michael adams wrote:
"ARW" wrote in message
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The Rolson brand is ****e.

They do/did a small socket set with around 40 graduated sockets
in two ranges a wrench and various other bits and bobs which Maplin
were flogging off for around £4 a pop.

All in a nice fitted black plastic box.

Only the *******s who designed the box made sure the plastic "catch"
would fail after a few uses. And didn't supply the rubber bands
which are necessary if the whole debacle isn't to be endlessly
repeated.

There's nothing better than scrabbling round on the floor under
benches or tables looking for 40 odd sockets and other bits and then
trying to
work out which of the closely fitted holes they're supposed to fit
in. Oh and the box won't close unless the ratchet is fitted with the
otherwise useless blue plastic ring. This is the only instance
I've ever come across where with all the other bits correctly
arranged, a box still won't close properly unless an extra piece
is included

No wonder they were flogging them off. And guess who bought
two sets as they were such a bargain ?

And all the other *******s on other brands who design some of these
these boxes to such tight tolerances - oh aren't we the clever ones
- that its impossible to close them unless the plug is arranged in just
the right way. Want to include some extra bits or fit a longer flex ?
Forget it buster !

michael adams

30 years ago I bought a socket set from a car shop and still have it. I
think it cost about 40 quid, lot of money in those days. The socket set is
fine, the case is utter crap - it just will not close properly.
Come to think about it, I have several smaller socket sets in the garage.
None of the cases close properly.


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