I’m a firm believer that when you’re starting out you buy loads of cheap stuff then as they die off replace with higher quality. Plus it means you’re not spending a fortune on something you rarely use.
Yea that stanley screwdriver set is cheap and awesome. I started with that and only bought the most used type of drivers from a more expensive line/brand.
I started with cheap screwdrivers. Sadly, it took me a few years to realise I saw spending money on cheap tools. I've started replacing cheap tools with much better quality ones as the cheap ones die. As you said. Good way to see what you actually use compared with what you buy THINKING you need.
@@ShadowFoam yep sure am matey with the boys my mum & dad again and my wife & her grandad will be with us this year. We actually drove past your warehouse a couple of weeks ago unfortunately we didn’t have time to stop to say hi but the boys were made up. It’s crazy to think you’re only 45 minutes away from us.
Really love the concept here. So many people don’t have even the basics of tools. Just shows you can put together a useful kit to cover a range of jobs for not a lot of money.
You're a man after my own heart. I'm impressed by your tool cache, especially that drill; it may be used, but I bought a used Makita a few years back & it's still going strong...! 😁 I love buying tools, just in case I need them... 😄👍
Been needing to sort out my toolbox and get some bits I've been missing. Think you've finally given me the motivation to do it without breaking the bank.
Pretty nifty little tool kit, as a apprentice mechanic buying all the tools has been a challenge on the ridiculously low wage, now I’ve got a good kit in work now building my at home kit slowly to at home jobs 👌 I reckon you need to do a Temu kit next!
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B&Q Tool station Screw fix Wickes are all owned by same company. It would be interesting to see what £100 could get you. To see which it’s best value for money.
Just stumbled across your channel, i really like how you show that shopping around is better than just blowing your cash in one store, good old-fashioned common sense.👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Discovered your page last night and watched a few of your videos, great to see a youtuber who just cracks on with what there doing no messing and honest
Excellent video ! The shopping trip was fascinating and I love your bargaining style - friendly and you get what you need. As always, the foam layout is just awesome - I never get bored of watching that - you must have been brilliant at Tetris back in the day ! To end up with a comprehensive toolkit for £100 is amazing. Sure, some pieces may need to be replaced over time, but that gives you everything you need for the home enthusiast.
I love old school tool shops and have used my local one for years. It's been in the same family for generations, they know me by name and the more you shop there the more you can get cheeky and ask for a deal.
In my tinkering days owning a T2 campervan I started exactly like this and just progressed as I went along preferring Halfords professional as they have lifetime guarantee. I returned a 3ft breaker bar that broke after failing to remove the flywheel with a scaffold bar as leverage with no issues. My go to Philips screwdriver though was a cheap thing from Wilco I think? Great video👍
Female Diyer here. I started my tool collection from pound shop, brought some nice screwdrivers, tape measures, knife set ect from there, £1. I still find some good deals. If you are starting off, you can't go wrong with poundshop or BM without breaking the bank.
Nice selection. I remember having one of those orange handled screwdrivers, and you're right it was great until you lost the flippable bits! Nice work!
I am actually in the market for a drill and a few other right now to build a little DIY garden storage. After watching this I’m going cash converters tomorrow, you’ve probably just saved me a fortune 😂
When i started as an apprentice Electrician, my tool kit was as basic and cheap as you could imagine. 32 years later my gears now worth thousands. Start small and grow as you do.I've still got my Footprint 12" square❤
Honestly its just nice to see that you don't have to spend £1000s to get the basics for DIY or modifications. This vid is great for people wanting to be independent but having no idea where to start, absolutely love this concept!
No bad kit for starters, a lot of my stuff comes from Amazon apart from my drills and drill bits, because I think when it comes to drills and drill bits the quality makes a hell of a difference 🇬🇧
Not a bad set up for the price and a fun video to watch. I would still need a wood saw, pair of clamps and wood glue to make it complete for basic DIY for me. Nice find on the Allen keys too.
This had no right to be so entertaining. I've not done much DIY aside from some automotive stuff, but I'm buying a house at the moment so I definitely want to assemble a bit of a home DIY kit, this is great inspiration. I'm more of an online shopper usually, but going and having a look around some shops especially places like Whiteshaws and Pound Bargains, hopefully there are some similar shops local to me.
