Recent content by BoganBox

Most of my tools were shipped (actually, flown) in from Europe and the US, and while they have warranties, making claims would generally be impractical and therefore it is never a deciding factor for me. I run the gauntlet on manufacturing defects and try not to abuse my tools so they don't break.

1. Most often used: Britool metric combination spanners (2002 vintage). For inch AF spanners my go tos are Gedore combination with cranked ring (2000 vintage). The more expensive brands see less usage. 2. I sometimes use Aldi Workzone brand non-reversible flex metric ratcheting spanners, which...

I might have to rejoin Costco, although it might never be available here, and if it is, the price would likely be doubled. It looks fine, especially for home use.

I was 16 and a first year apprentice, blew more than a month's wages on Britool spanners and ratchets, Elliot Lucas pliers, Bahco shifters, Gedore spanners and sockets et al. Little did I know those Britool spanners were in their final year or so of British production. About a year later I found...