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looking for good set of precision tools

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  • 02-07-2016 3:42pm
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    cameramonkey
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    Have had a look at amazon etc and either they don't post to ireland or add a big charge.

    i am looking for somme small tools so I can work on electronics. screwdrivers etc.


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    UsedToWait
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    cameramonkey wrote: »
    Have had a look at amazon etc and either they don't post to ireland or add a big charge.

    i am looking for somme small tools so I can work on electronics. screwdrivers etc.

    Why not use Parcel Motel / Parcel Wizard / Address Pal?


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    Speedwell
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    You can get them cheaply on eBay if you're not in a hurry or too fussy about your position on Chinese-made goods.


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    cameramonkey
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    UsedToWait wrote: »
    Why not use Parcel Motel / Parcel Wizard / Address Pal?

    Most of the ones I tried added post to the parcel motel in NI, that combined with the PM cost was often near £10 so doubling the price of the tools.


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    cameramonkey
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    Speedwell wrote: »
    You can get them cheaply on eBay if you're not in a hurry or too fussy about your position on Chinese-made goods.

    Would you recommend any in particular.


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    FortySeven
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    I do a lot of electronics repair, this kit is the best I ever bought.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-28722-Precision-Screwdriver-Pieces/dp/B009VYB8HA

    Soldering stuff can be bought in maplins and spudgers and other prying tools are best from fleabay.

    That draper kit can be bought from any draper stockist, check your local car parts shops and ask them to order it for you. About a tenner.

    Edit to add, the draper kit comes in a small plastic box that will fit in your pocket, not shown in the pictures.


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    Speedwell
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    cameramonkey wrote: »
    Would you recommend any in particular.

    Well, no. I wouldn't recommend any cheap Chinese tools at all. But eBay sellers are often just drop shippers and you might find reviews of the same tools sold by other sellers, and you can see which ones get better reviews.


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    cameramonkey
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    FortySeven wrote: »
    I do a lot of electronics repair, this kit is the best I ever bought.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-28722-Precision-Screwdriver-Pieces/dp/B009VYB8HA

    Soldering stuff can be bought in maplins and spudgers and other prying tools are best from fleabay.

    That draper kit can be bought from any draper stockist, check your local car parts shops and ask them to order it for you. About a tenner.

    Thanks for that. will have a look.


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    rubadub
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    cameramonkey wrote: »
    Have had a look at amazon etc and either they don't post to ireland or add a big charge.
    If over £25 shipping should be free on amazon.co.uk, sometimes its free just a little under.

    I add in random things like t shirts or socks or food to get over the limit


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    drunkmonkey
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    The ifixit tools are very good without getting into mental money, haven't had to replace a head yet.

    I'd recommend the driver set. https://eustore.ifixit.com/en/Tools/Toolkits/Classic-Pro-Tech-Toolkit.html


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