What kind of tools do you use?

[TypeRPersonality]

Just wondering what many IA members use and why.

I mainly use Kobalt hand tools. Mainly cause there's a lifetime warranty and I get them at a discount.
I also use DeWalt and Stanley, cause they're rated as very good tools.

I have far less than 1k invested in tools. Just wondering what you would suggest as far as good tools. Planning to get pneumatic soon.

[bigdare23]

stanley

[green91]

for pneumatic.. ingersol-rand is the way to go.
hand tools i use mostly snap-on and a few matco. ive got some craftsman in there also.
for specialty i use alot of otc & lisle tools.

[KPowerEP3]

Craftsman hand tools...can't beat a no questions asked replacement policy
Chicago Pneumatic air tools.

[RBS]

Snap-On & Craftsman hand tools, Ingersol-Rand and Autozone special air tools

[Wurm]

CRAFTSMAN

[xbn83]

Craftsman, Stanley, Husky, Companion, some Snapon.

[Vuongy_Dong]

I have chinky dinky made in china tools.

























JK. I have a lil over $20K in snap on hand tools, snap on master box, snap on roll cart, and other snap on equipments. I also have a craftsman box with all craftsman tools that i never touched in so long.

[iNsTuN nOoDoH]

majority snap on. A $250 set of wrenches may seem expensive, but once you use their flank drives... oh man... it's like a whole new world.

[Mr. Clean]

I don't need tools... im friends with chuck norris

[Vuongy_Dong]

majority snap on. A $250 set of wrenches may seem expensive, but once you use their flank drives... oh man... it's like a whole new world.
thats what im talking about, especially the high performance wrenches. If you cant take a nut off with that, it'll break it off for ya.

[dickdragon]

i use professional tools. j/k

[WhiteAccord]

Snap-On ... Actually I just use Vuong's Garage.

[xlilvi3tx]

DURALAST FTW hahah jk

[koi]

A mix between Snap-on, Matco, and Mac with a craftsman toolbox.

[Z32redondo]

Craftsman FTW.

[SixSquared]

When I'm out actually buying tools, I get either Craftsman or Snap On.... I almost prefer craftsman, because they don't question **** when you bring them back. I use my craftsman 1/2 inch drive sockets on my cordless impact (I know I know.. horrible habit), and have yet to **** one of the sockets up... I even use the 32/36mm sockets on axles with the impact and they don't complain.

If I'm in the middle of a project and am like "crap I need a *insert random tool here* to get this bolt off", there's a pep boys 2 seconds from my house, so I hit up the cheap crap tools.

[blackshine007]

I have about 10K invested in a toolbox that stands as tall as me. I bought my tool box used. I have 5 boxes and all of them are filled with tools that, to be honest, some of them I probably have used once or have yet to use them but I have them for just in case I need to use it, it's there. I'm a tool freak and a funky looking tool that no one else has that I've never seen before and might use once is something I'll buy for the hell of it.

[SixSquared]

^^Exactly.. there are snap on tools I have never touched and pep boys tools I use daily. I never judge a tool's usefulness by the brand.. however if I find something I like, such as a wrench that fits nicely in my hand and in hard to reach spots, a pair of pliers that work well, I am quick to go out and buy 2-3 more of them.

[green91]

i wish that id only spent 10k on tools lol.

[sr98219]

Craftsman, Husky, Snap-on, Stanley, and some cheap tools. I try to buy them when their on sale

[Bud]

honestly i use what ever i have layin around...cant really afford to buy new tools..wish i could

[k20siboii]

craftsman and IR tools

[Revmaynard]

HFT!:goodjob:


Lirl.

[TypeRPersonality]

Didn't know this thread was still active.

I just bought my first toolbox last week, it's nice. Even my dad likes it. Retails for 371, got it for 150 new. I, myself, also prefers to buy tools only when they are on sale.

I'm not the type to buy ipods or phones with my extra cash, but would rather buy tools, strange, I know.

[green91]

Its not strange, tools are a sound investment unlike technological devices

[Double_0_Rusty]

Seeming how I work at a Chevrolet dealership, I have about 12k in tools. Varies from Snap-On, Matco, Blue Point, Craftsman, Stanley. I have 3 tool boxes, one of which is taller than I (craftsman), one is about 4 ft tall, and the other is just a 3 draw. I have two snap-on creepers, Snap-on impact and Blue Point impact, and various Blue Point air tools. Most of my hand tools (wrench's, sockets, ratchets) are Snap-on and Matco, and ( screwdrivers and misc. tools) are Stanley. I will admit, I inheirited(sp) most of the tools from my brother, as he is the Service Manager there. But I still owe the Snap-on and Matco guys alot of money. I love my tools, and I love my job....getting to laugh at broken down Chevy's....nothing better.

