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[QUOTE="charlie1, post: 679274"] I exclude apprentices in this thread, it's more aimed at people doing short courses for a career change. I've seen a few posts lately from new guys looking for advice on what tools to buy so I will try and give you the best advice. Ok you have done your course and you are ready to take on the world so you think you need to get all the pro gear and a van so you will look the part... Don't bother, save your cash and upgrade tools with profit from jobs (if you have any). Your worried you won't look the part and people will judge you and not believe your a tiler after your course... Well in truth, your not a tiler yet, you need years of experience and tbh ms smith doesn't know the difference between a rubi or a sigma or a B&Q cutter so don't worry. Now considering the first dozen jobs you do after leaving the course (if you survived your first one) will be kitchen splash backs/ small floors/ maybe a full bathroom then the tools to accomplish these can be purchased relatively cheap, set yourself a budget of £2-300 then upgrade as needed. Dry cutter £70 wet cutter £ 30 spirit level £15 3 trowels, £25 dust sheet (free improvise) gorilla tub £5 drill £30 ...this covers the big things, you will need other bits and bobs like tape measures, chisels , other hand tools, research the forum for what's required. also, forget about a van (just for now) , do your first dozen jobs then get a van, by then you will have enough money for more tools so you will need it. A common mistake made by some of the new guys starting out, you think your restricted by lack of tools, not true, by far the biggest lacking factor is experience and learning from mistakes on the job so don't worry about your tools. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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