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Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: landyman Ash on October 24, 2005, 22:25:20
Need some tools

i.e. brake pipe bender tool, flarer plus I need a load more

Where do you lot get yours from????  :?
Title: Re: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: Xtremeteam on October 24, 2005, 22:27:43
Quote from: "landyman Ash"
Need some tools

i.e. brake pipe bender tool, flarer plus I need a load more

Where do you lot get yours from????  :?

work  :lol:

& if work doesnt have it pester the tool guy
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: Andy the Landy on October 24, 2005, 22:29:25
http://www.frost.co.uk/ Very addictive :wink:
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: landyman Ash on October 24, 2005, 22:32:23
I can teeth tools free.....

Not much help  :?

Liike the new name mate, much more personal  :wink:  

Your a person now, not just an engine  :shock:
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: muddyweb on October 24, 2005, 22:34:18
Machine Mart & Northern Tool are worth checking too
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: Jake on October 24, 2005, 22:35:54
Sorry to jump in your thread Ash
I just noticed the name change too Mike
Cool.
Leaves the room..
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: landyman Ash on October 24, 2005, 22:37:06
Quote from: "Andy the Landy"
http://www.frost.co.uk/ Very addictive :wink:


I see what you mean!!!  Hmmmm toys.....  :P  :P  :P  :P
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: Jimbo on October 24, 2005, 22:37:07
VWP do a selection of tools too - brake pipe flarers, benders etc....


Mmmmm, VWP........must spend less on stuff I don't really need !


Jim
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: Xtremeteam on October 24, 2005, 22:39:44
Quote from: "landyman Ash"
I can teeth tools free.....

Not much help  :?

Liike the new name mate, much more personal  :wink:  

Your a person now, not just an engine  :shock:
Quote
Sorry to jump in your thread Ash
I just noticed the name change too Mike
Cool.
Leaves the room..

thanx guys,


to make you feel better ash i rkon ive spent well over 2k on tools & its not even snop on
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: Henry Webster on October 24, 2005, 22:47:45
I find Machine Mart is often quite expensive.  I actually buy quite alot of tools from Halfords.  There professional range seems to be pretty good quality and well priced.  So wuld recommend Halfords and local tool places.

I personally wouldn't bother with a brake pipe bender.  I have one, but don't use it and do it by hand - carefully.  

I think that a decent brake flaring tool is worth spending real money on.  I haven't found one that I would be happy with for less than £75, which is why I still borrow one from a friend!

H
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: Paul on October 24, 2005, 22:51:29
Not wanting to make this sound like an advert......

I can for any MC Member do a two set flaring tool that includes
4.75mm and 3/16'' Die & Punch, including P&P £65 (UK Only)

http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Paul/gallery/FT

PM me for details.
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Additional dies and punchs available at £7 per set
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: landyman Ash on October 24, 2005, 23:04:11
Could not agree more Henry!!

I find MM rather pricey

Halfords pro stuff is fab!!  Got two socket sets and if any thing breaks....

.....they always replace it!!!!  :D
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: Henry Webster on October 24, 2005, 23:04:24
That looks like a proper bit of kit, Paul.

May well be interested in that.  Is this a short term offer or can it wait until my finances have bounced back from the battering that they got at Sodbury! :cry:

H
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: Paul on October 24, 2005, 23:07:45
Quote from: "Henry Webster"
That looks like a proper bit of kit, Paul.

May well be interested in that.  Is this a short term offer or can it wait until my finances have bounced back from the battering that they got at Sodbury! :cry:


It is the proper tool, Always in stock,
PM me when you want one.
I also do brake pipe fitting. :wink:
Title: Cheap automotive tools
Post by: hobbit on October 25, 2005, 11:20:38
The other thing, is the quality of the tools you buy, although you can get some tools quite cheap, and not be of fantastic quality, you have to weigh up how much you will use them against the durabilty.

Can be interesting sometimes with the specialist tools, and sometimes its worth asking around to see if you can borrow the odd tool from a friend especially if you are only going to use it the once

Some budget tools are worth having some are not, I usually keep a roll of cheap spanners in the lightweight, basically because if i nip out in it I dont want to transfer tools over fromt he main vehicle fot a run, and risk having them nicked from a rag top. A basic roll already in there out of the way and if any probs occur at least i've got a fighting chance of doing something
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