Colin
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Im going to ask for some new tools for Christmas from my parents, partly because theres nothing else I want & im fed up using crap tools that are not up to the job!!
Without going daft (im not going to aks for £££'s because i'll got told to fuck off) what kind of stuff could I tell them to get??
Ive already decided I vant a adjustable torque wrench & one of those magnetic things for retrieving lost bolts
What else should I get??
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Marc
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Socket set, spanners.
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Colin
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Originally posted by Marc
Socket set, spanners.
Ive got a 2 decent socket sets 1 with small bits for 1/4" & one large for heavier stuff - 1/2".
Some decent spanners 1 side open ended & other side ring is a good call though
[Edited on 16-11-2006 by Colin]
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Dean_W
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Halford Pro stuff is very good.
If it breaks take it back and get another. Not bad pricing too.
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Colin
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Originally posted by Dean_W
Halford Pro stuff is very good.
If it breaks take it back and get another. Not bad pricing too.
I'll need to take a look
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RichR
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also get a couple of good toolboxes; the store anything, drawer kind. Kepps your toold safe, locked away and more importantly in one place.
I've spent somewhere in the region of £2000 in the last year on tools and the best investment was my tool chest. The guy I run the business with has more £££s worth of tools than me but they're in worse condition and he can never find them when he wants them
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Dean_W
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Ratchet spanners are a good buy also.
Only £50 from Halfords. Saves all the 2mm then off, back, 2mm, off.
You get the idea.
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RichR
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oh my favourite toy of the moment is a Bosch IXO screwdriver; neat little electric driver with a built in light 
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Colin
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Ive already got:
2 socket sets,
Allen keys
Drill + assortment of bits
Torx bits
Spark plug wrench's
Compression tester
2ton jack
Torch
Asortment of old spanners, adjustables, molegrips - all quite heavy duty etc
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
also get a couple of good toolboxes; the store anything, drawer kind. Kepps your toold safe, locked away and more importantly in one place.
I've spent somewhere in the region of £2000 in the last year on tools and the best investment was my tool chest. The guy I run the business with has more £££s worth of tools than me but they're in worse condition and he can never find them when he wants them
Im not quite in the same league as you - maybe want to spend like £200 
Ive got a tool board I 'aquired' from work that needs filling, but yeah a tool box might be handy for the rest of the stuff
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Colin
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I need good screwdrivers!!
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RichR
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The point I was making was that out of the £2000 I spent the most worthwhile was the toolbox
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Marc
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Volt meter
Compressor 
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
oh my favourite toy of the moment is a Bosch IXO screwdriver; neat little electric driver with a built in light
I sometimes use the drill but electric screwing is sometimes not always the answer.....
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Colin
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Originally posted by Marc
Volt meter
Compressor
Ive got a multimeter but its jades dad's
Why do I need a compressor
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RichR
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
oh my favourite toy of the moment is a Bosch IXO screwdriver; neat little electric driver with a built in light
I sometimes use the drill but electric screwing is sometimes not always the answer.....
this is a nice compact little driver though; fits in most spaces; cordless and I think its about £30 at the minute. plus it has a light
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
The point I was making was that out of the £2000 I spent the most worthwhile was the toolbox
Yeah I caught that...organisation is the key factor - no point having good tools if you cant find them
I have the tool board im planning on using...its pretty cool & says 'please return tools after use!'
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
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Originally posted by Colin
quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
oh my favourite toy of the moment is a Bosch IXO screwdriver; neat little electric driver with a built in light
I sometimes use the drill but electric screwing is sometimes not always the answer.....
this is a nice compact little driver though; fits in most spaces; cordless and I think its about £30 at the minute. plus it has a light
Pic's
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Marc
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Originally posted by Colin
Why do I need a compressor
Dunno! Come in handy though! My Dad keeps going to Netto and coming back with tools! Its all pretty decent stuff too, got his compressor, volt meter, power drill and few other bits from there. Pikey fucker
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Colin
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I also want a set of those wire snips that make a tidy cut & lift the plastic insulation up in one swoop
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Why do I need a compressor
Dunno! Come in handy though! My Dad keeps going to Netto and coming back with tools! Its all pretty decent stuff too, got his compressor, volt meter, power drill and few other bits from there. Pikey fucker
Theres a screwfix just opened a mile away...might go for a look
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Marc
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Get a bench mounted pillar drill too  and a bench grinder
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Colin
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Get a bench mounted pillar drill too and a bench grinder
Ive only got a 6x8 foot hut
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Stu_22
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Anything halfords pro. Id suggest a long breaker bar
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12vMatt
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i recommend a big hammer. even if nothing needs hitting its always fun to do
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