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Tool poll
Ok, you guys asked for it, and I'll set it up-
Check off the box of what tools you use the most, what you have the most of, what you think is the best bang for the buck. If you check off other, please be sure to post up on what tools you prefer.
As of right now, I don't plan on making a sticky out of this, but we'll see where it goes.
Also, keep in mind this is for information to all, so don't knock anybody's choices.
It's a public poll, and multiple choice, but don't go nuts and click off everything.
Check off the box of what tools you use the most, what you have the most of, what you think is the best bang for the buck. If you check off other, please be sure to post up on what tools you prefer.
As of right now, I don't plan on making a sticky out of this, but we'll see where it goes.
Also, keep in mind this is for information to all, so don't knock anybody's choices.
It's a public poll, and multiple choice, but don't go nuts and click off everything.
Last edited by Ford_Six; Jan 16, 2007 at 12:35 AM.
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I use Snap-on the most. SK is a close second.
I have a fair amount of Stanley sockets...no major complaint yet.
I have some MAC hand tools and precision tools, no complaints there either.
I have some Craftsman and Craftsman Pro. Just things that I rarely if ever use and/or things that require no precision to speak of.
I have some Armstrong hand tools too. GOOD STUFF!!
Best bang for the buck...I would have to say SK. The quality is there and the price is right. There are others such as Craftsman that match the warranty and are cheaper but the quality is just plain not there and thus not much BANG in the BUCK.
When push comes to shove and chances can't be taken, Snap-on is a must. There is no way arouns it...
I have a fair amount of Stanley sockets...no major complaint yet.
I have some MAC hand tools and precision tools, no complaints there either.
I have some Craftsman and Craftsman Pro. Just things that I rarely if ever use and/or things that require no precision to speak of.
I have some Armstrong hand tools too. GOOD STUFF!!
Best bang for the buck...I would have to say SK. The quality is there and the price is right. There are others such as Craftsman that match the warranty and are cheaper but the quality is just plain not there and thus not much BANG in the BUCK.
When push comes to shove and chances can't be taken, Snap-on is a must. There is no way arouns it...
Last edited by eco; Jan 16, 2007 at 01:41 AM.
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I have a few sets of Stanley sockets that are used mainly for minor stuff on the truck or work on the motorcycle. Also have some no-name socket sets as emergency kits in the cars. No complaints about either, they get their job done.
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Majority of mine are Snappy's, but that was because I worked the field for a while, and when I got out of tech school, they gave a 67% discount, so I jumped on that... As they get replaced, I have been going with Kobalt although I have been fairly impressed with the Harbor Freight Professional grade tools. If you were to go HF, DO NOT buy their cheapies, they are as good as scrap for the most part...
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Originally Posted by fellro86
Majority of mine are Snappy's, but that was because I worked the field for a while, and when I got out of tech school, they gave a 67% discount, so I jumped on that... As they get replaced, I have been going with Kobalt although I have been fairly impressed with the Harbor Freight Professional grade tools.
You have been replacing Snap-on with Kobalt and Harbor Freight.
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Most of my stuff is Matco, they had the better votech program. I have some Snap- on stuff, and also some MAC. Couple others like KD floating around also. For a meter though, nothing can compare to a Fluke. We have lots of old SK stuff from auctions and yard sales at home, and they hold up well.
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When I grew up, if you had a monkey wrench, ballpiene hammer and a meat saw, you thought you were well enough off. Most of my first tools are Craftsman 60's and 70's and even some Montgomery Ward "Powercraft". Now that I'm older and better off, if bought some of the imported stuff like "Performance Tools" (Taiwan), or SK, KD, Lisle. I favor American Made if possible. My last major purchase was Gearwrench (KD Taiwan) flex head, standard and stubby, SAE and metric. Oh, American made?....I did buy a mini-ratchet set made in America. I probably won't live long enough to see if it's any damned good. 
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Originally Posted by eco
Let me get this straight...
You have been replacing Snap-on with Kobalt and Harbor Freight.
You have been replacing Snap-on with Kobalt and Harbor Freight.
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I have all KINDS I have a montgomery wards 1/2 ratchet that is beter than any ratchet crapsman makes( I have two ratchets crapsman JUNK)
I did buy a set of husky sockets to take to the junk yard and i was pleasenly suprised.
I have a 4 inch adjustable wrench from snap-on bluepoint cost $50.00
I did buy a set of husky sockets to take to the junk yard and i was pleasenly suprised.
I have a 4 inch adjustable wrench from snap-on bluepoint cost $50.00