Socket and ratchet set advice bahco

Socket and ratchet set advice bahco

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suzooki

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130 months

Tuesday 27th August 2013
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Hello, I'd like to invest in a socket and ratchet set and two in particular I like are the Bahco S106 (106 piece) and the Bahco S910 (92 piece).
In terms of price there is not much difference (20 quid) but I noticed the S910 has Torx bits 45 50 and 55 where as the S106 seems to have more spanners and few other bits.
Could you experienced folk here recommend which is the better kit for car/motorcycle diy jobs?

suzooki

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3 posts

130 months

Tuesday 27th August 2013
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Here are the specs from Bahco's catalogue:

S106
1/4” and 1/2” sockets, and combination spanners set
High performance alloy steel
Matt finish
ISO 1174
DIN 3120
Case: High Density Polythene (HDPE)
Contents, 106 pcs
12 pcs 1/4" hex sockets: 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 mm
10 pcs 1/4" hex deep sockets: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 mm
15 pcs 1/2" hex sockets: 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 32, 34 mm
9 pcs hex sockets AF: 3/8 7/16 (11) 1/2 9/16 11/16 3/4 (19) 13/16 7/8 (22) 1-3/16"
4 pcs 1/2" hex impact sockets: 17, 19, 21, 24 mm
4 pcs 1/4" socket drivers Phillips PH 1, 2, 3, 4
3 pcs 1/4" socket drivers slotted 4, 5.5, 7 mm
6 pcs 1/4" socket drivers hex 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 10 mm
3 pcs 1/4"socket drivers Pozidriv PZ 1, 2, 3
8 pcs 1/4" socket drivers Torx T 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 27, 30, 40
2 pcs 1/4" extension bars 50 mm/2" & 100 mm/4"
1 pc 1/4" sliding T-bar 100 mm/4"
1 pc 1/4" universal joint
1 pc 1/4" spinner with 2-component handle
2 pcs 1/2" extension bars 125 mm/5" & 250 mm/10"
1 pc 1/2" universal joint
1 pc 1/2" spark plug socket hex 21 mm (13/16")
1 pc 1/2" T-adapter
3 pcs L-Keys hex 1.5, 2, 2.5 mm
1 pc 1/4" ratchet, 60 teeth/6° action angle, quick release
1 pc 1/2" ratchet, 60 teeth/6° action angle, quick release
4 pcs flex head spanners 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 mm
13 pcs combination spanners 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 mm, on a practical removable tool-rack
1 pce removable three section plastic box with lid







S910
1/4” and 1/2” sockets, and combination spanners set
High performance alloy steel
Matt finish
ISO 1174
DIN 3120
Case: High Density Polythene (HDPE)
Contents, 92 pcs
12 pcs 1/4" hex sockets: 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 mm
10 pcs 1/4" hex deep sockets 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 mm
13 pcs 1/2" hex sockets: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32 mm
2 pcs 1/4" extension bars 50 mm/2" and 100 mm/4"
1 pc 1/4" sliding T-bar
1 pc 1/4" universal joint
1 pc 1/4" bit holder
1 pc 1/4" bit adapter
1 pc 1/4" spinner with 2-component handle
1 pc 1/4" magnetic adapter
5 pcs 1/4" bits Phillips: PH 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
3 pcs 1/4" bits slotted: 4, 5.5, 7 mm
3 pcs 1/4" bits Pozidriv: PZ 1, 2, 3
6 pcs 1/4" bits Hex: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm
8 pcs 1/4" bits TORX®: T 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 27, 30, 40
3 pcs 5/16" bits TORX®: T 45, 50, 55
2 pcs 1/2" extension bars 5" & 10"
1 pc 1/2" universal joint
1 pc 1/2" spark plug socket hex 21 mm (13/16")
1 pc 1/2" x 5/16" bit holder
1 pc 1/2" T-adapter
3 pcs L-keys hex: 1.5, 2, 2.5 mm
1 pc 1/4" ratchet, 60 teeth/6° action angle, quick release
1 pc 1/2" ratchet, 60 teeth/6° action angle, quick release
4 pcs flex head wrenches: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 mm
6 pcs combination spanners: 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17 mm on a practical removable tool-rack
1 pc removable three section plastic box with lid





suzooki

Original Poster:

3 posts

130 months

Saturday 7th September 2013
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I want to thank everyone for posting their thoughts and advice. In the end I stumped up the cash and went for a Teng 3/8 socket ratchet (tm3839) to get me started. The Teng set is not comprehensive, so no deep impacts or strange bits and the like supplied but it'll do what I need for now, plus the bigger sets were way out of my budget. I'll definately be looking to pick up a Bahco or Halfords Pro set in the near future to cover all the angles.