Buying Tools Seperate vs Kit

[NathanMorgan]

I'm starting the 2365 level 2 course in September and I'm required to have a basic installation kit. I've seen this kit :

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

I'm wondering if I should buy a kit like this one or buy tools as I go along and I'd rather spend money on good quality tools now that will last me years than having to replace them every so often.

What do you guys recommend I do?

 

[ruston]

Buying a kit like that will save you money on buying individual items.
Break them down and price them and you will see for yourself.
Try and shop around though , you may find that same kit cheaper. That is a decent quality brand too, but be careful as there are different standards of CK.

My Dad told me told me always buy the best I could afford. It is good advice.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Cheapest CK 595003 professional electricians tool kit and Case - Edwardes

£30 cheaper ^

 

[ruston]

Massive saving, well done.

 

[NathanMorgan]

Buying a kit like that will save you money on buying individual items.
Break them down and price them and you will see for yourself.
Try and shop around though , you may find that same kit cheaper. That is a decent quality brand too, but be careful as there are different standards of CK.

My Dad told me told me always buy the best I could afford. It is good advice.

Is there anything you would add on top of that kit that is required when starting out in college or are the basics covered in this kit?

 

[ruston]

First thing I will say is don't lend them out .
Keep a close eye on them too.

Many will tell you to ditch the neon tester.
At a glance that seems adequate for college, although not sure if they will let you use that knife.
The best thing to do is ask at the college what you will need.
It takes many years to build a good tool kit, and a lot of money.

A small socket set is a useful addition, but you may not need that right away.

 

[Leesparkykent]

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/p...nkccCFZQj2wodnp8KPQ&ei=yu_BVYjcGZTH7Aaev6roAw

2x ^

and

Bahco Hacksaw Frame 12" | Plumbing Saws | NoLinkingToThis

 

[Leesparkykent]

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/p...6pHHAhXnFNsKHTR5AG0&ei=mfLBVde7POep7Aa08oHoBg


Combination Square 12" (305mm) | Square & Angle Measuring | NoLinkingToThis

 

[NathanMorgan]

have any of you had experiences with this rucksack as it looks more practical than the one that comes with the tools as I could put my college stationary and workbooks in this one?

Buy CK Tools Magma MA2635 Technicians Rucksack Plus - Edwardes

 

[Pete999]

Personally I would go for individual tools, some of these kits are OK but the bag is kack, and some of the tools you will hardly ever use, try and always buy the best, I know it's costly but that's my 5 pennys worth, oh and good luck.

 

[shanky887614]

Personally I would go for individual tools, some of these kits are OK but the bag is kack, and some of the tools you will hardly ever use, try and always buy the best, I know it's costly but that's my 5 pennys worth, oh and good luck.

i agree with pete, you can put a set together good enough for college cheap

bag - 15-20
hacksaw 15
file 5
set square 15
screwdrivers 15-20
grips x2 30
level
snips v 20
pliers 20


you can go cheaper but that kit will last

total 140

 

[NathanMorgan]

What brand would you all personally buy for each individual tool?

A breakdown of each item would be brilliant help.

Bag -
Screwdrivers -
Grips -
etc.

 

[NathanMorgan]

I've just stumbled across this tool kit -http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-P-46517-96-Piece-Electricians-Tool-Kit-/221738459707


Any thoughts?

 

[telectrix]

as you're starting out. i'd just get bare essentials. VDE driver set, cutters, pliers, all CK. hacksaw and junior hacksaw B&Q own brand. grips, definitely bahco as below. they don't slip.

http://www.amazon.com/Bahco-8231-Adjustable-Pliers-8-Inch/dp/B0012KGATW

 

[Leesparkykent]

I've just stumbled across this tool kit -http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-P-46517-96-Piece-Electricians-Tool-Kit-/221738459707


Any thoughts?

No mate.:laugh3:

 

[NathanMorgan]

No mate.:laugh3:

I thought so haha.

 

[Pete999]

What brand would you all personally buy for each individual tool?

A breakdown of each item would be brilliant help.

Bag -
Screwdrivers -
Grips -
etc.

Don't think you can go wrong with WIHA or WERA drivers, knipex for pliers and grips, tool bags the world is your oyster far too many to mention.

 

[NathanMorgan]

what are you thoughts on this bag, I fancy it?

Buy CK Tools Magma MA2635 Technicians Rucksack Plus - Edwardes

 

[Leesparkykent]

Wiha Set of 3 Pliers Side Cutter & Long Nose & Combination VDE Insulated 1000v D | eBay

I have this set.

 

[shanky887614]

as you're starting out. i'd just get bare essentials. VDE driver set, cutters, pliers, all CK. hacksaw and junior hacksaw B&Q own brand. grips, definitely bahco as below. they don't slip.

http://www.amazon.com/Bahco-8231-Adjustable-Pliers-8-Inch/dp/B0012KGATW

knipex aligator are good as well