George Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Easy enough, where do you buy your tools from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44014 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Trade tools and ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted March 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 18, 2014 Gidday Gasweld or Sydney Tools both in Taren Point. Excellent service and product knowledge. Buying tools - One of the best ways I know to spend lots of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neRok Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I like Repco tools. They are good quality for home handyman, good price, and they have lifetime warranty. Other tool brands also have lifetime warranty, but Repco is open all weekend (and public holidays), so it is actually convenient. Sometimes they have big sales (I got most of my Repco tools at near 50% off!), or you can find someone with a Repco trade card for more discount, and you can also get some bargains on gumtree/ebay occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Z Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I like Repco tools aswell. Very good quality for the money and have outlasted many of my snap-on and Kingcrome/Sidchrome stuff. Im also a fan of Stanley aswell for their moderate budget spanners and ratchets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZG302 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Depends on the tools. Hand tools, usually trade tools direct or Repco or Supercheap if on special for the right brands. For more serious stuff, my rotisserie of ebay, engine crane from Radum, or similar. For cheap power tools and consumables like flapper discs, Bunnings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Sydney Tools both in Taren Point. I was there a couple of weekends ago. 'Like a kid in a candy store' does not cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted March 21, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2014 I was there a couple of weekends ago. 'Like a kid in a candy store' does not cut it. Indeed, but no bags of mixed lollies for 50c - my last visit cost me about $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zedman240® Posted March 21, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2014 Sometimes I score some nice "well used" spanners etc at Sunday markets. Usually well made old Sidchrome brand mostly.. Bunnings for cheap ring/open end spanners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted March 21, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2014 Sometimes I score some nice "well used" spanners etc at Sunday markets. Usually well made old Sidchrome brand mostly.. Bunnings for cheap ring/open end spanners. Interesting - the next time the wife asks me if I want to go to the markets maybe I should go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly-s30 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Repco fills most of my general needs with very good quality semi pro tools that can be picked up at sales. I moved over from kinchrome sets and have added bits and pieces from Repco to fill the gaps. I even picked up a 13 & 14mm short and deep sockets for 1/4 ratchets that have proved themselves time and time again to get into tight and awkward spots that a 3/8 or even a ring spanner couldn't get into. Plus: you break it...return it, they exchange it, and wave you on your way. Other specialist tools such as stud extractors, or compression test kits, multi meters, I research and find online or dig deep for total tools. Bearing shops have surprisingly well priced stuff if your casually in there...worth a peep. Darius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 http://www.mobileworkshopsupplies.com.au/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 My 1/4 normal/deep Stanley set has been a life saver on a few occasions (up to 14mm). Repco is good if no sales on and you have an RAC card (at least in tas) save 20%. Nubco. Markets are the best. Especially for all good second hand landscaping hand tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azman1984 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Mostly from Supercheap but this could have a lot to do with staff discount haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ101 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 one of my favourite topics............tools..............have so many that are ornaments in the toolboxes in my garage. where do I buy. VEK tools at Smithfield Sydney Tools at Smithfield Austools at Dulwich hill Total Tools wherever and of course Bunnings gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 http://www.mobilewor...upplies.com.au/ This is my business. The best range of automotive tools in Aus. Give me a call. Ps mention this site for a site for a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 http://www.mobilewor...upplies.com.au/ This is my business. The best range of automotive tools in Aus. Give me a call. Ps mention this site for a site for a discount. Link goes to front page of this site using my iPad. red76z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neRok Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Link goes to front page of this site using my iPad. His previous link points to https://mobileworkshopsupplies.com.au/ I notice red76z sells KC Tools. They seem quite good from my experience. My house mate a few years back was a mechanic, and got a full set of KC when he started his apprenticeship. Everything just seemed to work good. I ended up pinching a 1/2 ratchet to replace my sidchrome one that was on the way out, and it is still working great years later. I believe KC and Kinchrome were once the same company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Kc and kincrome were once the same until the directors went separate ways about 30 years ago. Etc.ash.minimax.kc. All the same product made in Japan. Good stuff. Let me know if you require any trick bits from a socket to a hoist we stock it all. The best contact is my email toolguys@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ101 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 you sure they're still made in Japan? Kincrome stuff I've bought over the last 10 or so years has all been out of China I have KC Tools from about 25 years ago and they were made in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Kc and kincrome (WERE ONCE) the same until the directors went separate ways about 30 years ago. Etc.ash.minimax.kc. All the same product made in Japan. Not any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daretobedifferent Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Most of my tools are Kincrome. I purchased them at discount at the Kincrome factory in Scoresby. They sell factory seconds there i.e incomplete socket sets etc. You end up buying two sets to make one complete set however you will end up with nearly two/a spare of everything. The price for both ends up being cheaper than a new set from a store. Quality wise, they tools don't feel cheap/flimsy and I havent had any problems with them. In all honesty most tools will survive if you use them for their intended purpose. Its when you start using a screwdriver as a prybar ... then its obviously going to snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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