nick205
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 08:54 AM |
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Ratchet tool brands?
Morning all,
I'm in need of new 1/4" and 1/2" ratchets. Got sockets coming out of my ears, but my old "Silverline" (Draper?)
ratchets have given up.
I know of Snap On, Teng etc. brands, but they're not cheap.
Can any of you recommend brands or specific models to look for?
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FuryRebuild
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 09:13 AM |
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I have a set of ratchet spanners from Halfords - they're really good quality. I will admit I've not tried using them with a 1kg pursuader
though, but that would potentially smash any spanner.
When all you have is a hammer, everything around you is a nail.
www.furyrebuild.co.uk
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steve m
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 09:15 AM |
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I thought the Halfrauds Provesional range were guaranteed for life, as long as you keep the receipt,
there can not be a better deal than that ?
steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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blue2cv
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 09:18 AM |
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I gave up buying big name brands when my employees lost / broke tools, tried Bergen, from the cheapy tool van, been bloody good after many years
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nick205
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 09:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blue2cv
I gave up buying big name brands when my employees lost / broke tools, tried Bergen, from the cheapy tool van, been bloody good after many years
Not heard of Bergen, but will take a look - thanks!
Also not considered Halfords either - will take a look.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 10:10 AM |
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I would highly recommend the non professional halfords jobs (i've also seen them branded Teng)
They are square edged and plastic rimmed which means they give great purchase and never feel as cold as solid metal ones!
The 2 I have (3/8s and 1/2) have lasted 20years.
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-65-piece-socket-set-1-4-3-8
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-25-piece-socket-set-3-8
THere is also 30pc 1/2" set which for some reason isnt on the website but is in store as I saw it only a few days ago.
[Edited on 7-12-16 by loggyboy]
Mistral Motorsport
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neilp1
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 10:45 AM |
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I have Halfords professional ones 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" been really good. I also have a 1/2" britool one which I've have
for 25 years.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 11:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
I thought the Halfrauds Provesional range were guaranteed for life, as long as you keep the receipt,
there can not be a better deal than that ?
steve
Not the ratchets, they're a specific exclusion. However, there are plenty of people who have had no problem in getting them replaced. I'm
also quite impressed that Halfords stock the ratchet mechanisms fairly cheaply so even if they do go pop and are not replaced they can be serviced for
a good price.
As an example;
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/sockets-accessories/halfords-ratchet-repair-kit-1-2-drive
Edit: Actually, I may be wrong, even on that page it says lifetime guarantee!!
[Edited on 7/12/16 by Slimy38]
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loggyboy
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 11:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Slimy38
quote:
Originally posted by steve m
I thought the Halfrauds Provesional range were guaranteed for life, as long as you keep the receipt,
there can not be a better deal than that ?
steve
Not the ratchets, they're a specific exclusion. However, there are plenty of people who have had no problem in getting them replaced. I'm
also quite impressed that Halfords stock the ratchet mechanisms fairly cheaply so even if they do go pop and are not replaced they can be serviced for
a good price.
As an example;
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/sockets-accessories/halfords-ratchet-repair-kit-1-2-drive
Edit: Actually, I may be wrong, even on that page it says lifetime guarantee!!
[Edited on 7/12/16 by Slimy38]
It certainly used to be like that, however i think that met with some bad reviews/press and was updated. It now states:
Halfords Advanced Professional Hand Tools come with a Lifetime Guarantee
Should a Halfords Advanced Professional 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 and we will arrange a replacement for you.
Misuse of the product will immediately invalidate the Lifetime Guarantee.
Discontinued items will be replaced with an equivalent product in terms of use and quality.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights
Mistral Motorsport
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britishtrident
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 12:09 PM |
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I recently renewed mine following a thread on the the Scannedanner forum.
Nearly all of the better quality tool brands sell ratchets made for them by the William Tool company of Taiwan. William Tool specialise in ratchets
and do minor customisation to suit and offer options such as quick release as required.
So far I have identified that Laser, Predator, Neilsen, Pittsburgh Pro, AM-Pro, TopTul and Snap-on all sell ratchets made for them by William Tool,
it would seem likely the same applies to Halfords
I have used 3/8" drive this type for about 8 years so bought a full set of 3 new ones about three weeks back This pattern with a gimbled
swivel head is good much more stable than normal swivel head ratchets. Loads on ebay
The more expensive Laser Tools version has quick release
[Edited on 7/12/16 by britishtrident]
[Edited on 7/12/16 by britishtrident]
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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Matt21
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 12:22 PM |
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I'm also a halfords ratchet set owner.
Lifetime guarentee (even with no receipt)
I've took a few bits back now, mostly torque bits! and had them replaced with no hassle at all.
