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Derman · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Karma :

Fifty piece socket set,

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_165572_productId_157387_langId_-1?cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-AffiliateWindow-_-60612-_-n%2fa&awc=1672_1301593569_3e07ad700b47c72b0012f8a7e52bb979

dragstaar · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Aug 2010 Karma :

I bought this set a good 7 or 8 months ago, and it is a very very good set for the price.

The everything is Chrome Vanadium and feels solid. The ratchet mechanism is solid, and doesn't lock inbetween directions. The mechanism has never slipped to this day.

The sockets are great too, and are strong, and don't strip, the only thing is that you wont have a socket big enough for wheel bolts etc.

Overall, i would reccommend this kit highly for anyone who just wants it for some general tinkering

Acemastr · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Karma :

Now if only they had a 1/2" set so I can undo my rear wheel bolt!

Managed to strip the last Halfrauds one I had, just spins freely
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dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

I just bought a whole toolkit for £60, but i'll probably end up buying this too Laughing

Can't have too many sockets Wink

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The Artist · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Karma :

I can feel the cheapness oozing from that socket set. I bought a 50 piece socket set from Halfords a few years ago for £50. That was quality, even using the ratchet as a hammer when in need.

kestrel · Nearly there... Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Karma :

When you see a 'deal' like a socket set for £9.99, take a reality check, 'cos that's exactly what you're going to get, a socket set worth £9.99. Contrary to what others have posted about these sets, they are absolute shite, taken from the very bottom of the dung pile. If you're serious about doing your own spanner work on your bike then show some commitment by buying tools of reasonable quality, they'll last for years if looked after, unlike this sort of crap. You don't have to spend a king's ransom and buy only Snapon, there are loads of quality tools on the market at reasonable prices.
Looking through the list of contents the last 18 pieces could go straight in the bin, liquorice hex keys and chocolate screwdriver bits, which leaves a ratchet that *will* spill it's guts the first time it's used in anger and sockets that will split with even moderate use.
As for the statement that it's ideal for the DIY enthusiast and Professional............no Pro would give up workshop space for junk like this. I make my living with tools so always look for quality when i buy anything, good tools will serve you well and the fact that you have paid good money for them will encourage you to look after them.

Nixon · Brolly Dolly Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Karma :

I actually DO have these spanners and there not as shit as you might think!

The screwdriver bits are cack, the extension bar is only 2 inches long and the spark plug socket is only good for the bin .... BUT the sockets and the ratchet are really solid! There not as refined as some of the more expensive stuff, but they have been abused alot and even left outside in the rain overnight and they haven't even tarnished. There not particularly useful if you have intricate bolts or anything you can't get direct access too but they are definitely sturdy enough to do most strip jobs on the bike.

I did a direct comparison when trying to remove a corsa seat. My Dad's Snap On slipped and spun and wouldn't budge the bolt. These didn't slip once - But they did snap the head off the bolt Embarassed

Don't write them off just because the're cheep, because they are actually quite good Thumbs Up

dragstaar · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Aug 2010 Karma :

huskie69 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Karma :

Hmmmm....
I do have some tinkering to do on the bike this weekend and I lost my ratcheting spanners down a well (don't ask) so coughing up a tenner for this is a no brainer really - even if they aren't quite as good as branded stuff it's not really breaking the bank.

It is half a tank of fuel though.... 70 miles of twisty turny mountainy rides......
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Karma :

I paid about £9.99 for each of my sockets.

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Mord · Nearly there... Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Karma :

I bought 150 piece set from Halfords for less than 100 quid 2-3 years ago. I needed it not only for my bike but my car as well. I love it, but I haven't used 60% of the sockets yet Wink

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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Karma :

I've got 6 sets of sockets. Granted, only the big ones were as expensive as that.

Shallow and Deep 1/4 drive
Shallow and deep 3/8 drive
Shallow and deep 1/2 drive

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Personally I wouldn't bother with 3/8 it just adds extra expense.

1/4 4mm-12mm
1/2 10mm - 36mm

Thats it how mine work anyway.
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