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Anyone brought any decent ratchet spanners?

I've been eyeing up a Wera Joker set but i'm unsure if I really want to spend that much, but I don't want cheap tat either.
 
Sin_Chase said:
Halford Advanced stuff.

Great price / quality ratio and lifetime warranty. Thinks it on better than half-price offer that often runs also atm.
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Had a look doesn't seem to be on offer unfortunately and whilst they look good and not that expensive I'm slightly perplexed at the conditions of the lifetime warranty.

*Should a Halfords Advanced Hand Tool fail whilst being used for the purpose and in the manner for which it was designed, it will be inspected and replaced. Simply return the product to your nearest Halfords store with proof of purchase and we will arrange a replacement for you.

  • Proof of purchase is required to validate the Lifetime Guarantee.
  • Misuse of the product will immediately invalidate the Lifetime Guarantee.
  • Moving parts are not covered for wear and tear under this guarantee.
So the only part that is realistically going to break being the ratchet mechanism but that's not covered? Hmm not sure what to do.
 
Doobedoo said:
Had a look doesn't seem to be on offer unfortunately and whilst they look good and not that expensive I'm slightly perplexed at the conditions of the lifetime warranty.

*Should a Halfords Advanced Hand Tool fail whilst being used for the purpose and in the manner for which it was designed, it will be inspected and replaced. Simply return the product to your nearest Halfords store with proof of purchase and we will arrange a replacement for you.

  • Proof of purchase is required to validate the Lifetime Guarantee.
  • Misuse of the product will immediately invalidate the Lifetime Guarantee.
  • Moving parts are not covered for wear and tear under this guarantee.
So the only part that is realistically going to break being the ratchet mechanism but that's not covered? Hmm not sure what to do.
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Sockets themselves do go. The ratchet rewind kit is a few quid.
 
Not covered for wear and tear. Pretty understandable. Would be covered for defects etc.

I've not had any of my socket ratchets fail in the 6+ years I've had them.
 
DXP55 said:
I think he meant a Ratchet refurb kit - The ratchet action does wear out if used every day for years - so you need a refurb kit for whatever ratchet you bought - I doubt you would ever need to buy one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Signet-Ratchet-Repair-Kit-Drive/dp/B005O2N8A8

Sockets are the bits you put on nuts or bolts.
https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop?query=1 2 square drive socket
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Ah ok I see what he means.

I know what a socket set is I use them everyday at work I just wasn’t surewhat he meant in relation to ratchet spanner’s.
 
Doobedoo said:
So the only part that is realistically going to break being the ratchet mechanism but that's not covered? Hmm not sure what to do.
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I've had some Halfords Pro ratchet spanners for longer than I can remember, easily 10 years, probably over 15. They get used regularly in a professional bodyshop environment (which is harder on tools due to the abrasive dust that gets everywhere) and I've never had a single issue. I really wouldn't worry about the warranty as if they're still made as well as mine you'll never need it.
 
A bit of "If I had realised "

Just been helping mate over the road move a square section 30ft roofing sheet - had to remove screws - move it over one square then refit screws. - Thank god for my Stanley impact driver - Afterwards I couldn't get the 8mm nut driver out but mate did it by holding it with pair pliers - It seems the edges of the hex shaft were rounding - So moral of story is make sure you buy quality bits - not these monkey metal cheap ones - to be honest I have no idea where I got them from in first place.
 
paintguy said:
I've had some Halfords Pro ratchet spanners for longer than I can remember, easily 10 years, probably over 15. They get used regularly in a professional bodyshop environment (which is harder on tools due to the abrasive dust that gets everywhere) and I've never had a single issue. I really wouldn't worry about the warranty as if they're still made as well as mine you'll never need it.
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I've had two sets for over 20 years, no issues.
 
Can anyone please recommend an electric circular saw for occasional DIY? I was looking at the Evolution one on Amazon for £60 which is reviewed well but thought I’d ask first before buying it.
 
I have the evo, its good enough and will go through metal as well sa good if you have old doors etc, with god knows what stuck in it. Also have a hitachi forget the model number but that gives a slightly better finish but would also cost the beast part of£100, just go with the evo if its for occasional use
 
Mark M said:
Can anyone please recommend an electric circular saw for occasional DIY? I was looking at the Evolution one on Amazon for £60 which is reviewed well but thought I’d ask first before buying it.
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I have their circular saw and sliding mitre... Great bits of kit and well built.

Circular saw has done a load of ply cutting and other jobs, sliding mitre has built stud walls and done all my laminate no issues.
 
After some heavy duty fixings for kitchen cupboards; I came across these: http://buyrigifixonline.co.uk/ anyone used them? Would recommend them?

Am also considering some Corefix and some Dryline Pros, I've used the latter in the past but not for anything as heavy as a [full] kitchen cupboard.
 
I can highly recommended corefix after using them recently tto hang kitchen cupboards on a dot & dab wall. Very secure and I wouldn't think twice about loading the cupboard with lots of heavy stuff.

In fact I'm sure I have a few left over. If you only need a handful let me know and I'll throw them your way.
 
paintguy said:
I can highly recommended corefix after using them recently tto hang kitchen cupboards on a dot & dab wall. Very secure and I wouldn't think twice about loading the cupboard with lots of heavy stuff.

In fact I'm sure I have a few left over. If you only need a handful let me know and I'll throw them your way.
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Thats really very kind but I need a reasonable amount so I'll go ahead and buy them on this recommendation. Cheers!
 
Mark M said:
Can anyone please recommend an electric circular saw for occasional DIY? I was looking at the Evolution one on Amazon for £60 which is reviewed well but thought I’d ask first before buying it.
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I'm pleased with mine. Standard multi purpose blade is very useful. I also have the wood blade which is a little cleaner and the diamond blade that worked really well for cutting up a load of paving.

Dave
 
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