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TonyHuntimer
12-11-2007, 11:12 PM
I'm writing an article and would like to know what hand tools you guys have in your toolbox.

1. What brands by percent?
2. Favorite brand & Why?
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!)
amended
4. What's your profession?

Thanks for your participation!
Tony Huntimer

MrQuick
12-11-2007, 11:15 PM
1. Snap on 75% Mac tools 15% Matco tools 10%
2.Snap-on replace broken stuff no questions, better selection always have what I need.
3. Butterfly air ratchet/ die grinder tie for first.Side note...my pen is my favorite tool,it makes me the most money in a flat rate shop.
4. Dealer flat rate slave.


PS, Zbugger IS A tool. LOL

TonyHuntimer
12-11-2007, 11:17 PM
1. What brands by percent?
2. Favorite brand & Why?
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!)
4. What's your profession?


1. Craftsman 80%, Mac 10% & 10% other
2. Craftsman because they are priced well and easy to return...even though I don't misuse my tools and have only had to return 4 tools to Sears in 25 years.
3. my mini Mac ratchet with 3/8 drive.
4. Writer & Buyer -not a mecahnic by trade...anymore.

Tony~

Vince... ROFL about Z!

blackbeast
12-11-2007, 11:17 PM
1.99% craftsman

2. Craftsman, reasonably priced, readily available , great warranty. perfect hobbyist quality.

3. probably the 3/8th ratchet, that seems to get the most use.

Vegas69
12-11-2007, 11:22 PM
70% snap on 20% craftsman other 10% misc

Snap on was the tool of choice until I got out of the auto business. The snap on truck doesn't stop by the house so Craftsman is my best bet.

Snap on 3/8 air gun is my favorite

Tiger
12-12-2007, 02:46 AM
I'm writing an article and would like to know what hand tools you guys have in your toolbox.

1. What brands by percent?
2. Favorite brand & Why?
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!)
amended
4. What's your profession?

Thanks for your participation!
Tony Huntimer

1. 70% Craftsman 30% Beta, Bacho, Geilo and other european brands.
2. Craftsman due to price and quality (my buddy sells them)
3. 3/8 ratchet.
4. Export manager in Fruit & Veg. business.

Steve68
12-12-2007, 03:25 AM
1. 75% Craftsman the other 25% is Snap On or Matco, I've really quit buying from Sears, Professional tools are 100 times better,
2. Snap on, because I still have tools from my dad that he had when I was a kid, they hold up, have a 1/2 in ratchet that I got in 1986 works great.
3. 1/2 IR gun
4. Advanced Systems Tech/Aerospace tech/ Mini engineer,

Asia
12-12-2007, 04:02 AM
1. What brands by percent?
90% Craftsman 10% Other

2. Favorite brand & Why?
Craftsman - lifetime warranty

3. Your single favorite tool?
Millermatic 212 Mig welder

4. What's your profession?
R&D Engineer Co-op

SatisTraction
12-12-2007, 04:40 AM
1. What brands by percent?
2. Favorite brand & Why?
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!)
amended
4. What's your profession?

1. 90% craftsman 10 snap on. I had more snap on but sold them off. The price just is not justified for a hobbiest.
2. any quality brand that has a lifetime warranty.
3. 150 gallon twin stage air compressor :)
4. power plant CRO

Nine Ball
12-12-2007, 04:42 AM
1. What brands by percent? Craftsman 90%, Snap-On 10%
2. Favorite brand & Why? Craftsman because they aren't overpriced and work just fine for me. Also easy to replace under lifetime warranty.
3. Your single favorite tool? Ratchet wrenches, use them all the time.
4. What's your profession? Engineer and car building hobbyist

parsonsj
12-12-2007, 05:01 AM
1. Brands: Snap-on 60%, Craftsman 30%, others 10%
2. Favorite brand is Snap-on, but they are so expensive that I've started buying Craftsman's Professional and Matco brands recently.
3. Favorite tool: Gotta love ratchet wrenches.
4. Profession: Software Engineer

stealth71
12-12-2007, 05:09 AM
1. Brands: Craftsman
2. Favorite brand is Craftsman, because they are priced well and work fine.
3. Favorite tool: Left handed screwdriver
4. Profession: Software Engineer

Happyfunballs
12-12-2007, 05:37 AM
1:Craftsman
2:Craftsman, although I haven't been impressed with some of their ratchets as of late.
3:My Sata digital spray gun...hands down
4:Degree in Mechanical Eng, working as a Project Eng.

69TAPoser
12-12-2007, 05:48 AM
1. 99% Craftsman
2. Availability, cost, acceptable quality (although the ratchets wear too quickly)
3. Locking Flex Ratcheting Wrench (you have to get a set!)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/00942401000qlt900resModesharpop_usm090-1.5,0,0
4. Software Sales

MZ 500
12-12-2007, 06:15 AM
1. 95% Craftsman EZ to replace and overall good quality

2. good old standard box wrenches I have the ones with the ratchet end and like them too.

3. Machine Designer

70camaro406
12-12-2007, 06:19 AM
1. What brands by percent? 95% Craftsman 5% Other

2. Favorite brand & Why? Craftsman - lifetime warranty, the hobby guy's tools, ease of purchase and return, Made in USA

3. Your single favorite tool? 4" grinder with multiple wheels and the BFBPH :naughty:

4. What's your profession? Currently - Stay-at-home Dad

67z28
12-12-2007, 06:29 AM
1. What brands by percent? Craftsman 90% Other 10%
2. Favorite brand & Why? Craftsman because they are easy to find and return
3. Your single favorite tool? Hammer
4. What's your profession? Rebar Fabrication

Fawkes
12-12-2007, 07:54 AM
1. What brands by percent? Craftsman 90% Snap-On 5% Other 5%

2. Favorite brand & Why? Craftsman because of the bang for the buck.

3. Your single favorite tool? A Snap-On ratchet that has been passed down from my grandfather to my dad to me.

4. What's your profession? Design Engineer

TPI Monte SS
12-12-2007, 07:59 AM
1. I have 90% Craftsman, 10% cheap swapmeet stuff.
2. Craftsman is my favorite brand, because there's 3 Sears stores within 10 miles of my house. One of 'em is bound to have what I need, and the return policy is easy.
3. I don't have a favorite tool. My most useful one is my torque wrench though; used it to build my motor and torque the wheels down on my Jeep so I don't get Death Wobble. :)
4. I'm a high school music teacher, and freelance trumpet player by trade. Just got into cars as a kid, and still love to play with them!

class67
12-12-2007, 08:22 AM
1. 95% Craftsman, 5% other
2. Craftsman because they are readily available for the average guy and the warranty is great, no questions asked!
3. probably the 3/8" ratchet and the ratcheting combo wrenches
4. construction superintendent

Good thread Tony.

nbecker
12-12-2007, 08:37 AM
1.30% snapon 30% mac 30% craftman 10% s&k, in a matco box...I know but we had 4 tool trucks coming to the shop

2.I only use snap-on rachets, I cant stand craftsman rachets or wrenches or screw drivers but there sockets hold up real well.IR air tools work great for ever!

3.snap-on voltmeter or IR die grinder

4.GSE mechanic (airport equipment mechanic)

Damn True
12-12-2007, 09:09 AM
1. What brands by percent? 95% Craftsman, 5% other
2. Favorite brand & Why? Craftsman. Reasonably priced. Good quality. Easy to return/replace if I break one. Only done so 5-7 times in 38 years.
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!) 3/8 ratchet sees the most use so I guess that'd be it.
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4. What's your profession? Marketing Communication

megaladon6
12-12-2007, 10:19 AM
1. What brands by percent?
2. Favorite brand & Why?
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!)
amended
4. What's your profession?


1:craftsman 40%, Sunex 10%, IR 20%, Snap-on 10%, SK 5%, Mastercool 5%, 10% random individual companies
2:craftsman: cheap, reliable, easy to get and if necessary, replace. once i figured out what oil to use in my 3/8 ratchet at least.
3:Mastercool hydraulic flaring tool--perfect flares and you can do it on the car (do not buyone from snap-on--i paid $235, a co-worker paid snap-on $500 for a rebadged kit)
4: auto tech

Rick Dorion
12-12-2007, 10:34 AM
I'm writing an article and would like to know what hand tools you guys have in your toolbox.

