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Post #26
stan_306gti6 wrote:
Another vote for Halfords tools, I've never had a problem apart from snapping a 6mm allen bit socket once and they replaced it under guarantee. Thumbs up

Another +1 for halfords gear, I work on 20 ton engines all day everyday and the majority of my tools are halfords and I can't fault it at all, puts up with some real stick, and not too expensive. They are reasonable in replacing the odd item I have broken under the lifetime guarantee too!
*Edit* where you can get the professional stuff it's a lot better made IMO! Thumbs up

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Posted 10th Oct 2012 at 22:34
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jonnywilcock

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Post #27
another one for halford tools here. only other bits and bobs iv bought really that i use a bit are a set of stumpy spanners
Posted 10th Oct 2012 at 23:02
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adam b

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Ratchet spanners are always handy, if they con't come in the halfords set. And a 22/24mm ring spanner. And the right size hub/driveshaft nut socket.

Tbh, just buy a compressor and air tools, so much easier. LOL

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Posted 11th Oct 2012 at 19:20
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daveyboy

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Ok, so far he needs about two grands worth of gear them yeah? LOL

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Posted 11th Oct 2012 at 19:23
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adam b

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Post #30
daveyboy wrote:
Ok, so far he needs about two grands worth of gear them yeah? LOL


Not inc the ramps and monthly garage unit rental, yeah Thumbs up

I've had a mix of halfords stuff and crescent for a few years. The halfords ratchets were better, but their allen/torx bits are rubbish. Bought Irwin 10mm socket torx bits and they've been good.

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Posted 11th Oct 2012 at 19:24
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daveyboy

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Post #31
I've always stuck with a mix of Draper Expert and Snap-On, but for site work or home it's a mix of Stanley and Halfords gear. Can't fault any of it really, some of the chrome came off the Draper gear in razor sharp shards but that was the budget range not the expert stuff.

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Some of my services: (See my for sale threads)
Engine mount/chassis repair
Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION
Harness bars
Posted 11th Oct 2012 at 19:45
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Niall

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Post #32
Halfords stuff is great for the money and easy to go and swap seeing as theres loads of halfords about.

Snapon is much nicer to use and just feels much more solid. Can be much more confident in it that your not going to snap a ratchet and smash your knuckles into that nasty, sharp bit of metal that always seems to be there!
Posted 11th Oct 2012 at 20:30
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ian7675

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Post #33
I too use Halfords stuff. I have that full set of "Professional" bits that is always on offer and seems really good for the amateur.

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Posted 11th Oct 2012 at 20:32
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