ASE Tools where to buy?

[baby50]

Fellow IA's,
I wanted to know if anyone knows of any places to purchase good quality specialty tools. I obviously know about Craftsman but want something of the ilk of Snap On and Matco that have more variety than Craftsman. I heard there was a place of Moreland Avenue but have been unable to locate. As much as we work on our cars I cant have cheap needle nose pliers or not so straight.. straight edges when checking a head.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

[Tech5]

there is no such thing as ASE tools......ASE stands for automotive service excellents ......Its more being honest , and saying you know what your doing not a shade tree mechanic....


But what is good Mechanic tools.. I use nothing but Snap on tools....

You can go to Snapontools.com and fine everything you will need......Very costly but worth it!

[jerseyef9]

there is no such thing as ASE tools......ASE stands for automotive service excellents ......Its more being honest , and saying you know what your doing not a shade tree mechanic....


But what is good Mechanic tools.. I use nothing but Snap on tools....

You can go to Snapontools.com and fine everything you will need......Very costly but worth it!

x2:cheers:

[81911SC]

You sure don't make much sense

[AnthonyF]

there is no such thing as ASE tools......ASE stands for automotive service excellents ......Its more being honest , and saying you know what your doing not a shade tree mechanic....


But what is good Mechanic tools.. I use nothing but Snap on tools....

You can go to Snapontools.com and fine everything you will need......Very costly but worth it!
Lies. It means Anthony Sexes everyone.

I personally buy all snap-on tools. I see most body guys buy Matco.

-Ant.

[Tech5]

Lies. It means Anthony Sexes everyone.

I personally buy all snap-on tools. I see most body guys buy Matco.

-Ant.

Homo homo!

[81911SC]

It's Automotive Service Excellence and if you don't know that then idk how much you know about cars. lol
I like my Matco, Snap on and Craftsman stuff. All have good stuff.

[Aeroscout977]

Snap On has a great selection of tools however if you want to save money then go to sears and buy the step below craftsman(can't remember the name) life time warranty but they cost less. Don't go buying a digital torque wrench it's just a waste of money. You'll be fine audible clicking ones

[boosted b]

matco is junk and over rated use snap on or better yet go to northern tools for half the price

[punkr6]

MAC is what I use....

[Init2winit]

there is no such thing as ASE tools......ASE stands for automotive service excellents ......Its more being honest , and saying you know what your doing not a shade tree mechanic....


But what is good Mechanic tools.. I use nothing but Snap on tools....

You can go to Snapontools.com and fine everything you will need......Very costly but worth it!
All ase means, is that you know how to study and pass a test. Has nothing to do with if you know what you're doing, or not. There is nothing wrong with having them, as it looks good on paper, which is usually all that people care about when hiring someone.

[DC2NR]

Snap On FTW!!

[STRteg]

I have only ever used Craftsman tools and i dont have any complaints yet

[sullen]

I have Snap On, Bluepoint, Matco, & Grey Pneumatic.

I don't bother with Craftsman because when you walk into the store 5 times in one day with broken tools, they tend to stop giving you new tools. I got fed up with that one day, and never again bought Craftsman. Since then, i have managed to somehow break all of my Craftsman sockets and ratchets. But the neat thing about the Snap On and Matco companies is...... you guessed it! The TOOL TRUCKS COME TO YOU!!! No more running to the store to buy things for me.

[STRteg]

I have Snap On, Bluepoint, Matco, & Grey Pneumatic.

I don't bother with Craftsman because when you walk into the store 5 times in one day with broken tools, they tend to stop giving you new tools. I got fed up with that one day, and never again bought Craftsman. Since then, i have managed to somehow break all of my Craftsman sockets and ratchets. But the neat thing about the Snap On and Matco companies is...... you guessed it! The TOOL TRUCKS COME TO YOU!!! No more running to the store to buy things for me.

Never had a craftsman break on me yet and I've done some pretty serious business with those tools lol cars and other things:ninja:

[sullen]

Obviously, not serious enough. I'm a mechanic, so I know how to use/break tools. I had Craftsman tools before i became a mechanic, as I did not have access to an EC account or a tool truck.

[81911SC]

matco is junk and over rated use snap on or better yet go to northern tools for half the priceYou say Matco is junk yet recommend northern tools?

[STRteg]

Obviously, not serious enough. I'm a mechanic, so I know how to use/break tools. I had Craftsman tools before i became a mechanic, as I did not have access to an EC account or a tool truck.

