Just curious what folks here use on their rigs. Everything I have is either Craftsman, Husky, or Harbor Freight. How many people here have Snap-on, Matco, or Mac?
What brand of hand tools do you use?
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I usually go with lifetime warranty type tools, and try to get local tools that don't have to ship out for repairs. Craftsman is a good option, Harbor freight (if you have one close by), etc... The lifetime warranty is key for weekend mechanics like us, who tend to use tools once in a while and not everyday.
Craftsman electrical tools have gone downhill a bit so I would avoid those.
Ridgid (Home depot and online) now have a liftetime waranty on their tools on everything including batteries. But you must register for this to get it.
Harbor freight is cheap quality and some stuff does not last. but you can get parts and parts are SUPER cheap. Only downside is that it takes literally MONTHS to get the spare parts. Harbor freight parts are also good if you are building a project and you need to do it on the cheap, as long as you can get the part numbers.
Of course Matco, Snap-on etc are the bomb if you have the budget. Their tools are really better... When they build the cheaper tool (not Matco etc) they often add more material to compensate for using cheaper quality metals; this can get in the way when you are working in a tight spot.
Craftsman electrical tools have gone downhill a bit so I would avoid those.
Ridgid (Home depot and online) now have a liftetime waranty on their tools on everything including batteries. But you must register for this to get it.
Harbor freight is cheap quality and some stuff does not last. but you can get parts and parts are SUPER cheap. Only downside is that it takes literally MONTHS to get the spare parts. Harbor freight parts are also good if you are building a project and you need to do it on the cheap, as long as you can get the part numbers.
Of course Matco, Snap-on etc are the bomb if you have the budget. Their tools are really better... When they build the cheaper tool (not Matco etc) they often add more material to compensate for using cheaper quality metals; this can get in the way when you are working in a tight spot.
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Wrenches/Sockets: Craftsman, Snap-on, Matco, S-K, NAPA, Cromwell. Only the lifetime replacement stuff.
IR impacts.
SSTs: OTC
Electrical: Bosch, Makita, DeWalt
IR impacts.
SSTs: OTC
Electrical: Bosch, Makita, DeWalt
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Mostly craftsman hand tools and a big mix of power tools. Usually whatever is avail and not made in China, but that is getting hard.
A deadblow hammer.
A big deadblow hammer.
A small sleige hammer.
Crapmen wrenches and sockets, Northern and Milwaukee power tools.
Just picked up some Husky wrenches 22 peices for $23.00.
A big deadblow hammer.
A small sleige hammer.
Crapmen wrenches and sockets, Northern and Milwaukee power tools.
Just picked up some Husky wrenches 22 peices for $23.00.
I am using Craftsman, Matco, Mac, Snap On and Cornwell plus some Napa.
My snap on wrenches are thin along the beam which makes pulling on them hurt the hands thus Craftsman are broad and work better in my opinion.
As I am no longer in the trade I end up carrying tools that need serviced in the truck and when I spot the tool van I will pull in to where its parked. Thus again this makes Craftsman easier for me.
My snap on wrenches are thin along the beam which makes pulling on them hurt the hands thus Craftsman are broad and work better in my opinion.
As I am no longer in the trade I end up carrying tools that need serviced in the truck and when I spot the tool van I will pull in to where its parked. Thus again this makes Craftsman easier for me.
As far as power tools, I have a bosch router and jig saw that I am very impressed with.
I will definitely look to bosch for any future power tool purchases.
Hand tools are a mix of crasftman, husky, and harbor freight. I am starting to see the advantage of paying a little more for tools that are a notch above harbor freight. Anything I buy from there now I consider a throw away tool.
I will definitely look to bosch for any future power tool purchases.
Hand tools are a mix of crasftman, husky, and harbor freight. I am starting to see the advantage of paying a little more for tools that are a notch above harbor freight. Anything I buy from there now I consider a throw away tool.
The hand tools that I have bought are either Craftsman or even K-mart from years back. As far as Matco or Snap-On, I get Josh's hand me downs
