cheapish tool set

[rasA4]

i think so anyway Linky even just for the box alone has some tools as well for the price dont seem to bad.

Indispensable tools for the workshop! The most popular sizes in the most durable materials. Supplied in a high quality steel chest, with moulded trays and additional storage section.
Steel Tool Chest
Hardened, Tempered Sockets & Spanners
Soft-Grip Tool Handles
High Spec For Mechanical Use
12x 3/8" Dr. matt finish sockets: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19mm. 13 x 1/4" Dr. matt finish sockets: 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14mm. 1 x3/8" Dr. quick-release ratchet handle. 3/8" Dr. x 75mm matt finish extension bar. 3/8" matt finish universal joint. 8 x combination spanners: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19mm. 3 x slotted soft-grip screwdrivers: 3.0 x 80mm, 5.0 x 125mm, 6.5 x 100mm. 2 x Phillips soft-grip screwdrivers: PH1 x 80mm, PH2 x 100mm. Zinc alloy knife. Box 5 knife blades. 6'' junior hacksaw. 160mm Cr-V diagonal pliers. 160mm Cr-V combination pliers. 160mm Cr-V long nose pliers. 200mm rubber handled Cr-V adjustable wrench. 9 x Cr-V hex key wrenches and holder: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10. 16oz steel tubular claw hammer. 5m tape measure. 6 x carbon steel precision screwdrivers in box: #0, #1, 1.4mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm, 3.0mm. Spinner handle. 1/4" Dr. coupler. 30 x boxed Cr-V bits: Phillips: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4; Pozi: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4; Torx: T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30; Slotted: 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7; Hex: H1.5, H2, H2.5, H3, H4, H5, H6. 51mm quick-release bits holder. Adaptor (F) 3/8" x (M) 1/4 " DR.

from Screwfix add something for a £1 and get free delivery.

 

[voteforpedro]

Not bad but it won't fit in the boot of my car.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_173083_langId_-1_categoryId_165572

This is the best set £100 will buy you. Period.

 

[rasA4]

very true my mate has the halfords one top notch...

 

[andybnwc]

Yup always used that halfords one of spot on and replace broken parts free of charge without any hastle too

 

[rasA4]

out of interest do you need to take proof of purchase in?

 

[alijames]

Hi Ras,

I agree with the above. The halfrauds tools are a bit more expensive, but I have never broken one yet. You will get a decent selection of them plus a toolbox for £75-£100 and they will do good service for many years.

I have had a http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_162686_langId_-1_categoryId_165469 for 10 years now and it's still pefect.

Screwfix are pretty good for most items, but the quality of their cheap tools has to be questioned.

Also, I prefer to use a 1/2" drive for the larger sockets...

Cheers,

 

[aragorn]

ive got the above halfords 150px set and its pretty decent. Quality is spot on but there are some compromises. the spanner edges are quite sharp, which isnt really ideal when trying to swing from them, and some of the sockets really should be 1/2" rather than 3/8" drive, ie from ~15mm to 20mm in the 12 spline chrome. I've killed a 3/8" ratchet before because of having to use it on those big sockets (usually with a large bit of scaffolding pole on the end)

Defo recommended though, just need to supplement it with a few choice 1/2" sockets to make it perfect. Ive got 16 and 18mm in 1/2" for mine.