The new tool thread

Brigsy · Jan 10, 2026

Flob said:
Those insulated crimps everyone uses are total w**k most of the time aren't they 😂

They are absolute dogshit. Never seen a good one yet!

Ive only recently used wago's, they are god tier for a quick fix to get you out of the s**t.

Speedo Gonzales · Jan 11, 2026

The heat crimp solder connectors are poo. I always end up melting the heat shrink and the solders still like ice

dann2707 · Jan 11, 2026

I've only ever had success using the heated solder crimps using the soldering rework station as you can really direct the heat where you need it and also have ability to change temp.

I'll check those links @Flob thank you!

Forgot to say I've got a really decent crimping set with 6 different inserts for various crimps (jst etc)

@Brigsy what are those crimps you're using there? They look really good.

Brigsy · Jan 11, 2026

U shaped brass connectors, bought mine years ago but these look the same.

Amazon.co.uk

Mr Trailer Man · Jan 11, 2026

Flob said:
Those insulated crimps everyone uses are total w**k most of the time aren't they 😂

Cheers, crying now 😂

Mine are the adhesive lined heat shrink ones if that makes them any better? 😅

Heat Shrink Butt Connectors

The Heat Shrink Butt Connections function better than their Polyamide counterparts as they shrink 40% more quickly at only 100°C, which lowers the danger of wire damage. They provide 35% higher strain reduction and 100% water tightness for increased performance in a variety of circumstances and...

hilltop-products.co.uk

Pep · Jan 11, 2026

Does anyone have, or is there such thing as a torque screwdriver?

I have some 10nm bolts going into an Ali casting and it’s awkward positioning with a torque wrench so I’d much prefer going in line.

thecrim22 · Jan 11, 2026

Mr Trailer Man said:
Cheers, crying now 😂

Mine are the adhesive lined heat shrink ones if that makes them any better? 😅

Heat Shrink Butt Connectors

The Heat Shrink Butt Connections function better than their Polyamide counterparts as they shrink 40% more quickly at only 100°C, which lowers the danger of wire damage. They provide 35% higher strain reduction and 100% water tightness for increased performance in a variety of circumstances and...

hilltop-products.co.uk

These are ok, i use them for quick fixes on the vehicles depending on location of the repair will often put additional heat shrink over the top to double seal

Speedo Gonzales · Jan 11, 2026

Pep said:
Does anyone have, or is there such thing as a torque screwdriver?

I have some 10nm bolts going into an Ali casting and it’s awkward positioning with a torque wrench so I’d much prefer going in line.

Yeah wera make them

Be prepared to get your arsehole reamed out though

Flob · Jan 11, 2026

Pep said:
Does anyone have, or is there such thing as a torque screwdriver?

I have some 10nm bolts going into an Ali casting and it’s awkward positioning with a torque wrench so I’d much prefer going in line.

Yep, I bought several for work and I got annoyed with the assembly guys stripping threads. As Kyle says Wera, but I'm sure other people do them too.

dann2707 · Jan 11, 2026

Pep said:
Does anyone have, or is there such thing as a torque screwdriver?

I have some 10nm bolts going into an Ali casting and it’s awkward positioning with a torque wrench so I’d much prefer going in line.

A lot of the ones I saw on amazon only go up to 6nm when looking to do my electrics in the garage. Wera might be a better range but...

You could get away with a super long thin extension and then just connect that to your torque wrench out of the way. Extending the length won't effect the torque delivered and might even be a smaller profile than a screwdriver too.

Not sure if you already have obviously, but got a decent array of lengths and a torque wrench that goes down to 10nm (Iirc) you're welcome to borrow anytime.

Mr Trailer Man · Jan 11, 2026

The Wera one I've seen is only 2-6Nm and that's around £70.

I'd do as Dan said, 1/4" torque wrench with a long extension. I use a cheap one which is 5-25Nm from Machine Mart I think.

Flob · Jan 11, 2026

Just had a browse and some go to 8nm, there is a Sealey one which goes to 20nm but I don't think it will limit the torque like the Wera ones do, will just beep at you. But its physically bigger than a screwdriver so might not work for what you're doing.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074KR6VG5/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Pep · Jan 11, 2026

Flob said:
Yep, I bought several for work and I got annoyed with the assembly guys stripping threads. As Kyle says Wera, but I'm sure other people do them too.

It’s for my engine casings on my Panigale, annoyingly yesterday for a long winded reason I managed to snap some threads out so now I’ve got to f**k about helicoiling it which I’m not looking forward to.

dann2707 said:
A lot of the ones I saw on amazon only go up to 6nm when looking to do my electrics in the garage. Wera might be a better range but...

You could get away with a super long thin extension and then just connect that to your torque wrench out of the way. Extending the length won't effect the torque delivered and might even be a smaller profile than a screwdriver too.

