flared nut spanners

chunkz · Mar 26th, 2015, 21:17

has anyone got any advice about these type of spanners ? i need a 11 and a 14 mm and would like to hear any stories about good or bad makes of these particular spanners

cheshired5 · Mar 26th, 2015, 21:21

They're no different to buyong any other spanner in terms of you get what you pay for.
You'll probably find that Halfords will be a suitable compromise between quality and value.

chunkz · Mar 26th, 2015, 21:29

hi cheshired
ive seen the halfords ones look like a normal open ended spanner but with a bit more wraparound for the nut.
the b&q set look like the teng tools set in as much they have what looks like twice the biting positions - if that makes sense

cheshired5 · Mar 26th, 2015, 21:43

Hi, yes I understand what you mean.
I have a couple of bits from the B&Q Torq range and they're very good and I have lots of Halfords Advanced stuff.
You won't go wrong with either really.

Dancake · Mar 26th, 2015, 22:00

Most of the smaller sizes will be six point. Once you get to 17mm and above they are normally 12 point (or would be if there wasn't a section cut out). I currently use some Britool Expert flare nut spanners. They are not the Stanley made Britool ones though. They are Marque of Skill branded, which is apparently the older, better quality Britool stuff. Halfords Advanced Professional are also very good quality.

ITSv40 · Mar 26th, 2015, 22:08

Halfords Advanced Professional spanners really are the dogs doodars and a good price.

Mar 26th, 2015, 21:17	#1
chunkz Junior Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2015 10:35 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: ipswich	flared nut spanners has anyone got any advice about these type of spanners ? i need a 11 and a 14 mm and would like to hear any stories about good or bad makes of these particular spanners

Mar 26th, 2015, 21:21	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	They're no different to buyong any other spanner in terms of you get what you pay for. You'll probably find that Halfords will be a suitable compromise between quality and value. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Mar 26th, 2015, 21:43	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Hi, yes I understand what you mean. I have a couple of bits from the B&Q Torq range and they're very good and I have lots of Halfords Advanced stuff. You won't go wrong with either really. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Mar 26th, 2015, 22:00	#5
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:15 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Most of the smaller sizes will be six point. Once you get to 17mm and above they are normally 12 point (or would be if there wasn't a section cut out). I currently use some Britool Expert flare nut spanners. They are not the Stanley made Britool ones though. They are Marque of Skill branded, which is apparently the older, better quality Britool stuff. Halfords Advanced Professional are also very good quality. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Mar 26th, 2015, 21:29	#3
chunkz Junior Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2015 10:35 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: ipswich	hi cheshired ive seen the halfords ones look like a normal open ended spanner but with a bit more wraparound for the nut. the b&q set look like the teng tools set in as much they have what looks like twice the biting positions - if that makes sense

Mar 26th, 2015, 22:08	#6
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:41 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Halfords Advanced Professional spanners really are the dogs doodars and a good price.

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