Husky sockets?
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Husky sockets?
Okay. I've been tinkering with cars and trucks for a while now but mostly light stuff, ie. reupholstering, new interiors, stereo systems, installing shocks, and various light stuff.
I recently bought a 66 f100 with the intention of learning the ins and outs of it. I have many things to learn about and do to this "new" truck. I have a $400 budget to spend on tools. Right away I know that I need a new set of sockets to replace my crappy ones.
I've seen a set of Husky sockets at Home depot for like $200. (link below) Would that be a good investment? There is also a set that is $349 and comes with some other stuff but. or is there a website with cheaper or better tools - Husky seems to get pretty good reviews around here. - hope that link works!
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...4+3865&pos=n22
Any help would be great. Thanks for your time.
I recently bought a 66 f100 with the intention of learning the ins and outs of it. I have many things to learn about and do to this "new" truck. I have a $400 budget to spend on tools. Right away I know that I need a new set of sockets to replace my crappy ones.
I've seen a set of Husky sockets at Home depot for like $200. (link below) Would that be a good investment? There is also a set that is $349 and comes with some other stuff but. or is there a website with cheaper or better tools - Husky seems to get pretty good reviews around here. - hope that link works!
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...4+3865&pos=n22
Any help would be great. Thanks for your time.
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I don't know... I've looked at the Husky sets and I'm not comvinced they offer any better value than Craftsman. Additionally, you'll still end up at Sears to buy other tools Home Depot either doesn't carry or is unlikely to have in stock.
A quick search of the Craftsman website found this for $200:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00933354000
For a bit more, plus buying a seperate box (which I'd prefer over the pre-packaged deal) you can get this:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00946567000
For either set, you'd want to buy breaker bars of various drives, which would add about $50 to $100, depending on how many you want.
A quick search of the Craftsman website found this for $200:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00933354000
For a bit more, plus buying a seperate box (which I'd prefer over the pre-packaged deal) you can get this:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00946567000
For either set, you'd want to buy breaker bars of various drives, which would add about $50 to $100, depending on how many you want.
Last edited by Ian F; Dec 6, 2004 at 05:26 AM.
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Go to sears and join the Craftsman club... it's worth it.
Then, get the 254 piece mechanics set on sale now for $179.00-$199.00
Then, you need to get the following:
Pliars: slip joint, needle nosed, side cutters, channel locks, vice grips. Get a set for 30-50 bucks.
Adjustable wrenches: 8" and 12" Crecent type or Crecent brand Get a set of two or three.
Screwdrivers: Get a 8 to 15 piece PRO set. They are much better than the regular craftsman. Again, get a set.
Spend the rest on a decent tool box, and you are good to go.
You will eventually need a torque wrench, hammers, punches, chisels, files, multimeter, etc. times a hundred.
Then, get the 254 piece mechanics set on sale now for $179.00-$199.00
Then, you need to get the following:
Pliars: slip joint, needle nosed, side cutters, channel locks, vice grips. Get a set for 30-50 bucks.
Adjustable wrenches: 8" and 12" Crecent type or Crecent brand Get a set of two or three.
Screwdrivers: Get a 8 to 15 piece PRO set. They are much better than the regular craftsman. Again, get a set.
Spend the rest on a decent tool box, and you are good to go.
You will eventually need a torque wrench, hammers, punches, chisels, files, multimeter, etc. times a hundred.
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I bought a set of Husly sockets and ratchets a few years ago. Other than the 3/8" rathet being dead out of the box they haven't been bad.
That being said, I've broken a 3/4" 1/2" drive socket and could not find any home depot in the area that had one to replace it. There were none on the shelf and they wouldn't break a set. Only option is to send it off for a replacement. That is enough to keep me from buying them in the future.
When I can I will start replacing the Husky stuff I have with Craftsman. The Husky stuff will find a new home in the truck tool box.
That being said, I've broken a 3/4" 1/2" drive socket and could not find any home depot in the area that had one to replace it. There were none on the shelf and they wouldn't break a set. Only option is to send it off for a replacement. That is enough to keep me from buying them in the future.
When I can I will start replacing the Husky stuff I have with Craftsman. The Husky stuff will find a new home in the truck tool box.
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Originally Posted by Georgia 66 f100
sweet. that's what i need to know. I'll try to get to sears this week.
The beauty of that 254 piece set is that it has every size of combination wrench that you are likely to need.
Be sure to get a 12" Crecent Wrench. That will be your "big gun" for a while.
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254 set with 12" crecent - got it. I'll be headed to Sears this week. Can I buy breaker bars? I've always used pieces of old pipe or whatever else would work.
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You need the breaker bars. Pieces of pipe on ratchets don't work for long until you break the ratchet.
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The 254 piece set is the one recommended by Ian F.
