1868
« on: 27 October 2007, 10:17:27 »
With the Halfords set on offer once again, I thought it would be a good idea to compare these 2 sets from an Omega maintenence point of view.
This comparison is my own personal opinion from my own experience in owning both sets.
[size=14]Sockets:[/size]
Both sets include AF as well, but ignoring as not used on modern cars.
Halfords
1/4" drive: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13mm
3/8" drive: 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19mm
1/2" drive: 20,21,22,24,27,30,32mm + 17,19,21,23mm High Impact
1/4" deep sockets: 4,5,6,7,8,9mm
3/8" deep sockets: 10,11,12,13,14,15mm
1/2" deep sockets: 10,12,13,14,17,19mm
Torx sockets: E8,E10,E11,E12,E14,E16,E18,E20
Spark Plug sockets: 10 (16),14 (21)mm
Extension Bars: 1/2" x 5" wobble, 1/2" x 10", 3/8" x 3" wobble, 3/8" x 6" wobble, 1/4" x 4" wobble
Adapters: NONE
UJs: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drive
Rachets: 1/4", 3/8", 1/4" drive.
High quality sockets, look well made, and I have not broken any despite over a year of abuse. The standard sockets are a bit too shallow. The E20 torx, as used on V6 crank, is possibly too weak, being only 3/8" drive.
Clarke:
1/4" drive: 6,7,8,9,10,11mm
3/8" drive: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19mm hex sockets plus 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,20,22mm 12 sided sockets
1/2" drive: NONE
1/4" deep sockets: 6,7,8,9mm
3/8" deep sockets: 10,11,12,13,14mm
1/2" deep sockets: NONE
Torx sockets: NONE
Spark Plug sockets: 16,21mm
Extension Bars: 1/2" x 5", 3/8" x 6"
Adapters: 3/8 to 1/4
UJs: NONE
Rachets: 1/4", 3/8", 1/4" drive.
A rather ill conceived set imho. Quality seems variable, definately below the Halfords set. You may have noticed a 1/2" drive rachet, yet no 1/2" drive sockets, nor a suitable adapter. There are some 1/2" AF sockets. Like many sets, the Clarke is missing an 18mm socket needed to remove the caliper mounting bracket.
).
to check out my 'demister'