Socket set purchase for newbie sparky?

[mazza]

Hi guys

im currently starting my nvq 3 and am starting to buy some hand tools gradually. For my next purchase I want to buy a basic socket set that I can use on panels when using lugs etc or fixing equipment down! Can anyone recommend one please? I've seen this online but would it be any good??

Thanks

Bahco BAHSL25 SL25 Socket Set 25-Piece 1/4-Inch Drive

 

[mazza]

Forgot to ask. I don't know about the size etc 1/4 or 1/3 or 3/8 and what I'd need!
Thanks

 

[Leesparkykent]

Halfords advanced professional socket sets come with a lifetime waranty

 

[UNG]

I think you need to look for a 3/8in or 1/2in drive set with sockets from 6 to 17mm as a minimum

 

[uksparks]

I was looking at the Wera sets but are quite expensive, they look nice in a nice little case, until I can justify them I'll stick with my galfords professional kit.

this is the wera kit.

WERA 05004076001 Metric 1/2-inch Drive Zyklop 8100 SC6 Metal-Speed Multi-Function Ratchet and Socket Set (28 Pieces):Amazon.co.ukIY & Tools

 

[uksparks]

If it was me I'd say 3/8 as that a happy medium and you can go to small sizes and big with them, but I personally having an impact driver that takes 1/2 sockets would probably get the 1/2 set.

 

[telectrix]

draper expert. about £40. the one i have has sockets that don't bottom out so you can run a nut right down threaded rod. i'll find the model no. tomorrow for you.

 

[amlu]

+1 for wera. expensive but worth it, pleasure to use and will last you a lifetime if you dont lose them
1/4 set for small bits and panels
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wera-05073220001-Check-Single-Piece/dp/B005M2WJDW
and 1/2 for some bigger jobs.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/05004078001...=UTF8&qid=1419810678&sr=1-5&keywords=wera+1/2

 

[uksparks]

+1 for wera. expensive but worth it, pleasure to use and will last you a lifetime if you dont lose them
1/4 set for small bits and panels
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wera-05073220001-Check-Single-Piece/dp/B005M2WJDW
and 1/2 for some bigger jobs.
WERA 05004078001 Metric 1/2-inch Drive Zyklop 8100 SC8 Metal-Switch Slim Ratchet and Socket Set (28 Pieces): Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

How well does the case latch shut on them? I've got a bit of Christmas money to put onwards it you see and think its on the list of possibles.

 

[davesparks]

Halfords have got deals on at the moment I think, and their professional range has a lifetime guarantee which they do honour.

 

[uksparks]

The halfords stuff is great, I've got a halfords black industrial roller cabinet and I left the bottom drawer open by accident, was on steps, stepped down and put my foot in the draw Nd ripped it off the runners and told them and they swapped it for free.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I use 3/8" sockets as they are thinner walled than 1/2" sockets, so get into tighter spaces.
Can be used with judicious hammering on uni-strut.
SnapOn, and I imagine also Faccom and other quality tool manufacturers make 3/8" drive impact drivers.

 

[shanky887614]

bahco 3/8 socket set.

a little 1/4 socket set is very handy in your main bag upto 8mm bolts

remember m10 raw bolts use 17mm socket so you will need 3/8 socket set or bigger for that

 

[shanky887614]

I use 3/8" sockets as they are thinner walled than 1/2" sockets, so get into tighter spaces.
Can be used with judicious hammering on uni-strut.
SnapOn, and I imagine also Faccom and other quality tool manufacturers make 3/8" drive impact drivers.

to be honest your better off getting an impact driver adapter for how often you will use it

 

[rapparee]

Britool Expert BRI748291 748291 Socket Set 110 Piece Metric1/4 and 1/2 Drive

I suppose it is funny that it is the irish fella recommending the britool set but the above is the set i started with and i still have it, it is good enough for me.

 

[Jamie]

+1 for the Bahco S330, cheap for a quality 3/8 set and it'll have all the sizes you need

 

[telectrix]

this is the one i've had for 15 years. shop around you'll get a better price than this:

Draper 71244 VTX71AM Expert 71 Piece Metric Vortex Drive Socket Set

 

[walterwhite]

Hi guys

im currently starting my nvq 3 and am starting to buy some hand tools gradually. For my next purchase I want to buy a basic socket set that I can use on panels when using lugs etc or fixing equipment down! Can anyone recommend one please? I've seen this online but would it be any good??

Thanks

Bahco BAHSL25 SL25 Socket Set 25-Piece 1/4-Inch Drive

Iv'e got a set of these 7 piece metric rounded bolt removal socket set they're really good and also come with a lifetime guarantee. these are 3/8" drive and have actually got me out of some sticky situations on site.

Hope this helps.

 

[pennychew]

this is the one i've had for 15 years. shop around you'll get a better price than this:

Draper 71244 VTX71AM Expert 71 Piece Metric Vortex Drive Socket Set

Thats clever! ive never seen a ratchet that does that before

 

[Engineer54]

The vast majority of jobs where a socket set is required, can be adequately handled by 1/4'' and 3/8'' socket set. 1/2'' sockets walls are generally far too thick and sometimes difficult to fit into tight spaces.