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I have a tool kit gifted to me about 12 years ago, but whilst it has been useful I don't think it's high quality -

I recently broke the ratchet of the socket set..


However I'm struggling to work out what I should buy instead, what brands are decent e.t.c., what do those of you who work on your bikes recommend as a starting point?

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I am building my collection of halfords professional stuff. Nice quality, and frequently the sets go on sale.


Currently contemplating buying a set of JIS drivers. Dead useful for anyone with a Japanese bike.

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JIS screwdrivers :mrgreen:

 

:lol: :lol: are you on commission, Stu?...... :lol: :lol:

 


I just think its my new thing to wind [mention]Hoggs[/mention] up with! I have got bored of the no chain malarkey :lol: :lol:

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Another vote for Halfords Advanced Professional, and make sure it's the "Advanced" range with the lifetime warranty.


The big socket sets (150-200 piece) are a good investment and will cover a lot of bases.


They don't do everything though and you need to fill some gaps such as screwdriver and plier sets. Other brands which have great quality (in some cases as good as Snap On but without the price are) Teng Tools, Bahco, and Brittool.

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PLUS:


An extendable magnetic get-that-thing-offa-the-floor-or-down-that-crevice tool


A long reach grabber tool for nuts that's fall into dark places but aren't magnetic


A magnetic tool tray - my God these things are life savers


Threadlock


A headtorch


The £10 foam mats for the garage floor, my knees love me


A chuffing loud stereo


Pretty party lights for the garage


A mini fridge


A torque wrench


A range of different pliers


...and, again, everything on http://www.adventure-spec.com

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PLUS:


An extendable magnetic get-that-thing-offa-the-floor-or-down-that-crevice tool


A long reach grabber tool for nuts that's fall into dark places but aren't magnetic


A magnetic tool tray - my God these things are life savers


Threadlock


A headtorch


The £10 foam mats for the garage floor, my knees love me


A chuffing loud stereo


Pretty party lights for the garage


A mini fridge


[strikeout]A torque wrench[/strikeout] not for Beefy


A range of different pliers


...and, again, everything on http://www.adventure-spec.com

 


Fixed it

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Don't buy the Halfords sets at full price. They are regularly sold at 50% off so wait until that happens. Decent kit for the money, I've never found mine wanting even after two complete nut and bolt rebuilds.

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Don't buy the Halfords sets at full price. They are regularly sold at 50% off so wait until that happens. Decent kit for the money, I've never found mine wanting even after two complete nut and bolt rebuilds.

 

Do you mean like now as the have a father's day "sale" :lol:

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Yea there is rarely a need to pay full price for halfords pro/advanced tools.

This spanner set was on offer for £15 a few months ago.

Combined with my magic "15%" discount card I got it for £10!

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I want one of these cards man :( @Stu can you sort some more out :)?

 

Join the ford owners club as a premier member :wink:

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