Need recommendations on tools.

[sapearso at collins.rockwell.com]

While as a mechanic I was told MAC or Snap-On (the trucks show up every
week), I happened across an S&K tool man once, bought a couple of socket
sets and a couple sets of combination wrenches. Best tools I've ever owned.
Only downfall is finding a dealer or tool truck.

Scott

P.S. Their rachets suck... Only Snap-On rachets in my box.



> I have a mix of Craftsman and Husky that I'm pleased with.  I suspect
> that Husky and Craftsman are manufactured at the same place.  They both
> carry a lifetime warranty, and HD will accept broken Craftsman in
> exchange for Husky.  Not so with Sears, AFAIK.  Both have screwdriver
> assortments that have what you need, including #3 phillips (#2 is much
> more common).  You can find non-Craftsman hand tools at Sears, and
> non-Husky at HD.  I'd stay away from either of those.  I bought a set of
> box end "sears" brand wrenches, which proved handy when I needed a
> wrench bent into a "U" shape to reach the head of a bolt in the frame.
> But you usually don't want wrenches that flexible.  Either store is just
> around the corner when you need to get replacements, unlike the truck
> tools.
>
> --steve
>
> Kevin R wrote:
> >
> > > Not exactly list oriented, but I need them to work on the cars so
it's
> > > close.
> > > It all started with a need for a long Philips
> > > to reach certain screws on the car and ended up with the realization
that
> > I
> > > could use (wink, wink) a good set to replace the hand me downs and
cheap
> > > crap I currently have. So now I'm looking for a good 10-15
piece(don't
> > need
> > > torx etc) standard and Philips set that includes a 6-8" Philips (#
3??)
> > and
> > > nice long pry bar uhm, I mean flat head screw driver.
> > > Would love Snap-on, but due to the price and no desire to try and
chase
> > one
> > > down, I'm looking at the usually locals.
> > > Husky (home depot)
> > > Ridgid (home depot)
> > > Kobalt (Lowes)
> > > Craftsman (Sears)
> > > Klein (Sears)
> > >
> > > Any recommendations or good/bad stories welcome.
> > >
> > > TIA
> > > Kevin R

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