What Tools/Socket Sets is everyone using?

IC3 · 12 Aug 2021 at 22:04

I haven't seen a tools thread for a while, as I'm currently looking to get some new tools I thought it would be a good idea to start one. :cool:

To keep the thread in order, lets stick with socket sets and maybe power tools?

What is everyone using?

I'll start... Wireless Parkside Impact Wrench, Halfords Advance 200 Set (over 5 year old) and old draper socket set that comes in handy when I need extra extensions. I also have some noname tap & die set, caliper retraction, trim removal tools etc.

dlockers · 12 Aug 2021 at 22:18

Halford's Professional and Clarke (Machine Mart nearby).

Unless it is 10mm then anything goes.

If I was buying power tools I'd go Kielder.

Conscript · 12 Aug 2021 at 22:31

I have a Halfords Advanced set that I've owned for over a decade. It's served me well, nothing broken or missing (so far).

Power tools...have owned a Makita drill for years, fairly recently I also bought an impact driver and wrench, also Makita.

Edit: Think it's Halfords Professional, not advance (or are they the same thing now?). Also have their torque wrench.

Greebo · 12 Aug 2021 at 23:39

Halford's Professional. Add to the collection everytime there is a sale. I think i have everything now

pugheaven · 12 Aug 2021 at 23:45

Mmm, yeah I've just been looking this week actually and was reccomended Halfords Advanced as it was on sale PLUS they replace any broken bits no questions... seems they get good reviews from people!

dave28 · 12 Aug 2021 at 23:50

Hazet spanners ( insane price these days ) 1/2 inch Bahco socket set modded with snap-on and stahlwille sockets for a few of the most used ones plus a stahlwille ratchet,
Teng socket sets for the smaller sizes,

power tools mainly milwaukee

i do car servicing for 3 vehicles and light repairs since the mid 90`s so have built up way too many to list really

IAmATeaf · 13 Aug 2021 at 10:21

I got a socket set from EuroCarParts years ago with the intention of 'spannering', the only things it's been used for to date is to put up 2 TV wall brackets in the house

watercooledman · 13 Aug 2021 at 10:22

bahco socket set, great quality.

DXP55 · 13 Aug 2021 at 12:41

Got a Gordon socket set in Imperial -Cost quite a few Green Shield stamps. Probably from around 1960-5 can't remember that far back now.

Hades · 13 Aug 2021 at 21:22

Halfords Advance 200. Brilliant set and have earned their money over the years.