New Home Tool Kit Recomendations please

[Kaelic]

Having to buy a friend a toolkit for his new home.

Budget is about £200

Whats the best quality/value kit I can get him? Needs to be a general purpose one not strictly automotive etc..


Thanks in advance!

[creasede]

best thing to do wud be give him some vouchers!!

i think u just cant *buy* a toolkit, u have to build it up by doing those jobs and needing the tools!

[Simpo Two]

creasede said:

i think u just cant *buy* a toolkit, u have to build it up by doing those jobs and needing the tools!

Yep. Otherwise a third will never be used and a third will have to be upgraded. But I agree it's not the same as getting a great big box

Take a wander round B&Q and have a look.

[Plotloss]

www.stanleyworks.co.uk

[B17NNS]

I'd agree with what others have said. 'Toolkits' in general will have lots of pieces, most of which will never be used and generally be of poor quality.

It suggest you buy the basics and get good quality. As and when a more specific task arises your friend can add to it.

Tool Box
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/products.jsp?i...

Tape Measure
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/products.jsp?i...

Pencils
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/69686/Hand-Tools/Mea...

Knife
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/72804/Ironmongery/To...

Hammer
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/36630/Hand-Tools/Ham...

Spirit Level
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/20986/Hand-Tools/Las...

Selection of screwdrivers
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/87036/Hand-Tools/Scr...

Saw
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/51265/Hand-Tools/Saw...

Chisels
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/78783/Ironmongery/To...

Pliers
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/products.jsp?i...

Perhaps some screws and plugs
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/26797/Screws/Interio...

I've just spent your £200. All of the items will get used and most will last a lifetime if looked after.

Edited by B17NNS on Tuesday 29th June 00:02

[Simpo Two]

B17NNS said:

Tool Box
Tape Measure
Pencils
Knife
Hammer
Spirit Level
Selection of screwdrivers
Saw
Chisels
Pliers
Perhaps some screws and plugs

Working from that:

Knife - Stanley for heavy work and and craft knife (snap-off) for light duties.
Hammer - Chunky claw hammer and cross-pein hammer
Screwdrivers - straight and Philips, good quality not Chinese cheese ones. Also an electrical screwdriver.
Saw - panel, tenon and hack should suffice for most things.
Pliers - add fine-nosed.

But you forgot a vital one - a decent electric drill and range of bits.

[Sheets Tabuer]

Paint stirring stick.

[Laurel Green]

Sheets Tabuer said:

Paint stirring stick.

I find multi coloured ones the best.

Plus, a good setsquare.

[Kaelic]

thanks guys

some great ideas

I will probably go buy him some screwfix vouchers as they seem to have a great range and lots of things which will help him sort his house out.

[Simpo Two]

The only issue with Screwfix is that you can't handle the tools before you buy them, you're just buying from a photo, like Argos. That may or may not be a factor to him.

If you only get one thing, get the electric drill. I'd go for mains with switchable hammer action, because the first thing he'll need to do is put shelves etc up.

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 29th June 10:42

[TubbyRutter]

Simpo Two said:

The only issue with Screwfix is that you can't handle the tools before you buy them, you're just buying from a photo, like Argos. That may or may not be a factor to him.

This is very important, when i bought my hammer i felt the need to try them all out by taking a few practice swings with each in the isle at B&Q!

Edited by TubbyRutter on Tuesday 29th June 10:49

[Sheets Tabuer]

Although if you test their knives with a slashing motion they ask you to leave