sherco34 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi Guys, I'm looking to buy some new tools (Ratchets, Sockets, Allen attatchments, Spanners. ect...) but seen as there are so many out there. I wondered which would be best for trials bike needs on a budget that won't break the bank. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerorev3rev4 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi Guys, I'm looking to buy some new tools (Ratchets, Sockets, Allen attatchments, Spanners. ect...) but seen as there are so many out there. I wondered which would be best for trials bike needs on a budget that won't break the bank. Thanks. try halfords or machine mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith74 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Another vote for Halfords.Try get the professional range with a lifetime replacement.Use them everyday at work and cant fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattylad Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Try to get some of the face drive versions as these are better in the long run. I use Metrinch which are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_scorpa3 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Another vote for Halfords.Try get the professional range with a lifetime replacement.Use them everyday at work and cant fault them. Agreed. I used to work with fitters who swore by Snap-On, but much of the time they were being 'snobbish.' The Halford Proffessional range take some beating for the price, and it's easy to pop along to your local store and update your kit when you have the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) I have had a Halfords set for over 15 years. Its a hundred piece plus jobbie. I still find that I have bits/sockets etc that I never knew were in it. It also has spanners. Well worth the money and they replace anything without a receipt if it wears out or breaks - ever! Good stuff. Use the old addage: By cheap by twice. Halfrauds ain't cheap but a least you get new ones for free. Use this link - http://www.google.co...ALwVtR_VKebCA-w Edited July 10, 2012 by pindie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallymadsam Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Another vote for Halfords Professional, simply cannot be beaten for value for money. I've had the 120 piece set for quite a few years, never broken anything through normal use, one thing I did (extension bar with pin type locking mechanism) through abuse they replaced without receipt. Quite often they do an offer on that set for £100. I normally chuck my Halfords set, along with a set of screwdrivers, pliers and a hammer in the car and you can fix most fixable in the field things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherco34 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Ok, thanks guys. Looks like I'll be going for some from Halfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Another angle is to look for secondhand stuff,over the years I have bought loads of it.Favourite place to look is on stalls run by the charity "Tools for self reliance" as all their stock is donated - some really good quality stuff on offer.I dont just do the boot sale stuff though,cant bear the thought of buying nicked items. I have loads of Snap on stuff too,some of it is very good,way better when you really need it to work hard - but in recent years some of it has dropped off in quality,so paying the extra is hard to justify. You cant have too many tools though.... (Bit like bikes really) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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