what make of VDE hand tools are you using

davetheglitz · Oct 22, 2009

Lidl VDE screwdriver sets as a backup on the van - surprisingly good! Lidl pliers and side cutters do just fine at

bluechip · Oct 25, 2009

I personally use Drapers expert VDE range. I find them not only comfortable to handle and use but also the range of terminal driver sizes are from 2.0mm and the next sizes go up 0.5mm each!

I have about 3 x 3.5mm in my tool bag at the moment, a few weeks ago I had 6 but you know what its like! I must have left a few under a floor here and there!

batty · Oct 25, 2009

I personally use Drapers expert VDE range. I find them not only comfortable to handle and use but also the range of terminal driver sizes are from 2.0mm and the next sizes go up 0.5mm each!I have about 3 x 3.5mm in my tool bag at the moment, a few weeks ago I had 6 but you know what its like! I must have left a few under a floor here and there!

At that rate you won't have any. Welcome to the forum bluechip.

tom1 · Oct 25, 2009

nws side cutters,

a free set of screw drivers from screw fix (they are good till broke, lost or stolen)

kewtech crimps

user 6351 · Oct 27, 2009

Draper value kit that I got when I started my course!

The drivers are good, if a little battered now. The side cutters are getting to be rather blunt now though.

Got a nice pair of NWS cutters that scared the heck out of the missus when she saw them...

Other than that, the usual collection of bits and bobs that you pick up on the way.

Apache · Oct 27, 2009

Draper value kit that I got when I started my course!The drivers are good, if a little battered now. The side cutters are getting to be rather blunt now though.

Got a nice pair of NWS cutters that scared the heck out of the missus when she saw them...

Other than that, the usual collection of bits and bobs that you pick up on the way.

Why are they scary?