what brand of tools do you use? and what warehouse or store do you prefer shopping for tools?

Answer 1

I presume you are referring to non-professional tools, tools used by everyday folks in repairs and such.

There are many good brands of tools. Usually if a brand has a tool named after it, it is a good quality, and that quality transfers over into other tools. For instance Crescent is known for their open ended adjustable wrench which is commonly referred to as a Crescent Wrench. I'd buy any of their tools in a heartbeat.

Vicegrip has a wrench named after them and sells high quality tools.

Dremel has the Dremel high speed rotary tool sometimes referred to simply as a Dremel tool.

You can't go wrong with Craftsman, the Sears Brand.

Another less heard of brand, Huskey, sells good tools for occasional use.

Vermont American is another decent toolmaker and blade maker as are Stanley, Irwin, Bosch, Gerber, Ridgid, Ryobi, Dewalt, Milwaukee.

Black & Decker is ok for occasional use.

One thing I have learned is don't cheap out on drill bits. There are a lot of junk bits out there. Go with a recognized brand and High Speed Steel.

If you will be working with chisels and expect to use them a lot, such as for carving or wood turning, you want to buy the best. Better than Craftsman. There is a huge difference between a Sorby and a Craftsman, and you will pay for the difference. A Sorby would need to be purchased on line or at a specialty woodworking store, which adds to the price.

I think for the most part, if you go to Lowes or Home Depot the tools they carry will work for the handyman. If you are concerned about quality you can ask for an opinion from the guy on duty.

If you are just building a tool collection for use at other times watch for sales because most tools will come on sale for a third to 50% off. Places like Home Depot also have their specials where they have bought a bunch of a certain tool to sell at a discount. Those can be very good deals.

When you need a tool on the spur of the moment you are probably going to have to lay out 100% however.

I should also mention that Estate Sales are a good place to find tools cheap. If you go to estates sales though, you do need to know which brands meet your minimum requirement.

Answer 2

It depends on what you doing and whether it is a power or a hand tool. For power tools, I like either Makita or Ryobi for battery units, Bosch for rotohammers and some other corded units. For screwdrivers, reamers, wrenches and so it's Klein. For a heavy duty corded power tool, Rigid is on top. Craftsman was a good brand 20 years ago, workforce is a back up at best for hand wrenches, the rest of the hand wrenches are not worth my time. No matter how good the guarantee is, if it breaks when you need it and it's replacement is an hour away, it's better to buy the best quality you can. For in home use, 2 sets of Craftsman wrenches, and a set of battery operated power tools from Ryobi will last for years. A higher quality battery unit is Makita, I would not use B&D, Firestorm or any of the lesser brands.

Answer 3

I buy tools at a specialty tool shop in the big city they specialize in tools only so they have good prices I change brands depending on what I want some I buy makita for, some DeWalt and some Bosch like I said it depends on what I am buying and how each company is rated for that specific tool also factor in personal experience and tales of horror from others I trust hope that helps good luck in the new year

Answer 4

I prefer Craftsman hand tools (Made in America, Very important) and for hand saws I use Sandvik (Swedish made and the use the best steel in the world). In power tools I use Black & Decker, skil and hitachi, all seem to be industructable.

Answer 5

Black and Decker ,Craftsman,or what ever i find on sale.I use tools so very little i dont care what it is as long as it works whenever i need it,Hand tools same way,Steves tools,meridian tools,wal mart ,where ever.

Answer 6

depending on what the tool is. cordless drills i would recommend the 18volt ryobi,other items such as buffers, grinders,and sawsalls, i stick to milwalkie.. they continue to run no matter how much abuse you give to them. home depot, lowes, harbor freight- all depending on what you are looking for

Answer 7

Ryobi works great for me, you can purchase them at Home Depot.

Answer 8

DeWalt and "Home Depot" in "the business" for 47 years.

Answer 9

BOSH

doesn't matter were from