Home/DIY tool kit, recommended and what you got?
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sgtBerbatov said:
Web developer by trade, hobby chippy/mechanic/cook in the spare time.
Hand saws, I have a Stanley FatMax but I don't think it's much good as a long term saw. So I'm interested to hear of better quality saws out there.
Another software jockey here who also does the same hobbies!Hand saws, I have a Stanley FatMax but I don't think it's much good as a long term saw. So I'm interested to hear of better quality saws out there.
Handsaw wise I quite like my Irwin I've got. It cuts well and wasn't particularly expensive.
Tool wise I find myself using my impact driver a hell of a lot (I bought a Makita DTD152 one bare). I bought a 2kg Bosch blue SDS too which was pretty cheap on Amazon (£60 or so) - normally it's £100. A lot lighter than some of the cheap SDS drills (which are 5-6kg class) and still has reasonable performance (it'll chase, albeit slowly).
A power testing stick (I paid out for a Fluke one) is worth picking up. Whilst some people say you should use a proper tester, these will give you an indication if something is live whilst being a s
t ton safer than the old neon screwdrivers.One tool I love is my pipe slicer. Before I used to use a hacksaw to cut copper pipe. A pipe slice makes it so much easier and quicker. Well worth getting one if you're doing any plumbing.
Du1point8 said:
what pipe slicer do you have?
Need to get one for the other half as she wants to make something out of old industrial copper pipe...
This type are utterly idiot-proof.Need to get one for the other half as she wants to make something out of old industrial copper pipe...
https://www.screwfix.com/p/monument-tools-autocut-...
The downside is that you need separate cutters for 15mm, 22mm, microbore.
The adjustable-size ones are OK, and cheap, but it's easy to put too much pressure on and dink the pipe.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/3-28mm-manual-multi-mat...
Du1point8 said:
what pipe slicer do you have?
Need to get one for the other half as she wants to make something out of old industrial copper pipe...
Depends what you mean by industrial copper pipe? If it's all the same diameter then this style is by far the most simple to use.Need to get one for the other half as she wants to make something out of old industrial copper pipe...
https://www.screwfix.com/p/monument-tools-autocut-...
However if you're looking at different diameters then you'd be better off with something like this.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/rothenberger-no-50-12-4...
The former is much better in a plumbing application as you can cut into already installed pipes with awkward access. The latter sounds like it would suit her needs better.
Classy6 said:
rufusgti said:
As above, building a kit straight off the batt will leave you with unused tools. Its amazing what can be achieved with the most basic of hand tools. If you hit a job that needs a powered sander, go buy the best one to your budget that will last for years. But never buy anything because you think it may come in handy.
Currently doing my bathroom, so far in the last month I've had to fork out for pipe cutters, angle grinder, laser level, tile cutter and a massive jackhammer/breaker!TooMany2cvs said:
CoolDrink said:
I would recommend the Apollo 161-piece household tool kit. I bought one from Home Depot and it's amazing!! It has every type of tool you could possibly need.
And would you be so kind as to point me to my nearest Home Depot? I don't think there's one in Hereford...$65 on Amazon US (should be able to get them to deliver)
https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Tools-DT0738-Screwdr...
Or if you try Amazon UK its......... 233 GBP
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apollo-Tools-Household-Re...
From the same company!!
Amazon Bank holiday sale will be abused by me this weekend.
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