132 Piece Stanley Tool Kit $150 (SAVE $140) @ Supercheap Auto

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  [Deactivated] on 29/01/2015 - 22:31

  +5

  grab this also while at SCA to further your stanley tool collection
  http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Stanl…

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    richox on 29/01/2015 - 23:42

    +2

    yeh +1 I have this compressor, craps all over anything else at the price point (unless you want to buy second hand)

    if you are thinking of getting a pokey little direct drive thing for 2-300, stretch your budget and buy this you wont be disappointed.

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      subywagon on 30/01/2015 - 02:06

      +2

      I've got it too and it's great.

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    FabMan on 30/01/2015 - 12:46

    +1

    Excellent idea, what would I do with it?

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  [Deactivated] on 29/01/2015 - 23:19

  +1

  How does the liftetime warranty work, do you have to send the tool to stanley and they send you a new one? I can imagine postage costs would be high meaning it could be useless.

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    Pete331 on 29/01/2015 - 23:39

    +1

    http://www.stanleytools.com.au/Warranty_terms

    You have to take it to the reseller and their stanley representative deals with it.
    I have waited up to a year for a kinchrome 1/2 ratchet replacement.

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    subywagon on 30/01/2015 - 02:08

    +1

    I snapped a Stanley ratchet (I put a hollow bar on it to use it as a breaker bar which I shouldn't have) when undoing an almost seized nut. I took it back to Supercheap and they gave me another out of a set.

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  Wallyt99 on 29/01/2015 - 23:20

  +13

  Any cable ties?

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  fantacular on 29/01/2015 - 23:31

  -3

  these combination A/F and Metric kits suck. i can't think of anything that uses A/F in australia except for american cars.

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    Pete331 on 29/01/2015 - 23:40

    +4

    Well it depends what you need it for. I'm from a farm and we have a heap of old gear that still have imperial bolts. But, yes all the new gear is metric.

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      thejew on 30/01/2015 - 09:51

      When you say the new gear, do you mean the last 30 + years? :P

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  [Deactivated] on 29/01/2015 - 23:31

  -2

  This is better value for money for a noob: https://www.masters.com.au/product/100463871/all-purpose-too…

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    richox on 29/01/2015 - 23:33

    +8

    bad advice that thing is a piece of absolute junk

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      [Deactivated] on 29/01/2015 - 23:36

      -4

      Yes for pro mechanics it's irelevant but for your average noob with not much money to spend and wanting to do an oil change it's fine, especially if you spray some wd40 on everything if it's an old car. 1/10 the price as well and better than the kmart kits

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        richox on 29/01/2015 - 23:39

        +1

        i honestly believe that kit would fail even a DIY user in a short time period. plus the potential risk of damage to what you are working on, really ruining your day

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        tdw on 30/01/2015 - 01:47

        +3

        if you're going to buy tools to do a basic oil change, then you'd be better off finding out what size tools you need and only getting those from the best brand you can afford. don't need a bunch of cheap filler tools you're never going to use

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        subywagon on 30/01/2015 - 02:12

        +4

        Those Stanley kits in my experience, ARE THE BEST for an average noob, or even a backyard mechanic like me. Anything cheaper will fail on you sooner than later. I'm a massive cheapskate, but I've been learning the meaning to the phrase, "A poor man pays twice." when using tools.

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        zeomega on 30/01/2015 - 21:39

        I have used such crappy tools before and whilst trying to undo a bolt on a car, flared the socket and rounded the nut a little.

        Bought a branded set of socket set and the bolt came out no problems, albeit damaged from the crappy cheap tool.

        Buy once, buy right.

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    Tuba on 30/01/2015 - 02:30

    +1

    I have a trade quality kit in my shed, but I bought this exact kit last time it was offered at $149 IIRC to throw in the back of my 4by when I go away, and its quite good.

    If I was buying a kit to do odd jobs here and there, this would be it. Its very comprehensive.

