The new tool thread

[Jekyll]

£1400 for the black tech, £950 for the red select.

Hard to price them where they cheap enough for interest, but still get decent mow y for them.

 

[T3gav]

I need a new small torch/worklight for working under the dash etc, any suggestions? I have a Makita 18v led torch already but can never get it in the right place and end up using my phone instead...

 

[JamesBryan]

I need a new small torch/worklight for working under the dash etc, any suggestions? I have a Makita 18v led torch already but can never get it in the right place and end up using my phone instead...

The Unilite stuff is decent but quite pricey.

Also have this Ring inspection light which i got for free with a tool once and it's very good.

RIL86 Rechargeable Slim LED Pocket Inspection Lamp

Slim design ideal for tight spaces

shop.ringautomotive.com

 

[Brigsy]

Sealey LED500SB Mini Hand Torch Aluminium 3W COB LED 5054630054945 | eBay

Ideal for DIY users and Trade Professionals alike. Micro USB charging port. Supplied with charging lead. Model No – LED500SB. Sealey Mini Hand Torch LED. LED Type: – 3W COB LED. Mini Hand Torch Aluminium 3W COB LED.

www.ebay.co.uk

Cheap, compact, and it will burn your retinas off if you look straight at it

 

[dangerous dave]

Big Larry

 

[JackD]

Anyone have recommendations for which Halfords tool kits are the best value/most useful for general DIY & car tinkering?

I saw people recommended getting one through the trade cards, how much does it save?

 

[thecrim22]

Anyone have recommendations for which Halfords tool kits are the best value/most useful for general DIY & car tinkering?

I saw people recommended getting one through the trade cards, how much does it save?

Ive got the 150 piece n the mrs has the 170 piece we've had them for years and were only £100 at the time, no idea what they are now

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Anyone have recommendations for which Halfords tool kits are the best value/most useful for general DIY & car tinkering?

I saw people recommended getting one through the trade cards, how much does it save?

Honestly, just go with the biggest/most bits you can afford.

Ive got the modular tray stuff and its so good.

Undoing crusty gearbox bolts on the mx5 im pissing around with. Had extenders on the socket for reach AND slid a metal tube over the handle for more leverage and the bloody thing didnt flinch. Great stuff. Get it bought!

 

[dangerous dave]

The Halfords 150-200 piece sets are awesome... Had mine 18 years or so..

 

[dann2707]

Never thought I'd be this excited for a wheel barrow before but f**k me it's sturdy.

My green one from b&m is on its last legs and at £45 I wasnt prepared to buy another one that's just gonna fail in a year again so bit the bullet and got this one. Should last me a while hopefully!

 

[thecrim22]

Never thought I'd be this excited for a wheel barrow before but f**k me it's sturdy.

My green one from b&m is on its last legs and at £45 I wasnt prepared to buy another one that's just gonna fail in a year again so bit the bullet and got this one. Should last me a while hopefully!

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Why not get a power barrow because reasons

 

[Matt Cup]

Why not get a power barrow because reasons

Just convert the one he’s got.

 

[J-J]

Never thought I'd be this excited for a wheel barrow before but f**k me it's sturdy.

My green one from b&m is on its last legs and at £45 I wasnt prepared to buy another one that's just gonna fail in a year again so bit the bullet and got this one. Should last me a while hopefully!

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An excellent choice! Mines been used for years and still going strong. Well worth the money.

 

[JamesBryan]

Never thought I'd be this excited for a wheel barrow before but f**k me it's sturdy.

My green one from b&m is on its last legs and at £45 I wasnt prepared to buy another one that's just gonna fail in a year again so bit the bullet and got this one. Should last me a while hopefully!

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How long until one of the lads writes 'nd' on that 😂

 

[dann2707]

Finally got a set of aviation spanners after wanting a set for ages! Probably years. I know Krarl rates his very well!

Also received the timing tool kit for the skoda so I can crack on changing the belt as soon as that arrives. Ace

 

[JamesBryan]

Finally got a set of aviation spanners after wanting a set for ages! Probably years. I know Krarl rates his very well!

Also received the timing tool kit for the skoda so I can crack on changing the belt as soon as that arrives. Ace

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Can't go wrong with the US Pro/Bergen tools for the money.

 

[Crayola]

Finally got a set of aviation spanners after wanting a set for ages! Probably years. I know Krarl rates his very well!

Also received the timing tool kit for the skoda so I can crack on changing the belt as soon as that arrives. Ace

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Aye they're mega!

 

[Matt Cup]

What’s the benefits of those over regular spanner’s, is it just the extra length?

 

[dann2707]

What’s the benefits of those over regular spanner’s, is it just the extra length?

Obviously I've only just got them so can't comment from use but from watching vids on the cambelt change the access down the side is tight so putting a normal spanner on and adding another spanner for leverage just wouldn't be possible

 

[Matt Cup]

Makes sense cheers and for the sake of £30-£40 saves you a headache.

