door marked for fire use (two door to same room, on same corridor, different keys WTF?!) and I had to use a 125mm disk and no guard. DO NOT DO THAT! As well as the usual PPE (gloves, eye protection goggles, ear defenders) I was very, very, careful not to have any of my body in the line of fire if the disk shattered at 10,000 rpm and tried to exit via the far window.

 

[casperLennon]

I’ve not used it on t and e but I can’t wait to try it on Monday

 

[e-spark]

Hi everyone, just want to know what are some tools you have that were worth the price tag or some tools that are less common/unusual that you would recommend?

Metabo wall chaser and 35L extractor even at nearly a grand!, SDS battery drill, impact driver and multi tool.

 

[e-spark]

a small circular saw, max cutting depth 26mm, great for lifting flooring especially warerock

 

[nicebutdim]

a small circular saw, max cutting depth 26mm, great for lifting flooring especially warerock

Mini circuar saws are exceptionally useful, despite their slow speed and diminutive stature.

 

[Mikegh]

I'm upgrading some of my pliars

What's the best size knipex combination pliers to get 160/180/200 , I have 2 old knipex ones but don't know what size they are ?

Looking for something comfortable for one-handed use

 

[telectrix]

I'm upgrading some of my pliars

What's the best size knipex combination pliers to get 160/180/200 , I have 2 old knipex ones but don't know what size they are ?

Looking for something comfortable for one-handed use

measure them. the 160/180/200 is the overall length.

 

[Mikegh]

measure them. the 160/180/200 is the overall length.

Ok I see , should have been obvious

So they're 230mm 9" long , what size is that , they're both knipex

And they're not large pliers btw , seem standard size for one handed use ?

 

[Dustydazzler]

230mm would be pretty long pliers

I have 200mm CK vde pliers and they are pretty big but I like the long handles as you can get some decent leverage on them

 

[MJPD29]

I have 225 knipex. Prefer them to smaller pliers and comfortable for 1 hand use. Not that any normal pliers require 2 handed use

 

[Mikegh]

I have 225 knipex. Prefer them to smaller pliers and comfortable for 1 hand use. Not that any normal pliers require 2 handed use

That's them anyhow 9" 225

May just step down to the 200 they're more readily available in my usual shops

 

[Mikegh]

What's the best brands if I want to drop down in price from knipex ?

I've a good few vde tools to get