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Hand tools: good brand?
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:02 pm
I need some recommedations on a good set of sockets.
Better than Craftsman, but not at the Snap-on price level.
Professinonal opinions welcome.
Better than Craftsman, but not at the Snap-on price level.
Professinonal opinions welcome.
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Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:09 pm to VetteGuy
Craftsman are bad??
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:11 pm to Trout Bandit
Lifetime warranty walk in and out w new tool
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:11 pm to Trout Bandit
quote:
Craftsman are bad??
I was wondering the same thing. If it's bang for the buck, I would imagine it would be tougher to do much better than Crafstman even if they are made in Asia now.Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:13 pm to Trout Bandit
They've just got too much slop in them, especially the ratchets.
I've got a set in the truck, but I'm looking for something better for the shop.
I've got a set in the truck, but I'm looking for something better for the shop.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:29 pm to VetteGuy
I prefer craftsman over husky and kobalt. Other than that I don't think there's much of an option other than snap-on and the like.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:32 pm to sherrifftaylor
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I prefer craftsman over husky and kobalt. Other than that I don't think there's much of an option other than snap-on and the like.
This.
If you don't like Craftsman, get Snap On and be done with it.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:39 pm to PillageUrVillage
That was about the conclusion I had come to, just was wondering if I had missed a brand.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:40 pm to VetteGuy
Matco
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:40 pm to VetteGuy
Craftsman ratchets suck but I have never had a problem with the sockets. Perhaps use 6 pt versions?
Make sure you are using the American made Craftsman stuff. They have some China in the mix now.
PS - Craftsman power equipment also sucks.
Make sure you are using the American made Craftsman stuff. They have some China in the mix now.
PS - Craftsman power equipment also sucks.
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:44 pm to Trout Bandit
Snap-On is good, but way over priced.
I've been seeing a lot of SK hand tools in body shops lately, and the techs love them.
I haven't tried their ratchets yet, but I own a set of their screwdrivers and love them.
SK Tools builds great ratchets - great quality and made in the USA
https://www.sktools.com/about-us.aspx
I've been seeing a lot of SK hand tools in body shops lately, and the techs love them.
I haven't tried their ratchets yet, but I own a set of their screwdrivers and love them.
SK Tools builds great ratchets - great quality and made in the USA
https://www.sktools.com/about-us.aspx
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In 1934, SK engineer Theodore Rueb was granted a federal patent for SK’s signature tool, a tool that would change the hand tool landscape forever – the SK Round-Headed Ratchet. The new SK ratcheting mechanism represented a radical advancement for its time with fine-toothed action that was simple, reliable and easy to mass-produce. We have continued to refine the design ever since, expanding our offerings to include a variety of drive sizes, but the essence of our Round-Headed Ratchet has remained the same for more than 70 years.
quote:
Today, SK continues to manufacture each of our nearly 3000 products in the United States, with forging facilities in Colorado Springs and a brand new manufacturing and distribution center in Sycamore, IL. And as we’ve grown, so has our commitment to providing quality, American-made innovation to the toughest tradesmen in the world.
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 2/20/15 at 3:51 pm to VetteGuy
I have a bunch of Snap On tools from when I used to work on helicopters. I have a pair of ratcheting screwdrivers that I think I paid close to $150 or more for. They still work like brand new almost 10 years later. Well worth the money and no other brand even compares to them.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 4:01 pm to VetteGuy
Get snap-on blue point ratchets and craftsman sockets.
theres no need to pay for snap on open end wrenches and sockets. Just get the mechanical stuff from them.
theres no need to pay for snap on open end wrenches and sockets. Just get the mechanical stuff from them.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 4:05 pm to VetteGuy
quote:
Better than Craftsman, but not at the Snap-on price level
this might be tough.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 4:06 pm to VetteGuy
The Craftsman Pro ratchets are light years better than the regular ones
Posted on 2/20/15 at 4:38 pm to VetteGuy
I bought a set of hand tools made by Williams. Supposedly manufactured by the same company that makes Snap-on. Marketed as a layman' version of Snap-on.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 4:51 pm to VetteGuy
For the average to above average DIY'er.
1. ratchets, sockets and wrenches: Craftsman
2. screwdrivers and nutdrivers: klien or greenlee
3: battery tools: anything but craftsman and riobi and black and decker.
1. ratchets, sockets and wrenches: Craftsman
2. screwdrivers and nutdrivers: klien or greenlee
3: battery tools: anything but craftsman and riobi and black and decker.
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:01 pm to sherrifftaylor
battery tools- milwaukee or makita-
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:12 pm to 756
I agree. I think all major brands are good. dewalt,milwaulkee,makita,hitachi,ridgid. It's basically whoever has the best package deal at the time of purchase.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:13 pm to 756
I have kobalt because Lowes is close.
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