Ratchet ring spanners?

**unstuck** · 2nd June 2014, 05:53

Originally Posted by skippa1

Geee ta. Thanks for your approval.

Your welcome.

**skippa1** · 2nd June 2014, 11:25

Originally Posted by unstuck

Your welcome.

Well that's ok then

**hayd3n** · 2nd June 2014, 13:35

Lol

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**SPman** · 3rd June 2014, 19:23

From our contracting days in the 70s, have some Stahlewille and also S/K stuff that just keeps on going.......

**RDjase** · 4th June 2014, 18:39

I have got a bit of Britool gear. good stuff, BnT's were the agent years ago when I was in the motortrade, been out of it 10 years now, good ridens too, being a Ex Mechanic suits me much better

http://www.britool-expert.co.uk/Home/

**Dave-** · 7th June 2014, 11:24

Do most brands offer a 'lifetime' guarantee on their tools?

Usually I don't care much for guarantees as I am a well informed consumer. And I know the 'lifetime' guarantee is the lifetime of the tool, not a person. But I like the convenience of rocking up to a repco, handing over a broken tool, and walking out with a new one. Don't have to write them a letter rejecting the sale, don't have to go into the courts to file for small claims, etc etc

For this reason I've been purchasing powerbuilt but only after inspecting the tool in the shop, though I regret the needle nose vice grips I bought, they're a bit too sloppy.

At least, until I finish uni, then I might splash out a bit

**hayd3n** · 7th June 2014, 12:54

http://www.thetoolshed.co.nz/Product...pce-8-17mmtool sheds got a huge sale on atm so i think ill go get me some of them ,
they arnt reversible so ill just have to be careful in tight spaces

but for $35 i aint gonna complain yet

**Madness** · 7th June 2014, 13:01

Originally Posted by Dave-

Do most brands offer a 'lifetime' guarantee on their tools?

No, most hand-tool brands (including Powerbuilt) offer a Lifetime Warranty on their products against faulty workmanship & materials. Many brands will in some cases repair the item, depending on the nature of the fault & the type of tool in question, rather than supply a new replacement.

**Dave-** · 7th June 2014, 13:19

Originally Posted by Madness

No, most hand-tool brands (including Powerbuilt) offer a Lifetime Warranty on their products against faulty workmanship & materials. Many brands will in some cases repair the item, depending on the nature of the fault & the type of tool in question, rather than supply a new replacement.

Obviously you're not going to get a replacement if you were using your ratcheting socket set as a hammer.

I just like the no hassle system with repco/powerbuilt

**Madness** · 7th June 2014, 13:24

Originally Posted by Dave-

Obviously you're not going to get a replacement if you were using your ratcheting socket set as a hammer.

In most cases, correct. IMO if you're using your ratchet as a hammer you deserve that it breaks.

The point I was trying to make was that some brands will often fit a repair kit to a worn ratchet or a broken strong-arm. Some brands will often refuse a worn ratchet warranty claim and suggest you purchase a repair kit. Most faulty ratchets just need a bloody good clean out with 5.56 or similar to get the crap out of the pawls.

Originally Posted by Dave

I just like the no hassle system with repco/powerbuilt

Yep. I've always found that a Warranty is only as good as the company that represents the product. I used to love selling Fuller tools because the importer was local to where I was working & we had an excellent relationship with the guys who worked there, nothing was ever a problem. I've never liked the Powerbuilt brand myself, but I know a number of dealers who swear by the after-sales backup. As for buying tools from Repco; fuck that.

**Dave-** · 7th June 2014, 14:20

Originally Posted by Madness

As for buying tools from Repco; fuck that.

Why's that?

**unstuck** · 7th June 2014, 14:36

Originally Posted by Dave-

Why's that?

Cos he is special.

Powerbuilt tool are fine for the home diy er. Repco have started to stock some pretty good motorcycle specific tools now too.

**Flip** · 7th June 2014, 16:25

My very fav tool is an old time 7/16 by 1/2 sidchrome double open ender.

Had it for 30 years and it was probably 30 years old when I got it. It fits about 90% of all the bolts on the MG, Landy and Harley. When I do some R+M I always put it in my top pocket. Its really thin and fits in places no other spanner can reach like the exhaust studs on the MG. Its not a good tool however for tight nuts and there is nothing worse than tight nuts.

I also like my sets of double ring spanners. A few spanners fit every nut size and they are as good as a socket for tighties.

I have been buying a frew of those new ratchet ring spanners, I have most of the common sizes now in AF and Metric. Only time will tell how good they are and if they last. Way too soon to tell.