Caerus Posted February 27, 2012 Share My best mate has just started a business selling tools to the buliding and other trades. So he posed the question, what do I want? They have a catalogue of 18 000 tools, equipment etc that I can choose from tomorrow for my birthday present. What should I choose without going to overboard, bearing in mind I want cycling related tools as well. I do have a good tool kit that I've built up already, so don't want to be to greedy. So far I've thought of a couple things,Torque WrenchRatchet SetFull spanner Set Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delgado Posted February 27, 2012 Share T Handle Allen and Torx keys DirtyFrank 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted February 27, 2012 Share My best mate has just started a business selling tools to the buliding and other trades. So he posed the question, what do I want? They have a catalogue of 18 000 tools, equipment etc that I can choose from tomorrow for my birthday present. What should I choose without going to overboard, bearing in mind I want cycling related tools as well. I do have a good tool kit that I've built up already, so don't want to be to greedy. So far I've thought of a couple things,Torque WrenchRatchet SetFull spanner Set Torque Wrench !! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted February 27, 2012 Share My best mate has just started a business selling tools to the buliding and other trades. So he posed the question, what do I want? They have a catalogue of 18 000 tools, equipment etc that I can choose from tomorrow for my birthday present. What should I choose without going to overboard, bearing in mind I want cycling related tools as well. I do have a good tool kit that I've built up already, so don't want to be to greedy. So far I've thought of a couple things,Torque WrenchRatchet SetFull spanner Set 2a. Make sure it has torx and allen key set 4. Adjustable wrench (different to adjustable wench) EDIT: 2 sets of everything ! Shot Edited February 27, 2012 by The Drongo Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted February 27, 2012 Share I can see this being an extended lunch break I was told today that the cost of a Stanley tape measure, is like R5, yet they sell for almost R50 +++ in the shops. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted February 27, 2012 Share What have you found that you needed the most in the past that you don't have? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted February 27, 2012 Share What have you found that you needed the most in the past that you don't have? The Torque Wrenches is what I was looking at getting myself having recently got a carbon frame. I would also like a quality chisel, and some decent woodworking tools would be good. But as I've also said, I can't go to overboard. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted February 27, 2012 Share A vice,it's always handy.Some good quality screw drivers.A set of pliers.Allen keys and Torx keys.A socket set and spanners. What make of tools is he doing? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted February 27, 2012 Share A vice,it's always handy.Some good quality screw drivers.A set of pliers.Allen keys and Torx keys.A socket set and spanners. What make of tools is he doing? He just spoke of "Stanley" today, I was so excited that if he told me something else I missed it, but I will find out more tomorrow when I go see him. The vice idea is a good one , I needed one the other day. Ive already for a good set of drivers, pliers and torx keys. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny K Posted February 28, 2012 Share He just spoke of "Stanley" today, I was so excited that if he told me something else I missed it, but I will find out more tomorrow when I go see him. The vice idea is a good one , I needed one the other day. Ive already for a good set of drivers, pliers and torx keys. Dude, here is your niche market to cyclists (hubbers).... Get discounted tools from a local supplier Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted February 28, 2012 Share I can see this being an extended lunch break I was told today that the cost of a Stanley tape measure, is like R5, yet they sell for almost R50 +++ in the shops. That is called CAPITALISM. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 28, 2012 Share The Torque Wrenches is what I was looking at getting myself having recently got a carbon frame. I would also like a quality chisel, and some decent woodworking tools would be good. But as I've also said, I can't go to overboard. Dude, if you go for the chisels, do not touch the STANLEY stuff, unless it is the old Stanley. The new stuff is soft, as well as brittle. I don't know how they got that right, but I've broken 2 chisels whilst cutting out mortises in wood. I would even get the GRIP stuff over STANLEY at the moment. Also - get some screwies that have the chrome/vanadium tips. Again - stay away from Stanley. They are that bad at the moment, which is quite sad, really, as they used to be fantastic tools. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted February 28, 2012 Share Dude, here is your niche market to cyclists (hubbers).... Get discounted tools from a local supplier Let me see what I can arrange Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted February 28, 2012 Share Dude, if you go for the chisels, do not touch the STANLEY stuff, unless it is the old Stanley. The new stuff is soft, as well as brittle. I don't know how they got that right, but I've broken 2 chisels whilst cutting out mortises in wood. I would even get the GRIP stuff over STANLEY at the moment. Also - get some screwies that have the chrome/vanadium tips. Again - stay away from Stanley. They are that bad at the moment, which is quite sad, really, as they used to be fantastic tools. Eish, that does not sound good, I've got a lot of Stanley tools, these I bought about 5-6 years ago while in the UK. When did they get so bad with their quality? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 28, 2012 Share Very recently... I must say that it's only the stuff I've bought here that has had such a bad run, but ALL of my Stanley screwdrivers have become stripped or chipped (not through mis-use) and I've lost 2 chisels thanks to the blade snapping. The blades also blunt & dent VERY easily. Almost as if their curing process has gone awry. I've bought them over the past 2 to 3 years... Suffice to say that my old tools (stahlwilhe, record etc) are still perfect. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Boy Posted February 28, 2012 Share I would even get the GRIP stuff over STANLEY at the moment.Nee sies man spoeg uit! Nothing can be worse than that GRIP crap lol Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113427-free-tools-what-would-you-choose/#findComment-1593656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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