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northwind · 22-08-05, 11:14 AM

Machine Mart is your friend. Some of their stuff is rubbish but most is more than good enough for home DIY, and your money goes a long long way with them. 6-point sockets rather than 12-point, always- 12-points are cunningly designed to strip the corners off nuts.

BillyC's list is pretty much spot on. I'd add to it that IMO a ratchet-type screwdriver with interchangable bits is the way to go- if you can find one that comes with a good range, so much the better. And as a luxury, i just picked up a cheapy electric screwdriver from Homebase with a very good range of tools- small sockets, allen headed bits, security bits etc- for £15, doesn't break the bank but it's so handy to have.

22-08-05, 11:14 AM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Machine Mart is your friend. Some of their stuff is rubbish but most is more than good enough for home DIY, and your money goes a long long way with them. 6-point sockets rather than 12-point, always- 12-points are cunningly designed to strip the corners off nuts. BillyC's list is pretty much spot on. I'd add to it that IMO a ratchet-type screwdriver with interchangable bits is the way to go- if you can find one that comes with a good range, so much the better. And as a luxury, i just picked up a cheapy electric screwdriver from Homebase with a very good range of tools- small sockets, allen headed bits, security bits etc- for £15, doesn't break the bank but it's so handy to have. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"