Tools you wish you'd bought sooner...
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FlipFlopGriff said:
Silky saw. Great for pruning trees/bushes. Extremely sharp and cuts both ways. Ideal if you're working at height and don't want to risk death by chain saw. Got 2 now - an 18cm and 30cm one.
FFG
Silky's are pull saws. Do rate them though.FFG
I may have posted them in here before but I really like my Facom Robogrip pliers - https://www.tooled-up.com/facom-robogrip-self-adju...
dickymint said:
Alucidnation said:
Gompo said:
dickymint said:
Wait!! before you splash your cash take a look at my weapon of choice - love the way you just flick it open..............
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9bf5WxVnBE
Had mine over two years and love it. This is the new version with a 45* lock so i'm buying another
Tempted myself, does it fold back down with one hand too? I've had folding 'Stanley' knives before and find it a bit of a pain when I have to use both hands to put it away.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9bf5WxVnBE
Had mine over two years and love it. This is the new version with a 45* lock so i'm buying another
Although for DIY use i guess they are ok.
We get the Stanley 10-777 retractable locking knife for our guys but they are almost impossible to find in the uk now.
And no I’m not!
Watchman said:
According to UPS it came from America and turned up today - clearly airfreight... or a wormhole.
Totally excellent purchase - thanks for the recommendation.
Looks really smart. Totally excellent purchase - thanks for the recommendation.
Edited by Watchman on Thursday 18th April 19:58
Might have to pop into Home Depot, when I’m next in the states.
Damn this thread. Knipex 13 92 200 electricians pliers with spring opening. Virtually an entire set of pliers in one unit - needle nose, spring opening, cutters, strippers. £38 on eBay (new) which is over £15 cheaper than Amazon. Having discovered this great saving, I had to go and click BUY didn't I?
So far I've managed to hold back from buying those XL sized pliers/wrench but it's only time...
So far I've managed to hold back from buying those XL sized pliers/wrench but it's only time...
Watchman said:
Damn this thread. Knipex 13 92 200 electricians pliers with spring opening. Virtually an entire set of pliers in one unit - needle nose, spring opening, cutters, strippers. £38 on eBay (new) which is over £15 cheaper than Amazon. Having discovered this great saving, I had to go and click BUY didn't I?
So far I've managed to hold back from buying those XL sized pliers/wrench but it's only time...
But you never thought to post a link! So far I've managed to hold back from buying those XL sized pliers/wrench but it's only time...
JM said:
But you never thought to post a link!
Worth spending a bit more for the VDE version.https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Knipex-Kpx1396...
JM said:
Watchman said:
Damn this thread. Knipex 13 92 200 electricians pliers with spring opening. Virtually an entire set of pliers in one unit - needle nose, spring opening, cutters, strippers. £38 on eBay (new) which is over £15 cheaper than Amazon. Having discovered this great saving, I had to go and click BUY didn't I?
So far I've managed to hold back from buying those XL sized pliers/wrench but it's only time...
But you never thought to post a link! So far I've managed to hold back from buying those XL sized pliers/wrench but it's only time...
Bought these
Knipex 13 92 200 SB Plier for Electrical Installation with Soft Grip and Opening Spring in Blister Packaging, Multi-Colour https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007C1O93Y/ref=cm_sw_r...
Want these
KNIPEX 86 03 400 pliers wrench XL – pliers and spanner in a single tool, chrome-plated, plastic-coated, 400 mm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FBPPKPO/ref=cm_sw_r...
What I bought was £37 on eBay but Amazon seems to be cheapest (or makes no difference) for what I want.
B17NNS said:
JM said:
But you never thought to post a link!
Worth spending a bit more for the VDE version.https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Knipex-Kpx1396...
B17NNS said:
JM said:
But you never thought to post a link!
Worth spending a bit more for the VDE version.https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Knipex-Kpx1396...
Have had the joyous task of removing excess concrete from around a couple of fence posts that were installed using what looks like a dump truck's worth of extra concrete per post.
Was doing it with a brick bolster and a cutting disk on the grinder - one took forever to get level. Bought a diamond cup wheel and frankly the speed it munches the concrete away with is terrifying. I am now looking for things that need to be dissapeared just to satisfy its hunger.
Was doing it with a brick bolster and a cutting disk on the grinder - one took forever to get level. Bought a diamond cup wheel and frankly the speed it munches the concrete away with is terrifying. I am now looking for things that need to be dissapeared just to satisfy its hunger.
WhatHappenedThere said:
AndyAudi said:
What ? How? This is really handy de walt gyro screwdriver, just turn your hand in direction required
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWALT-DCF680G2-QW-DeWalt...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWALT-DCF680G2-QW-DeWalt...
DFBarnett said:
This is really handy de walt gyro screwdriver, just turn your hand in direction required
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWALT-DCF680G2-QW-DeWalt...
Is that easier than pressing a trigger? Seems to be a bit of "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." to me. https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWALT-DCF680G2-QW-DeWalt...
dickymint said:
WhatHappenedThere said:
AndyAudi said:
What ? How? 
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