what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[Mikegh]

Just replaced damn near all my tools

Spent decent money on cutting and stripping tools and screwdrivers and cordless kit

A few things like auger bits I just buy cheap kits now , sharpen them and ---- them


Metal wear is 90% of it

 

[Mikegh]

Will be interesting in learning how you get on with this.

€17 megger

Seems to be ok, hooked it up to an old multimeter

500v/1000v readings were off on low battery, ok with different battery

 

[Lister1987]

Collapsing stool. Also have a 'standard Rectangular one but that does get as much use as this.

 

[DPG]

Collapsing stool. Also have a 'standard Rectangular one but that does get as much use as this.

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That's a good idea that.

 

[Lister1987]

That's a good idea that.

Certainly helps at second fix and testing

 

[Mikegh]

Was up on one of these collapsing ladders recently, didn't quite trust it

I think it's the 'collapsing' in the name that makes me wary

 

[Mikegh]

Got one of these today , not liking it yet

Dunno why they put all those extras on the handles of these gadgets , crimping and cutting

 

[Dustydazzler]

I have one of those , it lives in my spares box

Only time I use it is if you have a bunch of small flex cables to strip then it is quite good , you can shove up to 1mm flex in the jaws and it will pop off the outer sheath is one motion

 

[Mikegh]

I'll send it back most likely , might try an ergostrip for flexes

 

[Zerax]

I'll send it back most likely , might try an ergostrip for flexes

I use an ergostrip... it works well.. I wouldn't want to work without it now.

 

[SparkySy]

I really like my ergostrip too, it's great for cat5 and coax as well as flex, I even use it on the inner bedding of SWA cables!

 

[nicebutdim]

Would love to hear thought on the Ergostrip as most people I've heard mention it were paid Youtubers. Hard to beat CK shears for stripping sheath of round cables, but not so great for getting inside boxes.

Collapsing stool. Also have a 'standard Rectangular one but that does get as much use as this.

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Had one of these on my Amazon list for about a year, but can never quite get around to buying one. Reviews seem to indicate that quality varies wildly between the numerous versions available.

 

[Dustydazzler]

If the Ergostrip was cheaper I might get me self one , but at £35 i cant justify buying another tool which will probably just end up life living in my spares junk tool box

My spares box is already full of torx drivers , nut drivers , stubby drivers , various pliers and bits that rarely see the light of day

 

[SparkySy]

It's funny because when I first saw the ergostrip I thought it was just another overpriced thing that would end up in my workshop not being used, well £35 is spendy for some plastic with blades in it but I have probably had it just under a year now and it does get a fair bit of use, wouldn't say daily as I don't always do installation work every day but I use it on most jobs and it's in my daily carry! The small knife blade on it is handier than I thought it would be as well.

 

[casperLennon]

The ergostrip is definitely worth the money. I use it most days.

 

[casperLennon]

And I’m not a paid youtuber

 

[pc1966]

Dunno why they put all those extras on the handles of these gadgets , crimping and cutting

Agreed. I pondered on using an angle grinder to remove the crimp bits on the inside of the handles as all they manage is to bite you palms.

 

[nicebutdim]

Agreed. I pondered on using an angle grinder to remove the crimp bits on the inside of the handles as all they manage is to bite you palms.

Might do just that. Cutter and crimper are of no use whatsoever and that occasional bite hurts like hell.

 

[SparkySy]

I don't understand why they would put those crimp munklers onto them they are only ever going to cause pain and are about as much use as a chocolate tea pot!

 

[Dustydazzler]

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Does anyone use Or has anyone used one of these?

My dad has about 3 or 4 of these in his tool box , I personally have never used one but were they a popular thing back in the day ?

 

[timhoward]

Got one of these today , not liking it yet

Dunno why they put all those extras on the handles of these gadgets , crimping and cutting
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Like you, my first 20 minutes fiddling with these were frustrating. Then I got the knack and for T&E up to 2.5 and singles they work well enough to hold a place in my main grab bag. Might be worth fiddling a little longer before rejecting.

 

[LastManOnline]

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Does anyone use Or has anyone used one of these?

My dad has about 3 or 4 of these in his tool box , I personally have never used one but were they a popular thing back in the day ?

Me. Lasted donkeys years until a shower of rain got in to my tool box.

 

[Dustydazzler]

These strippers which are similar to the above ,see to be used a heck of a lot in America & Canada

Klein-Kurve® Wire Stripper / Cutter, 8-20 AWG - K11095 | Klein Tools

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[pc1966]

Does anyone use Or has anyone used one of these?

My dad has about 3 or 4 of these in his tool box , I personally have never used one but were they a popular thing back in the day ?

I have one and its only use is for cutting brass screws using the threaded hold slicing bit!

Useless for crimping, barely tolerable as wire stripper.

 

[pc1966]

These strippers which are similar to the above ,see to be used a heck of a lot in America & Canada

Those are very like the Ideal T-stripper style of tool, work very well for wire stripping. The smaller sized one (below electrical power work) is nice and sharp and does a decent job of stripping PTFE wire which is difficult. For example:

https://cpc.farnell.com/ideal/45-121/t-stripper-16-26-awg-stranded/dp/TL00592

 

[Mikegh]

Customer handed me one of these electric handsaw things as I'd forgotten my handsaw

Dunno the name but I was impressed for light work anyway

Needed a guide to get started accurately

 

[nicebutdim]

Reciprocating saw?

Builders love them as they're perfect for rough work. Definitely serve a purpose, but I never carry mine to work as it takes up too much valuable toolbox space.

 

[Mikegh]

Reciprocating saw?

Builders love them as they're perfect for rough work. Definitely serve a purpose, but I never carry mine to work as it takes up too much valuable toolbox space.

Blade looks like a handsaw blade except it's electric

Not the same as the reciprocating saws I just googled

 

[nicebutdim]

Bladec looks like a handsaw blade except it's electric

Not the same as the reciprocating saws I just googled

Google drew a blank with that. I've no idea what it is.

 

[Mikegh]

Google drew a blank with that. I've no idea what it is.

I'll find it on Amazon or somewhere and post it

 

[Mikegh]

 

[telectrix]

i have a 110V makita recip. and an Aldi 20V cordless. the cordless one is brill. only cost around £60 with battery and charger.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-20v-reciprocating-saw/p/802098556435400

 

[Mikegh]

I seen the Aldi impact driver bare tool for about £10 , couldn't believe it really

Bout 150nm if I recall

 

[Zimmerin]

The convenience of them holding nuts is far outweighed by the hassle of trying to pick nuts out of the driver. They'd be great if you never had to remove nuts.

Wera

 

[Lister1987]

Wera

Double ended butt-plug? Why are you bringing
plumbing tools into this thread?

 

[buzzlightyear]

Double ended butt-plug? Why are you bringing
plumbing tools into this thread?

will it go sideways only you can answer.

 

[Zimmerin]

Double ended butt-plug? Why are you bringing
plumbing tools into this thread?

If that little thing, plugs your butt, you better eat slowly.