Tool set

[Donnie Yukonie]

you wanna run by this with us? are you implying our trucks breakdown more? PLEASE OBS never breaks . just kidding . but like most here i agree with craftsman but when i can afford it Snap On they too have a lifetime warrenty and IMO better built , you will see more proffesional mech using snap on than craftsman . think of it this way craftsman is the weekend warrior tool used every now and again snap on used everyday. but they are pricey

 

[992dr]

This is what I keep in my vehicle, it was a gift from an ex's parents about 18 years ago.
I swapped out my ratchet for a snappy and have been very pleased with this set. http://www.amazon.com/Metrinch-Combo-Spanner-Socket-Wrench/dp/B000WR3JUO

I use mostly craftsman but you need the quality of snappy or matco when it comes to certain tools, mainly ratchets. I have both craftsman and snappy ratchets and sockets otherwise everything else is craftsman.

I also have roadside assistance. I have not had wonderful experiences with them.

 

[purple 'hoe]

All of my ratchets at work are Snap-On. My sockets are a mix, I have Craftsman Sockets, Matco, Snap-On, Mac, Harbor Freight, Fleet Farm brand and some other cheap ones. Sockets are Sockets IMO. Actually, I like my cheap impact sockets from fleet farm over my almost 400 dollar set of Matco ones

Most of my stuff is Snap-On, Matco or Mac. But not everything in my box at work. Some things at Sears are EXACTLY the same than things on the tool trucks. And are usually half the price.

I have a set of HF swivel sockets that I use every day almost all day. Never broke one. A kid at work keeps breaking his Snap-On set. Sometimes, the Snap-On stuff is not the best lol

 

[HDRock1]

I agree with purple 'hoe
I have a lot of different brand tools,craft,snap,mac,gear wrench,hf, a set of wrenches from ace hardware that work as well as snap, but not as shinny.
A set of buffalo impact sockets 30 years old.
A thorsen tool set 40 years old, my parents bought me, from the mobil station they frequented, when I was 16. Thorsen is an old, established name in the tool manufacturing business since 1926. Their tools are well-known for their industrial grade performance.
It isn't hard to find good basic tools at a decent price, but some types of tools you need to spend the big bucks on

 

[ezdaar]

craftsman tools are now made in china, dont buy them.

 

[Fishintahoe]

Been using Craftsman since i was like 5 years old. My dad had a used car lot and i would fix small things like burnt out light bulbs and stuff.

 

[purple 'hoe]

I agree with purple 'hoe
I have a lot of different brand tools,craft,snap,mac,gear wrench,hf, a set of wrenches from ace hardware that work as well as snap, but not as shinny.
A set of buffalo impact sockets 30 years old.
A thorsen tool set 40 years old, my parents bought me, from the mobil station they frequented, when I was 16. Thorsen is an old, established name in the tool manufacturing business since 1926. Their tools are well-known for their industrial grade performance.
It isn't hard to find good basic tools at a decent price, but some types of tools you need to spend the big bucks on

Thorsen is some good stuff. Always have thought their stuff is top notch

 

[foreverfalcon40]

GET THIS

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00927032000P

buy a C-Clamp and you are able to brakes and most maintenance on the truck

Honestly...people can bash Craftsman all they want...I WORK ON THE BIGGEST PIECE OF ***** PERIOD and they have never let me down. I only had to warranty out one socket b/c I split it when I put it on the impact gun.

As far as their EVOLV Series which is cheaper in price but seems to be the same quality. I bought vice grips in the evolv series SAME quality as the original Craftsman ones I bought. I also bout hex keys too. Don't think I need heavy duty one's when taking apart interiors. But read the reviews they are great!

The only tools in my box that are Snap On are my ratchets, a few specialty tools, screw drivers and impact hammer and gear wrenches.

Personally I like the SNAP ON Ratchets b.c I feel their gear ratio is closer which is good in tight spots. I also like their 3/8 ratchet which has a little longer handle with a cushion at the end. I used the Ratchet to take my tranny out the truck!

I wish harbor freight was around when I started...could be talking a different game.

A co-worker of mine has top notch ratchets but everything else harbor freight. He has not had a problem yet.

 

[Smasal]

Great info. I have a harbor freight, a stones throw away. Thanks guys. Sounds like nice ratchets, any sockets, and the rest is basically whatever the toughness of my job might be will decide the toughness of the specialty tool.

 

[purple 'hoe]

Great info. I have a harbor freight, a stones throw away. Thanks guys. Sounds like nice ratchets, any sockets, and the rest is basically whatever the toughness of my job might be will decide the toughness of the specialty tool.

Right on. Another thing, if I did not make a living working on cars daily, I'd would have never bought a expensive tool box, with expensive tools. Before I got into the automotive industry, I had a craftsman tool box (my home box now) and a basic set of tools. Nothing fancy.

If I were to happen to leave the automotive industry, I'll keep my current tools because it's an investment for me. And I'll keep my box because I still owe money on it. And because I do think their box's (Snap-On) are top notch. But no way will I keep buying snap-on, matco, mac tools if/when I leave.