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Title: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 25 June 2008, 15:55:49
Need a set of tools... all I have currenty are some screwdrivers! Dont want to spend much. But, want to get some basics to enable maintenance of mig. Have a cam kit to (try) and do!!!  :o :o :o got the haynes manual today!

Just want a basic kit that will give me what I need to start- on a budget!  ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 25 June 2008, 15:58:34
£99, halfords pro 150pc kit is the best value you'll get.
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 25 June 2008, 15:59:39
 :y :y :y May have to treat myself!! Thanks James  ;)
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 25 June 2008, 16:16:35
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£99, halfords pro 150pc kit is the best value you'll get.




Is it this one James http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_165418_langId_-1_categoryId_76867#   :y
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 June 2008, 16:27:18
No. I think this is the one you're after. Snap one up while they're a sensible price!

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&mpe_id=45187&jspStoreDir=HalfordsConsumerDirect&intv_id=68534&partNumber=370635&evtype=CpgnClick&langId=-1&catalogId=10151&ddkey=ClickInfo

Kevin
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 25 June 2008, 16:27:30
No, it's the 150pc kit you want in a black box...
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Richie London on 25 June 2008, 16:50:50
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000FRTVUS/ref=dp_image_text_0/102-4366480-0292918?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games

i think this will suit you nurse, 39.99
 ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 25 June 2008, 16:54:36
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000FRTVUS/ref=dp_image_text_0/102-4366480-0292918?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games

i think this will suit you nurse, 39.99
 ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D



Thing is... I think you may be right!  :o :o :o I does look nice though! Much nicer than the halfords 150pc set!  ::)
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 25 June 2008, 16:55:27
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No. I think this is the one you're after. Snap one up while they're a sensible price!

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&mpe_id=45187&jspStoreDir=HalfordsConsumerDirect&intv_id=68534&partNumber=370635&evtype=CpgnClick&langId=-1&catalogId=10151&ddkey=ClickInfo

Kevin





Thank you Kevin and James... will go and have a look tommorw morning after I finish work.  ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Richie London on 25 June 2008, 17:05:53
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000FRTVUS/ref=dp_image_text_0/102-4366480-0292918?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games

i think this will suit you nurse, 39.99
 ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D



Thing is... I think you may be right!  :o :o :o I does look nice though! Much nicer than the halfords 150pc set!  ::)


cant go wrong with a bosch ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Debs. on 25 June 2008, 17:09:23
 [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] Hahahaha!
I misread the thread title as "Fools on a budget".....`very much in the spirit of us all here on OOF eh! ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 25 June 2008, 17:11:30
Tool for a fool would be more apt!! Dont even know how to use them  ::) determined to at least try  :-/ :-/ Im sure I can at least have a go!  :o
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Tony H on 25 June 2008, 21:29:26
One of the best ways to learn a job is to do it :y
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 25 June 2008, 21:30:52
Yeah..... Just a bit apprehensive of doing it  :P

Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: LJay on 25 June 2008, 21:39:29
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Tool for a fool would be more apt!! Dont even know how to use them  ::) determined to at least try  :-/ :-/ Im sure I can at least have a go!  :o


Go for it!!! If i can have a go at a HBV and oil and filter changes, i'm sure you can! Good luck!
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Jimbob on 25 June 2008, 21:41:38
I got the Halfords kit, good starting point, and lifetime guarantee.

I have had a few bits swapped, just take in broken item, leave with a new one  :y

Worth adding a few adaptors to give extra flexability.

Go for it, this place will tell you how and give you the confidence, Its how I have learned, along with watching work done at any meets etc.
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 25 June 2008, 21:44:20
Sounds like a good starting point... would it give me all the kit to do a cam kit change??

have found the site invaluable in even giving me the motivation to consider doing anything... think I may even enjoy myself  :o
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Vamps on 25 June 2008, 21:45:42
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I got the Halfords kit, good starting point, and lifetime guarantee.

I have had a few bits swapped, just take in broken item, leave with a new one  :y

Worth adding a few adaptors to give extra flexability.
Go for it, this place will tell you how and give you the confidence, Its how I have learned, along with watching work done at any meets etc.

