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Outrun_uk 27th Aug 2017 12:32 pm

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.

Kev

fetteler 27th Aug 2017 12:47 pm

Re: Cheap general purpose tool kit at Screwfix
 
Brilliant Kev - been looking for something like this for a while. Order placed:)

Cheers,
Steve.

emeritus 27th Aug 2017 2:33 pm

Re: Cheap general purpose tool kit at Screwfix
 
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.

David G4EBT 27th Aug 2017 6:43 pm

Re: Cheap general purpose tool kit at Screwfix
 
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".

leslie5555 27th Aug 2017 8:25 pm

Re: Cheap general purpose tool kit at Screwfix
 
I have 6 stores within a 10 mile radius all out of stock, thanks anyway.

evingar 27th Aug 2017 9:14 pm

Re: Cheap general purpose tool kit at Screwfix
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by David G4EBT (Post 971166)
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.


:-/:o

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.:)

fetteler 10th Sep 2017 2:09 pm

Re: Cheap general purpose tool kit at Screwfix
 
Picked up my toolkit yesterday - this is one real bargain:) Thanks very much for putting us onto it Kev. Superb.

Cheers,
Steve.


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