Great vid, and great kit!!! I’ve shadowfoamed 8 drawers so far in my tool boxes, and apart from looking amazing, it massively decreases the time wasted rummaging for a specific tool! The new easy-peel foam is much easier to use, holds tools tighter, and looks smarter than the original foam, so I’ll be swapping the last 3 of my old inserts with easy-peel soon enough... 👍🏼
Nice. This exact case is why I bought some Shadow Foam, transferring my Halfords advanced spanners from my old busted case and adding some new sockets. I didn't think about adding screwdrivers to the top, might have to revisit that.
Great Video Jonathan, had my eye on one of those modular storage cases for a while and what a great addition you’ve made too it with the shadow foam. Extra space for more tools with no compromise. I’ve got a few of the modular trays and other Halfords damaged tools you seriously can’t got wrong with the majority for the quality and price.
I’ve got a Halfords Advanced Tool Trolley and a Halfords 3 draw mobile chest as I ran out of room in the Trolley. Need too shadow foam the 3 draw chest stop things moving around. Thinking of getting the case for extra storage and an easier solution too grab if I’m going anywhere.
I feel the same now I look at the thumbnail! But we wanted to show that you can use Shadow Foam in conjunction with other organisers! 😃 Also, the Halfords insert had the sizes printed on which was nice to keep
@@ShadowFoamhave you guys looked at doing stamps for size imprints? Something that goes over a soldering iron and brand like a cows arse would work nicely 😅
Definitely gonna do this, considering my original 200-piece Halfords plastic toolbox (I bought from the exact same store) isn't looking so healthy. I'd thought about going with their modular system but always wanted the option to fill them with the tools I already have rather than purchasing new ones. Game changer!
@@ShadowFoam Middlewich (it's Jim Griffiths on my other account). Wanted to check out the video again as I'd very much love to get one of those modular kits and consolidate my tools with Shadow Foam. Just planning it out in my mind. :)
After watching a few of your videos I’ve finally ordered your ShadowFoam starter kit. 👍 Time to organise my roller cabinet to stop everything scattering all over!
I’ve never said a halfords set looks good before but that looks incredible, I have the thandle torx set because I wanted them and didn’t want to price of the snap on ones and they are great although I’ve worn off the writing
I've been using Halfords tools for years and am yet to brake one. I have a Halfords tool chest and for value for money i think they are spot on. Love the spanners and sockets. Only thing i find is the lock on the tool chest draws can be a bit fiddly. PS, I got my screwdrivers free as well, I'm pritty sure they came with oil.
@@ShadowFoam A long time, Couldn't give you a date but i've got two sets, One in my tool chest in my work shop and i've got another set in my lorry for when i'm out on the road. The lorry set is new as unfortunatly i left my screwdrivers in a truck services after carrying out a repair on the lorry. Bugger. I haven't broken any yet, just had to replace a set i lost. I've also got the impact screwdrivers where the shaft comes out the other end of the handle so you can wollop it with a hammer.
Nice. A friend of mine used Halfords tools while working as a fitter in a fish processing factory and he never had any issues with the tools, the company or the warranty. He'd worked as a motorbike race mechanic and in the army, (REME I think) so he knew his way around these things. Cheers for the tips in here.
Great video, seriously considering picking up some halford boxes and shadowfoam inserts for my tools. One video I would love to see (if you haven't already and I just missed it) is how you'd cut for wired tools. I've a mixed of battery and wired and am unsure how I'd go about cutting for the cabled tools. Cheers!
The only thing I tried replacing on my 26 year old Halfords advanced socket set was a 10mm socket about a year ago. The chrome had started to take off. The store near me wouldn't replace it as I didn't have the receipt. Even though it's a known fault of Halfords receipts fading away so you can't read them. Contacted customer services, who said they would replace it. Never did. Eventually went to another store who replaced it no problem.
Halfords tools are excellent. I still use the socket set I bought 40 years ago and it's like new. Looks like Shadow Foam can take things to the next level!
You should make a Klein hand tool shadow foam video I’m in Canada and they make allot of high quality hand tools screw drivers, pliers, etc mostly geared towards electricians but also good tools for us Millwrights love your content great work Cheers ! Robert Butler
Love it, got halfords kit after snap on was stolen and honestly no real complaints although the newer stuff isn't quite as good in my opinion. Got some from halfords professional, to old advanced to the newer kit. Would love to see you do the halfords boxes
This stuff looks good I may order some for my roll cab. Seems like it might be a good idea to have your own scalpel made with a flat at the top of the handle, then a sliding blade/grub screw to lock it to the correct depth. Just a thought, keep up the good work😊
I used Halfords professional tool range when I was panel-beating and fitting, the tools always worked as intended. I had a 1/4" ratchet-driver fail once and it was exchanged without question under the lifetime warranty. I bought and paid for pretty much all the tools I needed within a few months, which my colleagues who went down the Snap-on route could not say, they spent years paying for expensive tools that did exactly the same job; the only Snap-on kit I had were a 10mm clip-remover and a palm-ratchet socket screwdriver, both of which were excellent, but I wouldn't have spent the money on them, I happened to have had them given to me.
