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[K2-K6]

An accessory pack that will enhance the power tool in first post, but useful to any 1/4 hex drive type chuck

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Milwaukee-Shockwave-Compact-Pieces-Torx/dp/B0851FV7NR

Currently at £11.90 for quickbit chuck and good range of bits in decent quality.

It's the PZ2 (I think) is a good match for jis type heads.  Although a very good range in this little pack for many things encountered, automotive or else.

[Skoti]

An accessory pack that will enhance the power tool in first post, but useful to any 1/4 hex drive type chuck

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Milwaukee-Shockwave-Compact-Pieces-Torx/dp/B0851FV7NR

Currently at £11.90 for quickbit chuck and good range of bits in decent quality.

It's the PZ2 (I think) is a good match for jis type heads.  Although a very good range in this little pack for many things encountered, automotive or else.

Looks good, includes tamper proof torx bits and also cheap as chips to buy.
Let us know if the quality is acceptable.

Please don't use PZ2 (pozi drive) on JIS screws tho, you'll risk damaging them.

[K2-K6]

I should have expanded my comment about the PZ2 as I seem to recall one of our eminent members on here noting that from their experience. 

I haven't checked yet, and so put "i think" as note to it.

I've had a single T handle jis one I've used (bought in 1970s) for these, but broke it recently. A good fit in correct screw, I accidentally moved it to an angle too far ... and snapped the end off the blades.

Its hardened, which had made it last so long without appreciable wear, but ultimately vulnerable to my handling in that situation.  I've yet to get another similar to that.

The bits supplied by the reasonably competent brands do last longer than the more unidentified types sold generally.

I'm involved in things other than these Honda too, giving more spread to the others in these sets.

Recently just to change a washer pump on mundane car, located behind and below headlight and accessed through wheel arch, there was 15 torx fixtures to get in there, for which the powered and suitable bit just speeds things up.

Also, if anyone is involved  with car ZF autobox service, there's oil filter inside the box pan, that can have 30 or so torx fix, for which this arrangement is ideal.

[neat street]

Some of the accesories you buy are for different tools... Impact drivers should use bits that are not too hard or they will snap, they should be able to `flex` with the `impact` where as hard ones can be used for non impact screwdrivers (thats enough for the tech stuff. As far as tools and cordless go a few of the manuafcturers have gone into the CAS system (cordless alliance system) the pros and cons are that you can buy from some different makes and not worry about what platform you are on, the negative is that you have to wait for all to agree to up-grade the batteries to a `latest` or different system that may be better. Some companies are owned by a group, such as Milwalkee, AEG, Atlas Copco, Ryobi ect (TTI) some even share or buy products and have them put in their brand name and colours such as most of the woodworking tools in the Hilti range (some made by Bosch, ect). I remember doing a show many years ago  when a customer came to the Wolf stand and wanted to by from an `English` manufactured product as he did not wish to by Japnese, he purchased a power plane (which was made by Makita and badged Wolf), so unless you know, you have no idea who makes what and where it comes from??

[AshimotoK0]

Well just recently got the same borescope camera for mob. 'phone that Nigel (K2-K6) has. Incredible for what it cost me.

This is my latest project ... organising my parts into some semblance or order and manageability.

They are Magnusson from Screwfix. The smaller ones were BOGOF recently but the deal has finished now and the large ones are currently heavily discounted... they have removeable bins, which is a really useful feature.

Next purchase is a thermal label printer ..to label everything. and IR camera attachment for my iPad ... this is really to look at electronics I am currently designing but great uses on bikes .. I hope. Waiting for a decent used but almost new one to show up.


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[SumpMagnet]

Those bigger ones with the removable trays look like EXACTLY what I need ... might have to grab a couple

[Laverda Dave]

I used something similar to those portable type trays with the hinged lids that are great until the clips break off from use resulting in having to use elastic bands to keep them closed which is fine until the day comes when you forget to put the rubber band on and everything falls on the floor as you pick the case up (as happens on a regular basis with my 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 sockets sets not the plastic clips and hinges have all disintegrated over time).
I know keep all fasteners, electrical connectors etc in wall mounted drawer cabinets. Obviously not portable and wall fixed but very handy.
Obviously Ash has a mega amount of parts etc so he needs all those boxes!
I still have a few of the trays type that I keep woodscrews etc so I hardly open them!
https://ebay.us/m/kf1LGa

[AshimotoK0]

Youv'e put me in a bit of a downer now Dave (joke) ..I have loads of those wall mounting drawers for my electronics stuff but these are much more portable. And I like the way they clamp to each other too.They are so good looking that Cathy even  let's me take them into the house!  The clamps look fairly robust for plastic and TBH it's not as if I am going to be opening them very often .. unlike say a plumber would if he kept his fittings in them. You look at all of those M8 12mm A/F and M10 14 A/F nuts and dread to think how much DS would charge you for them.

