Bahco S106 Socket & Spanner Set, Metric 1/4" & 1/2" Drive, 106 Pieces

This is a great buy for home DIY enthusiast or a professional. Admittedly it's expensive but well worth it considering the amount of tools within and the quality of the product. I am usually able to take just this case with me and get general jobs done comfortably. The amount of different heads within make very short work of finding the right tool for the job. The case itself is solid and bright so it can be seen easily although it is plastic. I suppose if it was metal the case would add more weight to an already quite hefty load of tools so plastic probably was the best choice. The handle is very comfortable to hold, a decent size and non slip.As noted previously watch the little L. keys as they are very easy to lose, their holding area is the only one which isn't a tight secure fit. Had the manufacturer made them a tight fit it's reasonable to assume the user would risk bending them getting them in and out so there's not a great deal to be done about it other than be aware they are there.

I work for myself and after a recent, large job, I added this tool kit to the cost of the invoice, rather than adding my usual percentage to the materials and what a treat to finally receive it! You can tell just by handling the different parts of the kit, that they will last a lifetime if looked after properly. Extremely comprehensive selection of sockets and spanners, all set into a very solid feeling, sturdy case. Before purchasing this, I had a good look around at other alternatives and I can honestly say that for the money, you will not find a better socket and spanner set on the market! As a builder, I was often finding myself on jobs where I was not expecting to need sockets or spanners of any kind, only to discover something that required both and be left in a position where I would have to borrow said items from a friend - this will never be the case again. Very handy (albeit weighty) sized bit of kit to put in the van and carry from job to job 'just in case'. I might not need it often but from now on, I will never be left needing to leave a job again, to track down some obscure socket / spanner size for some equally obscure and unexpected part of that job. In short: BUY THIS KIT! It is BRILLIANT!

I bought this as i have just bought my first house and wanted to build a collection of good quality tools for carrying out work in the house, in the shed, in the garden and on the car.This is a comprehensive collection of very high quality tools for the price paid (£144.95) that cover every application i am likely to have for them. At this price its a no-brainer for genuine Bahco gear, if you price up the individual sets and components in this set then you will see why!I have used this set many times since buying it and would highly recommend it whether you are a DIY enthusiast or a tradesperson. My father is always asking to borrow it and is impressed by the quality...he was a marine engineer to trade.NB********One downside in my experience i would note is that this is quite a heavy object which in the case of my order was quite poorly packed, during delivery it had almost completely burst through the side of the cardboard box, the item was still perfectly intact with all pieces still in it, this may just have been rough handling by the delivery service.

Why did I wait so long to buy these? I have a background of mechanical engineering and in my spare time enjoy working on mechanical equipment including engines. In the past I have managed with my eclectic mix of tools built up over many years and many of these were bought from local hardware shops or suppliers when there was an urgent need and so the quality varied. I finally got frustrated when over a two-day period one of my ratchet drivers broke and in addition a socket rounded off a nut. After doing a bit of research I came across this set of tools and decided to buy them although they were a little on the expensive side. How I wish I had bought these years ago and avoided lots of frustration and wasted time. This set is just what I need and seems to have all the tools and sizes I will need for metric fastenings. The quality of the tools is very good, the case is well designed and sturdy and holds each individual tool securely and the orange colour works for me allowing me to easily find it in my workshop. Looking forward to much more tinkering...