my toolbox tools overhaull for 2011

[sscustom]

so christmans was yesterday it was pretty boring but i ended up with what i wanted some tools and money so today i went out with a limit of course and bout some tools to over haul my recently new toolchest heres what i bought

small nutdriver set my budget is $150 so far iv spent $52 1/4 and 3/8 twist ratchets the round type that you can fit in you hands

2 sets of wrenches / spanners

one super cheap auto brand aka SCA . and the other was grip well

http://www.boltin.com.au/images/grip_well_logo.jpg

and some sca 1/4 sockets metric 5mm to 12mm and a socket rail to put them on














still more stuff to come ill be adding as i go

 

[astrodoggie3000]

I've never heard of those brands, but it seems like you got alot of tool for the money. Hope they work out for ya... cheap tools can sometimes go the distance.

 

[sscustom]

I've never heard of those brands, but it seems like you got alot of tool for the money. Hope they work out for ya... cheap tools can sometimes go the distance.

thanks yeah im pretty happy with the score i got them on sale just because the store had up to 50% so i picked up a few thinks im no mechanic just a serious diyer so they should do me
cheers sam

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

so christmans was yesterday it was pretty boring but i ended up with what i wanted some tools and money so today i went out with a limit of course and bout some tools to over haul my recently new toolchest heres what i bought

I thought christmans was today?!

 

[catfish]

I thought christmans was today?!

He's australian , note the SCA 'Super Cheap Auto' branded stuff.

 

[sscustom]

He's australian , note the SCA 'Super Cheap Auto' branded stuff.

yeah not the best quality tools in the work but just wanted somthing to chuck in my kincrome toolchest but hey it will do the job nicely

 

[catfish]

they probably do the job fine if you only use them once in a while

 

[astrodoggie3000]

You don't have to spend a fortune on tools to enjoy working with them. Sometimes i have more fun abusing cheaper tools... don't have to worry about getting them dirty or scratching the chrome.

 

[sscustom]

You don't have to spend a fortune on tools to enjoy working with them. Sometimes i have more fun abusing cheaper tools... don't have to worry about getting them dirty or scratching the chrome.

i hear that but i would still look arfter them just because i payed for them but it will get the job done fine cheap tools are somtime suprising how long they last but then again im no mechanic so they will do for me
cheers sam

 

[bad_religion_au]

as a fellow aussie, let us know how those grip-well spanners go. i've often thought about buying them.

the thumb wheel ratchets, you'll love. best $4 i ever spent on tools. my 3/8th drive one has been used every day for 3 months, and is still as smooth as when i bought it. and since getting them, my time in the shed has been much more productive and comfortable. i used to cramp up undoing bolts by hand. i've bought a second 3/8th one "just in case" the other fails (for the price of a cup of coffee, it's worth it), but haven't taken it out the packaging yet

 

[sscustom]

as a fellow aussie, let us know how those grip-well spanners go. i've often thought about buying them.

the thumb wheel ratchets, you'll love. best $4 i ever spent on tools. my 3/8th drive one has been used every day for 3 months, and is still as smooth as when i bought it. and since getting them, my time in the shed has been much more productive and comfortable. i used to cramp up undoing bolts by hand. i've bought a second 3/8th one "just in case" the other fails (for the price of a cup of coffee, it's worth it), but haven't taken it out the packaging yet

nice yeah i went to sca today duno if you seen the add on tv up to 50% off so yeah the sca spanners look and feel actually realy nice for the price im thinking of picking up a 1/2 thumb wheel ratchet if they have em
have a good one cheers for the great comments

sam

 

[sscustom]

as a fellow aussie, let us know how those grip-well spanners go. i've often thought about buying them.

ohh yeah there pretty nice these one have metric and sae in one its 8 spanners with 16 sizes havnet used em tey bit the seeem good not like those crappy ''drop forged'' tools these have a way nicer finish have you ever thyed there sca rathet spanners?

