I'm bout to invest in a set of ratchet/geared spanner set (7pce). I've roughly priced up a kincrome set at work, and will do the same in a sec for sidchrome. Both have a 5deg/72tooth design.

Any advice?

I like sidchrome stuff... so if prices are pretty comparable i'd be going sidchrome.

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I use sidchrome at work, admittedly i didnt pay for them so price didnt worry me, but they go good.

I use Bluepoint, Kincrome, TTI and Powerbuilt ratchet spanners on a daily basis,out of the three I like the Kincrome ones the best, as they have the smallest size head, making them good for confined spaces. Also they have a nice positive 'feel' to them (although that might just be in my head!)

Have had a few problems with the Bluepoint ones, swapped about 3 under warranty. No problems with any of the others.

Sorry, haven't used the Sidchrome ones, so not sure on them.

Andrew

I have a set of the Kinchrome ratchet stubby spanners (combination style)
Had them about 4 years, no problems except #1 son lost one

Only drawback is the thickness around the ratchet end - get whichever brand is thinner!

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Too many cars, and too little time.

I heard theres a place in brissy that sells good ones

Gearwrench ones are my pick.

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Dean Hutton's first car was a Mini.

I recently bought a Kincrome reversible spanner set that is both metric and AF and covers 17 sizes which you change by swapping socket heads. It cost $79 reduced from $142 at Gasweld in Hurtle Square. Well made, properlver switch to change direction and very innovative design.

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1965 Mini Van (1360)
1970 Mk2 Cooper S (1310)
1978 Rover SD1 V8 (4.6)
1996 Land Rover Discovery V8 (4.0)

I've got the same set - they're lovely to use, but I often bump the little direction toggle switch while using them... that's a bit annoying



is that like a cross between a socket and a spanner? IE the handle is a bit like a spanner, and you put a hollow socket into it

I've got a set like that, awesome to use, but it usually stays in the cupboard, somehow it didn't make it into my "regular use" tools

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I have a set of Gearwrench ones. Well made, but- don't buy the straight ones (no offset) that you have to turn over to reverse. They just do not fit in most places when needed.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

i have a powerbuilt set, loving them.

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speed costs....how fast do you want to go...

Sears Craftsman and you can get neat little hex headed sockets to match - which I find myself using more often than not.

Cheers, Ian

I have a Kincrome set and they are great. Wish I had them years ago. But they appear to have only recently been invented.

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1969 Cooper "S"
1967 Mini Deluxe
1973 Clubman Van (the fleet spare)
1978 ex 1275 LS ("Wizard" Eaton Supercharged)
2015 HSV GenF GTS(occasional drive & tow car)
2019 MINI F55 Cooper S

I think they might have been around for quite some time. My boss has a few scattered about the workshop which look as old as me. That might be exaggerating but ill take a guess and say 10-15 years old.

i have 2 sets of kincrome ratchet spanners had them for about 5 years never had a problem with them but try not to use them on really tight nuts or bolt's as that can damage them.

cheers dan

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Cheers Dan

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+1 vote for kincrome

They come in varying shapes and sizes. stubby ones with the flexible neck are handy.

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

i have a set of kincrome but they have the flexi head. So those spots where the normal bent spanner wont fit you just bend the head a bit more lock it into place and then ratchet away. To change direction you shift head over the other way.

I think these these are much better then the solid state non-flexi head ones allows access to many more places

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