new tools

[Guest]

hello everybody

sorry wasn't sure where to add this post.

this is my post post/question on this specific forum although aware of the etiquette that i should try and help as many peoples questions that i'm experienced in so basically my question is that I've recently acquired a sum of money and with this money i would like to get a new set of tools as i have always used my late fathers that are fine but i would like my own really so im going to get the following

alan key set

socket/torgue wrench set

wrench set

screwdriver set

maybe a drill

glue gun

dremel saw

wire strip/cutters

pliers and needle nose pliers

a vice grip

tape measure

voltometer or some form of electrics tester

tire pressure gauge

paddock stand

and if ive missed any tools for fixing motorcycles, mountain bikes that kind of maintenance pluss stuff thats needed in "general" diy.

thankyou appreciate the help

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[Tango]

Welcome to the Forum mate........maybe pop over to the Newbies section and introduce yourself wwhen you get a minute....

Not a bad shopping list......not sure about the glue gun.....hardly ever used mine.......definitely a power or cordless drill of some description. Feeler guages may well come in handy at some point. Hammer......a must for any aspiring mechanic.....

Good luck......

[Uncle Meat]

I'd also add some aspirin, brandy, soothing music and a darkened room for those really stubborn jobs...

[Guest]

and whats our opinion on an impact gun and already have a huge thor like hammer thanks guys

[Stu]

you cant beat a decent impact gun the are a savour at times

[Roadtorque]

open & ring end spanners are good

[uk190]

impact drivers are useful too.

i recommend any of halfords proffesional tools. their socket sets are particularly good when purchased at half price.

if you can get a set of ball headed allen wrenches with a t-handle then you'll find these very useful on bikes.

i also get lots of use from my gas powered soldering iron.

[Joeman]

what bike do you have? if its a modern bike you will only need Metric sizes, so dont waste money on lots of old Imperial size spanners/sockets.

[klingelton]

I find myself popping down to halfrauds to buy the bits I need to do a specific job. it lessens the blow of a major purchase.

that said, I do end up going to halfrauds a lot!

[Nogin]

Multi core cable cutters.

Welder!

[Grumpy Old Git]

Fine diamond file

Mallet (plastic removable heads)

Lumps of 2x4

Band aid

'Orange' swarfega

Easy-out set

Penetrating oild or WD-40

Inspection lamp

Set of small drifts

Nut splitter

Heat gun / hairdryer

Radio/CD Player

Box of assorted washers and 'o'-rings