The new tool thread

[R3k1355]

That's crazy expensive isn't it!

For those who don't know about them, see this video from 1:47 onwards.

Useful for loosening crusty and rusty bolts where you can't get a blowtorch in. Even better for when there's a rubber boot near by like a track rod end.

Also good where you're in a place you don't really wanna be swinging a gas axe around.
Like laying under your car while it's on jack-stands.

£150 is really good, very interested.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Who's going to take the plunge ?

 

[Louis]

Who's going to take the plunge ?

This would be perfect for finger blasting the mrs.
Thanks.

 

[dann2707]

Also good where you're in a place you don't really wanna be swinging a gas axe around.
Like laying under your car while it's on jack-stands.

£150 is really good, very interested.

It's currently in Nottingham so should be here soon!

 

[dann2707]

Can't believe I've been using mole grips in my 12 years of doing car stuff. These are mint!

Made changing the brakes on my FIL's car so easy today.

 

[-Jamie-]

Mole grips? You animal

 

[Krarl]

I used to use water pump pliers tbh😂

 

[botfch]

Can't believe I've been using mole grips in my 12 years of doing car stuff. These are mint!

Made changing the brakes on my FIL's car so easy today. View attachment 1532340

It is amazing how much easier stuff is when you have the right tools.

 

[-Jamie-]

I used to use water pump pliers tbh[emoji23]

Surprised you didn't use your mouth

 

[R3k1355]

It's currently in Nottingham so should be here soon!

Let us know how it goes, really quite interested.

I assume it'd work ok off an extension lead without blowing a fuse? Don't have exterior plug sockets or anything near my car.

 

[dann2707]

Let us know how it goes, really quite interested.

I assume it'd work ok off an extension lead without blowing a fuse? Don't have exterior plug sockets or anything near my car.

Holy s**t its massive! Genuinely seems like decent quality so far too.

 

[dann2707]

I'm limiting the amount of time I'm using it because it's probably going to stop working after 4 goes 😂😂😂 mega!!

 

[dann2707]

Bringed this from aliexpress a few weeks ago in anticipation for some house work when we moved in (which evidently fell through) but can't wait to give it a go.

Massive savings compared to buying it in the UK. This was £130 delivered and even has Bluetooth to turn it on. I absolutely won't be using that feature. Nicely packaged though.

Huepar laser level

Obviously I looked at the milwaukee variebt but it was £600 ish for a nowhere near as decent product.

This can produce 16 lines

 

[Louis]

Bringed this from aliexpress a few weeks ago in anticipation for some house work when we moved in (which evidently fell through) but can't wait to give it a go.

Massive savings compared to buying it in the UK. This was £130 delivered and even has Bluetooth to turn it on. I absolutely won't be using that feature. Nicely packaged though.

Huepar laser level

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Obviously I looked at the milwaukee variebt but it was £600 ish for a nowhere near as decent product.

This can produce 16 lines

Be out of it after 2 lines.

 

[Rob]

Bringed this from aliexpress a few weeks ago in anticipation for some house work when we moved in (which evidently fell through) but can't wait to give it a go.

Massive savings compared to buying it in the UK. This was £130 delivered and even has Bluetooth to turn it on. I absolutely won't be using that feature. Nicely packaged though.

Huepar laser level

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Obviously I looked at the milwaukee variebt but it was £600 ish for a nowhere near as decent product.

This can produce 16 lines

In all seriousness, check the calibration at a range of distances with a manual level or similar. I’ve seen two separate instances of cheap lasers being out in recent years with funny results.

P.s that coil thing is f**king mint. I don’t even need one and I want it.

 

[botfch]

Really didn’t need any more sockets but ordered these to go in the car, really smart idea making the other end square so you can get a spanner on it.

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[Coby.]

Well that puts my Bosch Quigo to shame but even that has been amazing for getting photo frames etc in line.

 

[dann2707]

Well that puts my Bosch Quigo to shame but even that has been amazing for getting photo frames etc in line.

This has been invaluable so far, just fitted some pictures to the wall and so glad I got it

 

[Krarl]

The spanners aren't new but if you need to do something in a tight area then they pay for themselves almost instantly! I've never been a massive hand tool snob and these Neilsen ones are Bob on, proper chunky too. I think they were like £20 for 10-19mm

And this thing, spark plug repair kit. £40 and I can probably do about 20 repairs with the kit

Saved me buying a new head/engine. It looks exactly the same as the Sealey one which is more than triple that price!

 

[Coby.]

This has been invaluable so far, just fitted some pictures to the wall and so glad I got it

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You joke but this was what my wife made me do in our last house.

 

[Nyall]

Lads, I’m on the hunt for a metric combi spanner set, something half decent, any recommendations?

Looking at a Sealey set (6-22mm) and a Nielsen set (6-32mm) on eBay... £28.10 and £29.99 respectively.

What are peoples’ thoughts on Nielsen stuff, good or no?

 

[Krarl]

I've got a few Neilsen bits, theyre pretty decent for the money. Although I would never double them up as I quite like my knuckles😂😂

 

[bashracing]

Teng, their 10-19mm set can be had for about £35
or
Halfords advanced 8-19mm £28 with trade card

 

[Louis]

I have the halfords ones and they're great.

 

[Krarl]

Aye Halfords ones are proper good. Got a set of flexible ratchet ones that I haven't managed to break yet😂

 

[frayz]

The Halfords Advanced set is probably as good as any home mechanic could ever need.
Lifetime warranty and if you ever have an issue, just return it to you local store.

 

[JamesBryan]

Definitely Halfords over Sealey and Nielsen.

 

[Nyall]

Only snag with the Halfords Advanced combi set is the range, only goes up to 19mm.

Ideally need a 21mm in there too.

Went for the Sealey Premier set in the end, 6mm through to 22mm, all for £28 delivered and a lifetime guarantee.

 

[Krarl]

Thats the gripe I have with the Halfords stuff too. I have plenty of tractor spanners luckily😂

 

[PhillipM]

New toy, MIG/AC/DC TIG/MMA and pulse all in one machine. Seems pretty well screwed together for a Parwell, impressed, better than they used to be by a long way.

 

[Nyall]

Well, they arrived. Nothing remarkable, just a set of spanners that will get the job jobbed.

Reading through this thread has inspired me to sort out my toolboxes though (and spend money) 😅

 

[Matt e]

Bought the angled grinder the other day, bought some of the 3m roloc discs too

 

[Krarl]

The seed has been planted

Phase 1 complete, move to phase 2 @dann2707

 

[dann2707]

The seed has been planted

Phase 1 complete, move to phase 2 @dann2707

Ffs I read that as phase 3. Sorry @Matt e you're about to have a pineapple inserted in you at 10pm tonight.

Need to read more

 

[Krarl]

Ffs I read that as phase 3. Sorry @Matt e you're about to have a pineapple inserted in you at 10pm tonight.

Need to read more

I thought it was my turn to get to do that?😩

 

[Don]

For you Milwaukee lovers....this isn't too bad for storage. Coming in at £199 was £269.99

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[dann2707]

New tool day using the global shipping program on eBay again. Properly impressed with the quality and came out at around £120 with all taxes and shipping etc.

Every other kit I've seen the quality looks pretty s**t. Especially the amazon ones.

This allows a wheel bearing to be changed whilst the hub is in situ.

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

I just had my first go with my new finger sander:

It made short work of a stuck, rounded screw:

 

[Krarl]

I just had my first go with my new finger sander:
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It made short work of a stuck, rounded screw:

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How much did you sand your finger?

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

How much did you sand your finger?

Just a scratch: