apprentice tool and prices

[Lee_Kane]

Hello my name is Lee I am about to become an apprentice electrician with arthur mckay I have to get own tools they've gave me a list I was wondering if anyone would be able to provide links to website with these tools that aren't too expensive as I only work part time until my apprenticeship starts the tools are

1 heavy hammer (1.25 kill club or limp hammer)
1 pair of insulated combination pliers
1 hacksaw frame (suitable for 300mm blades)
1 junior hacksaw
1 clasp knife
1 spirit level (225 or 250mm)
1 plumb bob line (200gms) no idea what this is if I'm honest
1 chalk line(15m)
1 pair foot prints(225m)
1 claw hammer (500gms)
1 flooring chisel(55mm)
1 Bradawl (medium)
1 5m tape measure (19mm wide?


I appreciate any help anyone can give me

 

[Buners]

Screw fix, toolstation would be the cheapest places, just makes sure everything is insulated.

 

[Buners]

Obviously only insulated if it requires it and looking through your list again there doesn't look like there is anything other than your pliers

 

[Lee_Kane]

Anyone got Any idea how much all the tools would cost?

That is for the help anyway!

 

[Specialist]

Tool station would probably be your best bet. As for prices, take a look on their website.

 

[Squid]

I think thats just a generic list, plumb bob, chalk line anyone still use them and the bradawl can just be a stumpy terminal screwdriver. Flooring chisel would that be the same as a bolster?

Don't forget the tool bag to put the tools in, turning up on site with an Aldi bag is a no no unless your lunch is in it.

Good Luck.

 

[The Ghost]

You will also need a tool case to carry it all in.
P.S. @SWD beat me to it

 

[Lee_Kane]

What does it mean by lump hammer?

 

[Pete999]

What does it mean by lump hammer?

A two pound lump hammer, a hammer used primarily for chasing walls for cableshttps://www.bing.com/search?q=2+pound+lump+hammer&pc=MOZI&form=MOZSBR

 

[Squid]

What does it mean by lump hammer?

Club Hammer - Nothing to do with Millwall supporters.........

 

[Squid]

To the OP any tools that you buy and will be using regularly have to be well balanced, comfortable to use and to fit your hands so spending a little extra may be an idea.

When you turn up on site with your shiny new steel capped boots and shiny bag of tools do expect the ---- to be taken out of you form the more "senior" members of staff and when on site hide all the swarwega.

 

[Rpa07]

Make sure the lump hammer is a 2 pounder, I'm not weak but a 4 pounder gets me 20 seconds work and 5 minutes rest!

 

[rolyberkin]

If you have a boot sale near you go down there on a Sunday morning, there will probably be tools galore which DIY Dave has used once or were found in someones shed after they passed away. Most things you will pick up for a pound each. And pound to a pinch of s*** you will also pick up a tool box too. You can then spend your money on beer like you should be doing!

 

[Squid]

Make sure the lump hammer is a 2 pounder, I'm not weak but a 4 pounder gets me 20 seconds work and 5 minutes rest!

Limp waisted, you need to work out more ;o))))

 

[telectrix]

What does it mean by lump hammer?

 

[123]

I think thats just a generic list, plumb bob, chalk line anyone still use them and the bradawl can just be a stumpy terminal screwdriver. Flooring chisel would that be the same as a bolster?

Don't forget the tool bag to put the tools in, turning up on site with an Aldi bag is a no no unless your lunch is in it.

Good Luck.

Chalk line is handy for marking out downlights in mid fix when ceilings are reboarded

 

[123]

Surprised there isn't a set of VDE screwdrivers on the list

 

[telectrix]

and a plumb bob is a lump of metal on a piece of string. a more accurate way of getting a vertical drop vertical.

 

[Rpa07]

Limp waisted, you need to work out more ;o))))

Limp waisted - you should see me with a hula hoop!

 

[Specialist]

Limp waisted - you should see me with a hula hoop!

You getting kinky on us Rpa ?

 

[Rpa07]

You getting kinky on us Rpa ?

No comment - TEA'S READY!

 

[Lee_Kane]

Chalk line is handy for marking out downlights in mid fix when ceilings are reboarded

therr is I just left it out the list cause I can get a set for like 20 pound

 

[Specialist]

Lee: Take a look at the TLC electrical website, they've got some good prices on tools & delivered to your door. I think their cheapest VDE insulated set is about £10.00.