 

[bad_religion_au]

i've tried the SCA ratchetting ring spanners. as a weekender tool, probably the best value for money ratchetting you'll find. if you can find the reversable ones, grab them. if you can save a little more cash tho, the kinchrome ones are a step above them.

some stores have a 1/2 inch thumbwheel, its yellow. i've got one in my box as well.

i went to SCA today, but nothing i wanted was discounted, so i ended up just grabbing some handcleaner and a couple of socket rails.

 

[sscustom]

i've tried the SCA ratchetting ring spanners. as a weekender tool, probably the best value for money ratchetting you'll find. if you can find the reversable ones, grab them. if you can save a little more cash tho, the kinchrome ones are a step above them.

some stores have a 1/2 inch thumbwheel, its yellow. i've got one in my box as well.

i went to SCA today, but nothing i wanted was discounted, so i ended up just grabbing some handcleaner and a couple of socket rails.

yeah same i grabed some rails to i was at my local one they had a ratchet set both ends for 29bucks duno what sizes thos but there were only bout 4 in stock i had one in my hand but put it back due to no noing if it would last have you used ther sockets i ended up buyng some 1/4 and 3/8 sets seem good quality have you used any of them ....***** they took super works gold range of the shelfs now its caliabre but iv bought servral spanners cant tell the differance
have a good night

cheers sam

 

[bad_religion_au]

their superworks gold/calibre sockets aren't too bad. the others are a bit hit or miss on how they grip the bolt. i ended up biting the bullet and getting some snap on sockets because i'm always working on old rusted out junk.

i have their SCA branded 3/8ths stubby ratchet with the red and black soft handle. it has performed wonderfullly for the $10 i paid for it. my only complaint with it is that i've used it so much, and beat on it a few times with a hammer that the rubber handle is starting to chunk out. but that's more my fault than it's. if i used more 1/2 drive stuff, i'd definately get one of those too.

 

[sscustom]

their superworks gold/calibre sockets aren't too bad. the others are a bit hit or miss on how they grip the bolt. i ended up biting the bullet and getting some snap on sockets because i'm always working on old rusted out junk.

i have their SCA branded 3/8ths stubby ratchet with the red and black soft handle. it has performed wonderfullly for the $10 i paid for it. my only complaint with it is that i've used it so much, and beat on it a few times with a hammer that the rubber handle is starting to chunk out. but that's more my fault than it's. if i used more 1/2 drive stuff, i'd definately get one of those too.

yeah i havnt bought any 1/2 stuff it on the list ho yeah i dont realy but much snap on tools due to there to expensive over here copared to the u.s i manly buy stanley or kincrome and a few others but somtimes i cant pass up a bargin when i go the super cheap lol

 

[bad_religion_au]

snap on is expensive, but i got a good deal as the guy who supplies our workshop was trying to butter me up. i won't be buying too much more off of them, but what i have, i can't live without now. i've gone from rounding 1 out of every 10 bolts i undo to none in 4 months. and it isn't my skills improving

i still have my stanley socket set that started it all when i turned 18, and it still gets a bit of work. if you find any made in australia sidchrome at garage sales etc, jump on them. i'm wishing dad had kept more of his stuff after he retired.

oh yeah, grabbed another spinner today, was in for some locktight and couldn't pass it up.

 

[sscustom]

snap on is expensive, but i got a good deal as the guy who supplies our workshop was trying to butter me up. i won't be buying too much more off of them, but what i have, i can't live without now. i've gone from rounding 1 out of every 10 bolts i undo to none in 4 months. and it isn't my skills improving

i still have my stanley socket set that started it all when i turned 18, and it still gets a bit of work. if you find any made in australia sidchrome at garage sales etc, jump on them. i'm wishing dad had kept more of his stuff after he retired.

oh yeah, grabbed another spinner today, was in for some locktight and couldn't pass it up.

yeah iv got some old sidcrome spanners bouy 15 of em but im not a big fan of sidchrome im more into kincrome tools and some stanley etc ....yeah i pciked up today at bunnings a hook and pick set for $5 good deal and there strong and sturdy to no cheap bednable metal .. yeah im gonna grab the 1/2 thumb wheel to add to my 1/2 draw .................

