PRODUCT NEWS
We’ve gathered our picks of the best new kit we’d love to find under our tree on Christmas morning
The Nutcracker
This 30-piece metric/stubby/star ring-spanner set would make a great gift and features not only both regular and stubby length spanners, but also includes a set of double-ended star profile spanners from E6 to E24, designed specifically to fit Torx® bolts. Manufactured from high-quality chrome vanadium steel with a mirror polished finish, these spanners promise durability and precision, while being neatly organised in an EVA foam tray, designed to fit roll cab drawers. Metric standard sizes included: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22mm. Metric stubby sizes: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18mm. These are all bi-hex (12pt) profile with 15° offset head for improved access. The addition of the four Star spanners make this a useful and versatile set — designed to fit Torx® bolts, they ensure a secure grip and efficient torque application. Sizes included: E6 - E8, E10 - E12, E14 - E18 and E20 - E24. Part no: 8481. lasertools.co.uk
Let’s off road
How about this to stuff this in the stocking of your Landy-loving friend or family member? The steel credit card sized multi-tool is crafted into the classic Defender silhouette and features 11 practical tools including a bottle opener and tyre gauge. It’s a super handy device that’ll slip into their wallet and come in useful all year round. Part no: LHTT619RDA. britpart.co.uk
Knock, knock…
These new hammers (3lb club, four weights of ball pein (12-32oz) and a 20oz claw are all available) feature high-strength glassfibre shafts and shock-absorbing thermoplastic rubber (TPR) grips, making metal shaping or component ‘persuasion’ more comfortable for longer. The heat-treated carbon steel heads are tough and durable, and the range of shapes and sizes available mean you’ll always have the right tool for the job if a couple of these end on your Christmas list! lasertools.co.uk
Put a sock in it
No stocking would be complete without a pair of socks, and these toe-warmers celebrating the most famous Mini of them all, Paddy Hopkirk’s 33 EJB, will be just the ticket for the classic lover in your life. Made from 80 per cent combed cotton, 17 per cent polyamide and three per cent elastane with seamless knitting to create a sock with no stitches, they’re comfy too, and are available in sizes 4-7 and 7 ½-11 ½. heeltread.com
Mug of cocoa?
A fab stocking filler, this travel mug will not only keep your beverage of choice hot in the workshop, but it also comes complete with a surprise inside – a 1/4in hex chrome vanadium steel 72-tooth micro ratchet bit driver with b
