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re: Craftsman, Kobalt, or Husky?
Posted on 2/9/19 at 7:03 am to Obtuse1
Posted on 2/9/19 at 7:03 am to Obtuse1
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I think the OP should clarify whether he means mechanics tools or power tools. When I see the OP's three brands listed I think mechanics tools but it is clear some posters think he means power tools.
This was my first thought reading this too and I was even thinking about what type of hand tools are they referring.
I have been putting together another tool chest out at my shop and decided to piece it together using best budget stuff versus long lasting. I have gone with Matco wrenches and dewalt impact sockets. The wrenches last a long time and are very comfortable in the hands. The impact sockets are a great buy for the price, I just bought a 42 piece 3/8" set for $100 at Rural King. I considered going with Craftsman now that they actually have lifetime warranties back on all their stuff but ultimately would rather have one set of sockets instead of two (regular and impact).
For power tools, I recommend the dewalt line of 20v but would tell anyone looking to buy power tools to buy into a large tool pool. Milwaukee has a great set of 12 and 18v tools with anything you could need. Dewalt is the same. The problem with buying something like a Craftsman set of power tools is whether that battery will be around in a year or if the shelf life will be over by the time you need another battery or tool to match.
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Posted on 2/9/19 at 7:03 am to GeauxLSU25
Hand tools Urrea which is basically a proto made in Mexico. When I had s hardware store I sold both and the Latinos would buy the Urrea. I bought them for myself or I was given a few sets over the years to use in my small engine repair shops which the techs liked them.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 7:31 am to GeauxLSU25
Im a mechanic in a chemical plant and use Husky wrenches and channel locks daily. Kobalt, Husky and Craftsman will work well enough for anything youre doing. Plus Husky and Kobalt have lifetime warranties. If you do happen to break a hand tool you can just go to the store and swap it out.
This post was edited on 2/9/19 at 7:34 am
Posted on 2/9/19 at 7:45 am to PipelineBaw
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Every single Kobalt tool I've had ends up rusting fairly quickly. About the same with Husky. Craftsman isnt bad. Not what it used to be but good for a store brand.
It sounds like you don’t take care of your tools. Maybe you’re the problem?
Posted on 2/9/19 at 7:49 am to GeauxLSU25
Lowe's is phasing out Kobalt for Craftsman. I recently picked up several good deals on Kobalt tools. I used to buy only Craftsman, but they be kinda sick so I quit that brand.
I usually buy Milwaukee tools when I'm at Home Depot.
I usually buy Milwaukee tools when I'm at Home Depot.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 7:59 am to PipelineBaw
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Good for homeowners but if you plan on putting the tools to work you need to go up a level with brands
As a retired airplane and helicopter mechanic I’d have to give the nod to Craftsman.
I still have some combo wrenches and sockets from when I started back in the early ‘70s.
Had to replace 1/4 ratchet but still have the 3/8 and 1/2 ratchet.
When I did have to replace something I would sometimes go with Snap On. Those are really good also. These were usually add on sets of sockets and wrenches of different lengths and angles. I do have a few Kobalt pliers and clamps that are holding up fine.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 8:05 am to GeauxLSU25
Snap On or Mac if you work on cars (specialty tools), otherwise Craftsman.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 8:21 am to Nicky Parrish
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As a retired airplane and helicopter mechanic I’d have to give the nod to Craftsman.
I still have some combo wrenches and sockets from when I started back in the early ‘70s.
Had to replace 1/4 ratchet but still have the 3/8 and 1/2 ratchet.
When I did have to replace something I would sometimes go with Snap On. Those are really good also. These were usually add on sets of sockets and wrenches of different lengths and angles. I do have a few Kobalt pliers and clamps that are holding up fine
The old Craftsmen stuff is A1. The newer stuff isnt made with the quality materials they use to manufacture with
Posted on 2/9/19 at 8:27 am to GeauxLSU25
Craftsman sucks dick. They sold out, moved to China, and turned to shite. Cheap Chinese made tinker toy tools living off its name.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 9:57 am to GeauxLSU25
I started buying harbor freight when pretty much all the main brands went chinese. I have a few snap-on pieces for things I use more heavily.
Power tools is a different discussion.
Power tools is a different discussion.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 10:38 am to dragginass
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I started buying harbor freight when pretty much all the main brands went chinese.
my buddy is a ford mechanic at a dealership with a full Snap-On box and tools, he buys all his big sockets from Harbor Freight because if he cracks one he takes it back and they swap it without any hassle at all.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 10:48 am to PipelineBaw
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The old Craftsmen stuff is A1. The newer stuff isnt made with the quality materials they use to manufacture with
100% true. When my great-grandmother passed I found a full set of craftsman hand tools in her shed that belonged to my great-grandfather. They are probably 50-60 years old or so and are better quality and hold up better than any new hand tools that I have.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 10:54 am to GeauxLSU25
I like Kobalt best. Craftsman tools were really good until early 90's when they went full blown China. Now they are a tier below Kobalt and Husky.
So out of the three I say Kobalt > Husky > Craftsman.
Other than these brands, Snap On and Mac are in a league above.
For the large socket or breaker that will see occasional use I go to Harbor Freight.
So out of the three I say Kobalt > Husky > Craftsman.
Other than these brands, Snap On and Mac are in a league above.
For the large socket or breaker that will see occasional use I go to Harbor Freight.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 11:58 am to MojoGuyPan
One thing I would like to reiterate is SDB is making a big effort to repatriate the production of much of the Craftsman line back to the US. If one is looking to buy tools it may be worth looking at the US made Craftsman stuff that has been getting good reviews. If they continually get overlooked it will be one more case American companies will use to say consumers don't care about US made items.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 12:09 pm to GeauxLSU25
I use Kobalt of the three. Crafts isnt good anymore from what I've seen. Not power tools though. Stick with DeWalt or Mikita for power tools.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 12:33 pm to GeauxLSU25
I have over 1000 pcs of craftsman mechanics tools. Hurt my back 3 months after getting them and now can't do any under the hood work
Posted on 2/9/19 at 2:15 pm to GeauxLSU25
Majority of my mechanics hand tools are Snap On- once you get used to using good quality tools it’s hard to use anything else.
Of those three, I would choose Husky or Kobalt.
Also check pawn shops and eBay for used Snap On tools.
Of those three, I would choose Husky or Kobalt.
Also check pawn shops and eBay for used Snap On tools.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 2:29 pm to GeauxLSU25
I’ve bought a fair amount of Husky stuff lately and it’s all been fine. Mostly because I’m in HD more than Lowe’s. But overall I have a pretty good mix of brands, some on that tier and some tool truck brands. Power tools I’m mostly Dewalt.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 3:15 pm to Tear It Up
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once you get used to using good quality tools it’s hard to use anything else.
Completely agree. The only thing cheap tools are good for are heating them up for bending, grinding and cutting them for use in hard to reach places.
This post was edited on 2/9/19 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 2/9/19 at 3:29 pm to GeauxLSU25
I use S & K and love them.
Find what you want on their web site, get the product number, and then buy if off of Amazon.
S & K
Find what you want on their web site, get the product number, and then buy if off of Amazon.
S & K
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