Draper Tools

wf9 · Post by **wf9** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:07 pm

Whats the general opinion on Draper tools as far as power tools and in particular hand tools go, just that i recently noticed my main tool provider has just published the a range on thier site and was wondering whether to give the range a go.

Im in need of a new household kit, you know with the basics range needed for small DIY jobs.

Any comments appreciated.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:11 pm

I have used Draper hand tools in the past and they have always been good and fit for purpose

I have no idea about the power tools though

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:57 pm

I have got a fair few draper tools, from the 'expert' range.

Most of it is good quality and offers good value.

As for the powertools, not sure who makes them, i have a draper expert router, its identical to the Trend.
The budget power tools are okay, not the best, but probably a bit better than Ferm or similar cheapy brands. I have a random orbit sander, dying now, but its 5/6 years old and been well used. The grinder i had lasted about 2 years, with very heavy use. Cant complain for the prices though.

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wf9 · Post by **wf9** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:35 pm

cheers folks, this is what im going to buy

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Got a bit of a sparky job on in the house so i thought i'd treat myself for my troubles. I'll let you know what I reckon.

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:28 am

I reckon draper make halfords pro range too ! just a comment being a mechanic there is no diffrence in there spanners or socket sets except the wording.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:06 pm

Tinman wrote:I reckon draper make halfords pro range too ! just a comment being a mechanic there is no diffrence in there spanners or socket sets except the wording.

I have a few halfords professional spanners and they are quality

Sometimes they have some good offers on at Halfords.

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:24 pm

Well i use em a lot as snap on are too epensive and when it breaks i need to wait till i see the snap on tool guy to exchange it then its more waiting

But halfords you just walk in and say broke that and they replace it there and then usually

and lots cheaper too .

Ye halfords have some nice ratchet spanners at £40 just now they would cost maybe £300 from snap on

I also have a draper multi meter and its a very nice bit of kit

Only ever broke a 1/4 ratchet and my heavy handed aprentice jumped on my breaker bar in the frosty weather and snapped it

so for ten years using halfords stuff hard every day thats really good.

Oh i also have a draper mulcher for the garden scares the hell out of me when it sucks up a stone

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:16 pm

Make a note of whats in that set wf9, you may well have half of it.
Or be able to omit a few things and save a few quid.

Tinman, i know what you mean about the snappy stuff, expensive, but in some cases, worth every penny! Another thing that i like, is the backup, i got a ratchet repair kit for an old ratchet bought 25+ years ago from snap on.

Draper, couldnt get one for one thats only 3 years old.

Anything that really gets a lot of physical, i buy snap on. Pry bars, adjustables etc. 8-)

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:12 pm

I have just noticed..... take this rare oppertunity to note that Bargain tools, and Snap on are in the same paragraph

wf9 · Post by **wf9** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:50 am

Cheers hitch but i considered that and for what i was getting in the pack i thought i might as well replace my worn out old stuff and get the whole shebang!

By the way it arrived today, excellent service as per usual, and now to work!!!