what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[Zerax]

Off-topic for sparkie-ing... apologies... but last year I had alot of carpentry to do at home, so I bought a track saw (or plunge saw as it's sometimes called)... wow !! The quality of cuts is superb and you can be super accurate with where the cut is too... That was defo a game changer for me !

 

[nicebutdim]

The Dewalt Multi Tool 'Kit' (DCS355P1) comes with depth stop, duct extractor adaptor etc .... but most people just buy the skeleton tool and miss out on the depth stop which is probably available as optional extra!

Even then it might depend where and when you buy the kit. Full sets can be comprehensive, but tool manufacturers often strip them down to the bare bones as many customers care more about price, than about content.

One recent example that comes to mind was the purchase of Makita's 12V mini circular saw, which I bought last year. This was a rare occasion where I didn't buy the bare tool and got a good deal on a kit. I wanted a couple of extra batteries and it was more expensive to buy them separately, than to buy the kit that also included charger and a nice case. What it didn't include was a fence, which is usually included with any circular saw! Rather than pay the buggers extra, I repurposed one from an old tool.

 

[telectrix]

What it didn't include was a fence,

Me Scouser, soon put you onto a good fence. one that keeps his gob shut when the scuffers visit.

 

[ruston]

Even then it might depend where and when you buy the kit. Full sets can be comprehensive, but tool manufacturers often strip them down to the bare bones as many customers care more about price, than about content.

One recent example that comes to mind was the purchase of Makita's 12V mini circular saw, which I bought last year. This was a rare occasion where I didn't buy the bare tool and got a good deal on a kit. I wanted a couple of extra batteries and it was more expensive to buy them separately, than to buy the kit that also included charger and a nice case. What it didn't include was a fence, which is usually included with any circular saw! Rather than pay the buggers extra, I repurposed one from an old tool.

When I was buying power tools I always tried to by them in cases. Easier to store and see at a glance what is missing out of the box. Same with sockets and spannerrs etc, always on rails or spanner clip racks.

 

[Mike Johnson]

When I was buying power tools I always tried to by them in cases. Easier to store and see at a glance what is missing out of the box. Same with sockets and spannerrs etc, always on rails or spanner clip racks.

But only if you have a wife that does not think that clearing up is stacking everything on top of each other.

 

[telectrix]

But only if you have a wife that does not think that clearing up is stacking everything on top of each other.

Min thinks that clearing up is piling everything out of sight in cupboards and drawers and forgetting where she's put it all.

 

[ruston]

But only if you have a wife that does not think that clearing up is stacking everything on top of each other.

Sadly I am alone now and I have no one to answer to. My wife did not draw the line an me repairing tools in the house , bless her.

 

[nicebutdim]

When I was buying power tools I always tried to by them in cases. Easier to store and see at a glance what is missing out of the box. Same with sockets and spannerrs etc, always on rails or spanner clip racks.

In the past I used to do the same, but with the advent of tools that share the same battery platform it often becomes unnecessarily expensively.

 

[nicebutdim]

Sadly I am alone now and I have no one to answer to. My wife did not draw the line an me repairing tools in the house , bless her.

Must give the other half credit for being similarly understanding.... to a point.

 

[ruston]

Min thinks that clearing up is piling everything out of sight in cupboards and drawers and forgetting where she's put it all.

That is me to a T,I have dismantled gear in places I did not know I had places.

 

[ruston]

In the past I used to do the same, but with the advent of tools that share the same battery platform it often becomes unnecessarily expensively.

Yes , a lot of my power tools are corded , I have most of them paired , but not so many that I need loads of batteries. I don't have an impact driver , just my old trusty Makita drill driver.

 

[telectrix]

Yes , a lot of my power tools are corded , I have most of them paired , but not so many that I need loads of batteries. I don't have an impact driver , just my old trusty Makita drill driver.

so how do you possibly tighten MCB terminals to correct talk? ?

 

[Soi disant]

so how do you possibly tighten MCB terminals to correct talk? ?

 

[ruston]

so how do you possibly tighten MCB terminals to correct talk? ?

Well I was lucky to have a half inch square drive socket set and used the T bar and when I heard the crack I knew that was the torque satisfied.

 

[pc1966]

Well I was lucky to have a half inch square drive socket set and used the T bar and when I heard the crack I knew that was the torque satisfied.

Amateur!

Why do you think I bought my 3/4" drive set?

