Some excellent advice. I was lucky enough to do my apprenticeship at an engineering company that had a tool purchase scheme with a local tool store, so I got all my initial tools over the course of my apprenticeship and the cost docked out of my pay packet on a weekly basis. I guess that doesn't happen anymore.
Some great tips for new guys building their collection. I’ve always wondered why…why….why on these veto and velocity tool bag load outs every one has like 10 screwdrivers in their bag the. Talk about how heavy their bag is and how hard it is to find tools… I started out with cheap multi bit screw drivers (you can find a milwaukee 7 bit stubby and regular ratcheting screw driver for about 25 cnd. I’ve done updrafts to wear and Klein and wiha multibits one set of stubbies and regular for each bag. Klein and dewal also make excellent VDS multibit sets I have the dewalt as it come with two handles one small with the restating rear (which is really nice for fast operation) and a larger hand with 8 different shafts. Multi tools as you suggested. I agree. Start cheap…stuff from big box store with lifetime warranties…see what you really really need. The. Upgrade the things you use the most. Great video!
A cheap tool will get the job done indeed (99% of the time) but the time it saves you using professional tools is priceless. I am a diy-guy, I just use my tools for repairmants, maintenance and stuff like that for my flats (that I rent) and for my home, my parrents, etc. I had cheap pliars, cheap screwdrivers, cheap drills, cheap everything.... and it worked until one time a cheap angle grinder gave up without any reason while cutting thin metal (with huge breaks for welding, polishing, etc with other cheap grinders), a fosset broke and I had HUGE problems greaping the pipes with my cheap pliers and so on. I got my hand on some Knipex pliers and it was love at first sight. I am currently upgrading all my pliers to Knipex and bought some new ones (the twingrip, cobolt, etc.. around 20 Knipex pieces so far). Got myself those Wera Kraftform Kompakt with mounting blades (like yours) and felt inlove with Wera. Upgrading currently ALL my screwdrivers to Wera (packages on their way as I write). Can't imagine how those laser cut heads will be if this normal ones grip so well the screws. I am upgrading all screw drivers except for the chisel type ones those I will keep cheap.... really don't see the point to spend 30-40€ on something you hit with a hammer... Most of my power tools are upgraded (from Einhell (brushless) and Parkside (mostly Performance) to Makita LXT, DeWalt 12V and Bosch (and want to buy some more). The only ones that won't be upgraded are the tools that are hardly ever used (some of them brend new in the box for years now). My point is: Ofcourse any person buys whatever he can afford when he can but in my opinion if you can (and time allows it) better save up for a professional tool than to buy a cheap one. You'll end up like me with doubled and tripled tools on whom you've spent a lot of money and just realize at some point "f*** it, my time is more important I can do this a lot easier with that, Knipex, Makita, Wera, etc (pro tool) then with my toy". + there is a higher risk of breaking without knotice situation with cheap tools and then you can be left on site without any tool and if when you send it to the warranty (if it has one) you'll remain without the tool + the risk of the response from the service "you've used a hobby tool for professional jobs" as it happens sometimes in my country.
I work for a boss that provides all tools except luxury tools. For example I got a Bosch 12v drill from him with two batteries. But I bought a bosch 12v impact and bosch 12 hackzall because it makes my job (service plumber and heating tech) easier. I did however buy my own toolbag (veto tech mct) and my own hand tools. I have a full range of screwdrivers slotted , phillips and pozi, but I refrained from getting torx, and use bit’s and a handbitholder instead. I did invest in brand tools, PB swiss, Felo and wera for screwdrivers. channellock and klein for pliers and cutters. Channellocks are not that expensive, but they are my preference over the more expensive knipex cobra’s. I just don’t like the button. In the beginning my bank account took a big hit, but I really enjoy working with my own tools.
