Ratchet Spanner & Socket Set - 60 Pieces - £39.99 @ Lidl
Looks decent quality
Made from chrome-vanadium, chrome-molybdenum and S2 steel
Set contains:
- 18 x ½" sockets, sizes (mm): 8 - 32
- 10 x ¼" sockets, sizes (mm): 5 - 13
- Bit coupler
- Socket adaptor
- T-screwdriver grip with magnetic bit adaptor
- ½" & ¼" ratchet spanner with quickrelease mechanism
- Universal joint, sliding T handle
Supplied in a sturdy plastic organiser case with carry handle
2 year manufacturer’s warranty .
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Jump to unread Post a Commentchrome-molybdenum and S2 steel HOT! HOT! HOT!
Sadly, you don't. ROFL
On the definite plus side, it only contains metric sizes so you're not buying a bunch of imperial sockets you're never going to use like you do with Halfords professional (for example) sets.
Looks like the case actually has a proper hinge and latches as well which was a major bugbear with Halfords professional sets
Edited By: Nealio on Jul 20, 2012 14:38
I just checked halfords sets even their most expensive one that they claim to be professional is made from chrome-vanadium,
by looking at the picture of the lidl one i can tell its the screwdriver bits that are made of s2 steel, do you know what parts of the kit are made of chrome-moly? any chance of having a quick look at your kit?
if the sockets are chrome-moly it makes it better than anything halfords offer at any price and id be surprised if anyone can find a better kit for the money
thanks
What does that mean?
There's no such thing as a bargain?
I paid £300 for a 50" telly.
Go on, tell me, what did I get then?
On the definite plus side, it only contains metric sizes so you're not buying a bunch of imperial sockets you're never going to use like you do with Halfords professional (for example) sets.
Looks like the case actually has a proper hinge and latches as well which was a major bugbear with Halfords professional sets
My Halfords professional set has metal latches.
What does that mean?
There's no such thing as a bargain?
I paid £300 for a 50" telly.
Go on, tell me, what did I get then?
Translation - don't expect a set of sockets which would be suitable for use by a professional mechanic.
I just checked halfords sets even their most expensive one that they claim to be professional is made from chrome-vanadium,
by looking at the picture of the lidl one i can tell its the screwdriver bits that are made of s2 steel, do you know what parts of the kit are made of chrome-moly? any chance of having a quick look at your kit?
if the sockets are chrome-moly it makes it better than anything halfords offer at any price and id be surprised if anyone can find a better kit for the money
thanks
I think all the sockets are chrome vanadium. The only part of the kit labeled cr-mo is the back of the 1/2" ratchet handle - ie the bit that the socket attaches to. There are a couple of pictures below of the set if you're interested.
My comment wasn't intended to reflect on the quality or value of your 50" telly. Just that in this case this is a good value £40 socket set. Not worth a lot more than what you are paying.
On the definite plus side, it only contains metric sizes so you're not buying a bunch of imperial sockets you're never going to use like you do with Halfords professional (for example) sets.
Looks like the case actually has a proper hinge and latches as well which was a major bugbear with Halfords professional sets
My Halfords professional set has metal latches.
Yeah the newer ones do but up until a few years back you got flexi hinged moulded on latches and the same flexi hinge for the case itself. The latches would fall off and eventually so would the lid.
I just checked halfords sets even their most expensive one that they claim to be professional is made from chrome-vanadium,
by looking at the picture of the lidl one i can tell its the screwdriver bits that are made of s2 steel, do you know what parts of the kit are made of chrome-moly? any chance of having a quick look at your kit?
if the sockets are chrome-moly it makes it better than anything halfords offer at any price and id be surprised if anyone can find a better kit for the money
thanks
I think all the sockets are chrome vanadium. The only part of the kit labeled cr-mo is the back of the 1/2" ratchet handle - ie the bit that the socket attaches to. There are a couple of pictures below of the set if you're interested.
thanks for taking the time to reply and upload the pictures..
looks like a very nice set for the money to me, will be picking one up.
On the definite plus side, it only contains metric sizes so you're not buying a bunch of imperial sockets you're never going to use like you do with Halfords professional (for example) sets.
Looks like the case actually has a proper hinge and latches as well which was a major bugbear with Halfords professional sets
My Halfords professional set has metal latches.
Yeah the newer ones do but up until a few years back you got flexi hinged moulded on latches and the same flexi hinge for the case itself. The latches would fall off and eventually so would the lid.
Ah I see.