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  feisty on 29/01/2015 - 23:32

  +3

  Not a stanley fan. Too many issues with soft steel in their screwdrivers and ring open enders. I believe their chisels are still ok but the rest of is no better than trojan. Better out there even at the discounted price.

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    r3volt on 30/01/2015 - 00:31

    +1

    The newer fatmax chisels have gone to shit quality wise. I still have most of all my old stanleys but myself and the guy i work with have both had one of the new designed fatmaxs just snap in the handle from using it on hardwood.

    So many brands are heading south in quality now

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      feisty on 30/01/2015 - 01:58

      +1

      There you go. Not even their chisels are anything to go by. Since they bought out sidchrome they have destroyed the quality of that as well along with B&D Dewalt to name a few. I personally steer clear of any of the stanley brands for this reason.

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    jjcf on 30/01/2015 - 10:20

    The Stanley Sweethearts are sexy as hell and a bargain at ~$30-40 each.

    The Bunnings range stuff (Fatmax etc) are pretty shitty, but that's what you get for spending like five bucks. The Luban stuff is really nice quality at an Irwin price.

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  richox on 29/01/2015 - 23:37

  +1

  no idea why you 3/8 in addition to the 1/4 and 1/2. this kit probably represents good value for money in that you get a lot of sockets for the cash… but you just dont need anywhere near that range or that many.

  even a frequent DIY'er will only use 10 or maybe 15 of these parts, ever.

  look for a smallerm, more focussed kit - just metric, and with only 1/4 and 1/2 drive.

  best thing about this kit is inclusion of a breaker for wheel nuts and other such things

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    Tuba on 30/01/2015 - 02:39

    +4

    The real gain here is stuff all nonsense bits. Its pretty much all tools which most of these kits are not. What tool you will need for future DIY is anyones guess, so at the price, its good value as its likely already in there. At $280, Id pass on it, at $149, this is a bargain kit.

    As for the drive sizes, because an 8mm 1/2 drive socket is pretty unwieldy. While an 8mm 1/4 drive while around in most sets, its in my Kincrome 1/4 drive deep and shallow set, is not good for say Ford EA Falcon 8mm manifold and thermostat hosuing bolts, later Fords have 10mm bolts. A 1/4 drive IMO is stressed too much there, while a 1/2 would be too bulky to fit in the manifold and seat on the head properly, while a 3/8 drive in 8mm, would be ideal. You can use a spanner, but its a pain the arse. I know this is one car, and pretty old at that, but its just demonstrative of why a range of drives is not a bad thing IMO.

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  mshanann on 30/01/2015 - 01:15

  +1

  Whilst this is probably not suitable for a fulltime mechanic, it is a pretty impressive set for the money and should be more than adequate for most home DIYers.

  Comparing with this set from bunnings (which I recently purchased), the set from SCA seems far better value with the inclusion of all the deep sockets and spanners.

  http://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-64-piece-1-4-3-8-1-2-driv…

  Those deep sockets with the SCA set should also hopefully be able to do spark plugs (5/8" or 13/16")

  If working on a car, the only thing you may want in addition is a couple of torque wrenches and also some socket adapters to convert from 1/2" female to 3/8" male and from 1/4" female to 3/8" male. You can get the kincrome adapters from bunnings for about $5 each.

  In terms of torque wrenches, and value for money, the Tekton 24335 and Tekton 24320 torque wrenches can be had for about $50 each delivered from amazon to Australia.

  http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-24335-2-Inch-Torque-10-150-Foot…

  http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-24320-4-Inch-Torque-20-200-Inch…

  • this way you can lookup the newton/meters from service manual of the particular bolt you are working on - and not overtighten the thing.
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  AMLagonda on 30/01/2015 - 01:19

  My missus might not like another tool set… but I really want the long sockets lol

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    AMLagonda on 30/01/2015 - 02:27

    +2

    er I wasnt trying to be funny or anything :/

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      Tuba on 30/01/2015 - 02:43

      Should be cheaper ways to get quality deep sockets by themselves.

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  Rakddon on 30/01/2015 - 01:21

  Thanks!
  Ordered!
  Been waiting since the last sale last year.

