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Hi, I am thinking of getting a modular toolbox which holds a number of smaller organisers - like this one which is made by Qbrick. Are there any other similar products available? (must be sold in the UK). I think it would suit me better than a box with drawers. It would be for small parts...

(I am in England so please take that into account when replying) I'm a big Knipex fan - I have something like 25 pairs of their pliers and cutters in various shapes and sizes. I need to make up a new tool kit for a project, and was thinking about including a different make of pliers. I need...

Hi, I am sick of not having the right snap-ring (circlip) pliers and want to buy a set. Any recommendations? I am in the UK. I was thinking of one of the Knipex sets of 8 (how much difference between the two types is there?). Any alternatives? Or should I go for an interchangeable tip set...

Hi, I'm sure this has been asked many times before, but what is the name of the firm that makes the plastic insert boxes for toolbox drawers? I think it's something like Schaeffer, but I can't remember!

This morning, I decided to check out the Denham "giant" car boot sale: http://giantcarboot.co.uk/denham/ (Denham is about 10 miles north of Heathrow Airport for those unfamiliar with the geography). The site is easily accessible, just off a main junction, and it was indeed big - it took me...

(Forgive me if this has been posted before) This fascinating video just popped up on FB. It's about a man who is drawing all items (including tools) in his late grandfather's shed: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2004543082982978 I loved this quote "The patience to strip things and salvage...

Who makes these? They need to be available in England, and not Snap-On...

Presto 19 Piece Metric Drill Bit Sets I have 5 (maybe 7) Presto 19 piece metric drill bit sets available, new and sealed. Sizes 1mm to 10mm in 0.5mm steps, in plastic dispenser case. These are top-quality HSS drill bits from one of the best manufacturers. I'm after £25 per set including UK...

I'm after a quantity of organiser cases (flat multi-compartment boxes). Are there any recommendations for ones that are available in the UK and are cheap? Harbor Freight ones get a lot of coverage on YouTube, but that's not an option this side of the pond...

I have three Raaco multi-drawer cabinets available. Two 60 drawer units (model 1260) and one 24 drawer unit (model 1224) as pictured. They are in very good condition with just a few marks. They are the newer version with flexible plastic drawers, NOT the old style made from very brittle plastic...

I'm after recommendations for good mid-price spanners readily available in the UK. I have some very nice Britool ones (from before they went downhill) but want to take care of them, so I'm after a second set for general use. This set from Halfords is an option...

Hi, Please check this ebay sale out: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-professional-router-gsr18-ve-2li/132542542909 (Ignore the fact that the seller thinks it might be a router) It's a Bosch 18V cordless drill, the heavy duty version with metal gearbox, but the chuck has been replaced with...

Hi, I need to build a studded wall and want to get a drywall square to mark out the plasterboard (sheetrock to the yanks). I've seen ones by Stanley, Empire, Johnson, Swanson, Irwin, and Marshalltown. Any recommendations? I don't need an adjustable one, just a fixed 90 degrees. I'll want to...

I'm a bit of a screwdriver fan, so I'm collecting classic Stanley screwdrivers - 5000 series, Magnum, 100 Plus, maybe others (I have one example of a 2000 series drivers and would like more). If anyone has any that they want to sell, please get in touch. Located in the UK, but I'd consider...

Any idea what this for? From: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-Vintage-Phillips-Screwdriver-/272277241220 It's obviously a right-angled mechanical screwdriver - I suspect the vertical shaft at the left end is hollow and takes a bit, which is rotated by the T handle on the right via the...

Following my other thread on pliers, I want to get some hard handled screwdrivers. Don't want that nasty grease on my Wera VDE or Stanley Fatmax. Any suggestions? (Other than Snap On). I'm in the UK, but don't mind ordering from Europe if needed.

Hi, I'm in the market for a set of pliers (combination, long nose, cutters, and water pump) and would like some ideas. I don't want to trash my various Knipex insulated pliers (which are excellent) by using them on the car. I'm thinking plain plastic handles for ease of cleaning - like many...

Hi, I currently have 20+ Stanley Fatmax and 12 Wera screwdrivers. But I want another set! Any suggestions for a make that is readily available in the UK, reasonably priced (I can't see the point in buying anything dearer than Wera as they're unlikely to be better), and has a good range of...

Hi, I've just picked up a nice set of metric combination spanners, 15 pieces from 10mm to 24mm. I want a tool roll to keep them in but haven't been able to find anything. Any suggestions? I'm in England so preferably something that's available on this side of the pond.

Sorry this is late on Friday night. Just realised I've nothing planned for Saturday so I was wondering if there are any car boot sales in the London area that might have interesting tools. I'm on the west side but happy to travel up to an hour or so - perhaps Baz knows of something in the...