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Originally Posted by Leoshashi While purchasing, they did show me 3/8th one, but it had lesser number of sockets as you rightly pointed out!! As I have lived these days with a 1/4 inch kit, the lack of available sockets was something I wasn't ready to compromise on. Once bitten twice shy perhaps. Hence opted for the 1/2 inch kit. |
We all are learning mate and especially us in India are a spoilt lot as we have cheap labour available for anything and everything. There are very few DIY'ers I have come across so the knowledge on tools for DIY is somewhat limited, me included. Well there is always an option to buy individual sockets separately which are not in the tool kit. I have myself bought loose individual sockets of the required size and type(hexagon or 6 point and bi-hexagon or 12 point sockets). I have a large collection of tools that will put an average workshop in India to shame.
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Originally Posted by Jeroen Start doing DIY on your car and you might find the occasional use for these larger size sockets. E.g. Nut that keeps the pitman arm in place. Some suspension components etc. |
Jeroen mate as I mentioned above we in India are a spoilt lot as we have cheap labour available for anything and everything. Also most of the DIY'ers here do not work on larger and complex parts such as steering, suspension and engine assembly. Most people here live in apartments and have no private garage to work on their vehicles. Also since the labour is cheap no one bothers to get their hands dirty.
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You can never ever have to many tools is my credo!
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I agree as I am a DIY'er since age 10. It was when I asked the carpenter forgiving me his ball peen hammer while he was working on your home furniture. He gave it to me free of cost as a goodwill gesture and there started my tool collection fever. I looked at your tool collection in the previous posts on this very thread and it is very impressive. I currently have:
1. Five Different types of hammers viz. Machinist, Ball Peen, Claw, Rubber Mallet and a Nylon Hammer
2. Three 1/2 inch Socket sets, Three 3/8 inch Socket sets, Two 1/4 inch Socket sets. 1/2 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/4 inch individual sockets of deep (Extra Long) type of both hexagon and bi-hexagon type from size 8mm to 28mm. 1/2 inch Loose Sockets of all sizes in both hexagon and bi-hexagon type. The sockets sets also incudes bits of different sizes like Pozi Drive, Torx, Hex, Star, etc.
3. Flex head/Swivel head reversible ratchet with quick release of all sizes 1/2, 3/8 and 1/4 inch. In addition to this five 1/2 inch drive reversible ratchets with quick release.
4. Bearing/Gear Puller of three sizes 3 inch, 4 inch and 8 inch.
5. 13mm B&D Tradesman Series 650W Reversible Hammer Drill Machine with ball bearing construction. Complete with Metabo Drill Bits of all sizes for all types of surface like concrete, wood, masonry, etc. It can also be used as a power screwdriver to tighten and remove screws.
6. Oscillating multi tool of a Russian brand I can't recollect
7. Hand files for wood and metal finishing along with a grinding abrasive stone for sharpening tools
8. Chisel set both round and hexagon
9. Spanner set with combination spanners, jaw spanners, ring spanners(both 6 point and 12 point type), deep offset ring spanners(both 6 point and 12 point type), Half moon ring spanner set, S shape ring spanner set, four adjustable spanner/wrench of 6 inch, 8 inch, 10 inch and 14 inch.
10. Screwdrivers both combination as well as single numbering about 18 in all of different types like engineer, electrician and mechanic's screwdriver. Stubby Screwdriver of two types Phillips and Slotted, screwdriver set for electronic stuff, etc. My drill machine can be used for tightening and removing screws.
11. Pick and hook set with circlip pliers of both straight and bent types
12. Hack saw of two sizes 6 inch and 14 inch
13. Combination and long nose Pliers of 3 sets each with different sizes ranging from 4 inch to 8 inch. Crimping pliers set and two cutting pliers.
14. 100mm B&D Angle grinder
15. Torque Wrench Ratchet Type of 1/2 inch(having 12-68Nm and 14 to 68Nm) and 3/8 inch(3-14 Nm)
16. Allen key set(2 sets each) both long and short type in metric and SI sizes
17. Vice/Lock Grip Pliers of sizes 5, 7 and 10 inch each
18. Cross wheel spanner and jack(screw type)
19. Car and Motorcycle battery charger with different modes of charging. Lithium battery type jump starter for Petrol engines up to 5000ccc and Diesel Engines up to 3500cc.
20. A couple of Toolboxes and an old wooden cupboard I have salvaged from home to store my tools.
21. Assortment of different types of screws, nuts, bolts, washers, zip ties, sand/emery paper, Velcro bands, adhesive tapes, punches, brass brushes, scissors, screw extractors, Safety Gloves and Safety Glasses, etc.
All the above tools are for basic tinkering I do with my 5 Royal Enfield motorcycles and Mitsubishi Lancer. I will continue to buy specialized tools for engine and other complex parts as and when I get time.