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The Amazing Halford 3/4" Socket set Thread

Satriale · 2017-02-09 00:04:42

Lads and Lassies. Is this the deal of the year and we only a few wet weeks into the new one? http://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-professional-21-piece-socket-set-3-4 Did you get one? Are you happy? Will life ever be the same again? Is Alfie1 our favourite new Boardsie? What will you do…

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Lads and Lassies. Is this the deal of the year and we only a few wet weeks into the new one?

http://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-professional-21-piece-socket-set-3-4

Did you get one? Are you happy? Will life ever be the same again? Is Alfie1 our favourite new Boardsie?

What will you do with yours? Post your pictures, tell us your socket anecdotes.

Roll up, roll up!

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#2 09-02-2017 01:06AM

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Alfie for taoiseach!

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#3 09-02-2017 01:12AM

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Thanks for the nomination

The post that started it all http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=102458330&postcount=648

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#4 09-02-2017 01:14AM

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i got one. dont know if ill ever use it. i keep the bars under a bed as a self defense thingy.

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#5 09-02-2017 01:19AM

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Got one too, went out today to do an oil change on the prius and unfortunately the sockets wont fit Might have to buy a Massey Ferguson.

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#6 09-02-2017 01:29AM

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Cocoon wrote: »

Got one too, went out today to do an oil change on the prius and unfortunately the sockets wont fit Might have to buy a Massey Ferguson.

14mm on the Prius sump I believe, might be possible to get an inner reducer sleeve for the 19mm socket. 4 foot pipe in the 3/4 cracker bar and Bobs your uncle! This set is obviously indispensable!

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#7 09-02-2017 02:08AM

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Satriale wrote: »

Lads and Lassies. Is this the deal of the year and we only a few wet weeks into the new one?

Yes, done and dusted, will be a hell of a BA to take top spot from this one.

Did you get one?

Yes

Are you happy?

Ecstatic

Will life ever be the same again?

I have actually totally forgotten my life , prior to getting these sockets, but I presume it was more an existence rather than actually living the dream.
I have little doubt, that in our twilight years, we will look back to the day, when Alfie1 changed our lives for ever.

Is Alfie1 our favourite new Boardsie?

Yes, of course.

What will you do with yours?

Loads of uses, when you live on a farm.

Anyone who doesn't live on a farm, who finds themselves with one of these sockets sets, should seriously consider buying a farm and at least two tractors.

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#8 09-02-2017 08:19AM

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I previously chickened out of making some alleged handling improvements as my rear subframe is a few mm forward of where it should be.... and the fear of wringing bolts that have happily sat under the car for how many years in Irish weather.

I'm reconsidering it with this beast. I'm not sure that's a good thing!!!

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#9 09-02-2017 08:45AM

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Go for it. In fact, I'd recommend stripping the entire body from the chassis and doing a full rebuild. Is there any 50mm nuts or bolts on it at all?

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#10 09-02-2017 09:22AM

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Am I missing something....
That set is â‚¬300 & doesn't have a wratchet.

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#11 09-02-2017 09:23AM

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I can feel my nuts tighten at this deal !!

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#12 09-02-2017 09:28AM

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I find this socket set great way to unwind after a stressful day working on laptop. Hefty and proper man sized bars and sockets, pick them up, fix some imaginary bolts - it just so therapeutic. I am considering installing some bolts thru the wall of the shed to take the experience to next level.

Alfie1 for President!

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#13 09-02-2017 09:34AM

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As porsche boy pointed out, there is no rachet in this set but look closely at the box and you will notice that the moulding where the sliding T-bar sits is exactly the fit and shape for a rachet. My neighbour has a 3/4 set with a ratchet and guess what?.......the rachet from his set fitted exactly into the Halfords moulding. So it must be either a manufacturing cock up or a bargain basement spec. €30 is still great value though, even without a rachet.

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#14 09-02-2017 09:36AM

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porsche boy wrote: »

Am I missing something....
That set is â‚¬300 & doesn't have a wratchet.

It was 30 quid, which is an insane bargain

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#15 09-02-2017 09:38AM

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I'm using the larger sockets for shaping scones in the kitchen and indestructible flower pots

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#16 09-02-2017 09:59AM

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marklazarcovic wrote: »

I'm using the larger sockets for shaping scones in the kitchen and indestructible flower pots

I use them to scoop up the tears of people who missed out and feel they must be negative about the €30 3/4 socket set.

I use these fantastically tangy bitter tears to make a big bath of sauerkraut.

I lower myself into the bath with the socket set just out of my reach and try to empathise with these people.

