Good Deal - I think.....

MangoMan · 9th December 2013, 09:23

This has got to be a good deal for those that are looking.... And the Profesional stuff IS good! (With a Lifetime Guarantee)!

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...atalogId=10151

whitevanman · 9th December 2013, 09:43

I was looking at their prof ratchets as in the summer my 1/4 drive broke and now my 3/8ths has bitten the dust too, only cheapos though.. With the prof pair coming in at nigh on £35 i've decided to get one of these, not sure which one yet though..

Payday tomorrow, early xmas present me thinks..

Kiltman · 9th December 2013, 11:19

I bought the 120 piece set a while ago, great set and no problems!

falcoron · 9th December 2013, 11:37

Had a few halfords tools and they are ok, far better than Draper and the other high street brands. I prefere Teng Tools for a really tight fit onto nuts and bolts, which is vital for preserving the hex shape and not killing knuckes, everybit as good as the Snap-on stuff i have and lifetime warranty too. Horses for courses.
I have had snap-on tools for 30 years and never once had a breakage or issue, bar a ratchet screwdriver that locked on the ratchet, it was 20 years old and i got a new one under warranty no bother at all. Have been buying teng for a good number of years now as its half the price of snapon and again never once had an issue and they do grip onto a nut well. A lot of tools now offer a great warranty but if the size tolorence is poor they strip nuts and bolts with ease, no warranty against that.
I like to buy good, buy once.

Alan_G · 9th December 2013, 11:54

I have this set, been great, used it for doing disc and pads all round on the 75 with no issues.

capese21 · 9th December 2013, 12:19

Halfords term "professional" is misleading though. A top quality socket would be hex pattern not bi hex.

Ok for light duty but come across a corroded nut or bolt and you will quite likely round it off. Hex pattern is what a pro would use from the outset.

it is no bargain at £80 imho but a fair enough price for a far east produced set.

I like Metrinch not cheap but top quality and do not slip and round off nuts!!

Ed

MangoMan · 9th December 2013, 12:30

Well I would imagine Ed that being a 'Pro' like your goodself you wouldn't be seen dead in a Halfords, but for us mere 'lay-mechanics' I think it's good enough......

whitevanman · 9th December 2013, 12:41

Looking at the pics in close up it appears only the 1/2" drive stuff is bi-hex, smaller sockets are hex, which would be what i'm after.. I have a 1/2" hex set & deep sockets for same anyway, the smaller sizes are for my bike & machinery work, 1/2" is a bit ott for most of those..

Goodtimegaz · 9th December 2013, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by capese21

Halfords term "professional" is misleading though. A top quality socket would be hex pattern not bi hex.

Ok for light duty but come across a corroded nut or bolt and you will quite likely round it off. Hex pattern is what a pro would use from the outset.

it is no bargain at £80 imho but a fair enough price for a far east produced set.

I like Metrinch not cheap but top quality and do not slip and round off nuts!!

Ed

I have been swinging on tools for over 50 yrs and my personal preference is 12 point for run of the mill work, only in special cases would I use 6 point.

bl52krz · 9th December 2013, 13:28

I have got two sets of ratchet/spanners/extensions. One German, Gedore, and a set from Gordons.Both been with me Gedore 50 years still intact, disassembled engines and axles, and the Gordon set the same.

9th December 2013, 09:23	#1
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Good Deal - I think..... This has got to be a good deal for those that are looking.... And the Profesional stuff IS good! (With a Lifetime Guarantee)! http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...atalogId=10151 __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original Last edited by MangoMan; 9th December 2013 at 10:06..