 

[telectrix]

Limp waisted, you need to work out more ;o))))

nowt wrong with my waist. it stops me seeing my feet.

 

[telectrix]

some decent VDE drivers etc. in wickes. cheap for the price.

 

[123]

The list does seem a bit dated and like something they have been issuing since the day dot.

1 heavy hammer (1.25 kill club or limp hammer)
>> think I'd wait till I started to see if one is needed

1 pair of insulated combination pliers
>> Here I hardly use pliers at all, everyone has and develops their own techniques

1 hacksaw frame (suitable for 300mm blades)
>> Here, over a tenner cheaper than toolstation

1 junior hacksaw
>> Here, struggling to think last time I used one

1 clasp knife
>> Sorry no idea where to get that, I use a stanley knife

1 spirit level (225 or 250mm)
>> Here

1 plumb bob line (200gms) no idea what this is if I'm honest
1 chalk line(15m)
>> Here, it does both. Although a tad messy at the former

1 pair foot prints(225m)
>>Grips should suffice

1 claw hammer (500gms)
>> Here

1 flooring chisel(55mm)
>>Here

1 Bradawl (medium)
>> Never actually used one to the best of my knowledge!

1 5m tape measure (19mm wide?
>> Here, better to go to 8m imho here

 

[gutterball]

It's the SJIB tool list. www.sjib.org.uk/documents/NWR_SecC_App3.pdf

 

[Specialist]

The Clasp or Electricians pocket knife can bet got at most good wholesalers.

 

[Lee_Kane]

Lee: Take a look at the TLC electrical website, they've got some good prices on tools & delivered to your door. I think their cheapest VDE insulated set is about £10.00.

the crew drivers need to be
3 x 75mm(flathead)
5 x 150mm(flathead)
5 x 200mm (flathead)
75mm 0pt (crosspoint)
100mm 1pt(crosspoint)
150mm 2pt(crosspoint)
i cant see any sets that have all the screwdrivers
what other websites might have a set with all these screw drivers

 

[Specialist]

You may have to make a set up Lee, sets nowadays are mostly 2.5/4/5.5/6mm
Are you sure on the 5 x 200mm ?

 

[rsgaz]

75mm 0pt (crosspoint)
100mm 1pt(crosspoint)
150mm 2pt(crosspoint)

That's an odd list; "crosspoint" ?!

Phillips and Pozidriv are not the same, you will need both types.

You could buy a VDE set with a selection of parallel slotted and Phillips drivers, then buy a different brand of VDE Pozidriv drivers individually (or vice versa). That way, they are quicker to identify in your toolbag.

Gaz

 

[Lee_Kane]

You may have to make a set up Lee, sets nowadays are mostly 2.5/4/5.5/6mm
Are you sure on the 5 x 200mm ?

Positive I read it right off the sheet I'll take a picture and post it in the thread

 

[rsgaz]

I'll take a picture and post it in the thread

Gutterball already posted the PDF link...

 

[Lee_Kane]

Gutterball already posted the PDF link...

Forgot about that ....

 

[Specialist]

Seems

Positive I read it right off the sheet I'll take a picture and post it in the thread

You may well have to buy that separately mate.

 

[Squid]

The other option is to steal one tool from each sparks that you are working with when they are bitching about Brexit, Millwall, West Ham, Liverpool the Wife, Polaks, the price of a pint in Wetherspoons or browsing this forum ;o)))))) better still steal the lot when they are in Greggs........

 

[Squid]

Pete999 chill out its humour.....

 

[Pete999]

The other option is to steal one tool from each sparks that you are working with when they are bitching about Brexit, Millwall, West Ham, Liverpool the Wife, Polaks, the price of a pint in Wetherspoons or browsing this forum ;o)))))) better still steal the lot when they are in Greggs........

Anyone stealing tools from any working tradesman want keel hauling, your post was hopefully in jest,either way a bad choice of reply to what could be a youngster, shame on you.

 

[Squid]

Anyone stealing tools from any working tradesman want keel hauling, your post was hopefully in jest,either way a bad choice of reply to what could be a youngster, shame on you.

Of course it was in jest, West Ham supporters though.......... ;o)))

As newbie on here, is humour banned?

 

[telectrix]

Anyone stealing tools from any working tradesman want keel hauling, your post was hopefully in jest,either way a bad choice of reply to what could be a youngster, shame on you.

but it'sOK to nick from a wet-pants as he don't know how to use such sophisicated tools anyway ( apart from the lump hammer perhaps ).