Cool Tools To Giveaway for a Blog Review

My most useful tool is my Wera 18 Piece insulated interchangeable screwdriver set.

Comes with a selection of flat blades, Philips, Pozi, Philips/slotted, Pozi/slotted and winged, triangle and square panel door keys. All clip into the insulated handle. Even comes with one of those pesky neon screwdrivers. Everything fits into a neat little tool roll.

This lives in a tool case I have for protection relay testing along with all the test leads, switches and resistors used when testing.

For my overalls pocket, I always have a pen style door key, that has an interchangeable flat blade and Philips bit.

As per a few others on here, I too have a good selection of tools, so can miss out on this road test, unless you are in the strange position of struggling for volunteers.

Kind regards

Wera 18 Piece insulated interchangeable screwdriver set.

I have a Wiha 3809 with interchangable bits inside the handle.

It's handy but I find the end a bit large in some situations.

I'd be keen to try out the Milwaukee Tool 60-piece Shockwave Series Impact Driver Set

I have a couple of other interchangable bits, but the quality is certainly not there.

My tools range from electical and automotive thru to mechanical engineering (I have the others, but I'm missing a TIG Welder if you have one to test)

My philosophy with tools is to always buy the most expensive version you can afford (without paying inflated prices).

As you use tool/s you'll find you use they get used more often, and the last thing you need is a worn out one at that critical moment.

Replacing substandard tools costs more in the long run, so avoiding it in the first place is always cheaper.

I'm not sure I have 'cool' tools ... most are either essential, or I've found them to be useful, so I've purchased them.

Some were deliberately purchased for one time use, and I spoke to one builder who priced his jobs to include battery powered drill, trimsaw, etc and then left it with the homeowner afterwards. It saved him on worn out batteries etc that slowed down the job or added unwanted frustration.

Not having the right tool often adds unnecessary time and frustration, which isn't what you want.

Cheers

Mark

Wera 18 Piece insulated interchangeable screwdriver set.

I have a Wiha 3809 with interchangable bits inside the handle.

It's handy but I find the end a bit large in some situations.

I'd be keen to try out the Milwaukee Tool 60-piece Shockwave Series Impact Driver Set

I have a couple of other interchangable bits, but the quality is certainly not there.

My tools range from electical and automotive thru to mechanical engineering (I have the others, but I'm missing a TIG Welder if you have one to test)

My philosophy with tools is to always buy the most expensive version you can afford (without paying inflated prices).

As you use tool/s you'll find you use they get used more often, and the last thing you need is a worn out one at that critical moment.

Replacing substandard tools costs more in the long run, so avoiding it in the first place is always cheaper.

I'm not sure I have 'cool' tools ... most are either essential, or I've found them to be useful, so I've purchased them.

Some were deliberately purchased for one time use, and I spoke to one builder who priced his jobs to include battery powered drill, trimsaw, etc and then left it with the homeowner afterwards. It saved him on worn out batteries etc that slowed down the job or added unwanted frustration.

Not having the right tool often adds unnecessary time and frustration, which isn't what you want.

Cheers

Mark

I feel the same.. it is nearly always regrettable buying a cheap tool.

I recently picked up a hot air tool, because the old one went kaput. The new one is several times the price of the old one, not extreme top-end but it is far better quality, and hopefully isn't going to fail on me for a while.

Also I've been doing a lot of cable stuff recently (thin coax and chassis wiring crimping type stuff), so I'll hopefully write up a mini report soon about what tools I'm finding useful these days in that area. There is a trade show where I'll probably need to do last-minute wiring, so I'm only taking lightweight, compact tools in the luggage.

mcb1  wrote:

 

Wera 18 Piece insulated interchangeable screwdriver set.

I have a Wiha 3809 with interchangable bits inside the handle.

It's handy but I find the end a bit large in some situations.

 

 

 

Yes, I have found that style of bit holder make access awkward on occasion. I have overcome some of the issues by purchasing long series bits.

The only problem with these is that the bits have the notch for the locking style holder and do wobble a biting a magnetic holder.

Kind regards

I'm right with you on not buying cheap tools but then, I found the Hakko CHP-170 Micro Cutter; the only exception to the rule I've come across. Works pretty well, the cutter blades are perfectly aligned, comfortable to use, absolutely no rust over years of usage and really darn cheap.

Luis