The new tool thread

Krarl · Jan 7, 2023

You wanna be looking at the fuel versions, far more reliable, powerful and newer

Pardon our interruption...

www.ebay.co.uk

Use the code : NEW15 and it brings it down to £305.99

Powertoolmate usually send their stuff next day anyway

josh11490 · Jan 8, 2023

Tubbs Vice said:
You wanna be looking at the fuel versions, far more reliable, powerful and newer

Pardon our interruption...

www.ebay.co.uk

Use the code : NEW15 and it brings it down to £305.99

Powertoolmate usually send their stuff next day anyway

Not sure I can justify the extra £100 or so for something that isn’t going to get used a massive amount.

The impact wrench I’ll end up buying would get more use tbh, but was hoping they’d all share batteries. When I do buy the impact wrench I’ll buy the fuel/latest version.

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R3k1355 · Jan 8, 2023

You're not allowed to ask those kind of questions in Club Red my friend.

Flat Eric · Jan 8, 2023

dann2707 said:
That's also no good mate

It's not exactly terrible is it.

I've got that set and it's seen me right through all the DIY in the house renovation.

Stop getting the lad to join the fuel club and spend more money 🤣🤣🤣

Krarl · Jan 8, 2023

Go big or go in the sea

botfch · Jan 8, 2023

josh11490 said:
Not sure I can justify the extra £100 or so for something that isn’t going to get used a massive amount.

The impact wrench I’ll end up buying would get more use tbh, but was hoping they’d all share batteries. When I do buy the impact wrench I’ll buy the fuel/latest version.

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I’d start with a 12v Milwaukee stuff first personally, My stubby impact & ratchet get the most use by far.

donnylad · Jan 8, 2023

Might pick up an half inch impacted, feel like I’m being stupid though for the amount of work I do. Better off with a chain saw and start getting wood ready for the log burner!

thecrim22 · Jan 8, 2023

donnylad said:
Might pick up an half inch impacted, feel like I’m being stupid though for the amount of work I do. Better off with a chain saw and start getting wood ready for the log burner!

Brigsy · Jan 8, 2023

Any recommendations for a set of half decent 3/8 crows feet spanners? Used a lambda sensor crows feet spanner to torque something up earlier and i think i should add a set to the toolbox for occasional use..

Mr Trailer Man · Jan 8, 2023

Brigsy said:
Any recommendations for a set of half decent 3/8 crows feet spanners? Used a lambda sensor crows feet spanner to torque something up earlier and i think i should add a set to the toolbox for occasional use..

USpro tools do some I think.

Their stuff is good for the money.

Brigsy · Jan 8, 2023

Ive been looking at them on ebay, ill take a punt for occasional use. Was ideal earlier to torque up a couple of sensors where deep socket would not fit.

Krarl · Jan 9, 2023

The US Pro ones do tend to open up slightly if you really reef on them. The Halfords ones look decent for £30

donnylad · Jan 9, 2023

Need to get myself a decent but cheap tool chest!

Mr Trailer Man · Jan 9, 2023

Brigsy said:
Ive been looking at them on ebay, ill take a punt for occasional use. Was ideal earlier to torque up a couple of sensors where deep socket would not fit.

Do you adjust the torque slightly to account for the offset/different leverage angle, or just send it?

Brigsy · Jan 9, 2023

JamesBryan said:
Do you adjust the torque slightly to account for the offset/different leverage angle, or just send it?

Sent it as pretty low torque value. I didnt consider differences due to the leverage, any sums needed? All new stuff to me, im used to sticking a socket on the torque wrench. Ican tighten stuff up by feel good but as i have torque values to hand seems sensible to use them.

Mr Trailer Man · Jan 9, 2023

Brigsy said:
Sent it as pretty low torque value. I didnt consider differences due to the leverage, any sums needed? All new stuff to me, im used to sticking a socket on the torque wrench. Ican tighten stuff up by feel good but as i have torque values to hand seems sensible to use them.

There is a calculation you can do yeah, but i'd have to find it.

The newer Snap On digital wrenches have an option for using crows foot attachment, so it works it out for you.

Edit: Norbar have an app which calculates it for you https://www.norbar.com/Support/Calculators/Torque-Wrench-Extension-Formula

dangerous dave · Jan 9, 2023

donnylad said:
Need to get myself a decent but cheap tool chest!

Hunt down any Halfords ones, I have the red one and have had it over 13 years.

5 drawer lower, 4 drawer mid I think, then a top with the flip up top and some full and little drawers.

i have outgrown it, but it’s faultless..

