Liveware Problem Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Halfords professional range are good quality and not too bad a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 or machine marts pro range too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liveware Problem Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Thanks guys, what sort of stuff should I be looking at besides a socket set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 As above Halfords professional range are excellent, come with a lifetime guarantee as well, you break it they replace it.can't say fairer than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I also have a good set of Allen keys and ratchet spanners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 JIS screwdrivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Yea forgot about those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Big hammer. Little hammer. Lump hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 JIS screwdrivers are you on commission, Stu?...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Actually, I ordered some JIS screwdrivers from Amazon.....they came from Japan, but arrived within 2 weeks......nice screwdrivers too....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 JIS screwdrivers are you on commission, Stu?...... I just think its my new thing to wind [mention]Hoggs[/mention] up with! I have got bored of the no chain malarkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 +yetanother1 for the Halfords Pro sets.Had mine for mmmmmmmmyears and it's still doing sterling service. Then, some more ratchet spanners - nothing is as sexual as a ratchet spanner.Then, almost everything on the Adventure Spec website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 PLUS:An extendable magnetic get-that-thing-offa-the-floor-or-down-that-crevice toolA long reach grabber tool for nuts that's fall into dark places but aren't magneticA magnetic tool tray - my God these things are life saversThreadlockA headtorchThe £10 foam mats for the garage floor, my knees love meA chuffing loud stereoPretty party lights for the garageA mini fridgeA torque wrenchA range of different pliers...and, again, everything on http://www.adventure-spec.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Just in case my family have logged on or I've left this screen open on the computer: you can find awesome Father's Day gifts at http://www.adventure-spec.comThese posts have not been sponsored by Adventure Spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 PLUS:An extendable magnetic get-that-thing-offa-the-floor-or-down-that-crevice toolA long reach grabber tool for nuts that's fall into dark places but aren't magneticA magnetic tool tray - my God these things are life saversThreadlockA headtorchThe £10 foam mats for the garage floor, my knees love meA chuffing loud stereoPretty party lights for the garageA mini fridge[strikeout]A torque wrench[/strikeout] not for BeefyA range of different pliers...and, again, everything on http://www.adventure-spec.com Fixed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 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" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbeef Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I see it's been mentioned.Vital piece of kit is a torque wrench, set it to max and away you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbeef Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I want one of these cards man [mention]Stu[/mention] can you sort some more out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I want one of these cards man @Stu can you sort some more out ? Probably not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I want one of these cards man @Stu can you sort some more out ? Join the ford owners club as a premier member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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