Tools / tool sets/kits - Saxperience

devil34uk · 12th March 2012, 01:41

Im looking at getting a tool chest/ big tool kit for use on my car and bicycle and use on on/off road bikes

I don't really no what to look for being a bit of a noob to tools I have a cheap tool cheats and some other bits but I want a decent tool set to be proud of.

What's the best tool kit selection wise/ brands & makes and with the best quality for use and long life? As I've broke a few Rachel's and tools in the past but if I'm spending a few ££ I want them to last and still work.

Any help or links to good kits or sites would help a lot.

Cheers in advance

Dom · 12th March 2012, 02:31

What's the budget pal?

If there isn't, Snap-On is the answer..

W103_A5H · 12th March 2012, 03:33

I got Halfords Advanced Pro set. Most of the time they have a deals on like the one linked below. 120 piece, lifetime garuntee and the tools are good quality and comes in a nice carry case. Think they are a bargain tbh!

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...k&iozone=PLPz1

motocrossjord · 12th March 2012, 03:48

As above snap on if you got the cash.. if you are on a budget tbh halfords have some cracking deals on atm in my local branch, believe mac have some decent offers too.

Cuzza12345 · 12th March 2012, 04:46

For once Halfords supply something good for a reasonable price! The tool sets in there are very much worth the buy, can't beat snap on but for the price and quality halfords is a good place to start looking for a large tool set.

BertieG · 12th March 2012, 07:36

occasionally the halfords 150 piece socket set comes up at £100. still managed to break a few smaller bits and have had to strip a couple of the handles down to regrease, but they are excellent for the money!

MiniGibbo · 12th March 2012, 07:57

Halfords pro 150piece set is ample for DIY.

chinkostu · 12th March 2012, 09:16

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Originally Posted by BertieG

occasionally the halfords 150 piece socket set comes up at £100. still managed to break a few smaller bits and have had to strip a couple of the handles down to regrease, but they are excellent for the money!

if its the pro ones, just take them into the shop and get them replaced

I have a dirt cheap Draper starter one. knackered the 19mm and a short extension on a wheelnut, otherwise theyre ample for the small jobs i do. If i were using them daily i'd get something a bit chunkier and harderwearing!

Heftydanielson · 12th March 2012, 09:19

Halfords ftw for once.

We've had the Advanced set at work for about 2 years and they're still going strong.

I use our advanced tools a lot at home and they haven't let me down yet.

Heftydanielson · 12th March 2012, 09:20

Halfords ftw for once.

We've had the Advanced set at work for about 2 years and they're still going strong.

I use our advanced tools a lot at home and they haven't let me down yet.

BertieG · 12th March 2012, 14:32

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Originally Posted by chinkostu

if its the pro ones, just take them into the shop and get them replaced

I have a dirt cheap Draper starter one. knackered the 19mm and a short extension on a wheelnut, otherwise theyre ample for the small jobs i do. If i were using them daily i'd get something a bit chunkier and harderwearing!

i would do but its hassle. i used to work there but seem to be in there more often now i dont work there!

jonathon5 · 13th March 2012, 07:40

Halfords tool kits get my vote for value

Machine mart is also worth a look

MiniGibbo · 13th March 2012, 08:29

Clarke boxes are ace..

Tom5190 · 13th March 2012, 08:35

Halfords & machine mart are ample for home use really. If your buying from halfords try and get some one in the trade to go with you as a halfords trade card knocks quite abit of money off tools & boxes.

Jordysport · 13th March 2012, 09:21

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Originally Posted by Tom5190

Halfords & machine mart are ample for home use really. If your buying from halfords try and get some one in the trade to go with you as a halfords trade card knocks quite abit of money off tools & boxes.

i've got machine mart stuff and the Impact wrench has just died after 12 years of use, went to Aldi and bought one for £19.99 to keep me going for a while, will keep you posted on how it goes LOOOLLLL.

tillygti6 · 13th March 2012, 09:56

im lucky enough to have a decent collection of snap-on stuff, BUT i hardly ever use it now! im allways worried stuff will go missing or get lost its rediculous really,alot of the places i end up working arnt particularly secure so i got a cheap setup too, consisting mainly of clarke and halfords stuff and it does the job perfectly.
when i get my workshop back, il get the strapon back out where it can be locked up.
the clarke stuff is actually alot better than the halfords stuff and again lifetime warranty. pricewise halfords trade is a tad cheaper than machine mart,BUT they do vat free days quite often so a bargain to be had!
also the clarke rollcabs and chests are brilliant value for money. ebay also is a good place to pick up some snapon bargains

Tontsy · 13th March 2012, 09:58

i have countless snap on ... yeah its good can really take a battering too.
but then so does my halfords kit. advantage with snap on - he comes to me. i think, thats about it.

i have two portable kits from blue point - both circa the 150 piece.
the halfords advance 150 piece
for the bikes, car and general use - cant fault them tbh ands eeing as they were around £100 each, its possibly the best money ive spent.

tillygti6 · 13th March 2012, 10:02

tontsy... the grey and blue bluepoint sets? they are brilliant for the money! i got a pair of the 3/8drive sets when they first came out 80quid a set. i think they have gone up quite abit in the last few years though?

lyndon · 13th March 2012, 10:03

All my stuff is Halfords Professional, get a decent discount on trade and lifetime warranty on most of it. job done.

Tontsy · 13th March 2012, 10:05

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Originally Posted by tillygti6

tontsy... the grey and blue bluepoint sets? they are brilliant for the money! i got a pair of the 3/8drive sets when they first came out 80quid a set. i think they have gone up quite abit in the last few years though?

yeah i have a 3/8 and a 1/2 kit.
both brilliant tbh! i think i paid around 100 inc vat. but that was 2.5-3 year ago now.