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Tool question for the OB Mechanics
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:03 am
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:03 am
Typically I've always used craftsman tools (sockets, ratchets, open end/box end wrenches). Only because of the price, ease of exchange when broken/warranty etc. Lately I'm thinking of leaving Craftsman and going to something else. Kobalt seems to be the easiest for the same, but I'm not sure on the tolerances/warranty. One thing recently at Sears I didn't like was the return of my broke ratchet...and they replaced it with a used one...no option for a new one.
Snap-On has its own issues...as does Proto...Harbor Freight...well it's harbor freight...
Snap-On has its own issues...as does Proto...Harbor Freight...well it's harbor freight...
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Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:18 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
My hand tools got stolen recently and I replaced with kobalt, have been very impressed so far. No info on the warranty as I haven't broken anything yet, but I like the tools.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:21 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
quote:you're just saying that because you can't afford them.
Snap-On has its own issues
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:35 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
Craftsman is now owned by Stanley/Black and Decker so the old stigma and quality is gone.
I just got a few Kobalt hand tools and so far they are solid. Got them on Amazon quite a bit cheaper than they are priced at Lowes
I just got a few Kobalt hand tools and so far they are solid. Got them on Amazon quite a bit cheaper than they are priced at Lowes
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:42 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
I've had a few things from Kobalt, won't be buying anymore.
I've had pretty good success with Husky. But I've been buying anything that doesn't have moving parts in it from Harbor Freight. Too damn cheap for an expandable piece of cheap equipment to pay more than the HF stuff.
Kobalt, Husky are chinese same as Pittsburgh (HF), but Pittsburgh is much cheaper.
I've had pretty good success with Husky. But I've been buying anything that doesn't have moving parts in it from Harbor Freight. Too damn cheap for an expandable piece of cheap equipment to pay more than the HF stuff.
Kobalt, Husky are chinese same as Pittsburgh (HF), but Pittsburgh is much cheaper.
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 8:43 am
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:49 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
Check out gear wrench, I have their ratchets, screwdrivers and sockets. They are pretty nice.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:51 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
The only kobalt tools I owned were speed wrenches and the gears weren't all that great. Stripped the gears out of 2 9/16 and rounded off the open end of 5/8. Ended up with some gearwrench speedwrenches and I'm highly satisfied with them.
I've got a set of husky sockets at the house and some Stanleys in the truck. No real problems with them yet but the first time one gives me trouble I'll go with a gearwrench set. If they make their sockets the same way they make their speedwrenches, that should hold up and work just fine.
Buy extra 10mm sockets because they like to grow feet when you need one, which is every damn time!!
DownSouthDave knows what's up.
I've got a set of husky sockets at the house and some Stanleys in the truck. No real problems with them yet but the first time one gives me trouble I'll go with a gearwrench set. If they make their sockets the same way they make their speedwrenches, that should hold up and work just fine.
Buy extra 10mm sockets because they like to grow feet when you need one, which is every damn time!!
DownSouthDave knows what's up.
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 8:53 am
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:51 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:
you're just saying that because you can't afford them.
Honestly...no. I haven't even priced them. So Mr Meauxjeaux...your assumption is incorrect. The issues are...there are no Snap on Dealers I can find readily here where I live. In La...hell Snap-on trucks where everywhere.
Snap-on tools would be an internet order type thing.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:58 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
i don't have access to a truck and do my orders online. I even buy used off Ebay from time to time since if there's ever any issue Snap-on will warranty them for life.
If you've never used any Snap-on or Matco tools you just wouldn't understand the difference in performance and durability they offer.
They're on a different playing field.
If you've never used any Snap-on or Matco tools you just wouldn't understand the difference in performance and durability they offer.
They're on a different playing field.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 9:03 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:
If you've never used any Snap-on or Matco tools you just wouldn't understand the difference in performance and durability they offer.
They're on a different playing field.
Oh I do know the difference. I worked in the auto parts industry for 5 years while I was in college. I worked alongside plenty of mechanics..and saw the difference in tolerances...but I don't do that any more...and just weighing risk/cost/reward options.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 9:03 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
quote:
The issues are...there are no Snap on Dealers I can find readily here where I live. In La...hell Snap-on trucks where everywhere.
Snap-on tools would be an internet order type thing.
Go to any dealership and ask one of the mechanics when the snap-on guy shows up.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 9:05 am to JamalSanders
or just do like i said and order them used on Ebay, or go to a local pawn shop and buy. I do it all the time.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 9:41 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
Different people make different tools better than other companies
Wiha for screwdrivers
Greenlee for electrician's screwdrivers
Klein for T-handle allen wrenches and pliers/wire strippers
Channellock for slip jaw pliers
Irwin for locking pliers
Wright for wrenches
For ratchets, Craftsman Pro are pretty hard to beat. I've been abusing mine weekly for years. You can also look at stuff from S-K, Williams (Snap-on), Matco, or Stahlwile. For sockets, make sure you get ones with the sizes clearly marked on the side. Other than the cheap ones that explode, they are all pretty much the same.
All Duralast tools suck. Exploded or stripped a multitude of them. Done the same with non-impact HF stuff. I have opened up four or five different Gearwrench wrenches. Cracked the teeth in a Kobalt ratchet. I'm sure other stuff that I can't remember
Eta: One thing I have never been able to find a reliable set of is torx bits for my ratchets. Those frickers always, always strip out no matter how perfect you have them in
Wiha for screwdrivers
Greenlee for electrician's screwdrivers
Klein for T-handle allen wrenches and pliers/wire strippers
Channellock for slip jaw pliers
Irwin for locking pliers
Wright for wrenches
For ratchets, Craftsman Pro are pretty hard to beat. I've been abusing mine weekly for years. You can also look at stuff from S-K, Williams (Snap-on), Matco, or Stahlwile. For sockets, make sure you get ones with the sizes clearly marked on the side. Other than the cheap ones that explode, they are all pretty much the same.
All Duralast tools suck. Exploded or stripped a multitude of them. Done the same with non-impact HF stuff. I have opened up four or five different Gearwrench wrenches. Cracked the teeth in a Kobalt ratchet. I'm sure other stuff that I can't remember
Eta: One thing I have never been able to find a reliable set of is torx bits for my ratchets. Those frickers always, always strip out no matter how perfect you have them in
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 9:46 am
Posted on 3/16/17 at 11:09 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
If your sockets are the US made older type, they're actually pretty good. I still use Craftsman sockets with Williams (snap on industrial, US made) ratchets. SK is making nice stuff these days too. Out of the store brands, I've had good luck with Husky.
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