CAAD4 Posted February 6, 2021 Share 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) hereWantitall is never a good reference in my experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted February 6, 2021 Share I learned something interesting today, thanks chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted February 6, 2021 Share 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDL Posted February 6, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDL Posted February 6, 2021 Share My workshop. Very lekker as well Mars1967, WrightJnr and gummibear 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Great setupIt’s not fancy and normally pretty dusty but it does the job well BigDL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted February 6, 2021 Share 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. Long Wheel Base, Mars1967, Hairy and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted February 6, 2021 Share johnson, BigDL, Hairy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDL Posted February 6, 2021 Share It’s not fancy and normally pretty dusty but it does the job wellOur 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 ChrisF, Long Wheel Base, Hairy and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars1967 Posted February 6, 2021 Share That looks like a HEXA kit from Addendorf? I love those HEXA tools, really good quality and well pricedWell spotted. They have really stood up well to some very hard use!!! I would most certainly buy them again. Block, gummibear and Chadvdw67 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicycle Supply Chain Posted February 6, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicycle Supply Chain Posted February 6, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicycle Supply Chain Posted February 6, 2021 Share This is how mine started. Mongooser, Long Wheel Base, The Ouzo and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 6, 2021 Share This is how mine started. I see you cut a nice new vertical control joint to prevent that cracking screed. It looks really good! splat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDL Posted February 6, 2021 Share That is awesome. So much potentialThanks - excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDL Posted February 6, 2021 Share This is how mine started. Flip - that’s brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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