Real tools make life

[gb155]

So much better

Have , for the last 2 years used these for fettling

However , today and for a little over £20 I now have these

Now I know why, without them, I've struggled to do even the basic stuff !!!

 

[fossyant]

Well done.

Does take some time to build up a tool box full, but worth it in the end.

 

[Beebo]

I've just done a similar thing. I had a multi tool which is ok for an emergency but not ideal for working at home.

My bike is 6 months old with 2,000 miles on the clock, it needs a service. The service price from Evans was £90 plus parts, so last night I spent £80 on more tools including a new SRAM chain. This weekend will be interesting but hopefully I will slowly learn a new skill that will save me money over the coming years.

 

[Alien8]

I wonder why they felt the need to give the torx a green handle.

 

[2Loose]

I've just done a similar thing. I had a multi tool which is ok for an emergency but not ideal for working at home.

My bike is 6 months old with 2,000 miles on the clock, it needs a service. The service price from Evans was £90 plus parts, so last night I spent £80 on more tools including a new SRAM chain. This weekend will be interesting but hopefully I will slowly learn a new skill that will save me money over the coming years.

I did exactly this a couple of years ago for the same reasons and haven't needed anything since...but have just added some decent cable cutters and a chainring bolt spanner to my slowly growing kit.

Short of a bearing press and a trueing stand (there is always something else, isn't there!), I think I am all set for a while now.

 

[gb155]

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Dunno, but I bought one of those and the shaft twisted on the first use.[/quote]


Strange - they seem pretty good tbh ( used them last night

 

[Canrider]

I wonder why they felt the need to give the torx a green handle.

Helps you find it in the dark.





(IGMC)

 

[Hover Fly]

So you can tell it from the hex. keys at a glance.

 

[fossyant]

The only things I don't have are bearing presses (but never needed them yet - hammer, wood and patience) and a wheel jig.

It's taken 25 years to get everything. One thing to note, if Halfords do the three for two offers on tools, it's worth going in just to get the Park tools.

 

[GrasB]

The right tools make everything so much easier. I have a massive collection for both cycle & motor mechanics. It kind of gets a little embarrassing when you have to correct the garages mistakes when you take the car in for it's dealer stamp... er 'professional service'

 

[Fiona N]

The trouble is once you get some good tools you start thinking - oh a workstand would be nice - then after that, it's somewhere to bolt a bench vice and before you know it you have a fully fledged workshop

I'm getting even worse - I have a fully fledged workshop in the garage and a workroom in the house, mainly for other work (besides office work - I also have an office) but it's useful for doing fiddly stuff like pedal rebuilds in cold weather when the garage is a bit parky.

 

[fossyant]

Two work stands now - both models Decathlon sell.... the folding one, and the big workshop one !!

 

[Angelfishsolo]

So much better

Have , for the last 2 years used these for fettling

However , today and for a little over £20 I now have these

Now I know why, without them, I've struggled to do even the basic stuff !!!

OH I don't know I can think of a few "Real Tools" who make life much worse

 

[cyberknight]

The only things I don't have are bearing presses (but never needed them yet - hammer, wood and patience) and a wheel jig.

It's taken 25 years to get everything. One thing to note, if Halfords do the three for two offers on tools, it's worth going in just to get the Park tools.

I have a similar amount of tools but i still need a workstand and the same tools as you.

The most useful tool so far? chainwhip+ cassette tool,part from being able to change my cassette it makes changing a rear spoke so much easier when you get the cassette off as well.

I know Allen keys are the most used but like most people i have a selection of them before i started buying tools and i could get by with the tools in the DIY toolbox for most jobs untill i bought specific tools.

 

[gb155]

Two work stands now - both models Decathlon sell.... the folding one, and the big workshop one !!

Next on the list :-)