What tools do you prefer?

[Cavalry]

I have a pretty good mix of tools (snap-on mac KD SK craftsman etc)
Just thought I would share what works best for me.

90% of the time I use my craftsman hand tools before any other. There is jsut something nice about being able to abuse a tool and have it replaced whenever you want (no waiting around for the tool truck) with no questions ever. I have shattered sockets, ground wrenches for clearance, twisted screwdrivers into pretzels, all replaced with never even a raised eyebrow.

I refuse to use any ratchet other than snap-on. had too many strip, break, or whatever. Expensive wrenches are worth non busted knuckles.

I always run premium line IR air tools. They are the balls. They will out preform anything else I have ever used...just give them the CFM and some oil and they are happy.

If I need a specialty tool I usually buy KD, as much as I hate buying the taiwan crap. If I think I will use it more than twice I will spring the cash and get it off the tool truck. some stuff matters some dosent at all.

I refuse to own a handtool that dosent come with a easy to replace unconditional warranty. I am just too violent with things.

[Whifflebat]

My rule is craftsman is good as long as it doesn't move (ie power tools) or its old (old craftsman power tools rock, i have a 30 year old drill in the garage). Their 1/4" rachets suck though.

Used SK, those are also very nice tools, never had a problem with them. Only thing I don't like is the slick finish on them, not easy to grip when greasy.

I have a small set of Husky (home depot brand) that I keep in the door of my blazer, they've been good too, i dont do a whole lot with them though.

Makita makes great power tools, have a 30 year old makita grinder in the garage too. Our makita 90* angle drill, 18volt cordless drill, and heat gun all work great. Love the cordless drill, its got gobs of torque.

[belmont]

i have all craftsman and i agree their ratchets aren't the greatest.

[birchssclone]

I like snap-on, although I do use alot of craftsman.

[AZdragger]

after so many years out in teh field when i was doing construction, i use mostly husky. they seem to hold up pretty well, and if something were to bend/break, it wasn't that expensive to fix.


now my tools are just collecting dust for the most part since i'm not out working in the field anymore :D

[CKTA]

:deadhorse:

[JB]

My tools are pee-pee cups and rubber gloves for the most part since all I do is test piss all day...mmmmm urine smell :D

:run:

[AZdragger]

:run:


so wrong, now adays i sit at the desk and order everything needed to keep the job running.


nothing beats paying $400-$900 bucks for a 10 ft. stick of pipe (pvdf pipe, dang plasitcs keep going up in cost :cussing: ) :crazy:


and are you still upset, i wouldn't put the gloves on and feel ya up, when you asked me:read: :gay:

[2 Tone Z71]

Ive got Snap on ,Craftsman,SK, Mac, Mastercraft Pro Series,Herbrand,I like and use Snap on the most ,nothing prejudice about the other brands

[JB]

and are you still upset because i put the gloves on and tried to feel ya up :read: :gay:

:run: yes

[Cowboy Silverado]

and are you still upset, i wouldn't put the gloves on and feel ya up, when you asked me:read: :gay:


:iamwithst

[TITANIUM]

I like hand tools that work. Is doesn't matter if they are made overseas as long as they work.
As for electrical tools. My Milwaukee 18v cordless hammer drill is my most beloved tool of all.

[rebelbowtie]

i use craftsman and snap on religiously but i did happen to get a real nice 500 piece socket & wrench set for free its a westard or sumthin i dont know its just in a pretty box & all the tools are real shiny so it doesnt get used a whole lot but they feel solid

[thecodeman]

I have a pretty good mix of tools (snap-on mac KD SK craftsman etc)
Just thought I would share what works best for me.

90% of the time I use my craftsman hand tools before any other. There is jsut something nice about being able to abuse a tool and have it replaced whenever you want (no waiting around for the tool truck) with no questions ever. I have shattered sockets, ground wrenches for clearance, twisted screwdrivers into pretzels, all replaced with never even a raised eyebrow.

I have used craftsman before and this happens with all their wrenches/sockets. None of them fit right or the socket walls crack.

I've never been able to bend/break something snap-on in the normal line of work.

IMO you just cant beat the flank drive, which is why a few years ago when Snap-On's patent on it ran out, everyone started to copy it:read:

[Cavalry]

I have used craftsman before and this happens with all their wrenches/sockets. None of them fit right or the socket walls crack.




the only time I break craftsman sockets are when I put an impact to them. i dont think I have ever broken one while using it in its intended purpose. for some reasone my 3/4 impact just tears the poor little guys up :luke:

[oeg]

Craftsman. you can't beat the quality and the warranty.
if you have an old ugly socket or ratchet and you want a new one, just put about a 4' cheater bar on it and then just go give it to an emeployee at your local sears and wait for them to go get your brand new one from the back :wink:

[rebelbowtie]

they rarely give out brand new ones there mostly remanufactered ones that were broke then fixed

[Harsh]

When I worked at Sears in the tool dept. and someone came in w/ a busted wratchet we had new gears we gave them. As long as the handle part wasn't bent or disformed in some way we had no reason to replace the whole thing, just the guts.

[RDF]

I have Snap-On, Mac, Matco,Craftsman, IR, Bonney, blackhawk, and some harbor freight stuff. I perfer Snap-On, I have a set of 1/2 dr 6 pt chrome sockets that i bought in 1981 and have used them alot on impact wrenches, maybe had to replace 3 sockets never had any trouble replacing it.

