Tools you wish you'd bought sooner...
Discussion
Accelebrate said:
I'm still a big fan of the Bahco SL25 kits that are nearly always £20-25 on Amazon. I leave one in the glovebox of every car and have given away many as presents. They often seem to cover everything I need for a surprising number of jobs.
Just don't order the cheap one from "Kleinfeld".https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.kleinfeld.co....
GeneralBanter said:
SlimJim16v said:
I just don’t get how they charge so much for so little - a complete ratchet combination spanner set covering all sizes to 22mm would be less and be more practical. I’ve gone right off Facom because of them punting out stuff like this. My cheap inflator has given up the ghost - looking to replace with a Ryobi as I have batteries etc already
Leaning towards this one as looks more ergonomic if holding it while drying bits of the car / inflating tent & mattresses:
https://uk.ryobitools.eu/power-tools/inflators-and...
Only thing stopping me (other than price!) is they have released a new one - slightly higher PSI (160 vs 150) and connector looks better for car tyres:
https://uk.ryobitools.eu/power-tools/inflators-and...
Am I missing anything that makes one significantly better than the other?
Leaning towards this one as looks more ergonomic if holding it while drying bits of the car / inflating tent & mattresses:
https://uk.ryobitools.eu/power-tools/inflators-and...
Only thing stopping me (other than price!) is they have released a new one - slightly higher PSI (160 vs 150) and connector looks better for car tyres:
https://uk.ryobitools.eu/power-tools/inflators-and...
Am I missing anything that makes one significantly better than the other?
Accelebrate said:
GeneralBanter said:
I just don’t get how they charge so much for so little - a complete ratchet combination spanner set covering all sizes to 22mm would be less and be more practical. I’ve gone right off Facom because of them punting out stuff like this.
I was about to agree, but I can see how having a compact set that goes up A set of Facom ratchet spanners is £125, with the cheaper Expert at £90.
Even though I have all the common size ratchet spanners, from various makers, I prefer 6 point stuff.
CrouchingWayne said:
My cheap inflator has given up the ghost - looking to replace with a Ryobi as I have batteries etc already
Leaning towards this one as looks more ergonomic if holding it while drying bits of the car / inflating tent & mattresses:
https://uk.ryobitools.eu/power-tools/inflators-and...
Only thing stopping me (other than price!) is they have released a new one - slightly higher PSI (160 vs 150) and connector looks better for car tyres:
https://uk.ryobitools.eu/power-tools/inflators-and...
Am I missing anything that makes one significantly better than the other?
Don’t know about the second one, but I have used the first many times over the past free years: works very well 👍Leaning towards this one as looks more ergonomic if holding it while drying bits of the car / inflating tent & mattresses:
https://uk.ryobitools.eu/power-tools/inflators-and...
Only thing stopping me (other than price!) is they have released a new one - slightly higher PSI (160 vs 150) and connector looks better for car tyres:
https://uk.ryobitools.eu/power-tools/inflators-and...
Am I missing anything that makes one significantly better than the other?
Gardena range is excellent quality, as is Fiskars (I have had the former for knocking 20 years, still perfect - and their warranty is honoured, even for something as small as the little bump-stop between the handles) Useful cam on the handles increases the cutting force on mine. Teflon coated blades too, and they stay sharp.
Latest version here:
https://www.worldofwatering.co.uk/gardena-hedge-cl...
Latest version here:
https://www.worldofwatering.co.uk/gardena-hedge-cl...
james6546 said:
Anyone recommend a decent set of garden shears for my mum?
Felco:https://www.worldoffelco.co.uk/secateurs/all-felco...
RicksAlfas said:
james6546 said:
Anyone recommend a decent set of garden shears for my mum?
Felco:https://www.worldoffelco.co.uk/secateurs/all-felco...
Bonefish Blues said:
Gardena range is excellent quality, as is Fiskars (I have had the former for knocking 20 years, still perfect - and their warranty is honoured, even for something as small as the little bump-stop between the handles) Useful cam on the handles increases the cutting force on mine. Teflon coated blades too, and they stay sharp.
Latest version here:
https://www.worldofwatering.co.uk/gardena-hedge-cl...
Those look fancyLatest version here:
https://www.worldofwatering.co.uk/gardena-hedge-cl...
james6546 said:
Bonefish Blues said:
Gardena range is excellent quality, as is Fiskars (I have had the former for knocking 20 years, still perfect - and their warranty is honoured, even for something as small as the little bump-stop between the handles) Useful cam on the handles increases the cutting force on mine. Teflon coated blades too, and they stay sharp.
Latest version here:
https://www.worldofwatering.co.uk/gardena-hedge-cl...
Those look fancyLatest version here:
https://www.worldofwatering.co.uk/gardena-hedge-cl...
dickymint said:
james6546 said:
Bonefish Blues said:
Gardena range is excellent quality, as is Fiskars (I have had the former for knocking 20 years, still perfect - and their warranty is honoured, even for something as small as the little bump-stop between the handles) Useful cam on the handles increases the cutting force on mine. Teflon coated blades too, and they stay sharp.
Latest version here:
https://www.worldofwatering.co.uk/gardena-hedge-cl...
Those look fancyLatest version here:
https://www.worldofwatering.co.uk/gardena-hedge-cl...
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