The rigours and demands placed on workshop hand tools are nothing short of extreme. Socket sets and spanners, in particular, need to be built to meet and exceed these harsh conditions. That’s why JBS has invested in the maximum construction and design quality for their tools and sets for workshop mechanics and technicians.
We have both the JBS 69-Piece Socket Set and 14-Piece Spanner Set for this test drive. Both these sets have proven industrial performance and have been built to provide lifelong, reliable use in busy workshop conditions. For our testing, we have paid our good mates Rodney and Andrew from Superior Auto Sports in Mona Vale another visit.
They have been using the JBS tools to rip into some client servicing and repairs to give us valuable feedback on their experience with these tools. Andrew and Rodney service regular vehicles as well as building and servicing a wide range of engines for various private race teams, from modern to historic race cars.
69-PIECE SOCKET SET
This solid 69-piece Socket Set has a long list of features that combine to make
this kit a real asset to any workshop. The sockets and accessories are manufactured from chrome-vanadium steel and are fully polished. They don’t just look the goods, but you can feel their design and construction quality.
They meet the hardness and torque requirements (BS4006 and ASME B107.1.2002 and ASME B107.5M.2002), and to keep these babies safe and together (sixes ranging from 4mm up to 19mm), the set is supplied in a steel case. The kit includes ¼”, 3/8″ and ½” Drive- Metric and A/F. Chatting with Andrew from Superior about how this kit performed, he shared.
“I’ve got to say I have enjoyed using this socket set. The ergonomics and shape of the grips, the crisp click of the quick-release rachet, and overall quality and strength of the chrome-vanadium steel make this a real workshop-worthy investment.”
Andrew continued, “We have and still do own JBS hand tools in our workshop, and they have lasted extremely well over the years. You can really swing off these tools when required, and they stay true and strong. They survive drops and knocks and just keep on performing.”
14 PIECE SPANNER SET
This set includes 14 Combination Ring and Open-End Spanners ranging in size from 6mm up to 19mm. Again, they are manufactured from polished chrome-vanadium steel so you can trust this spanner set’s strength and longevity and the are supplied in a nylon pouch clearly labelled with spanner sizes keeping this set well-organised and safely secured will be a breeze.
The combination of the metric open end makes them a quick and reliable option for a massive range of tasks. Asking Andrew about his experience with the 14-piece spanner set, he shared: “Using these spanners to load up and really tighten nuts is excellent.
I have been using them also after I have used battery-powered torque wrenches. This shows how much strength and load you can apply to these spanners. It doesn’t matter how advanced power tools get, every mechanic or technician will always still need a top quality spanner and socket set.”
THE WRAP-UP
Investing in top-quality hand tools like these JBS products is something that once you do, if you take good care of your tools, you should only have to do once in a lifetime. Knowing that JBS has invested in the maximum quality should give most customers confidence that JBS has your back with these industrial, tried and tested tools.
The steel case and nylon pouch are also welcomed inclusions that should keep your tools well-homed for decades to come. You got to be happy with that!
• Proven industrial performance
• Chrome-vanadium steel
• Fully polished
• Meets hardness and torque ratings