New Tools

[stevdev]

Hi Guys,

I'm wondering what "smaller" tools will be come handy in the future. I've just bought myself the basic tools such as pipe cutters, 10 and 12 inch water pump pliers, shifters, pipe wrench, hammer, chisel, gas etc.

What other tools would you guys recommend, the smaller tools that come handy?

Thanks

 

[Meady]

Hacksaw, adjustable spanners, screwdrivers, tape measure, Stanley knife, lots of pencils because if your like me you will loose at least one a week

 

[mike-c]

You might only use it once in a blue moon but a 28mm pipe slice will one day turn out to be a godsend for you.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

bahco 6" and 8" wide jaw adjustables i use them every day the codes are 8" 9031 and 6" 9029

 

[jtsplumbing]

Buying tools is endless, you never have enough , you may think you do, but you always find something that may come in handy ! Depends what type of work you are going to cover ? Basic Plumbing / Drainage / Heating installation / Boiler repairs ? different fields different tools.

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

Pipe benders are a must. Volt alert pen is often overlooked but really handy imho

 

[Ermintrude]

The tPI pens have a life time warranty. Brake and they replace no quibbles

 

[gasmanrob]

Billy is a small tool

 

[AWheating]

Billy is a small tool

we dont need to know your things pet name

 

[Ermintrude]

Monument olive cutters 8 mm for trvs

 

[iiplumbing]

Small 1 1/2" dia "dentist" mirror on telescopic handle
Self standing powerful (but smallish) torch
Head torch
tool belt
work trousers with knee pads
Armeg jaw dropper basin tap wrench

Just to start naming a few!!!

Russ

 

[Ray Stafford]

The best knee pads you can afford.

 

[iiplumbing]

The best knee pads you can afford.

In truth the best, (snickers bean bag and snickers XTR D30) are the best IMO and at £25 they cannot be said to be "unaffordable"

They save your knees (which are priceless) and take one job to pay back!

That's what I call an investment, and tax free as they are claimed back as protective workwear!

Russ

 

[Killy Bing]

In truth the best, (snickers bean bag and snickers XTR D30) are the best IMO and at £25 they cannot be said to be "unaffordable"

They save your knees (which are priceless) and take one job to pay back!

That's what I call an investment, and tax free as they are claimed back as protective workwear!

Russ

and redbacks are great too

 

[unitedgas]

Ratcheting rad spanner, bungs for rads/tanks, soldering mat, insulated screwdrivers, files.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

The best knee pads you can afford.

and redbacks are great too

i have just ordered a pair of redbacks after struggling with thin foam ones for a while

 

[woodytheplumber]

i only ever buy Stanley insulated screw drivers they seem to last forever and not many other trades other than the sparks have them so you can usually keep a go eye on them when the chippies are about or who ever else (with exception to my wickes 450 long screwdrivers they are also ****ot!

 

[MOSSEP]

Armeg tap spanner kit is great, one of the best tools Ive bought in a while

 

[Ermintrude]

How long do red backs stay comfy? My snickers ones done 6 months ( average) now they need a change

 

[Atouchofgas]

Had mine for 1.5 years, been through the wash and still comfy. Only negative is they are a bit heavier than normal pads

 

[rpm]

How long do red backs stay comfy? My snickers ones done 6 months ( average) now they need a change

Recently brought the red backs after using foam for years and find them great but they are heavy and shorter in lenght so they fall to the bottom of the knee pockets with Dickies trousers.

 

[Orry Clayton]

this... love mine

 

[lame plumber]

this... love mine

hasnt seen a lot of use by the looks of things

 

[Orry Clayton]

it has since that picture was taken... can near enough strip a boiler with it, using only this.

 

[stevetheplumber]

The best knee pads you can afford.

do they do pads for armchair plumbers?