I'm a new subscriber and love this idea, my husbands tools in his shed are everywhere and also loves your idea with the foam case you made to sit all your tools, it's given me an idea for him for father's day.
I inherited an amazingly diverse collection of tools when my dad passed away fifteen years ago, he was an engineer to trade and worked with precision tools, he loved buying old tools and restoring them.
@@ShadowFoam he actually made some tools for himself including a very heavy duty long screwdriver made of steel and brass which he tooled himself, like I said he was an engineer, he was also a fully qualified toolmaker and horologist
I had the hacksaw that you purchased. It was used a lot to make models for my cousin's HO train layout. I used to have a lot of fun spending hours on that layout. Ah the good old days, Love your content, keep up the great job.
Carboot kit must be done! Also I’ve got to say .. The wham heavy duty storage boxes from Halfords are great value for money. Can take a right beating and keep your gear protected/dry. I’ve used them for years now for camping gear but have always thought they’d lend themselves well for tools if shadowfoamed! Might come in handy for any future budget friendly builds. 👀 Keep em coming 🤙
I like that canvas bag setup with the two layers of foam inside. I thought about gluing the two layers back to back then a plywood handle between them to help take them out, guess you couldn't lay the two pieces side by side then when removed. Some good deals you got there, would be difficult to beat and include an impact drill. You can miss me out of the draw, I already have waaaay too many allen key sets.
That old crusty yellow Torch/ screwdriver and Multitool pack, gave a decent handled screwdriver and a multitool is always worth having. Keep up the great content 😁👍
I reckon that drill for 40 quid is a steal (if it came with a charger). Awesome video, I loge stuff like this. No nonsense high street bargain hunting. None of the online nonsense! BTW don't enter me into the giveaway, I'd rather someone else win who needs it more 😀
I know its not really shopping at BnM but a few years ago i purchased an lidl table saw. The name of it is ferrex. I use it pretty much most of the time and ive never ever had any problems with it. For the money it does the job just fine. Ive no complaints about it.
I love bargain hunting for tools especially at car boot sales. Found some really cheap deals on power tools at cash converters too. Those Alan key sets were a real bargain! Overall I think the best deal was the Stanley screwdriver set with the bag.
Think the Soft Stanley bag is really handy to have if you don't have many tools or much space to store a larger toolkit, especially for someone new to DIY or just for that basic set for the odd job. Great video
I got that set and popped a couple of other bits I had spare in to be my quick grab kit under the kitchen sink to save going out to the shed for decent gear if there was a quick job or for flatpack etc
I love this, so many tools just for £100. Something like this would be perfect for starting out, the actual kit would be a great giveaway. I subscribed to your channel because 1 I love tools and two your videos are down to earth and not flamboyant. Which is northerners can relate to. Good luck getting to the magic 100k subscribers.
You know what, that idea to go cash generators was brilliant. I recently had to buy a combi drill and was looking on FB marketplace, could hardly find any decent one so I settled and bought new from B&Q. Next time ill have a look in there first. Thanks mate!
It was really interesting watching your search for a bergin tool kit. I do sometimes pick up bargin tools to repurpose, and you did really well with the drill.
Great haul… the Allen keys have to be the sale of the century, and being ball ended are great for wriggling into hard to reach locations where you can’t get bang in line with the bolt head 😄
I used to run the Tools & Ironmongery department of an independent Hardware retailer. We'd always have some really old stock hiding somewhere. Know what was hidden was great, being able to solve a customers problem, when they thought they were out of luck. (Oh, and the magic hammer of repair!).
I think that the whole idea of this is genius for a home diyer it's great to see something like this. The Stanley screwdriver set is great but I like the way you went about the spanners. Great video buddy
Just to say about the orange handled flip over screwdriver. I have had one for many years but a Draper brand one. The bits on the draper have lasted me all this time with the last 16 years spent as a handyman. Good piece of kit.
I understand the Allen keys are well gone so fear not about that lol. As a mechanic that owns my own garage, I'd say that that old orange B&Q nut spinner looks like a proper old school solid tool that will last the time.
