Advise on new tool set?

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I bought this around 15 years ago and it is superb. http://www.idealworld.tv/4_Piece_Super_Wrench_Set_710551.aspx

colino

As has been said above, get a decent, wide-ranging set that isn't going to be made of toffee to get you started. Then as the popular sizes wear out or get lost (they do!) replace the individual components with good quality replacements. Check out Halfords pro sets, when their special is on the 140(?) piece set at £99 is just about unbeatable as a starter.

oldtoolie

Auto Express does product tests which are on their website. They have tested socket sets.

I have a Kamasa set I've had for 20 years -- I would like to have something that feels nice in the hand but the Kamasa is too durable.

red_eye

waynedance wrote: »

Looking to get some new tools starting with a socket set.

Looked at the halfords pro range but you do get stuff like imperial sockets that I will not use and sockets are 12 point. I have been looking at the Britool 98pc set which looks like it comes with hex 6 point sockets and is all metric.

Another set is something called US PRO 155pc set but can not find any info on the web.

It would be nice to have a set that is guaranteed for life.

Look forward to your recommendations.

http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?gotonode=ViewProduct&method=mViewProduct&productid=14285&productdescription=&productcode=&category=9&catgroup=135&catmicrogroup=1449&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16I have the same kit but the older box with recessed handles. downside is the screwdrivers are rubbish but the rest is decent pro. i have had that socket set for 15 years, gave the one in the kit to my dad

Mrs_Imp

rdwarr wrote: »

I would start with a cheap set (perhaps Draper or Stanley).
Then when you break one of the sockets, replace it with a quality single item.
That way you end up only paying for the decent tools you actually use frequently but still have some cheapies there for odd jobs.

Exactly what I was going to say.

Check the universal joint with a socket set. My first one had a screw thread holding it together, which loosened over time and fell out mid spark plug change at the motorway services. I made sure my next one was a bit more robust.