Tools

[EbonynIvory]

I know nothing about tools ..........(I only have a cheep small Halford's socket set, 1 spanner (10 mm at one end and 14mm on the other), cheep screw driver and a not so cheep screw driver that has detachable ends and can either be stubby or long! That's the extent of my tool kit, oh and a cheep set of jump leads (much used) and a foot pump!)............

But I had a good look round a Snap-on sales rep long wheel based transit stuffed to the gills with tools. All I can say, it must be like a chocoholic going into a chocolate factory! I spent most of my time going "what is this for?"!

[piggysteve]

A bit like me when the mrs drags me round the local saddlery  :D

[Mash]

But I had a good look round a Snap-on sales rep long wheel based transit stuffed to the gills with tools. All I can say, it must be like a chocoholic going into a chocolate factory!

Thats why I'm always skint  :doh: :doh:

Just cann't resist a "bargain"

[bullfrog]

Most of mine is Halfords pro.
I only live half a mile away from store so best for me and they never quible breakages.
Tool box is industrial range.
I do have some large satin finish rolson spanners (6-32mm).
I have had them around 5 years and they do get USED. 8mm one broke holding top of pro-comp shock but rest are good.
I also have a V-large adjustable. I bought it for bottom brackets on mountain bikes but its ideal for LR stuff.

Better to save up and get good stuff with warranty .
I dont personally rate snap-off.

[DoubleTop]

most of mine are from relatives old garages !! a few bits and bobs are from ScrewFix, but nothing special.  Toolbox is a cardboard box.

DT.

[muddydisco]

Well I've been in trade for about 11 years :roll:  No matter whats tools I've used the best ones are snap on  Where i have had other tool supplier try it on with the life time grantee

[solihull-mick]

Well I've been in trade for about 11 years :roll:  No matter whats tools I've used the best ones are snap on  Where i have had other tool supplier try it on with the life time grantee

Too right arron 90k later im still buying snapon , where will it end? 

[EbonynIvory]

Too right arron 90k later im still buying snapon , where will it end? 

tool Junkie!!  :lol:   

[muddydisco]

 Well I've worked out I've got about 45 K :roll: No matter what anybody says its an addiction :lol:
So in theory when I'm your age  :lol: I'll be close to 90 k

[Mr Bump]

anyone got or used one of these?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_162491_langId_-1_categoryId_165667

any use?

[Mash]

anyone got or used one of these?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_162491_langId_-1_categoryId_165667

any use?

I had one in the works van for about a year then it fell to bits...First the draw locking mechanism packed up and then it started to go on the joins underneath where the sheets are welded together..

I'd say it's ideal for occasional use, personally I don't think much to Halfords toolboxes except the black ones and they aint big enough for me lol

[Mr Bump]

take it back and swap it? or is it an example of the lifetime warantee not covering moving parts?

I use halfords pro stuff - but even their normal tools seems fairly indestructable .. had to use the lifetime garuantee twice, flaky chrome and I had 2 sockets the same size in the set ... d'oh!
each time it was "sorry about that - here's a new one out the box" I was happy with that.

[Mash]

take it back and swap it? or is it an example of the lifetime warantee not covering moving parts?

Too be honest mate I didn't....I changed jobs and got a bigger van so my old Sykes top box went in and I passed that one on too a mate...

Mind you I only paid about 20 quid for mine as they'd got em marked up wrong  :-$

[Mr Bump]

Mind you I only paid about 20 quid for mine as they'd got em marked up wrong  :-$

 :lol:
"free" is my favourite price but a close second is "very cheap cos we made a mistake"  ;)