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What's the quality like on 'Laser' tools?
I want to change the gearbox oil on the shed and I need two different sized sump plug keys.
Halfords sell the oil and mollyslip... they also sell a set of drain/sump plug keys made by Laser for £20.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...
Will they last or will they slip/roundoff/sheer the minute I put any weight on them?
I want to change the gearbox oil on the shed and I need two different sized sump plug keys.
Halfords sell the oil and mollyslip... they also sell a set of drain/sump plug keys made by Laser for £20.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...
Will they last or will they slip/roundoff/sheer the minute I put any weight on them?
Justin Cyder said:
Never had a problem so far. I use them for special tools from time to time, lately a brake caliper rewind tool that was fine, chunky & well made. Perfect for the job. Not sure about mainstream tool box stuff but I've not had reason to complain so far.
Same for me. I can't comment on the normal spanners, sockets, etc, but the special purpose tools are fine, with stood many years of abuse from me.If you are looking for sockets, spanners, etc. Then I'd be looking at Halfords Professional, very good kit, at affordable prices.
And that is from somebody who can't stand Halfords, for many reasons, and avoids them where at all possible.
I'll buy a set then
I bought all my tools from the Halfords Professional range 13 years ago (that cost a f'ing fortune buying everything in one go) haven't broken any yet... can't seem to find any Halfords Pro branded sump/drain keys though and you'd think home mechanics would need 'em 
Running snotters/sheds I always buy their oil and grab the free Halfords pro screwdriver sets when they're offered
Most of my other stuff is Draper, Clarkes Pro, King Dick :snigger: and Hilka
(finding decent quality Imperial sets is a right b
h)Megaflow said:
Justin Cyder said:
Never had a problem so far. I use them for special tools from time to time, lately a brake caliper rewind tool that was fine, chunky & well made. Perfect for the job. Not sure about mainstream tool box stuff but I've not had reason to complain so far.
Same for me. I can't comment on the normal spanners, sockets, etc, but the special purpose tools are fine, with stood many years of abuse from me.If you are looking for sockets, spanners, etc. Then I'd be looking at Halfords Professional, very good kit, at affordable prices.
And that is from somebody who can't stand Halfords, for many reasons, and avoids them where at all possible.
I'll try it, I know it won't fix it... but quieter would be an improvement 
It doesn't look like the drain plugs have been removed since it left the factory 19 years ago, I don't even know if there's any oil in the box and I can't check cause I don't have a key
It doesn't look like the drain plugs have been removed since it left the factory 19 years ago, I don't even know if there's any oil in the box and I can't check cause I don't have a key
Edited by leafspring on Friday 18th October 18:02
Bet it improved it no end!Laser tools make some good stuff for the trade.
Most timing/engine locking kits are made by them and they make a fair bit of manufacturer specific tools that would just not be available elsewhere.
They are also the manufacturers of Blue point tools for Snap on.
My extra deep reach 1/2" dr impact sockets are laser and have served 20 years service in a busy workshop on a gun,they are still perfectly usable (the 21 mm is a bit worn)and actually purchased when Laser stuff was not very good!Whereas the 17 and 19mm snap on deep impacts have been changed 3-4 times in that period.
Chances are you have tools in your toolbox that are made by laser without you even being aware of it.
Most timing/engine locking kits are made by them and they make a fair bit of manufacturer specific tools that would just not be available elsewhere.
They are also the manufacturers of Blue point tools for Snap on.
My extra deep reach 1/2" dr impact sockets are laser and have served 20 years service in a busy workshop on a gun,they are still perfectly usable (the 21 mm is a bit worn)and actually purchased when Laser stuff was not very good!Whereas the 17 and 19mm snap on deep impacts have been changed 3-4 times in that period.
Chances are you have tools in your toolbox that are made by laser without you even being aware of it.
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