Both Teng and Gedore have similar systems. I have had a Teng roller case for about 8 years now and a couple of the smaller hand cases. The tool sets come in their own cases that interlock with each other into the larger cases. Their inserts are plastic and do break quite easily and I have replaced a couple of them with the old Shadow Foam . Would probably be better to do what you have done and remove the tools from their individual cases and use one big piece of Shadow Foam. I have a Halfords roller cabinet in my garage with their ratchet spanners and screwdrivers for over 25 years now, no issues with any of them.
@@ShadowFoam They are a good tool, they do make some unique pieces that are useful for my work. I do fee they can be a bot over-priced though in comparison to what is out there. Most of the tools are a matt finish rather than the shiny chrome, so they don't have the same look, but they are durable.
Never seen shadow foam before, that's a sexy toolkit you made! I've got so many blown plastic cases for drills, multi tool, crimper, impact driver, screwdriver and bits, sockets etc etc etc and it drives me nuts. (1 screwdriver is the only tool I have from Halfords, I've found their quality to be on par with Chinese cheap stuff so I don't buy from them anymore.) I could do with maybe 2 of what you've made so I am better organised. Thanks for the inspiration.
I had a set of Halfords ratchet spanners years ago. I used them when I was a maintenance engineer in a factory. We had some pumps carrying nasty acids and I used to use mine to strip them down. Eventually they gave up, I never claimed on them, I figured they weren't designed for the aggressive acids I was using them on, but they did me proud for years 😊
@ShadowFoam I got about 6 years from them. I initially had them after trying to remove a pneumatic pump which was right next to a wall. It took me over an hour with an adjustable spanner to undo one nut, so I bought them ASAP. They did very well. The acids used were very, very aggressive, I wasn't using them under normal wear and tear, that's why I didn't claim on them. If you are going to use them under 'normal' conditions, they will be great.
@@cerealkiller4248 Did you attempt to claim a new set of spanners from the company that you were working for at the time, as you damaged your tools through no fault of your own by working with corrosive fluids? Thank you. Best regards, Stefano (Retired mechanical maintenance fitter)
Honestly mate, you're actually a right guy for not claiming the warranty, people who claim it for anything are the ones that ruin it for everyone eventually
@@stefanobio7045 I actually worked for Sony, I was a mechanical engineer too, not quite retired yet though. I didn’t ask them to replace them, I’d actually moved on to air ratchets by then. We had 1/2” valves supplying compressed air throughout the buildings. I carried approx 6m of tubing around, that was enough most times to enable me to use them. We had huge sealed vessels, some with access hatches 3’ in diameter with nut and bolts a few inches apart all around. I could undo them in minutes instead of hours with ring spanners. Sorry for slow reply, I only just noticed your message 🙏
Wow what a great video and idea, if I was starting out again I think I would have gone for something like this. My tool kit has been made up over the pass 50 years, odd sockets making up my sets when lost.
Awesome idea, I was thinking of buying a few of the kits, but wanted to make a suggestion first. Can you do a kit of 3 (or 6) the same size of the original Halfords foam? That way I can organise my tools with 3 to a shelf in my tool chest and mix and match the tools I need in the case when I’m going to a job.
You can get that on our custom sizes page on www.shadowfoam.com We will also be adding custom inserts for that Halfords box to our range in the future! 👍
The Teng Tools (lifetime warranty too) TCMM1001N toolkit (plenty of vids on youtube) includes some empty trays for personalisation / additional tools of your own choice. I reckon the 30mm foam would work perfect in those trays - and possibly improve on some of the other trays too.
Looking forward to seeing how that comes out, we did a video case a year ago, what do you think? - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MOOqOnujv8o.html
Why are you live by Halfords tools so Halfords tools are very good. Specially, the socket set an envelope. I’ve got a socket set. What are some for my dad for Christmas one year years ago and now I’ve got it myself so 😊😅😅
Love the Halfords Advanced Tools. Highly recommend getting the 200pc. Got mine for £200~ several years ago. Will get you through a lot of car jobs and can then add tools to your collection, something I'm in the middle of doing using their modular tray case. Guess I'll have to get the shadowfoam insert now since love using it for my drawers
200pc still available but price has went up over the years. on sale atm for £263 down from £330. I'm sure in store they'll let you add your trade discount on top of that though@@ShadowFoam
If you don't already, you might consider giving the tools away at the end. Possibly make it into a big charity auction or raffle at the end of the year. Also, I'm pretty sure Colin wouldn't mind if you asked him for a voice over recording of his voice saying, "subscribe". To your mind it might not feel as authentic as talking it from your original video but I'd argue it'd likely be more authentic as you'd asked him for a stand alone endorsement.
