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300cc Matt
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PostPosted: 15:49 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Stanley Tech 3 socket sets - any good? Reply with quote
Hi - just seen some Stanley Tech 3 sets on Facebook - anyone know if these are any good?

They look nice and shiny for your regular user (me Smile ) but wouldn't like to fork out for a set if they r woeful...

Search stanley tech 3 tools in google and a few stores have 'em or this place
https://www.twwholesale.co.uk/browse.php/section/10265/level/4

Please let me know.

Cheers

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PostPosted: 16:45 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
They don't seem like better value than the Halfords Advanced Professional range, which come with a lifetime guarantee.
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PostPosted: 17:02 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Spikenipple wrote:
...the Halfords Advanced Professional range, which come with a lifetime guarantee.

Only if you keep the receipt and can produce it when/if required if anything breaks.

Been caught out by that. Maybe I just had a jobsworth employee.
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PostPosted: 18:46 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a couple of older Stanley socket sets, which are really good, made in UK, but I don't know about the Tech 3 Confused
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PostPosted: 18:47 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a couple of older Stanley socket sets, which are really good, made in UK, but I don't know about the Tech 3 Confused
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PostPosted: 18:55 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
map wrote:
Been caught out by that. Maybe I just had a jobsworth employee.

The receipt fades to nothing over time. Mine is now blank. They had better accept it! Ummed and arred a little last time over a Torx bit replacement when they saw the faded receipt but you could just about make it out then, you can't now.
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PostPosted: 19:11 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I took a 3/8" power bar into my local branch after the pin snapped and they replaced it without a receipt.
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PostPosted: 19:18 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Stanley used to be pretty decent, kind of a name you could trust for quality, but unfortunately that was decades ago.
I bought some Stanley screwdrivers about five years ago, black and yellow. They're relatively cheap quality, but then they were cheap to buy.
I've also got some stanley fatmax screwdrivers in a tool roll in my Jeep, and they are better quality.
Best bet would be to check the restocking and postage fees if you change your mind once you get your mitts on a set.

Alternatives such as Draper Expert, Halfords pro and good old Clarke Pro all have lifetime warranties.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro23-33-pce-38in-drive-socket-set

and

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro152-18pce-38-drive-socket-set


Hmm, I love buying tools. Smile
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PostPosted: 19:37 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
covent.gardens wrote:
map wrote:
Been caught out by that. Maybe I just had a jobsworth employee.

The receipt fades to nothing over time. Mine is now blank..


I suspect that's by design... Also don't laminate the receipt, I tried that once and it turned black with the heat Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 20:20 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
map wrote:
Spikenipple wrote:
...the Halfords Advanced Professional range, which come with a lifetime guarantee.

Only if you keep the receipt and can produce it when/if required if anything breaks.

Been caught out by that. Maybe I just had a jobsworth employee.


So what, they are claiming that you bought your Halfords branded tools somewhere else?
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James83 wrote:

So what, they are claiming that you bought your Halfords branded tools somewhere else?


Ebay/stolen/hand-me downs etc.
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A fitter at work has a set and they look smart, looks can be deceptive though! How much are they? I've got nothing but praise for Britool Hallmark stuff.
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PostPosted: 20:47 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mogstar wrote:
I suspect that's by design... Also don't laminate the receipt, I tried that once and it turned black with the heat Rolling Eyes


Right then. Time to put the photocopier to use I think.
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