Handy tools that you couldn't live without

[Aindowsimon]

Looking for someone else's tool that they can't do without

 

[Octopus]

knowledge and hands on experience.

 

[Andy78]

Buttscratcher !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBemDRn2jLM

 

[ipf]

Looking for someone else's tool that they can't do without

You'd probably have to nick it, if they value it that much

 

[Aindowsimon]

Just seen a previous thread very similar to this one . No seriouse answer there either lol

 

[Paul.M]

Wet wipes. Always keep some in the van because you never know????????

 

[Phil]

apart from all the obvious ones is, fluke t5, snips, drivers, mft and led work light. it would have to be either my 18v durofix impact driver or the multitool.

 

[Paul.M]

apart from all the obvious ones is, fluke t5, snips, drivers, mft and led work light. it would have to be either my 18v durofix impact driver or the multitool.

Another thing you could have is a First Aid kit, splint, bandages and the most direct route from site to the local A&E. The last one was the only one I used lol.


Just getting my own back from the last time mate pmsl.

 

[Phil]

Another thing you could have is a First Aid kit, splint, bandages and the most direct route from site to the local A&E. The last one was the only one I used lol.


Just getting my own back from the last time mate pmsl.

that`s fine. How about your signed up for a corporate run this year and not in a police van

 

[Paul.M]

Ok sensible answer. SWA cutters if you want to spend £120 on them.

 

[Paul.M]

that`s fine. How about your signed up for a corporate run this year and not in a police van

Its already been and gone this year, besides, being in a police van reminds me of my teenage life.


I've still got the medal for that charity run. Should have given it to the police man that drove me to the finish line. I'm keeping the t-shirt though lol.

 

[Eggster71]

Bucket handle. Sounds stupid but it rules when you're trying to fish cables out of a studwall or ceiling. Also very handy for lv downlighters to push the trancformers/ jb etc out of the way. Was working on a firm doing pub refurbs and got the p**s ripped out of me for a total of 2 days. Then the labourers lost all their bucket handles!

 

[Andrewr3]

My van, and importantly its remote locking van keys is probably my most commonly used tool.

 

[Dizzy_Maskell]

For me gotta be a comfy chair

 

[pyrosym]

The Lackey - he's one tool I couldn't do without he does all sorts of things I couldn't be bothered to do any more!

The Lackey aka tea maker, house basher, bacon sarnie fetcher, stooge, cable feeder, back scratcher, live tester!

 

[bigspark17]

Watch.. Tell when tea break is near!

 

[Andy78]

Everyone is gonna hate me for this but........my smartphone

• Takes photos for future reference that i can add notes to
• has calculator and cable calc app for quick on site calcs
• internet for manufacturers data off websites/website price checking for quick estimates
• LED torch
• camera and video to use as an inspection camera under floors
• calendar for noting dates
• notepad for writing lists
• PDF reader for easy access to technical docs
• Games for toilet time

I wouldn't be lost without it, but it's damn useful !

 

[telectrix]

trying to get my mobile phone to do all that. can't seem to get it sorted.

 

[Andy78]

I remember my dad's mate having one of those Tel. Must have been around '83 ish. A great big motorola thing it was. The carry battery was like a car battery !

 

[gnuuser]

sets of handcuffs to keep the stupid bosses away from the panels we are working on. and butt armor to keep them from sticking it to us.:21:

a good sharpie marker and label ties when pulling in multiple cables in a motor control panel

 

[Tiny Spark]

Swiss army knife.
Use it on nearly every job for something!

 

[sledgehammer]

Led lenser h7 fire something or other head torch. Awesome bit of kit, sod lighting the entire site.

 

[shanky887614]

Led lenser h7 fire something or other head torch. Awesome bit of kit, sod lighting the entire site.

got one and there awsome, don't look at them when you turn them on or you will see stars.

that and small set of rods that stay in my bag at all times. ive lost count how many times they have saved the day

 

[Andrewr3]

Everyone is gonna hate me for this but........my smartphone

• Takes photos for future reference that i can add notes to
• has calculator and cable calc app for quick on site calcs
• internet for manufacturers data off websites/website price checking for quick estimates
• LED torch
• camera and video to use as an inspection camera under floors
• calendar for noting dates
• notepad for writing lists
• PDF reader for easy access to technical docs
• Games for toilet time

I wouldn't be lost without it, but it's damn useful !

The one above that has tipped the balance for me to get a smart phone is the inspection under floors use. I could have done with that yesterday.

 

[Andy78]

The one above that has tipped the balance for me to get a smart phone is the inspection under floors use. I could have done with that yesterday.

The Nexus 4 has recently dropped in price, £159 for 8Gb £199 for 16Gb. Whichever phone you get, get a good strong case for it. Otterbox and Griffin make some good ones. I dont have a proper case and mine is pretty scuffed up now.

Alternatively Lidl had some inspection cameras for £70 last week lol

 

[Former Sponsor TM]

For me it used to be a Fein cutter. It paid itself back within a couple of jobs - the only downside was the cost of replacement blades....

Chris