Aldi Ratchet Spanners (5 piece set @ £12.99)

fatjames · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sunday-specialbuys-26th-may/sunday-specialbuys-26th-may-product-detail/ps/p/5-piece-ratchet-wrench-set/

These are swivel head, ratcheting spanners. I got a set last time and have no complaints. My grandad always says ratcheting spanners are no good for high torque jobs, but I've had no issues at all with them. I use them all the time and have got other sizes from Amazon since.

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

I bought a set years ago and have never found them useful Laughing

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StormCrow · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Mar 2010 Karma :

I've got a Halfords set - they have basically been my 'go to' tool since I got them - beat the shit out of a socket set most of the time.

Haven't managed to break one yet - and I've done some stupid things with them. I used to co-own a small garage unit and we used them for nearly everything...

Tell a lie - I did break the 8mm spanner - took it to Halfords for replacement and they 'don't cover moving parts'. Changed it the next week when it came in after snapping itself in my toolbox though... Wink

27cows · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Karma :

Down side is that one is a 15mm. Can't remember the last time I encountered a nut or bolt of that size. 14mm is far more common. Would ideally have been 10, 12, 13, 14 and 17mm. Will probably still get a set.
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cimbian · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Sep 2012 Karma :

I wouldn't trust those things. I like articulated knuckles. Thumbs Down

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Sam_Y_93 · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Karma :

Bought these last time around, I've found the head is massive on them compared to other ratchet spanners so it makes it hard to get into tight gaps.

Also they've had a bit of abuse at work and the ratchets slip,sometimes, not a bad buy for a home mechanic but not a great buy personally
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kiddakidda · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Nov 2011 Karma :

For £12.99 they look like a worthwhile addition to the toolbox. Thumbs Up

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