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Bud
04-02-05, 03:17 PM
I want to get a decent allen key set rather than use those finger-wrecking/screw-rounding "L" shaped things that come with standard toolkits.

I was looking at something like this http://www.tool-up.co.uk/shop/diy/ALL619M.html but the price seems excessive.

Having done some searching, I can't find much else. Does anyone know of another site which offers something similar but preferably cheaper?

Thanks fellow SVers - roll on spring!
zx6man
04-02-05, 04:02 PM
I buy allen sockets from halfords instead
Barty_b0y
04-02-05, 04:04 PM
try these they have everything from casual right up to pro stuff

http://www.tooled-up.com/SubCategory.asp?CID=6&SCID=202&referrer=google

sift through the prices on some kit its reasonable too
northwind
04-02-05, 04:42 PM
Allen sockets from Machine Mart, you get about 7 on a rail for something like a fiver, and they're as good quality as the Halfords ones...
embee
04-02-05, 06:07 PM
if you're getting low price allen hex keys (and many are fine for occasional use), get black finish ones rather than plated. Plated allen keys are often not very durable (plating flakes).

Draper are a decent budget make. Halfords stuff is fine too. Basic metric hex key set up to 10mm should be £5 to £10 for decent quality (£10 gets you top quality like Facom/Britool for example here
http://www.primetools.co.uk/system/index.html )
chazzyb
04-02-05, 08:24 PM
As others say, get a set of 1/2" or 3/8" drive mounting bits - whatever matches your socket set. You can then use your torque wrench with them when you drop your forks out to do the oil & springs. :lol:
Viney
04-02-05, 08:29 PM
Get a set of T handled ones. Give better tourqe on allen bolts etc. I have a set of draper ones which are fine, and larger ones i have in 3/8 sockets. Things like 6,8,10mm etc
CarlSV650
05-02-05, 10:38 AM
All of my home tools are from the Halfords proffessional range, they are up to every job. Although I fancy some T-bar sockets and allen keys too.

Does Halfords sell the Tbar set up?
chewy22
20-02-05, 05:54 PM
I want to get a decent allen key set rather than use those finger-wrecking/screw-rounding "L" shaped things that come with standard toolkits.

I was looking at something like this http://www.tool-up.co.uk/shop/diy/ALL619M.html but the price seems excessive.

Having done some searching, I can't find much else. Does anyone know of another site which offers something similar but preferably cheaper?

Thanks fellow SVers - roll on spring!

I now do one. Thread here.

bugger didnt read the full thread. :oops: