Tools everyone needs but don't have yet for less than £25

[RaceDiagnostics]

I know there are other ways of doing it, but this is the first time I have seen this.

Spanner extender.

https://primetools.co.uk/product/sykes-pickavant-68786000-universal-extender-340mm/

 

[123hotchef]

I know there are other ways of doing it, but this is the first time I have seen this.

Spanner extender.

https://primetools.co.uk/product/sykes-pickavant-68786000-universal-extender-340mm/

£30 omg! piece of steel pipe or scaffie bar free

 

[Jonwhite]

https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&...ahUKEwi86NL9prLQAhULKcAKHesrBEgQqCsIdQ&adurl=


Those small right handled screwdrivers very very usefull

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Can anyone recommend good quality self adjusting spanners?

 

[123hotchef]

https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&...ahUKEwi86NL9prLQAhULKcAKHesrBEgQqCsIdQ&adurl=



https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&...ahUKEwi86NL9prLQAhULKcAKHesrBEgQqCsIdQ&adurl=

I use my little ratchet screwdriver now

 

[steveo3002]

Can anyone recommend good quality self adjusting spanners?

would knipex pliers wrench suit your needs , they look similar the others but have some fierce gripping ability

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

I was thinking about the ones you can use on rounded off nuts.

This sort of thing but good quality.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2PC-SELF-...ER-PLUMBERS-MECHANICS-WRENCHES-/351735814011?

 

[steveo3002]

have a look at that ? might struggle to beat £25 though, but at least they work as advertised

 

[Newlands]

Fugi silicone formers I know it's not garage related but everyone has made a mess of smearing silicon round the bathroom and kitchen. These really are as good as the youtube video makes them out to be.

 

[123hotchef]

Fugi silicone formers I know it's not garage related but everyone has made a mess of smearing silicon round the bathroom and kitchen. These really are as good as the youtube video makes them out to be.

yes they are they work great, but then so does a piece of wood trimmed to the right angle

 

[ukracer]

I've got one and still haven't used it.

And me...lol

 

[winchman]

yes they are they work great, but then so does a piece of wood trimmed to the right angle

Just seen some clones on Ebay for £3!

 

[123hotchef]

i have worn out a few sets

 

[dobbslc]

have a look at that ? might struggle to beat £25 though, but at least they work as advertised

I've got two pairs like those about 10" long and they're very good!
Used everyday at work and so far have lasted about 3 years.
I got two pairs for about £40 off eBay.

 

[Robotstar5]

https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&...ahUKEwi86NL9prLQAhULKcAKHesrBEgQqCsIdQ&adurl=


Those small right handled screwdrivers very very usefull

Had similar since the 80's when it was the only way of accessing some of the screws on the robots I used to service & repair.

 

[james butler]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-1-2-Dr-Knuckle-Breaker-Bar-24-Long-Chrome-Vanadium-1550/252270823003?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=38661&meid=26d375c3bf4b4386bd17926f63a17eb2&pid=100011&rk=1&rkt=11&sd=191143362124

breaker bar

unfortunately these are a bit cack as the head allways snaps off when under heavy load.
snapon made them like this and we snapped one every other week.
this is because the bar levers the head apart, what you need is the joint to be the other way around so the bar has a fork in it and the square drive goes in the middle.
like this one
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/sealey-ak731-breaker-bar-600mm-3-4sq-drive

i bought a cheap halfords one 12 years ago and still have it. its a bit bent now after having a 6 foot scaff pipe on it but the head still hasn't snapped (although i snapped the bolt in it once).

amazingly their pro range comes with lifetime warrenty

 

[Bill Edwards]

unfortunately these are a bit cack as the head allways snaps off when under heavy load.
snapon made them like this and we snapped one every other week.
this is because the bar levers the head apart, what you need is the joint to be the other way around so the bar has a fork in it and the square drive goes in the middle.
like this one
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/sealey-ak731-breaker-bar-600mm-3-4sq-drive

i bought a cheap halfords one 12 years ago and still have it. its a bit bent now after having a 6 foot scaff pipe on it but the head still hasn't snapped (although i snapped the bolt in it once).

amazingly their pro range comes with lifetime warrenty

I have had both types. A cheap one with the clevis on the bar but it just splayed out and was junk. A sealey which was I think the other kind (the type linked to) and it took years of use and only the actual square ever broke with my bouncing on it, but the bar was fine.

I have both designs from Snap On and both are fine, no complaints. I would say quality is more important than the design.

 

[steveo3002]

wouldnt the one with the handle having the fork just be trying to bust the handle instead of the knuckle? something will break given enough stick i guess the ends are more replacable ?

 

[migcurious]

I bought a £5 razor blade scraper from m/m , it gets used all the time :cleaning the floor tiles in the kitchen detailing the windows on the car and removing grime and stickers from all over the place , worn a blade out already

 

[123hotchef]

Just seen some clones on Ebay for £3!

some of the clones are not as good I have used the aldi ones too they are stiffer and harder material better suited for outdoor or rougher jobs where as the blue fungi ones are softer and more flexable great for nice bathrooms or kitchens