I'm one of the people that don't like buying cheaper tools. I take care of them and keep track of them better when I buy higher end. Also I tell myself that these expensive tools will last forever. I realize that it is flawed thinking, but hey at the end of the day if I fall on hard times the resale value is higher. Thanks for the videos
A pair of side cutters and cable cutters like them CK’s you have is a must, better then having a multifunctional sidecutter/stripers due to no being able to do larger size cables
I remember when ACT released their first battery tester...I had to have it ! I gave it to my pal and he still uses it to theis day and I still have a later version now, and it still works also. I am sat here looking some of the same make tools you have there. I got the C&K automatic cable stripper but took it back and ordered the Klein one as the cable stop on the C& K one is plastic and vunerable , the Klein one is metal. I have used Bahco side cutters and pliers for years and still will for daily use but have just topped up my kit with some of the newer multifunction type offerings from Knipex..which I was using before Bahco. I can't count the amount of tool bags I have used and adapted over the years but without a doubt...Veto come out top although I did but a Klein backpack when they were first involved with CEF.
Urrr well draper own knipex but if they were cars, draper would be a vw and knipex a Bentley, same owners but different levels. Drapers are OK I've never seen a linemans but they are a lower tier tool. If you can afford them get a knipex or a klein
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Some excellent advice. I was lucky enough to do my apprenticeship at an engineering company that had a tool purchase scheme with a local tool store, so I got all my initial tools over the course of my apprenticeship and the cost docked out of my pay packet on a weekly basis. I guess that doesn't happen anymore.
You my friend were lucky!!
Some great tips for new guys building their collection. I’ve always wondered why…why….why on these veto and velocity tool bag load outs every one has like 10 screwdrivers in their bag the. Talk about how heavy their bag is and how hard it is to find tools… I started out with cheap multi bit screw drivers (you can find a milwaukee 7 bit stubby and regular ratcheting screw driver for about 25 cnd. I’ve done updrafts to wear and Klein and wiha multibits one set of stubbies and regular for each bag. Klein and dewal also make excellent VDS multibit sets I have the dewalt as it come with two handles one small with the restating rear (which is really nice for fast operation) and a larger hand with 8 different shafts. Multi tools as you suggested. I agree. Start cheap…stuff from big box store with lifetime warranties…see what you really really need. The. Upgrade the things you use the most. Great video!
A cheap tool will get the job done indeed (99% of the time) but the time it saves you using professional tools is priceless. I am a diy-guy, I just use my tools for repairmants, maintenance and stuff like that for my flats (that I rent) and for my home, my parrents, etc. I had cheap pliars, cheap screwdrivers, cheap drills, cheap everything.... and it worked until one time a cheap angle grinder gave up without any reason while cutting thin metal (with huge breaks for welding, polishing, etc with other cheap grinders), a fosset broke and I had HUGE problems greaping the pipes with my cheap pliers and so on. I got my hand on some Knipex pliers and it was love at first sight. I am currently upgrading all my pliers to Knipex and bought some new ones (the twingrip, cobolt, etc.. around 20 Knipex pieces so far). Got myself those Wera Kraftform Kompakt with mounting blades (like yours) and felt inlove with Wera. Upgrading currently ALL my screwdrivers to Wera (packages on their way as I write). Can't imagine how those laser cut heads will be if this normal ones grip so well the screws. I am upgrading all screw drivers except for the chisel type ones those I will keep cheap.... really don't see the point to spend 30-40€ on something you hit with a hammer... Most of my power tools are upgraded (from Einhell (brushless) and Parkside (mostly Performance) to Makita LXT, DeWalt 12V and Bosch (and want to buy some more). The only ones that won't be upgraded are the tools that are hardly ever used (some of them brend new in the box for years now).
My point is: Ofcourse any person buys whatever he can afford when he can but in my opinion if you can (and time allows it) better save up for a professional tool than to buy a cheap one. You'll end up like me with doubled and tripled tools on whom you've spent a lot of money and just realize at some point "f*** it, my time is more important I can do this a lot easier with that, Knipex, Makita, Wera, etc (pro tool) then with my toy". + there is a higher risk of breaking without knotice situation with cheap tools and then you can be left on site without any tool and if when you send it to the warranty (if it has one) you'll remain without the tool + the risk of the response from the service "you've used a hobby tool for professional jobs" as it happens sometimes in my country.
