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spud petrol head
Joined: 05 Apr 2002 Posts: 1106
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 1:19 am Post subject: metrinch spanners |
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just got a set today and they are awesome. i highly recomend them to anyone looking for good tools |
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Gemini Driving Yobbo petrol head
Joined: 26 Feb 2002 Posts: 3897
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 1:40 am Post subject: Re: metrinch spanners |
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sidchrome is the only way to go |
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Stock TE backyard mechanic
Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 853
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 1:56 am Post subject: Re: metrinch spanners |
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You wouldnt say that if you had tried them. |
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Frederick Stienheld petrol head
Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 2719
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 10:09 am Post subject: Re: metrinch spanners |
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tried what? |
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Racegem backyard mechanic
Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 11:34 am Post subject: Sidchrome..PFFFT! |
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Maybe the old Sidchrome. Now they're owned by Stanley Tools, manufactured overseas, and only come with a 5 year warranty!
Kincrome!! Come in three levels.
Chrometech: Cheap, cheap, 12mth warr.
Supatool: Home workshop quality, Lifetime warr.
Kincrome: Professional Quality, Lifetime warr.
Or if you want the best, T&E Tools, or Snap-on. |
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CrAzY backyard mechanic
Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Posts: 634
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 11:43 am Post subject: Re: metrinch spanners |
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i have sid chrome ones, but a panelbeater at my old work had king chrome ones from memory, n they had the little ratchet in them, so cool, no more sockets needed ay |
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CrAzY backyard mechanic
Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Posts: 634
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 11:44 am Post subject: Re: Sidchrome..PFFFT! |
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yea exactly snap on are the best, but they cost a fortune but you always pay for quality, best thing is if u break it they replace it |
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Loz backyard mechanic
Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 943
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: metrinch spanners |
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I thought about buying some but thought they looked a bit gimicky.
SnapOn all they way. |
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GemDunger newbie
Joined: 04 Nov 2003 Posts: 7
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: Sidchrome..PFFFT! |
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Stahwillie (however its spelt) make nice wrenches too. Lovely balance and feel. |
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HOP_A_LONG tinkerer
Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 274
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Sidchrome..PFFFT! |
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i would have to say FACOM are the best tools ive used but they are probably the most expensive.
Stanly didnt buy sidchrome, stanly is to sidchrome as bluepoint is to snap-on. Proto bought sids. |
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ONLYA4 petrol head
Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 1114
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 1:34 pm Post subject: Cost? |
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Hey,
Im looking at getting a nice set of spanners and a socket set. Cause right now im using my dads toolkit, which is supatool but just has all the shit chucked into it, not in order and its really shittin me.
How much would i be payin for a set of spanners and a set of sockets, something good quality with a lifetime warrenty (fuck the tool box shit with like a screwdriver and stuff in them) |
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TXcoupe petrol head
Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 1675
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: Cost? |
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i bought a set of sidchrome spanners 6mm to 19mm for either $95 or $110
yeah i would rather blue snap-on or blue point know
my socket set is ETC there not bad but they corrode after 12 months |
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Stock TE backyard mechanic
Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 853
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: metrinch spanners |
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Ive tried the metrinch and Snap-On, And I'd say the metrinch are a better spanner. They always get a good hold on the nut (or bolt) and even get the ones you rounded off putting them on. |
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Racegem backyard mechanic
Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: Cost? |
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Sam,
Supatool are fine, even if you're using them all the time. You can pick-up a 1/2" socket set that goes from 10mm to 32mm & 3/8" to 1 1/4" with ratchet, two extensions, and a universal joint for around $200.00.
Autobarn in Cranbourne has a Kincrome catalogue out at the moment, I can get you a copy if you like.
Yonnee.
p.s. How'd the grille go? |
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ONLYA4 petrol head
Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 1114
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Cost? |
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Hey Yon,
I'll go down to AutoBarn have a look, i just thought i would get an estimate first from you guys. Thanks.
Yeah, the grille's great, thanks mate. Just had to do a bit of modification to the connections on the end as mine had different ones (i think due to blinkers not parkers). When i get a roll of film and some more changes on the gem i'll put some pics of it up, looks mint. Thinkin about respraying the slats black, make it all like new, will when i have time.
Cheers guys |
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