Most important tools

[jono1987]

Due to start training as a plumber and want to start building my tools up now to save me spending in bulk at a later date. I appreciate it does take a long time to build up all of the tools needed but what tools are essential kit like pipe cutters and basin wrench etc

 

[harrisp]

Just off the top of my head,

Decent trousers.
A decent stanley knife, probably my most used tool .
Medium pair of grips and a small pair which live in my pocket.
Pencil, in my pocket
Tape measure again in my pockets,
decent cutters for plastic, hep20/speedfit and waste pipe (quicker and neater than using a hacksaw).
15mm, 22mm pipe slices and an adjustable cutter.
Screwdrivers
Hammer and chisels
Hacksaw and junior hacksaw.

Plus much more but they are my most used.

 

[billybongo]

harrisp , what is the ultimate stanley knife or are they much of a muchness

 

[stevetheplumber]

biro to write the bill