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  Seiko on 30/01/2015 - 06:01

  +1

  I've had this set for quite a few years and think its very decent for a home setup. The case itself can separate into two pieces and they fit nicely into the sliding drawers of my tool box/chest.

  Main reason for buying it was to take camping out long trips. I had a break down 300 km from home with the family in the car and if I had had the most basic tools I would have been able to get the cast running there and then.

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  LoungeLizard on 30/01/2015 - 07:17

  Delete please

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  hawkers8905 on 30/01/2015 - 07:33

  +1

  They have this for half price too at the moment - not sure if it is worth posting a seperate bargain for it

  http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Stanl…

  Posted as a seperate deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/181044

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  TailsK on 30/01/2015 - 07:35

  +1

  How does this Stanley set from Bunnings compare? More tools for around the same price?

  http://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-176-piece-tool-kit-with-c…

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    browser on 30/01/2015 - 08:35

    Supercheap one is more comprehensive.

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  dan_1337 on 30/01/2015 - 09:25

  +1

  I've owned this kit for about 3-4 years and worked on multiple cars, stuff around the house, etc with it. Never had any issues with any of the tools in it.

  Only complaints are that the clips which hold the box sandwiched together aren't the strongest (I've broken 1 out of the 4 clips), and if you don't keep the foam insert between the two sides of the box, the tools rattle around when carrying them or in the car.

  Overall, I would recommended the kit!

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  Tuffie on 30/01/2015 - 12:20

  Apart from having no breaker bar (which I could most certainly use) is there much difference/advantage in quality and inclusions of getting this kit or this one because I need the allan keys and nut bits.. : http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Stanl…

  Or am I better off taking my 34.99 and getting some allan keys and nut bits separately and forgetting about that I won't be able to have it all in the box?

  I wish I bought the 201 piece one when it was $80 bucks.

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    dan_1337 on 30/01/2015 - 16:09

    It has a short breaker bar in it

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  Tuba on 30/01/2015 - 13:16

  There are some 'bits' in the kit of this deal, upper section, top left, you can see a couple of rows of them (theres about 20 pieces). That set you linked has oodles of them though, too many to be useful as a kit IMO. But then again, Ive never needed that many little allen key and torx 'bits'. I have dedicated sets of both anyway.

  This kit, is the one that covers most nuts and bolts in sockets and spanners, most do not do that and these are expensive. So Id opt for this kit, and buy add on 'bits' if required. But check whats in this and if those 'bits' will do what you need, theres a bit there now.

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  MasterScythe on 30/01/2015 - 13:45

  I have that exact kit.
  If they simply added a pair of those combination pliers\hammer, it'd be perfect.
  As is, it's still my go-to kit, and its never missed anything ive needed.

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  darian on 30/01/2015 - 13:52

  -1

  It's already sold out.

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  tightarse on 30/01/2015 - 14:38

  Thanks OP. Very nice first post.

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  muzzy1907 on 30/01/2015 - 15:16

  +1

  Purchased a different Stanley 123pc kit from Amazon during the Amex free shipping deal. For $50 sounds like it was a bargain.

  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009EMKLCC/ref=od_aui_detai…

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    deek on 30/01/2015 - 15:50

    With free shipping, that Amazon sourced set is definitely a bargain!

    Even with shipping, total cost is $105 AUS, which is still very good indeed.

    The Amazon set doesn't have the 1/2" driver, which isn't a big deal if you don't need the strength. The roughly equivalent set is the 201 piece set from Amazon, which will set you back nearly $160. Plus, includes allen keys.

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  browser on 31/01/2015 - 07:06

  I don't care much about allen keys as part of the kit, if you want anything decent with ball ends, then most certainly your will need a separate set. If you need to torque internal hex bolts, then you will need hex sockets. If you need something basic to assemble flat packs, one is usually included in the box. So, don't let allen keys become a deciding factor.

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  WalterPPK on 02/02/2015 - 09:17

  Nice. You don't really see any tool kits at this price point that include a decent breaker bar.