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Title: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2014, 22:14:24
Was going to purchase this as a present to myself when I get paid this month...

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_165572_productId_946417_langId_-1?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=xirwaxwxl&istBid=tzwr&_$$ja=cgid:8475777004|tsid:35522|cid:166296844|lid:61969027043|nw:search|crid:33910847164|dvc:c|adp:1o2|bku:1&gclid=CJLkx8yZgbwCFc7JtAodXAIAog

Before Christmas it was £39.99 so was thinking I'd get it for a little less with my trade card and everyone'd be happy. In Jan it's now almost doubled in price.  >:( Really annoyed!
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Andy B on 15 January 2014, 22:18:54
Bugger!  :'( :'( :'(

He who hesitates.........  ::) ::)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2014, 22:23:44
Bugger!  :'( :'( :'(

He who hesitates.........  ::) ::)

Yup, I knew it was at a reduced price so I should have got it before Christmas. I just assumed being January it'd be on offer; January sales and all  :'(

This prompted me to look on eGay. There's cheaper versions but they're either 'Nelsons' or 'Silverline'. Never heard of Nelsons and Silverline...hmmm.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: jonny2112 on 15 January 2014, 22:26:25
Oh dear, that's happened to me before too  :-[
TC doesn't work with the tools by the way. At least not over here  :'(
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2014, 22:29:12
Oh dear, that's happened to me before too  :-[
TC doesn't work with the tools by the way. At least not over here  :'(

Yeah, I did wonder, Jonny. But they're pretty retarded in my local one so was hoping they'd make a big mistake....like last time  :o :o :o ;D

BTW it's a Neilson kit (Not Nelson  ::)) that I've been looking at. Good price but no reviews  :-\

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOOD-QUALITY-25PC-SPANNER-SET-6-32mm-PVC-DIPPED-HANDLES-WITH-HEAVY-DUTY-POUCH-/221290963116?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3385f820ac
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2014, 22:31:10
...And the Silverline set:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Pro-Quality-25pc-Metric-Combination-Combo-Ring-Open-Ended-Spanner-Set-6-32mm-/380413691136?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item58926c4500
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: jonny2112 on 15 January 2014, 22:33:53
When I got my kit recently the girl   :o ::) serving me almost gave me a ratchet spanner set as well, because of the description on the box. If only the manager hadn't wandered up to the till at that point  :'(
I also lifted a few spare bulbs to test the trade card. No joy  :-X
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 January 2014, 23:59:27
170 pc socket set had gone back up to £249.99 too. :o
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 16 January 2014, 00:08:16
170 pc socket set had gone back up to £249.99 too. :o

Jeez Louise!!  :o

And there was me thinking everything reduced in price in Jan  ::)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Vamps on 16 January 2014, 00:21:24
Was going to purchase this as a present to myself when I get paid this month...

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_165572_productId_946417_langId_-1?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=xirwaxwxl&istBid=tzwr&_$$ja=cgid:8475777004|tsid:35522|cid:166296844|lid:61969027043|nw:search|crid:33910847164|dvc:c|adp:1o2|bku:1&gclid=CJLkx8yZgbwCFc7JtAodXAIAog

Before Christmas it was £39.99 so was thinking I'd get it for a little less with my trade card and everyone'd be happy. In Jan it's now almost doubled in price.  >:( Really annoyed!

I have one of those sitting in my garage, un opened along with the 150 piece socket set, again un opened that I bought, just before Christmas for £100 all in, including delivery....... :y :y
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Vamps on 16 January 2014, 00:25:05
Was going to purchase this as a present to myself when I get paid this month...

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_165572_productId_946417_langId_-1?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=xirwaxwxl&istBid=tzwr&_$$ja=cgid:8475777004|tsid:35522|cid:166296844|lid:61969027043|nw:search|crid:33910847164|dvc:c|adp:1o2|bku:1&gclid=CJLkx8yZgbwCFc7JtAodXAIAog

Before Christmas it was £39.99 so was thinking I'd get it for a little less with my trade card and everyone'd be happy. In Jan it's now almost doubled in price.  >:( Really annoyed!

I have one of those sitting in my garage, un opened along with the 150 piece socket set, again un opened that I bought, just before Christmas for £100 all in, including delivery....... :y :y

Actually, I think it was £99.00....... :D :D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 16 January 2014, 00:33:08
That makes me very jealous!  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Vamps on 16 January 2014, 00:34:16
That makes me very jealous!  ;D ;D ;D

 ;) ;) :D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: jonny2112 on 16 January 2014, 00:35:02
Hope the garage is well secured  ::)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 16 January 2014, 00:36:41
Hope the garage is well secured  ::)

Haha! Good point...where do you live, Vamps?  ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Vamps on 16 January 2014, 00:43:04
Hope the garage is well secured  ::)

Haha! Good point...where do you live, Vamps?  ;D

Dorset....... :y :y
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Andy B on 16 January 2014, 00:44:51
Hope the garage is well secured  ::)

Haha! Good point...where do you live, Vamps?  ;D

Dorset....... :y :y

Have you moved Mike?   ::) ::)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Vamps on 16 January 2014, 00:46:15
Hope the garage is well secured  ::)

Haha! Good point...where do you live, Vamps?  ;D

Dorset....... :y :y

Have you moved Mike?   ::) ::)

Sush....... ::) ::) :-X
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Andy B on 16 January 2014, 00:48:08
Hope the garage is well secured  ::)

Haha! Good point...where do you live, Vamps?  ;D

Dorset....... :y :y

Have you moved Mike?   ::) ::)

Sush....... ::) ::) :-X

 :-X :-X :-X  ::)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 16 January 2014, 07:30:13
Spanner set in the Op is now showing at £50 online :y
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: plym ian on 16 January 2014, 07:35:16
Spanner set in the Op is now showing at £50 online :y
And free 8pc screw driver set :y

I don't know why anyone would pay full price at Halfords, they always putting offers on all the time ::)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 January 2014, 08:08:54
Yes, the offers come round very regularly.

I am hoping they do some additional discount on the industrial tool box as the shops seem to ahev loads in and there not shofting them at the current offer price.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 16 January 2014, 09:07:49
 ;D EXCELLENT!!!!
Cheers boys. I may now just have to order  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2014, 10:22:18
It's not worth buying anything at Halfrauds at full price unless you need it desperately. Bide your time and it'll soon be on offer. ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Gaffers on 16 January 2014, 10:31:27
There seems to be some nice stuff in Costco at the momenta lthough I have no idea on the quality.  Their customer service is generally pretty good though, so worth a punt if desperate and Halfrauds are not on sale.

They have a rather nice tool bench/storage item which is so big it wont fit in my shed :o
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: aaronjb on 16 January 2014, 10:38:38
They have a rather nice tool bench/storage item which is so big it wont fit in my shed :o

The big wheeled toolchest with the wooden top? I like that, too.. can't quite justify it right now, though  :( ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Gaffers on 16 January 2014, 10:47:17
They have a rather nice tool bench/storage item which is so big it wont fit in my shed :o

The big wheeled toolchest with the wooden top? I like that, too.. can't quite justify it right now, though  :( ;D
I did do a double-take and had a moment of mischeif in my head before realising I was in too much hot water with SWMBO to get it now ::)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: aaronjb on 16 January 2014, 11:09:57
They have a rather nice tool bench/storage item which is so big it wont fit in my shed :o

The big wheeled toolchest with the wooden top? I like that, too.. can't quite justify it right now, though  :( ;D
I did do a double-take and had a moment of mischeif in my head before realising I was in too much hot water with SWMBO to get it now ::)

On the plus side, it's only round the corner from the vacuum cleaner aisle.. ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 January 2014, 12:18:07
Yes, the offers come round very regularly.

I am hoping they do some additional discount on the industrial tool box as the shops seem to ahev loads in and there not shofting them at the current offer price.

There's a bundle offer on the red and black top middle and bottom tool chests at £250.
I have these, not as sturdy or well designed as the black set though.

...but then, it just sits there. With tools in. I don't wheel it about, personally. Does the job.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 January 2014, 12:25:28
Yes, the offers come round very regularly.

I am hoping they do some additional discount on the industrial tool box as the shops seem to ahev loads in and there not shofting them at the current offer price.

There's a bundle offer on the red and black top middle and bottom tool chests at £250.
I have these, not as sturdy or well designed as the black set though.

...but then, it just sits there. With tools in. I don't wheel it about, personally. Does the job.

Yes, spotted that this morning and was tempted  :y

Trouble is, the industrial set is only 50 notes more and probably has the same or slightly more storage than the three piece offer despite only being two piece (as its bigger)

This set is also for storing my 'big' tools (3/4 and 1 inch sockets, large wrenches, big adjustables etc) and will be wheeled about a bit so I need something pretty sturdy.....hmmm, decisions decisions!  ;D

Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 January 2014, 12:36:18
Yes, the offers come round very regularly.

