I'm looking for tool sets, and I need to know which ones are decent. If I get an automotive set, I'd like it to have a full metric/SAE socket wrench set.
2006-12-21 08:19:04 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Part of the reason that they sell Craftsman sets in such large sets, with over 100 socket in a set in some cases, is that you will find reasons for all of the different sockets, even though you often will get 3 of the same size. For instance, a 6 sided socket is the best if you need to get a very firm grip on a tight nut. But if you have a very small range of motion, a 12 sided socket will help you get the socket on the nut whereas you may not have the proper angle with a 6 sided socket.
Deep well sockets are very useful for certain jobs, including ones where the bolt is too long for the smaller sockets. They also have angled sockets that allow you to get into tight areas that cannot be approached straight on.
I don't work for sears or anything, but i noticed that they currently have a 96 or 98 socket set on sale for just under $$100. It had all three socket wrench sizes, 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 in it. Looked like a pretty good deal to me.
If you actually are a real mechanic you probably want to go with something better than craftsman. Snap-On is the name I have been told is one of the best. At a refinery I worked at I often saw Rigid tools.
Good luck
2006-12-21 16:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Coach 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your doing it for a living I would get snap on tools. They have a smoother grip than craftsman do. But for your avrage DIY guy a craftsman set would be well to do. They will replace if its not beaten. I own both. Snap on tools are very expensive. I would go with craftsman b/c they are reasonably priced and decent. Both will do the job its just a matter on how much you are wanting and willing to spend.
2006-12-23 17:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by countryguy140 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should buy the basics from Craftsman and the specialty tools from Snap op/blue point or Mac. Craftsman makes great tools and they're not nearly as expensive as the other brands listed. Note: craftsman is Sears and Kobalt is Lowes.
2016-05-23 06:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are a professional mechanic i.e. uses these tools every day to make a living,the best way to go is with the cheapest tools you can find.
Stick with the basic,combination wrenches,sockets wrenches with 1/4,3/8,and 1/2 inch drives.
More expensive tools will last longer,but you probably will lose them before they wear out.
2006-12-22 12:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by domedweller2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your talking about hand tools, Mac and Snap-on make the best. Go to any mechanics shop and that is what you will see them using. They are expensive though and Craftsman is a very good brand. Not as good as snap on or mack but good enough if you are not using the tools for your trade. Husky (home depot) isnt too bad either and the cheapest that I would go.
If you are talking about pneumatic tools, then ingersol rand is good.
Snap on, mack, craftsman, and husky hand tools are all guaranteed for life.
2006-12-21 08:42:34 · answer #5 · answered by NY1Krr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing fits like a Snap-On if you're asking me, but they're so expensive. Mac are also excellent but expensive. Craftsman are also good tools.
Personally, I like using middle of the line tools so I don't feel bad about denting and dinging them up or lose them. I like Husky tools from Home Depot. They're a good balance of quality and price.
Klein, Ideal, and Channel Lock are also excellent brands.
2006-12-22 17:14:48 · answer #6 · answered by the4biddendonut 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Snap-On is highly over rated. Craftsman is probably your best bet. Stay away from anything Taiwanese or Chinese. Tools should be an investment, buy the best quality you can afford. If your take good care of them, they will last a lifetime.
2006-12-22 06:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by gr8alarmguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Craftsman- for affordability. I worked with a man once who would only buy snap on tools. He constantly harassed me for buying craftsman. One day I had bought a set of offset ratcheting wrench's from Sears. He saw them, and asked his snap on man if the sold them. He ordered a set of snap on, and 2 weeks later he received them. He was so "proud" of his new tools. I looked at his, and took one of his, and layed it upside down next to my identical wrench, and told him to pick his out. He picked the Craftsman. They were "identical" down to the last rivet. My 5 piece set was 19.95, his was 176.00, FOR THE SAME TOOL! He was paying for a name. Incidentally, the next week, he returned his overpriced set, and went out and bought a set of Craftsman wrenches. He never made fun of my tools again.
2006-12-21 16:59:33 · answer #8 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Craftsman- Sears. Great replacement policy- forever kind of thing. Best on Market too
2006-12-21 12:24:43 · answer #9 · answered by ARTmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Klein hand tools for tradesmen,
sae for sockets..
stanley also has many quality tools
2006-12-21 11:02:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