 

[bad_religion_au]

oooh send your sidchrome to me!!!

 

[sscustom]

oooh send your sidchrome to me!!!

hahahah nah never no when you might need it

 

[sscustom]

ended up buying a set on kincrome allen keys today $16

 

[catfish]

lol you sure love your Chinese tools
Wonder if you will feel the same way when we are at war with them in a few years?

 

[HTGTS350]

Apart from air fresheners and that $1 degreaser in the can I don't buy anything else from supercrap, certainly wouldn't ever contemplate buying tools there, but then again it depends on the quality of what you are working on I suppose.

 

[bad_religion_au]

Apart from air fresheners and that $1 degreaser in the can I don't buy anything else from supercrap, certainly wouldn't ever contemplate buying tools there, but then again it depends on the quality of what you are working on I suppose.

it's about the mechanics skill, and not the tools in his hand

besides, if anyone really thinks a completely snap on toolchest for home use is a viable alternative in australia, then they have more $ than sense.

and catfish, if Australia goes to war with China, i'd be more worried about the fact we will also have to fight the USA, considering the feasibility of the US dollar hinges on the chinese economy (moreso since China bailed the US out by tying their currency into the US dollar during the GFC), i think china will have a very powerful ally.

 

[catfish]

Why would they be allies? It doesn't cost much to launch a few nukes.

Anyway supercheap auto , i was in there today to pick up some coolant.Whats so cheap about it? for the price of their own brand socket set and 1/4 ratchet i picked up the same in craftsman from the US for cheaper , even with shipping included.Comparable tools were still cheaper in bunnings , like the stanley hacksaw i saw in there for $27.

The place may be usable for some things (Paint , seat covers , coolant/oil) but it's rubbish for tools.

 

[sscustom]

Why would they be allies? It doesn't cost much to launch a few nukes.

Anyway supercheap auto , i was in there today to pick up some coolant.Whats so cheap about it? for the price of their own brand socket set and 1/4 ratchet i picked up the same in craftsman from the US for cheaper , even with shipping included.Comparable tools were still cheaper in bunnings , like the stanley hacksaw i saw in there for $27.

The place may be usable for some things (Paint , seat covers , coolant/oil) but it's rubbish for tools.

yeah some tools are bad some not
cheers sam

 

[bulldozer_lackey]

snap on is expensive, but i got a good deal as the guy who supplies our workshop was trying to butter me up. i won't be buying too much more off of them, but what i have, i can't live without now. i've gone from rounding 1 out of every 10 bolts i undo to none in 4 months. and it isn't my skills improving .

it's about the mechanics skill, and not the tools in his hand

most skilled mechanics i know dont have skinned knuckles but they do have have quality tools

 

[bad_religion_au]

Why would they be allies? It doesn't cost much to launch a few nukes.

Anyway supercheap auto , i was in there today to pick up some coolant.Whats so cheap about it? for the price of their own brand socket set and 1/4 ratchet i picked up the same in craftsman from the US for cheaper , even with shipping included.Comparable tools were still cheaper in bunnings , like the stanley hacksaw i saw in there for $27.

The place may be usable for some things (Paint , seat covers , coolant/oil) but it's rubbish for tools.

again, ymmv, and i am not advocating their cheapest lines of tools, and would never suggest not to shop around... but there is a place for the super cheap tools (esp superworks gold/calibre). to suggest someone is wrenching on junk just because they don't have the greatest toolbox jewelery (as htgts350 was), is what i was refuting.

why would they be allies? because money talks, and china "owns" over 1/3 of the US monetary supply. that buys a pretty strong alliance one would think.

Bulldozer lackey, again, what i was refuting was the notion that "top skilled mechanics" have all the toolbox jewelery off the snapon truck (as Htgts was saying).

case in point. at work, i would only trust 2 techs to work on my personal car. one works out of a fairly small (by the "accessorising" mechanic standards) box with mainly a combination of new (taiwan) and old (australia) sidchrome tools, yet gets next to NO comebacks. the other has mainly kinchrome/repco (which is what, taiwanese or chinese?), and again, very few comebacks.

usually the most expensive/flashy/biggest boxes belong to the techs that are only trusted with oil changes, as their rework rate is horrendus. might just be the shop i deal with, but tool quality is not a good guage of mechanical ability.

