what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[Mikegh]

Just be careful, at that price I would be doubtful if it really is CAT-III rated, etc. Even if it says so

I wouldn't be doing much with that , maybe Immersions and the like

Definitely nowhere near mains supply voltages

 

[telectrix]

Wimp... 1 life... live it. ???

 

[Mikegh]

Is the full screen LCD multimeters a thing now or just a gimmick ?

The Chinese sites have them 4 or 5 inch displays

 

[BiddeldyBwah]

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Belters. Didn't think they would come in that useful but already used a couple in the first few weeks i've had them.

 

[nicebutdim]

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Belters. Didn't think they would come in that useful but already used a couple in the first few weeks i've had them.

Add a set of nut drivers for your impact, but make sure they aren't magnetic.

 

[pirate]

Seems a while since I added anything here...the nut drivers are great, and as are the step-up. step-down adapters form 1/4 to 3/8 to 1/2"...actually many great adapters out there.
May have mentioned this before, but as I have used it a lot this week, I'll nominate the Dremel 2000 versatip gas powered soldering iron/cutter/heater whatsit.
Taking the catalytic convertor off, and adding the hot-air tip, with guard, allows you to use heat-shrink in small spaces without a flame, and as a bonus, ignoring the wide flame-spreader. it makes a great job of scorching a créme brullé...
Yes, I need to get out more!
Seriously though, I've used this on one refill of gas, all week, and it's just amazing for heat-shrinking to cover joints and to identify cables on SWA etc.
My fun project was to see if a cordless Dremel multi-tool was a good and easy way to prep SWA...it is! Needs a bit of practice, but actually, using some off-cuts, it went really well.
However, I still prefer the junior hacksaw approach. Those with good hand-skills will be able to dremel the sheath and armour, strip the sheath...maybe a good idea for some? Just remember to choose the right accessory/cutting wheel, otherwise it's like doing terminations in a CU with an impact driver...
Just a quick word on H&S/PPE...I was driving some long screws this week, 150mm pozi 3 screws, with my impact driver. They were easy, but...driver bits can break, or shatter even...dug a shard out of my left lower eye-lid...3 mm up and it would have been in my eye...wear goggles!
I'm embarrassed, because i did the same thing a year ago, and I should have learned my lesson. However, we think the bigger bits won't break...but they do.
Always wear safety specs!
and always wear safety specs!
Whatever you are doing, wear them if there is ANY chance of injury, however remote.

 

[pirate]

Next week, I'll give you tips on making a paella, and there's no need for safety goggles, honest!

 

[DPG]

Next week, I'll give you tips on making a paella, and there's no need for safety goggles, honest!

A dremel for SWA????

 

[nicebutdim]

A dremel for SWA????

I've seen people take a grinder to it - doesn't work out any quicker than a hacksaw.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Saw a guy the other day using a multi tool to strip swa

 

[DPG]

Saw a guy the other day using a multi tool to strip swa

Bet it was Delroy wasn't it?

 

[BiddeldyBwah]

Add a set of nut drivers for your impact, but make sure they aren't magnetic.

Why not?

 

[telectrix]

Next week, I'll give you tips on making a paella, and there's no need for safety goggles, honest!

what is paella. up road at Wigan we got pies, down in Chester there is Ella, but she don't eat pies.

 

[pc1966]

Seems a while since I added anything here...the nut drivers are great

Certainly for many assembly/disassembly jobs of smaller electronic thing having some nut drivers (screwdriver with a socket end) is very handy. I have 5.5mm/7/8/10 as most useful, though 11mm and 13mm are also handy. Also get a 4BA one (1/4" more-or-less) for PC screws and the like.

Just a quick word on H&S/PPE...I was driving some long screws this week, 150mm pozi 3 screws, with my impact driver. They were easy, but...driver bits can break, or shatter even...dug a shard out of my left lower eye-lid...3 mm up and it would have been in my eye...wear goggles!
I'm embarrassed, because i did the same thing a year ago, and I should have learned my lesson. However, we think the bigger bits won't break...but they do.
Always wear safety specs!
and always wear safety specs!
Whatever you are doing, wear them if there is ANY chance of injury, however remote.

100% upvote for that!

Your eyes are more valuable than any tool you have, and far easier to damage.

 

[pc1966]

Example of a 4BA nut spinner. King Dick as well, always amusing!

King Dick 2493BA 4 Nut Spinner 4 BA

Brand: King Dick, Model: 2493BA 4, Description: Nut Spinner 4 BA, Price: £5.04 ex VAT

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