Brigsy · Jan 9, 2023

JamesBryan said:
There is a calculation you can do yeah, but i'd have to find it.

The newer Snap On digital wrenches have an option for using crows foot attachment, so it works it out for you.

Edit: Norbar have an app which calculates it for you https://www.norbar.com/Support/Calculators/Torque-Wrench-Extension-Formula

Spot on. Ill take a note of that for the future. I wish i had time to go to college and learn a bit more on stuff like this.

Jamie86 · Jan 9, 2023

JamesBryan said:
USpro tools do some I think.

Their stuff is good for the money.

Posted before but, This guy (Lee) is great for Us Pro and Boxo stuff always beats eBay prices for me.

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Krarl · Jan 9, 2023

donnylad said:
Need to get myself a decent but cheap tool chest!

I've got a Sealey American one, cannot fault it and you can buy loads of extras for them. Easily on par with some of the higher end boxes

Cads · Jan 28, 2023

I need a trim removal tool, or small set of trim removal tools. Any recommendations??

thecrim22 · Jan 28, 2023

Cads said:
I need a trim removal tool, or small set of trim removal tools. Any recommendations??

Clarke CHT509 32oz Ball Pein Hammer (Fibreglass Handle) - Machine Mart

www.machinemart.co.uk

gavinf91 · Jan 28, 2023

I got a Chinese 19 piece set off Amazon, does the job for 7 quid

Cads · Jan 28, 2023

gavinf91 said:
I got a Chinese 19 piece set off Amazon, does the job for 7 quid

That’s why I was asking. Are these decent enough for the average DIY’er. I don’t mind spending money on decent tools, but if the cheap stuff will do a job then happy days.

gavinf91 · Jan 28, 2023

Cads said:
That’s why I was asking. Are these decent enough for the average DIY’er. I don’t mind spending money on decent tools, but if the cheap stuff will do a job then happy days.

Yeah I would say so, I’ve only used one of the tools to get a door card off my Defender and it was fine. Most of the sets look exactly the same.

Mr Trailer Man · Jan 31, 2023

Instagram

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@dann2707

donnylad · Jan 31, 2023

Bought the 5 drawer Halfords box / trolly. Went from 150 to 120 the other day so snapped it up! Havnt even took it out the box yet though!

dann2707 · Jan 31, 2023

JamesBryan said:
Instagram

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@dann2707

Ffs Sam overheard the video from other end of the living room and went
"that's you that"

Hahahaha

Mr Trailer Man · Jan 31, 2023

dann2707 said:
Ffs Sam overheard the video from other end of the living room and went
"that's you that"

Hahahaha

Amazing 😂😂

Breamy · Jan 31, 2023

andy_con said:
Recently purchased a hyundai chainsaw with 20" bar, but this still isn't big enough for some of the trees I cut. So been looking for a bigger bar setup.

Managed to find a bar and chain which is the right gage and pitch which is 24",£40 posted.
As expected the bar wasn't the right size so needed kidding to fit.

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Mine has m8 bolts that holds the bar on, the new bar is 10mm, so made some spacers. 8mm hole with 10 outside diameter.

The hole for the tensioner on the new bar was slightly different so had to grind that slightly wider.

The oiler hole is also different so had to grind that longer. Although the chain is getting oil not as perfect as a proper fitting bar.

But it's all working and looks a beast, hopefully I'll cut something with it this weekend.

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How you getting on with the Hyundai ? Just had one delivered today after reading some good reviews

Andy_con · Jan 31, 2023

Breamy said:
How you getting on with the Hyundai ? Just had one delivered today after reading some good reviews

Yeah love it, great bit of kit.

Good power and cutting ability. Been sharpening after every use which works a treat

botfch · Feb 3, 2023

Flob · Feb 3, 2023

Archtronics said:
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Boom boom. They are bloody brilliant - I'm going to buy their mini ones too.

Mr Trailer Man · Feb 3, 2023

Self adjusting?

I could do with some tbh

I've got a pair of their flush cut snips, really good quality.

Krarl · Feb 3, 2023

I considered the Knipex ones but went with Bahco ergo ones instead. Good enough for what I need but the Knipex ones are very sexual

Flob · Feb 3, 2023

JamesBryan said:
Self adjusting?

I could do with some tbh

I've got a pair of their flush cut snips, really good quality.

They aren't self adjusting. You have to press the little button and set a size which isn't annoying, the really nice thing about them is the parallel jaws (they stay parallel as you open and close them and the little pivot which acts as a force multiplier.

Just all round nice to use, somewhere between mole grips and an adjustable spanner, I use them far more than I thought I would, as evidenced by the filth!