Halfords Tool kit sale now on! 150PC socket back! £99.99!

[MinhDinh]

Well since I have no tools really, it's time to buy some and learn by myself!

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_173083_langId_-1_categoryId_165572?cm_mmc=E-Mail-_-DecWk37f-_-Xmas4DayDeals-1712-HTML-_-150pieceSocketRatchet&cm_em=ms51ves3%40hotmail.com



However I also am thinking of this tool kit, any good?

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_713989_langId_-1_categoryId_165572



LINK TO ALL OF THEIR ITEMS ON SALE:

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&action=listrefine&mode=discount&constraints=tcs||_PromotionCode||%3A162155%3A||sor||Price||1
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[chillyman0]

Need to start filling my new tool box

https://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu301/chillyman0/ToolBox.jpg
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[chillyman0]

And I have used the kit shown in your second link quite regularly (a friend has it) and apart from the overly brittle files it is a very good kit for the price.
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1996 gsf600n (sold)
current : 1996 VFR750 for sale, PM for info! 2000 E1 ZX-9r

[MinhDinh]

[bootsbiker]

this has been posted before...

The tools are ok and I used them at college... It is a good start and most things you need are there... I like them.. clean and tidy set... There is much better but at a price..
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[MinhDinh]

[rac3r]

What about the link from the other thread? 235 pieces and the box as well for £25

https://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?isSearch=true&fh_search=235&x=0&y=0&ecamp=aff-p9-awin-001
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[kawakid]

I've got that set.

My only negative comment is why so many imperial sockets.

I'm nearly 38 and been driving and playing with cars & now bikes for 21 years.

In this time I have never needed an imperial bit.
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I've a twin and a 4.

[pinkyfloyd]

I got the smaller Halfrauds socket set. £49 quid advance one. Does all that I need it to do. Followed it up today with an impact driver and have a torque wrench ordered on Egay.
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[G]

Halfords, so not amazing, though ok; were it me, I'd go for this: https://amzn.to/eZmvnQ. Have to get separate spanners, but gives you the choice to get better choices.

Something like this for the spanners is very useful: https://amzn.to/eildfI - gives you a very useful range.

Not convinced on the Halfords stuff for a few things - 12 point, but limited range, imperial. Really like the wall drive offered by the Draper Expert 6 point stuff.

[ms51ves3]

[kawakid]

One thing I've found is I need 2 full sets of spanners, i.e. one for either end of the bolt you are undoing.

My comments 2 above might sound a bit negative regarding the imperial sockets. But the quality of the set is very very good.

If they had thrown in a torque wrench and got rid of the imperial sockets I would have give it 5/5, otherwise I give it 4/5.
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I've a twin and a 4.

[MinhDinh]

[MinhDinh]

PS just looked at it, it says:

The Halfords Advanced Professional 150 piece Socket/Ratchet Set is the ideal set for any DIY enthusiast or professional to maintain your car, bike or for general everyday jobs. It is made from professional quality chrome vanadium steel and comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. The set contains both metric and AF sockets, along with different size drives, extension bars, combination spanners and ratchet spanners. It is supplied in a compact carry case, which is perfect to keep all the pieces organised and together.
Features & Benefits

* 150 piece set with metric & AF sockets
* Life Time Guarantee
* Chrome vanadium steel sockets and accessories for a durable life
* Ratchet spanners with robust mechanism requires just 6 degrees movement to turn fastener
* Compact carry case, keeps all the pieces together

What's in the box

* 3 x Double Ring Ratchet Spanners 8x10, 12x13, 17x19mm
* 9 x 1/4" drive deep sockets 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12mm
* 5 x 3/8" drive deep sockets 13, 14, 15, 17, 19mm
* 12 x combination spanners 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm
* 7 x 1/2" drive metric sockets 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32mm
* 4 x 1/2" drive impact sockets 17, 19, 21, 23mm
* 11 x 3/8" drive metric sockets 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm
* 10 x 1/4" drive metric sockets 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13mm
* 8 x 3/8" drive star sockets E8, E10, E11, E12, E14, E16, E18, E20
* 4 x 1/2" drive AF sockets 15/16, 1, 1.1/16, 1.1/4"
* 9 x 3/8" drive AF sockets 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8"
* 7 x 3/8" drive bit sockets (hexagon / star tip) 6, 8, 10, 45, 50, 55, 60
* 10 x 1/4" drive AF sockets 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2"
* 1 x 3/8" drive wobble extension bar 6"
* 2 x 1/2" drive wobble extension bar 3" & 5"
* 1 x 1/2" drive locking extension bar 10"
* 1 x 1/2" drive
* 1 x 3/8" drive
* 1 x 1/4" drive
* 1 x 1/4" drive wobble extension bar 4"
* 1 x 1/2" drive universal joint
* 1 x 3/8" drive universal joint
* 1 x 1/4" drive universal joint
* 1 x 3/8" drive spark plug sockets 10mm, 14mm
* 1 x Spinner handle
* 26 x Assorted bits, 1 x bit adaptor
* 10 x Hex keys 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10mm
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[MinhDinh]

[chris-red]

There is no point buying imperial sockets unless you have an old British bike or a Harley, even then I think only the Harley engine uses imperial sizes.
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[G]

Halfords also do cheap stuff.

