What happened Britool tools?
In April of that year, the original Britool company, now renamed Hallmark Tools, was sold to TradeMarque Tools Ltd who retained ownership of the Hallmark range. The franchise was dissolved and the range has been sold by mobile independent dealers and selected ecommerce sellers ever since.
Are Britool tools made in the UK?
The factory in Owen Road as it is today, under different ownership. In the same entry Britool claim that “after pioneering the first full range of bihexagon ring and socket wrenches to be produced and marketed in England, the company rapidly gained a reputation for the manufacture of high quality engineers hand tools”.
Is Britool British?
Britool – The British Tool & Engineering Company – have been at the forefront of the hand tool market since the Second World War, when they were the principal supplier of spanners, sockets & accessories to the British armed forces.
Are hilka tools good quality?
Hilka’s tools have been sold in the UK for over 50 years and the brand is synonymous with quality and value. We offer a wide selection of high quality products, our range varies from hand & power tools to tool storage and automotive accessories.
Are hilka tools any good?
5.0 out of 5 stars these are astonishingly good, especially considering the Rolson and Draper type crap For the price, these are astonishingly good, especially considering the Rolson and Draper type crap costs more… Hilka bargain! They run straight and true, no twist or oscillating in use.
What are the 2 main types of sockets?
What are the different types of socket?
- Hex Sockets. Hex sockets are the most common type of socket and come in two main types: hex/6 point sockets and bi-hex/12 point sockets.
- Socket Bits.
- Impact Socket.
- Spark Plug Socket.
- Insulated Sockets.
- Pass Through Sockets.
- Adjustable Multi Sockets.
- Oil Filter Socket.