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schakal
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Joined: 27 Jul 2004
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:24 am

where do you people get tools from ? just need a proper(chrome vanadium) spanner and socket set and want to get a good deal really

the cheapest socket set with extensions etc i found is 30 quid from motor factors
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:29 am

I buy them individually tbh, as theres only so many I use.

But the halfords gears the best I have used, I have yet to break a halfords socket, snapped plenty of Britool, snap-on and teng etc gear but halfords is all thats lasted believe it or not!
JB
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Joined: 16 Feb 2004
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:46 am

halfords all the way (usually) they may cost a bit more but they wil last
schakal
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:57 am

halfords stuff is quality .
i bought a set of spanners from cash and carry and never worked properly ,they ferk the bolts and nuts right away .must be made of aluminium those spanners Evil or Very Mad

yeah i suppose i will go for the halfords stuff too,no need to lok for another cheaper alternative .the screw driver i bought from them never lets me down. Laughing
david3533
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Joined: 02 Oct 2004
Posts: 1575

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:50 am

draper are pretty good never had any props with there stuff.
Stephen
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Joined: 14 Apr 2004
Posts: 278

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:52 am

We use Elora sockets and Draper spanners. The only problem with the spanners is that they keep going missing.
We needed a 1/2" spanner so I went in to the autoparts place and ended up comming out with a big spanner set for £7 plus VAT!!
We don't usually buy rubbish, this was a Blackstar set, and to be fair to it we haven't managed to break one yet...
Fat Dave
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Joined: 22 Mar 2004
Posts: 150

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:39 am

i have bought alot of snap on stuff even tho its good its just so over priced, i normally just buy draper stuff on-line http://www.drapertools.com/ fairly good stuff for the money never had a problem with them, and they do free delivery Smile
william
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Joined: 25 Nov 2004
Posts: 350

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:46 pm

dont snap-on replace any tool that u have broken?

my socket sets (1/2" and 3/4") are of Sealey flavour. good stuff. had them for a year or 2 now.
Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
Posts: 7432

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:51 pm

Halfords replace broken tools too. Simon managed to shear the end off one of those 3/8" extensions with the tapered end which allows some flexibility of the socket, by leaning on it doing up wheelbolts with it. I told him it was going to break but he wouldnt have it LOL. They replaced it no probs even though it blatantly had been abused.
william
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Joined: 25 Nov 2004
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 4:05 pm

i tell thee what, got some crakcing ratchet spanners for xmas from the old man! havnt had much use out of them cos i dont want to dirty them..but they are awesome! halfords jobby i think
Neal
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 4:08 pm

oooh yeah id love my own set of those!

got to be careful with them when undoing stiff nuts/bolts to leave clearance to get the spanner off, you can end up with the spanner stuck. You cant wind it back in to make some clearance. Rolling Eyes Embarassed
william
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 4:12 pm

yeah, another fault, or inconvienience is that they are straight, where as ur average set of spanners curve out at the ring end so u can get them onto bolt heads and have better leverage.
Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
Posts: 7432

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 4:14 pm

Ah, but the halfords ones do have a little hinge, so not only do they have an angled head, but it is adjustable too! GENIUS!
william
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Joined: 25 Nov 2004
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 4:22 pm

damnit i must have had the economy ones then!! no hinge Laughing
JB
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Joined: 16 Feb 2004
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:25 am

Neal 19 16v wrote:
oooh yeah id love my own set of those!

got to be careful with them when undoing stiff nuts/bolts to leave clearance to get the spanner off, you can end up with the spanner stuck. You cant wind it back in to make some clearance. Rolling Eyes Embarassed


lol yeah i had a ps pump off jimbo with free spanner attached!
Winston16v
Level 3 User

Joined: 01 Jan 2005
Posts: 75

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 6:27 pm

I use a Master Grip socket seat from Costco and Halfords ratchet spanners

Halfords are really good for tools, brake it take it back...well cool
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