Thread: Any feedback on Kincrome tools?

I have a faint recollection that kincrome tools are ok. I've got an allen key set of their that is ok so far, but that is no good indication. I think that their torque wrench is ok from memory, or at least so those said when I asked about torque wrenches last.

Well it doesn't have to be military strength because it will only get used a few days per year, but I would rather spend $300 on something that's going to last 25 years, than around half for a "GMC" style item.

Off on a slight tangent - I cannot believe how cheap some of this GMC stuff is. I asked a salesman about it and he said people will buy 'disposable' tools just to get 1 job done, and then chuck it out.

I use em and I like em... so far...

Speaking of which I need to get my torquey back off wazza!

Kincrome are good gear if you arn't going to be using them every day, esp something like a torque wrench where you can pay big bucks for them and get little use! I've got a 1/2" kincrome socket set that's been used and abused on a farm for 4 years as a toolset for keeping in the ute and there's been no problems with it. From memory my set has a lifetime warrenty as well. If the torque wrench has a lifetime warrenty too then that's all you need to know, eh?

I've got a mate who bought a GMC generator 6 years ago and every 8 months he returns it under warrenty... the only good thing about GMC is that they don't question the warrenty when you come back to throw the item back at them! LOL!

Kinchrome seem to be good quality (can be a bit exxy) and also have lesser quality tools marketed under other names (Chrome Tech & Super Tool)
Welcome to the Kincrome Group Website

If you're Melbourne based and can get to Scoresby on a Friday Kinchrome dispose of old/damaged stock direct from their warehouse.
The selection changes from week to week but there are always damaged tool boxes (that can be straightened), socket sets in damaged boxes, discontinued stock plus lots of other odds & ends. Always end up buying something I didn't know I needed....

They can be found on Lakeview Drive on the Industrial site behind Caribbean Gardens.

Happy Shopping........Colin

spudboy;

Every bit of tool I own is Kingchrome , Screw Driver Set , 1/2" Socket Set , Spaner Set , Alan key set , They are cheap and reasonably good quality , haven't damaged or broken anything yet , and I do a lot of work on my vehicle. I'm also about to purchase a Kinchrome Torques wrench , not sure about lifetime warranty thing thou but I'll let you know tomorrow when I pick it up.

I bought a Kinchrome torque wrench about 2 years ago and have been very happy with it. It seems well made and hasn't given me any problems.

OK - That's all pretty positive stuff. Reckon I'll go and get one this arvo then.

This is SUCH a good forum

Thanks for the advice.