The new tool thread

[R3k1355]

I just asked a question, you seemed to get the hump 🤷‍♂️

 

[Krarl]

Why are you such a whopper @R3k1355?😂

 

[bashracing]

New Tool Box, it's the same as the American Harbour Freight US General,

House owned by Bank, I think I only own the front and back door currently.

 

[DaveL485]

Just watched that video.. i can seem my Snap On hex/Torx bits up for sale already.

Added to my xmas list.

 

[conor1n]

Why are you such a whopper @R3k1355?😂

+1 people like that ruin the internet.

 

[Matt e]

Picked up a couple of new torque tools, well one is used

Torque screwdriver with does 1-6Nm

And a new 1/4 teng torque wrench

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[dann2707]

Just received this for £11 delivered.

O2 sensor removal set. I don't hold much hope for the price but I may be surprised

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FM24LG8/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[botfch]

Just received this for £11 delivered.

O2 sensor removal set. I don't hold much hope for the price but I may be surprised

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FM24LG8/?tag=cliospnet01-21

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What’s the deal with the black ones why do they have a star & a square?

 

[JamesBryan]

What’s the deal with the black ones why do they have a star & a square?

One looks like 3/8 drive and the star looks 1/2 but can be put on different positions with it being star shaped.

 

[dann2707]

That's right yes

 

[dann2707]

Just tried and they are spot on. Worked really well

 

[Louis]

Anyone recommend any decent circlip pliers that dont snap when they see a circlip?

 

[frayz]

Anyone recommend any decent circlip pliers that dont snap when they see a circlip?

Knipex

 

[Louis]

Knipex

They're pretty spenny

 

[frayz]

They're pretty spenny

Of course they are, theyre pretty much the best pliers you'll buy.
Even more expensive for you as you live on chips and gravy

Jokes aside, check out some of the snap on / tools pages on facebook. Always seeing decent circlip pliers come up on there for sensible money. The cheap ones are cheap for a reason, theyre usually crap. Shame youre not local, else id just loan you mine.

edit, just found a set here that are pretty well priced and should do all youll want from them.

Knipex Circlip Pliers Set - 00 19 56 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Knipex Circlip Pliers Set - 00 19 56 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[OEM Battery Nonce]

Of course they are, theyre pretty much the best pliers you'll buy.
Even more expensive for you as you live on chips and gravy

Jokes aside, check out some of the snap on / tools pages on facebook. Always seeing decent circlip pliers come up on there for sensible money. The cheap ones are cheap for a reason, theyre usually crap. Shame youre not local, else id just loan you mine.

edit, just found a set here that are pretty well priced and should do all youll want from them.

Knipex Circlip Pliers Set - 00 19 56 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Knipex Circlip Pliers Set - 00 19 56 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

Money off them too with ebay at the minute.

 

[dann2707]

I was looking for some circlip pliers at the same time as Louis as I don't have a set which is annoying!

Went for these in the end last night after much deliberation. I'll take some pics when they arrive for quality purposes

Teng TT474-7 4 Piece Mega Bite Circlip Plier Set | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Teng TT474-7 4 Piece Mega Bite Circlip Plier Set at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[jameswrx]

I’ve got a set of Beta Circlip pliers which are nice quality. They came in a deep foam moulded tray too which looks really fancy. About £80 the set (internal & external with straight and bent in each)

But you can get a set of 4 Knipex for £65 from FFX tools (which you May have nearby)

 

[M88FYS]

Don't think I dare follow this thread, I've spent £4/500 on tools alreadysince payay last month.

 

[Louis]

Does my £15 vice count as a new tool?

Got it mounted onto my worktops at the weekend with big spreader washers top and bottom. Already used it for disassembling my PMS shifter.

 

[frayz]

A good vice is worth its weight in gold. 😍👌🏼

 

[Louis]

A good vice is worth its weight in gold. 😍👌🏼

Always had to take stuff to work. This will make things a thousand times easier now!

Just saw your circlip plier reply. Not sure what to do yet, I rarely use circlip pliers but when I do I want a decent set 😂

 

[frayz]

Knipex are expensive but are imo the best you’ll buy and always sell for good money too.
Teng do reasonable kit that would also be worth a look. Any idea what you’re prepared to spend?

 

[frayz]

@Louis what about these?

Teng TT474-7 4 Piece Mega Bite Circlip Plier Set | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Teng TT474-7 4 Piece Mega Bite Circlip Plier Set at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[JamesBryan]

There's a decent brand of circlip pliers which I can't remember the name of, but basically they are a 2in1 action so that you flip the lever and they go from an opening style to a closing style.

Might be worth a search, saves you buying two pairs.

 

[frayz]

There's a decent brand of circlip pliers which I can't remember the name of, but basically they are a 2in1 action so that you flip the lever and they go from an opening style to a closing style.

Might be worth a search, saves you buying two pairs.

I’d be interested to see if they’re any good. I’ve never seen a decent pair of those multi purpose pliers as they all seem to collapse when you put them under load imo.
The flip over bit is also cumbersome on all the ones I’ve seen. Would be cool to see a decent pair if there is such a thing.

 

[Djw John]

The halfords ones of those are absolute dog s**t, I know that much

 

[botfch]

Second hand but new to me, good little saw.

 

[jameswrx]

There's a decent brand of circlip pliers which I can't remember the name of, but basically they are a 2in1 action so that you flip the lever and they go from an opening style to a closing style.

Might be worth a search, saves you buying two pairs.

Snap on do them, mate has them but I’m not a fan of them

 

[Usr117063]

Second hand but new to me, good little saw.View attachment 1504170

Unit break in tool of choice 😄
@Yorkshire Pudding

 

[jameswrx]

Second hand but new to me, good little saw.View attachment 1504170

That pic could be Jason’s (Friday 13th) front door area!

 

[Michaelfoz]

Well the karcher was breaking more and more as the weeks went by. Time for a proper upgrade I guess.
Should last a while as long as I maintain it [emoji108]

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[Krarl]

As long as you prime them before using them everytime then you should be sound. Most people don't prime them, they just connect water and power and pull the trigger until the air comes out🤦‍♂️😂

 

[Usr117063]

1/4 beam torque wrench from America (posted quicker than hermes) Hacked up a socket so can now measure torque required to turn steering rack.
Its a good job I didnt go with a 3/8s one because I just tried to turn the new oem rack I have and it was just about 1nm I was expecting it to be a bit more than that, I have a reference point now anyway.

 

[Djw John]

Well the karcher was breaking more and more as the weeks went by. Time for a proper upgrade I guess.
Should last a while as long as I maintain it [emoji108]

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And how's that working for you?

 

[Michaelfoz]

And how's that working for you?

Wonderfully [emoji849][emoji23]


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[Louis]

Anyone recommend any decent circlip pliers that dont snap when they see a circlip?

So I bought 2 sets of Teng circlip pliers in the end. Used today and it makes a world of difference than messing around with rubbish ones 😂

 

[botfch]

Ordered myself one of these, it’s basically a manual impact wrench you hit with a hammer.
Been using my dads and it’s really good at cracking off really rusted screws where the gun was just chewing the heads off all the time.

 

[MLB]

Definitely worth having! Especially useful for brake disc retaining screws that won't come out.

 

[dann2707]

Ordered myself one of these, it’s basically a manual impact wrench you hit with a hammer.
Been using my dads and it’s really good at cracking off really rusted screws where the gun was just chewing the heads off all the time.
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This set looks a lot better than mine. I think I only have a few bits for mine.

I was tempted to make an adapter for it so I could put any 3/8 bit on it then use the Halfords bits to smash the jesus out of things.