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Old 27th Aug 2017, 12:32 pm   #1
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Default Cheap general purpose tool kit at Screwfix

Hi all,

Screwfix have reduced this toolkit to £29.99 over the Bank Holiday.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-...utm_term=47868

Decent enough quality especially at 30-odd pence per tool. Hope someone finds this useful.

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Old 27th Aug 2017, 12:47 pm   #2
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Brilliant Kev - been looking for something like this for a while. Order placed

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Old 27th Aug 2017, 2:33 pm   #3
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It is a good deal, but I would check the availability before making a trip: my local store, and all the others in my area, are all showing "out of stock", and it is not available to order or click and collect.
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Old 27th Aug 2017, 6:43 pm   #4
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Errm, a hammer and screwdrivers 'made from cast iron' - I hope not!

I wouldn't fancy using a cast iron claw hammer. Drop forged maybe?

Gland nut pliers are normally chrome vanadium.

Notwithstanding that, it looks an excellent kit at a keen price, as most Screwfix stuff is. (Especially since it's stated that it's original price was £79.99).

The website reports 'not available to click and collect'. Also, though there are three Screwfix stores within five miles of me, and a further three within 15 miles, the website reports thus: "Sorry, none of these stores currently have this item in stock. Please search another location, or find an alternative product".
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Old 27th Aug 2017, 8:25 pm   #5
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I have 6 stores within a 10 mile radius all out of stock, thanks anyway.
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Errm, a hammer and screwdrivers 'made from cast iron' - I hope not!

I wouldn't fancy using a cast iron claw hammer. Drop forged maybe?

Gland nut pliers are normally chrome vanadium.



Well, a previous experience of general purpose "bargain basement" tools was when an old boss of mine supplied me with an impressive looking set. Turned out the screwdrivers were of a "one use" type quality as the tips appeared to be fashioned from mild steel

Having said that, I recently purchased a security screwdriver set from a well known auction site. I only needed a specific tool, but the cost of this set was too tempting. As it turns out, it really is first rate quality and comes in a heavy gauge steel case - like something out of the 1930s - so you never know.
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Picked up my toolkit yesterday - this is one real bargain Thanks very much for putting us onto it Kev. Superb.

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