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Old 15-02-2011, 07:13 PM
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Are these worth buying over the good old socket sets etc?

I'm asking as I've got a fairly good compressor that I have been used for painting and when I'm finished it won't have much use after that unless I invest in some air tools.

I've got all 3 Blue point service sets 1/4, 3/8 ,1/2, Snap on flank drive+ wrenchs and a full set of Blue Point ones so I'm wondering what the advantage would be?

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Old 15-02-2011, 07:15 PM
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air tools = speed
Old 15-02-2011, 07:34 PM
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Good if you're going to be working on the car all day, but I have all the air tools, and still find myself grabbing the nearest thing to hand, usually a normal ratchet/socket/spanner, even have a air supply at my bench but still prefer manual tools.
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i prefer to use my air tools for certain jobs but hand tools for different jobs if that makes sense im crap at explaining things lol
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