Would that be the ‘3 foot scaffold pole’ type adaptor often used, but never mentioned when returning broken sockets.............. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Jimbob on 25 June 2008, 21:47:48
Don't know what you mean  ::)
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 June 2008, 22:46:39
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I got the Halfords kit, good starting point, and lifetime guarantee.

I have had a few bits swapped, just take in broken item, leave with a new one  :y

Worth adding a few adaptors to give extra flexability.
Go for it, this place will tell you how and give you the confidence, Its how I have learned, along with watching work done at any meets etc.

Would that be the ‘3 foot scaffold pole’ type adaptor often used, but never mentioned when returning broken sockets.............. ;D ;D

I needed the 6 foot one. Good for 1250 lb.ft at my current state of bloat. ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 25 June 2008, 23:14:53
Dan - you need a camlock for the 2.0

you can borrow mine, or buy one for a fiver from most places :y
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 26 June 2008, 06:54:33
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Dan - you need a camlock for the 2.0

you can borrow mine, or buy one for a fiver from most places :y



 :y :y :y Thanks James!!  ;)
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 June 2008, 08:40:54
I think the Halfords kit is excellent, the spanners are nice to hold and the parts are difficult to break, I personnally have 7 of them and keep one in each car and then spread the rest around the house at convenient locations.....

......ooohhhh......my head hurts....must have banged it badly on the way in.

It is in all seriousness a reasonable hobbiest set, it has its faults and some of the parts are pretty cheap and nasty but its a start.
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Gaffers on 26 June 2008, 08:51:30
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kids-Black-Decker-Smoby-electronic-work-bench-tools_W0QQitemZ180257309567QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180257309567&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

This one is perfick for you nursie!   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Debs. on 26 June 2008, 08:52:34
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kids-Black-Decker-Smoby-electronic-work-bench-tools_W0QQitemZ180257309567QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180257309567&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

This one is perfick for you nursie!   ;D ;D ;D

What a bargain; `even a hard hat too!  ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 26 June 2008, 10:32:11
Swine!!! Might ask for one for my birthday!! Love the hard hat!! ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 26 June 2008, 11:35:02
So easily pleased.





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Can I have one too,  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Vamps on 26 June 2008, 12:18:59
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kids-Black-Decker-Smoby-electronic-work-bench-tools_W0QQitemZ180257309567QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180257309567&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

This one is perfick for you nursie!   ;D ;D ;D

Iv'e got a second hand one in the shed, couple of bits missing, yours cheap if you want it ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Kieran on 26 June 2008, 12:35:42
Get the V6 cambelt dvd could come in handy :)
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: psychnurse on 26 June 2008, 13:32:11
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kids-Black-Decker-Smoby-electronic-work-bench-tools_W0QQitemZ180257309567QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180257309567&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

This one is perfick for you nursie!   ;D ;D ;D

Iv'e got a second hand one in the shed, couple of bits missing, yours cheap if you want it ;D ;D ;D




You will be in the shed before long lol  ;D ;D ;D
Nah... Im happy with my fisher price medic kit...  ;)
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Gaffers on 26 June 2008, 15:49:55
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kids-Black-Decker-Smoby-electronic-work-bench-tools_W0QQitemZ180257309567QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180257309567&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

This one is perfick for you nursie!   ;D ;D ;D

Iv'e got a second hand one in the shed, couple of bits missing, yours cheap if you want it ;D ;D ;D




You will be in the shed before long lol  ;D ;D ;D
Nah... Im happy with my fisher price medic kit...  ;)

....shhhhh we weren't going to talk about our first aid kits.......  ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Tools... on a budget
Post by: Vamps on 27 June 2008, 00:42:31
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kids-Black-Decker-Smoby-electronic-work-bench-tools_W0QQitemZ180257309567QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180257309567&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

This one is perfick for you nursie!   ;D ;D ;D

Iv'e got a second hand one in the shed, couple of bits missing, yours cheap if you want it ;D ;D ;D




You will be in the shed before long lol  ;D ;D ;D
Nah... Im happy with my fisher price medic kit...  ;)

....shhhhh we weren't going to talk about our first aid kits.......  ::) ::) ::) ::)

ooohhh go on, I used to be a dab hand with a triangular bandage when I was in the Scouts... ;D ;D ;D