what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[pc1966]

Recently I got one of these to try and deal with the problems of (re)threading holes that are so close to something you can't get a full turn on a normal tap wrench so are faced with the tedium of removing and part-truning and replacing it several timers per turn:

Draper 45680 594 Expert Schroder Ratchet T Type Tap Wrench 2-5mm

Expert Quality, manufactured by Schroder in Germany for Draper Tools. . Ratchet action with forward/reverse operation and lock. . Two hardened jaws and polished plated finish. . Knurled screw on Stock Nos. 45680 and 45698; 20mm hexagon on Stock No.19640. . Display packed.

www.lawson-his.co.uk

However, not actually used it in anger yet.

 

[ruston]

Recently I got one of these to try and deal with the problems of (re)threading holes that are so close to something you can't get a full turn on a normal tap wrench so are faced with the tedium of removing and part-truning and replacing it several timers per turn:

Draper 45680 594 Expert Schroder Ratchet T Type Tap Wrench 2-5mm

Expert Quality, manufactured by Schroder in Germany for Draper Tools. . Ratchet action with forward/reverse operation and lock. . Two hardened jaws and polished plated finish. . Knurled screw on Stock Nos. 45680 and 45698; 20mm hexagon on Stock No.19640. . Display packed.

www.lawson-his.co.uk

However, not actually used it in anger yet.

It's not using it , it's knowing you can if you need it,

 

[pc1966]

It's not using it , it's knowing you can if you need it,

Says every tool-tart!

Realistically I should have tried to get it some months back, but I can see a couple of jobs that might well need it, or perhaps the bigger bothers (they also do 4.8-8mm and 8-12mm jaw size, but not caliper'd my taps to see what that translates in to for actual thread sizes).

 

[ruston]

My problem is as I get older my drill bits, reamers and the like seem to put themselves away and don't tell where they have put them

 

[pc1966]

My problem is as I get older my drill bits, reamers and the like seem to put themselves away and don't tell where they have put them

Yes, I know the feeling as I have not got enough space to properly organise things

Still, most of the more commonly used stuff is accessible!

 

[Mikegh]

What's the 8" cable shears like in the hand ? Is it too big?

 

[nicebutdim]

What's the 8" cable shears like in the hand ? Is it too big?

CK? Some of the guys I work with prefer the 6" version, but most use 8". I've been using the 9" and find them great - lifted by accident one day and quickly got used to them.

 

[Mikegh]

Cheers don't suppose there's much advantage to knipex over CK


Was looking at the bahco but I dunno about the quality

 

[nicebutdim]

Cheers don't suppose there's much advantage to knipex over CK


Was looking at the bahco but I dunno about the quality

Never used Knipex shears, but can't fault those made by CK - other than nipping a finger between the stops, once in a while.

Have Bacho 6" shears, but not used them - some guys swear by them, but they seem very small. Bahco quality seems to be less consistent than it once was and I think this is down to additional manufacturing locations. Made in Sweden is still generally excellent, but all bets are off for tools made elsewhere.

 

[Mikegh]

I'm going with the CK 8" got a 5 off 20 voucher on Amazon

 

[Mikegh]

Bosch Professional 6 pcs. SelfCut Speed Spade Bit Set (for Wood, in Roll Up Case, 1/4 inch Hex Shank, Ø 13 - 25 mm, Accessories for Impact Drills) : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Shop Bosch Professional 6 pcs. SelfCut Speed Spade Bit Set (for Wood, in Roll Up Case, 1/4 inch Hex Shank, Ø 13 - 25 mm, Accessories for Impact Drills). Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

www.amazon.co.uk

Finally got these as well for the impact driver , seems very cheap dunno is there diy versions of these, 2 months delay on them

 

[casperLennon]

Knipex ergostrip. Bought it about a week ago and it’s fantastic

 

[Mikegh]

Knipex ergostrip. Bought it about a week ago and it’s fantastic

Is it good on flexes ?

 

[MJPD29]

Bosch Professional 6 pcs. SelfCut Speed Spade Bit Set (for Wood, in Roll Up Case, 1/4 inch Hex Shank, Ø 13 - 25 mm, Accessories for Impact Drills) : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Shop Bosch Professional 6 pcs. SelfCut Speed Spade Bit Set (for Wood, in Roll Up Case, 1/4 inch Hex Shank, Ø 13 - 25 mm, Accessories for Impact Drills). Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

www.amazon.co.uk

Finally got these as well for the impact driver , seems very cheap dunno is there diy versions of these, 2 months delay on them

Great bits. Not good for leaving a neat hole though

 

[Lister1987]

Is it good on flexes ?

Yes and not bad on T&E