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#17 09-02-2017 10:01AM

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Satriale wrote: »

Lads and Lassies. Is this the deal of the year and we only a few wet weeks into the new one?

http://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-professional-21-piece-socket-set-3-4

Did you get one? Are you happy? Will life ever be the same again? Is Alfie1 our favourite new Boardsie?

What will you do with yours? Post your pictures, tell us your socket anecdotes.

Roll up, roll up!

Argh, missed this! Anybody selling? ðŸ˜‚

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#18 09-02-2017 10:03AM

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I use a 3/4 to 1/2 adaptor so now I have a grand beaker bar for the main socket set & a few associated paper weights.

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#19 09-02-2017 10:57AM

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If I stumbled across this on the Halfords website and saw it for €30, I wouldn't have been aware it was a bargain at all. What's the difference between this and what they have in Lidl and Aldi every few weeks for €20 odd? Just the size of the sockets?

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#20 09-02-2017 10:59AM

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cormie wrote: »

If I stumbled across this on the Halfords website and saw it for €30, I wouldn't have been aware it was a bargain at all. What's the difference between this and what they have in Lidl and Aldi every few weeks for €20 odd? Just the size of the sockets?

About 15.5kg of lifetime guaranteed metal.

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#21 09-02-2017 11:08AM

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cormie wrote: »

If I stumbled across this on the Halfords website and saw it for €30, I wouldn't have been aware it was a bargain at all. What's the difference between this and what they have in Lidl and Aldi every few weeks for €20 odd? Just the size of the sockets?

You couldnt take down a suspension bridge with a Lidl set...

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#22 09-02-2017 11:31AM

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Special Circumstances wrote: »

I use them to scoop up the tears of people who missed out and feel they must be negative about the €30 3/4 socket set.

I use these fantastically tangy bitter tears to make a big bath of sauerkraut.

I lower myself into the bath with the socket set just out of my reach and try to empathise with these people.

Have to agree. A new just thread to save the feelings of the few. BA is becoming more PC than a Californian College Campus.

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#23 09-02-2017 11:48AM

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rex-x wrote: »

It was 30 quid, which is an insane bargain

The link in the OP says €300
Was it a typo?

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#24 09-02-2017 11:51AM

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Not a typo, but that's only the Delboy price to lure you in to the real 150 sale sticker

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#25 09-02-2017 12:10PM

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Got to say that I have ZERO use for any socket set, I have never used one in my life, but after reading the original thread and this one I can't help but think I have missed out. Haha.

Glad for the boardies who got the deal.. For those that didn't. Better luck next time.

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#26 09-02-2017 04:49PM

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I think it only fair that the first person to round off a big nut with these 12 point sockets posts..... a sort of therapy for those that missed it.

I for one am kind of hoping that I am finished taking off hub nuts to replace CV boot...... that said there is a lot of satisfaction in a well fitted boot, all greased and secured and watertight protecting an outrageously expensive Japanese OEM joint!

Well wear to all that got them, sure to bring a smile to your face whenever you use them! :D

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#27 09-02-2017 05:52PM

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landmarkjohn wrote: »

I think it only fair that the first person to round off a big nut with these 12 point sockets posts..... a sort of therapy for those that missed it.

I for one am kind of hoping that I am finished taking off hub nuts to replace CV boot...... that said there is a lot of satisfaction in a well fitted boot, all greased and secured and watertight protecting an outrageously expensive Japanese OEM joint!

Well wear to all that got them, sure to bring a smile to your face whenever you use them! :D

If you ever give up the day job, you've a career writing soft porn anyway...

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#28 09-02-2017 06:17PM

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Im not sur why everybody is complaining about them being too big, or not having a user for them. I'm finding uses all over the house, little day to day jobs

Son's getting a little taller, used it to adjust the saddle on his bike

Broken screen on your mobile device? The precision screwdriver adaptor attachment is perfect for those small delicate jobs

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#29 09-02-2017 06:48PM

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Jesus those pictures are as big as the sockets themselves

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#30 09-02-2017 06:57PM

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I could have resized them, but then you wouldn't have experienced it in all its 3/4" glory

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#31 09-02-2017 08:47PM

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cletus wrote: »

Im not sur why everybody is complaining about them being too big, or not having a user for them. I'm finding uses all over the house, little day to day jobs

Son's getting a little taller, used it to adjust the saddle on his bike

Broken screen on your mobile device? The precision screwdriver adaptor attachment is perfect for those small delicate jobs

Where is the Yorkie Bar?

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