Well idk what to tell you I guess I just know how not to break them:D

[*EFilliated*]

if u want SNAP ON LMK :ninja:

[Init2winit]

Fellow IA's,
I wanted to know if anyone knows of any places to purchase good quality specialty tools. I obviously know about Craftsman but want something of the ilk of Snap On and Matco that have more variety than Craftsman. I heard there was a place of Moreland Avenue but have been unable to locate. As much as we work on our cars I cant have cheap needle nose pliers or not so straight.. straight edges when checking a head.

Your help is greatly appreciated.
The place you're speaking of isn't on Moreland, it is on Thurman RD. Tools & Equiptment. 404-363-3710

You can find some really good deals on Ebay.

[Aeroscout977]

Obviously, not serious enough. I'm a mechanic, so I know how to use/break tools. I had Craftsman tools before i became a mechanic, as I did not have access to an EC account or a tool truck.

so because he has not broken a tool he hasn't done serious work? A mechanics skill isn't judged by the tools he's broken rofl. I've broken some Phillips screw driver tips does that mean the only serious jobs I've done are small?

[STRteg]

so because he has not broken a tool he hasn't done serious work? A mechanics skill isn't judged by the tools he's broken rofl. I've broken some Phillips screw driver tips does that mean the only serious jobs I've done are small?

:goodjob::goodjob::goodjob::goodjob: exactly

[green91]

Its not a matter of breaking tools, its a matter of the tools working properly. Which is why for most things i dont use craftsman. Extensions, prybars are some things.. sure! but sockets, wrenches, ratchets and screwdrivers.. NO THANKS. Ill keep my snapon and (some) matco. Some matco tools are decent, but usually you can figure out who really made the tool and buy it cheaper not matco branded. I liked the matco screwdrivers but found They were made by a company called Witte, so i ordered a set of witte screw drivers off amazon for about 1/3 the price.

[baby50]

Thanks Init2winit as that is the place i was looking for and the rest of you for your feedback. I know what ASE stands for and maybe should have made subject more clear for the Theologians and English majors on this forum :crazy:.

[Tech5]

All ase means, is that you know how to study and pass a test. Has nothing to do with if you know what you're doing, or not. There is nothing wrong with having them, as it looks good on paper, which is usually all that people care about when hiring someone.

Sounds to me you can not read what I typed.....It means you are smart lololol.......If I was a customer I would rather have a ASE certified mechanic then one not....This way I know they are smart enough to work on my car...I am not talking about a ASE in brakes But a Master ASE......

[Tech5]

All ase means, is that you know how to study and pass a test. Has nothing to do with if you know what you're doing, or not. There is nothing wrong with having them, as it looks good on paper, which is usually all that people care about when hiring someone.


I am aware of what it means as I have all my ASE certs including my Master ASE cert.My master took about 3 trys for me , that shit is hardddd

[green91]

Thanks Init2winit as that is the place i was looking for and the rest of you for your feedback. I know what ASE stands for and maybe should have made subject more clear for the Theologians and English majors on this forum :crazy:.


Its got thing to do with being English majors.. its more to do with the fact that there are no such things as ASE tools.

[Tech5]

Its got thing to do with being English majors.. its more to do with the fact that there are no such things as ASE tools.


Correct I am glad someone else can understand english:lmfao:

[Tech5]

Thanks Init2winit as that is the place i was looking for and the rest of you for your feedback. I know what ASE stands for and maybe should have made subject more clear for the Theologians and English majors on this forum :crazy:.


Sounds like it that you don't or you wouldn't have made a stupid title thats all...But I told you my 0.02 cents on what tools I like and use..

[Barefoot]

All ase means, is that you know how to study and pass a test. Has nothing to do with if you know what you're doing, or not. There is nothing wrong with having them, as it looks good on paper, which is usually all that people care about when hiring someone.
u dont how many techs ive meet with ase this and ase that who dont know shit outside of study guides. i personally dont give a shit about ase been in the game a long time now. i may of had a hand fill of customers who heard about. none ever knew what it meant.

Never had a craftsman break on me yet and I've done some pretty serious business with those tools lol cars and other things:ninja:your definition of serious business and a mechanics its complete different.


You say Matco is junk yet recommend northern tools?
i was thinking the same thing.



Thanks Init2winit as that is the place i was looking for and the rest of you for your feedback. I know what ASE stands for and maybe should have made subject more clear for the Theologians and English majors on this forum :crazy:.this is IA everybody has a masters in english around here.


If I was a customer I would rather have a ASE certified mechanic then one not....This way I know they are smart enough to work on my car...I am not talking about a ASE in brakes But a Master ASE......im calling bullshit. if be on the streets right now if that was the case. once again a mech isnt about his tools or how well they take a test. if u makes u feel better thats great. my customer base isnt getting any smaller not being a MASTER tech.

