Decent cheap tool kit?

[Pathos]

Cresent 70 piece set. most of the basics for under a $100


http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/43a6459e035decc6273fc0a87f990736/Product/View/T6127


Should I buy it? Only other tool I've used on my bike so far is a hammer.:ar15:

[skidMark]

You get what you pay for.

MA

[WINJA]

looks ok , but what are the chances youll use imperial on your jappa , that is if it has imperial , have a look around , repco , bunnings and super cheap etc , see what you can throw together for the same money

[limbimtimwim]

Cresent 70 piece set. most of the basics for under a $100
Should I buy it? Only other tool I've used on my bike so far is a hammer.:ar15:To me, it actually looks like too many tools. Do you have the tool kit that came with the bike? You'll find that the spanners in should be all you need to do spannery things. Then a metric set of sockets up to about 14mm will probably cover most of your jobs. Some small imperial sockets can be useful for hoseclips, but that's about it. Some of the 'cheap' stuff isn't that bad, and won't turn to rust if you keep it oiled. You could spend a lot less and get all the tools you need and not the ones you don't. In my limited experience, tools from Dick Smith are for err.. Indoor use only.. And turn to rust as you walk to the shed.

[pritch]

Do you have the tool kit that came with the bike? You'll find that the spanners in should be all you need to do spannery things.

Normal advice you see about the standard tool kit is buy decent tools in the same sizes and only use the crap in the kit in an emergency.

I originally bought quality tools but
A: they are all SAE and BSW and
B: they are getting old, the spanners are fine but the sockets make yer nuts look rusty. (Not a good look, unless you're a redhead :-)

Recently I looked at the spanners in the Honda tool kit and bought spanners and sockets in those sizes only from Super Cheap Auto (Goldline). The sockets seem fine (and don't make the new nuts look rusty) but I have some question marks about the spanners.

I already have a torque wrench so was spared that decision.

Not planning on doing any full stripdowns mind, just adjusting cables and the chain and suchlike.

[nadroj]

Gremlin (Shaun), Sensei & I thank you for the complement!

[2much]

To me, it actually looks like too many tools.

WTF? Nah, no such thing.

Look for the lifetime warranty when buying tools, that's usually a sign of somewhat decent quality, and atleast if you bust something they'll replace it.

As MA said, you get what you pay for.

[skidMark]

I would also suggest going on trademe, and see if you can pick up some decent tools for a bargain.

You never know what youll find ,always a bargain to be had on trademe.

MA

[slopster]

I got a 3/8 drive metric set from repco (repco brand) last year. Cost about 120 on special and its good quality. Have done some fairly serious work with it (replaced chasis subframe and engine top end rebuild on my cage + numerous minor work on my bike) and havn't had a fault yet and its got a lifetime warranty too.

[Fathersampson]

I've always found that shops that specialise in tool's generally have some good bargains and are not much dearer than places that 'also' sell tools. The quality is generally better as well. Would definatly go for life time guarantee as works out cheaper in the long run. Cheap tools are generally cheap for a reason!!!!!

Good luck!
:sherlock:

[Pathos]

Well they did have a lifetime materials guarantee but when I had a look in the store they looked quite nasty.

My uncle has also recommended repco so I'll check them out when I get back from my holiday.

cheers everyone. One thing I have found in life is that everything does cost more than your ideal price :P

[WINJA]

well they did have a lifetime materials guarantee but when i had a look in the store they looked quite nasty.

my uncle has also recommended repco so i'll check them out when i get back from my holiday.

cheers everyone. one thing i have found in life is that everything does cost more than your ideal price :p
25 % off everything at repco for 2 more days, get down there , i bought a repco ring open ender 12 years ago , its good quality stuff

[skidMark]

yeah my dads used the repco ones for a while now still look like brand new....and havnt munted one yet and he gives them hell lol.

he bought me a 3/8 set as one of my xmas pressies so im a happy boy.

now just gotta not get mine mixed up with his :Pokey:

[Motu]

Lifetime warranty means nothing,at least for proffesional use in the trade - now the only suppliers who will straight swap a socket for a socket no questions asked are Matco and Snap-On.If the tool is broken,then that's the end of it's life - there was a court case some years ago and Sidchrome won on just that point...instantly every other tool company took the same line.

[WINJA]

lifetime warranty means nothing,at least for proffesional use in the trade - now the only suppliers who will straight swap a socket for a socket no questions asked are matco and snap-on.if the tool is broken,then that's the end of it's life - there was a court case some years ago and sidchrome won on just that point...instantly every other tool company took the same line.
snapon are so expensive its like youve already payed for 5 sockets but only got 1, one of my snapon sockets and ring spanners is not made properly , the holes arent centred and the spanner has been stamped to hard causing dents in the handle , if i get more top end stuff itll be more stahlwillie or koken

[Motu]

Well what do you expect? Where do you think Snap-On tools are made these days eh? You certainly don't get what you paid for!

[What?]

Learned the hard way, did me. After hurting myself when a cheap ratchet broke, I took on the maxim "buy the best tools you can reasonably afford".
Young and broke? Don't go buying tool kits; buy what you need as you need it. In a few years you will find your tool selection will be quite comprehensive, and you won't have forked out $ you haven't got for stuff you never use.