Recent content by elvisslipperman

Hi , I still use two 9.6 drills , and a jigsaw .they are very very robust and a simple design that makes new stuff look like gaudy transformer clone toys . As for performance they suit my needs as ive not been converted to 100% cordless .With a product design background it pleases me to use...

Interesting new topic , halfords advanced / pro range of tools has gone down in quality over a number of years with a change of country of manufacture for for the the sockets and ratchets . The Germany on the screwdrivers is 100% not their country of manufacture . To be clear about this I can...

Interesting new topic , halfords advanced / pro range of tools has gone down in quality over a number of years with a change of country of manufacture for for the the sockets and ratchets . The Germany on the screwdrivers is 100% not their country of manufacture . To be clear about this I can...

Hi , last SKF bearings I nearly bought were ' made in Mexico ' marked on the box .Not being to sure I returned them to the suppier who was shocked that i didn't want them , I then looked at the other bearings that were Said to be for the same vehicle made by SNR that again just didn't look or...

Try greenwoods in coleshill just outside Birmingham good showroom and they are king **** .

I have used pretty much most manufacturers and can honestly say witte have been the best value , wera laser tip are ok for about one day then it's grip surface has worn off. I'd agree the earlier post about stockpiling your favourites as it seems at a lot of brands quality seems to be going...

I've got the same metabo drill and can honestly say it is the best powertool I've ever bought ,mines a bit battered but I wouldn't swap it for anything else .

Hi , i use a black&decker profesional 1/2 impact gun and it has been outstanding for many years of use .

Re: Vintage Black & Decker Drill Looks pure in today's world of transformer like aesthetics ( dirt traps)

Re: Why is Snap-On is going overseas? I thought it was just Blue Point Hi bahco adjustable spanners have definitely gone down hill since they were bought snap on ,I have swedish made bahco and a couple of swedish made snap on wrenches that make the new Spanish ones look and feel very cheap ...

For years ive tried most makes but as soon as i used Maun Industries double action ive never used anything else

Hi that's a stahlwille ratchet in the set .

I can confirm that maun tools are addictive , very comfortable and long lasting .

I would love to restore / preserve this, that is by far the best tool station I have ever seen . I WANT IT !!!!!!!!!

halfords professional tools were very good 8 years ago until they changed supplier , new guy at the top is ex wallmart , old boxes were usa made but now china .