Tool Kit

[oldmate]

Is it just me or are there a few cranky people on the forum in the last year???

fixed it for you 

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

This thread should be titled "Stuff that makes me laugh".

Having reasonable quality tools, and some ability, is way better than having the best quality and no ability.
But, if you have some tools you might be able to find someone with the ability and agree on an attempt.

[scrapsD40]

Hmm, 150 pieces for $99.......from a discount 4wd supplier. They probably landed the kit in AUS for $50, so that makes each quality piece about 35c each landed, then you have shipping costs on that. If I was touring AUS or the Vic High Country, and had to repair or tighten my nuts, I'd want something a little bit reliable.



My tip, keep your eye out for Stanley or Kinchrome tools to come on special. Pretty sure Repco had 30% off the other day and bound to be some red hot specials in the Boxing Day sales.

[jk]

And check the Tradetools, Repco, Autobarn & Green Shed Catalogues for new year bargins. They often have specials on tools !! 

[Paddler Ed]

I'd have a look for a Stanley kit or one of the ToolPro (Supercrap) or Repco ones on special; I've got a Crescent set that I've supplemented with ToolPro ratcheting spanners, some deep sockets, a 24" breaker bar, Sidchrome screwdrivers and some pry bars. These other bits and pieces have come about as I've needed them (re-doing the cylinder heads on a V6 4Runner)

This SupaTools socket set might not be too bad for $120, or for $160 you're into a Crescent set.

Some other options:
https://www.justtools.com.au/stanley-43pce-combo-socket-set-1a2-metric-aaf-89509
https://www.justtools.com.au/stanley-38pce-1a4-1a2-metric-aaf-socket-set-89505

[speewa158]

More to the point lf you do the pretrip checks , pack your spares  , kit & are careful out there , why do you need said spanners .                                       

[Paddler Ed]

More to the point lf you do the pretrip checks , pack your spares  , kit & are careful out there , why do you need said spanners .                                       

Because someone else might... I've helped some German backpackers before fix their van with the tools I carry, that was back in 2011 and we're still in touch now.

Also it's much easier to change the wheel with the breaker bar and deep sockets than the normal tools, and I use the sockets and deep sock to the trailer steadies as well.

[Pete79]

From the latest Jaycar catalogue....



Much better option then that cheap blue rubbish......

[Swannie]

I only buy snapon. Would never actually use then but damn do they look great when they are nice and Shiny

Swannie

[kylarama]

Either one or both of the Repco and TTI (Total Tools) branded tools are made by Sidchrome. Both have lifetime warranty as others said.

A panelbeater mate bought a big Repco tool chest almost 25 years ago when he was an apprentice. Stuff is still going strong. He's busted the odd spanner and socket through abuse. Walked into Repco and replaced on the spot no questions asked.

90% of my stuff is Kincrome and Stanley.  The Stanley stuff can be picked up cheap during Super Cheap sales.
I've got a few tool kits made up of various cheap stuff sitting in the back of the car and camper for back up.










Cash Converters is an option if you want to support thieves knocking off tradies tools...

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[Cruiser 105Tvan]

From the latest Jaycar catalogue....



Much better option then that cheap blue rubbish......

You have to be a real man to use Pink coloured tools, right Pete?

[Pete79]

You have to be a real man to use Pink coloured tools, right Pete?

Damn straight!

And if we apply Scraps' cost calculations we'd have to be down to around 12c per piece on these bad boys.

[Beepa]

More to the point lf you do the pretrip checks , pack your spares  , kit & are careful out there , why do you need said spanners .                                       

Because "S@%* Happens"

[Traveller]

I agree with Glenm64 about the JBS tools from Blackwoods. I had a chance to get a socket set cheaper through work and decided to give them a go. They have had a fair bit of use and are still going strong.

Also managed to pick up a Metrinch set that were on the throw out table at one of the hardware stores that have also gone well.

[Troopy_03]

I won't buy Snapon on principal. I have a set of the old (about 20years) black handled Snapon screwdrivers, that over the years the handles have started breaking down. They have become crumbly, and two handles have completely fallen apart, while the rest are at varying stages of degradation. I have no idea why they have done this, but they seem to 'sweat' an oily residue and the surface of the handles starts to craze. Eventually the crazing becomes deeper cracks and the handle just falls apart.

