wildebus
Forum Member
On my recent electrics rejigging, obviously used a bunch of various tools, but there were 3 specific ones that I found invaluable and would have been a lot more awkward without these. Not impossible by any means, but they definately made life easier.
1. Bosch Pushdrive Electric Screwdriver
This is a brilliant tool. When working in confined spaces it is significantly easier to use than a drill with a screwdriver bit. Pretty powerful unit and the key feature is there is no on/off switch - you just push it down to start it (to both screw in and to undo).
I bought it a couple of years ago and still works great. Holds its charge really well and the recharging is done using USB and a Micro-USB cable, just like many tablets and phones.
2. IWISS SN Ratcheting Crimper Tool Set with 5 Quick Changing Dies
I have numerous Crimping Tools (got to be into Double Figures) but this one is probably my Favourite one. Feels nice in the hand, and is perfect for making the little crimps on connectors such as the Tyco Mate-N-Lok pins, when you need something light to use but powerful at the same time.
What is nice about this IWISS set is you can change the dies without needing the usual screwdriver to undo the screws, change the die and then put the screw back in. You also get a Die set for the MC4 solar connector pins, which is very handy.
The set comes with Wire Strippers as well. I don't tend to use the strippers as have others I prefer, but I have used them occasionally and they do work fine - and if they were the ones to hand, have no problem in using them.
3. Bosch EasyCut
Now this 3rd tool may seem a bit of a gimmick, and the reviews on Amazon are quite mixed (and I think some folk maybe don't understand what they have actually bought?). The pictures on the listing show it being used cutting branches and thick planks, but again, like the PushDriver, using in confined spaces is where this excels.
This is basically a mini-chainsaw, but you can use it in a much more flexible way than a jigsaw and I found works better than the MultiTool I have and would have used previously.
So building a Camper needs a whole bunch of tools, but these three are ones I really find makes the job easier and faster. What are your 3 favourites?
1. Bosch Pushdrive Electric Screwdriver
This is a brilliant tool. When working in confined spaces it is significantly easier to use than a drill with a screwdriver bit. Pretty powerful unit and the key feature is there is no on/off switch - you just push it down to start it (to both screw in and to undo).
I bought it a couple of years ago and still works great. Holds its charge really well and the recharging is done using USB and a Micro-USB cable, just like many tablets and phones.
2. IWISS SN Ratcheting Crimper Tool Set with 5 Quick Changing Dies
I have numerous Crimping Tools (got to be into Double Figures) but this one is probably my Favourite one. Feels nice in the hand, and is perfect for making the little crimps on connectors such as the Tyco Mate-N-Lok pins, when you need something light to use but powerful at the same time.
What is nice about this IWISS set is you can change the dies without needing the usual screwdriver to undo the screws, change the die and then put the screw back in. You also get a Die set for the MC4 solar connector pins, which is very handy.
The set comes with Wire Strippers as well. I don't tend to use the strippers as have others I prefer, but I have used them occasionally and they do work fine - and if they were the ones to hand, have no problem in using them.
3. Bosch EasyCut
Now this 3rd tool may seem a bit of a gimmick, and the reviews on Amazon are quite mixed (and I think some folk maybe don't understand what they have actually bought?). The pictures on the listing show it being used cutting branches and thick planks, but again, like the PushDriver, using in confined spaces is where this excels.
This is basically a mini-chainsaw, but you can use it in a much more flexible way than a jigsaw and I found works better than the MultiTool I have and would have used previously.
So building a Camper needs a whole bunch of tools, but these three are ones I really find makes the job easier and faster. What are your 3 favourites?