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Author: | dag981 [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Getting the right tools for the job... |
Alright guys so its christmas soon and as a beginner to all this serious car maintenance and modifications so i have always just used my dads tools. As I dont even live with my parents any more and my dads collection could probably do with an update/increase I figured its about time I got my own set. What do you reckon are the best tools required for a beginner set? is there anything that is an absolute must? also halfords are having a half price sale, so now would be an ideal time to buy myself a nice christmas present i can use now and will hopefully last a lifetime. thanks for any advice |
Author: | Chris [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:51 pm ] |
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Can't you get that halfords starter kit, normally around £100, has all sockets, spanners, screwdrivers etc. Would be a good start. |
Author: | EvilDes [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:58 pm ] |
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Yeah, I have the Halfords Professional tool kit. Apart from a few things, it has everything you need. I just took the Pulsar engine out, rebuilt it, and put it back in with these. Very stong kits, good quality. Did have to buy a few extra's like a torque wrench, piston ring compressor, 27mm deep socket, but these are specific to the jobs you do after. This'll do you well to start with though... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165572 |
Author: | dag981 [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:40 pm ] |
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Is that the kit you have des? thats the set I was looking at originally. It does look like it has everything and it comes with a lifetime garantee. Is this the set you were talking about chris - http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165572 |
Author: | EvilDes [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:56 pm ] |
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Yeah that's the kit I have (and many others on here do), although they've changed the layout of the box slightly ![]() It's a very good piece of kit, although beware that the lifetime guarantee does not include the ratchet mechanisms, so if you put too much pressure on a ratchet and it breaks, you have to buy the repair kit, but they're only a fiver. They're all strong though, only had one thing break on me and that's one of those star headed bits ![]() ![]() |
Author: | big g1985 [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:57 pm ] |
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the 150 peice socket set from halfords is good a good set of screw drivers good set of spanners (ratchet type are good) good set of pliers and snips good inspection light hammer to start with then you will build up over time as and when you need more tools |
Author: | EvilDes [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:04 pm ] |
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Fuck yeah, forgot about a decent set of screwdrivers! Get some! Spanners in the kit are good enough, but only go up to 19mm, so you may occasionally need bigger. There's 3 ratchet spanners in there, 8mm and 10mm, 12mm and 13mm, and 17mm and 19mm (all double ended), but they're straight ones and the heads are rlatively thick around the ratchet so sometimes they're too big to fit or too straight. Some flexi headed ratchet spanners are sometimes a lifesaver. Pliers indeed. Long nose ones I use for a lot of things. A light is a must too, and a good lump hammer helps. Forgot about all that stuff ![]() Oh, and one of my best investments of all time - an extendable magnet! Ideal for picking up dropped bolts, nuts, washers for when your hand won't reach or fit! ![]() ![]() |
Author: | scamp [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:57 pm ] |
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halfords kits are great. ive got the one des mentioned and its actually quite good, not as good as snap on but almost there and a lot cheaper ![]() the magnets are brilliant although some git at work has nicked mine ![]() you can also get plier and scredriver kits from halfords i think so try those too ![]() |
Author: | TANGO [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:59 pm ] |
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as said mate, quite a few peeps on here have the same set and its really good for the money, ive added a few things after when theve been in the sales like a bigger set of ratchet spanners and a couple of screwdrivers sets which were down to a tenner (bonus ![]() no real need to buy snap on stuff unless your an actual mechanic as the halfords stuff is just as good at a snip of the price.. Infact my whole tool chest is halfords but ive covered it in snap on stickers and badges, lol ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Chris [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:18 pm ] |
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My dad still has a few of his snap on tools ![]() If only he hadn't sold the big tool box and all the other bits he had ![]() |
Author: | big g1985 [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:29 pm ] |
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and all the halfords professional stuff is lifetime garuntee |
Author: | banditz [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:46 pm ] |
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oh look |
Author: | big g1985 [ Sat Dec 04, 2010 4:44 pm ] |
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thats expensive postage |
Author: | dag981 [ Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:27 pm ] |
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Yeah postage is high considering they are half price in halfords with free delivery and it's all new and you know if it's missing anything you can just take it back. |
Author: | InSane [ Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:47 pm ] |
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this could be a good start they are not the best but will get your start As i said a good start |
Author: | stainlessmole [ Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:03 pm ] |
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B&Q have deals on atm with their 'TorQ' range. I think you can get a socket set for £12.98 http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?a ... earch=true A complete socket set for £79 http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?a ... egories%3C A tool chest to keep all of your stuff in http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?a ... earch=true Also there is a deal on a car starter set for £35 which has a jack, 2 axel stands, 2 chucks, a + wheel thing and a trolley for you to slide under the car. http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?a ... egories%3C |
Author: | Elward [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:25 am ] |
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That halfords professional set is awesome! i had it for my birthday. iirc jason done a the 2.0 into a 1.1 mk2 with that set lol just a few things that would be handy are some screwdrivers, bigger spanners, powerbar and a telescopic magnet! there a life saver |
Author: | happypaul [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:08 pm ] |
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Do not touch that £50 dynamic set from halfords its utter shit. |
Author: | Tonwah [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 3:30 pm ] |
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For basic mechanics all you'll really nedd is a full 3/eight socket set with rachet, breaker bar, extension bars, 8-24mm sockets deep and short, allen key sockets, torx sockets, female torx sockets, Spanners 8mm - 24mm Rachet spanner if money allows, best on the market are the blue point ones for around £100 Screw drivers all sizes Lump hammer Half inch socket set and quarter drive socket set |
Author: | happypaul [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:57 pm ] |
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WD40 Blow Torch Plyers Sidecuts Are used alot for me too lol |
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