I am hoping they do some additional discount on the industrial tool box as the shops seem to ahev loads in and there not shofting them at the current offer price.

There's a bundle offer on the red and black top middle and bottom tool chests at £250.
I have these, not as sturdy or well designed as the black set though.

...but then, it just sits there. With tools in. I don't wheel it about, personally. Does the job.

Yes, spotted that this morning and was tempted  :y

Trouble is, the industrial set is only 50 notes more and probably has the same or slightly more storage than the three piece offer despite only being two piece (as its bigger)

This set is also for storing my 'big' tools (3/4 and 1 inch sockets, large wrenches, big adjustables etc) and will be wheeled about a bit so I need something pretty sturdy.....hmmm, decisions decisions!  ;D


In that case the red and black set probably wouldn't see out the year. ;D

The black set is more sturdy. Draws open fully so you can see right to the back, better runners and the draw lock has much better latch. Sadly wasn't on offer when I was looking at £600 the pair, iirc. Couldn't justify that at the time.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Gaffers on 16 January 2014, 14:36:44
They have a rather nice tool bench/storage item which is so big it wont fit in my shed :o

The big wheeled toolchest with the wooden top? I like that, too.. can't quite justify it right now, though  :( ;D
I did do a double-take and had a moment of mischeif in my head before realising I was in too much hot water with SWMBO to get it now ::)

On the plus side, it's only round the corner from the vacuum cleaner aisle.. ;D

Already got that.  Slowly building the brownie points....... ::)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: biggriffin on 16 January 2014, 16:42:40
The cabinets that machine mart sell are very sturdy.
i have the hd ball bearing ones,and they are just as good as the snap off ones ive had.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: aaronjb on 16 January 2014, 17:23:05
The cabinets that machine mart sell are very sturdy.
i have the hd ball bearing ones,and they are just as good as the snap off ones ive had.

I love the look of their large sets .. trouble is at full price they are eye-wateringly expensive in comparison to even the Halfords black gear :(
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 16 January 2014, 18:28:02
I'm personally going down the shadow-board route, mainly because of the lack of space in my garage. Pick the spanners i'll likely need and take them to the job, use them and then put them back.

I have a small tool chest and to be honest that does me.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2014, 18:29:52
I bought their spanner tray (not available on their website) for £30 (was £45 trade :o) just before xmas. All sizes from 8mm-22mm, 24mm, and some other sizes I'd have to check when not in bath. Halfords Advanced, so full warranty, under the ones in the link ;)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2014, 18:30:54
Yes, the offers come round very regularly.

I am hoping they do some additional discount on the industrial tool box as the shops seem to ahev loads in and there not shofting them at the current offer price.

There's a bundle offer on the red and black top middle and bottom tool chests at £250.
I have these, not as sturdy or well designed as the black set though.

...but then, it just sits there. With tools in. I don't wheel it about, personally. Does the job.
I believe you've seen my "kitchen shed" :P
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2014, 18:31:56
Yes, the offers come round very regularly.

I am hoping they do some additional discount on the industrial tool box as the shops seem to ahev loads in and there not shofting them at the current offer price.

There's a bundle offer on the red and black top middle and bottom tool chests at £250.
I have these, not as sturdy or well designed as the black set though.

...but then, it just sits there. With tools in. I don't wheel it about, personally. Does the job.

Yes, spotted that this morning and was tempted  :y

Trouble is, the industrial set is only 50 notes more and probably has the same or slightly more storage than the three piece offer despite only being two piece (as its bigger)

This set is also for storing my 'big' tools (3/4 and 1 inch sockets, large wrenches, big adjustables etc) and will be wheeled about a bit so I need something pretty sturdy.....hmmm, decisions decisions!  ;D
I'd go for the black - the 3 reds together may give stability issues on cobbled ground IMHO
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2014, 18:32:51
I fact I'm toying with a set of black as well, but fear I could be castrated...
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2014, 19:14:30
This is the £30 Advance set I bought...

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Omega%20Odds/9f2b5d28-d36b-4d01-b13a-a2ef21a73143_zps194f90a6.jpg)

Its got 8mm-24mm except 23mm, and has some flare (?) spanners as well.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: bigegg on 16 January 2014, 20:28:19
...And the Silverline set:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Pro-Quality-25pc-Metric-Combination-Combo-Ring-Open-Ended-Spanner-Set-6-32mm-/380413691136?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item58926c4500

I seem to remember someone (may have been John Stevenson on the model engineer's forum) describe Silverline tools as "finely crafted from high tensile liquorice"
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: aaronjb on 16 January 2014, 21:37:45
This is the £30 Advance set I bought...

