The new tool thread

[Krarl]

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

Pardon our interruption...

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

Powertoolmate usually send their stuff next day anyway

 

[josh11490]

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

Pardon our interruption...

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]

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

 

[Flat Eric]

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]

Go big or go in the sea

 

[botfch]

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]

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]

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]

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..

 

[JamesBryan]

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]

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]

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

 

[donnylad]

Need to get myself a decent but cheap tool chest!

 

[JamesBryan]

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]

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.

 

[JamesBryan]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[thecrim22]

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 - Machine Mart

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[gavinf91]

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

 

[Cads]

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]

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.

 

[JamesBryan]

Instagram

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@dann2707

 

[donnylad]

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]

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

Hahahaha

 

[JamesBryan]

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

Hahahaha

Amazing 😂😂

 

[Breamy]

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]

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]

 

[Robbie Corbett]

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

 

[JamesBryan]

Self adjusting?

I could do with some tbh

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

 

[Krarl]

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

 

[Robbie Corbett]

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!

 

[botfch]

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

Picked up a mini pipe wrench this afternoon too..

 

[Robbie Corbett]

 

[Cads]

Just bought a not so mini version myself.

 

[jonzz]

Got 3 more somewhere which I can’t find.