Recommendations for tool kit.

[sneekyparrot]

I'd go with a decent chest then select a range of tools that are going to be of use.

torque range
deep sockets set
ratchet ring spanner are superb
breaker bar missing from Clarke

plus i doubt you would need tap and die / riveter or 11 piece file set.

i buy tools as i go along and need them.

just got a pipe flaring tool / bore hone and die grinder. but i have bought tools for years.

I bought so stuff from aldi and snapped them on first use lol.

P.

[grimmy]

The b+q stuff I bought a couple of years ago have been excellent for me mate pretty decent spec and quality for reasonable money.

[BUCKYDEVIL]

Mick Id love to have the funds for big premium brand & I know my budget barely covers a Snap on lunch box but thanks for info on Clarke

OK guys thanks & looks like I'm heading for Halfords, like the look of this socket set £80 to start http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet//motoring/garage-equipment/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-professional-120-piece-socket-set?storeId=10001&tduid=2f29f20c20d5dc232b98daccd6 d5f462&_%24ja=kw%3A1736887%7Ctsid%3A35533&msg=&cm_ mmc=Affiliates-_-TradeDoubler-_-1736887-_-banner&catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&catalogId=101 51&langId=-1&seo=true&isMobile
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And the Cabinet at £80
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...&storeId=10001
With Halfords 28 day return policy I at least have the chance to return them in the event of a January Sale price drop as long as unused.
then can watch for further items in sale.
Cheers Paul for info on the Hex sockets rather than 12 sided & It brought it to mind that I just remembered ED China also gave the same advice..

[Maxfly]

Have mostly cheap crap myself but when getting some decent stuff have used Halford and been happy. An yes ratchet spanners are excellent!

[ZS180V6]

Most of the sets are half price in halfords at the moment.

Ive used them and they have been spot on ...

[6282tom]

I have a Halfords advanced pro socket set and a ratchet ring spanner set and I've been happy with them both. Halfords seem to get a lot of stick on the forums (not this one generally) which is unjustified in my opinion. Whilst they can be a bit pricey, they have some good stuff and with the advanced pro stuff at half price at the moment you can't go far wrong.

As for Clarke - my trolley jack and axle stands are Clarke and they've served me well over the last 5 years so happy with those also.

[top_man_eldo]

For me..

First choice is Sealey
Second choice Draper Expert
Third choice Halfords Professional

Snap-on will beat the lot in my opinion, but I'd never get my money's worth!

[6282tom]

Originally Posted by top_man_eldo

For me..

First choice is Sealey
Second choice Draper Expert
Third choice Halfords Professional

Snap-on will beat the lot in my opinion, but I'd never get my money's worth!

Agree with Sealey being decent, I've got 3 torque wrenches and spark plug sockets from them - can't fault their stuff.

[Mark S]

i'd avoid halfords pro.

[petet16]

Originally Posted by Mark S

i'd avoid halfords pro.

Why is that ?