Best Tool Kits And Sets For Every Project
2nd Dec 2022
A good tool kit should be versatile, and include all the tools you need to complete a job.
But with so many tool kits on the market, which one should you choose?
In this guide, we take you through our top picks for tool kits for a variety of situations and uses. All made here in the UK, from quality materials chosen to last.
Best DIY Tool Kit
Our choice: DIY Plier Set Platinum 5 Pliers
Whether you are a first-time buyer looking for an all-rounder kit for the jobs ahead, work in property maintenance/development or you just love to dabble in DIY creating and repairing stuff. This kit will set you up:
Tool set includes:
- Snipe Nose Serrated Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm – this tool is designed for working in tight spaces, or for accuracy with smaller items.
- Flat Nose Parallel Plier Comfort Grips 140 mm – these parallel pliers are ideal for gripping items evenly, in a handy compact size.
- End Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 150 mm – these end cutters are ideal for cutting hard wire cleanly, or for removing/cutting nails flush against a surface. The comfort grips make them easier to use for long periods.
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm – a versatile combination plier for both cutting and gripping. The serrated parallel jaws help give you a firm grip when you need it, and the built-in high-leverage side cutter easily cuts through hard wire with minimal effort.
- Diagonal Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grip 160 mm – a strong compound-lever action diagonal cutting plier, ideal for cutting through hard wire with ease. Comfort grips make these easy to use over long periods, and the induction-hardened HRC 64 jaws ensure they stay sharp.
Reasons to buy:
- Ideal for a range of DIY tasks, including gripping, cutting, pulling out nails, dealing with wire, and more.
- Parallel jaws give you an even grip, ensuring fewer slips, and less damage by overloading them.
- Case hardened jaws to HRC 57 mean these tools are built to last.
- Comfort grips make them comfortable to use over longer periods.
- Built to last, with hard wearing components and rust-proof finishes.
- Save money by purchasing multiple tools at once.
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Best Jewellery Tool Kit
Our choice: Jewellery Making Tool Kit Platinum 6 Pliers
Maun has long been a go to when it comes to professional jewellery tools and kits. In fact, the tools are so known across the jewellery sector they simply refer to them as Maun’s. Whether you are honing your silversmith skills at college or work independently as a Jewellery designer, these will last the distance. Maun are also proud members of NAJ so must adhere to their high standard of service and care.
Tool set includes:
- Smooth Jaws Flat Nose Parallel Plier 140 mm – the smooth jaws prevent damage to jewellery pieces, ideal for manipulating and straightening soft wire. The parallel jaws provide an even grip along the whole length of the jaws.
- Half Round And Flat Jaws Parallel Plier 140 mm – specifically designed for ring bending, a jewellery making essential. The smooth jaws ensure no damage to the metal, while the parallel jaws give you a firm grip without crushing the wire or sheet.
- Round Jaws 1 1/2″ Parallel Plier 140 mm – with two round jaws, these are designed for making accurate loops. The tapered jaws allow you to create multiple loop sizes with one set of pliers. Smooth jaws ensure no damage to your workpiece.
- Snipe Nose Smooth Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm – these jewellery pliers are designed with tapered jaws, ideal for working with smaller items or in restricted spaces. Perfect for those finer tasks in jewellery making.
- Round And Flat Jaws Parallel Plier 140 mm – this versatile tool gives you one round jaw for ring bending and another flat jaw for a secure grip. Both jaws are smooth to ensure no damage to the final product.
- Nylon Jaws Flat Nose Parallel Plier 140 mm – for those extra sensitive materials, you can opt for nylon jaw pliers. These plastic jaw pliers prevent damage and scratches, and the parallel-action gives you a firm grip along their whole length.
Reasons to buy:
- Ideal for all aspects of jewellery making.
- Smooth and nylon jaws prevent any damage to your piece of jewellery.
- Parallel-action jaws mean you can work anywhere along the jaw length.
- Case hardened jaws to HRC 57 ensure these are built to last.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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Best Tool Kit for Model Making
Our choice: Model Making Tool Kit Platinum 5 Tools
Those with a passion for scale modelling will love this kit. Whether you love train modelling, war scenes, aliens, tanks or even pro architectural stuff this kit will get you through. Perfect for cutting pieces apart in kits and holding whilst painting details and more.
Tool set includes:
- Snipe Nose Smooth Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm – when working with small miniature items or in tight spaces within the model construction, these tapered jaw pliers come in handy. The parallel jaws allow you a firm grip without crushing delicate pieces.
- Smooth Jaws Flat Nose Parallel Plier Comfort Grips 140 mm – these pliers help you accurately manipulate wire, as well as holding objects carefully during model making. They use comfort grips to make them easier to use over longer periods.
- Steel Straight Edge Imperial 12″ - this is ideal when making marks for cutting or scoring material. These are engineered for accuracy, ensuring you’ll be making models to the correct spec.
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm – a versatile combination plier that can be used for both manipulating and cutting wire. The serrated jaws give you a very secure grip, while the parallel-action offers contact points along the whole jaw length, ensuring fewer mistakes that could damage your model.