Not sure if you already have obviously, but got a decent array of lengths and a torque wrench that goes down to 10nm (Iirc) you're welcome to borrow anytime.

Thanks mate. I’ve got up to 20, 20-120, 120-300 wrenches but at such low torque with torx fasteners I find it really difficult to stop it pulling at an angle and then I really worry about it actually getting to the correct torque.
With it pulling I then try to support it square in the head of the bolt but then it feels like I’m going way over the spec. As above I snapped some threads in my bike engine yesterday for a different reason but I want a better way!

Could be my technique but I’d feel so much more comfortable going from above rather than traditional methods.

Pep · Jan 11, 2026

Flob said:
Just had a browse and some go to 8nm, there is a Sealey one which goes to 20nm but I don't think it will limit the torque like the Wera ones do, will just beep at you. But its physically bigger than a screwdriver so might not work for what you're doing.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074KR6VG5/?tag=cliospnet01-21

That looks pretty much perfect for me mate thanks, will probably do a buy on this.
Access is fine but this just keeps things concentric, I like a bit of concentricity!

dann2707 · Jan 11, 2026

Pep said:
It’s for my engine casings on my Panigale, annoyingly yesterday for a long winded reason I managed to snap some threads out so now I’ve got to f**k about helicoiling it which I’m not looking forward to.

Thanks mate. I’ve got up to 20, 20-120, 120-300 wrenches but at such low torque with torx fasteners I find it really difficult to stop it pulling at an angle and then I really worry about it actually getting to the correct torque.
With it pulling I then try to support it square in the head of the bolt but then it feels like I’m going way over the spec. As above I snapped some threads in my bike engine yesterday for a different reason but I want a better way!

Could be my technique but I’d feel so much more comfortable going from above rather than traditional methods.

That makes perfect sense dude! I understand completely especially at that low of a torque too

EoinS · Friday at 5:33 PM

I was surprised by how good this tool is and only bought it because I was struggling to clean the plug seats on my Mk3 200 due to the depth of the plug wells. The thread chaser starts in the plug thread and the seat tool gradually applies more pressure as the spring is compressed. I put some light spray grease on the chaser and on the 'cutter' and there was very little resistance to turning. The whole job was done with an extension onto the tool turned by hand. It did a nice job. Between passes, I used brake clean to rinse off the grease / s**t so at the end I just had some residual grease left on the seat to remove. The only weak point is the spring loaded ball that's suppised to hold the tool in the socket. There's not much engagement, so it doesn't always hold tight, but the tool is easy to retrieve with a magnet anyway. £43 off Amazon.

Pep · Friday at 9:40 PM

@dann2707 @Flob worked like a charm ladies 😎😎 handy little tool to be honest.

Ended up having the cover counterbore machined down slightly so the bolt would go deeper, meaning I didn’t need to risk f**king up a helicoil.

Was terrified doing them up!

Flob · Friday at 9:42 PM

Looks decent mate, the handle shape is good too and will stop it going too far up your bum bum.

(also good news on the thread fix)

Louis · Friday at 9:44 PM

Pep said:
@dann2707 @Flob worked like a charm ladies 😎😎 handy little tool to be honest.

Ended up having the cover counterbore machined down slightly so the bolt would go deeper, meaning I didn’t need to risk f**king up a helicoil.

Was terrified doing them up!

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Gu on, how much torque can you apply wi one hand

Pep · Friday at 9:52 PM

Flob said:
Looks decent mate, the handle shape is good too and will stop it going too far up your bum bum.

(also good news on the thread fix)

it definitely fits all the way in just just need to lean forwards at the right second. Keeps it safe from other people at work borrowing it.

Louis said:
Gu on, how much torque can you apply wi one hand

I went up to 9 as I was worried 10 was going to feel too much. Without any leverage it took a lot to even get 9!
Will try tomorrow on a bolt on something less expensive to see if I can max that bad boy out.

R3k1355 · 2026-01-21T09:47:32+0000

Mr Squashie · 2026-01-21T14:11:29+0000

Don't know how I lived this long without a breaker bar. Absolute game changer 💪🏻

Louis · 2026-01-21T15:44:03+0000

Mr Squashie said:
Don't know how I lived this long without a breaker bar. Absolute game changer 💪🏻
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Reckon that will stop you from mowing fields?

chazza114 · 2026-01-21T15:56:53+0000

Anyone recommend a good under-bonnet light bar?

I was looking at getting this milwaukee one as I've already got a couple of M12 batteries, but happy to hear some suggestions from others! Ideally it would need to be rechargeable/battery powered as I don't have any electrics in my shed.

Milwaukee M12UHL-0 12v Underhood Light Bare Unit

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

Speedo Gonzales · 2026-01-21T17:09:49+0000

chazza114 said:
Anyone recommend a good under-bonnet light bar?