The RUclips algorithm has worked its wonders, such a good video to start the journey with. It's given more some food for thought with some DIY jobs to knock off soon
I love the way you make everything fit. You are the Tetris King. My wife can fit all the pots and pans etc in the cupboards. She is the Terris Queen. I know about the man draw. I found about 25 disposable utility knives when I sorted it out a few weeks ago.its a filing cabinet but I have one draw for power tools one for electronic tools like meters and battery chargers etc. This was r the first time I’ve seen your channel.. enjoyed the video cheers Ritchie A.
@@ShadowFoam thanks for asking a local one shutdown recently but there is west end DIY in March usually pretty but nothing like the Aladdin’s cave shops you went to. 👍
Can’t believe I’ve found this channel! Just got my first home and need a decent way of getting a full set to work on the house and my car ! I’m based in Winsford so I could full copy cat here haha! I’ve liked and subbed hopefully can get a set of Allan keys! Cheers mate! Keep up the good work
Great video! Colour coded keys by far the best find, close second for the snips. The multiway screw drivers are brilliant, we used to get them with network routers.
This is a good way to go when you're just starting out and then upgrade as you go when things break or wear out. I don't think i'd bother with a spanner set if it was me as they're not used much, maybe just an adjustable to cover yourself with the occasional nut and bolt.
Missus and myself enjoyed your video, she was the first lady I met who had a half decent home toolkit, she's missing some Allen keys though. Great foam cutting work keep up the great work 👍
I love my tools & I have a lot, every time I use them I wipe them clean ready for the next job, so seeing these set in the foam makes my eyes 😍 love watching these videos 👌🏼
This has been great for me. I'm putting together a kit for my son. Spanners, sockets, and the basic DIY stuff. Surprised you didn't visit Aldi or Lidl though.
That green utility knife you saw in the small hardware store, looks just like the knife you'd get in the Challenge toolkits from Argos ca. 2010. I got one of those kits when I moved into my first home at the time, and yeah knife looked just like it but in blue. Lasted a decent amount of time before I replaced it with a safety knife from Martor. Still got that Challenge kit to this day. Not the best quality, but generally gets the job done when needed.
I've still got that old B&Q screwdriver. I bought it back in the late 90s for my RC cars. Well made, but yep, never been able to find any bits for it so it just sits in my tool case now for nostalgia 😅
Hi mate, congratulations on winning a set of our multicoloured allen keys! We recently drew the prize winners and you were one of the lucky few! Please contact me at m.wood@shadowfoam.com and we shall organise getting your prize shipped out to you! 🎊
This looks like my toolkit when I was 15 working on my bike. Didn't have cordless drills back then though, well we did but you had to power them yourself!
Thanks I really enjoyed that 👍 like you said at the end. A car boot sale is a good place for bargains. I'd recommend finding a local big car boot sale. There should be more going on in the summer. And you need to get there early. Very early to get the best things.
I want the 'inbus' Allen keys. Disadvantage of set is they usually max out at 10mm. For those little tap extensions and so on that come without external hook for your Bahco/adjustable wrench these days, replacing it with iternal Allen cut out, at 12/13mm depending on brand. I ended up grinding the head on some M8 bolts.
Seen those 6 in 1 screwdrivers before, I had a job where we were installing routers in telephone boxes and the router was supplied with one of those, its the most useful screwdriver I've ever had, I stashed a box full and I've slowly used them over the 15 years or so. Ran out last year but managed to find identical ones (just a different colour) on one of the chinese web sites, order a bunch while they were still available. Stanley stuff has always been good to me, its basic but reliable. Good find on the Makita drill, used Makita for years and the only issue I ever had was batteries wearing out because I used them too much. All in all a good haull and good call using your local small suppliers, always a few good bargains to be had in the smaller places.
Now that's what I call shopping for a tool kit! Not sure why I watched but I learned that cheap doesn't always mean nasty. Time to look for a decent Allen key set that doesn't cost the Earth and does a local shop some good!
I still haven't felt the need to replace my yello stanley screwdrivers bought as a kit 25 years ago. Every other tool has been replaced, lost or let me down. Stanley screwdriver set is the best value tool for me
Fantastic idea!! I have built up my tools over years of buying bits and pieces as I see them randomly in different shops and boot fairs and for the average DIYer they are fine. Curious to know why you didn’t make use of the space in the lid of the drill box?
Yes I'd love an Allen key set, but I loved this video! I'm a real bargain hunter, I have a B&M and a Home Bargains on my doorstep and I'm always browsing. Never seen so many Stanley tools in mine though!
