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Mudlark:
I have a vast array of different tool makes from the market cheapies to KingDick Britool Teng and Snap-On also have a couple of pieces from Bachco as well. Incidently the first decent set came from Kamasa when they first made them - the first company other than Snap-On to offer replacements for broken tools.
The only Torque wrench I like is the original Britool ones - worth buying and looking after.
I was once told to buy cheap for the lesser used tools sockets and spanners but go for the expensive stuff when buying ratchets and frequently used sockets and spanners, the 17, 14, 13, 10 sizes.
Best advice for tools that break a lot such as screwdrivers is buy from Snap-On (Halfords if it's local) because you can then at least change them on a weekly basis
mmgemini:
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The only Torque wrench I like is the original Britool ones - worth buying and looking after.
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Yes I have two of those. A 1/2" drive and a 3/8" drive. The half inch one I boiught in 1969 !!! I had it checked and re-calibrated a couple of years ago and it cost more for the re-calibration than it did new.
Disco Matt:
Just digging this up to ask what people think of Sealey Tools? I've ordered one of their 1/4in ratchets and a set of sockets to match, the ratchet turned up this morning and looks well made, the chrome is good and the ratchet feels precise.
Main reason I ask is that they appear to be a near-copy of the Halfords Pro range, but at a fraction of the price. Looking at the 1/2in ratchet it's £17 cheaper than the Halfords one if bought on Amazon.
Boddle:
Depends on what you want them for is this box in the back of the landy (get me home kit) or is it left at home where you could spend more money.
For back of landy somewhere like B&Q or Halfords tool kit will do.
http://www.tengtools.co.uk/Teng_Tools
I know BriSCa stock car drivers use them but the are a major sponcer so how good they not sure but they do seem to be cheaper than snap on or facom.
Disco Matt:
This is really a case of buying some halfway decent kit for home use - I realise Halfords Pro seem to be some of the best but as I said the Sealey range seems pretty good too, although I've not used it yet.
Checking the Halfords site their Pro ratchets have 45 teeth while this Sealey one has 49.
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