9th December 2013, 09:43	#2
whitevanman This is my second home 2001 Connie SE CDT, 2002 2.0Petrol Laguna SportHatch Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Althorne Posts: 3,122 Thanks: 319 Thanked 441 Times in 318 Posts	I was looking at their prof ratchets as in the summer my 1/4 drive broke and now my 3/8ths has bitten the dust too, only cheapos though.. With the prof pair coming in at nigh on £35 i've decided to get one of these, not sure which one yet though.. Payday tomorrow, early xmas present me thinks.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Today the 23rd of April I will mostly be: Kids, bikes, dog, kids, bikes, dog...Seems to be a pattern forming here Car: Connie SE CDT Manual, Mods: O-Rings, Silicon intercooler hose, Stainless EGR Bypass, BMW PCV Mod, 160 Upgrade, DD Unit, Projector Headlights, Powerflex Bottom Mount, Remote Clutch reservoir, SS Compensator; Inline Stat To Come: cat gut (when replacing iffy section). Meteors after refurb..

9th December 2013, 11:37	#4
falcoron Gets stuck in 75 SE Wedgwood blue Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Islandmagee N.Ireland Posts: 629 Thanks: 153 Thanked 52 Times in 42 Posts	Had a few halfords tools and they are ok, far better than Draper and the other high street brands. I prefere Teng Tools for a really tight fit onto nuts and bolts, which is vital for preserving the hex shape and not killing knuckes, everybit as good as the Snap-on stuff i have and lifetime warranty too. Horses for courses. I have had snap-on tools for 30 years and never once had a breakage or issue, bar a ratchet screwdriver that locked on the ratchet, it was 20 years old and i got a new one under warranty no bother at all. Have been buying teng for a good number of years now as its half the price of snapon and again never once had an issue and they do grip onto a nut well. A lot of tools now offer a great warranty but if the size tolorence is poor they strip nuts and bolts with ease, no warranty against that. I like to buy good, buy once. Last edited by falcoron; 9th December 2013 at 11:41..

9th December 2013, 11:54	#5
Alan_G Posted a thing or two MG3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Falkirk Posts: 1,507 Thanks: 242 Thanked 153 Times in 123 Posts	I have this set, been great, used it for doing disc and pads all round on the 75 with no issues. __________________ http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...5signature.jpg

9th December 2013, 12:19	#6
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	Halfords term "professional" is misleading though. A top quality socket would be hex pattern not bi hex. Ok for light duty but come across a corroded nut or bolt and you will quite likely round it off. Hex pattern is what a pro would use from the outset. it is no bargain at £80 imho but a fair enough price for a far east produced set. I like Metrinch not cheap but top quality and do not slip and round off nuts!! Ed Last edited by capese21; 9th December 2013 at 12:24..

9th December 2013, 11:19	#3
Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	I bought the 120 piece set a while ago, great set and no problems!

9th December 2013, 12:30	#7
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Well I would imagine Ed that being a 'Pro' like your goodself you wouldn't be seen dead in a Halfords, but for us mere 'lay-mechanics' I think it's good enough...... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

9th December 2013, 12:41	#8
whitevanman This is my second home 2001 Connie SE CDT, 2002 2.0Petrol Laguna SportHatch Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Althorne Posts: 3,122 Thanks: 319 Thanked 441 Times in 318 Posts	Looking at the pics in close up it appears only the 1/2" drive stuff is bi-hex, smaller sockets are hex, which would be what i'm after.. I have a 1/2" hex set & deep sockets for same anyway, the smaller sizes are for my bike & machinery work, 1/2" is a bit ott for most of those.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Today the 23rd of April I will mostly be: Kids, bikes, dog, kids, bikes, dog...Seems to be a pattern forming here Car: Connie SE CDT Manual, Mods: O-Rings, Silicon intercooler hose, Stainless EGR Bypass, BMW PCV Mod, 160 Upgrade, DD Unit, Projector Headlights, Powerflex Bottom Mount, Remote Clutch reservoir, SS Compensator; Inline Stat To Come: cat gut (when replacing iffy section). Meteors after refurb..

9th December 2013, 13:28	#10
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,407 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I have got two sets of ratchet/spanners/extensions. One German, Gedore, and a set from Gordons.Both been with me Gedore 50 years still intact, disassembled engines and axles, and the Gordon set the same. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.