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| Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667   
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I've got a small socket set which is not great for all the fettling ive been doing and will be doing in the coming year and would like to treat myself to a good set. Halfords have the usual 50% off but they usually have kits which are too comprehensive and offer a tonne of stuff I either already have or won't likely need anyway.
Snap-on stuff carries a great reputation but a great price tag too. If there a medium ground? Who makes good kit at good prices? Who would you recommend? |
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9th Dec 2012 7:00pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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For the kind of stuff us project guys do, Halfords really is a good option, especially if you get there 'Professional' range which has a lifetime guarantee.
If you really don't want to go that route, Snap on do a cheaper 'Bluepoint' range |
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9th Dec 2012 7:06pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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I use Teng socket sets. Started with something like this
http://toolstoday.co.uk/product/76977/teng...1?cat=2814 Now have 3/8 and 1/4 drive sets as well. Also have a few Halfords Professional tools as well and they are good quality. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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9th Dec 2012 7:10pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808  
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Another vote for halfords professional range. I have had my set for years and used it a lot. I haven't managed to break anything yet.
However, we have a laser socket set at work and that is pretty good too. Jim Last edited by Jimb1978 on 9th Dec 2012 7:21pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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9th Dec 2012 7:14pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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God, I just love tools, must be a bloke thing !
I'm always buying tools, even if I don't need them  |
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9th Dec 2012 7:16pm |
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| Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667
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Halfords is made by Draper i believe?
... and Blue Point is bought in by Snap-on too I think. (Lazer?) Teng I've read mixed opinions on. Good to see you like them. |
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9th Dec 2012 7:20pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 
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Most of my stuff is snap on but with the halfords stuff now having a lifetime guarantee it sounds like the best compromise to me
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9th Dec 2012 7:33pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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Most of the lads at work (a commercial vehicle workshop) use Snap-On, and they are really good and reliable tools, although can sometimes be a bit pricy! But you usually get what you pay for! Halfords Professional tools are also very good, and are often much cheaper!
ps. I spent about 3 hours a few weeks ago polishing all my tools with WD-40 An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"  |
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9th Dec 2012 7:41pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Day to Day Snap On & Mac Tools
However for normal use theres fook all wrong with Halfords Pro range  |
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9th Dec 2012 7:48pm |
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| appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630 
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Halfords Pro, are pretty good. I have a set of Crescent from Costco, a big box with scanners and all sorts, in a briefcase type affair. While they've got a few rust spots now, I've not managed to break any of them (I used to use them on my roadside assistance van, doing about 30 jobs a day) Also got a Kamasa set of sockets in 1/2" drive, very good. As said Snap-On are good, but wildly overpriced.
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9th Dec 2012 7:49pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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I've just been pondering a new set and after a lot of searching decided on a set from cocraft very comprehensive and with a set of there ratchet ring spanners and a selection of pliers, cutters, water pump pliers and some torex drivers/ keys I think I've got it all covered for what I'm doing and a great price look on line sold by
klaus Olsen Got mine from there Kingston shop It's good to be back from the dark side DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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9th Dec 2012 7:50pm |
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| Harryb450 Member Since: 11 Dec 2011 Location: over yonder Posts: 283 
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all my sockets are bergen and my ratchets are britool
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9th Dec 2012 7:51pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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Second vote for Teng.
I have these sets: 3/8:
http://toolstoday.co.uk/product/76985/teng...9?cat=2813 1/4:
http://toolstoday.co.uk/product/76981/teng...6?cat=2812 I have used and abused them daily for 18 months (I haven't needed a 1/2 drive set as the 3/8 has done it all. Also comes with full lifetime guarantee. Another brand that I love (even more than snap-on) is Facom...... shame their price is up there with snap-on though........ Keep dreaming Glyn 
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9th Dec 2012 7:52pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Mine are all matt blackj no chrome as it hurts
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9th Dec 2012 7:55pm |
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