(Electrician's) Tools of choice

[atm]

just starting my collection and i know there is lots to get however i am putting together a small set everyday on the job hand tools (drivers/pliers/strippers etc.. am staying away from shop brands so what brand would you recommend please.. something that will last?

thanks for your help.

 

[GaryMo]

I use Bahco for side cutters, pliers, long nose pliers etc and Irazola for insulated screwdrivers.

 

[SeanT]

Snap On, if you've got the money to spend (not sure how many leccy type tools they make mind, tends to be mechanics stuff)

 

[daytona]

irazola screwdrivers.
everything else ck,except the sandvik hacksaw

 

[RF Lighting]

My tools: (slightly out of date, but you get the idea)

 

[TCDIY]

So that's what you use insulation tape for!

 

[atm]

irazola screwdrivers.
everything else ck,except the sandvik hacksaw

ck?

 

[RF Lighting]

http://www.ck-tools.com/key_ranges.htm

 

[streetlighter]

Im fed up with my insulated screwdrivers the blades keep snapping and ive used most brands.
I tend to use Stanley fat max drivers now and insulate them with PVC tape.
I hav some of the Irwin vise-grip pliers and they are good quality and of reasnoble price too.

 

[fattony]

I use Bahco for side cutters, pliers, long nose pliers etc and Irazola for insulated screwdrivers.

Bahco are great, expensive but probably worth it if you dont have an apprentice that will 'eat your tools' they have the lifetime guarantee

 

[GaryMo]

Bahco are great, expensive but probably worth it if you dont have an apprentice that will 'eat your tools' they have the lifetime guarantee

Normally I would only replace a set when I've blown a hole in them. They can handle most things but not hundreds, or thousands of amps!

 

[Barnman]

Getting all of your tools out for a pic - now that is sad - or proffessional dedication.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Its an insurance scam....

 

[333rocky333]

Do you have big hands !!
I would reccomend the big red handled knipex 1000v range,
pliers,cutters,etc
From RS they are not cheap though.
RS

 

[oharaf]

Beat me to it Barnam

RF I hope you have a suitably robust Apprentice for carrying that lot for you.

One of my old mans "tests" for his potential apprentices was to have them run 100 yards with the tool bag and dig a trench 3ft long and 18 inches deep.

Oh the good old days