WTB Tools of retired techs

[bdiddy13]

Looking to buy tools from people who want a few extra dollars or just people who are looking to down size. Started a new job have money for tools just figured I’d try here before I buy brand new. Looking for hand tools. Really interested in Snap on!

 

[Snattlerake]

How about MAC and Snap On?

https://www.okshooters.com/threads/fs-mac-racing-tool-chest-loaded.332036/

 

[Profreedomokie]

I'm not telling anyone how to spend their money but, some of these tools you pay too much for a name. I have thousands of dollars' worth of tools in mixed brands and a Craftsman wrench works just as good as a SnapOn. I have both.

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

I'm not telling anyone how to spend their money but, some of these tools you pay too much for a name. I have thousands of dollars' worth of tools in mixed brands and a Craftsman wrench works just as good as a SnapOn. I have both.

some people are brand whores though like me and that’s ok.

 

[SPDguns]

PM sent

 

[sklfco]

I'm not telling anyone how to spend their money but, some of these tools you pay too much for a name. I have thousands of dollars' worth of tools in mixed brands and a Craftsman wrench works just as good as a SnapOn. I have both.

This is not completely factual.
The tools from Kenosha are better.
For the average homeowner or shadetree the difference in performance will most likely never be seen, but someone who spends their working career with them in their hands will.
My base tool kit was craftsman, it’s all a poor guy supporting his family could afford to begin. As the craftsman tools failed the replacements were snapon and Mac as they are just simply better.
Cheap tools are dangerous, especially those slip and kill branded ones .

Edit to add useful information-

 

[Profreedomokie]

This is not completely factual.
The tools from Kenosha are better.
For the average homeowner or shadetree the difference in performance will most likely never be seen, but someone who spends their working career with them in their hands will.
My base tool kit was craftsman, it’s all a poor guy supporting his family could afford to begin. As the craftsman tools failed the replacements were snapon and Mac as they are just simply better.
Cheap tools are dangerous, especially those slip and kill branded ones .

Ok, prove it or it's just an opinion. I've turned wrenches for over 50 years. In 2019 I retired from a refinery as a mechanic after 40 years, so I've got a little time in on tools. Most tools are cheap priced at least compared to SnapOn or Mac. I'm not saying Craftsman or Cobalt are better quality, I'm saying they can get the job done with less investment. The only advantage I see to higher end tools is they hold their value better if you ever want to sell them.

 

[sklfco]

Exhibit one: forged craftsman 12mm I picked up while still in the army at ft lewis. That unique curve on the end courtesy of my 14e werk boot trying to remove u-joint straps off of a t2000 kenworth many moons ago. I borrowed a Mac 3/8 12 impact wobble and broke it free by hand.
Later that week I acquired the 1/2 to 3/8” adapter to put power to it. Used it until I switched off to industrial maintenance about 12 years ago. Above that is a snap on 13mm (my first ever “premium tool”) the box end of that has been “massaged” with the bfh over many a stripped sae head. Feel free to zoom in and inspect the damage. Also compare the thickness on the box end. There is a difference.

Edited to swap pics, I had 1/2x1/2 extension instead of 1/2x3/8

 

[OkieMoe]

This is not completely factual.
The tools from Kenosha are better.
For the average homeowner or shadetree the difference in performance will most likely never be seen, but someone who spends their working career with them in their hands will.
My base tool kit was craftsman, it’s all a poor guy supporting his family could afford to begin. As the craftsman tools failed the replacements were snapon and Mac as they are just simply better.
Cheap tools are dangerous, especially those slip and kill branded ones .

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100% agree.. Some of the cheaper stuff will work. But a lot of the cheap stuff is just worthless and dangerous for someone using them daily.

 

[Profreedomokie]

100% agree.. Some of the cheaper stuff will work. But a lot of the cheap stuff is just worthless and dangerous for someone using them daily.

I agree the really cheap stuff won't last. Now if a tool fails and somebody is injured then that is safety training issue for being "in the line of fire" per the training where I used to work. Tools are like guns. A HiPoint pistol can kill someone just as dead as a Wilson Combat pistol. Which one is better built, will last longer, or most people would rather own?