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after having serviced my brothers car on sunday i noticed that half my tools seem to be missing or broken. i have put aside some money to buy some new ones, and a decent chest to keep them all in

my question is this

i have a decent socket set, so dont need one of these, but am lacking in most others, will buy a new matching screwdriver set, just wondering what else you consider important to own.

so just name some tools you consider invaluable, and i'll add them to my list

cheers guys

rory

p.s. if anyonw knows of any good brands, other than snap-on (too expensive) and mac could you mention them please.

 

the draper expert tool are good

 

Halfords professional range mate.Lifetime guarantee Aint broke one yet but have managed to break snap on ones.

 

same as

best bit of kit of bought never had a problem with anything and in just the one kit ove stripped and built many cars,

the only tools ontop of that is screwdriver set, mole gripes, plier set, hammers

and a lever bar

 

brilliant kit

 

Same here - good gear.

Ratchet spanners have got to be worth a buy, as have the unusual things like a pick-up tool and mirror on a stick

 

Dont forget the emergency beer stock a must for chilling out on those bastard of a job bits

 

club hammer is my favourite, don't think a job goes by where i dont use it (seriously)

i like draper expert/halfords pro (same thing) or teng

 

same here top bit of kit

 

i have the halfords stuff

great cos if you break you just take it back and they give you a new one

was thinking more along the lines of specific tools

i have sockets, ratchet spanners, oil filter remover,

and need, magnetic pick up etc

cheers

R

 

Have you got big enough sockets for getting hub nuts off etc...?

also have you considered getting a compressor and using air tools?

Argos do a good SIP air tool kit that gets you started..

 

I couldn't do without a half inch to 3/4 socket convertor and a chain oil filter removal tool

 

Halfords professional

 

what sort of spec electric compressor do you need to run a kit like this?

looks pretty good

i need a torque wrench too

 

I'll check the compressor I use but its only a 1.5HP with slightly under sized tank. It does the job but you do have to stop occasionally and let it fill the tank back up.