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[cbs2]

I know it pains me to recommend any halfords kit, but the Dynamic 235 Piece Tool Chest has just had £25.00 knocked off it. now down to 49.99

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_223049_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_76867_crumb_33958-76859_parentcategoryrn_76867

[TheBoy]

I don't think the quality of it is that good, so not sure I could recommend it.

I think its similar to the Clarke one from Machinemart, and I know the quality of of the 300pc Clarke one is not good (Clarke Pro stuff is much better, though I still think Halfords Pro is better quality)

[TheBoy]

Saying that, the 150pc Halfords Pro socket set is now £199 (though currently half price at £99), and it ain't worth £200, no way.

Though, say that, I have 2 of them

[TheBoy]

In fact, recently, I've turned in to a tool junkie, can't help myself.  If only I knew how to use them

[Kevin Wood]

You'll need a good selsction of Torx sockets for the Omega. Not sure how many of the kits include them. :-/ Halfords pro kit does.

If you have to add bits to the kit, you may as well buy a couple of ratchets, a couple of bars of sockets and a box and add as necessary IMHO. Depends if you're starting from nothing or already have bits IMHO.

The Halfords pro red tool chests are good, IMHO, but don't include any tools.

Kevin

[TheBoy]

You'll need a good selsction of Torx sockets for the Omega. Not sure how many of the kits include them. :-/ Halfords pro kit does.

If you have to add bits to the kit, you may as well buy a couple of ratchets, a couple of bars of sockets and a box and add as necessary IMHO. Depends if you're starting from nothing or already have bits IMHO.

The Halfords pro red tool chests are good, IMHO, but don't include any tools.

Kevin

Yup, I think that at £100, the Halfords 150pc pro makes a good 'base' to start from, covering all metric sizes from 5(?)mm up to 22mm, plus one or 2 larger, as most deep sockets from around 6mm to 19mm (though missing 18mm).  And lifetime warranty (though small print says doesn't cover rachets).

At £200, its better to build a set from scratch - my tool chest is made up of a selection of Clarke Pro sockets and Halfords Pro sockets, Clarke 72 teeth rachets (I like these), Halfords Pro combo rachet spanners, Draper Expert screwdrivers, Halfords Pro extention bars and socket adapter.  Probably came to more than £200, but more comprehensive.

[tunnie]

Saying that, the 150pc Halfords Pro socket set is now £199 (though currently half price at £99), and it ain't worth £200, no way.

Though, say that, I have 2 of them

 

[miggy]

I have hundreds of Snapon tools from my RAC days, brilliant tools........that reminds me i must sort them out and ebay them.

My repairing car days have gone now, so i will just keep the basics.

[cbs2]

I agree with whats been said. To be honest, I've not even seen one of these yet, but I thought for £50, it can sit in the migs boot

[markey mark]

I have hundreds of Snapon tools from my RAC days, brilliant tools........that reminds me i must sort them out and ebay them.

My repairing car days have gone now, so i will just keep the basics.

let us know what you have miggy before ebay mate have a good selection of snapon but always looking to add at the right price ! 8-)

[Bacon Butty Man]

I know it pains me to recommend any halfords kit, but the Dynamic 235 Piece Tool Chest has just had £25.00 knocked off it. now down to 49.99

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_223049_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_76867_crumb_33958-76859_parentcategoryrn_76867

i have reserved one of these, i am looking to put a tool set together, i dont want to pay a fortune, does any one know if they include torx sockets

[Entwood]

Just ordered the 150 pc halfords set at £99.99  

If its good enough for "TheBoy" its good enough for me ..

[Dazzler]

I have hundreds of Snapon tools from my RAC days, brilliant tools........that reminds me i must sort them out and ebay them.

My repairing car days have gone now, so i will just keep the basics.

List on here first Miggy
If you want to that is

[albitz]

Just ordered the 150 pc halfords set at £99.99  

If its good enough for "TheBoy" its good enough for me ..

had one for a couple of years,would definetely recommend it,almost everything you need in one box and reasonable quality

[cbs2]

I know it pains me to recommend any halfords kit, but the Dynamic 235 Piece Tool Chest has just had £25.00 knocked off it. now down to 49.99

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_223049_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_76867_crumb_33958-76859_parentcategoryrn_76867

i have reserved one of these, i am looking to put a tool set together, i dont want to pay a fortune, does any one know if they include torx sockets

It doesn't include the torx sockets. But you can get these for 20 quid from machine mart