Draper expert six point is the one to go for - wouldn't be too bothered by the others. Prefer my Sealey professional set for 'feel'/looks, but for utilitarian use, it's the six point wall drive that does it.

Draper expert is equivalent to Halfords Professional, though you may not get the life time guarantee, which I admit is useful.

I do like the flexi headed ratchet spanners which Halfords current has on offer - making them pretty good value.

[MinhDinh]

[MinhDinh]

[Shaft]

[chris-red]

I would wager out of all those imperial sockets you might you the 1/4 once or twice.



Amazon only have half the description of the draper kit. It is more expensive and you will have to buy spanners but I would rather have the draper one I think.


Draper 43648 - Draper Expert 149 Piece 1/4, 3/8, 1/2" Sq. Dr. Metric 6 Point Socket And Socket Bit Set
Expert Quality, manufactured from chrome vanadium steel hardened, tempered and satin chrome plated for corrosion protection. Sockets have knurled ring for extra grip. Packed in blow mould carrying case and display sleeve.
Expert 149 Piece 1/4, 3/8, 1/2" Sq. Dr. Metric 6 Point Socket And Socket Bit Set
Contents:
1/4" square drive
• 13 Draper Expert HI-TORQ 6 point sockets size: 4-14mm
• 7 Draper Expert HI-TORQ 6 point deep sockets size: 6-12mm
• 5 Draper TX-STAR sockets size: E4-E8
• 4 Draper plain slot socket bits size: 4-7mm
• 3 Draper cross slot socket bits: No.1-3
• 3 Draper PZ TYPE socket bits: No.1-3
• 4 Draper hexagonal socket bits size: 3-6mm
• 8 Draper Draper-TX-STAR socket bits: T8-T30
• 8 Draper Draper-TX-STAR tamperproof socket bits: T8-T30
• reversible ratchet with soft grip handle and quick release button
• 2 wobble extension bars with hex. outer end size: 50 and 100mm
• sliding tee bar
• universal joint
• spinner handle with 1/4" sq. dr. recess in soft grip handle
3/8" square drive
• 10 Draper Expert HI-TORQ 6 point sockets size: 10-19mm
• 6 Draper Expert HI-TORQ 6 point deep sockets size: 10-15mm
• 1 Draper Expert HI-TORQ 6 point spark plug socket size: 10mm
• 5 Draper TX-STAR sockets size: E10-E16
• reversible ratchet with soft grip handle and quick release button
• extension bar: 150mm
• universal joint
• coupler
1/2" square drive
• 17 Draper Expert HI-TORQ 6 point sockets size: 10-32mm
• 5 Draper Expert HI-TORQ 6 point deep sockets size: 16-22mm
• 2 Draper Expert HI-TORQ 6 point spark plug sockets size: 10 and 14mm
• 3 Draper TX-STAR sockets size: E18-E24
• reversible ratchet with soft grip handle and quick release button
• 2 extension bars: 125 and 250mm
• universal joint
• bit holder 1/2" sq. drive x 5/16" hexagon
• Three way adaptor
Bits and Tools
• 3 plain slot insert bits size: 8-12mm
• 2 cross slot insert bits: No. 3 and 4
• 2 PZ TYPE insert bits: No. 3 and 4
• 5 hexagonal insert bits size: 7-14mm
• 6 Draper TX-STAR insert bits: T30-T60
• 6 Draper TX-STAR tamperproof insert bits: T30-T60
• 5 hexagon keys size: 1.5-4.0mm
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[MinhDinh]

[G]

The Halfords is a 'jack of all trades', but my issue is that you don't get as good coverage as I'd like across each area.
And to expand, you're going to have a lot of duplicates.

For instance the draper has allen bits up to 14mm. I've got a similar spanner set to the one I linked to and I find it very useful going to the big sizes for all sorts of things - stuff around the home (plumbing) easily grabbing to do a wheel spindle, using on the bolt where you're using a big socket on the nut. While the halfords range of spanners is a bit more limited and you don't get flexi head ratchets.