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I’m a firm believer that when you’re starting out you buy loads of cheap stuff then as they die off replace with higher quality. Plus it means you’re not spending a fortune on something you rarely use.
Yea that stanley screwdriver set is cheap and awesome. I started with that and only bought the most used type of drivers from a more expensive line/brand.
I am in complete agreement with you my friend! You coming to Makers this year?
I started with cheap screwdrivers. Sadly, it took me a few years to realise I saw spending money on cheap tools.
I've started replacing cheap tools with much better quality ones as the cheap ones die. As you said. Good way to see what you actually use compared with what you buy THINKING you need.
@@ShadowFoam yep sure am matey with the boys my mum & dad again and my wife & her grandad will be with us this year. We actually drove past your warehouse a couple of weeks ago unfortunately we didn’t have time to stop to say hi but the boys were made up. It’s crazy to think you’re only 45 minutes away from us.
Like those Allen keys. I bet the ends blunt quite quickly though but wouldn't mind giving them a test. 👍
You can’t beat looking around the old school tool shops, real Aladdin’s cave.
I don't have much need for tools and I even enjoy doing that.
Any excuse to peruse around the tool shops I’ll take it!
Yup I do that
The great “what!” Shop tool wall !
I love that you went to a small business and not just the big box stores ⚙
Always happy to drop by Whiteshaws, could never promote them too much! 🙏
Really love the concept here. So many people don’t have even the basics of tools. Just shows you can put together a useful kit to cover a range of jobs for not a lot of money.
Thanks mate, happy you enjoyed my little project!
I'd love to see more videos like this. More ideas and hacks for organising tools. I've never seen anything like this before and I'm mega impressed!
The B&M stubby hammer is so underrated. Perfect for little jobs round the house. For £3.50 it's a steal.
Great challenge
The stanley screwdriver set are excellent value
£2 for colour allan keys is brilliant
Sister brand Bahco has some nice sets aswell, they come in a box, not throw away blisterpack.
You're a man after my own heart. I'm impressed by your tool cache, especially that drill; it may be used, but I bought a used Makita a few years back & it's still going strong...! 😁 I love buying tools, just in case I need them... 😄👍
Thanks mate, nice to hear that!
Used by the owner before stolen. Anyone that bought it would of used it for years if it hadn’t been taken out their van.
@@danielfisher-gh8el You referring to me or to the author? I bought mine from a reputable shop. I can give you the address if you like. 👍
@@danielfisher-gh8elpossible but not always the case, I sold all my old Makita tools when I switched to Milwaukee
Been needing to sort out my toolbox and get some bits I've been missing. Think you've finally given me the motivation to do it without breaking the bank.
You’re welcome mate, let me know how you get on! 👍
Pretty nifty little tool kit, as a apprentice mechanic buying all the tools has been a challenge on the ridiculously low wage, now I’ve got a good kit in work now building my at home kit slowly to at home jobs 👌 I reckon you need to do a Temu kit next!
Great video, better than anything on TV. The drill was the best bargain.
Haha thanks for that compliment!
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Really like the vintage tools.
B&Q
Tool station
Screw fix
Wickes are all owned by same company.
It would be interesting to see what £100 could get you.
To see which it’s best value for money.
How are you going to charge the drill batteries as there was no charger in the case.
@@Aloh-od3efI thought it was Screwfix = B&Q, Toolstation, Wicks = Travis Perkins? Or used to at least.
I bought a Makita drill last year, came with all the bits plus a screwdriver set and spirit level. Was absolutely blown away with it!
How much was that like?
Just stumbled across your channel, i really like how you show that shopping around is better than just blowing your cash in one store, good old-fashioned common sense.👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Absolutely love going around the small tool shops you never know what you may find
Absolutely! You just never know!
The repurposing and use of the combi drill case was an act of genius. Loved the challenge and what you achieved.
Thanks mate! Got very lucky it was included in the purchase!
Love having a good rummage around old hardware shops! Perfect little budget kit there! Keep up the good work. Love the colour coded keys by the way😉
So do I! A bargain at twice the price!