I took them to one of the reps in the snapon trucks that tour around, and he said he couldn't do anything about them. When I asked about the lifetime warranty, he said "yes, but the ones where the handle is completely gone, how can I tell they are Snapon?". Fair enough I suppose, even though I showed him the full set which all have the same frosted tips, but when I asked about the ones that were starting to craze, like the others did, he said "well bring them back when they have started cracking and I'll replace the handles, if we have any to fit" wtf? I told him not to worry, I'll replace the handles with some old Stanley ones I have, so I know they will last..

[NerdyAUS]

Resurrecting a older thread, but...

I bought one of the 4WD Supacentre kits, both to see what it's like and as a kit I can keep in the camper and not worry too much about loaning my tools out to people if they need.

It's only arrived today, I might take some close up pics tonight and post them up.
I'm not expecting Sidchrome by any means, but they *should* at least be adequate.

Might even take some side-by-side's with my Sidchome socket set for reference.

[Patr80l]

Resurrecting a older thread, but...

I bought one of the 4WD Supacentre kits, both to see what it's like and as a kit I can keep in the camper and not worry too much about loaning my tools out to people if they need.

It's only arrived today, I might take some close up pics tonight and post them up.
I'm not expecting Sidchrome by any means, but they *should* at least be adequate.

Might even take some side-by-side's with my Sidchome socket set for reference.

What exactly are you telling us here?

[NerdyAUS]

What exactly are you telling us here?

I'm offering to give some first hand thoughts and images of this kit.

[NerdyAUS]

Well. Here it is.


Seems like there's heaps of room inside. Very thin bag however. And weighs quite a lot. 9.5kg.


Warranty card. Doesn't cover much.



Everything is wrapped in bubble wrap and some items have pouches. More on that later.


Have a rounded file with a flat side too.


First impression of the handle: cheap low quality plastic.



Breaker bar. Very hard to twist but only in one direction.



Ball peen hammer. Plastic handle. Appears to only be plastic.


Ring and open end spanners in a pouch.


All laid out. I'm so fancy alternating spanner direction. Very shiny, they are engraved with 'Chrome Vanadium'.


Found an adjustable wrench in the same bag.



Low quality saw. Feels very cheap.





Sockets. Lots of them. All sizes are metric. They have a decent weight to them. Also shiny.


Extended sockets for spark plugs I assume.


A bag of assorted other items.


All laid out. Slight film of a lubricant over everything.



For circlips. With additional heads. 2 appear to be the same however.


Doesn't feel super secure to the pliers.


Allen keys. These seem alright quality. Then again how hard could it be to make Allen keys?


Screwdrivers. Cheap plastic strikes again, comfortable though. Appear to be full tang. Sockets fit onto the head if you need it.


A box of assorted fuses and 'connectors'.


The connectors are very cheap and not of the usual size I'd expect. Full size ones next to them for comparison.


Fuses all laid out. Seems like the quantities are random.


On close up, honestly, the Kings appear to be just a shorter version of the Sidchrome ones. The Kings does appear to be slightly heavier though. It might be my brain playing tricks, but I'll find some scales sensitive enough and report back. Heavy could just mean cheaper alloy though.


Both the Kings and Sidchrome have the usual rounded teeth on the spanners.


The Sidchrome have their little antislip notch.

Overall. I think these would be quite acceptable as a kit to keep in the car or camper just in case, or as a kit to loan out so you don't loose your good tools. Time will tell on the quality for most tools, but for the sockets and spanners they seem quite well made.


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[Troopy_03]

That hacksaw doesn't look to flash. The teeth are on the wrong side of the blade....

[briann532]

That hacksaw doesn't look to flash. The teeth are on the wrong side of the blade....

Its for uppercuts..........

[SEADOO]

Looks like a good basic tool kit. As long as it gets you out of the poo and back on the road until you can repair whatever it was that broke with your shiny Snap On kit at home, then who gives a hoot what kit you keep in the back of your 4wd.

I'd even own that pink set mentioned above over not having tools at all.

I've read on other forums people take entire tool kits, even imperial sets, incase they need to help some one else out.

I'd own a basic tool kit that is contained in an ARB air compressor box when I removed the compressor.

I may not be able to blue print the bottom end on the side of the road, but I reckon I can get myself back on the road and limp home safely.

[barnray]

If you want the tools to last buy the best. B

[Troopy_03]

Its for uppercuts..........

I might give meself one for xmas.... 

[chillipepperz]

Great review Nerdy! Thanks for taking the time to share that. Looks OK for the camper I think.

Cheers!
Andrew