Ive got Crescent pliers, and I dont rate them. The cutting section has one flat edge and one sharp edge, so I find I have to flip the tps over to bite both sides before it will strip it. And they also rusted out pretty quick. Looking for a better set and will probably keep these for cateneries or whatever.
Other pliers include sidecutters and needlenose (Sidchrome), and JBS bent needlenose, multigrips and mini sidecutters.
Spanners, Ive got about 5 rolls of Sidchrome sets, metric and AF, ring, OE and combo. Very good quality gear.
Screwdrivers are also Sidchrome, plus I have a set of Stanleys (with the plastic handles). Neither set is insulated, however I do prefer the Sidchrome set as they are far more comfortable to use. I find the Stanley ones hard to grip if your hands are a bit sweaty or whatever.
Got a Fluke 179 meter. Its a general purpose meter but still has some good features. Highly recommended brand.
One of my favourites is me set of Cabac ratchet cable cutters, theyll cut through anything.
Other tools Ive found to come in handy are a gyprock saw, conduit cutters, pin/punch set, allen keys, hammer, etc.
We use Dewalt drills at work and I reckon they go alright. But other good brands have been mentioned like Makita, Panasonic, Hitachi and Milwaukee.
