Tools!

[BassMaster]

Getting tired of my Craftsman breaking, can't afford to replace them with anything big name like Snap-On. I've tried Husky, Craftsman, Kobalt.. Gonna give the local TSC a try with Masterhand, they have all the basic tools plus the non-normal ones as well. Tonight I went all over town looking for a 1-1/16 socket, finally found it at TSC. Just noticed some of there tools advertise lifetime warranty as well!

What is your favorite brand of tools?

[Onk]

Ive always used Craftsman...broken a few sockets, breaker bars and ratchets, but went to either sears or kmart and swapped them out on the spot no charge...

Ill probably always uses Craftsman

[SmokedRam]

Craftsman and Husky....since like Kevin said, you can go to Sears or Kmart to swap a Craftsman tool or The Home Depot to swap a Husky tool...

[Fla 66 cuda]

Craftsman hands down if they break they exchange them iv'e been using them for 20 plus years and haven't broken very many,the problem ones i have had are the 3/8 ratchets guts falling apart,

[BassMaster]

Cuda, I have broken 3 of the 3/8 ratchets in the past year. My problem is my closest Sears with tools is an hour away.

Did not know Home Depot would replace broken Husky's. Gonna have to take a trip this afternoon.

I am going to buy a few Masterhand at the end of the month and see how they feel.

[Storm Rider]

I like the craftsman tools, but I also like Kobalt tools. They have a lifetime warranty on them also. You can find them in any Lowe's.

[04viperram]

S&k are pretty good with lifetime warranty! But I usually buy craftsman!

[BassMaster]

RamStrat, your Kmart will exchange tools? I missed that part of the post. Last time I tried to exchange mine there they told me to go to Sears.

[Stealth Mode]

I got about 15k worth of S&K in a Craftsman box. Lol

[BAD HABIT]

Kobalt or craftsman I do have a sweet ampro socket set though and have never had an issue with it specially since it was free 160 pc set....:)

[Stealth Mode]

My boy's like to rag on me because I use Pittsburg Nuematic tool's. I got ton's of Pittsburg power tool's. I recommend them to the fullest. Only other air/electric took I use is my BullDogg impact gun. Can't argue with BullDogg...

[BAD HABIT]

Hey Pittsburg maybe from harborfreight but are gauranteed for life

[Stealth Mode]

I never broke any Pittsburg junk. Broke alot of my S&K though.

[Onk]

RamStrat, your Kmart will exchange tools? I missed that part of the post. Last time I tried to exchange mine there they told me to go to Sears.

Yup! It depends on the Kmart and what type of tool section they have. The one I used to work at had a huge tool section

[BassMaster]

I'll go up there and ask again to see if it's changed. Last time I tried it was right when they started carrying the tools. Just bought a Masterhand Torque Wrench.. Hoping it works alright, $40.

[NOTPAID4]

Majority of mine are Craftsman tools also.

[BassMaster]

Just broke another Husky and Craftsman.. Husky's head split and Craftsmans gears stripped. Still can't get the dang bolt loose.

[BAD HABIT]

now when it comes to precise tools like a torque wrench i bought craftsman...no random shit for me, tried a pittsburg and snapped a bolt head never even clicked that bitch went right back...and i went to sears....

[Fla 66 cuda]

Just broke another Husky and Craftsman.. Husky's head split and Craftsmans gears stripped. Still can't get the dang bolt loose.

Your using too long of a pipe on that ratchet use a breaker bar with that pipe ratchets ain't strong enough internally for that kind of torque LOL.

[BassMaster]

The first one I broke, I used a hammer, the second one I broke was a 2' breaker only gave me another 6 inches or so. I broke it loose with a 6' breaker and a pipe wrench. Took me all day to break one dang NUT lol. Oh the pipe is pieces of my old exhaust.

I decided, when income tax comes in, I am ordering some new tools and possibly a welder.

[SmokedRam]

I seriously need to get me a set of 12 point sockets...most of mine are only 6 point...

[Onk]

Lol, what are you working on???

You need a hand?? Lol

[TopB2972]

I ussualy go with craftsman. because of the warranty. 2nd would be Kobalt (well I work for Lowes soooo) They have life time warrantis, but I think most tools now adays have a lifetime warranty. The first 2 years Kobalt wassold by Lowes they were made by Snap-on. but to cut cost they went to another supplier I'm not exactly sure who though.

[BassMaster]

Lol, what are you working on???

You need a hand?? Lol

I got it all now, I hope. Waiting for a another tool to come in Wednesday. Working on the four-wheeler. Trying to put in a secondary clutch spring. The primary came loose fairly easy but the secondary was a beach. Waiting for the Primary Puller to come in to pop it out. Impact is recommended for it as well. :shooter:

Here's my shopping list for tax money lol.
Air Compressor
Impact
Welder

Anything else yall would recommend? Id like to get a programmer for the NR but I need tools more.

[SmokedRam]

I had a husky air compressor, had to sell it for moving money...make sure you look at them.

[BassMaster]

Gonna try to find one on Craigslist. Wanting a 5 CFM but not sure about the cost. I used to use compressors for 8 hours a day, so I do know the difference between this and that. Just gonna get a cheap welder so I can re-do my exhaust and make a bumper for the ATV.

[SmokedRam]

Whatever you do avoid the Campell Hausfeld welders...my father in law had a 110v wire feel welder and the wire feed motor didnt last a month...I have heard that the Northern Tool cheapo wire welders are better quality at around the same price...

[SmokedRam]

This is the compressor I had...it's 4CFM

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Air-Compressors-Tools-Accessories/Husky/h_d1/N-5yc1vZb8mrZrd/R-202208341/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

[BassMaster]

Thanks everyone. Also looking for a new tool set, ratchets, sockets, etc. Most of mine have been misplaced/stolen.

For the welder I am just getting a cheaaaap Chicago Electric. I have read and read about them over the last two months. More positives than negatives. I don't need it for anything thick. Not too concerned with splatter, I can clean it up.

I might call up my old shop teacher and see if he has any compressors he'd sell me.

[SmokedRam]

IF I ever get a welder I am gonna go all out and get a Miller...thats what I use to stick weld with at my last job....repairing shopping carts...that one however was gas powered...

[03 Rammer]

Craftsman everything. Love the fact I bring a broken tool in and gets replaced at no charge.

[SmokedRam]

My grandfather used to go buy rusty Craftsman tools from yard sales and stuff...then take them to the old Western Auto and exchange them for new ones...

[MoparNC]

Craftsman here!

[SRTgirl]

Hubs has a garage full of Craftsman. Makes my life easy on holidays, he makes a list, I go to sears! One stop shopping...men are so easy!LOL!

[Stealth Mode]

^I like her... Lol

[BassMaster]

Me too! I can't get anybody to buy me tools.