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Amtech tools

  • 26-05-2011 12:42pm
    #1
    hughjohn
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    Was in the local army surplus store today to pick up some camping gear.
    I noticed a lot of "Amtech tools" (spanners, pliers etc).
    Just wondering are they American Technology as the salesman said or are they cheapo chinese stuff or somewhere in the middle quality wise?


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  • #2
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,237 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    hughjohn wrote: »
    Was in the local army surplus store today to pick up some camping gear.
    I noticed a lot of "Amtech tools" (spanners, pliers etc).
    Just wondering are they American Technology as the salesman said or are they cheapo chinese stuff or somewhere in the middle quality wise?

    They tend to be very soft, ok for very occasional use or to get you out of a spot of bother. I got stuck in the uk broken down and the only spanners I could get were by them and I broke the 2 I needed, literally snapped in half!! Draper are a little more expensive ( still lower end ) but will outlast any of that am tech stuff and if it a few cheap tools you want it's what I'd recommend


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
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    I bought an Am-tech socket set late last year, and have been somewhat disappointed about the quality of it. A couple of bits had to be replaced already, for example the socket coupler on the T-bar fractured, failure that I have never experienced before even with other cheapo sets.

    The same tools sold as Am-tech appear under many names. For example, the 1/2" and 1/4" drive set I have is sold under Mannessmann brand too. Incidentally the 3/8" Mannessmann set I have had for 15 years has been excellent and still feels like new, so it's doubly disappointing about this newer one.

    Ratchets and sockets themselves seem to be ok, so I might get away with replacing the broken items with ones of higher quality. Based on my experience I would recommend this particular brand for occasional use only.


  • #4
    b318isp
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    I have an Amtech 1/2" drive torx and allen key set which seems fine, no problems over about 4 years of occasional use.


  • #5
    johndaman66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,099 ✭✭✭johndaman66


    darragh o meara wrote: »
    Draper are a little more expensive ( still lower end ) but will outlast any of that am tech stuff and if it a few cheap tools you want it's what I'd recommend

    I'd tend to second that. In terms of price and quality they seem to strike a good compromise. If like me you carry out a bit of routine maintenance on your own and family members cars or bikes they might be perfect for your needs.

    I do believe Halfords tools are rebadged Draper but I am open to correction on that one.


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