1. What brands by percent? Craftsman - 98%, Other - 2%
2. Favorite brand & Why? Craftsman warranty and availability.
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!)
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4. What's your profession? Manage Educational Technology Budget

Thanks for your participation!
Tony Huntimer

See above

Benoit23
12-12-2007, 11:54 AM
1. What brands by percent?
2. Favorite brand & Why?
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!)
4. What's your profession?

1. Craftsman 80%
2. Craftsman, becuase that's all my dad used
3. Cordless drill & Drimel Tool
4. Engineering Technician

Benoit23
12-12-2007, 11:58 AM
3. Locking Flex Ratcheting Wrench (you have to get a set!)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/00942401000qlt900resModesharpop_usm090-1.5,0,0

How do you like these?
& how are they in tight places?
Are they worth the money?

69TAPoser
12-12-2007, 12:46 PM
I like them a lot. I just bought them a few weeks ago and have used them quite a bit. They will go in places that your ratchet won't, however the head on them IS thicker than a normal boxend so it does have limitations.

Phil

Samckitt
12-12-2007, 12:51 PM
What is in my toolbox? Tools duh. Sorry it was there I took it.

Wrenches & sockets are all craftsman.

Screwdrivers, wire strippers, lineman pliers are all Klein. (Grew up the son of an electrician, that was his tools of choice, I guess it rubbed off)

Power tools, drills, saws & so on are a mixture of Dewalt, Milwaukee, & a few Black & Decker.

Welder, Lincoln Power Mig 220

hoosiergta
12-12-2007, 01:10 PM
1.99% craftsman.
2.craftsman price - quality - return policy ( I can buy them cheeper than I can buy tools from my parent company......Stanley) .
3.Caftsman 20511 mig welder.
4.machine set-up man .
hey I'm starting to see a pattern here.

CRCRFT78
12-12-2007, 02:50 PM
1.95% Craftsman 5% Various Brands
2.Craftsman. Why Not?
3.Any tool that helps get the job done at that moment
4.CalTrans HEO2

LMDGUY
12-12-2007, 03:09 PM
1. 60% craftsman 40% snap-on, and a beat up 15 yearold tool box =)
2. good warrentys on both, no intrest truck account from Snap-on
3. cordless drill, rachet wrenches
4. Mopar Parts Monkey

BB69
12-12-2007, 03:18 PM
1. 80% Craftsman, remainder is Harbor Freight, Costco, Home Depot, and some MAC and Snap-On that was given to me. 3 toolboxes but my favorite is the big stainless one from Costco.

2. My favorite brands are Snap-On and MAC, but I can't justify the cost most of the time, so I buy Craftsman.

3. 3/8th air ratchet from Costco

4. Automotive engineer

Doug Cooper
12-12-2007, 03:31 PM
98% SNAP ON 2% mixed speciality tools

at the age of 24 [1984] I became a Snap On tool Dealer

I still have friends and contacts at Snap on so I've continued to purchase their product!

MonzaRacer
12-12-2007, 05:55 PM
Well its hard to lay down percentage of brands, Snap-on,MAC,Matco,SK,ATD,Great Kneck,Duralast,Allied,OTC,Astro,Mechanics Glove,Coast,so much more to list,Multiple specialty tools from several brands.
Favorite brand. What ever does the job, I will use pretty much anything
ASE MAster Technician/ASE Master Gas Machinist, Driveability/Diagnostic/General Slave Technician.
Now if I can just get a place to put my tools and get regular work, fairly rather than having to work under a 25 yr old punk know it all (actually know nothing)service manager.


PS I guess I would really have to say that right now my favorite tool is (till my lack of a decent pay check makes me loose it)is my freshly updated Snap on Solus/and soon to be added OTC/MAC DMM Lab scope /Snap on Vantage DMM/Lab scope.