 

[thecrim22]

Obviously I've only just got them so can't comment from use but from watching vids on the cambelt change the access down the side is tight so putting a normal spanner on and adding another spanner for leverage just wouldn't be possible

Just be careful on what you use them on, ive seen some of the cheaper makes round the head of a bolt/nut as some of them are made from chineseium

 

[Djw John]

I don't use mine often but when I do I'm properly glad to have them. Excellent for things like auto tensioners on aux belts as you say

 

[Crayola]

Leverage on cracking nuts and s**t is good too. I've got the US Pro ones and never had them slip

I bought some Polish branded swan necks years ago and they're dogshite in comparison

 

[Crayola]

Bought myself a new lightweight jacket for carting about. It's a killer picking up my 3T sealey one, it's about 40kg

When this popped up at £80 on Halfords I couldn't really say no

 

[JamesBryan]

Bought myself a new lightweight jacket for carting about. It's a killer picking up my 3T sealey one, it's about 40kg

When this popped up at £80 on Halfords I couldn't really say no

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I did similar recently, gave my brother the 43kg 3T SGS jack and got the Halfords 2T for £88, should have been £104.

33kg still but that 10kg makes a hell of a difference.

 

[Crayola]

I did similar recently, gave my brother the 43kg 3T SGS jack and got the Halfords 2T for £88, should have been £104.

33kg still but that 10kg makes a hell of a difference.

It does mate, especially when you have to lift it into the boot of the car or carry it up a set of steps like I have to do at work💀

 

[JamesBryan]

It does mate, especially when you have to lift it into the boot of the car or carry it up a set of steps like I have to do at work💀

Yeah f**k that.

I was shaking like Mariusz Pudzianowski in the dead lift carrying the SGS beast 😂

 

[Brigsy]

Jack looks decent. Might get one myself to save lugging my heavy 3 ton one about all the time.

 

[Racky]

Bought myself a new lightweight jacket for carting about. It's a killer picking up my 3T sealey one, it's about 40kg

When this popped up at £80 on Halfords I couldn't really say no

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That's a bargain. Was this offer recent ?

 

[thecrim22]

Bought myself a new lightweight jacket for carting about. It's a killer picking up my 3T sealey one, it's about 40kg

When this popped up at £80 on Halfords I couldn't really say no

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Just be careful when using it, they loke to fall over of you're doing sketchy s**t or not on level ground due to the single front wheel

 

[Crayola]

That's a bargain. Was this offer recent ?

Still on now I think

 

[Racky]

Still on now I think

Will have a look in a shop tomorrow, as I can't seem to find it online.

 

[Crayola]

Will have a look in a shop tomorrow, as I can't seem to find it online.

Halfords Advanced 1.5 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords Advanced 1.5 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack benefits from a quick-lifting mechanism at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

Halfords Advanced 2T Low Profile Trolley Jack with Pad | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords Advanced 2T Low Profile Trolley Jack with Pad at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

 

[Racky]

Halfords Advanced 1.5 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords Advanced 1.5 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack benefits from a quick-lifting mechanism at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

Halfords Advanced 2T Low Profile Trolley Jack with Pad | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords Advanced 2T Low Profile Trolley Jack with Pad at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

I thought yours is 3t(reading now again, I think you were referring to the sealey one), and I was looking for that, as you said you paid 80, and the 2T was 100+ 😄

 

[Crayola]

I thought yours is 3t(reading now again, I think you were referring to the sealey one), and I was looking for that, as you said you paid 80, and the 2T was 100+ 😄

Aye the Sealey one I have is 3T and weighs about the same. It's s**t in comparison to this Halfords one tbh

 

[jenic]

I've just bought the 2T aluminium Halfords one, been wanting it for ages but seems a good offer atm. It's down to £160 but when you add to basket it reduces to £128. Just need a project car to use it on now

Halfords Advanced 2 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords Advanced 2 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

 

[J-J]

I've just bought the 2T aluminium Halfords one, been wanting it for ages but seems a good offer atm. It's down to £160 but when you add to basket it reduces to £128. Just need a project car to use it on now

Halfords Advanced 2 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords Advanced 2 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

I said this to Kyle yesterday, it's almost like they've discounted the price by 20% then added a further 20% in the basket too.

I bought the jack and these ratcheting axle stands which came in at £32 with trade card and the discount.

https://www.halfords.com/tools/gara...onne-magic-quick-lift-jack-stands-539422.html

 

[Racky]

I've just bought the 2T aluminium Halfords one, been wanting it for ages but seems a good offer atm. It's down to £160 but when you add to basket it reduces to £128. Just need a project car to use it on now

Halfords Advanced 2 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords Advanced 2 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

Wasn't the low profile one a better deal ?

 

[jenic]

Wasn't the low profile one a better deal ?

I'm only a weak cyclist, I can't lift that one

 

[J-J]

Picked these up today, the boxes are all reassuringly heavy for the money.