[neat street]

The Festool systainers (system containers) are great for storing all sorts of bits with a fantastic range and in lots of varied sizes They were the first to clip together (made by Tanos part of the same company), if any parts gets damaged, they can be replaced, lid, clips, hinge pins the lot. They also do a range of transportable systems to move them around and a storage for them (Sysports) as well as being able to make your own racking system (with the help of their shelves). Festool only has one main colour (grey, although some limited editions can be different) Tanos (not as well known in the UK has lots of different colours available one of the main stockists of Tanos UK https://www.systemcontainers.co.uk/contact-us (AKA Bunnys Bolts) I have a large range of the Festool ones that I have used for about 25 years.

[AshimotoK0]

The Festool systainers (system containers) are great for storing all sorts of bits with a fantastic range and in lots of varied sizes They were the first to clip together (made by Tanos part of the same company), if any parts gets damaged, they can be replaced, lid, clips, hinge pins the lot. They also do a range of transportable systems to move them around and a storage for them (Sysports) as well as being able to make your own racking system (with the help of their shelves). Festool only has one main colour (grey, although some limited editions can be different) Tanos (not as well known in the UK has lots of different colours available one of the main stockists of Tanos UK https://www.systemcontainers.co.uk/contact-us (AKA Bunnys Bolts) I have a large range of the Festool ones that I have used for about 25 years.

Bloomin 'eck they look classy and top notch ... but way beyond my budget for just storing Honda Parts

[K2-K6]

Along with my son, we use different items and look at quite a few boxes etc.

Those Magnusson boxes are pretty substantial and resilient, there was all manufacturers at two different local trade shows for us to compare recently.

One at Kempton Park (organised by a a substantial local tool shop) many manufacturers bring whole range there to compare.

Another at Sandown Park, with different building trade focus also good.

I'd have confidence in most of them with the robustness clearly and substantially stepped up in recent years of manufacturing from each of the competitors.

[Laverda Dave]

Along with my son, we use different items and look at quite a few boxes etc.

Those Magnusson boxes are pretty substantial and resilient, there was all manufacturers at two different local trade shows for us to compare recently.

One at Kempton Park (organised by a a substantial local tool shop) many manufacturers bring whole range there to compare.

Another at Sandown Park, with different building trade focus also good.

I'd have confidence in most of them with the robustness clearly and substantially stepped up in recent years of manufacturing from each of the competitors.

Is that the Kempton Park Autojumble Nigel? I've never seen anyone their selling storage boxes it if anyone does I'd be interested as the existing boxes I bought as part of my racking package from Big Doug have all disintegrated, they seem to get more brittle over time and shatter.

[K2-K6]

No, not the auto jumble but a individual tool trade show Dave.

Its organised by D+D tool shop of Twickenham, and supported by all the manufacturers that trade through them, plus other individual suppliers. My son picks it up on "faceace" I think. Even drove me over there this year (I did help fix his car though  ) it is is more build trade focused, but also with tools into automotive etc. Nit sure of frequency, whether annually or more.

Also two in last month at Sandown Park a similar arrangement.  Build trades three weeks ago, and Mechanex (automotive trade mag I pick up at motor factor i use) specifically motor trades focus.

All no cost entry, even had a free bacon butty + T-shirt at Sandown 

I don't know which form box you need, but Linbin was always very good in industrial stuff in the past https://www.richardsonsuk.co.uk/linbin-containers/c147 for garage fitout etc.

[Laverda Dave]

Thanks Nigel, I'll look out for the next event at Kempton Park👍.

[neat street]

D&M Tools in Twickenham, and their show is always in October. As stated, parking and entry is free and is a great show to visit.