The toolbox thread

[CAAD4]

I mostly buy 'Cheapex' (Irwin) as I often misplace pliers and the rust here in Auckland is a constant battle.

 

As for socket sets, like many of you I grew up dipping my hands into my Dad's Gedore set. Often forgetting to put spanners away when I was done

 

Here in NZ Gedore is hard to come by. So a few years back when I wanted to get decent, comprehensive set, for a reasonable price, I ended up with a set from Bahco (Swedish tool brand, now owned by the Snap-On group).

 

Started off with this set

 

 

Quality and tolerances seem pretty good. Does what I need it to.

 

I'm not sure if they're popular in SA. I can only find 1 supplier (Wantitall), and because they specially import them, they want over R12,000 for that same set. Insane! They retail for around $250 (approx R2700) here

Wantitall is never a good reference in my experience...

[BaGearA]

I learned something interesting today, thanks chaps

[splat]

Park tool have one. They are a fantastic piece of kit. I have both the JIS and flat. Nice weight and knurled to make working when it’s oily easy.

 

I can't seem to find one on SA websites - are they available here ?

(Cape Cycle Systems is the agent)

[BigDL]

I created a show us you shop thread during lockdown, that didn’t take traction.

This is my work shed. 6x3m behind the garage.

One wall is the garage, 2 walls of IBR and the 4th is a roll up garage door.

 

Not the best pics.

Far side bench is 2 old doors, other bench with the tool wall is a solid wood bench that I inherited from an old neighbor.

 

Most of the tool I accumulated over the years as I needed, some came from my wife’s late father.

Great setup

[BigDL]

My workshop.

Very lekker as well

[The Ouzo]

Great setup

It’s not fancy and normally pretty dusty but it does the job well

[gummibear]

Most of the time I will buy a tool when I have a specific need for it. This little socket set was an exception. It is a 1/4 inch drive set. I thought I didn’t really need it when I bought it. Only after starting to use it did I realise how much I actually needed it. It is surprising how much I use it now. Especially working on bikes, lawnmowers etc.

 

It also works great when undoing and tightening pipe hoses used mostly on cars and irrigation. No more struggling to keep the screwdriver tip located on a screw head that is trying its utmost best to rotate away from you.

 

All I added were some hex bits.

My 1/4” ratchets are probably my most used tools.They small and easy to use for anything on a bike.

 

[gummibear]

[BigDL]

It’s not fancy and normally pretty dusty but it does the job well

Our new place has a massive shed. Can’t wait to get in and set up a workshop again for the first time in many years. Got my first addition this week on sale

 

[Mars1967]

That looks like a HEXA kit from Addendorf? I love those HEXA tools, really good quality and well priced

Well spotted. They have really stood up well to some very hard use!!! I would most certainly buy them again.

[Bicycle Supply Chain]

I can't seem to find one on SA websites - are they available here ?

(Cape Cycle Systems is the agent)

Not a standard item. But looking at around R550-600. I can place an order for you.

[Bicycle Supply Chain]

Our new place has a massive shed. Can’t wait to get in and set up a workshop again for the first time in many years. Got my first addition this week on sale

 

That is awesome. So much potential

[Bicycle Supply Chain]

This is how mine started.

 

[Hairy]

This is how mine started.

 

 

I see you cut a nice new vertical control joint to prevent that cracking screed.

 

It looks really good!

[BigDL]

That is awesome. So much potential

Thanks - excited

[BigDL]

This is how mine started.

 

Flip - that’s brilliant