What make of spanner?

dowcow · Mar 9, 2020

He said he didn't want to spend a fortune and yet here people are recommending brands which price themselves around 4x higher than decent quality tools, which themselves are priced 4x higher than the dross at the bottom end of the market. Brands like Draper probably have a range in each price segment, just avoid the bottom end stuff. Teng is reassuringly expensive and are good quality, and you can get them cheaper than the list prices online. As for the Snap-on stuff, for the same price of a genuine set of Snap-ons you could buy a set of Teng for the workshop, another for the pickup, and another for the tractor. Look out for dodgy sellers of fake/stolen big-brand stuff too, and the stuff at some machinery sales / markets is so awful they aren't even worth having as a spare set for the tractor... as you feared there is some real crap to stay away from.

ollie989898 · Mar 9, 2020

Teng, Elora (second hand) or Draper Expert (I think Draper own Elora) worth looking at. Avoid Draper value or whatever it is called. Bahco worth a look.

Fap-off tools far too expensive to have in a tractor toolbox.

I like gandering at second hand tools you can get some bargoooons at tool sales.

Phil P · Mar 9, 2020

dowcow said:
He said he didn't want to spend a fortune and yet here people are recommending brands which price themselves around 4x higher than decent quality tools, which themselves are priced 4x higher than the dross at the bottom end of the market. Brands like Draper probably have a range in each price segment, just avoid the bottom end stuff. Teng is reassuringly expensive and are good quality, and you can get them cheaper than the list prices online. As for the Snap-on stuff, for the same price of a genuine set of Snap-ons you could buy a set of Teng for the workshop, another for the pickup, and another for the tractor. Look out for dodgy sellers of fake/stolen big-brand stuff too, and the stuff at some machinery sales / markets is so awful they aren't even worth having as a spare set for the tractor... as you feared there is some real crap to stay away from.

It’s a matter of perspective really, I use spanner’s to make a living so they have to do there job when called for. I have/had “decent” mid range spanner’s in the box and they have there place, but when you bend, open up the jaw or snap one not only do you lose some more skin but the job is stopped! so, not only do you have to pay twice for the spanner but the time lost can’t be replaced.
I appreciate top brand tools aren’t for everyone but they have their place ?

Dr. Alkathene · Mar 9, 2020

These look to have some decent deals in their sale. I ordered a few bits on Sunday.

https://www.everydayweldingsupplies.com/hand-tools/spanners?limit=100

manhill · Mar 9, 2020

Somewhere in the UK you can get a combination spanner set where the ends are different sizes i.e.alternating. Really good idea imo. Invented by a farmer I think.

Banana Bar · Mar 9, 2020

Britool for combination spanner, nice rounded edges.

shumungus · Mar 9, 2020

cousinjack said:
Halfords here too !

@Phil P That should be on the Ohhh! thread

Farmer Fin · Mar 9, 2020

Phil P said:
If your going to look after them I’d go snap-on they’ll last you a lifetime and you kids as well

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As @Lincs Lass says, signet is also very good if you can find a supplier, think it comes out the same factory as US Pro.

Few bobs worth in there!

David. · Mar 9, 2020

Agree Britool fine, but not sure they are Brit any more....

Farmer Fin · Mar 9, 2020

dowcow said:
He said he didn't want to spend a fortune and yet here people are recommending brands which price themselves around 4x higher than decent quality tools, which themselves are priced 4x higher than the dross at the bottom end of the market. Brands like Draper probably have a range in each price segment, just avoid the bottom end stuff. Teng is reassuringly expensive and are good quality, and you can get them cheaper than the list prices online. As for the Snap-on stuff, for the same price of a genuine set of Snap-ons you could buy a set of Teng for the workshop, another for the pickup, and another for the tractor. Look out for dodgy sellers of fake/stolen big-brand stuff too, and the stuff at some machinery sales / markets is so awful they aren't even worth having as a spare set for the tractor... as you feared there is some real crap to stay away from.

Yeh as you say was looking for middle of the road. Although reading the thread it appears you either by cheap and accept they make break / lose them or go expensive they last a life time if you look after them. I think I’m in the cheap camp I’m afraid as they are not for every day use.

goldeneagle · Mar 9, 2020

For budget spanners find Silverline polished sets ok and can't argue at price, they do seem to have a wider manufacturing tolerance for their sizes as have had bolt heads start to round with a ring end then put a Snap on spanner on it and no issue.
The old britool spanners (will have made in England stamped on them) were good even if the chrome plating wasn't and if you can find a set on eBay are worth buying.
Snap on Flank Drive Plus combination spanners are a luxury that after its saved the day makes you forget about the cost......

ollie989898 · Mar 9, 2020

The tool world has changed, all the brands are owned by other brands now. Powertools all have guts made in China or similar snd so on. This is why buying second hand from yesteryear isn't such a daft idea. A dip in degreaser and they can come back looking near new. Then you can spend stiff money on the higher end stuff replacing the odd spanner etc you are missing.

Always need two full sets of screw drivers. One cheap and one pricey. Use cheap set for abusing and the posh set for that odd job where the fastener needs to come out first time so help me God and not be mashed in the process.

Phil P · Mar 9, 2020

If nothing else, you need a snap-on 13mm, 17mm and 19mm flankdrive in your life ?

shumungus · Mar 9, 2020

Phil P said:
If nothing else, you need a snap-on 13mm, 17mm and 19mm flankdrive in your life ?

Don't forget a 10mm and a 22mm

Phil P · Mar 9, 2020

shumungus said:
Don't forget a 10mm and a 22mm

May as well just get the set ?

milkloss · Mar 9, 2020

manhill said:
Somewhere in the UK you can get a combination spanner set where the ends are different sizes i.e.alternating. Really good idea imo. Invented by a farmer I think.

Gedore. Coupled with the XL spanners and their combination open ended, which go from 6 to 34mm with no gaps, theres not much you can't tackle.

ollie989898 · Mar 9, 2020

Wera tools also worth checking out but pricey.

Tomr10 · Mar 9, 2020

These are handy https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stanley-Ac...23883899997:pla-450941390764&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

jd-baz · Mar 9, 2020

Phil P said:
If nothing else, you need a snap-on 13mm, 17mm and 19mm flankdrive in your life ?

Flank drive plus you mean..... have a full set of plus’s from 7-24

Pistonbroke · Mar 10, 2020

Got these £67 from ffx. Good range of shapes and sizes. Only thing I don't like is the sizes are etched not stamped so once they're dirty you can't see what they are

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