Combi Drill and Tools for commercial work?

[RobFlaherty]

Hi All,

I am new to the industry and I have just been offered job :hurray: with a company who mainly focus on commercial work around the North West.

I have no kit as this is my first job in the trade. I have been told to get hold of my own Cordless Drill and start collecting the basic tools for mainly commercial jobs.

Can anyone help me with a small list of required tools and your recommendations would also be appreciated. I'm looking at spending around £150, possibly £200 on a decent drill.

Thanks in advance!

Rob

 

[davesparks]

What I was told when I started was to get a good pair of side cutters and a decent hammer then just a basic set of screwdrivers, knife and pliers.
The rest you will work out as you go along

 

[shanky887614]

who told you to get a drill? a drill shouldn't even be a thought till you get a collection of handtools


what kind of work do they do in comercial? it would be silly of us to recommend certain tools to you if you will never use them there

 

[shanky887614]

What I was told when I started was to get a good pair of side cutters and a decent hammer then just a basic set of screwdrivers, knife and pliers.
The rest you will work out as you go along

was a little different when i started, i did a plumbing course alongside the electrical course and they bassically told us what kind of tools to buy and which brands to look at.


ill get a quick starter list together later, i personally wouldnt get the ck kit i dont like there waterpump pliers and some other tools etc.

some irwin tools are horrible but i haven't come across a better stanley than the irwin folder.


knipex/bahco/wiha 160mm side cutters
stanley fatmax 18" bag
300mm disston hacksaw
14/16oZ hammer
wera/wiha,irazola screwdriver set
stanley boat level

that is a good starter kit

 

[RobFlaherty]

who told you to get a drill? a drill shouldn't even be a thought till you get a collection of handtools


what kind of work do they do in comercial? it would be silly of us to recommend certain tools to you if you will never use them there

The guy who owns the company! They have their own power tools but he said "it would save you standing around waiting for one" whilst I'm learning my trade.

They do lots of different types of commercial work Here is a link to their website: Electrician Manchester

Really appreciate the list of tools you provided, thanks :bucktooth:

 

[telectrix]

here:

DeWalt Cordless 18V Li-Ion Combi Drill 1 Battery DCD776C1-GB | Departments | DIY at B&Q


but check around internet, see if you can get a good deal with 2 batteries.

maybe this:

JCB Cordless 20V Li-Ion Combi Drill 2 CDI218J2 | Departments | DIY at B&Q

 

[shanky887614]

if you set your eyes on a drill post a link before you buy it and we will check the specs for you. there are some bad choices out there

 

[RobFlaherty]

if you set your eyes on a drill post a link before you buy it and we will check the specs for you. there are some bad choices out there

DeWalt Cordless 18V Li-Ion Combi Drill 1 Battery DCD776C1-GB | Departments | DIY at B&Q

 

[shanky887614]

DeWalt Cordless 18V Li-Ion Combi Drill 1 Battery DCD776C1-GB | Departments | DIY at B&Q

makesure to get one with a 3ah battery.

all the big brand's sell kits with 4/5ah batteries now so no point getting a 1.3ah (the battery will constantly die)

 

[RobFlaherty]

if you set your eyes on a drill post a link before you buy it and we will check the specs for you. there are some bad choices out there

I like the look of this one too!

Makita DHP459RMW 18V 4.0Ah Li-Ion Cordless Combi Drill LXT Brushless Motor | Cordless Combi Drills | NoLinkingToThis

 

[shanky887614]

I like the look of this one too!

Makita DHP459RMW 18V 4.0Ah Li-Ion Cordless Combi Drill LXT Brushless Motor | Cordless Combi Drills | NoLinkingToThis

if your willing to spend that much this is a lot better

www.fastfix.co.uk/makita/Makita-BHP458RFE-18v-LXT-Combi-Drill.html


thats last years top of the range model

 

[Andy78]

I like the look of this one too!