[dozerboy]

For hand tool mostly Craftsman. For the most part never had ant trouble with them. A friend of mine would but a set of there cheap stuff break it the take it back when they there out of stock. And they would give him the better ones.

[enine]

Most of my hand tools are Craftsman, I have broken a couple here and there but its usually abuse that breaks them so I really can't complain. Pretty much have thrown away any of the Japan/China tools after breaking too many even doing light work. Power tools are usually porter cable and Makita with a couple Delta for the less used.

[Cavalry]

they rarely give out brand new ones there mostly remanufactered ones that were broke then fixed



hmmmm every sears I have been to you just go and pick out the new tool off the rack and go to the counter like anyone else. Always walk out with a brand new spankin tool. They even give me a reciept!

[CKTA]

Yup, they try to give re-man ones, but I tell them no way! Then they say.....ok go to the shelf. :cool:

[zieg72]

Snap On mostly. I have some craftsman.

[Williamts99]

I have a wide mix, Snap-on, Craftsman, KD, some no name brands. But in every case, there is nothing better then a Snap-on 1/4 drives. I don't know why nobody else can make a 1/4 drive rachet worth a damn, but Snap-on has the best. Now the other sizes, pretty much all of them work. Oh yea and Vise Grip, I hate the cheap ones, have to go name brand on the vise grips.


edit: Though the first socket I ever broke was a Snap-On, but that was using a pretty big breaker bar on it.

[RJMech]

I have pretty much something of every brand even though I love using snap-on, they just fit so well in your hand. Pittsburgh Forge and stuff like that is good to have around in case you have to make or modify a tool to do a certain job.

[Slinky05Crew]

so wrong, now adays i sit at the desk and order everything needed to keep the job running.


nothing beats paying $400-$900 bucks for a 10 ft. stick of pipe (pvdf pipe, dang plasitcs keep going up in cost :cussing: ) :crazy:


and are you still upset, i wouldn't put the gloves on and feel ya up, when you asked me:read: :gay:
well atleast your not playin with dried pregnant mare urin :whacko: (thats what the drug premarin is made from)

as for tools..i have a lot of snapon...love all of them
S&K--only have a 1/4 rachet set...rachet just fell apart one day
Craftsman--lots...usually throw them in my travel tool box so i dont take a chance in losing my Snapons

[integrat]

snap-on

[AntiBling]

I got som Crap On, I mean snap on ratchets at work, none of them work and the snap on guy doesnt ever stop there anymore. I do like snap on wrenches, they are really nice. I got a few of them. Craftsman got a few things, pretty nice I guess.

For sockets I got Stanley, work out great and they get used and abused. Ratchets, and a few small ratchet and socket kits I have are made by T&K. I got a tool guy that comes around and I had one problem with their old style 1/4" ratchet and he replaced it for me with the new style which is much nicer and all their tools are polished finish and dont cost an arm and a leg.

Power tools, I got Makita grinders which are work horses and a half. I got my black and decker 14.4v cordless tools that work great for me although the sawzall that comes with it leaves something to be desired. And then I got a bunch of black and decker drills and saws that I got from my grandpa that still run great after he has used them for many years.

Oh, I got a craftsman bandsaw and it sucks. The runners for it are too small and the blade pops off too easily and is a pain in the ass to get back on.

[JOHNnNY]

Almost all of the hand tools that I use are Snap On, except for a set of Mac 3/8 drive impact sockets. Corded tools are Milwaukee, Cordless are DeWalts. All my air tools are Snap On.
I do keep a set of cheaper tools, Craftsman, sk and who knows what else that is in a box I throw in the Scout when I am heading off road and also that my son uses.

Snap On just feels and fits right and Ihave never had chrome peel or flake off in over 20 years of using them.

The other thing that I like about Snap On is that they can actually go up in value, last time I upgraded my tool box I got more for my trade in then I paid for it.

[LinuxNative]

The majority of my tolos are Craftsman. I've never had a problem with them. My Mom retired from Sears, so I even get the cool discount on them. :cool:

[chevy_ss_383]

snap on - you get what you pay for. some of the dealers may a-holes and give you crap for warranty some things, but for the quality of the tools, id say its worth it. i have all snappy tools. mainly cause i like their soft grips more A LOT more than mac or matco. their ratchets are awesome. the wrenches are longer than most of the other ones out there, which more and easier torque. for air tools, i only use ingersoll. 1/2 titanium impact kicks @$$. my buddies matco "composite" impact couldnt get a lug off one day. up until then, id always thought mine and his were the same. he took mine, and that lug came RIGHT off w/ no problem. quality comes w/ a price, and its worth it.

[blazenlo95]

hmmmm every sears I have been to you just go and pick out the new tool off the rack and go to the counter like anyone else. Always walk out with a brand new spankin tool. They even give me a reciept!
Same here.
I like craftsman and thats all I have but think they could beaf up the ratchets a little.

[almarconi]

As far as socket tools, I prefer Snap-On ratchets. I broke a sears stainless ratchet and they gave me a bunch a crap about replacing it. I also bent one of the craftsman breaker bars. Have some craftsman and husky sockets they seem to work OK. Had pretty good luck with performance tool brand, they sell them at Pep Boys. I'll buy these if there is an odd size that I need for a job. My tool buying philosphy goes something like this...If I only need to use a tool occasionally the Taiwan and Chinese tools work fine. If it is a tool that will get constant use then I try to buy the best I can afford. For power tools I like Milwaukee, Dewalt or Skil.