Here is a pliers/ screwdriver set what is sweet. All professional, $179.99:
Craftsman 18 pc. All-Purpose Professional Tool Set in Case
Sears item #00946504000 Mfr. model #46504
6 slotted screwdrivers (1/8x3, 3/16x4, 1/4x2-1/4, 1/4x6, 5/16x8, 3/16x6 cabinet in.); 5 phillips screwdrivers (#0x3, #1x4, #2x2-1/4, #2x4, #3x6 in.); and much more.
Your local Sears might not have these in stock. If you join the Craftsman Club, there is a 10% on-line sale Saturday. Just a heads-up.
Also, if you need a breaker bar, perhaps you could just get the 1/2 inch size first? just my .02.
Here is a pliers/ screwdriver set what is sweet. All professional, $179.99:
Craftsman 18 pc. All-Purpose Professional Tool Set in Case
Sears item #00946504000 Mfr. model #46504
6 slotted screwdrivers (1/8x3, 3/16x4, 1/4x2-1/4, 1/4x6, 5/16x8, 3/16x6 cabinet in.); 5 phillips screwdrivers (#0x3, #1x4, #2x2-1/4, #2x4, #3x6 in.); and much more.
Your local Sears might not have these in stock. If you join the Craftsman Club, there is a 10% on-line sale Saturday. Just a heads-up.
Also, if you need a breaker bar, perhaps you could just get the 1/2 inch size first? just my .02.
Last edited by kindstranger; Dec 6, 2004 at 01:29 PM.
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Originally Posted by Georgia 66 f100
254 set with 12" crecent - got it. I'll be headed to Sears this week. Can I buy breaker bars? I've always used pieces of old pipe or whatever else would work.
Craftsman calls it a "flex handle." I have both 1/2" dr models that Sears sells along with 3/8 dr and 1/4 dr. I recently bought the 18" model... that sucker will really give you some leverage!
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944201000
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The Crafstman sets above are excellent beginner sets and will last virtually forever for the home user. I bought my 241 pc set over 10 years ago and have only had to relace the ratchets (all three) and a pair of duck billed pliers. I have worked on five different vehicles in this time and the 241 set had 99.5% of the tools I ever needed to get the job done. Sometimes it took longer beacuse I didn't have the exact tool i needed but it was done never the less.
Sears will always be selling craftsman tools, the Home centers will only sell what they get deals on so I wouldn't expect Husky to be around forever.
I strongly recommend joining the club as you can get great deals over retail through the catalog. You also get dicount coupnons to use in the store and are notified of specail member only in store sales as well.
http://www.sears.com/sr/craftsman/cr...&bidsite=CRAFT
Sears will always be selling craftsman tools, the Home centers will only sell what they get deals on so I wouldn't expect Husky to be around forever.
I strongly recommend joining the club as you can get great deals over retail through the catalog. You also get dicount coupnons to use in the store and are notified of specail member only in store sales as well.
http://www.sears.com/sr/craftsman/cr...&bidsite=CRAFT
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okay looks like for now I've got
254 pc mech tools set - $199 (not sure about the box)
8pc Pro Screwdriver set - $40
1/2" drive Flex Handle - $20
Adjustable wrenches - 8" and 12", set of 2 or 3
Assorted Pliers
Think that does it? I'm gonna try to get out there tomorrow or the next day. Looks like some of the sale prices will expire befor long. Think I'm paying for the cheezy box with the tool set? I could always get a box sep if my money is better spent there.
Thanks
254 pc mech tools set - $199 (not sure about the box)
8pc Pro Screwdriver set - $40
1/2" drive Flex Handle - $20
Adjustable wrenches - 8" and 12", set of 2 or 3
Assorted Pliers
Think that does it? I'm gonna try to get out there tomorrow or the next day. Looks like some of the sale prices will expire befor long. Think I'm paying for the cheezy box with the tool set? I could always get a box sep if my money is better spent there.
Thanks
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You are making a wise decision which you'll never regret. Even if you ever decide to "upgrade" to Snap-On or the like later, these will become your "truck tools".
I can't tell you how many mechanics I know who have had to sell their Snap-On tools during hard times, and relied on their Craftsman tools to bring home the bacon.
edit: You are not paying for that box, the tools are the right deal even without it, but it will do for now. Heck, my brother-in-law is a private jet mechanic and he carries his tools from city to city in a large action packer with each individual service set in it's own case. Besides, you'll want to save to get a nice roll away later.
I can't tell you how many mechanics I know who have had to sell their Snap-On tools during hard times, and relied on their Craftsman tools to bring home the bacon.
edit: You are not paying for that box, the tools are the right deal even without it, but it will do for now. Heck, my brother-in-law is a private jet mechanic and he carries his tools from city to city in a large action packer with each individual service set in it's own case. Besides, you'll want to save to get a nice roll away later.
Last edited by kindstranger; Dec 6, 2004 at 06:56 PM.