- Clamping Parallel Plier With Plastic Jaw Inserts 160 mm – keeping items together is a big part of model making, which is why we included our clamping pliers in the set. The plastic jaw inserts allow you to hold items without damaging them, and the locking feature helps you secure them in place to free up your hand for other tasks.
Reasons to buy:
- Premium tools ideal for serious model makers.
- Comfort grips make it more comfortable to use over a long period.
- Parallel-action jaws provide you excellent precision without damaging your workpiece.
- Case hardened jaws to HRC 57 ensure these are built to last.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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Best Leatherwork Tool Kit
Our choice: Leatherwork Kit Platinum 5 Tools
From saddlery or apparel to upholstery making these tools come highly thought of. This kit will ensure you are covered for many a task.
Tool set includes:
- Hole Punch Plier 1.0 mm To 4.8 mm Punches (plier, anvil and all punches) – this hole punch is ideal for repetitive punches, allowing you to work quickly yet accurately across your leather piece. It’s available in a range of punch sizes, allowing you to customise it to your specific job.
- Heavy Duty Revolving Leather Hole Punch Plier – this punch plier allows you to quickly swap between different punch sizes. It’s heavy duty and so is designed to cut through leather greater than 1.5mm thick. An exceptional leather punch plier.
- Steel Straight Edge Imperial 18″ - this ensures you’re making accurate marks and cuts in your leather. The 18” version is useful for working with smaller pieces of leather.
- Steel Straight Edge Imperial 36″ - likewise, this straight edge is good for accurately marking, scoring and cutting leather. The larger 36” size is ideal for marking larger pieces of leather.
- Cupped Rivet Plier 160 mm (plier & 1 X bag of 100 assorted rivets) – rivets are an essential part of most leatherwork, and this tool helps you close two part rivets with ease.
Reasons to buy:
- Specialist tools designed for accurate leatherwork.
- Empowers you to punch, mark, score, cut and insert rivets into leather.
- The comfort grips are ideal for use over a long period.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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Best Agricultural Tool Kit
Our choice: Outdoor Plier Set Platinum 5 Pliers
Need a kit that works hard and is robust for those demanding outdoor tasks. Perfect for farmers, avid gardeners, engineering jobs and maintenance work.
Tool set includes:
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 200 mm – a versatile combination plier that’s ideal for bending and cutting through hard wire. Used to maintain or install wire fencing and repair chicken runs. HRC 62-65 case hardened cutting jaws ensure they remain sharp, even after repetitive hard wire cutting.
- Snipe Nose Serrated Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm – this tool is ideal for those frustrating jobs in tight spaces, or when working with small items that require more finesse. The serrated jaws ensure a strong grip, while the parallel-action jaws increase the surface area on your item, so it requires less effort to grip it.
- End Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 150 mm – From removing nails from a piece of wood, to cutting hard wire flush against a surface, these end cutting pliers are versatile and highly useful. The comfort grips make them comfortable to use over longer periods.
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm – this is a smaller version of the combination pliers referenced above. Although lighter weight and suited to a smaller hand, they still pack a punch and are capable of repeatedly cutting hard up to 2.5 mm in diameter.
- Diagonal Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm – these are strong side cutters with compound-lever action multiplying your hand force by 22, reducing the effort required to cut through hard wire. The comfort grips make it even easier, with a soft feel to stop your hand feeling tired after long periods of cutting.
Reasons to buy:
- A complete tool kit for better agricultural and outdoor maintenance.
- Grip, bend, remove nails and cut hard wire with one tool kit.
- The comfort grips are ideal for workers who use them over long periods.
- Built to last, with robust construction and rust-proof finishes.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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Best Tool Kit for Crafts & Hobbies
Our choice: Hobby Plier Set Platinum 5 Pliers
This set is created for those avid crafters/hobbyists amongst us. Whether you love restoration of beautiful things, mini sculptures , wirework, making accessories and more this will aid you to achieve that professional and clean finish.
Tool set includes:
- Snipe Nose Smooth Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm – the narrower jaws are ideal for working in tighter spaces or with smaller items during your crafting work. The smooth jaws ensure you don’t scratch the item, and the parallel-jaws provide you a firm grip evenly along the jaws.
- Smooth Jaws Flat Nose Parallel Plier Comfort Grips 140 mm – these pliers provide a really accurate hold, allowing you to carefully manipulate objects or straighten wire. The smooth jaws prevent damage, making them great for working with soft wire.
- End Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 150 mm – these high leverage cutters are designed for cutting wire flush to a surface, as well as removing nails from wood.
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm – a versatile combination plier that allows you to both grip and cut hard wire. The serrated jaws provide excellent grip, while the parallel action and open throat make these jaws perfect for manipulating wire.
- Diagonal Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 140 mm – these side cutters are designed to easily cut through wire. They can handle both soft and hard wire, with HRC 64 induction-hardened jaws to ensure they remain sharp. The comfort grips make them easy on your hands over longer periods.
Reasons to buy:
- Ideal for hobby and craft enthusiasts or professionals.
- A tool set to grip and cut wire, as well as work in confined spaces or with smaller items.
- Built to last, with robust construction and rust-proof finishes.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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Conclusion
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