 

[ruston]

Amateur!

Why do you think I bought my 3/4" drive set?

To heavy for me. I am down to 3/8" drive now because of my age.
Draper 34570 Ratchet Drive Torq Wrench, 3/8" Square Drive, 10Nm-80Nm: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-34570-88-5-708-Inch-Pounds-Ratchet/dp/B0001K9T2O/ref=sxin_9?adgrpid=53078856717&ascsubtag=amzn1.osa.50bb6d32-1b2b-4198-946a-05e7868ff00c.A1F83G8C2ARO7P.en_GB&creativeASIN=B0001K9T2O&cv_ct_cx=3%2F8+drive+torque+wrench&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osa.50bb6d32-1b2b-4198-946a-05e7868ff00c.A1F83G8C2ARO7P.en_GB&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_we=asin&cv_ct_wn=osp-single-source-earns-comm&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiLKWzNHi7wIVGODtCh3kZQT-EAAYAiAAEgIXxPD_BwE&hvadid=259064488743&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006484&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3459050723655227509&hvtargid=kwd-316680351521&hydadcr=28179_1821129&keywords=3%2F8+drive+torque+wrench&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B0001K9T2O&pd_rd_r=cc851290-f981-42bd-ae66-daaca6429e9e&pd_rd_w=22d3c&pd_rd_wg=6i8gB&pf_rd_p=e7632e98-e8cc-49bb-b820-3bf9380c2291&pf_rd_r=34YDNY4Q026RSESV6FPW&qid=1617472233&sr=1-1-483c64d8-df78-4008-ae20-e69f683e58b1&tag=bestspy08-21

 

[loz2754]

To heavy for me. I am down to 3/8" drive now because of my age.
Draper 34570 Ratchet Drive Torq Wrench, 3/8" Square Drive, 10Nm-80Nm: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-34570-88-5-708-Inch-Pounds-Ratchet/dp/B0001K9T2O/ref=sxin_9?adgrpid=53078856717&ascsubtag=amzn1.osa.50bb6d32-1b2b-4198-946a-05e7868ff00c.A1F83G8C2ARO7P.en_GB&creativeASIN=B0001K9T2O&cv_ct_cx=3%2F8+drive+torque+wrench&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osa.50bb6d32-1b2b-4198-946a-05e7868ff00c.A1F83G8C2ARO7P.en_GB&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_we=asin&cv_ct_wn=osp-single-source-earns-comm&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiLKWzNHi7wIVGODtCh3kZQT-EAAYAiAAEgIXxPD_BwE&hvadid=259064488743&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006484&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3459050723655227509&hvtargid=kwd-316680351521&hydadcr=28179_1821129&keywords=3%2F8+drive+torque+wrench&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B0001K9T2O&pd_rd_r=cc851290-f981-42bd-ae66-daaca6429e9e&pd_rd_w=22d3c&pd_rd_wg=6i8gB&pf_rd_p=e7632e98-e8cc-49bb-b820-3bf9380c2291&pf_rd_r=34YDNY4Q026RSESV6FPW&qid=1617472233&sr=1-1-483c64d8-df78-4008-ae20-e69f683e58b1&tag=bestspy08-21

This has to be the longest hyperlink in the history of hyperlinks!

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

CK cable strippers for hand tools

Powertool wise as to be the multi tool. use it a lot. different blades for different purposes.

Really like the metabo wall chaser though, the 3 blade disc is brilliant and really makes chasing quick.

 

[ruston]

This has to be the longest hyperlink in the history of hyperlinks!

That was the link in the bar from Amazon. It's a corker.

 

[i=p/u]

Another for specs, very easy to get complacent.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Anyone mention a decent labourer yet ?

Don't go cheap , get someone with half a brain who can chop out a straight box...

 

[martin mcguinness]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001CKAR4Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Got it on a prime deal for £20, males getting floorboards up a breeze

Amazon.co.uk

£25, cuts through everything like a hot knife through butter, not meant for SWA but does it nicely. Meter tails are a breeze too

just ordered one it would have made my job a bit easier yesterday

 

[martin mcguinness]

My CK cable cutters 160mm and 210mm I usually have spare sets in the glovebox of the van as others seem to like them as much as I do or someone borrows them and uses them to cut nails ( only for copper cable )
Ideal for anything from terminating cat6 to 35mm tails I would recommend to any spark also a multitool I usually get the 20 pack of blades from amazon as it doesn't matter if you have expensive blades as when you hit a nail they get knackered just the same

 

[Let me think]

Don't know if you would classify this as a tool, but a decent set of knee pads.