[Init2winit]

u dont how many techs ive meet with ase this and ase that who dont know shit outside of study guides. i personally dont give a shit about ase been in the game a long time now. i may of had a hand fill of customers who heard about. none ever knew what it meant.
your definition of serious business and a mechanics its complete different.

Trust me, I've been doing this crap for a long time, and I know exactly what you mean, which is why I spoke up about it.

[Total_Blender]

Its got thing to do with being English majors.. its more to do with the fact that there are no such things as ASE tools.

But there are SAE tools. :lmfao:

I like SK and Proto over all the brands as far as price/toughness/function goes. They are about on the same level as Mac and Matco.

Snap-On, I just don't want to spend that kinda money. And the quality on some of their new stuff is going down because they are contracting it out to other companies.

Craftsman is OK for civilian use, but if I made my living with my tools I would want something better.

Kobalt, Husky... fuck that noise.

[STRteg]

your definition of serious business and a mechanics its complete different.

Ok i'm not saying I'm doing hard use mechanic work on my tools every day but my stuff has seen some miles for sure.And the tasks I've been involved in as far as helping numerous friends with swaps (Pulling motors out and putting them in) and routine maintenance like suspension,brakes,axles,etc. etc. my craftsman tools have not broken EVER.Even that time when i had to rent the crank pulley holder from you to get that bitch of a crank pulley bolt off my no name wrenches I broke two,when i used the caftsman,they did the job and didnt break (And keep in mind me and a friend on my back jumped up and down on my craftsman wrench to get the bolt loose)

I'm not claiming to have experience like an every day garage working mechanic i was just giving my :2cents: about the tools I use whenever its time to do some auto work and other stuff

[Aeroscout977]

What is serious mechanic work? Also ditto to whoever said proto. I didn't so much like their odd end tools but their other stiff did me very well. The only issue I had was crome seemed to like to chip off easier than other tools. And my job was FOD sensitive.

[green91]

The problem with craftsman tools isnt them breaking, its them being pieces of shit. The wrenches dont grip and are prone to rounding off bolts. Some of the sockets are the same way.

[GGPIS3]

matco is junk and over rated use snap on or better yet go to northern tools for half the price

i beg to differ. matco is not junk by any means. personally, 98% of all my tools are from matco. our local rep, john, is a honest guy and a good guy. any time i have an issue, he is always there to help out, fix the tool, or replace it if necessary... he has come through on his off days to make sure we have the tools we need. its not always about the manufacturer but also the sales and service that comes along with it. i also like snap on, but as everyone else has stated, they are costly, but worth the money. i, for one, will stick with matco for most of my tools due to price and convenience. i do, however, have some snap on and blue pointe stuff as well though. can't go wrong with most tools nowadays since almost everyone has lifetime warranties.

[OG-Skinny]

i beg to differ. matco is not junk by any means. personally, 98% of all my tools are from matco. our local rep, john, is a honest guy and a good guy. any time i have an issue, he is always there to help out, fix the tool, or replace it if necessary... he has come through on his off days to make sure we have the tools we need. its not always about the manufacturer but also the sales and service that comes along with it. i also like snap on, but as everyone else has stated, they are costly, but worth the money. i, for one, will stick with matco for most of my tools due to price and convenience. i do, however, have some snap on and blue pointe stuff as well though. can't go wrong with most tools nowadays since almost everyone has lifetime warranties.

Agreed. I have a mix of Snap-on, Matco, and Blue point for hand held tools. 99.9% of my pneumatic tools are Ingersol-Rand. Most of my B.P. stuff are pry bars/screwdrivers and my Toolbox/rollcart *Snap-on at a lower price*. Matco is mainly my wrenches, and you bet your ass all my sockets and corresponding equipment is Snap-on.

Best thing about all of them is if one breaks, my rep only asks how I broke it so he can notify the manufacturer to make it stronger. Lol.

[IntegraXTR]

just go to harbor freight tools, they have a huge inventory of tools with warranty. I myself use snap on and currently owe over $2k but its cool.

[Barefoot]

just go to harbor freight tools, they have a huge inventory of tools with warranty.harbor freight has nothing but junk.
I myself use snap on and currently owe over $2k but its cool.
2k when your talking about real quality tools is nothing.

[baby50]

Thanks all i just broke down and bought what i needed from Snapon Rep. I got a good used Torque Wrench, Propane Soldering Iron, straight edge and Jumper Box for around 450.00. I guess you got to pay for quallity. Thanks again

[Patterson]

2k when your talking about real quality tools is nothing.


i have spent around 40k on all mine.:eek: and i don't even use half of them anymore :lmfao: