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11/30/11, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
What kind of tools are these?
11/30/11, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MustangReflection
They make tools for all kinds of trades but I wanted to get some ratchets from them. I was wondering if anyone had experience with them.
I would put their hand tool quality on an equal footing with craftsman tools.
11/30/11, 09:00 PM
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For the do it yourself home mechanic I would buy Craftsman simply for the guarantee and easy of replacement. Even they have three levels of quality. If you were going in on it as a profession then i would recommend snap-on, mac, cornwell etc. Now if this is just for an emergency kit in you trunk then go cheap.
11/30/11, 09:45 PM
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I would go to Lowes and buy the tools from them. Sears is starting to be a pain in the butt on tool return. Their thing now is replacing the broken tool with a refirbuished one. Now if money is no object, Snap-On, or Mac are top of the line.
11/30/11, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
I never knew they made ratchets. I asked because of course as a contractor I've used all sorts of their tools from hammers to screwdrivers to tape measures and the list goes on. As far as building tools they are a good tool for a good price. Originally an American company from Vermont or something who knows now.
I would put their hand tool quality on an equal footing with craftsman tools.
11/30/11, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 07S197
For the do it yourself home mechanic I would buy Craftsman simply for the guarantee and easy of replacement. Even they have three levels of quality. If you were going in on it as a profession then i would recommend snap-on, mac, cornwell etc. Now if this is just for an emergency kit in you trunk then go cheap.
11/30/11, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobrakev
I would go to Lowes and buy the tools from them. Sears is starting to be a pain in the butt on tool return. Their thing now is replacing the broken tool with a refirbuished one. Now if money is no object, Snap-On, or Mac are top of the line.
12/1/11, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
Check into cornwell. If there is a dealer near you. Great tools. Price and quality right in between craftsman and snap-on.
12/2/11, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Hytek
+1 on Kobalt. I just picked up a nice mechanics set for 50% off on black Friday. Plus they have tools for life warranty like Craftsman does.
12/3/11, 07:40 PM
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One word of warning, don't buy anything made in china. Why? Because it's crap. Displayed in a pretty display box, shinny, it has you hypnotized as it draws you in, cheaper than anything else.........total crapola!
I started working on cars in the late 60's and bought Craftsman. As I worked at other places as a car mechanic, diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, aircraft mechanic, I also bought Snap-On, and Mac Tools. These tools were all made in the USA and I still have most of them today. Quality tools last, shinny crapola don't. Be careful at Sears when buying Craftsman today because they are selling cheaper lines of Craftsman tools that are made in china. Don't get me wrong because they still sell the good Craftsman stuff made in the USA.
I started working on cars in the late 60's and bought Craftsman. As I worked at other places as a car mechanic, diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, aircraft mechanic, I also bought Snap-On, and Mac Tools. These tools were all made in the USA and I still have most of them today. Quality tools last, shinny crapola don't. Be careful at Sears when buying Craftsman today because they are selling cheaper lines of Craftsman tools that are made in china. Don't get me wrong because they still sell the good Craftsman stuff made in the USA.
12/3/11, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MustangReflection
Ok thank you. Wow 50% is pretty good, cant go wrong on Black Friday.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_338518-22328...7C1&facetInfo=
I've finally opened it up and used it and I have to say I'm really impressed.
12/5/11, 06:06 PM
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What about ratcheting wrenches? Are there any to stay away from? How about Husky, they seem to have a lifetime warranty and would replace the tool if it is broken
12/5/11, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ford20
What about ratcheting wrenches? Are there any to stay away from? How about Husky, they seem to have a lifetime warranty and would replace the tool if it is broken
