Tools you wish you'd bought sooner...
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SlimJim16v said:
GeneralBanter said:
Who fits 11mm bolt heads?? It’s the least used spanner and socket I own apart from 7 and 17mm.
In fact they’re unused.
In fact they’re unused.
however I remember 11mm was a better fit than 7/16 on Ford V6 big end bolts.McGee_22 said:
That would be worth seeking out as a a 10/13.
Or 10/12.I see it as a stubby 10mm + mini/palm 1/4" ratchet, which I didn't have.
GeneralBanter said:
SlimJim16v said:
Finally got this. Nice little thing, with attachments to take 1/4" sockets, and screwdriver bits, so more than a 10 and 11 mm spanner. And it folds.
Who fits 11mm bolt heads?? It’s the least used spanner and socket I own apart from 7 and 17mm. In fact they’re unused.
Harry Flashman said:
Liamjrhodes said:
I bought one of these last week and honestly don't know how i coped without it.
The werner one is only £26 in Wickes atm too
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Werner-Hop-Up-Work-Platfo...
I just use my Workmate for this. Supports up to 160kg, according to the specs. I realise that someone will tell me that I'm lucky I'm not dead.The werner one is only £26 in Wickes atm too
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Werner-Hop-Up-Work-Platfo...
I just picked one up from Wickes, a hop up not a workmate.
sam.rog said:
Looking for a multi tool. I have a few makita bits and dewalt. Whats the consensus on the best multi tool maker out of both.
Makita dtm52 seems to be about £100 more than a comparable dewalt for the same body and battery.
I bought myself the Makita a few months back and immediately returned it for the cheaper model. The brushless model uses stardock attachments which are much more expensive and there seems to be a more restrictive choice, at least in Screwfix. I’ve been very happy with the cheaper non brushless model, not sure how I lived without one for so long. Makita dtm52 seems to be about £100 more than a comparable dewalt for the same body and battery.
SlimJim16v said:
£30 for a gimmick and as I said no one uses 11mm. You’re better off getting a cheap socket set. GeneralBanter said:
£30 for a gimmick and as I said no one uses 11mm. You’re better off getting a cheap socket set.
It's a funny one, 10mm handy for new cars and things, but as mentioned before 11mm is as near as dam it 7/16 which is very handy for the old cars I have. it really is a case of depends what you work on.
BUT, £30 for that is a bit steep.
I have just got one of these kits for just over twice the price now looks like a cracking deal and it's brill for all the small jobs round the house
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wera-Tool-Check-Ratchet-S...
But ironically this is not coming with an 11mm, but is coming with a 12mm which is the one size I don't think I have ever used (never had a Japanese car). so will be swapping the 12mm out for a 11mm to keep it metric or a 7/16.
It's a funny old world eh.
MDT said:
It's a funny one, 10mm handy for new cars and things, but as mentioned before 11mm is as near as dam it 7/16 which is very handy for the old cars I have.
it really is a case of depends what you work on.
BUT, £30 for that is a bit steep.
I have just got one of these kits for just over twice the price now looks like a cracking deal and it's brill for all the small jobs round the house
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wera-Tool-Check-Ratchet-S...
But ironically this is not coming with an 11mm, but is coming with a 12mm which is the one size I don't think I have ever used (never had a Japanese car). so will be swapping the 12mm out for a 11mm to keep it metric or a 7/16.
It's a funny old world eh.
Our French stuff has occasionally had a 12mm on the brakes, just to irritate us.it really is a case of depends what you work on.
BUT, £30 for that is a bit steep.
I have just got one of these kits for just over twice the price now looks like a cracking deal and it's brill for all the small jobs round the house
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wera-Tool-Check-Ratchet-S...
But ironically this is not coming with an 11mm, but is coming with a 12mm which is the one size I don't think I have ever used (never had a Japanese car). so will be swapping the 12mm out for a 11mm to keep it metric or a 7/16.
It's a funny old world eh.
GeneralBanter said:
SlimJim16v said:
£30 for a gimmick and as I said no one uses 11mm. You’re better off getting a cheap socket set. Stubby Flexi ratchets can be a lifesaver however!
I’m looking for a garden multi tool, I have a hedge that I probably need to trim once a year but it is about 10ft high, and a tree that needs trimming every few years.
Thinking about an easy to use garden multi tool with a decent reach that has a hedge trimmer and a saw attachment, bonus if it’s also a strimmer as can then give my current cordless strimmer to my brother.
Had a look at the titan petrol ones but don’t fancy getting a petrol one due to weight and having to faff about with carbs etc. not had much luck with small 2 stroke stuff.
Therefore looking at cordless. I have dewalt xr batteries, garden strimmer is a worx cordless one, leaf blower is worx cordless, and I have an ozito cordless pruning saw.
Any recommendations, budget wise around £150.
Thinking about an easy to use garden multi tool with a decent reach that has a hedge trimmer and a saw attachment, bonus if it’s also a strimmer as can then give my current cordless strimmer to my brother.
Had a look at the titan petrol ones but don’t fancy getting a petrol one due to weight and having to faff about with carbs etc. not had much luck with small 2 stroke stuff.
Therefore looking at cordless. I have dewalt xr batteries, garden strimmer is a worx cordless one, leaf blower is worx cordless, and I have an ozito cordless pruning saw.
Any recommendations, budget wise around £150.
jfdi said:
I've had a DeWalt DCS355N for years. Heavy DIY use include ripping the pointing out of the perps on most the house with a diamond blade. Never missed a beat.
Another vote for this. I did a fair bit of research before buying and the DeWalt DCS355N came out top for cost to quality ratio 
PhilboSE said:
I’m going to nominate the humble step up ladder.
I do a lot of house maintenance but I only bought one of these around 4 years ago. I seem to now use it only nearly everything I do. I used to get by with a combination of a tall set of steps or by standing on a trusty chair, but this is so much better (and safer).
Brilliant things these. You can also get long ones like these: https://www.sandblasters.co.uk/2-x-plasterers-work... which are occasionally on offer for less than this. Having the extra length means not having to get off and move it so much, and having two even less so. I do a lot of house maintenance but I only bought one of these around 4 years ago. I seem to now use it only nearly everything I do. I used to get by with a combination of a tall set of steps or by standing on a trusty chair, but this is so much better (and safer).
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