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Omega%20Odds/9f2b5d28-d36b-4d01-b13a-a2ef21a73143_zps194f90a6.jpg)

Its got 8mm-24mm except 23mm, and has some flare (?) spanners as well.

It's a useful set - I have the same tray in my red drawers  :y

Have a set of the black ones too - being deeper you have left over space if you put a Halfords tool tray in a drawer.. useful for all the odds & sods that never quite have a home..
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2014, 13:59:10
Bugger, a set of the black tool boxes fell into the car boot at lunchtime....

....will make a welcome addition to the kitchen storage  :-X
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Andy B on 17 January 2014, 14:12:17
.....

....will make a welcome addition to the kitchen storage  :-X

I double dare you!!!  ::) ::)
 ;) ;)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2014, 14:35:24
Ooohhh.....now I do need to check them over before I take them to the center
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Andy B on 17 January 2014, 14:48:32
Ooohhh.....now I do need to check them over before I take them to the center

 :o :o :o I wouldn't be that brave ....... I've seen your better half loose her temper with you  ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 January 2014, 17:59:56
Ooohhh.....now I do need to check them over before I take them to the center

 :o :o :o I wouldn't be that brave ....... I've seen your better half loose her temper with you  ;) ;) ;) ;)

Should be safe if you lock all the pots and pans in the toolbox first. ;) Oh, and the iron. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/kaffeetrinker_2.gif)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Andy B on 17 January 2014, 18:12:45
Ooohhh.....now I do need to check them over before I take them to the center

 :o :o :o I wouldn't be that brave ....... I've seen your better half loose her temper with you  ;) ;) ;) ;)

Should be safe if you lock all the pots and pans in the toolbox first. ;) Oh, and the iron. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/kaffeetrinker_2.gif)

I like the lateral thinking Kev  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 January 2014, 19:07:39
Still showing as 50 quid, nice set... I am a fan of Halfords tools. And a couple of the staff ;)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2014, 20:22:09
Yes, it looks rather well

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0344_zps7a7ea120.jpg)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2014, 20:36:46
It could catch on and might even go viral! ;)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2014, 20:51:16
Yes, it looks rather well

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0344_zps7a7ea120.jpg)
And the bottom bit? Mrs DTM won't mind, honest...
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2014, 20:53:58
Can hardly fit it through the door lol
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2014, 21:01:59
Can hardly fit it through the door lol
Take a window out, she won't hardly notice...
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: tidla on 17 January 2014, 21:18:43
The black boxes are nice. Stickers are a pain to remove. Needs nice 1/2 " foam liners :)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Nick W on 17 January 2014, 21:34:54
The black boxes are nice. Stickers are a pain to remove. Needs nice 1/2 " foam liners :)

All true. I've a pair at work, and at home with a Britool step-up box which is the same size(they're a bit unusual) and matches quite well. I see them in workshops all over the place. The stickers are a real pain to remove though.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 January 2014, 21:52:35
Yes, it looks rather well

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0344_zps7a7ea120.jpg)
Blue
Keep calm and play trains?

Pink
Keep calm and....???
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2014, 21:57:16
Blue
Keep calm and play trains?

Pink
Keep calm and....???
...lovingly iron my ol' man's smalls....
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2014, 22:07:18
Have you got the same one TB?
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: CaptainZok on 17 January 2014, 22:41:25
I thought it was keep calm and lovingly arrange biscuits on a china plate.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2014, 22:50:00

Blue
Keep calm and play trains?

Pink
Keep calm and....???

..... let him play trains.  ;)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Ian_D on 17 January 2014, 23:09:52
I went in to get these while they were on offer at 39.99... I also went in for some screwdrivers. Turns out there was another deal on if I bought both.

So in the end, they were only about £36ish! Bonus!

