Sidchrome tools - cheapest ever?

[deano59]

I have a sidchrome wall cabinet I bought when I started my apprenticeship when I was 18 im now 54 and still use that same set every day here at home .a few pieces have been misplaced over the yrs . I have quite a collection of tools ranging from snap on down to Stanley .
I don't think sidchrome are anywhere the same quality they were 30 yrs ago but I would still buy them over spanners from super cheap. end of the day I get what you pay for

[Krait]

Originally Posted by deano59

I have a sidchrome wall cabinet I bought when I started my apprenticeship when I was 18 im now 54 and still use that same set every day here at home .a few pieces have been misplaced over the yrs . I have quite a collection of tools ranging from snap on down to Stanley .
I don't think sidchrome are anywhere the same quality they were 30 yrs ago but I would still buy them over spanners from super cheap. end of the day I get what you pay for

Am of a similar vintage, had Sidchrome spanners and a Minimax socket set as an apprentice. Ditched the Sidchromes in the 80's for serious work when I had repeated issues with tailshaft shaft bolts coming loose on my rallycar due to the jaws flexing. Bought Stahlwillie replacements and never had another issue.