FEATURE: TOOLS | SPARKS
TOP 5 ESSENTIAL TOOLS WITH THOMAS WESTBROOK @tmw.sparky
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MAKITA DRILL DRIVER
MILWAUKEE 18V SDS DRILL
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This is my most used power tool and a perfect first drill for any electrician. Compact and lightweight, quick and easy to change bits and, for me, does most of the jobs of my old combi and impact set in one drill.
MAKITA CIRCULAR SAW
DEWALT MULTI TOOL
This tool gets a lot more use than you might think for an electrician. I use it for cutting floorboards, noggins and making boards to mount my work on such as fuse boards, fans and drivers.
An essential for any power tool kit, the uses for this tool are endless - I use mine all the time. A word of warning though, don’t leave it standing up… sadly I learnt the hard way and have the scar to prove it.
Between chasing walls and drilling holes this will get plenty of use, especially when you’re an apprentice! For me, the fact that it’s cordless is essential as I’m always using it while the power is turned off and also when working outside.
MILWAUKEE M12 CUT OFF
A very versatile tool, this simply replaces my junior hacksaw for a lot of my work. I use it for plastic and metal trunking, cutting conduit and even SWA.
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It’s no secret that Sparks love their power tools! When you’re starting out it’s essential you choose the right ones so we asked Thomas Westbrook to help us put together a list of essential power tools for every new Spark’s tool bag.
When it comes to buying power tools go for quality over quantity even if it takes a little longer to build up your collection.
