redtop Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 so in an effort to cheer myself up given my builder has done a runner; ime going to top up my tool store ? So, timber build with timber cladding and loads of decking. Already got a decent mitre saw, hand held circular saw and cheap jigsaw. whats the next most useful tool to get. Going to have to cut everything from chamfer for timber infill for RSJ's down to angles and clean cuts for ceder cladding, kitchen worktops, etc. Might also be getting some rough cut oak planks for free to turn into shelves.. and everything in between. Table saw, planer, thicknesser, router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, redtop said: so in an effort to cheer myself up given my builder has done a runner; ime going to top up my tool store ? So, timber build with timber cladding and loads of decking. Already got a decent mitre saw, hand held circular saw and cheap jigsaw. whats the next most useful tool to get. Going to have to cut everything from chamfer for timber infill for RSJ's down to angles and clean cuts for ceder cladding, kitchen worktops, etc. Might also be getting some rough cut oak planks for free to turn into shelves.. and everything in between. Table saw, planer, thicknesser, router? All 4 of your suggestions, obviously ! But you forgot the plunge saw and rails. Honestly it’s one of those pieces of kit you never realised you REALLY needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 No mention of a simple hand held electric plane or a multi tool in your list. They are essentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, ProDave said: No mention of a simple hand held electric plane or a multi tool in your list. They are essentials. The multi tool suggestion is an exceedingly good point. Another of those tools where you really don’t know how you managed before you had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtop Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 I forgot multi-tool! that's on my 'gonna get' list anyway. plunge saw and rails; sounds intersting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 A quality cordless impact driver and drill. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Pick a battery technology then buy to match. Stick with one, wether it is LXT, Flex or whatever. 3 batteries then add impact driver, multi tool and circular saw. Then work out from that if you’re doing a lot of sheet work then a decent plunge saw and rail set is a must have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Positive placement nail gun for all those hangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Whatever you buy, photograph each item, keep the invoice, photograph each invoice. Security mark each one Consider a tool safe Make sure your insurance cover for the total value of hand tools is adequate. I got to £5000 worth astonishingly quickly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: I got to £5000 worth astonishingly quickly Very true. I spent around £7k on tools to build my house. I wonder how many people include that cost when calculating cost/m2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 if you are buŷing several, take a careful look at the sets. One may match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 11 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: [....] Consider a tool safe [...] I have a Van Vault type safe that I got from an auction and replaced the locks on it. Cost about £70 and the locks were £30. I'll sell it on in a couple of months and I'll make my money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Declan52 said: A quality cordless impact driver and drill. Totally use these every day and forever after. QUALITY being the important word for these two items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 45 minutes ago, PeterStarck said: [...] I wonder how many people include that cost when calculating cost/m2. I do. Erm ... have to. The plan is to sell off at least some, but keep the Festool stuff that I slid in under the radar. Hope SWMBO doesn't read this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 A decent quality Green line laser will be invaluable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 hour ago, nod said: [...] Green line laser [...] Is it worth selling my beautiful Bosch red line (380 GLL 3) and and buying a green equivlent? (Please say - yes - ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtop Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: Is it worth selling my beautiful Bosch red line (380 GLL 3) and and buying a green equivlent? (Please say - yes - ) yes to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Do you want my red laser ? + L-Box, receivers (2, one never used) , staff attachment, laser target, bubble level for the staff, wall / multi-surface attachment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtop Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 minute ago, AnonymousBosch said: Do you want my red laser ? + L-Box, receivers (2, one never used) , staff attachment, laser target, bubble level for the staff, wall / multi-surface attachment well I havnt got one and will need one, so depending on price yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 OK. PM on its way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 hour ago, AnonymousBosch said: Is it worth selling my beautiful Bosch red line (380 GLL 3) and and buying a green equivlent? (Please say - yes - ) I’ve both Red is fine indoors out of direct sunlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA3222 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, PeterStarck said: Very true. I spent around £7k on tools to build my house. I wonder how many people include that cost when calculating cost/m2. I have - but I daresay I am an outlier in this regard. This comes back to how in my opinion self builders tend to ignore things to convince themselves it was cheaper than it was. Off topic though so I'll say no more. I've just bought a brush less impact driver as I have a lot of long screws to put in. I dare say I will add to that family before long, perhaps a multitool though I've never used one before, not sure what i would use it for but everyone seems to say they are a must have! Edited April 24, 2020 by LA3222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Paslode im350 nail gun, stapler. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 3 hours ago, LA3222 said: perhaps a multitool though I've never used one before, not sure what i would use it for but everyone seems to say they are a must have! I bought my first one only a few years ago and I wished I'd had earlier for some jobs. I bought an Erbauer because I wasn't sure how much use it would get but it's very good for the money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, PeterStarck said: I bought my first one only a few years ago and I wished I'd had earlier for some jobs. I bought an Erbauer because I wasn't sure how much use it would get but it's very good for the money. Fab, handy little tool. I bought a bosch, but it used to eat the batteries, so bought a corded Makita. Do love the corded Makita, and it comes with a very long lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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