alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
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Clarke is cheap
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3CorsaMeal
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quote: Originally posted by John
What happened to 'would rather but the cheap one X times'?
They didn't sell a cheap one
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SVM 286
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Registered: 13th Feb 05
Location: pain
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How much was it in the end?
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3CorsaMeal
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About £180 Could of got it online £20 cheaper though.
Going to buy an alloy wheel socket for it now.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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Report back when you've got it please
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3CorsaMeal
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I got it on tuesday, used it lastnight and loved it.
The last bolt i couldn't reach with it i had to use a spanner and a hammer to get it undone
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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Have you used it for a lot of bolts yet?
My brother had a £400 one that I don't know the make of, the batteries were always overheating, he went through 3 or 4 before deciding that it's just worth getting the snap-on one instead.
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3CorsaMeal
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Nah, i don't see me using it for long durations really. Its only got a NiCd battery as well and just one of them.
Tbh if i was buying online i wouldn't of got this one, but was in a shop, wanted it quick and the guy behind counter had one the same at home and also the boss has one and he had it with him so i could try it out.
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possy
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Registered: 10th Feb 10
Location: wigan bhp vaux
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used mine this morning swapping the wheels round on the land rover and it hadnt been charged for 2 weeks and it undone them and tightend them up enough to could move the nuts with the bar so defo tight lol needs a charge now though lol
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3CorsaMeal
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I only really want it for removing bolts, not sure i'd trust it doing them up, i'd only check with the wrench afterwards anyway
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
About £180
Hmmm, not too bad I suppose. Is still a fair chunk of cash though. I can see what you mean Mister Meal.
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Nah, i don't see me using it for long durations really. Its only got a NiCd battery as well
Perfect. Exactly what you need Sir.
NiMh are... and I CANNOT word this strongly enough... UTTER FUCKING SHIT!!!
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Going to buy an alloy wheel socket for it now.
I've been very impressed with the quality of the Halfords' ones, surprisingly enough.
I've got some really pretty, anodised Wurth ones with white nylon sleeves and they look terrible before long, two uses and the anodising is going for a Burton and the nylon looks filthy and scored and shit.
The Halfords' ones are a sort of light satin gun metal with coloured sleeves. They seem to wear better and retain their appearance better.
They're very nicely finished. And reasonably priced too, if I remember correctly.
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Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
Location: Newmarket Drives: Escort Van 1.8
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I have a 18v Makita Impact Driver that i use for work.
Best tool i own, bar my tape measure of course
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possy
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Registered: 10th Feb 10
Location: wigan bhp vaux
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i would be lost without mine now if i didnt have one best thing i have ever bought
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3CorsaMeal
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I already love it. Been so useful and saved loads of hassle.
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