New socket set

kindai · 13 Dec 2016 at 23:51

Unfortunately my grandads age old socket set which had everything under the sun in it has gone walkies, unfortunately it was a casualty of a clean out and must have been picked up by accident at the tip

After a new set to replace it, any good recommendations, also prefer it to be in a durable and quality case.

Thanks!

Cookeh · 13 Dec 2016 at 23:52

I personally love my Bahco set, got it as a gift last year and used it fairly extensively. Tools are good quality, nice weight and finish.

helpimcrap · 14 Dec 2016 at 00:41

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools?partnumber=169466,217695,278619,278718,297846,433094,926352,303476,303468,303443,616353

Tale your pick - all half price. My last couple have been Halfords Pro - never broken a socket yet. Got the £100 one.

tnx · 14 Dec 2016 at 06:31

I second Halfords.

Not had an actual set but I prefer to buy the racks. The ones on the metal strip with the little clips.
Their pro ratchets are prety damn good.

alexisonfire · 14 Dec 2016 at 07:33

Another vote for Halfords professional/advanced stuff, exceptional tools for the money (when on offer). Had my set 10years now with nothing needing replacing

Gaijin · 14 Dec 2016 at 09:58

Halfords Pro gets my vote again - have a large set still doing me proud after many years. Recently just got a Bahco 80 tooth ratchet too which seems to be pretty good so far.

inflames · 14 Dec 2016 at 10:00

Cookeh said:
I personally love my Bahco set, got it as a gift last year and used it fairly extensively. Tools are good quality, nice weight and finish.

Second Bahco, i use them at home and at work.

Frozennova · 14 Dec 2016 at 10:14

I use my halfords pro stuff day in day out. 3/8" ratchet tends to go sloppy every 18 months but rebuild kits are only a few quid

bledd · 14 Dec 2016 at 10:17

I like the Clarke Pro from Machinemart

ubersonic · 14 Dec 2016 at 10:19

I love my Wera socket and screwdriver sets, they're not cheap though (decent tools rarely are).

chaparral · 14 Dec 2016 at 10:50

I have 2x of each these three socket sets which am using everyday ...

1/2" http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuild...rogroup=1003&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16

3/8" http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuild...rogroup=1026&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16

1/4" http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuild...rogroup=1008&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16

Gaijin · 14 Dec 2016 at 11:08

Frozennova said:
I use my halfords pro stuff day in day out. 3/8" ratchet tends to go sloppy every 18 months but rebuild kits are only a few quid

Same, but then again I have been known to hit it with a hammer occasionally

Frozennova · 14 Dec 2016 at 11:45

Gayjin said:
Same, but then again I have been known to hit it with a hammer occasionally

I did this to one of their spanners

widdyst · 14 Dec 2016 at 11:54

Another vote for halfords
I have this set - http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...goryId=255215&productId=1001919&storeId=10001
Its a no brainer really as they are lifetime guarantee. It breaks they swap it . Thats it
When i bought mine the big set of combi spanners was half price too so also picked that up. 200 quid all done

Kinitawawi · 14 Dec 2016 at 12:52

Try these guys, https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product...-1-2In-Drive?gclid=CNmRio7c89ACFeG87Qod-qEAvQ

Our business just bought ten and they are the nuts.

Vanquish-Storm · 14 Dec 2016 at 13:13

Thats a good price for that set.

I would go with Bahco or Wera. Never had any customers have issues with either of those two brands.

Gaygle · 14 Dec 2016 at 13:17

I've owned a Halfords one for the last 5-6 years and it's been great with only the magnetic strip in the screwdriver adapter that has broken. Halfords replaced it on the spot.

Halfords customer service is great, I bought one of their low profile jacks 2.5 years ago and they're still willing to replace it for me!

jellybeard999 · 14 Dec 2016 at 13:20

This one looks particularly good value - http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-90-piece-socket-set

Has 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets and a decent range of sockets. Would be a good base set.

wedrum · 14 Dec 2016 at 13:21

i have the Bahco s240 set.
solid socket set really impressed with it.

theone8181 · 14 Dec 2016 at 13:30

Frozennova said:
I use my halfords pro stuff day in day out. 3/8" ratchet tends to go sloppy every 18 months but rebuild kits are only a few quid

Last time mine did, they just swapped the ratchet for me. The mechanism never used to be covered but now it is so might as well swap the whole thing.

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