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And that the stupid bit of foam gets blown away in the slightest of breeze when you're working outdoors. The number of times I've chased the wretched thing. Every time I seem to forget to weigh it down!
Halfords socket set
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Lost the foam for mine ages ago, and yes all the sockets do now fall out 
Been a brilliant set though, had it for over 10 years and still going strong.
Been a brilliant set though, had it for over 10 years and still going strong.
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LOL, yes, been there!
It's a great set, combined with the screwdriver set and I've not had to use anything else across multiple cars/bikes for years, barring the obvious stuff like torque wrench, breaker bar etc. Very high quality kit.
The only thing it could do with adding are some ratchet spanners.
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The only slight regret I have is getting a mixed metric a/f set in retrospect I would have purchased a fully metric set.
I'm trying to get that deal and it's coming in at £247.50 with trade card. Did you have a discount code as well?
hotuk generally has explanation V
do they actually itemise individually what's included in each set ? I had to buy an 18mm socket for suspension recently and that doesn't seem to be to be included in the 150piece,
also I wouldn't really want bits duplicated between the 3/8 & 1/2 drive
do they actually itemise individually what's included in each set ? I had to buy an 18mm socket for suspension recently and that doesn't seem to be to be included in the 150piece,
also I wouldn't really want bits duplicated between the 3/8 & 1/2 drive
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Yes on the Halfords site they detail the contents
Halfords Advanced 200 Pc Socket and Ratchet Spanner Set | Halfords UK
Shop the latest Get to grips with the Halfords Advanced 200 Piece Socket and Ratchet Spanner Set. at Halfords UK
www.halfords.com
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I bought a cheap Halfords socket set over 30 years ago that is still going strong.
ok seems the 200 above has a better description than the 150 I'd looked at, but neither specify drive sizes , their pictures don't help much either.
11 x 6pt Sockets Metric: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14mm, 11 x 6pt Deep Sockets Metric: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14mm, 16 x 6pt Sockets Metric: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24mm, 12 x 6pt Deep Sockets Metric: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm, 8 x E-Torx Sockets: 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20mm,
16 x 6pt Sockets Metric: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36mm, 12 x 6pt Deep Sockets Metric: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27mm
6-point sockets Metric: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13mm, 6-point Deep Sockets Metric: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14mm
6-point sockets Metric: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13mm, 6-point Deep Sockets Metric: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14mm these are 1/4" drive
12 x 6pt Deep Sockets Metric: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm, 8 x E-Torx Sockets: 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20mm these are 3/8" drive
16 x 6pt Sockets Metric: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36mm, 12 x 6pt Deep Sockets Metric: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27mm these are 1/2" drive
12 x 6pt Deep Sockets Metric: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm, 8 x E-Torx Sockets: 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20mm these are 3/8" drive
16 x 6pt Sockets Metric: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36mm, 12 x 6pt Deep Sockets Metric: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27mm these are 1/2" drive
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Yes it would help if they put the drive sizes as well. I guess they expect you to go down and inspect the merchandise to find out.
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I think mine is the 200 piece set. Definitely recommend, and Halfords still honor the lifetime warranty - my set dates from around 2010 & I had the 1/4' ratchet swapped out recently.
Only thing I'd say is that maybe 50% of the sockets I have never touched, so might be worth pricing up a smaller set + any unique parts that you might need? I've supplemented it since with lots of stuff - offset spanners, crows feet etc.
Only thing I'd say is that maybe 50% of the sockets I have never touched, so might be worth pricing up a smaller set + any unique parts that you might need? I've supplemented it since with lots of stuff - offset spanners, crows feet etc.
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You could buy an empty case, part fill it with a smaller set, and add tools as you need them
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I didn't buy a big set in the moulded case, but instead bought the following when on sale:
1/2 inch Halfords advanced tray set, which consists of 6 sided sockets and a ratchet: £35
1/4 inch Halfords advanced ratchet and socket set (in a little case): £8
Halfords advanced 12 inch breaker bar: £15. I wanted a shortish one to wield when under the car, and have a 2 foot reinforced water pipe which I slide over if there is room. TBH it doesn't get much use since getting my DeWalt 1/2 inch impact wrench, but still comes in handy sometimes.
So about £60 in total. They all get used, and I didn't double up in much when buying the above was added to my existing tools. Could be worth considering tray sets if you already have some tools and don't want to duplicate.
I appreciate that it's normal practice to use 3/8" tools for general use and then go 1/2" for heavier work or 1/4" for lighter work, but I was given a 1/2" drive set as a child to work on my pushbikes. This socket set died decades ago but I've just stuck with 1/2" as my go to size since!
1/2 inch Halfords advanced tray set, which consists of 6 sided sockets and a ratchet: £35
1/4 inch Halfords advanced ratchet and socket set (in a little case): £8
Halfords advanced 12 inch breaker bar: £15. I wanted a shortish one to wield when under the car, and have a 2 foot reinforced water pipe which I slide over if there is room. TBH it doesn't get much use since getting my DeWalt 1/2 inch impact wrench, but still comes in handy sometimes.
So about £60 in total. They all get used, and I didn't double up in much when buying the above was added to my existing tools. Could be worth considering tray sets if you already have some tools and don't want to duplicate.
I appreciate that it's normal practice to use 3/8" tools for general use and then go 1/2" for heavier work or 1/4" for lighter work, but I was given a 1/2" drive set as a child to work on my pushbikes. This socket set died decades ago but I've just stuck with 1/2" as my go to size since!
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Yeah i went with the tray sets when they were doing buy 2, get one free plus a free case for fitting all three. Ended up with three cases, 9 sets and a free screwdriver set for little money.
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I have the older big set before they started adding the wheel nut sockets but wish I had got the black set when I had the opportunity
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Halfords have an offer where if you add the Advanced 40 Piece 1/4" Socket Set and Advanced Screwdriver & Bit Set (Worth £25) to the basket you get both for £30
You need to signup for Free Halfords Motoring Club to receive a £5 voucher.
Seems like a decent deal.
You need to signup for Free Halfords Motoring Club to receive a £5 voucher.
Seems like a decent deal.