Tools

[dragrace505]

Sorry guys, I'm not sure which category to put this under but I was just wondering what kinds of tools do you guys buy/prefer?

Opinions and thoughts appreciated.

Thanks.

[global warmer]

any tool that has a lifetime guarntee

snap on or Craftsman are my favotite

[cmonson]

I am a fan of craftsman. Even though I agree they are mid grade tools, it is very easy to take it to any Sears with the lifetime guarantee. For the weekend wrencher they are perfect.

Now if you wrench for a living, the higher quality tools such as MAC, Snap-on, etc have a much better feel to them and will last the daily abuse for years. MAC, Snap-on, Proto, etc are much higher quality, but you also pay for it. I also don't like the fact that when something breaks you either send it in or track down the truck.

For tools such as measurng tools (tq wrenches, calipers, gauges) I am a believer in purchasing the absolute best you can afford no matter if you do this as a hobby or are a professional.

Bottom line however it comes down to personal preference. In my case I have an arrange or tools from MAC, Proto, Cornwell, Craftsman, Bluepoint, etc.

[dragrace505]

Yes, I work on cars for a living and I'm an apprentice right now and I only want to buy the good stuff .

[craigblock]

I use Mastercraft (Canadian Tire house brand) tools, almost all of which have a lifetime warranty. They are very good quality and they're good about returns and exchanges.

If I was running a business and every second counted, I'd be using the expensive stuff. But at home, a lot of tools get lost or are used for alternative things, they may as well be cheaper.

[AJ_72]

A ratchet is the tool I always have the worse luck with. Doesn't matter what brand. I've tried them all. If there's a way to strip the gears, I'll find it.

The last Stanley 3/8" drive I bought has lasted 2 yrs. That's a record for me. I only bought it because it has the twist action on the handle for spinning nuts and bolts in confined spaces. I've put it through hell and it's done well, so far.



Craftsman sockets and combo wrenches have done well for me. I haven't had one break yet.

[motorhead76]

I always used Mac, Snapon,and cornwell.Have alot of Craftsman also. Good thing about Craftsman if you break it you dont have to wait for the toolman to roll around to get it replaced.

[scrapmetal]

Matco and Snap on are bitchen but I can only afford Chraftsman

[Orange71]

I have a ton of Craftsman tools but Lowes Kobalt tools are beginning to grow on me. I understand they're made by Snap On...true/false?

[dragrace505]

I'm pretty sure the kobalt tools are made by snap on.

[OldCamaroNut]

Kobalt is no longer made by J.H. Williams (a division of Snap On). The new tools are to be made by Danaher. (Maker of Craftsman and other brands) I have been told that the majority of the tools will be made to the exact same specifications as the older tools made by Williams. The tools arrive sometime around late April. I learned this when I called their customer service number, 1-888-3KOBALT.

[JONESYFXR]

Originally Posted by global warmer

any tool that has a lifetime guarntee

snap on or Craftsman are my favotite

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I have a combination of both. My first tool set was a large Craftsman set I bought as a teenager. I tend to buy Snap-On for specialty tools because of the quality. I also love their ratchets, they just feel great in your hand and the new ratchet action is sooooooo smooooooth. Mac is also good, but I beleive is owned by Stanley now.

If you're an apprentice and can afford it go Snap-On.

[dragrace505]

The Mac Tools guy you comes by every week, told me Stanley has owned Mac Tools the entire time.

But honestly I love Snap On and there tools are so nice. But conflict of interest, Snap On tools or 383 small block for camaro lol.

[RC79camaro]

Simply compare!
Snap-on vs Pittsburgh wrenches

Snap-on-longer more leverage

[RC79camaro]