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Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5893

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

You survived an assault by two grown men and 4' scaffold bar with just a breaker bar? Wow, totally Van Damme (or if you're younger, Jack Reacher). Was that on PlayStation or XBox

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

1st Jun 2016 12:53pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4289

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Alex1976 wrote:
I have also got some Clarke brand tools from Machine Mart in my kit but don't rate these at all. Much poorer quality and haven't worn well.

I would second this. I bought the Clarke Pro 1/4" and 1/2" ratchets when they had VAT free offer on. They are the most frustrating tools I own. The thumb switch for changing direction is too big, with no resistance so it's impossible not to knock it in use. It's ones times switches direction mid job because the switch moves under its own momentum. I have launched them across the workshop in apoplectic rage several times.

1st Jun 2016 1:00pm

Hufflepuff

Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 727

It might depend upon which range you get from Machine Mart. I've got several sets from their 'pro' range and haven't had any problem with them, I'd rate them on a par with the Halfords 'Advanced' range as they now seem to call it.

1st Jun 2016 1:02pm

Clemmo

Member Since: 03 Aug 2012
Location: Mile Oak
Posts: 1260

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

jaygti wrote:
The guarantee only applies if you keep the receipt i think.

Halfords are good value..
Have used, abused and broken them..Halfords have always exchanged without quibble...or receipt.

Pretty good service I reckon

Clemmo

Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green
BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black
Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!)
MGB Roadsterâ€¦â€¦..........Vermillion 17k miles
Honda Benly CD200....Maroon --------McLouis Fusio........7.4m of fun

1st Jun 2016 1:09pm

miker

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1782

Grenadier wrote:
You survived an assault by two grown men and 4' scaffold bar with just a breaker bar? Wow, totally Van Damme (or if you're younger, Jack Reacher). Was that on PlayStation or XBox

Well, I hate to boast...

1st Jun 2016 1:49pm

Anderzander

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1000

I have quite a bit of Teng stuff and like that.

1st Jun 2016 7:38pm

apt100

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1547

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

Halfords professional do seem to consistently get good feedback on enthusiast forums.

Bahco has already been mentioned. You can often get very good pricing on Bahco socket sets from Amazon.

1st Jun 2016 7:43pm

TimDaw

Member Since: 13 Dec 2015
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 43

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Aintree Green

Lidl is sometimes a good source for everyday spanners and sockets that you don't mind abusing, lending out and having rattling around in the back - just you never know when there is going be any there. Never had any problems with them and the best sort of spanner is the one that is to hand when you want it, not locked away in the workshop half a mile away.

1st Jun 2016 8:52pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

I have started using Teng Tools a lot now, a local place by me often has deals on, they are good quality, I have abused them something awful in my job and they keep going

I have only so far broken one set of side cutters (trying to cut something a little thick) the store offered an immediate swap and split up a set on the shelf to honour the lifetime guarantee.

They do some good combination kits, sockets/spanners/screwdrivers with torx bits etc. I keep a set in each motor just in case. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

1st Jun 2016 8:55pm

Lancerdoc999

Member Since: 10 Apr 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 205

I would second Lidl stuff. All german made quality and fairly well priced. You just have to keep popping into store to see what they have. (might be available online also I guess)

1st Jun 2016 9:03pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2539

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

I bought most of my tools in the late 1960's. I purchased a combination of Britool and Snap-on as I was using them everyday professionally and they have stood the test of time. However, once I became a "desk jockey" and only used the tools to maintain my own vehicles I have purchased tools from Halfords and have been very impressed with their quality. I don't think you'll regret buying Halfords tools if it's for your own maintenance and with their replacement guarantee I think it's a no brainer. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S
Morgan Plus 8

2nd Jun 2016 8:29am

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5893

Thanking you all, looks like a trip to Halfords is in order tomorrow. Cheers.

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

2nd Jun 2016 8:45am

agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

Different perspective due to availability down this way (NZ) ...

A few brands I rate rattling about in the kit:

Facom (hammers, 1/2" 1/4" socket sets, torque wrench)
Carolus/Gedore (3/4" sockets, torque wrench, gasket scraper, strap wrench...)
Hazet (flarenut tools, punches, lots of odds and sods)
Sidchrome (1/2" socket set)
Gearwrench (open end spanner and angly dangly ratchets, telescoping prybar)
Bahco (shifters, 1/4" sockets, files)
Kinchrome (torx set, vernier calipers)
Mitutoyo (DTI)

In terms of electrical:
Knipex (circlip pliers, drivers, wire cutters, multigrips)
Felo (drivers)
Weldmüller (wire strippers, crimping tools)
Hakko soldering iron (wish I had a Pace though)
Steinel PCB heat gun

Lots of stuff where they tend to just make one thing:

Thor Hammers
Bessy clamps
Vise-Grip Vice-grips

Power tools:
Dewalt angle grinder
Makita 18V drill, jigsaw

That's from memory, lot's more if I open up the machining drawers - I guess the stuff listed above is what has ended up under the vehicle at some stage. Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

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2nd Jun 2016 9:23am

Cupboard

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2971

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey

On a somewhat related note, I like this website:
http://www.onlyqualitytools.com/

2nd Jun 2016 9:49am

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5893

What do they sell then?

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

2nd Jun 2016 9:50am

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