Buying Tools Seperate vs Kit

[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