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I came to realise this week that a very small, ratchet socket set would be very useful for working on Imelda the Effer so I'm on the hunt.

I've found this...
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/tools/car-mechanic-tools/socketry/socket-sets/?SEAAK695&0&t5_329
But I think I want one with a handle even if it's just a couple of inches.
Has anyone got the perfect set they would recommend?
TIA

You have got to have the tools to do a good job Beth

heres a great little set and only £15 at the moment
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_163049_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

John Pell wrote: wrote:

You have got to have the tools to do a good job Beth

I spent some hours this weekend on three bolts, loosening then tightening then loosening, adjusting and then tightening and I was using a little no.8 closed end spanner because that was the only thing I had that fitted the small space I had to work in. Some of the moves were just a tiny fraction at a time. I could have finished the job doing that had I not needed to be at work so yes, if it means I can work faster I'd like to have this tool to hand.
Not unreasonable I feel??
You have reason to say otherwise??

That looks good Paul but I can't see what sort of dimension the handle is. My current socket set is fairly compact but was too clumsy for the thermostat job. Perhaps the requirement of the thermostat job are unique, hopefully I find the tools before I need to do it again!!
I never want to do it again!

I've not failed yet with ratchet spanners + assortment of socket sets. I have 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 (two sets of both of these). And a shed load of sockets.

Just buy more it makes sense

I've seen micro ratchets in a local motor factor, made by Laser & about 2.5" to 3" long. Probably not great quality but you're not going to be able to put much force on it anyway.

Sealey do a 90mm length 1/4" drive too

Ratchet spanners are essential in my toolbox these days too, especially if you can get them with a flexible head.

As you are a Teng tool warrior
Teng Tools do a nice 1/4" drive set :

T1436 36 piece 1/4" drive socket set covering 4mm to 13mm with regular and deep 6 point sockets and some small torx bits as below.

1/4" drive 6 point regular sockets: 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 13mm
1/4" drive 6 point deep sockets: 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 & 13mm
1/4" drive accessories: Frp ratchet, coupler adaptor, 3/8"F: 1/4" M adaptor, universal joint, 2" & 4" extension bars
Hex Key: 1.5, 2 & 2.5mm
Bits: Flat: 4 & 5.5mm. Philips: PH1 & PH2. Pozidriv: PZ1 & PZ2. HEX: 5 & 6mm. TX: TX10, TX15 & TX20

With a lifetime warranty

On Flea bay for £36.97 inc P&P link below:
TENG T1436 36 Pce 1/4" Drive Socket Set 4mm-13mm with Reg & Deep Sockets Completed