Tool Brand Opinions/Experiences
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I have been a professional auto tech since 1979. Back in the day nobody could tell me that there was any alternative to Snap-On and Mac tools but as I get older I am more willing to look at the alternatives. From my experiance the tools from Lowes, Home Depot and Craftsman are good reliable tools. For some reason I still like my Mac and Snap-On ratchets though.
MatthewBasaraba
Jerry Rigger
I wouldnt buy the stuff from Tractor Supply, they are junk even with a lifetime warranty. To be honest some of the best tools I have used are Stanley Proto hand tools. They carry a lifetime warranty, MANY different places carry them. I used to have all Popular Mechanics tools, they are great quality but exchanging them is a pain now since hardly no where carries them.
Lowes tools are good too, Kobalt, but they are spendy.
Craftsman, Snap On, Mac, Matco, you pay for a name more than the tool. Trust me when I say, that most of these all have the same manufacturer, JS Tools, and are not any better.
Power tools, most of mine are Hitachi, Compound Miter, drills, cordless, Reciprocating Saw. I do have a HF POS Band Saw, makes a good paperweight.
Lincoln or Miller Welders, hands down, best in the market. Hobard are good too, I am sure on the small hobby welders like most use, they are all made by the same Chinese company and just have different paint on the chassis.
You want a good deal? Check Rummage sales and flea markets. Get tools you know have a life time warranty. Exchange them if needed but know that most tools made 15-20 years ago will last another 50 before the new crap in stores today lasts 10. Just a matter of fact.
Matthew
Lowes tools are good too, Kobalt, but they are spendy.
Craftsman, Snap On, Mac, Matco, you pay for a name more than the tool. Trust me when I say, that most of these all have the same manufacturer, JS Tools, and are not any better.
Power tools, most of mine are Hitachi, Compound Miter, drills, cordless, Reciprocating Saw. I do have a HF POS Band Saw, makes a good paperweight.
Lincoln or Miller Welders, hands down, best in the market. Hobard are good too, I am sure on the small hobby welders like most use, they are all made by the same Chinese company and just have different paint on the chassis.
You want a good deal? Check Rummage sales and flea markets. Get tools you know have a life time warranty. Exchange them if needed but know that most tools made 15-20 years ago will last another 50 before the new crap in stores today lasts 10. Just a matter of fact.
Matthew
devino246
Official DIYGK Chem Nerd
Ended up getting a Craftsman 14 drawer tool box, 22 metric & standard sockets, ratchet, 24 combo wrenches, 3 files, punch set, screwdriver set, 3 ton jack, rolling mechanics seat, and drilling hammer. All from sears.
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MatthewBasaraba
Jerry Rigger
Very nice!!! Its nice to bring home a new baby! Lol
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