what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[LukeD]

Always wondered about the Veto pro bags etc .Look great , but bloody expensive !

 

[DefyG]

I think this would fall into this category, found it invaluable with the adjustable torque settings for CU's MCB's/RCBO's and umpteen other applications, and with 'press to go' easy to use surprisingly powerful too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Berimaterry-Cordless-Screwdriver-Professional-Charging/dp/B08D8FPTM1/ref=asc_df_B08D8FPTM1/?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583863989457111&psc=1

 

[LukeD]

I think this would fall into this category, found it invaluable with the adjustable torque settings for CU's MCB's/RCBO's and umpteen other applications, and with 'press to go' easy to use surprisingly powerful too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Berimaterry-Cordless-Screwdriver-Professional-Charging/dp/B08D8FPTM1/ref=asc_df_B08D8FPTM1/?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583863989457111&psc=1

I have the small festool drill that is super light and very easy to control . Perfect for something like this .BUT i made a point years ago. I NEVER carry none VDE tools . Anything that touches what could be live has to be VDE .I witnessed a guy 30 years ago been almost killed and it was nothing i want to be part of again

 

[ipf]

I think this would fall into this category, found it invaluable with the adjustable torque settings for CU's MCB's/RCBO's and umpteen other applications, and with 'press to go' easy to use surprisingly powerful too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Berimaterry-Cordless-Screwdriver-Professional-Charging/dp/B08D8FPTM1/ref=asc_df_B08D8FPTM1/?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583863989457111&psc=1

After use, I'd make a point of checking all connections with my hand driver, just to be sure.

 

[telectrix]

After use, I'd make a point of checking all connections with my impact driver, just to be sure.

corrected that 4u. ??

 

[Soi disant]

I think this would fall into this category, found it invaluable with the adjustable torque settings for CU's MCB's/RCBO's and umpteen other applications, and with 'press to go' easy to use surprisingly powerful too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Berimaterry-Cordless-Screwdriver-Professional-Charging/dp/B08D8FPTM1/ref=asc_df_B08D8FPTM1/?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583863989457111&psc=1

That doesn't allow you to select a particular torque - it just has 5 settings, 1 being the lowest, 5 being the highest, plus an unlimited. Yes, they specify what 1 and 5 are, and you might assume that 2/3/4 are evenly spread, but are they? And how accurate is it?

 

[Soi disant]

After use, I'd make a point of checking all connections with my hand driver, just to be sure.

If you could be sure your Wristometer Mk 1 torque measuring device was accurate you wouldn't need a torque setting screwdriver in the first place ?

 

[Soi disant]

Anything that touches what could be live has to be VDE

In this context VDE is a German company which does testing and certification. There are alternatives. Boddingtons make tools which are IEC 60900 compliant but make no mention of VDE. I bet if you look at products made for the North American market you'd find that they talk about UL and CSA.

 

[DPG]

In this context VDE is a German company which does testing and certification. There are alternatives. Boddingtons make tools which are IEC 60900 compliant but make no mention of VDE. I bet if you look at products made for the North American market you'd find that they talk about UL and CSA.

I think we all know he means all his tools are suitably insulated.

I'm all for accuracy, but we need a balance of this alongside common sense.

 

[Soi disant]

I think we all know he means all his tools are suitably insulated.

I'm all for accuracy, but we need a balance of this alongside common sense.

Yes, but it doesn't do our domestic manufacturers any good if people think they have to have VDE-certified tools.

 

[Rockingit]

Yes, but it doesn't do our domestic manufacturers any good if people think they have to have VDE-certified tools.

Do you have an off switch?

 

[telectrix]

all mytools for live working are TWOT certified. (TWOT.... Two Wraps Of Tape).

 

[littlespark]

So VDE is added to the list of other non-things.... like part P qualifications and 18th reg consumer unit

 

[telectrix]

So VDE is added to the list of other non-things.... like part P qualifications and 18th reg consumer unit

never mind. sure nicola kranky can twist it into a reason for scottish independence.

 

[Zerax]

If you could be sure your Wristometer Mk 1 torque measuring device was accurate you wouldn't need a torque setting screwdriver in the first place ?

I regularly calibrate my "Wristomatic mkII"