We have asked him to record a stand alone endorsement, shall switch it over soon! We tried giveaways on the channel before but haven’t had much interest, but charity giveaways are definitely something I’m looking to set up in the future
Just thinking out loud- what’s the feasibility of double layering the foam? For example a 10mm orange layer, and then a 20mm black layer that gets cut all the way through, and bonds to the orange layer? Saves on having to use a scalpel, and tearing the foam out- a cnc cutter or laser machine would give clean lines? Probably out of reach for most diy people, but a possibility for those who have the equipment- unless you guys did a pre made version??
Iv recently spent 100s on sets modular trays and loose tools love the halfords advanced range what they should do is allow customers to be able to create there own boxes using your shadow foam
@@ShadowFoam here in the states i have Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Freight. I really wish these companies would do more with the foam inserts for their Kobalt, Milwaukee tool sets that would integrate with the stacking crates
For anyone wondering I use Halford advanced on heavy commercial vehicles and stands up well had no issues replacing a couple of spanners and torx sockets
I wonder if you have ever considered CNC Options. Ie for you add a foam to your basket, and you can design your own cut outs and you CNC before shipping. You could even have a catalog of stencils, ie all that halfords gear. Also, if you get a smart developer, he could optimise orders onto large foam formats to reduce wastage (even if no engraving, just cutting sheets). People could use Polycam to get homemade stencils, or design them in tinkercad. One day when i finish my house refurb, ill be deploying this in my garage 😍 LTT Orange.
@@ShadowFoam Yh, anyone with a iPhone can use the LIDR sensor to produce accurate 3d models. Drop them onto a canvas (workflow required) and job done 👍 (Sounds way more simple than it probably all is though)
would love a video on the halfords advanced 36' 6 drawer tool chest fitted with shadow foam and allows you to showcase an entire tool box worth of shadow foam organised tools.
@@byfunkyoid2917 Ahh, so you read it to mean they want them to create an art installation. I somehow doubt that is the motivation, but the poor grammar makes it uncertain.
I have used the Halfords tools quite abit and i swear by them is better that they come with life time warrrenty as with what i do they could brake but touch wood they have not broken yet and i have had them chrome sockets on the impact be for now and still not broken grate videos you guys do
I've been watching alot of your videos and I'm really impressed and now I'm thinking of doing my set up with shadow foam. But I have a few questions could I possibly reach out to you guys please?
Halfords stuff is generally pretty good but there are things to steer clear from as they just arent up to the task of bigger brand like snap on tools (but obviously much cheaper). In 3 years of mechanics i haven't broken a single socket from halfords, but I have broken the step down from 1/2" to 3/8". Other then that, their torx sockets which you get with their 200 something piece kits like to twist or snap easily. Other then that my tools from Halfords are pretty good. Rate them for the price especially with a trade card
the problem with the flex ratchet spanners, using them in trade day in day out, the flex wears out and they just flop around, sure they have a warranty but I prefer something thatll last a bit longer
Looks cool but.. shut it, rattle it around in the air and slam it back down on the table then open it again and show us the results? I'd love to see if it actually holds the tools in place
@@ShadowFoam I mean you pick up the toolchest, fling it in the back of the van and kinda forget about it scenario until you hear it rolling around in the back. Would the tools stay in place?
Hi please can you do a Halfords tool cabinet as as I have got most of the Halfords advance sets but I need make more room in my cabinet for more tools thanks and keep up the good work
Iv had a Halfords Proffesional automotive toolkit for quite a few years now, the only problem I found is two of the ring ratchets have failed. I took them back to my local Halfords and they refused to honour the guarantee because the receipt I have is a thermal print out which fades over time so is now unreadable.... Iv had the kit for many many years and use it most weekends, its my "go to" kit when working on any of my vehicles.... Not a good recommendation for the "Lifetime Guarantee".... Good video though TBH and Iv known about Shadowfoam for a while but didnt know about the Halfords boxes...
In fairness to Halfords, if you filled both sides with 3 modular trays you wouldn't close the box in that way, you would close both parts simultaneously.
ill tag you on his page, i loved the colin furze one. Great video btw it was interesting to see how much of the halfords stuff you could fit in. @@ShadowFoam
@@ShadowFoam They do! Well apart from the pozie drive long handle screwdriver knackard the end so used it for starter holes in plaster board for years now its used as a shed door latch opener 😂