That said, even at £50, they are still a good set. You will prob get a couple of quid off with the trade card too.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2014, 10:51:11
I thought it was keep calm and lovingly arrange biscuits on a china plate.
Last time I went to her house, Mrs DTM didn't lovingly arrange choccie biscuits on her best chinaware, but just threw the pack at me...  ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: CaptainZok on 18 January 2014, 14:51:51
I thought it was keep calm and lovingly arrange biscuits on a china plate.
Last time I went to her house, Mrs DTM didn't lovingly arrange choccie biscuits on her best chinaware, but just threw the pack at me...  ;D
Think I'm visiting deepest darkest Notts tomorrow with the Gnome so we shall have to see if the arrangement is up to standards.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2014, 18:15:13
I thought it was keep calm and lovingly arrange biscuits on a china plate.
Last time I went to her house, Mrs DTM didn't lovingly arrange choccie biscuits on her best chinaware, but just threw the pack at me...  ;D
Think I'm visiting deepest darkest Notts tomorrow with the Gnome so we shall have to see if the arrangement is up to standards.
I think you are perfectly within your rights to complain to the management if the biscuit choices and presentation fall below par...

...just don't tell Mrs DTM I said that, or next time I see her, I may have trouble walking properly ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 19:53:12
Mrs Gixer has received "a text" btw. ::)

;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 January 2014, 20:42:09
On the tool front boys . . . I finally got all the valves out of my cylinder heads on Friday and they let me use the parts washer to clean them up. Oh my God they've come up like new! That's one thing I'd love. Although not having the money or space for one is an issue.

If I was in my own garage I'd have one though  8)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 21:11:44
On the tool front boys . . . I finally got all the valves out of my cylinder heads on Friday and they let me use the parts washer to clean them up. Oh my God they've come up like new! That's one thing I'd love. Although not having the money or space for one is an issue.

If I was in my own garage I'd have one though  8)
If you had the money to buy a parts washer, surely you'd use it to buy a decent car? Then you wouldn't need a parts washer.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 21:15:47
On the tool front boys . . . I finally got all the valves out of my cylinder heads on Friday and they let me use the parts washer to clean them up. Oh my God they've come up like new! That's one thing I'd love. Although not having the money or space for one is an issue.

If I was in my own garage I'd have one though  8)
If you had the money to buy a parts washer, surely you'd use it to buy a decent car? Then you wouldn't need a parts washer.
But then he wouldn't have a parts washer to wash other parts. Silly. ::) Being a mechanic and all. ;)

Or he could just go down to car people, give them the money instead. ::) ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 21:18:33
On the tool front boys . . . I finally got all the valves out of my cylinder heads on Friday and they let me use the parts washer to clean them up. Oh my God they've come up like new! That's one thing I'd love. Although not having the money or space for one is an issue.

If I was in my own garage I'd have one though  8)
If you had the money to buy a parts washer, surely you'd use it to buy a decent car? Then you wouldn't need a parts washer.
But then he wouldn't have a parts washer to wash other parts. Silly. ::) Being a mechanic and all. ;)

Or he could just go down to car people, give them the money instead. ::) ;D
Don't know many mechanics with car parts washers myself. You're a self-abuser mechanic, have you got one?
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 21:23:46
On the tool front boys . . . I finally got all the valves out of my cylinder heads on Friday and they let me use the parts washer to clean them up. Oh my God they've come up like new! That's one thing I'd love. Although not having the money or space for one is an issue.

If I was in my own garage I'd have one though  8)
If you had the money to buy a parts washer, surely you'd use it to buy a decent car? Then you wouldn't need a parts washer.
But then he wouldn't have a parts washer to wash other parts. Silly. ::) Being a mechanic and all. ;)

Or he could just go down to car people, give them the money instead. ::) ;D
Don't know many mechanics with car parts washers myself. You're a self-abuser mechanic, have you got one?

WooooOOOOoooo. ;D No, but there's a few on here that have. Maybe one day. :y



....and you don't fool me. Esta doesn't know ANY mechanics. At all. ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 21:25:38
On the tool front boys . . . I finally got all the valves out of my cylinder heads on Friday and they let me use the parts washer to clean them up. Oh my God they've come up like new! That's one thing I'd love. Although not having the money or space for one is an issue.

If I was in my own garage I'd have one though  8)
If you had the money to buy a parts washer, surely you'd use it to buy a decent car? Then you wouldn't need a parts washer.
But then he wouldn't have a parts washer to wash other parts. Silly. ::) Being a mechanic and all. ;)

Or he could just go down to car people, give them the money instead. ::) ;D
Don't know many mechanics with car parts washers myself. You're a self-abuser mechanic, have you got one?

WooooOOOOoooo. ;D No, but there's a few in here that have. Maybe one day. :y

Ermmm.....no. A washing machine doesn't count.
Or a dishwasher.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 21:27:39
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to a the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 21:29:41
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to a the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)

Are there a few Mr Woods then?
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 21:47:04
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to a the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)

Are there a few Mr Woods then?

