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Offline flyingtele

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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #15 on: June 02, 2009, 02:10:12 pm »
I just have a big bunch of tools of various makes that I have gathered over time lol, and a half decent socket set, made by Force in Australia and thats taken a real beating and still going great. I may buy a complete tool chest but what I have so far is adequate for my needs
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2009, 04:23:41 pm »
Quote from: flyingtele on June 02, 2009, 02:10:12 pm
I just have a big bunch of tools of various makes that I have gathered over time lol, and a half decent socket set, made by Force in Australia and thats taken a real beating and still going great. I may buy a complete tool chest but what I have so far is adequate for my needs

I'm the same. A lot of my stuff is Draper (cheapo) but most of it holds up well.
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #17 on: June 02, 2009, 06:39:41 pm »
most of my tools come from costco's either cresent or sealey not particually expensive but then i do store them in a top off the range recycled mastic box but not just one box oh no i have 2 boxes almost full!!!
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #18 on: June 02, 2009, 07:20:22 pm »
Please pleas PLEASE can we have a recap of what is best ..... my stuff from the 50's is strong but does not fit this metric stuff and i ned to know what to buy (and how much to pay) as I am 'retired' and may take up the panners again! (whats a drevil again?) :)
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #19 on: June 02, 2009, 07:39:34 pm »
In my humble opinion I would say Halfords professional range is very good value for money.
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #20 on: June 02, 2009, 07:41:59 pm »
I've heard that but is the full set not over a hunderd notes?.... I only have a 'little' pension :)
Cheers anyway.
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #21 on: June 02, 2009, 09:35:13 pm »
to be fair jeff for general tinkering any old make will be fine. you local motor factors or halfrauds will sell pretty adequate gear.

it's only really when your giving your tools a hammering everyday for a living when you really can warrant spending the dosh on snap-on and mac type tools.

if your wanting air tools than stick with the top brands as cheap stuff is rubbish.
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #22 on: June 02, 2009, 10:09:14 pm »
Got to agree with Pete Jeff, if you are only tinkering try Neilsen or equivalent, more than up to the job, and always buy the best air tools you can afford, they will last longer and work out cheaper.
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #23 on: June 02, 2009, 11:30:59 pm »
I've got a Britool top box with mainly Halfrauds Pro stuff, some Snap-On, some Britool, some Facom and some other stuff.
Must admit, the Halfrauds Pro stuff aint bad at all for tinkering. Spanners have a smooth ratched system and are slim to fit the tight spaces ;)
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #24 on: June 03, 2009, 07:08:40 am »
I saw Craigs Halfords set.. it looked majic but was 100+ ?
Whats these 'air tools' your on about? ....I have a foot pump????
I need screwdivers, not flat and not Philips, all these funny little cross headed screw on modern cars... what are they called?
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #25 on: June 03, 2009, 08:19:06 am »
"Torx" I think.
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #26 on: June 03, 2009, 10:32:11 am »
The halfrauds kit i got Jeff was @£80, and is all sockets and spanners, but with the torx bits included aswell.
More than capable of standing up to the jobs i need them for.
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #27 on: June 03, 2009, 10:50:01 am »
Ah! Torx for torque then... talk tought  me a lot :)
Ohhh sod this. garage tidied ..off to bar for a bit .
Thanks lads. Halfords it is then
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #28 on: June 05, 2009, 08:18:58 pm »
Get you pension out Jeff, Snap-Ons deal of the month is a nice big tool box for a mere £3100 plus vat with a £1000 trade in for your old box (if you need to ask, no it doesnt include any tools, this is just for the tool box  :D)
Tempted......
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Re: Tool sets
« Reply #29 on: June 05, 2009, 08:22:50 pm »
Muck me!... 2k + for a few spanners :)
I'll take your old ones Mark????
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