Other FULL site tool kit, recommendations?

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  1. rainbowbridge

    rainbowbridge Minimodder

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    Need to buy a tool kit with EVERY THING in it, hex keys, screw drivers, hammer, plyers, all types of screw driver head maybe including security head type, all in a either a bref case or some kind of suitable bag, case.

    Price between £100 and what ever it is.


    I took a quick look at snap on but I dont think they do such a tool kit.
     
  2. Stuey

    Stuey You will be defenestrated!

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    You might be better off buying things separately.

    Snap-on does make tool kits, they're primarily focused on sockets and drive tools.

    What are you looking to use these tools on?

    Hex keys should be easy - check out Bondhus or Wera. Screwdrivers should be easy as well.

    Hammer? Claw hammer, dead-blow, ball pein? What's the application?

    Pliers? Needle-nose, side-cutting or combination pliers, and a pair of diagonal cutters should get you started.

    All types of screwdriver head? Torx, slotted, Phillips, Pozi, square, security/tamper-proof Torx. Wiha makes a nice 40-piece kit that includes a good selection of drivers for relatively cheap.

    What about nut drivers, wrenches, sockets & ratchets?
     
  3. The_Beast

    The_Beast I like wood ಠ_ಠ

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    I'd go that rout. The kits you buy on newegg or radio shack are junk and not worth it. If you're serious buy all them separately and of good quality.
     
  4. notmeagain

    notmeagain Minimodder

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    Don't forget the kick ass aluminium briefcase, with compartments, TIM spreading device, wipes, and a bottle of denat alcohol. Plenty times i've found during my engineering days that i've lacked these, and learnt from my mistakes.

    My kit consists of:

    Container:

    Aluminium briefcase, with 12 compartments in the base, double layered wallet for screw drivers/other mats.

    Tools:
    4 various sized Philips/cross head drivers
    4 various sized Flat head
    a stack of Torx drivers
    a pack of jewellers screwdrivers
    Multimeter
    Magnetiser (Basically a coil around a ferite block which i plug into the mains, and pass my drivers through it several times, which magnetises the bit)
    Soldering iron/Stand/Solder/flux
    Dremel! with a few bits
    Electronic screwdriver with a pack of bits (great for stuck/cross threaded screws)
    craft knives

    Misc:
    Anti-Static bags x 4
    cable ties
    AS5/Ceramique
    Spreaders
    Methylated Spirits
    Silicon Oil (great for printers)
    Isopropyl Alcohol
    Wipes, sham cloth, cotton wool
    eeepc 701
    Various fuses
    mouse, roll up keyboard.

    This kit seems to hold up to all of my trouble shooting.
     
  5. The_Beast

    The_Beast I like wood ಠ_ಠ

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    Very nice, mine consist of :

    screwdriver
    hammer


    It's all I've ever needed :lol:
     
  6. notmeagain

    notmeagain Minimodder

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    Haha, I remember those days, I fixed my Compaq Presario with that combination, and by fixed, I mean totally destroyed. my 486dx2 performed better than that piece of junk!

    But I do a lot of onsite visits as part of my job, and it's always handy to have everything you may possibly need. Plus, I'd look a bit of a neanderthal turning up with a screwdriver+hammer combo.

    lol.

    I forgot to add the network hub for tethereal traces! :p
     
  7. Modsbywoz

    Modsbywoz Multimodder

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    i has duct tape
     
  8. Jenny_Y8S

    Jenny_Y8S Guest

    Everything to work on PC's?
    Everything to work on computers?
    Everything to work on all computer type things? (MIDs, Phones, Consoles?)
    Everything to work on all consumer electronics?
    Everything to work on all consumer electricals?
    What about mechanicals? Cars? Bikes? Vans? Aircraft? Space instrumentation?

    You need to be a little bit more specific on what it's for, as EVERY THING (sic) is pretty broad.

    You'll look like this dude!

    [​IMG]
     
  9. The_Beast

    The_Beast I like wood ಠ_ಠ

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    The hammer was a joke (like Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear)

    As a build a system every other year kinda guy I just need a screwdriver, extra tools are nice but not necessary for me
     

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