Great, very informative. Thank you!
I've been asking for tools for Christmas and my birthday since I was 10 all klein really nice
@@danstoolroom7700 I've been a sparky since I was 16 I'm 19 now and I've bought 1 tool per week.
@@danstoolroom7700 I'm going to after Christmas, I've watched about 20 of your vidoes so far and now it's 4:00 am
Thanks for the video Dan. I enjoy your vids. 🇬🇧
I work for a boss that provides all tools except luxury tools. For example I got a Bosch 12v drill from him with two batteries. But I bought a bosch 12v impact and bosch 12 hackzall because it makes my job (service plumber and heating tech) easier.
I did however buy my own toolbag (veto tech mct) and my own hand tools.
I have a full range of screwdrivers slotted , phillips and pozi, but I refrained from getting torx, and use bit’s and a handbitholder instead.
I did invest in brand tools, PB swiss, Felo and wera for screwdrivers. channellock and klein for pliers and cutters.
Channellocks are not that expensive, but they are my preference over the more expensive knipex cobra’s. I just don’t like the button.
In the beginning my bank account took a big hit, but I really enjoy working with my own tools.
@@danstoolroom7700 yeah I have that one, still prefer the old blue handles.
I carry 10” channellocks in my bag and 7” alligators in my workpants.
I'm one of the people that don't like buying cheaper tools. I take care of them and keep track of them better when I buy higher end. Also I tell myself that these expensive tools will last forever. I realize that it is flawed thinking, but hey at the end of the day if I fall on hard times the resale value is higher. Thanks for the videos
That's and to be fair if you can afford them why not
A pair of side cutters and cable cutters like them CK’s you have is a must, better then having a multifunctional sidecutter/stripers due to no being able to do larger size cables
great video
My first tools was was the wera set of screw drivers that you have and the nws 6 in one snips
Sounds like a nice set to me, I think if you look on my older videos you'll see I had those 6 in 1 nws at some point
Thank you very much. This was super helpful.
Glad it helped and hopefully ga e you some ideas
Thanks for your useful information
Yes you do need that tool. You need ALL OF THEM. 😏
I remember when ACT released their first battery tester...I had to have it ! I gave it to my pal and he still uses it to theis day and I still have a later version now, and it still works also.
I am sat here looking some of the same make tools you have there.
I got the C&K automatic cable stripper but took it back and ordered the Klein one as the cable stop on the C& K one is plastic and vunerable , the Klein one is metal.
I have used Bahco side cutters and pliers for years and still will for daily use but have just topped up my kit with some of the newer multifunction type offerings from Knipex..which I was using before Bahco.
I can't count the amount of tool bags I have used and adapted over the years but without a doubt...Veto come out top although I did but a Klein backpack when they were first involved with CEF.
How do you keep your hand tools from rusting and tarnishing?
@@danstoolroom7700 I’m assuming the chrome finish prevents rusting?
@@YesImhymn yes, chrome finish is usually only a little more money for better rust-rptection
Tanks for the vídeo , Lengths here from Portugal 🇵🇹 (subscrito)
Yes. Yes I do need my Wera stubby driver!
But do you need it to be insulated?
good stuff mate
Cheers steve
Squid? What kind of currency is that?
The best kind sir
There is a mathematical equation to work out how many tools you need. If n is the the tools you have n+1 is the perfect amount of tools.
Is draper expert any good
Urrr well draper own knipex but if they were cars, draper would be a vw and knipex a Bentley, same owners but different levels. Drapers are OK I've never seen a linemans but they are a lower tier tool. If you can afford them get a knipex or a klein
Why is your drill an 18 volt
What do you mean, why wouldn't it be?
Get a good friend in a hard ware store.