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<blockquote data-quote="HoLeChit" data-source="post: 3925242" data-attributes="member: 35036"><p>I’m gonna catch a lot of crap for this, but I’m just gonna say it. Craftsman tools are crap. The old stuff was pretty decent, but anything newer than mid 90s or so is crap. It’s just a small step above harbor freight. Even with occasional use, you’re gonna spread wrenches, flare out sockets, and all that other stuff. There’s many brands out there that cost just as much, or a few bucks more, that will not wear out under normal use. Everyone talks about the warranty too. The vast majority of reputable tool brands offer the same warranty. </p><p></p><p>Here’s a good list of tools to pick and choose from based on what tool you’re looking for. These are all tools I own or have used, and most of these you can find on Amazon if you want things to be convenient. Also, J&E fastener is another good place to get some tools locally. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Bahco (crescents and PWZ universal pipe wrenches)</p><p>Williams (industrial snap on brand, I personally think their wrenches are the best in the business)</p><p>SK anything, I like their sockets and wrenches</p><p>Irwin (Tap and die sets) snap on rebrands them, so does Mac. </p><p>Sioux (snap on rebrands them for their air tools)</p><p>Florida pnuematic (napa and Matco rebrands their airfoils)</p><p>Aircat, CP, and IR air tools are always good. </p><p>Wera (best screwdrivers ever)</p><p>Wiha (great screw drivers)</p><p>Klien (good screwdrivers) and good cutters/pliers. </p><p>Wright hand tools (esp wrenches)</p><p>Martin hand tools (esp wrenches) and body work tools</p><p>Ezred 3/4 and little 1/4 ratchets</p><p>Sunex or GP for impact sockets. </p><p>East wing dead blow hammers</p><p>Snap on dead blow ball peens</p><p>Wilton bash sledge hammers</p><p>Proto and Irwin extractors (snap in and mac rebrands them, Mac warranties Proto)</p><p>Fluke multimeters and thermal cameras</p><p>Power probe gas torch</p><p>Snap-on ratchets are simply the best. </p><p>Gear wrench makes solid ratchets too. </p><p>Knipex pliers, slip joint wrenches, and cutters. They’re the best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HoLeChit, post: 3925242, member: 35036"] I’m gonna catch a lot of crap for this, but I’m just gonna say it. Craftsman tools are crap. The old stuff was pretty decent, but anything newer than mid 90s or so is crap. It’s just a small step above harbor freight. Even with occasional use, you’re gonna spread wrenches, flare out sockets, and all that other stuff. There’s many brands out there that cost just as much, or a few bucks more, that will not wear out under normal use. Everyone talks about the warranty too. The vast majority of reputable tool brands offer the same warranty. Here’s a good list of tools to pick and choose from based on what tool you’re looking for. These are all tools I own or have used, and most of these you can find on Amazon if you want things to be convenient. Also, J&E fastener is another good place to get some tools locally. Bahco (crescents and PWZ universal pipe wrenches) Williams (industrial snap on brand, I personally think their wrenches are the best in the business) SK anything, I like their sockets and wrenches Irwin (Tap and die sets) snap on rebrands them, so does Mac. Sioux (snap on rebrands them for their air tools) Florida pnuematic (napa and Matco rebrands their airfoils) Aircat, CP, and IR air tools are always good. Wera (best screwdrivers ever) Wiha (great screw drivers) Klien (good screwdrivers) and good cutters/pliers. Wright hand tools (esp wrenches) Martin hand tools (esp wrenches) and body work tools Ezred 3/4 and little 1/4 ratchets Sunex or GP for impact sockets. East wing dead blow hammers Snap on dead blow ball peens Wilton bash sledge hammers Proto and Irwin extractors (snap in and mac rebrands them, Mac warranties Proto) Fluke multimeters and thermal cameras Power probe gas torch Snap-on ratchets are simply the best. Gear wrench makes solid ratchets too. Knipex pliers, slip joint wrenches, and cutters. They’re the best. [/QUOTE]
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