Makita DHP459RMW 18V 4.0Ah Li-Ion Cordless Combi Drill LXT Brushless Motor | Cordless Combi Drills | NoLinkingToThis

Similar model here for less
Makita DHP456RMWX 18v LXT Combi Drill in Aluminium 1 x 4.0ah Li-ion

But you really want to be getting a drill with 2 batteries for all day use, at least 3Ah too.

 

[shanky887614]

Similar model here for less
Makita DHP456RMWX 18v LXT Combi Drill in Aluminium 1 x 4.0ah Li-ion

But you really want to be getting a drill with 2 batteries for all day use, at least 3Ah too.

makesure to look carefully now. 3ah+ batteries are usually £50 each.

its actually cheaper to buy a new drill inc charger sometimes (charger is £50 as well)

 

[RobFlaherty]

Admittedly guys, I like to buy quality things that last and do the job properly, but I don't have a huge amount of cash at the minute and I'm not so sure I actually NEED a top of the range drill.

I was thinking of buying a C.K. starter kit and a Ryobi drill but the batteries are only 1.3Ah

Links to both below:

http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/ck-electricians-premium-tool-kit-bag/35475

Ryobi One Plus Cordless 18V Li-Ion Drill 2 Batteries LLCDI18022L | Departments | DIY at B&Q

 

[Mark1985]

Tools your going to need:

hacksaw
file
setsquare
hammer
grips( water pump pliers)
small magnetic level
tape measure
screwdrivers
side cutters or croppers
pencils and marker pens


this should get you going. As for drills have a look around for a decent 18v combi drill..makita,dewalt etc spend what you can afford

Good Luck!

 

[telectrix]

ryobi are pants. go for the dewalt or jcb that i gave you the link for. both @ b&q. go on a wednedsay with someone over 60 and get 10% off.

 

[NJR]

Buy body only drill from fastfix.co.uk and buy replica batteries from ebay for around £22-£25 they last virtually same time I have had some as long as the real ones and real ones have failed first. Ebay you can pick up charges for around £30. Hope this helps

 

[shanky887614]

Buy body only drill from fastfix.co.uk and buy replica batteries from ebay for around £22-£25 they last virtually same time I have had some as long as the real ones and real ones have failed first. Ebay you can pick up charges for around £30. Hope this helps

the old genuine ones had a design flaw thats fixed now. my batteries are all over 3 years old and going strong.


just seen this on ebay and it looks like a very good deal

Makita DHP458Z Li Ion 18V LXT Cordless Hammer Drill With 2 x 3.0Ah Batteries | eBay


the batteries and charger alone are worth the money

 

[Resu]

Admittedly guys, I like to buy quality things that last and do the job properly, but I don't have a huge amount of cash at the minute and I'm not so sure I actually NEED a top of the range drill.

I was thinking of buying a C.K. starter kit and a Ryobi drill but the batteries are only 1.3Ah

Links to both below:

http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/ck-electricians-premium-tool-kit-bag/35475

Ryobi One Plus Cordless 18V Li-Ion Drill 2 Batteries LLCDI18022L | Departments | DIY at B&Q

I'm with Shanky, I started with the CK kit and regretted it. I have replaced everything bar the long nose pliers in the past 3.5 years.

Buy cheap buy twice, it's worth spending a little more on a drill now that'll last years rather than having to replace a cheaper one in a year or two. It's also worth looking at the range of other battery tools each manufacturer offers so you can build up a collection that share the same batteries. I think you will struggle to find better than Makita for the shear size of their range, everything from drills down to battery chain saws!

 

[RobFlaherty]

the old genuine ones had a design flaw thats fixed now. my batteries are all over 3 years old and going strong.


just seen this on ebay and it looks like a very good deal

Makita DHP458Z Li Ion 18V LXT Cordless Hammer Drill With 2 x 3.0Ah Batteries | eBay


the batteries and charger alone are worth the money

Owwwwhhh, nice!