"Andrew Collins" wrote in message
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On 11 May 2004 15:39:51 -0700, (jacob)
wrote:

I've had crap tools from Screwyou to. Some wire strippers
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Another tool was wire cutters
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Having been an electronic technician for many years I can tell you
that you really do get what you pay for with wire cutters / strippers
etc.
My general electrical stuff is all Wilkinson and the precision stuff
is Lindstrom. Had this set well over 10 years without a single
complaint.
If you're going to need tools for more than one job, make an
investment and buy something decent.

I'd generally agree but I did get a surprisingly good set of electrical (not
electronic) long nosed pliers + combi pliers + side cutters from Lidl for £3
(I only wanted something for yet another toolbox so I'm not always shuttling
the good tools from one box to another depending which toolset I'm going
equipped with).