Just got into college

[shanky887614]

I think the best thing is to buy Tools when they are at a GOOD PRICE at a TIME when you have the MONEY for it.

Keep the Money till you see a GOOD DEAL and then buy, you can wait for the item but they cant wait to keep hold of a item and have to reduce it at some point

thats true that is, i got a copy of finale for £15 a couple years ago^^

its similar to Sibelius but not as expensive

 

[Millwalljoe]

I want my own tools because it will keep me focused because if I invested money in tools it will keep me motivated if that makes sense and iv burned my name in all my tools for saftey plus I won't lend them out
Also lastly I have checked out the books and I can buy 3 books needed 2nd hand for only £50

 

[Mark1985]

You won't need a drill at college, maybe just take sidecutters and a terminal driver..also take a pad of paper, coloured pens and a copy of the on-site guide would be useful

 

[Millwalljoe]

What are peoples opinions on forge steel tools? Compared to knipex and ck tools they are so much cheaper
Are they worth buying just for college and upgrade later on?

 

[Leesparkykent]

WIHA Heavy Duty VDE 1000v Side Cutter + Combination & Long Nose Plier Set,38637 | eBay

These are good for the money IMO.

 

[Richard Burns]

I would describe Forge steel as adequate, not something you want to be relying on for day in day out work, but OK for college I would think, saves them getting stolen as well!

 

[Leesparkykent]

C.K Tools T3482 Pocket Spirit Level

CK Tools T4229-16 Steel Claw High Visibility Hammer (Red)

Draper Expert Fully Insulated VDE Cable Knife 200mm : Tooled-Up.com

NEW CK Junior Hacksaw CW 2 X 32 TPI Blades | eBay

 

[Marvo]

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[Millwalljoe]

As iv said before I'm burning my name into my tools so saftey is not a issue thanks for all the help guys

 

[ian.settle1]

As iv said before I'm burning my name into my tools so saftey is not a issue thanks for all the help guys

Burning your name into tools is not a very good idea as by doing so you can alter any insulation properties off the tools by subjecting them to the heat.