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[Nick W]

DG did say he wanted AF, which makes affordable a bit more complicated.
He also wants sizes that are normally used in 3/8 drive, which will be the biggest problem.


The reason I think the Snap-on 1/4 sockets are worth the bleedin' fortune they cost is that they are shorter and more compact than most but still strong. Which is important when access and not rounding off fasteners really matter. But by the time you've bought ordinary and deep sockets(they don't broach the hex very deep in ordinary ones) you will have spent some serious cash.


I do wish that they weren't so highly polished though; a good satin finish is much more suitable for tools.

[biggriffin]

Having had a load of snap-on stolen, a few years ago,and insurance saying how much, and didn't pay out,and as I now don't require tools to earn a living, I buy from Halfords,Aldi,Lidl.. and bootsales. And they have all done as requested.

[Doctor Gollum]

Inside theses https://images.app.goo.gl/u8F6kpJV9NRzyV2r8
is a good example of the space restrictions... Typically 2-3" of working depth, some are horizontally bolted, some vertically and some both, which is nice. Not. Suffice to say, rounding isn't an option.

[Nick W]

Having had a load of snap-on stolen, a few years ago,and insurance saying how much, and didn't pay out,and as I now don't require tools to earn a living, I buy from Halfords,Aldi,Lidl.. and bootsales. And they have all done as requested.

I would probably replace the 1/4dr metric sockets and extensions.
I would definitely replace the ratchet screwdriver master set. After a good cry at the cost.




The rest I would replace with almost/as good for about a fifth of the cost. The big Halfords sets are good because they include the imperial sets that many others make you buy separately.


From DG's pictures, I would invest in a set of locking extensions....

[STEMO]

I just get pictures of folding seats.

[Andy B]

I just get pictures of folding seats.

likewise 

[Doctor Gollum]

Exactly. 

The ones with a 2" wide cupboard on the back are particularly fiendish.