Discovered your page last night and watched a few of your videos, great to see a youtuber who just cracks on with what there doing no messing and honest
It blew my mind seeing the drill bits UNDER the drill. So simple and yet hugely effective! Great video ❤
Glad you liked it! 😅
Excellent video ! The shopping trip was fascinating and I love your bargaining style - friendly and you get what you need. As always, the foam layout is just awesome - I never get bored of watching that - you must have been brilliant at Tetris back in the day ! To end up with a comprehensive toolkit for £100 is amazing. Sure, some pieces may need to be replaced over time, but that gives you everything you need for the home enthusiast.
I love old school tool shops and have used my local one for years. It's been in the same family for generations, they know me by name and the more you shop there the more you can get cheeky and ask for a deal.
Haha very much so and those cheeky deals can really add up!
In my tinkering days owning a T2 campervan I started exactly like this and just progressed as I went along preferring Halfords professional as they have lifetime guarantee.
I returned a 3ft breaker bar that broke after failing to remove the flywheel with a scaffold bar as leverage with no issues.
My go to Philips screwdriver though was a cheap thing from Wilco I think?
Great video👍
Female Diyer here. I started my tool collection from pound shop, brought some nice screwdrivers, tape measures, knife set ect from there, £1. I still find some good deals. If you are starting off, you can't go wrong with poundshop or BM without breaking the bank.
Absolutely! Can’t go wrong with good quality regardless of price!
Nice selection. I remember having one of those orange handled screwdrivers, and you're right it was great until you lost the flippable bits! Nice work!
Ha ha absolutely! Luckily I’ve got a load of additional bits
I am actually in the market for a drill and a few other right now to build a little DIY garden storage. After watching this I’m going cash converters tomorrow, you’ve probably just saved me a fortune 😂
haha that was the intention! let me know what you find in your local!
When i started as an apprentice Electrician, my tool kit was as basic and cheap as you could imagine. 32 years later my gears now worth thousands. Start small and grow as you do.I've still got my Footprint 12" square❤
I was looking to get myself a tool box but feared for the cost, gave the confidence to shop around and build it up slowly and wisely. Thank you!
Go for it! Let me know how you get on!
I’m liking the selection you got from a budget ! Especially nowadays when money is tight enough as it is.
Honestly its just nice to see that you don't have to spend £1000s to get the basics for DIY or modifications. This vid is great for people wanting to be independent but having no idea where to start, absolutely love this concept!
Thanks Daniel, I think you’ve nailed why I made this video! Which tool stood out to you?
@@ShadowFoam Love the old tools tbh, nice to see them getting a home at long last
No bad kit for starters, a lot of my stuff comes from Amazon apart from my drills and drill bits, because I think when it comes to drills and drill bits the quality makes a hell of a difference 🇬🇧
Not a bad set up for the price and a fun video to watch. I would still need a wood saw, pair of clamps and wood glue to make it complete for basic DIY for me. Nice find on the Allen keys too.
This had no right to be so entertaining. I've not done much DIY aside from some automotive stuff, but I'm buying a house at the moment so I definitely want to assemble a bit of a home DIY kit, this is great inspiration. I'm more of an online shopper usually, but going and having a look around some shops especially places like Whiteshaws and Pound Bargains, hopefully there are some similar shops local to me.
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍
I'm a new subscriber and love this idea, my husbands tools in his shed are everywhere and also loves your idea with the foam case you made to sit all your tools, it's given me an idea for him for father's day.
Thanks for subbing! Let me know if you need any help or advice down the line! 👍
I inherited an amazingly diverse collection of tools when my dad passed away fifteen years ago, he was an engineer to trade and worked with precision tools, he loved buying old tools and restoring them.
Would love to have a look at that collection!
@@ShadowFoam he actually made some tools for himself including a very heavy duty long screwdriver made of steel and brass which he tooled himself, like I said he was an engineer, he was also a fully qualified toolmaker and horologist
I had the hacksaw that you purchased. It was used a lot to make models for my cousin's HO train layout. I used to have a lot of fun spending hours on that layout. Ah the good old days, Love your content, keep up the great job.
Thanks Walter! How long did you have the hacksaw for?
Carboot kit must be done!
Also I’ve got to say .. The wham heavy duty storage boxes from Halfords are great value for money. Can take a right beating and keep your gear protected/dry. I’ve used them for years now for camping gear but have always thought they’d lend themselves well for tools if shadowfoamed!