I was looking at getting this milwaukee one as I've already got a couple of M12 batteries, but happy to hear some suggestions from others! Ideally it would need to be rechargeable/battery powered as I don't have any electrics in my shed.

Milwaukee M12UHL-0 12v Underhood Light Bare Unit

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

I've had this one on my radar for the past year and it never goes on sale

I can count 10 times where I wished I had it, but I continue to struggle on holding a torch

Buy it and let me know what it's like👀🤣

chazza114 · 2026-01-21T17:19:45+0000

Speedo Gonzales said:
I've had this one on my radar for the past year and it never goes on sale

I can count 10 times where I wished I had it, but I continue to struggle on holding a torch

Buy it and let me know what it's like👀🤣

I’ve been a headtorch warrior for the last few years but figured it was time for an upgrade

If Powertoolmate does a 10%off Milwaukee sale again, I’ll take the leap and buy it!

dann2707 · 2026-01-21T18:01:22+0000

chazza114 said:
Anyone recommend a good under-bonnet light bar?

I was looking at getting this milwaukee one as I've already got a couple of M12 batteries, but happy to hear some suggestions from others! Ideally it would need to be rechargeable/battery powered as I don't have any electrics in my shed.

Milwaukee M12UHL-0 12v Underhood Light Bare Unit

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

Yep use this at work all the time and very tempted to buy one for home it's that good.

Flob · 2026-01-21T18:51:28+0000

I want one too and also a flexible one for wheel arches like this:

chazza114 · 2026-01-21T19:21:51+0000

dann2707 said:
Yep use this at work all the time and very tempted to buy one for home it's that good.

What sort of battery life do you get out of it? (Battery size dependant obviously)

dann2707 · 2026-01-21T19:33:50+0000

chazza114 said:
What sort of battery life do you get out of it? (Battery size dependant obviously)

We had a 6ah on high power for 5 hours the other day and it didn't flash to tell us the battery was low which I was well impressed with!

Jamie86 · 2026-01-21T19:37:45+0000

I got this one as a Xmas present only used it once so far so can’t comment on battery life but was good enough for me and fair bit cheaper than the Red one (pretty sure was cheaper as well)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D4V9NGVL/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Matt Cup · 2026-01-21T19:50:56+0000

Flob said:
I want one too and also a flexible one for wheel arches like this:

Less than £15 from Amazon with free gloves.

Amazon.co.uk

Mr Trailer Man · 2026-01-21T20:48:54+0000

chazza114 said:
What sort of battery life do you get out of it? (Battery size dependant obviously)

Claimed 4 hours on high and 8 hours on low on a 4ah battery.

Flob · 2026-01-21T21:02:10+0000

Has anyone ever run a torch on low though?

Mr Trailer Man · 2026-01-21T21:07:31+0000

Flob said:
Has anyone ever run a torch on low though?

Depends on the light.

Some of the high power Milwaukee and Unilite ones will blind you on full power, so you have to turn them down 😂

dann2707 · 2026-01-21T21:10:27+0000

Sold some of my milwaukee packouts as I simply wasn't using them and they were dead space so to speak! If I worked on site they'd be more useful to me and my tools need a bit more organisation.

Dodgy Halfords advanced set purchased tonight! Ridiculously cheap. I paid the same amount what the bottom box is alone so it's a bargain. It's definitely had a bump or something though as its scuffed slightly in places but I ain't bothered. Also the whole unit sits not level so need to level it up.

Gonna make some badges for the front tonight when I come inside. Actually it's 9.10 no I'm not 😂

Horatio McAllister · 2026-01-21T21:14:30+0000

dann2707 said:
Sold some of my milwaukee packouts as I simply wasn't using them and they were dead space so to speak! If I worked on site they'd be more useful to me and my tools need a bit more organisation.

Dodgy Halfords advanced set purchased tonight! Ridiculously cheap. I paid the same amount what the bottom box is alone so it's a bargain. It's definitely had a bump or something though as its scuffed slightly in places but I ain't bothered. Also the whole unit sits not level so need to level it up.

Gonna make some badges for the front tonight when I come inside. Actually it's 9.10 no I'm not 😂

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Iooks like the same setup I’ve got Dan! It’s a proper bit of kit! Be a bloody stretch you reaching the top box, if it’s the big boy like mine! 🤣

dann2707 · 2026-01-21T21:17:34+0000

Horatio McAllister said:
Iooks like the same setup I’ve got Dan! It’s a proper bit of kit! Be a bloody stretch you reaching the top box, if it’s the big boy like mine! 🤣

Top?
I've already got my set up for the bottom one 😂

Flob · 2026-01-21T21:22:23+0000

dann2707 · 2026-01-21T22:39:00+0000

Flob said:
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Couldn't resist when I got in

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