Just think of all the tools and things you could fix, if car people hadn't taken all that money. :) wouldn't have to pay all those tradesman, and garages. ;)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 21:50:41
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to a the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)

Are there a few Mr Woods then?

Just think of all the tools and things you could fix, if car people hadn't taken all that money. :) wouldn't have to pay all those tradesman, and garages. ;)
I pay for servicing, not repairs, and I have no intention of 'fixing' anything. If something's breaks, I replace it. Easy.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 22:26:55
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to a the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)

Are there a few Mr Woods then?

Just think of all the tools and things you could fix, if car people hadn't taken all that money. :) wouldn't have to pay all those tradesman, and garages. ;)
I pay for servicing, not repairs, and I am not capable of 'fixing' anything. If something's breaks, I replace it. Easy.
Pay pay pay. Must cost an absolute fortune. Still, it keeps the economy spinning I suppose. The royal bank of Esta. ;)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 22:44:57
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to a the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)

Are there a few Mr Woods then?

Just think of all the tools and things you could fix, if car people hadn't taken all that money. :) wouldn't have to pay all those tradesman, and garages. ;)
I pay for servicing, not repairs, and I am not capable of 'fixing' anything. If something's breaks, I replace it. Easy.
Pay pay pay. Must cost an absolute fortune. Still, it keeps the economy spinning I suppose. The royal bank of Esta. ;)
Yes. Whatever. Taken you meds yet? ::)
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 22:58:57
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to a the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)

Are there a few Mr Woods then?

Just think of all the tools and things you could fix, if car people hadn't taken all that money. :) wouldn't have to pay all those tradesman, and garages. ;)
I pay for servicing, not repairs, and I am not capable of 'fixing' anything. If something's breaks, I replace it. Easy.
Pay pay pay. Must cost an absolute fortune. Still, it keeps the economy spinning I suppose. The royal bank of Esta. ;)
Yes. Whatever. Taken you meds yet? ::)
Been to spec savers yet, ya blind bugger ;D


...checks I've typed outside the quotes :-\ ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 23:02:32
EFF OFF! ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 23:07:44
;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Nick W on 18 January 2014, 23:16:02
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to  the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)

It would be very low on my list of essentials, even with lots of space and money. Having used the one at work, I find a cheap washing up bowl, some thinners and a stiff brush is much more effective. Especially if finished off with a pressure washer. If anyone does try this, you must do it outside!!
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 23:17:55
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to  the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)

It would be very low on my list of essentials, even with lots of space and money. Having used the one at work, I find a cheap washing up bowl, some thinners and a stiff brush is much more effective. Especially if finished off with a pressure washer. If anyone does try this, you must do it outside!!

Nick. Parts washers are a good tool to have. See ;D especially if Esta is on. ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Nick W on 18 January 2014, 23:32:24

Nick. Parts washers are a good tool to have. See ;D especially if Esta is on. ;D


I'm not convinced. They seem seriously overpriced to me; it's a metal tank, small pump and a hose.
Although I spent £1300 on a new lathe this afternoon, so perhaps my wallet is feeling a little sore!
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 23:47:03

Nick. Parts washers are a good tool to have. See ;D especially if Esta is on. ;D


I'm not convinced. They seem seriously overpriced to me; it's a metal tank, small pump and a hose.
Although I spent £1300 on a new lathe this afternoon, so perhaps my wallet is feeling a little sore!

Yeeeah but Esta doesn't know that, does he. ;D he doesn't know his thumb from his wasname ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Rods2 on 19 January 2014, 06:23:11
Awaits comment from Mr Wood, etc.

Actually, I have access to  the work parts washer. Thinking about it. :)

It would be very low on my list of essentials, even with lots of space and money. Having used the one at work, I find a cheap washing up bowl, some thinners and a stiff brush is much more effective. Especially if finished off with a pressure washer. If anyone does try this, you must do it outside!!

Nick. Mattress washers are a good tool to have. See ;D especially if Esta has been on it. ;D

Fixed.
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 January 2014, 21:52:36
Where did you get that spanner set TB?
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: CaptainZok on 20 January 2014, 21:54:01
Where did you get that spanner set TB?
He picked it up around the close. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 January 2014, 21:54:36
Where did you get that spanner set TB?
He picked it up around the close. ;D ;D
  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Well, won't be treating myself to Hellfrauds spanner set this month...
Post by: TheBoy on 21 January 2014, 22:17:39
Where did you get that spanner set TB?
Hellfrauds. So your favourite spanners.

Not online, you have to call them though.