Tools thread

[Stuart]

Incredibly


I've got a 24" breaker bar, I've never needed more than that for most car work and they usually get in the way for lots of stuff

[Benn]

I saw that they had a 36" monkey wrench. I just gotta ask, for what fucking reason will you need a 36" monkey wrench? They even had a 48" one. I mean, it's the same size as a small child and weighs more than one.

Calibra and Cavs have big nuts that hold the shock in to the leg. Having a big ass bitu of leverage really helps on them. I have a 30" wrench i use for them.

[ShawnAzzopardi]

Calibra and Cavs have big nuts that hold the shock in to the leg. Having a big ass bitu of leverage really helps on them. I have a 30" wrench i use for them.

But this is a monkey wrench (pipe wrench) I didn't think they had automotive uses

[totalnova]

Halfords professional is more then good enough for home spannering and they have a big selection, plus with it being nearly Christmas get some gift vouchers and buy loads in January sales as they are normally half price.

[pottersrebel]

But this is a monkey wrench (pipe wrench) I didn't think they had automotive uses

i use a pipe wrench to slacken the water pump on my 1300 stockcar, ud be amazed how many people come to borrow it in the pits on raceday

[Benn]

But this is a monkey wrench (pipe wrench) I didn't think they had automotive uses

Yes that's what i use. In the UK some mains water and or GAS pipes have 30mm + nuts/bolts on them. So would be used for that.
But works get on the 30mm+ shock nuts too. Gives great leverage too.

[ShawnAzzopardi]

I'm looking to buy a ratcheting spanner set, at least 10 - 19mm, but I already have a 10 and a 14, but no one here has sets

[mk1nova_rich]

Can't you buy from Halfords in the UK? Failing that there are always loads of Halfords tools on eBay if you can find a UK seller willing to post to you

[ShawnAzzopardi]

Can't you buy from Halfords in the UK? Failing that there are always loads of Halfords tools on eBay if you can find a UK seller willing to post to you

Generally they have ridiculously high shipping prices, which is what pushes me away.