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tool box sort out!!
« on: 15 August 2008, 14:20:53 »
had a sort through my tool box and was a little shocked to find I didn't have all metric sizes in sockets, open enders and ring spanners. I do however have loads of AF and Whitworth etc stuff which has been seconded now to another tool box- useful for house plumbing and repairing the neighbours 20 or so years old cat tractor. ;D ;D

I didn't have an 18mm socket for example or an 18mm open ended spanner nor a 16 mm open or ring spanner. I do have an excellent set of torx sockets and allen keys though.

Do you need 16mm ,20mm and upwards tools for jobs on an Omega?

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« Reply #1 on: 15 August 2008, 16:55:07 »
IIRC, wishbone bolts are 21mm.
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Re: tool box sort out!!
« Reply #2 on: 15 August 2008, 17:02:24 »
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IIRC, wishbone bolts are 21mm.

Wishbones 21mm - need two
Brake calliper fixing bolts 18mm
Get 8mm - 20mm set - wont have an 18mm though, u need to buy that separately - use ebay
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« Reply #3 on: 15 August 2008, 18:14:39 »
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Brake calliper fixing bolts 18mm
Get 8mm - 20mm set - wont have an 18mm though, u need to buy that separately - use ebay
GM are gits, using non standard tools.  >:( >:( My mum's old Fiesta needed a 7mm Allen key to do the brake pads. That was very hard to get hold of without paying £££s for the Draper one.
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Re: tool box sort out!!
« Reply #4 on: 15 August 2008, 19:39:24 »
Been doing the same today....Too many tools (and small boxes) accumulated over time.

Need a new toolbox I think...
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctc900-tool-chest/path/clarke-mechanics-tool-chest-range
looks to about fit my needs.

Anyone got a better recommendation?  or know when the next round of VAT free days are  ;D


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http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctc109-9-drawer-chest/path/clarke-professional-tool-chest-range

looks a bit more long lasting for a few extra quid
« Last Edit: 15 August 2008, 19:42:55 by jimbob »
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Re: tool box sort out!!
« Reply #5 on: 15 August 2008, 19:48:07 »
Costco have some fanastic stainless cabinets. I wish I could justify the £400 or £500 ..... it could be more .... I've had the price wiped from my mind by SWMBO  ;D
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« Reply #6 on: 15 August 2008, 19:50:35 »
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Been doing the same today....Too many tools (and small boxes) accumulated over time.

Need a new toolbox I think...
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctc900-tool-chest/path/clarke-mechanics-tool-chest-range
looks to about fit my needs.

Anyone got a better recommendation?  or know when the next round of VAT free days are  ;D
Nice looking toolbox. But - the ones at work have all had drawer runners made of stuff you would have been better off spreading on toast.

Then they are really cr*p coz they still look good but don't work any more.  :( >:(

It ain't big and it ain't sexy but the old fashioned cantilever box carries a lot of tools in a small space and will work for years.
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Re: tool box sort out!!
« Reply #7 on: 15 August 2008, 20:02:48 »
I have similar tools chests that came from Halfords and they seem to have handled my abuse so far. ;)

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Re: tool box sort out!!
« Reply #8 on: 15 August 2008, 20:15:18 »
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Been doing the same today....Too many tools (and small boxes) accumulated over time.

Need a new toolbox I think...
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctc900-tool-chest/path/clarke-mechanics-tool-chest-range
looks to about fit my needs.

Anyone got a better recommendation?  or know when the next round of VAT free days are  ;D
Nice looking toolbox. But - the ones at work have all had drawer runners made of stuff you would have been better off spreading on toast.

Then they are really cr*p coz they still look good but don't work any more.  :( >:(

It ain't big and it ain't sexy but the old fashioned cantilever box carries a lot of tools in a small space and will work for years.

Thats one of the 3 I'm replacing!

Currently have :

General Tools
Car Tools
Tools I want once in a blue moon!
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