[Z0_o6]

Snap-on Mac Matco and S&K are what I use.


I work at an Acura dealership though, so tools are my livelihood.

[Double_0_Rusty]

Snap-on Mac Matco and S&K are what I use.


I work at an Acura dealership though, so tools are my livelihood.
I know what you mean. My tools make my money.

[road1will]

Mostly Snap On, still slowly replacing my crappy craftsman tools.

Air tools are all either snap-on or IR

[Master Shake]

craftsman and kobalt. some sk stuff too.
about 5k in tools so far.

[Master Shake]

Didn't know this thread was still active.

I just bought my first toolbox last week, it's nice. Even my dad likes it. Retails for 371, got it for 150 new. I, myself, also prefers to buy tools only when they are on sale.

I'm not the type to buy ipods or phones with my extra cash, but would rather buy tools, strange, I know.nothign wrong with that. i spent about $200 i have saved for a new roll around craftsman tool box. started out as money for some sanding blocks, buffer and things you know.

i know about tools being your life too. i do paint and body so if i lose my tools i'm just focked.

[Mangrum]

snap on hand tools and IR air tools.. i like snap on hand tools because they have alot more in the tools then you think.. if you use them everyday then buy nicer tools but if not then there i nothign wrong with using craftsman etc.. but snap on has a better strength to them they are made with a different metal and the box end doesnt stetch with use as some brands might.

[fade2blk500]

Snap on, Bluepoint, IR air tools, a few Matco tools. Electric 3/8" makita is also one of my favorite tools. I have spent probably 3-4k in the last 4 months alone.. lol I also work at an acura dealership ^ and need new tools about every week. I just keep a list of anything I've borrwed and buy it as I can.

[EmminoDaGreat]

Snap on, blue point, craftsman, sk, klein, and some matco (i like matco better but only the snap on comes). and hell yes for 3/8" electric makita

[TheProfiteer]

Haha I am cheap, so I use greatneck crap when it comes to sockets and wrenches.

lol I dont have much tools to speak of as well, just enough to do engine swaps.

[NAIZBST]

makita, snap-on, IR...I used to be a mechanic for 7 years

[Brock]

Snap On and Craftsman

[3kgtdrvr]

majority matco and some snap on stuff. i got about $25k including my box but i work at an independent shop that does everything and anything including tons of custom work so i have to have all sorts of tools.

[esiatlanta]

craftsman...

[OG-Skinny]

Snap-On and matco Tools. IR for air tools, and blue-point rool cart / matco 11 drawer box. At home i use all these and if it's craftsman, it's a jack and jackstands. Probably about 8K or so worth of tools.

Ebay is the SHIZNIT btw! I found alot of stuff cheap, and if it breaks, lifetime warrenty

[punkr6]

MAC

[jdm_91crx]

craftsman, dewalt, and stanley's will do the job...

[Z U L8R]

MAKITA 18V CORDLESS IMPACT/DRILL/LIGHT FOR TEH WIN

i use those and matco 3/8 swivel 8-19mm most often. i couldn't live without em >_<

[green91]

I use alot of snap-on, a little matco and even less mac. I do use craftsman for some things. I dont buy per brand but rather which tool does the best job and is comfortable to use and typically snap-on fits the bill. Ive got well over 35k invested so far and still need new stuff all the time.

[mikespeed95]

i work at the ymca and hte only tool i need is my 3'' boy hole scout.












ive got a ****ty blue point cart, some craftsman stuff, nesco 3/8 electric impact and 1/2 inch air gun, some sunex, mac, harbor frieght, sears, sk stuff, but working on getting more snap on stuff and a bigger box and non **** cart.

i will say best bang for the buck stuff if you dont have access to the tool truck (which i've been using for like 4 months now and trying to buy nice stuff so i dont have to worry about it ) , go to lowes and get kobalt boxes, and just stick with craftsman. as much as i hate it, the prices arent bad, sears is everywhere, the warranty is nice. i've also been a fan lately of if its something im really not putting a lot of force on, i just get the cheap crap. go to harbor freight and buy the nice harbor freight stuff. its still cheap as hell, but for screwdrivers, prybars, extensions, magnetic trays, wire wheels, extension chords, stuff like that that place is great. but any tool your going to actually use some force on, ratchets, power tools, sockets, specialty stuff, dont be a cheap ass.

also +1 on ebay. im goign to start shopping there more often.