bag of rust

[happy pilgrim]

I feel the time has come to replace the bag of rust that I call a tool kit with something up to date. I want a nice range of sockets and general hand tools,pliers,cutters etc. are halfords / B & Q ok or better off going to machine mart or people like that?? don't mind spending reasonable amount but not in the need for snap on type prices!! cheers

[MasterDabber]

Halfords Professional series are good,, and with a good warranty.

[PIGGLET]

Teng tools are good but I also rate Kennedy's professional stuff as sold by cromwell tools. HERE (http://www.intobikes.co.uk/products?detail=product&id=002477&sg=OR&mn=0093&i2bcam=adwds&i2bgrp=manufacturers&gclid=CKyuy5TXrZECFQFflwodBguXfA&rt=24)
I don't have any of their ratchets as I already had facom and teng before I heard of them. The spanners last well and are well finished as are the few sockets I've bought.
Buy a good tool kit and it'll last years, buy cheapo cack and the sockets will crack and the spanners will slip in no time/at a critical time.
PS stay away from machine mart.

[Steptoe]

Halfords Professional series are good,, and with a good warranty.


I'll second that, the warranty is lifetime, and their profesional 3/8ths tork sockets are the only ones i've used ( that includes snap on) that don't break after a couple of months -

Plus some useful information.

Halfords have "trade" cards which gets you a very substantial discount ( varies from item to item, an instance. i bought a set of £14 wiper blade for about £3 ) on tools.

All you need show when you apply for a trade card is a business card :thumb :augie

[happy pilgrim]

ok thanks all. looks like a visit to halfords tomorrow with my business card(with wet ink):thumb