 

[HTGTS350]

Anyone who respects there vehicles(and their qualifications, which it sounds like most of you don't have) wouldn't use rubbish qualitiy supercrap tools to work on them, there is a line in the sand when it comes to tools and it comes way before snap on but way, way above the sort of rubbish that supercrap sells.

 

[trainwreck]

Getting slightly back on topic, this open end looks unusual to me. I take it that this is similar to Snap-On's flank drive? I've not seen that in budget open ended wrenches yet. Sockets, of course. Box ended wrenches, again yes. Open ended wrenches, not so much. Why is that?

 

[NWphotog]

yeah iv got some old sidcrome spanners bouy 15 of em but im not a big fan of sidchrome im more into kincrome tools and some stanley etc ....yeah i pciked up today at bunnings a hook and pick set for $5 good deal and there strong and sturdy to no cheap bednable metal .. yeah im gonna grab the 1/2 thumb wheel to add to my 1/2 draw .................

Like the pick set.

 

[bad_religion_au]

Anyone who respects there vehicles(and their qualifications, which it sounds like most of you don't have) wouldn't use rubbish qualitiy supercrap tools to work on them, there is a line in the sand when it comes to tools and it comes way before snap on but way, way above the sort of rubbish that supercrap sells.

so is sidchrome above, or below the line? because it's both sold at supercheap, and as mentioned before, featured heavily in one of the more respected techs toolboxes at work. repco pro line? because many of those ratchets are available with a different sticker under the SCA line... so with any store, there is some chaff to sort through, but at the end of the day, the fastener doesn't care if it's being turned by 10 bucks worth of chrome, or 200...

and i have far too much respect for my vehicles than let random "qualified" techs loose on them... i've seen far too many cars leave our workshop with metal on metal pads, head gasket replacements failing within 500 metres, and complete front end clunks being traced back to techs "forgetting" the nuts on castor bolts...

but if you have to pull on your qualification, and belittle other peoples tool selections to make yourself feel better, maybe you should go spend more time with your HT and get a little more joy in life.

 

[bad_religion_au]

Getting slightly back on topic, this open end looks unusual to me. I take it that this is similar to Snap-On's flank drive? I've not seen that in budget open ended wrenches yet. Sockets, of course. Box ended wrenches, again yes. Open ended wrenches, not so much. Why is that?

they are actually so the open ender will take both a metric, and an SAE size... not sold on the idea myself.

 

[trainwreck]

they are actually so the open ender will take both a metric, and an SAE size... not sold on the idea myself.

Ah, so not so much "flank drive" as it is "metrinch." Gotcha. Thanks.

 

[sscustom]

so is sidchrome above, or below the line?

but if you have to pull on your qualification, and belittle other peoples tool selections to make yourself feel better, maybe you should go spend more time with your HT and get a little more joy in life.

hah thanks man yeah i dont no why ppl put others down it was just some tools there not in his toolbox so why does he care ..i wish ppl woould stop hating ........
cheers sam

 

[TheGrooveking]

Thanks for posting, it is so cool to see tools from all over the world. I am for one a believer in "its not the tool, it the mechanic" philosophy.

TheGrooveking

 

[sscustom]

Thanks for posting, it is so cool to see tools from all over the world. I am for one a believer in "its not the tool, it the mechanic" philosophy.

TheGrooveking

thanks heaps / same hear /some cheap tools do the job but its the person holding them that does the most

 

[astrodoggie3000]

I think somee people have more fun looking at their shiny new tools than working with them. Some of the tool box threads contain brand new tools that have never seen grease. Buy any tools you like and USE THEM!

 

[sscustom]

I think somee people have more fun looking at their shiny new tools than working with them. Some of the tool box threads contain brand new tools that have never seen grease. Buy any tools you like and USE THEM!

totally true yeah i use mine all the time but i do somtimes wipe em down arfter use if there realy dirty which is hardley