yeah toolstation is the better bet,they tend to have better service and actually have stock in the shop.

TS are good but then it is owned by teh same guy who had Screwfix. He seems to have ironed out the things he didn't like about Screwfix and made it better. You need to be selective though.

Mike

I used to always use screwfix, because they had a wide range and were cheap.

Somethings i really like about screwfix is that have a decent range, nest day delievery (when they turn up) prices cheap (although getting less competitive) but they stock a lot of their own brand sh#t, I bought 10 rads from them, shitty quality so sent them back and got a better lot from BES) Although they do include the instructions to download which is good

I like tool station but there is a lack on information on their website. Just looked at adjustable wrenches on Toolstation, they don't state the brand which is disappointing. e.g. they have 2 types of 10" wrenches on tool station a standard one for £3.91, professional for £8.12, whereas screwfix sell a bacho for £20.

I bought a cheap one before and it was a total waste on money, one hard turn and I loosened the jaws

Its false economy buying cheap hand tools as you break them and then end up paying for the better quality. I like Bacho stuff, it seems solid quality

I some times use screwfix for van stock however they try to play the big boys in there catalogs saying buy 10 and get it at this price' so I fill in the ticket takes a while .
Then get to counter they go though my order' same old crap you wanted 10 we only have 2. this on a simple item such as a single plug socket.
Dont waste your time on them.
Maybe ok for the DIY market
dECK

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Is it any different if you order it from the website, perhaps they pick get it up from a different depot, but I suppose for a trade you want to just go and pick it up a lot of times

If only you could mix the two up, i like toolstations site where you can check whats in stock to save wasting time going to the branch to find they have not got what you want . i wish screwfix was more like argos it would save so much time with the stock checking thingy .

Nick

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If it isnt broke dont bloody touch it until it bloody well is and if it is broke then make drawing of the connections before you remove the broken one and replace with a new one LoL

You can check stock at your local Screwfix branch but you need to dial 0800 0680338 and choose option 2. You then tell them what store and what items and they will let you know if the store has stock and how many.

Having said that the Toolstation way of doing it is better.

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Darren

Property Refurbishment & Maintenance Dorset