What tools to get next?

[Martyc]

So far I've accumulated (through Xmas pressies, hand-me-downs from a sparky & purchases) 2 sets of insulated screwdrivers, 2 pairs of VDE side cutters, a pair of VDE combi pliers, insulated cable knife, a fluke t5-1000, a megger socket tester, 2 non contact voltage detectors (yes, I know they are the new neon screwdriver), plus most general purpose tools (2 toolboxes full of assorted gear, and a lot motor vehicle stuff as well). What would be advisable to add to my collection next? I was thinking cable rods, conduit springs, MFT & PAT testers, but are there other useful additions I should consider first? I do have PAT testing training and experience (not a sticker warrior!) and a few potential jobs lined up hence the suggestion.

 

[Floody]

not sure if u have these in your box already but ill list them incase not.

hacksaw
junior hacksaw
spirit levels
pointy nose pliers
permanent markers
metal files

theres probably alot more, but day2day industrial stuff is what im used to.

 

[shanky887614]

not sure if u have these in your box already but ill list them incase not.

hacksaw
junior hacksaw
spirit levels
pointy nose pliers
permanent markers
metal files

theres probably alot more, but day2day industrial stuff is what im used to.

no setsquare?

get a proper adjustable and not a woodwork one.


conduit cutters can be useful, used with great success on plastic minitrunking.

grab a stanley as an emergency, people say sites ban them, they dont.


the problem with fixed knifes is keeping them sharp (trust me i sharpen and shave with my own straight razors)