View Full Version : who makes the best tools?
JDMJAYDC2
11-13-2008, 05:10 PM
so im crusing kmart today and they have a huge 30-50% off sale as the store is closing and im in the tool section and see all of these great deals on craftsman tools i need to upgrade my tools as the 64 pc socket set i got for xmas like 4 years ago is not enough to do most of the jobs on my cars so who do you think makes the best tools
cobalt, craftsman, great tool, snap on etc.
MeanMugen
11-13-2008, 05:13 PM
craftsman never failed me
FasTech
11-13-2008, 05:18 PM
Craftsman has failed me on several occcasions but their still good. I'd have to say Cobalt for air tools and Craftsman for hand tools. I don't know anything about Great Tool or whatever..... And Snap-on is alright.
KevinT707
11-13-2008, 05:23 PM
I don't have any experience with other brand names but the Craftsman tools at my house has always taken care of the jobs done in the driveway/garage. Have only broken one piece (17mm short well socket).
RWD164
11-13-2008, 05:38 PM
I have a set of SAE and Metric S&K Sockets that are very good. Chrome is durable and they don't stretch. As far as Wrenches, Craftsman or Proto are pretty good. For Air tools, Cleco (Cooper Tools) are the best by far. You can get them aircraft surplus on ebay for a fraction of new price.
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Barefoot
11-13-2008, 05:44 PM
for the home guys craftsman all day. shop folks snap on, matco, ir and mac nothing else.
Tech5
11-13-2008, 06:06 PM
<,, Snap on all day only for me
green91
11-13-2008, 06:09 PM
If you count on them daily.. Snap-On for most hand tools especially.
Schugg
11-13-2008, 08:53 PM
i say best tools for the price you say are craftsman, i havent had any problems and they get replaced for free. snap on ad matco are nice but priced high
phatdaddy143
11-13-2008, 09:02 PM
snap-on or cornwell for me all day everday a must
mike's02ls1
11-13-2008, 09:05 PM
Snap-On for the real working man....
benny.boom
11-13-2008, 11:16 PM
snap-on makes the best hand tools period. thats why they are so expensive. if your tools make your money dont go cheap. if its a hobby, craftsmen will do just fine..
yungdz
11-13-2008, 11:27 PM
Craftsman for regular guys, all the real mechanics I know use Matco or Snap on
slimm
11-14-2008, 07:35 AM
craftsman all the way, baby!! dewalt or makita drills
Total_Blender
11-14-2008, 07:54 AM
SK is the best for the money. They have the same free replacement policy as Snap-on at a fraction of the price and they have a complete line of specialty stuff. Quality is about the same between them too.
From what I've found the store brands are all about the same quality and they don't have a lot of the specialty stuff like bit sockets.
EmminoDaGreat
11-14-2008, 09:33 AM
I have a craftsman electric impact that I use everyday, its great. But most of my tools are slowly changing to snap on and mac, as they break lol.
03RCode
11-14-2008, 12:30 PM
Snap On and MAC are all I use at the shop. When I'm at home on the occasional small job I'll use some of my Craftsman stuff.
Footefan52
11-14-2008, 12:35 PM
It had already been said that if they make your money then go with snap-on or Mac. Their great to work with on warranty issues. Craftsman has a good return policy too at sears. Driveway and home garage work = craftsman
kaotickaozpunk
11-14-2008, 12:41 PM
snap-on and mac tools FTW baby!!!!!!!!!but craftsman and husky do me the job..unless your balling and can afford expensive tools ill recommend these
VickNotic
11-15-2008, 10:43 PM
i say best tools for the price you say are craftsman, i havent had any problems and they get replaced for free. snap on ad matco are nice but priced high
:goodjob: +1
green91
11-16-2008, 08:50 AM
Seriously, if you rely on them daily you will find the faults in craftsman tools FAST. Plus, when you work at a dealer or shop, the tool guys will come to you, no need to go into a mall or outlet to get your socket replaced. No need to mention that craftsman toolboxes just cant hold up to shop abuse.
JDMJAYDC2
11-16-2008, 09:24 AM
i wish i could afford snap on but i dont use them daily so thats why i cant say they break but i have had one break but one trip to sears and it was replaced
tdurr
11-16-2008, 08:33 PM
so im crusing kmart today and they have a huge 30-50% off sale as the store is closing and im in the tool section and see all of these great deals on craftsman tools i need to upgrade my tools as the 64 pc socket set i got for xmas like 4 years ago is not enough to do most of the jobs on my cars so who do you think makes the best tools
kobalt, craftsman, great tool, snap on etc.
fixed. But snap on and Kobalt tools are great for shop use, SK are good for a general set at your house(same as craftsman). Sure its too late to help u chose tho lol.
BKgen®
11-16-2008, 08:51 PM
TopTul, Husky, Craftsman.
quickdodge®
11-16-2008, 08:52 PM
so who do you think makes the best tools
Some of IA's member's parents do. Later, QD.
BKgen®
11-16-2008, 08:53 PM
Some of IA's member's parents do. Later, QD.
:lmfao::lmfao:
Double_0_Rusty
11-16-2008, 08:55 PM
My toolbox at work is full of Snap On , Matco, and Mac......however I do have some kobalt stuff. I owe the Matco guy 1k, Snap-on still owe 300 on new 1/2 impact. i have about 4-6k in tools in my box, and I am in need of a bigger box.
But round the house I use Craftsman. <----Can't go wrong with them.
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