best spanner ratchets?

[assegayer]

hey guys,

Been doing lots and lots of metal work like ladder rack, basket and cable tray. now really need some good spanner ratchets you know the ones with the ratchet on one side and normal spanner on the other.

im an apprentice so would like good quality/ moderate but off course done want to break the bank.

mostly been using 17mm and 15mm so would like them two for now...any good ones out there on the internet or elsewhere?

 

[SS-2015]

I use Bacho Rachet Spanners.

 

[shanky887614]

i just use a normal spanner, get an adapter to use an impact driver.

i prefer a 1/2 or 3/8th socket set for rawl bolts etc

 

[overskilled]

Wera joker
Expensive but very nice.
Halfords advanced set us often 40 notes

 

[shanky887614]

Wera joker
Expensive but very nice.
Halfords advanced set us often 40 notes

bahco set is good and cheap.

3/8 set is cheap (ive got a big 1/2 set and a small 1/4 set)

 

[Rigpig]

Aright assegayer . Google search channel sockets 17 and 19 mm. For metal munching they are unbeatable. Bit costly but we'll worth the money.
If you are determined to get ratcheting spanners.Facom have a life time garauntee . Well worth the money again
Regards
Rigpig

 

[Paul.M]

This is a little life saver at times and well worth the money. Armeg Screwdriver Bit & Socket Set - 27 Piece - SDB&SSET27

Great bit of kit to have in the bottom of your toolbox and gets you out of trouble when needed.

 

[Rigpig]

Hi Paul M

I use the facom nano set but that armeg looks like it is for winners..... cheers. I feel a rash tool purchase coming on!

 

[telectrix]

separate ones at b&q. fair quality at a good price. take an over 60's with you on a wednesday and get 10% off.

http://www.diy.com/departments/torq-10mm-ratchet-combination-spanner/228514_BQ.prd

 

[Paul.M]

Hi Paul M

I use the facom nano set but that armeg looks like it is for winners..... cheers. I feel a rash tool purchase coming on!

I wanted one for a while but only got a set a few weeks ago. It is a "get out of jail free card" in the sense of all those awkward little nuts & bolts + difficult to get to screws and star head screws. Versatile as well, fit it to your drill or impact driver and make the job quicker. Last week I had to un-do 14 x 8mm bolts from a 1000A busbar enclosure. Did it in a minuet, by hand it takes bout 10. Well worth getting a set.

Photo added, awkward little bolts to take off, Armeg to the rescue lol.

 

[Dcf]

Wera joker are great spanners.about 60 quid for a set with 10mm 13mm 17mm and 19mm .

 

[shanky887614]

Wera joker are great spanners.about 60 quid for a set with 10mm 13mm 17mm and 19mm .

these are sweet

cost £30 and i wish i bought somw ages ago

 

[Rigpig]

They look just the job Paul M .

For the OP if you do a lot of uni strut you need these.


17mm Channel Socket for 41mm Channel.

 

[assegayer]

thanks for the replys guys. when we do unistrut its usually through rods so we use zebs..but good call...shanky i think i might buy that bahco set looks a good deal..is bahco supposed to be a good company pardon my ignorance

 

[shanky887614]

thanks for the replys guys. when we do unistrut its usually through rods so we use zebs..but good call...shanky i think i might buy that bahco set looks a good deal..is bahco supposed to be a good company pardon my ignorance

yes, bahco are very good and have been around a long time

 

[telectrix]

bahco are top tools. try out their pipe grips. no slip on the jaws for one.

http://www.amazon.com/Bahco-8231-Adjustable-Pliers-8-Inch/dp/B0012KGATW

 

[assegayer]

bahco are top tools. try out their pipe grips. no slip on the jaws for one.

Bahco 8231 Adjustable Joint Pliers, 8-Inch Big Mouth - Slip Joint Pliers - Amazon.com

id rather buy good quality like this so it lasts forever lol..next week hopefully..im building up my metal munching kit weekly...

 

[shanky887614]

id rather buy good quality like this so it lasts forever lol..next week hopefully..im building up my metal munching kit weekly...

knipex alligator pliers would be my choice instead of the bahco

 

[assegayer]

yes, bahco are very good and have been around a long time

i was just a bit skeptical because when you buy a large box with like 50 pieces in they usually turn out ****e quality. whats the difference the 3/8 1/4 and 1/2 do us sparks use the 3/8 more?..lol iv just been using my gaffers with my eyes closed

 

[ruston]

Adjustable spanners are a good get out of jail card, but you cannot wack the correct fitting spanner for the job.