Was using 'foam' trouser knee pad inserts yesterday, and discovered me knees and location of inserts in the trousers don't line up well enough. - in a loft conversion crawl space.

So back to knee pads (and the problems they bring me) until I can find trousers that are compatible with my non-standard knees or knee pads without the before mentioned issues.

 

[ipf]

Cost next to nowt and not used for a good while, but yesterday, a quick search of the toolbox found me a little 3.5mm re threading tap driver to sort out a crossed back box screw fixing. Extremely useful.

 

[Soi disant]

discovered me knees and location of inserts in the trousers don't line up well enough.

They never do - I think they're designed by flamingos.

 

[Dustydazzler]

on me they are more like shin pads , absolutely useless

i do have a set of gel knee pads but rarely use them

more often than not I just keep a bit of foam padding i Chuck on the floor to kneel on

 

[ipf]

I just fasten these round with velcro fastening. Not exactly modelling material but they do the job.

 

[Soi disant]

I just fasten these round with velcro fastening. Not exactly modelling material but they do the job.

Until they start to cut your circulation off....

 

[Soi disant]

more often than not I just keep a bit of foam padding i Chuck on the floor to kneel on

+1 for that.

Also more versatile - you can sit on it, or put it under your shoulder if you need to be lying down.

 

[ipf]

Until they start to cut your circulation off....

No, they call them tourniquets.
Never had any problem, outside the kex.

I suppose it's each to their own and what suits. I just need plenty knee protection, even up ladders.

 

[Teddy Lop]

Don't know if you would classify this as a tool, but a decent set of knee pads.

Was using 'foam' trouser knee pad inserts yesterday, and discovered me knees and location of inserts in the trousers don't line up well enough. - in a loft conversion crawl space.

So back to knee pads (and the problems they bring me) until I can find trousers that are compatible with my non-standard knees or knee pads without the before mentioned issues.

+million

Most guys only worry about their knackered knees when its too late. Some of the best advice you can give, take care of yourself, poxy job ain't worth suffering for!

The inbuilt knee pads are ace because you never don't have them on, for those "oh it'll only take a minute not worth getting the pad out the van" jobs that you're still struggling half an hour later! I found wearing knee pad trousers that come with a short leg option puts the knee pad in the right spot!

 

[Let me think]

+million

Most guys only worry about their knackered knees when its too late. Some of the best advice you can give, take care of yourself, poxy job ain't worth suffering for!

The inbuilt knee pads are ace because you never don't have them on, for those "oh it'll only take a minute not worth getting the pad out the van" jobs that you're still struggling half an hour later! I found wearing knee pad trousers that come with a short leg option puts the knee pad in the right spot!

Hence why I'm on the waiting list for new set of knees

 

[telectrix]

Hence why I'm on the waiting list for new set of knees

what size. us Scousers will nick to order.

 

[Lister1987]

what size. us Scousers will nick to order.

You mean shoot out to order, right? Or is that only the mancs these days?

 

[telectrix]

You mean shoot out to order, right? Or is that only the mancs these days?

just the mancs. us Scousers defeat our enemies (especially MUFC supporters, most of whom have 2 brain cells apiece, in constant conflict) with our superior intelligence.

 

[Rockingit]

Hence why I'm on the waiting list for new set of knees

I feel your pain. I've both hips (eventually) to be done, two knackered knees, an already rebuilt shoulder and a F'kd elbow. Oh, and a split vertebrae in my back. Youth - it's wasted on the young!

 

[telectrix]

Somerset cider helps to ease the pain. which reminds me..... can't find Addlestons on draught anywhere. 4 years of withdrawal symptoms. nearest I can find is Old Rosie, a poor substitute in one of my locals and at £4.75 a pint, unaffordable.

 

[Lister1987]

Somerset cider helps to ease the pain. which reminds me..... can't find Addlestons on draught anywhere. 4 years of withdrawal symptoms. nearest I can find is Old Rosie, a poor substitute in one of my locals and at £4.75 a pint, unaffordable.

Approach the brewery? See how much they'd charge by the keg and get your own draught system setup.

 

[telectrix]

Approach the brewery? See how much they'd charge by the keg and get your own draught system setup.

sounds like a plan.