Might come in handy for any future budget friendly builds. 👀
Keep em coming 🤙
Carboot kit will be done I assure you! Thanks for the tip on storage boxes, I’m sure I’ll follow that up in the future!
I’m just starting to put my first toolkit together and this video has been great inspiration. Thank you!
I like that canvas bag setup with the two layers of foam inside. I thought about gluing the two layers back to back then a plywood handle between them to help take them out, guess you couldn't lay the two pieces side by side then when removed. Some good deals you got there, would be difficult to beat and include an impact drill.
You can miss me out of the draw, I already have waaaay too many allen key sets.
That's a great idea! I’ll think of a video project to do that for!
Everything you need in your basic tool kit the makita drill was a good buy I love the makita brand myself
Same here! Have you seen our Makita power tool wall video?
I used to love seeing the random variety of tools in shops, not something i can do anymore so this was really fun to watch. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed! Which tool stood out to you?
That old crusty yellow Torch/ screwdriver and Multitool pack, gave a decent handled screwdriver and a multitool is always worth having. Keep up the great content 😁👍
I reckon that drill for 40 quid is a steal (if it came with a charger). Awesome video, I loge stuff like this. No nonsense high street bargain hunting. None of the online nonsense! BTW don't enter me into the giveaway, I'd rather someone else win who needs it more 😀
I know its not really shopping at BnM but a few years ago i purchased an lidl table saw. The name of it is ferrex. I use it pretty much most of the time and ive never ever had any problems with it. For the money it does the job just fine. Ive no complaints about it.
I love your enthusiasm for all things tools. I’ve been trying to build up a proper tool kit and have enjoyed watching your RUclips video’s
Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words! How’s your tool kit looking so far?
I love bargain hunting for tools especially at car boot sales. Found some really cheap deals on power tools at cash converters too. Those Alan key sets were a real bargain! Overall I think the best deal was the Stanley screwdriver set with the bag.
I’ll be heading to the car boot sales myself soon mate! 👍
Best you can do is buy what you can afford. No point going broke for a tool kit. Great video
Couldn’t agree more with you Chris!
Think the Soft Stanley bag is really handy to have if you don't have many tools or much space to store a larger toolkit, especially for someone new to DIY or just for that basic set for the odd job. Great video
Very handy indeed and made those screwdrivers an even better deal! 👍
I got that set and popped a couple of other bits I had spare in to be my quick grab kit under the kitchen sink to save going out to the shed for decent gear if there was a quick job or for flatpack etc
I love this, so many tools just for £100. Something like this would be perfect for starting out, the actual kit would be a great giveaway. I subscribed to your channel because 1 I love tools and two your videos are down to earth and not flamboyant. Which is northerners can relate to. Good luck getting to the magic 100k subscribers.
You know what, that idea to go cash generators was brilliant. I recently had to buy a combi drill and was looking on FB marketplace, could hardly find any decent one so I settled and bought new from B&Q. Next time ill have a look in there first. Thanks mate!
Come across this channel by chance and I’ve certainly not been let down.
Drill, charger, 2 batteries, bit set and drill bits....absolute steal!
Absolutely! I had to do a double take!
It was really interesting watching your search for a bergin tool kit. I do sometimes pick up bargin tools to repurpose, and you did really well with the drill.
The combi drill and the Allen keys sets are the best deals I believe in that setup
Hard pressed to disagree with you friend
This is what I have done for my family over the years when they leave home and have their own place. Great content
Thanks Ace! What’s the best bargain you’ve found?
Great haul… the Allen keys have to be the sale of the century, and being ball ended are great for wriggling into hard to reach locations where you can’t get bang in line with the bolt head 😄
Norman gave me a great deal, must’ve been inpressed by my Mike Brewer impression! 👍
I used to run the Tools & Ironmongery department of an independent Hardware retailer. We'd always have some really old stock hiding somewhere. Know what was hidden was great, being able to solve a customers problem, when they thought they were out of luck. (Oh, and the magic hammer of repair!).
What was the store and where?
I think that the whole idea of this is genius for a home diyer it's great to see something like this. The Stanley screwdriver set is great but I like the way you went about the spanners. Great video buddy
Thank you very much! Hope others will be inspired to find those bargains that are out there! 👍
Just to say about the orange handled flip over screwdriver. I have had one for many years but a Draper brand one. The bits on the draper have lasted me all this time with the last 16 years spent as a handyman. Good piece of kit.