The case it all comes in is included in the guarentee too, which I got a new one of when the hinge broke.
The ratchets aren't included, but people have had them replaced previously.
They can also take a bit of a battering too.... Mine had stood up to all sorts!
They're on offer quite often and well worth the money I'd say
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-150-piece-socket-ratchet-spanner-set
They do a 90 piece and 200 piece one too, £75 and £175, but the 150 piece has everything you'd need I would say!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 12:25 PM |
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ebay link
1/4" 3/8" 1/2" Drive Flexi Swivel Head Twister Reverse Ratchet Rotating Head Set
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 12:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
So far I have identified that Laser, Predator, Neilsen, Pittsburgh Pro, AM-Pro, TopTul and Snap-on all sell ratchets made for them by William Tool,
it would seem likely the same applies to Halfords
From what ive read Halfords stuff is made by Apex (previously Danaher), obviously no idea if/where they may source additional components.
Mistral Motorsport
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nick205
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 01:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
ebay link
1/4" 3/8" 1/2" Drive Flexi Swivel Head Twister Reverse Ratchet Rotating Head Set
Thanks for the link - certainly looks a possibility!
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matt5964
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 01:39 PM |
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Have a look at the Kennedy professional range from Cromwell tools as they have a lifetime garuntee
Www.cromwell.co.uk
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furryeggs
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 07:39 PM |
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Bahco and Facom for me, shopped around and found sockets sets and ratchet spanners fairly cheap
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rash12
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 08:23 PM |
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someone has to say it pay a little extra and go snap on guarantee for life no fuss or exemptions
i will wait for the fireworks
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 09:32 PM |
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My Draper has lasted 33 years so far, still going strong.
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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Slimy38
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 09:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rash12
someone has to say it pay a little extra and go snap on guarantee for life no fuss or exemptions
i will wait for the fireworks
A 'little' extra?!!! 
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owelly
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 10:41 PM |
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I have Snap-on and Halfords Pro. My Snap-on gear is slowly getting replaced with Halfords as Mr Snap-on always argues about exchanging tools! He tries
everything he can to wriggle out of a claim and claims I've been misusing the tools. Whenever I bust the Halfords gear, I just turn up at a
store and they swap it there and then. No arguments. Halfords gear may not feel as nice to fondle but it's a fraction of the price. As a trade
card holder, the deals on Halfords branded tools and parts are great. But check because sometimes sale items are cheaper without the trade card!!
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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Adamirish
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| posted on 7/12/16 at 11:11 PM |
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A lot of my MAC tools are slowly being replaced by Halfords stuff.
Some of the mac stuff is great and very well made though their spanners, particularly the small ones seem to be made by cadburys. Their Allen and torx
bits are junk, and the ratchet has worn out in my 1/2". My Halfords 3/8" Allen bits have lasted twice as long as the MAC equivalents. Some
of my MAC torx bits have actually twisted!
MAC 12 point 3/8" sockets have been replaced with Halfords ones due to the MACS losing their bite.
I am going to have a field day if I ever find a MAC van around these parts!
Probably sounds like I am slating MAC tools, I'm not really, some of the kit is unbreakable. 2 people hanging off my 1/2" breaker bar
complete with 6 foot "extension"! I swore it was going to snap but no, it's still as perfect as the day it was bought.
10 tonne hydraulic puller, there is nothing that thing wouldn't shift, wish I hadn't sold it. Even used it to press bearings!
1/2" impact sockets have had absolute abuse with absolutely no signs of wear at all.
In essence, Halfords are hard to beat if you don't want to spend snap-on/MAC tools money.
MK Indy 1700 Xflow
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nick205
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| posted on 8/12/16 at 10:23 AM |
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Off to my local Halfords to have a look at the weekend.
Part of my problem is getting carried away and adding tools I don't really need to the basket
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Adamirish
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| posted on 8/12/16 at 11:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Part of my problem is getting carried away and adding tools I don't really need to the basket
Isn't that just part of being a man though?
MK Indy 1700 Xflow
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loggyboy
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| posted on 8/12/16 at 11:30 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Off to my local Halfords to have a look at the weekend.
Part of my problem is getting carried away and adding tools I don't really need to the basket
I always do that, but does mean I have enough tools to have 1 set at 1 end of the garage and one at the other, and another in a box ready for
trackdays.
Saves so much time! (thats my argument anyway)
Mistral Motorsport
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nick205
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| posted on 8/12/16 at 01:46 PM |
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^^^
Indeed, I think it's a male syndrome
Loggy - I follow your logic, but as I'm about to lose my garage I've got to make the most of what space I (might) have left 
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