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Halfords Pro range
Disco Matt:
Another vote for them, I've got the three drawer tool chest (non ball bearing version, I couldn't justify the extra) and it seems pretty good to me. Also have one of their breaker bars which is very nicely machined, although I've only used it to loosen a few tight wheel nuts so far.
freeagent:
Their tools are great, cannot praise them enough... i've given mine loads of abuse and not broken anything.
As for tool chests, i've got a Halfords Roll cab and top box (pro range with roller bearing runners) they are OK, and good value for money, but not a patch on my Snap-on top box.
I'd buy halfords tools and a second hand snap-on box (off ebay) if I were doing it again.
Sharpshooter:
--- Quote from: Yoshi on May 20, 2009, 23:35:05 ---As Drift says, the ratchet mechanisms arent covered in the lifetime guarantee, but then i think that snap on have the same rule dont they?
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Depends on your dealer. Ive had a couple of ratchet mechanisms replaced. One they did, the other they wouldnt.
I have Snap on only for the fact my father used them for 30+ YEARS in the trade with no probs. And as im in the trade, i have chosen to use them too.
I have however used some Halfords pro range tools at a mates house. And i must say i was very impressed. :)
carbore:
I have used them for a while and get on very well. Have survived a bit of abuse and being left out in the rain at track days etc.
Also try to blag a Halfords Trade card. I did one as I have a small farm and various cars. I have had loads of money off on lots of things, bulbs are pence and I got £10 of my last purchase of mobil one.
hairyasswelder:
--- Quote from: Dave123 on May 20, 2009, 21:50:50 ---
I know in an ideal world snap-on would be my best bet, but being a student/trainee mechanic, funds won't allow. Plus there's talk of halfords pro range being made by snap-on
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Was always told it wasnt Snap-on but FACOM that made the maority of the PRO tools ;) (Halfords were Facom agents )
I have all brands in my toolbox and think the main brands Snap-on Facom etc are overpriced for the quality difference.
I would reccomend Halfords PRO, Britool, Draper EXPERT, Teng and Sykes p.....vant (cant spell it :oops: ) as mid range tools.
My bottom box is a 7 drawer BETA in Orange :? which cost me £250 new off an e-bay shop, bearings in drawers and a good lock
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300296990209&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F300296990209%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D300296990209%26_naf%3D1%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1mechanism
It would seem to have doubled in price :-k :-k they have added plastic bumpers :-# :-#
Steve
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