That is a great bit of kit! 16 years is nothing to sniff at!
I understand the Allen keys are well gone so fear not about that lol. As a mechanic that owns my own garage, I'd say that that old orange B&Q nut spinner looks like a proper old school solid tool that will last the time.
You know, you only missed the Allen keys by 5 days, I drew the winners on Friday
It's all good 😅
The RUclips algorithm has worked its wonders, such a good video to start the journey with. It's given more some food for thought with some DIY jobs to knock off soon
Haha happy you’ve found us Martin, welcome aboard!
Love the idea of the challenge, looks like I will be sending for some foam as I badly need organising. Great video.
You can do it!
I love the way you make everything fit. You are the Tetris King. My wife can fit all the pots and pans etc in the cupboards. She is the Terris Queen. I know about the man draw. I found about 25 disposable utility knives when I sorted it out a few weeks ago.its a filing cabinet but I have one draw for power tools one for electronic tools like meters and battery chargers etc. This was r the first time I’ve seen your channel.. enjoyed the video cheers Ritchie A.
Sounds like you’ve got your man drawers organised Richie love it!
Makita combi was an absolute steal, a little annoying about the charger but for that price you can’t complain, good job!
You have opened my eyes to shopping around for tools, usually I just go to screw fix, tool station etc.
Do you have any local hardware stores where you are?
@@ShadowFoam thanks for asking a local one shutdown recently but there is west end DIY in March usually pretty but nothing like the Aladdin’s cave shops you went to. 👍
Can’t believe I’ve found this channel! Just got my first home and need a decent way of getting a full set to work on the house and my car !
I’m based in Winsford so I could full copy cat here haha! I’ve liked and subbed hopefully can get a set of Allan keys! Cheers mate! Keep up the good work
Great video! Colour coded keys by far the best find, close second for the snips. The multiway screw drivers are brilliant, we used to get them with network routers.
Glad you enjoyed the video mate! 👍
Lovely way to shop. I Do love the old hardware shops, Will have to pop into B&M for a set of those screwdrivers as they are always useful. Cheers
You should!
Great to see some honest opinions of cheap tools. Beats the usual snobbery in the market
Absolutely, especially when it’s guys like us who’ll be using the tools!
Fairly sure that Power Plus multi tool is one I've had in my tool bag for 10+ years! I definitely recognise the packaging!
This is a good way to go when you're just starting out and then upgrade as you go when things break or wear out. I don't think i'd bother with a spanner set if it was me as they're not used much, maybe just an adjustable to cover yourself with the occasional nut and bolt.
Brilliant video, very helpful to me as I start putting my toolbox together, that makita was a steal 😀
Missus and myself enjoyed your video, she was the first lady I met who had a half decent home toolkit, she's missing some Allen keys though. Great foam cutting work keep up the great work 👍
That's awesome mate! Fingers crossed you win a pair for her!
Love the look of them ancient multi tools! They look like an original Leatherman!
Yes I thought that too! Quality is not quite the same but I’m happy with it nonetheless!
I love my tools & I have a lot, every time I use them I wipe them clean ready for the next job, so seeing these set in the foam makes my eyes 😍 love watching these videos 👌🏼
Right on! Good on you looking after your tools!
That Makita was a real bargain, plus love the way you used an independent retailer!!
Absolutely! Any excuse to pay Whiteshaws a visit!
This has been great for me.
I'm putting together a kit for my son.
Spanners, sockets, and the basic DIY stuff.
Surprised you didn't visit Aldi or Lidl though.
I was saving those for a future video! 👌
Brilliant Job! Great Video! If my hubby went in these shops i think I'd have to send out a search party😂😂😂 He loves shops like that!
😅😅😅 luckily I have a camera man who can keep me on time
As someone who knows nothing about DIY and what I need this is very helpful
You’re most welcome mate!
Loving the fact that you have bought some older tools. Would be great to see them in use
Might crack them out in future videos!
That green utility knife you saw in the small hardware store, looks just like the knife you'd get in the Challenge toolkits from Argos ca. 2010. I got one of those kits when I moved into my first home at the time, and yeah knife looked just like it but in blue. Lasted a decent amount of time before I replaced it with a safety knife from Martor.
