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My trusty old workmate is finally falling apart, its over 30 Years old so not complaining. but the question is; Is there anything better these days? What should I replace it with?

Hopefully this is the right place to post this one. I find myself with a space in the tool box for torque wrench with a maximum Nm rating in the 150 - 250 to cater for properly torquing wheel bolts / nuts (I believe the T6 should be at 180Nm). I've already got a low range Snap On for working...

I'm thinking of getting an 18 - 20v Impact wrench, one that will remove the wheel nuts, 180Nm. I don't have lockers, more trouble than they are worth. I would also use it for other jobs ie removing the brake disks, again 180Nm. So any suggestions? I have looked at quite a few from eBay specials...

Ok, guys, I got watching the vlog below and it got me thinking is it time to buy some new axle stands. The stands I have are fixed type, not ratchet and I made them sometime in the 70s. They have served me well but watching that vlog got me thinking which type is the most reliable? If you watch...

I am looking to get a decent cordless ratchet drive, probably 1/2”. It’s for general home use, so don’t need to pay for professional grade equipment. Anyone got any recommendations ? Thanks, Pete

So I am looking to put together a little toolkit for the van. It’s use is as a camper, so not used for work and I will not be doing any mechanical work to the van. The toolkit is meant to be useful bits and bobs to adjust cupboards, seats or other fixings in the van, if needed, and to fix any...

Hi all! My first thread on here but been trawling through this site for years, so hopefully doesn’t flop! We (me & dad) have built bespoke racking in the cargo area and thought I would share as I can’t really find much about this on here or other forums, mainly just the premade stuff (correct...

Can anyone help... Having taken the van apart again , its time to use the right tools for the job or risk making expensive mistakes. VW Seam to like to use allsorts of different heads ...found a set from machine mart that contain all this...... Bit holder 10mm hexagon x 3/8" sq. drive Bit...

Hi all, About to buy a cordless combo drill and want to make the right choice as can see me soon getting a jigsaw and circular saw and want the batteries to match. I don’t do loads of diy but want reliability and for them to last and can see me doing more. Will Ryobi kit do or should I just...

HI i tried to search the forum, I am trying to find the size of the front caliper alan bolt it seems to be 9mm odd size me thinks. Could any one shine some light on this please. TIA

Hi Does anybody use one of these or can advise on a good one Andy PROFESSIONAL 12V DIGITAL CAR TYRE INFLATOR PUMP HEAVY DUTY COMPRESSOR 5060452746371 | eBay

Carista saved me from having to go to get my airbag fault unlocked after fitting a leisure battery under the drivers seat... a useful tool in my opinion... video below! DuB-EnG: CARISTA OBD2 Review - Bluetooth Car Computer scanner with dealer level technology, it works

I am trying to fit some new seat covers and the arm rests need to be removed. I can see the bolt but it's not a torq Is it a star? So the real question is which tool and size do I need? When I looked on Amazon and Harry Halfords they all look like torq bits which just spin inside Thanks

I'm in the market for what the Americans call a " 'shop vac", any recommendations? Needs to be wet or dry and cope with abuse. It won't be needed to delicately hoover curtains or pick up pet hair, in fact it won't leave the garage.

I picked up a nice compressor for peanuts a year or so ago from a mate who does clearances from bankrupt suppliers and haven't bothered doing anything with it so far. When I broke a cordless ratchet a few weeks back I decided to move onto using airtools and picked up a hose reel cheap from Lidl...

It's time to retire my current torque wrench as it is at least 25 years old, and doesn't go high enough for T6 wheel bolts. Any recommendation from the resident mechanical experts ? It's for home use only, needs to go to 180 Nm, and I have a smaller torque wrench for low values (up to 25 Nm)...

Bit of a random sale thread but been having a sort out and have loads of older dewalt tools that i need to get rid off, im not quite giving them away but realise there are not worth a great deal and thought i would stick them on here before they go to eBay Checkout the pics below, the right...

Hi to you all, I'm new to the forum. It's been so helpful to read all your discussions. We picked up our T6 conversion this week, 2017 acapulco blue, converted at Waveney Campers, in Norfolk. First meal and night out in her planned for tonight! We are hoping to drive her down to Greece later...

I changed my wheels today, fronts to the rear and rears on the front diagonally (any other people still do this) . only took me most of the day as the wheels were welded on, I'm glad I didn't have to change a wheel on the motorway!!!. I have a standard set of Devonports does anyone know what ft...

Dear tradesmen and women... I am currently looking to replace my now defunct impact driver and drill set as I can no longer source the batteries. I have been looking at the New Makita Brushless range with the 18.v batteries and I also like the look of the blower that takes the 2 batteries...