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re: OT mechanic tools which preferred brand is your go-to tool???
Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:03 am to TigerBuddha
Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:03 am to TigerBuddha
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DeWalt's reciprocating saw's
STOP right there baw! Milwaukee is the only answer for power tools
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Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:08 am to Hammertime
I bought a Kobalt mechanic tool set from Lowes and I find there's no appreciable difference to Craftsman, which I used for years. I got the Kobalt after it was recommended to me by a mechanic who said they are a good cheaper alternative, plus I like the tool case that it came with better than the Craftsman case.
ETA: I've broken a few Craftsman socket wrenches over the years (easily replaced) but have not yet broken one of the Kobalt socket wrenches, fwiw.
ETA: I've broken a few Craftsman socket wrenches over the years (easily replaced) but have not yet broken one of the Kobalt socket wrenches, fwiw.
This post was edited on 12/13/16 at 11:12 am
Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:10 am to TigerBuddha
Craftsman hand tools are tGOAT
Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:12 am to Clames
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Proto before Stanley bought them you mean.
Yes, I've heard mixed reviews on whether or not Proto changed after that acquisition. overall value, you're best off buying proto or wright if you want to simply go to the catalog and select something. otherwise you have to do your homework, piece by piece.
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I now research who actually makes the tools vs the name stamped on it.
Same here. It's eye opening.
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you might want to pay attention to the badge engineering rather than just blindly opening your wallet for a specific name brand.
tell the snap-on groupies this. 'muh 960,000,000,000 tooth ratchet'. 'muh ergonomic screw driver'. many, many snap-on equivalents for half the snap-on price are out there. just about all of them with robust warranties. the only selling point for snap-on is if the truck comes to your shop and you have an account.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:13 am to jimbeam
Hand Tools/Sockets - Craftsman used to be the go to for home owners, but now Kobalt and even Husky have lifetime warranties. All are about equal in quality.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:17 am to Taffeta
Try Craftsman Professional
Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:20 am to TigerBuddha
Snap On for most of my handtools. I also like Klein and Channellock pliars and of course Vise Grips.
For powertools I prefer Dewalt.
For powertools I prefer Dewalt.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:28 am to TigerBuddha
Cordless Power tools are 10 times better than what the were 10 years ago. My go to is Milwaukee. Rigid is very good for the price too.
Hand Tools, I got 2 Craftsman socket sets as part of a safety award so that's what I use. If I have to buy them, I either get whatever is on the shelve at NAPA or the "Pittsburgh Pro" from Harbor Freight.
Hand Tools, I got 2 Craftsman socket sets as part of a safety award so that's what I use. If I have to buy them, I either get whatever is on the shelve at NAPA or the "Pittsburgh Pro" from Harbor Freight.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 11:53 am to TigerBuddha
Craftsman or Kobalt wrenches and ones with texture during greasy/oily repairs.
Power - Milwaukee mostly and have some Makita, which are compact with good power.
Power - Milwaukee mostly and have some Makita, which are compact with good power.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 12:03 pm to Macfly
Ingersoll Rand all the way
Posted on 12/13/16 at 12:08 pm to Jimbeaux
I have blown apart 2 Kobalt socket, and rounded off one box wrench 
Posted on 12/13/16 at 12:16 pm to Hammertime
For power tools it is a mix of Dewalt and Milwaukee.
For hand tools, if I were rich and money were no option, I'd have a full assortment of Snap-On, however since I live in real world, so my go to tools are Armstrong and Proto, with some Craftsman Professional thrown in to fill some spots.
For hand tools, if I were rich and money were no option, I'd have a full assortment of Snap-On, however since I live in real world, so my go to tools are Armstrong and Proto, with some Craftsman Professional thrown in to fill some spots.
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