Still got that Challenge kit to this day. Not the best quality, but generally gets the job done when needed.
Fair play, a lot of people don't know what to get to start a tool kit. You did great for a small budget
Thanks William, anything stand out to you?
@@ShadowFoam 3 things sttod out,1, you gave actual good advice ie get good screwdrivers 2, the makita drill find and 3 the allen key set find
Never even thought of cash generators for drills! Will be popping in next payday
I've still got that old B&Q screwdriver. I bought it back in the late 90s for my RC cars. Well made, but yep, never been able to find any bits for it so it just sits in my tool case now for nostalgia 😅
Sorry to hear that about the bits but can’t beat a bit of nostalgia! 👍
Hi mate, congratulations on winning a set of our multicoloured allen keys! We recently drew the prize winners and you were one of the lucky few! Please contact me at m.wood@shadowfoam.com and we shall organise getting your prize shipped out to you! 🎊
This looks like my toolkit when I was 15 working on my bike. Didn't have cordless drills back then though, well we did but you had to power them yourself!
Sounds like the kindve drill I found in my latest video!
This is a really helpful video for DIY’ers! What is an adjustable though? You mentioned wanting to get one, but an adjustable what?
I've never thought of looking in a cash converters style store for tools, may be a great way to feed the tool habit without breaking the bank
Thanks I really enjoyed that 👍 like you said at the end. A car boot sale is a good place for bargains. I'd recommend finding a local big car boot sale. There should be more going on in the summer. And you need to get there early. Very early to get the best things.
Great tip! I’ll definitely do that mate!
A great and well thought out layout. Yes, I could do with some replacement Allen keys 🙏
Great bargains, great to see, there are still some small family DIY shops around.
I want the 'inbus' Allen keys. Disadvantage of set is they usually max out at 10mm. For those little tap extensions and so on that come without external hook for your Bahco/adjustable wrench these days, replacing it with iternal Allen cut out, at 12/13mm depending on brand. I ended up grinding the head on some M8 bolts.
You’re in the tombola mate good luck!
Seen those 6 in 1 screwdrivers before, I had a job where we were installing routers in telephone boxes and the router was supplied with one of those, its the most useful screwdriver I've ever had, I stashed a box full and I've slowly used them over the 15 years or so. Ran out last year but managed to find identical ones (just a different colour) on one of the chinese web sites, order a bunch while they were still available. Stanley stuff has always been good to me, its basic but reliable. Good find on the Makita drill, used Makita for years and the only issue I ever had was batteries wearing out because I used them too much. All in all a good haull and good call using your local small suppliers, always a few good bargains to be had in the smaller places.
Thanks Jimi! Top job bulk buying from the supplier, can’t say I haven’t done that in the past!
OMG I stumbled across your channel and this episode scratches my neatness OCD of storing tools! Stunning and super jealous 🎉😊
Haha thank goodness you found us 😅
Now that's what I call shopping for a tool kit! Not sure why I watched but I learned that cheap doesn't always mean nasty. Time to look for a decent Allen key set that doesn't cost the Earth and does a local shop some good!
Let me know how you get on with your search!
Video production quality and knowledge is brilliant. This was so entertaining, and what a great giveaway you’re doing 😅
I still haven't felt the need to replace my yello stanley screwdrivers bought as a kit 25 years ago. Every other tool has been replaced, lost or let me down. Stanley screwdriver set is the best value tool for me
Loved this challenge . Proper wheelin dealing going on also .
The Stanley screwdrivers are a good shout, couple more quid could have got a VDE set I reckon.
Man, this was a great video for something I happened to stumble across! Thanks RUclips algorithm for getting something right!
Glad you liked it! Welcome to the channel mate! 👍
Fantastic idea!! I have built up my tools over years of buying bits and pieces as I see them randomly in different shops and boot fairs and for the average DIYer they are fine.
Curious to know why you didn’t make use of the space in the lid of the drill box?
To be honest, I didn’t think I’d fit it all in there, so I went with the safe option!
Yes I'd love an Allen key set, but I loved this video! I'm a real bargain hunter, I have a B&M and a Home Bargains on my doorstep and I'm always browsing. Never seen so many Stanley tools in mine though!
Entered! Who doesn’t love a good browse?