I am not a tool tart just a practical person!

[Squid]

Knipex 13 88 200 VDE Insulated Electrical Multifunctional Combination Pliers | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Knipex-13-88-200-VDE-Insulated-Electrical-Multifunctional-Combination-Pliers-/132290261603?epid=2002677664&hash=item1ecd1d3263:g:GD4AAOSwys5WUZjf

whats the difference?

They are multicultural.

 

[Squid]

since when has £40 been half of £56.

go stand in the corner with your rithmetic book.

How long have you been married for?

Also you need a spelling book......

 

[rsgaz]

no, whats the difference with these as they are half the cost?

The Screwfix ones are chrome plated and spring loaded, those other ones are neither.

xpn1 do sell that version also...

Knipex 13 96 200 VDE Insulated Electrical Multifunctional Combination Pliers | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142490675067

Cheaper than Screwfix.

 

[telectrix]

They are multicultural.

by that you mean that they don't discriminate between red/black and brown/blue?

 

[Squid]

by that you mean that they don't discriminate between red/black and brown/blue?

No, half black half chrome......

 

[telectrix]

 

[Pete999]

They are multicultural.

 

[Pete999]

I think we ought to have a TTs meeting to give us TTs a chance to talk about their addiction, how they got into Tools, who is the main pusher in their locality, how it effects their daily life.
Which tools are classed, as hard tools, should we make possession of a terminal screwdrivers a misdemeanor, what should be the maximum penalty for possession of a fully laden Klein tool Ttote, dealing etc, I think the penalty for dealing should be 6 months unpaid work in B&Q on the tool section, 6 months of that carp will cure anyone of addiction, it will be anonymous, so don't worry SparkyChick you secret is safe with us.

 

[Squid]

I think we ought to have a TTs meeting to give us TTs a chance to talk about their addiction, how they got into Tools, who is the main pusher in their locality, how it effects their daily life.
Which tools are classed, as hard tools, should we make possession of a terminal screwdrivers a misdemeanor, what should be the maximum penalty for possession of a fully laden Klein tool Ttote, dealing etc, I think the penalty for dealing should be 6 months unpaid work in B&Q on the tool section, 6 months of that carp will cure anyone of addiction, it will be anonymous, so don't worry SparkyChick you secret is safe with us.

Gary Glitter and Jimmy Saville "touched" my toolbox you jealous.......

 

[Pete999]

Gary Glitter and Jimmy Saville "touched" my toolbox you jealous.......

Your problem Mate, just don't involve me, you shouldn't have played with Gary or Jimmy, you're old enough to know better. Am I jealous? no mate, I was more interested in the artistic side of things back in those days, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, you know the good stuff. The real music, do you wanna be in my gang? no ta.

 

[Squid]

Your problem Mate, just don't involve me, you shouldn't have played with Gary or Jimmy, you're old enough to know better. Am I jealous? no mate, I was more interested in the artistic side of things back in those days, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, you know the good stuff. The real music, do you wanna be in my gang? no ta.

I must ave been your apprentice back in the 80's

 

[Squid]

Funnily enough I met Dave Gilmor on my alcoholic escapades through London, Peter Gabriel was a miserable ------- and Van Morrisson a bit of a cock.

Shagged his PA on a bean bag in a flat in Brixton though.

Apologies if its anyones wife on here.

 

[Pete999]

Funnily enough I met Dave Gilmor on my alcoholic escapades through London, Peter Gabriel was a miserable ******* and Van Morrisson a bit of a cock.

I must ave been your apprentice back in the 80's

Not unless you are Russian you aint

 

[Squid]

Not unless you are Russian you aint

Nah I took my time......

 

[Phil Thompson]

Well I just ordered a set of those @Pete999 should be here Thursday or Friday.

If they're good I might get another set for a wallet with an interchangeable screwdriver blade set. Just for handiness, instead of going to back of van for every job lol

 

[Leader]

Well, it's a stop gap solution for now. I needed a new one anyway. My longer term plan is one of the fixed blade electricians knives. I'm looking at several that have been suggested in this thread.

What knife did you end up with SC and what did you base your decision on? I'm looking for a decent one just now.

 

[Squid]

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[SparkyChick]

What knife did you end up with SC and what did you base your decision on? I'm looking for a decent one just now.

I haven't made a decision yet, so I'm still using my stop gap Fatmax Folding Stanley. Does the job quite nicely

I guess the issue is if you spend money on a decent knife, you're going to want to keep it which means maintenance (i.e. sharpening)... I struggle to sharpen things. I can only get a decent edge on my wood chisels if I use one of those guide things, and knifes... I've never been able to sharpen a knife properly, so I'm reluctant to spend money on something that will need maintenance that I can't provide. I probably just need to practice, but it's finding the time.

 

[telectrix]

I haven't made a decision yet, so I'm still using my stop gap Fatmax Folding Stanley. Does the job quite nicely

I guess the issue is if you spend money on a decent knife, you're going to want to keep it which means maintenance (i.e. sharpening)... I struggle to sharpen things. I can only get a decent edge on my wood chisels if I use one of those guide things, and knifes... I've never been able to sharpen a knife properly, so I'm reluctant to spend money on something that will need maintenance that I can't provide. I probably just need to practice, but it's finding the time.

 

[SparkyChick]

I know what a whetstone is

But knowing what it is does not unfortunately equate to being able to use it properly. I struggle with the angles and end up with a really naff edge.