The toolbox thread

[Hairy]

41 minutes ago, Wayne pudding Mol said:

When I bought this many years ago that’s what I thought I was buying - I ended up marking all the poles for bearers in the dark as I was determined to use my new toy 

 

Cheap "upgrade" options available, but you would still want to be working in the dark so that your neighbours do not see you wearing such unfashionable glasses

https://www.takealot.com/bosch-laser-viewing-glasses-red/PLID42534039?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmpyRBhC-ARIsABs2EArgf0F3OGocr3gkV5kP8wVK9JBx3gUGLUfpOB3FTmHA2A0jp0ZMXl8aAswGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Wayne pudding Mol]

3 minutes ago, Hairy said:

Cheap "upgrade" options available, but you would still want to be working in the dark so that your neighbours do not see you wearing such unfashionable glasses

https://www.takealot.com/bosch-laser-viewing-glasses-red/PLID42534039?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmpyRBhC-ARIsABs2EArgf0F3OGocr3gkV5kP8wVK9JBx3gUGLUfpOB3FTmHA2A0jp0ZMXl8aAswGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

thanks, placing order shortly

I live in Hoekwil, the town fashion forgot

[Hairy]

1 hour ago, Wayne pudding Mol said:

thanks, placing order shortly

I live in Hoekwil, the town fashion forgot

in that case you may just start a "trend"

[Wayne pudding Mol]

24 minutes ago, Hairy said:

in that case you may just start a "trend"

Thanks for the link - they had 2 pairs so I got them both 

[Oodles]

On special at CTCT expo R285.

[ChrisF]

I bought this at the expo.

 

Already have long sockets in the larger sizes .... often needed it in the smaller sizes.

 

[Hairy]

On 4/14/2021 at 9:19 AM, Alouette3 said:

And for those that gave the Metabo ratchet kit a miss, Bosch has this nice little set.

Power Tool Repairs has it at R195 (Builders is R465!?!)

 

https://powertoolrepairs.co.za/bits-sets/3110-screwdriver-bit-ratchet-set-bosch-27-pc.html?cmp_id=12626499537&adg_id=120026669517&kwd=&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpdqDBhCSARIsAEUJ0hMnV5zzksAuXxi2fiLDclF9kOrVmV-TI46xf9ZEb3EoRw0Ean6fuSQaAjevEALw_wcB

 

I use this little gem of a mini toolbox so often, it is really amazing .... even bought the father in law one for Christmas 

[patches]

On 3/12/2022 at 6:53 AM, ChrisF said:

I bought this at the expo.

 

Already have long sockets in the larger sizes .... often needed it in the smaller sizes.

 

Super useful!

I probably use my long 1/4" sockets more often than the short ones. Especially when attaching direct to a ratchet, they're a good length when an extender makes it too long and the regular sockets are too short.

[Vetplant]

Takealot has a solid special on the Bosch Professional Cordless Drill today. Only 13 left

https://www.takealot.com/bosch-professional-180-li-cordless-combo-drill-kit-18v/PLID71380860

[ChrisF]

4 hours ago, Vetplant said:

Takealot has a solid special on the Bosch Professional Cordless Drill today. Only 13 left

https://www.takealot.com/bosch-professional-180-li-cordless-combo-drill-kit-18v/PLID71380860

 

I have two of these. NICE !!

[Steady Spin]

Paid R1,499 for mine in July last year. Bought two and never looked back. Definitely worth the money spent!

[patches]

Ordered one of these of Amazon Australia the other day.

Wera Tool-Check Plus

They make a Bicycle version too that looks pretty awesome

The little card at the bottom allows one to decant the essentials into an even smaller kit

[patches]

Amazon delivery arrived yesterday. Must say, the quality of this mini Wera kit is exceptional. From the machining, to the detents. And all the little features.

I found myself browsing Wera's Amazon store for more nifty gadgets! (very dangerous, I know).

The brand makes so much more than just pricey skroewedraaiers.

 

[Hairy]

On 3/21/2022 at 5:08 AM, patches said:

Ordered one of these of Amazon Australia the other day.

Wera Tool-Check Plus

They make a Bicycle version too that looks pretty awesome

The little card at the bottom allows one to decant the essentials into an even smaller kit

I see locally we can get if from Takealot for R1950.00

https://www.takealot.com/wera-tool-check-plus-bits-ratchet/PLID72198994

[Dexter-morgan]

On 2/19/2022 at 7:53 AM, Wayne pudding Mol said:

I’m not sure what they cost but I find the range, availability, service and most importantly, durability of the makita 18v range unrivaled locally

You will pay a bit more but you won’t regret buying into their eco system

Not that others aren’t good but makita is the Toyota Hilux of tools 

Toyota hilux?? more like the Lexus

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

2 hours ago, Hairy said:

I see locally we can get if from Takealot for R1950.00

https://www.takealot.com/wera-tool-check-plus-bits-ratchet/PLID72198994

@patcheshow did your pricing compare??