Challenge 42 Piece Toolkit with Box £5.99 and 3 Others Further Reduced ~ Argos (Free C&C)
The Challenge 42 piece toolkit will ensure that you are well equipped for completing all of your DIY projects and is suitable for new starters and enthusiasts alike.
Adjustable wrench .
20 screwdriver bits and bit holder.
8 hex keys.
1 set of pliers.
Claw hammer.
Spirit level.
Measuring tape, .
10 cable ties.
Carry case.
I'm glad they describe the first item in the toolbox as an adjustable wrench and not an adjustable spanner as wrenching is what they do.
I was trained as a mechanic in the RN when I was 16 (back in the 70s) and I would only ever use one of those things in an absolute emergency; they wreck bolt heads and nuts. I have no idea of the quality of the ring spanners in the other set but at least they have six points of (probably tight) contact rather than a loose two which will round the corners.
Sorry, indoctrinated at an early age.
Tyranicus66
1 Feb 174#26
People that buys tools at argos should not be allowed to use or review tools.....
jshodgson
2 Feb 173#32
Don't listen to this poop. If you are looking for a tool kit to have as a stand by to put up the odd picture or tighten the odd screw then these are perfect. If you are a semi professional mechanic or tradesman then they are not suitable. Hence the price point.
All comments (39)
millarcat
1 Feb 171#1
Thanks, good prices for these sets :smiley:
timtheenchanter
1 Feb 171#2
Thanks. Ordered this.
jiall
1 Feb 171#3
Ta :smiley: ordered for collection, got to wait 5 days though :confused:
othen
1 Feb 171#4
Good post, well done.
These tools would be fine for jobs around the house, and are as cheap as chips.
linxadu2
1 Feb 171#5
Great thanks. Just what I was after
OiNutter
1 Feb 171#6
Ordered, 5 day wait aswell tho :smiley:
Cheers
Th3 Ripper
1 Feb 171#7
Hot.
Purchased the drill bit set. If I need a really high quality bit for a specific job I tend to buy the relevant bit. But for general jobs around the house this will do nicely.
Thank-you OP.
azeem_
1 Feb 17#8
75 piece was good, but it's out of stock :disappointed:
_g_ to azeem_
2 Feb 17#36
Think Lucky escape.
The first set; price seems about right. not a great deal, but everything should be about usable.
The 75 piece set however with sockets and spanners is an area where cheap ones absolutely can and will cause you a lot of problems.
srk76
1 Feb 17#9
I just reserved.. not ordered :sunglasses:
From_the_Midlands to srk76
1 Feb 17#30
Which store?
fishmaster
1 Feb 171#10
I imagine it will be a Challenge to use these for anything useful. Cheap but crap.
flamesong
1 Feb 178#11
I'm glad they describe the first item in the toolbox as an adjustable wrench and not an adjustable spanner as wrenching is what they do.
I was trained as a mechanic in the RN when I was 16 (back in the 70s) and I would only ever use one of those things in an absolute emergency; they wreck bolt heads and nuts. I have no idea of the quality of the ring spanners in the other set but at least they have six points of (probably tight) contact rather than a loose two which will round the corners.
Sorry, indoctrinated at an early age.
Tyranicus66 to flamesong
1 Feb 172#13
Good ones (bahco etc..) with no deflection in the jaws won't round off a nut. But alas this is not a good one, its cheap and nasty and will break your knuckles given half a chance.
shug119
1 Feb 17#12
Good find
Uridium
1 Feb 171#14
Just be careful If pulling a nail out with that cheap claw hammer...likely to just bend in half....
Alex235
1 Feb 171#15
Every home should have a toolkit just in case, even if you don't know how how to use them :laughing:
Oh, heat for the price.
SENNYO1
1 Feb 171#16
Totally agree but BAD TOOLS WILL ONLY SERVE TO MAKE THE JOB AT JAND WORSE. These are just cheap and nasty. :confused:
SENNYO1
1 Feb 171#17
That's HAND.
omarmahmood
1 Feb 17#18
4.5/5☆''s from 133 Argos reviews suggest they're not that bad.. Plus this deals heat keeps rising so either the Argos reviewers together with the hukd community are wrong or you are hahaha :laughing:
SENNYO1
1 Feb 171#19
No experience tells me that. :wink:
eset12345 to SENNYO1
1 Feb 17#20
maybe you'd like to tell us all how much you spent to hang the odd picture or change the fuse in a plug
FoxRaynard to SENNYO1
3 Feb 171#38
Your no experience tells you that ? :neutral_face:
theskippies
1 Feb 17#21
there's a challenge
SENNYO1
1 Feb 17#22
I have bought these cheap sets in the past and that's exactly what they are cheap.
You get what You pay for.
I learned the hard way like I'm sure others will too.
Now when I buy tools I buy quality so they last.
captain_cab
1 Feb 171#23
Spirit level, pliers and at a push spanners will be the only things lasting after 6 months. But yes cheap price.
cfphoenix
1 Feb 171#24
I bought a similar toolbox from Argos 10 years ago. It now needs to be replaced. Thank you OP. Heat added.
Mine has been subject to lots of use and abuse, and lasted 10 years (Well, the box's covers broke, and are now being held together with a cloth tape). I also have the socket set, which has been reliable and still in good condition. I seldom use it now, as I have the £150? set from Halfords for my car jobs.
mutley1
1 Feb 171#25
Really good price. I have a shed full of tools already so dont really need any more, but added heat for the £5.99 box :innocent:
Tyranicus66
1 Feb 174#26
People that buys tools at argos should not be allowed to use or review tools.....
SENNYO1
1 Feb 171#27
Lol love that :smile::smile:
tikketeyboo
1 Feb 171#28
ordered one off these 6th Feb be in stock thank you great find
johnnyd57uk
1 Feb 17#29
no stock down south ?
Mihir95
1 Feb 17#31
out of stock at my local
jshodgson
2 Feb 173#32
Don't listen to this poop. If you are looking for a tool kit to have as a stand by to put up the odd picture or tighten the odd screw then these are perfect. If you are a semi professional mechanic or tradesman then they are not suitable. Hence the price point.
jasee
2 Feb 172#33
No, sorry, not for any set which contains sockets or spanners or adjustable wrenches, These need to be made from Chrome Vanadium steel, looking at the Argos website, only Carbon steel is mentioned, this simply isn't hard enough for these items. If you are simply screwing in a few screws, buy a screwdriver set!
omarmahmood
2 Feb 17#34
760° is Hotttttt:sunglasses:
The_Bounty_Bear
2 Feb 17#35
I brought a challenge corded drill withstood tool box of 2 boxes of accessories many moons ago. The drill was okay but has long since expired but I still regularly use all the bits that came with it. Good buy
SLAMaLAMB
2 Feb 172#37
Same can be said for anything however it's more logical for people that aren't in the trade to have something like this to tackle minor tasks like putting up paintings/pictures etc. Even if you possess quality tools, it doesn't mean the person will be any better at doing the work. Anything more than basic tasks, then it's worth calling a professional in to do the work.
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Opening post
The Challenge 42 piece toolkit will ensure that you are well equipped for completing all of your DIY projects and is suitable for new starters and enthusiasts alike.
Adjustable wrench .
20 screwdriver bits and bit holder.
8 hex keys.
1 set of pliers.
Claw hammer.
Spirit level.
Measuring tape, .
10 cable ties.
Carry case.
Challenge Xtreme 75 Piece Socket and Wrench Set £8.99 Was £19.99
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/7002881
Challenge Xtreme 246 Piece Drill Bit Set £14.99 Was £24.99
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4148573
Challenge Xtreme 119 Piece Mechanics Set £15.99 Was £29.99
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/1515611
Happy shopping!!!
Top comments
I was trained as a mechanic in the RN when I was 16 (back in the 70s) and I would only ever use one of those things in an absolute emergency; they wreck bolt heads and nuts. I have no idea of the quality of the ring spanners in the other set but at least they have six points of (probably tight) contact rather than a loose two which will round the corners.
Sorry, indoctrinated at an early age.
All comments (39)
These tools would be fine for jobs around the house, and are as cheap as chips.
Cheers
Purchased the drill bit set. If I need a really high quality bit for a specific job I tend to buy the relevant bit. But for general jobs around the house this will do nicely.
Thank-you OP.
Lucky escape.
The first set; price seems about right. not a great deal, but everything should be about usable.
The 75 piece set however with sockets and spanners is an area where cheap ones absolutely can and will cause you a lot of problems.
I was trained as a mechanic in the RN when I was 16 (back in the 70s) and I would only ever use one of those things in an absolute emergency; they wreck bolt heads and nuts. I have no idea of the quality of the ring spanners in the other set but at least they have six points of (probably tight) contact rather than a loose two which will round the corners.
Sorry, indoctrinated at an early age.
Oh, heat for the price.
You get what You pay for.
I learned the hard way like I'm sure others will too.
Now when I buy tools I buy quality so they last.
Mine has been subject to lots of use and abuse, and lasted 10 years (Well, the box's covers broke, and are now being held together with a cloth tape). I also have the socket set, which has been reliable and still in good condition. I seldom use it now, as I have the £150? set from Halfords for my car jobs.