What Was Your Last Tool And What Is Your Next?!?!

[Specialist]

Extension ladders is something I haven't got any more, had 2 sets of triple extension ladders dissapear & not bothered to replace them. Bought a good combined ladder though & that's about 5.5m opened out so it's plenty now.

 

[NDG Elecs]

Last electrical tool I bought was this: Draper Toolbox Cable Access Kit 10 x 330mm - Toolstation - http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p50619?gclid=CjwKEAjwj6PKBRCAy9-07PeTtGgSJAC1

Very handy and compact to keep half a dozen rods in your tool bag, and saves getting the bigger rods out of the van. Especially when your in a second floor flat!

I do a fair bit of joinery too so am looking to get this:
http://www.toolstop.co.uk/index.php...m705_5dusfR6ETNIgWserbW89YGVSbAeQJhoCaeTw_wcB

Much easier to get both straight and curved cuts than using a traditional D shaped jigsaw. You hold it akin to your cueing arm if you were playing snooker. Much more control over it that way.
Had a play with one already and its a great little jigsaw.

Next electrical tool will probably be some humble replacement snips with the 1.5&2.5mm notches.

 

[davesparks]

Next electrical tool will probably be some humble replacement snips with the 1.5&2.5mm notches.

Do you buy them pre-notched or do you install your own custom notches?

 

[Wilko]

... but I now have every tool I need generally ExCEPT the Earth leakage meter DCM300 by Megger - one day!

By then I'm sure you will find the need for another tool

 

[Specialist]

By then I'm sure you will find the need for another tool

Don't we always ? We tell ourselves we've got everything & Then manufacturers start enticing us with New & shiny things .

 

[rsgaz]

will probably be some humble replacement snips with the 1.5&2.5mm notches.

These bad boys would be my choice if I was upgrading...

Darn expensive though.

 

[Specialist]

I was looking at those a while back but as you said, price is ridiculous.

 

[Andy78]

I was looking at those a while back but as you said, price is ridiculous.

How much ?

 

[Specialist]

Cheapest price I've had was from our local TLC @ £45.00 + vat

 

[Andy78]

£42.51 inc vat inc postage

Knipex 1386200SB Electrical Installation Pliers VDE Grips - https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Knipex-1386200Sb-4003773075288-Electrical-Installation-Pliers-Vde-Grips?gclid=CjwKCAjwsqjKBRBtEiwAkWyN39BoqApPp2O5CCI8qaiNkqvfHWIbOftTF_cMMWLeYCrpZSxne21LBRoCIhkQAvD_BwE

Knipex also do many versions of this, as with all their tools, that may come in cheaper if you look about. You don't have to have them chrome plated, or VDE if you don't want.

KNIPEX - The Pliers Company. -Products - https://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1363&groupID=2036&artID=32635

 

[Specialist]

But chrome plate is so sexy looking

Thanks Andy

 

[Andy78]

But chrome plate is so sexy looking

Thanks Andy

Yeah I know, All my my Knipex are Chrome too

 

[rsgaz]

Knipex also do many versions of this, as with all their tools, that may come in cheaper if you look about.

Indeed, the pic I posted is the spring loaded version, the non spring loaded versions are a couple of quid cheaper from most sellers, the ones with eighty-something in their code.

 

[Andy78]

Just ordered one of these to supplement my cordless kit

Milwaukee M18BMT-0 Multi Tools 18v BODY ONLY - https://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/milwaukee-m18bmt-0-multi-tool-18v-body-only.html#product_tabs_specification_tabbed

 

[telectrix]

these are my most used. insulated but not VDE rated.

Bahco 9897 Plier Set - 21775 - Pliers & Wrenches | BES.co.uk - https://www.bes.co.uk/bahco-9897-plier-set?ref=gs&gclid=CjwKEAjwsqjKBRDtwOSjs6GTgmASJACRbI3fJXTGcMp9q-ZUsR8X1TqXOo5_B4kIzXCKCJYPEr9O-BoCYMHw_wcB

 

[telectrix]

Just ordered one of these to supplement my cordless kit

Milwaukee M18BMT-0 Multi Tools 18v BODY ONLY - https://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/milwaukee-m18bmt-0-multi-tool-18v-body-only.html#product_tabs_specification_tabbed

you can now use the title of Total Tool Tart.

 

[Andy78]

you can now use the title of Total Tool Tart.

Ha maybe, I already have a corded one but there are many reasons I have convinced myself with that required me to buy this.
I reckon a total tool tart would say I should have bought a Fein.

 

[telectrix]

i've got a fein, but it's 110V. never runs flaT.

 

[sam400]

Those electricians pliers are worth there weight in gold one of my favorite tools!
I paid £43 for mine then proceeded to blow the end off within a couple of weeks was gutted!

 

[Specialist]

Those electricians pliers are worth there weight in gold one of my favorite tools!
I paid £43 for mine then proceeded to blow the end off within a couple of weeks was gutted!

Ouch, Been there done that. Not with Electricians pliers, but a brand new pair of cutters & I do mean that literally .