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Halford's "Professional" Tools
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:58 pm
by sarabande
I have some 'ordinary' tools in a set which have started to go rusty after being on board for a while. They were fine when they lived in t'caravan.
What experience does anyone have of Halford's Pro tools please ? Or should I spray my present set with WD40 and keep them in Banrust paper ? Or do I sell my little boat to buy Snap-On ?
Re: Halford's "Professional" Tools
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:17 pm
by Arghiro
What's the problem with rusty tools? Do they work less well? Are they more (or less) likely to be nicked (or permanently borrowed). I prefer rusty tools, they, like me, look well used, ancient & useful. I don't want to stress about dropping them over the side. In fact, my boat hammer was rescued from a mud bank some 10 years ago & I will not be bothered if it is returned to my mate Neptune once again.
Relax & go with the flow, why waste money on boat tools & have to spend nother fortune trying to protect them. A spray of WD40 or a dip in old oil & a wipe now & then will do for old ones.
Re: Halford's "Professional" Tools
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:18 pm
by Mark
sarabande wrote:I have some 'ordinary' tools in a set which have started to go rusty after being on board for a while. They were fine when they lived in t'caravan.
What experience does anyone have of Halford's Pro tools please ? Or should I spray my present set with WD40 and keep them in Banrust paper ? Or do I sell my little boat to buy Snap-On ?
Halfords pro tools are superb. I have a lot of them which get a fair bit of use.
The lifetime guarantee is genuine too. Walk in with a broken tool and they replace it there and then. Not that you'll break them very easily! I'm talking about a non-saltwater environment.
Spraying the old ones with oil seems a good plan though.
Re: Halford's "Professional" Tools
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:46 pm
by sahona
Having suffered a few days of "broken tools" incidents, I have to endorse buying quality - if you can keep them above the surface!...(and that used to be an excuse for buying cheap cr@p.)
As far as I can see, my Halfords stuff is wearing well, and hasn't yet ruined a days work.
Same as cars, they don't break down unless you're trying to use them - and then it's crucial, isn't it.
Re: Halford's "Professional" Tools
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:40 pm
by sarabande
thanks all. I am re-assured and will wend my way there shortly.