can't afford snap-on

[crimanalD]

what would you recommend if i can not afford snap

[G]

For what tools?

[crimanalD]

general mechanics equiptment (sockets spanners wrench spanners alum keys) iv just started working at a bike mechanic and its bout time i got my own tools!! but bont want cheap shitty ones that will round off nuts and stuff!!

[0ddball]

Halfords professional range is surprisingly good for the money. Lifetime guarantee too.

[crimanalD]

never thought ov that thanks mate

[Kickstart]

Hi

Snap On are good, but so are Facom, Britool, Mac, and a load of others.

Only plus point is which ones give good rates for buying them on the never-never in your area.

All the best

Keith
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[2Smoke]

I use facom, top quality stuff with a lifetime guarantee! Also consider beta, same sort of gear.

If you get vans round (franklin etc) they are always worth getting stuff off as most of it is good value and lifetime guarantee!
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[T1z3R]

for much cheapness draper are good and for mucho cheapness lazer are the same.
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[Dillingsuk]

Wouldnt touch Draper's normal gear, its rubbish, but thier professional stuff isn't bad. Halforfds professional are the way to go excellent gear at at a reasonable price!

[theshmoo]

I have a lot off snap-on tools but now I buy Halfords pro range there just as good.
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[Richard1987]

we use beta at the college i go to, Dont buy the halfords cheaper sets Dynamic i think? they are the same tools that you see in the argos catalogue re-badged as challenge pro
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[Knowlsey]

I just buy hardened impact sockets, they are cheap off the flee market and tough as fook, as for spanners i still like snap on for most common stuff, 13mm etc but lazer have never let me down

[True Blue]

Depends what tool it is. I buy a lot of Britool stuff. Mainly screwdrivers, snips, pliers and the like. If I'm buying Adjustable spanners then it's Bahco all the way. I've been buying Halfords professional spanners and socket sets and they are very good.
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[Wave2k]

ever tried to change a tyre with the standard tool the car manufactuer gives you ?
they are truly shit tools, made of cheese.
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[mr.z]

If you do go down the halfords route they do a discount card for professional engineers/mechanics and such, sometimes 50% on certain bits! (or know somebody who has one mwahahahaha!)
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[G]

I'm a fan of 'wall drive' sockets - you can go for a cheaper make and still be sure that they won't round bolts etc.

Picked up a 1/4" + 3/8" set for about £15 from a bike show a few years ago and never had a problem with them.

[400bandit]

Like many others have said, the Halfords professional tools are great value for money. My dad has a set and are great. He's had them only 3 years or so but uses them on his 26 ton lorry and they are still in perfect condition. Snap On are nice but I can't help but think that your paying for the name.. but thats just my opinion. Joe
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