Jam Mad Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 a mechanic friend of mine may be able to get me a discount off some facom stuff. and in my continuing quest to get a good basic starter socket set, i thought i'd seek the wisdom of the techtalk. can anyone either suggest a good kit, or fax me the relevant pages of the facom catalogue ? i can probably get to a halfords later on in the week, but was hoping to get some info to him sooner. cheers all, j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JampJ Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Ring Facom on 01932 562653 for a catalogue or try their web site,www.facom.com(site under construction but directs you to their international site which contains their catalogue).good luck! C7 POW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Dixon Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 The Halfords Proffessional range is in my opinion very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Mad Posted January 22, 2002 Author Share Posted January 22, 2002 cheers... hi geoff ! i've heard the halfords range is good.. but the teng tools basic kit got 'star buy' in this month's ccc... so i was going to go for that. but if i can get facom at a discount... i'm a sucker for sexy kit !!! ( phew.. i nearly said 'tools' ) tongue.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 I can recommend Halfords socket sets. Got my dad one in '86 and it's still in perfect order. Bought myself one a year or so ago and it's very good. Only problem is that the set of bits I got rusts if you get them wet. But they still work fine and clean up OK. Mind you, this problem isn't isolated to the Halfords bits as the other set I have (Stanley I think) did the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Mad Posted January 22, 2002 Author Share Posted January 22, 2002 cool ! cheers for the advice.. but i can't resist either the teng or the facom... after reading the teng beating the halfords kit in a head to head. although alex w did point out that there were more tools in the halfords kit for the same £90 price tag, i kinda like the idea of fewer tools for higher quality. anyway, my evening has now freed itself, so i'm going to check the facom range in a halfords on my way home. cheers all, james ps andy, we have a date with the a57 this year.. so our cars have got to be sorted !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 I have a Facom torque wrench and the quality and calibration controls really seem impressive. And the design is really attractive! Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JampJ Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Simple rule of thumb when buying tools! BUY THE BEST YOU CAN AFFORD!!!! Cheers C7 POW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Well, I am afraid I cannot afford Facom! The torque wrench was a gift... Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted January 26, 2002 Share Posted January 26, 2002 Facom are very good quality, and have a lifetime gaurantee, similar to Snap-on or Stalhwille, don't know about this Halfrauds stuff, as mentioned previously buy the best you can afford, (but what is the best?) or save some money and buy something better later. Golden Dancing Dragon of the Pearl River Tool Company Export and Import Ltd P.R.C. brand just won't cut it. Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted January 26, 2002 Share Posted January 26, 2002 I have 3 3/8 drive socket sets and 3 1/4 drive socket sets and 1 1/2 drive socket set - all Halfords pro. I prefer these to Teng but haven't tried facom. No problems with rust and I just like the way they feel. I suspect that's because they're the tools I've always used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted January 26, 2002 Share Posted January 26, 2002 Having just got another ratchet ring spanner (Halfords Pro--- really good)I had a word with the guy re. Facom. My local branch are 'dumping' them as a supplier due to poor service response and delivery promises. They're keeping their own, Teng etc. Sykes-Pickavant is also getting the elbow! They do a nice valve spring compressor with adjustable (both) ends which should get around the 'K' head difficulty. Thirty Seven UKP though. Golden Dancing Dragon Tools--- the best an apprentice can afford!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Mad Posted January 27, 2002 Author Share Posted January 27, 2002 i went for the teng.. it's lluuuurrrvvvely..... seems to do the job rather well too, although it didn't stop me from locking myself out of the house and garage with the job half done !!!!! oh, the ups and downs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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