Handy tools

[Thefailsafe2012]

Blade runner for SWA, time saver and you can get into smaller spaces then you can with the hacksaw

 

[shanky887614]

Blade runner for SWA, time saver and you can get into smaller spaces then you can with the hacksaw

why not just use the hacksaw blade in hand to strip it.

if the blade is too big, cut it smaller

 

[Thefailsafe2012]

why not just use the hacksaw blade in hand to strip it.

if the blade is too big, cut it smaller

Or instead of faffing about doing that, I could get me blade runner out and be done! Instead of using a screwdriver you could file down a bolster and use that eh?

Haha :biggrin5:

 

[grantr37]

Draw tape/snake although they can be rip-off priced......they always get pilfered, I end up buying 6 at a time, which last about 2 days before all gone....again....

 

[trev]

I've got 2 pairs of long handled surgical forceps, one has an angled nose. Invaluable for reaching into places where there's not a lot of room and grabbing stuff.

 

[paul_h]

Tin snips
Trunking/conduit cutters -ratchet type cutters ( for plastic obv)
Cold chisel 300mm long 30mm wide- great for taking out brick after chasing
Bosch multi use drill bits for drilling a variety of materials
bosch quick change holesaws
spirit level lolz
Ratchet crimper
decent screw bits and holder for battery gun
rechargeable torch
rod set
decent steps with holes to place drivers / drill etc
decent ear defenders/dust asks/eye protection

 

[Deleted member 72666]

Dimmable head torch and a volt stick, oh and a cordless dremmel type tool!

 

[KFH]

Apart from the obvious I have a pair of Wiha Inomic needle nose pliers. These are the ones with the nose at 90 regress to the handle. Having large hands and fat fingers they are invaluable for fitting cables into those awkwardly placed terminations. Normal long nose pliers are just not as easy to use. Can't manage without my head torch either

 

[Deleted member 72666]

A couple of not so useful tools.... bush spanners that don't fit the brass bushes any more now that they are making them using less material, grrr!

 

[Stroppy]

We've all forgotten our most useful tool we use every day:

 

[pauljpickering8]

what my old boss used to call a "Knocking Bar". It was a piece of 20mm metal conduit approx 300m long with about 150mm bashed flat and a slight curve on it. We used it for chasing behind skirting boards when doing re-wire's. Hope it makes sense lol

 

[rmc86uk]

A couple of not so useful tools.... bush spanners that don't fit the brass bushes any more now that they are making them using less material, grrr!

I know what you mean but I think it's the new style bushes as apparently there a lot softer than they used to be! I have one of them prong style spanners and also the traditional open ended one.

 

[dan86]

head torch
ratchet crimper
magnet
right angled screwdrivers
automatic strippers

all I can think of off top of me head

 

[JoeDurky]

Fein multi-master the neatest way to take up floorboards, notch out for trunking. A decent set of cable rods, not as gd as trunking lid but works out cheaper in the long run. SDS scutch chisel, Henry hover my best friend and the customers

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Fein multi-master the neatest way to take up floorboards, notch out for trunking. A decent set of cable rods, not as gd as trunking lid but works out cheaper in the long run. SDS scutch chisel, Henry hover my best friend and the customers

nice bit of kit is the fein...could have got one as well for 20 quid the other week...but it was 230V

 

[GLENNSPARK]

dont forget these as well...

 

[Guest154]

as said b4 kew technik swa blade runner , excellent tool but dont pay £15 for new blades just cut up a junior hacksaw blade , pull the old one out when its done and stick a new bit in

 

[Spark92]

Inspection camera

 

[Guitarist]

Inspection camera

And where does that end up being hidden?....

 

[Guitarist]

nice bit of kit is the fein...could have got one as well for 20 quid the other week...but it was 230V

You should have Glenn, I'd have given you £25 for it. :yes: