Reply With QuoteYep. Thanks for that info. I'm well aware of the differences. I'm a machinist.
Should the OP's mate feel the need to use BSW sized spanners, go for it. If it were me, AF all the way.
Swaggie
I often go to Sunday markets,mainly pick up shifters as the boys are always loosing them.They often have heaps of whit worth spanners of all types and brands there as well.
In fact i was at the Beenleigh Sunday markets recently(for those of you that live in the area),and one guy had a whole box of whit worth sockets and spanners for sale.
Most stuff is very cheap,i often pick up very good quality shifters,at ridiculously low prices.
Master
Yep. Thanks for that info. I'm well aware of the differences. I'm a machinist.
Should the OP's mate feel the need to use BSW sized spanners, go for it. If it were me, AF all the way.
Lord Jock
On a recent trip to NZ I was browsing through Hayes Store in Invercargill and picked up a set of 3/8 drive WW sockets to add to my tool kit.
They were Kokon brand made in Japan and decent looking kit.
Surprisingly Hayes had a huge assortment of WW spanners and sockets.
Cheers, Mick.
1974 S3 88 Holden 186.
1971 S2A 88
1971 S2A 109 6 cyl. tray back.
1964 S2A 88 "Starfire Four" engine!
1972 S3 88 x 2
1959 S2 88 ARN 111-014
1959 S2 88 ARN 111-556
1988 Perentie 110 FFR ARN 48-728 steering now KLR PAS!
REMLR 88
1969 BSA Bantam B175
Swaggie
With a full set of AF and metric spanners or sockets you will still find a couple of whitworth sizes that they will not fit perfectly.Originally Posted by banarcus
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Eurotech tools do new sets of BS/Whit spanners and sockets. All four X 4 in Kotara are vendors or Eurotech have a website, where I have bought replacements for lost tools in my main tool chest.
Whitworth
The tools themselves seem good quality
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Fossicker
SupporterGday guys you may consider a set of Metwrench sockets and spanners they will get out ot trouble as they will fit ww,af and metric.
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RoverLord
Considering how cheaply you can get Whitworth tools of good to excellent quality from markets, boot sales, garage sales and op shops, I have difficulties seeing why anyone would want to buy new ones.
Mind you, most of mine are either inherited or I bought new in the days when a lot of cars still used them, and people weren't giving them away.
John
John
JDNSW
1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol
LordRover
SubscriberThere's a mob in Melbourne, Ringwood actually, called The Healey Factory. Your mate's car is exactly what they're into. Ok, I doubt they supply tools, but a phone call might come up with a list of suppliers. And, yes, he shouldn't be trying to fudge it with metric or A/F tools, or those things that are supposed to 'fit all'.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
YarnMaster
SupporterTrouble with 2nd hand ones they are usually worn out so close inspection is needed & open ended spanners are usually stretched. Most good tool suppliers can supply new ones, even cheep ones are usually better than 2nd hand.
LordRover
SubscriberHard to disagree, especially if the car is to be a 'true' restoration. I'd want new bolts and nuts if I could get them, and new tools so I didn't wreck them by slipping and burring.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
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