Blue67gto
12-13-2007, 07:48 PM
1. What brands by percent?

my question is. Which tool box?

I have the box at work. Mac. Which has most of my collection. It contains roughly...

50% Matco, 30% Snap On, 10% Craftsman, and 10% other (Mac,OTC, Proto)

The home box, craftsman.

70% craftsman, 30% other (Matco, Snap on, Mac)

Plus three ammo cases, one for each Hot Rod.

2. Favorite brand & Why?

Tie between Matco and Snap On. The reason I have more Matco tools is, when I first started in the auto industry the Matco guy cut me great deals. I only use craftsman sockets at work. I found that everything else really doesn't stand up. they are slowly getting phased out as I up grade. I do use a fair amount more craftsman at home, I have some older hand me down craftsman ratchets that I like, but the new stuff is crap. I have a lot of older stuff(proto and snap on) that I have collected that I keep at home because I don't want to break them. I think I have a large collection for a 24 year old.... but, I've been at it half my life.

3. Your single favorite tool? Brand New Matco "quiet" 1/2 inch impact gun.

4. What's your profession?

Brake,suspension, and alignment specialist.... for a beef loving, fat, tire salesman.... wearing a cowboy hat.

Project69
12-13-2007, 07:58 PM
1. 97% Craftsman, 3% other
2. Craftsman because the price, and warranty
3. 3/8 Rachet
4. Correctional Officer.

brink_79camaro
12-13-2007, 11:24 PM
1. 97% Mac, 2% Snap-On, and 1% Craftsman
2. Mac, I bought them all when I did my youth apprenticeship in auto collision at 50% off...Snap-On DA and bottom box (Mac top box)...set of extra Craftsman wrenches.
3. Mac angle-head die grinder or 1/4" air ratchet...
4. 20 year old Sophmore in college

chicane67
12-14-2007, 12:10 AM
1. 95% Snap-On; 5% other, specialty tooling. Depends on which box...
2. Snap-On; Flank and Spline drive tools rock. My Snappy dealer is a good friend and trade out rules.
3. That is a hard one to answer... brake pressure test set ? Rockwell air drill's ? Swagelock flair and tubing tools ? 8lb dead blow sledge hammer ?
4. Uhm... yeah. That is a good question isnt it ?

BonzoHansen
12-14-2007, 06:59 AM
1. Probably Craftsman, because I have too many wrenches & screwdrivers from them. Probably 25%, tops. I have a wide array of brands ranging from Snap On to swap meet crap to heavy but highly effective 70 year old hand me downs.

2. I do not have a favorite brand. Snap on makes great ratchets. As a home user maybe SK given quality & price point.

3. I have 3; 2 based on pure usage, the other because it is awesome. The first 2 are a small orange handled Craftsman flatblade with a slightly bent tip, and a pair of craftsman dykes. Used nearly daily in the garage. But my current favorite is easily my 80g, 2-stage Ingersol-Rand compressor (especially when connected to my blast cabinet). Runner-up: the internet. Wireless in the garage can be a huge timesaver (or timewaster, LOL).

4. Business Systems Analyst & Project Manager. I ceased having a wrench-related profession 10 years ago.

Bow Tie 67
12-14-2007, 08:11 AM
1. 50% SnapOn 50% Craftsman 2% other brands The extra 2% helps when I put one down and cant locate it.

2. SnapON

3. My brain, I love to troubleshoot.

4. A/C Mechanic

CarlC
12-14-2007, 09:36 AM
1) Bulk of common tools = Craftsman. 5% speciality. 5% el-cheapo's that are bent, cut, welded, etc. to do one specific task.
2) Craftsman. Where else on Sunday can I get a replacement?
3) Is it the Bridgeport mill or the 10,000 ft-lb Titan-Mannings LP8 hydraulic torque wrench? Tough choice.
4) Field Services Manager for NSK Bearing Corporation.

Samckitt
12-14-2007, 10:11 AM
1. 50% SnapOn 50% Craftsman 2% other brands The extra 2% helps when I put one down and cant locate it.

Is that the new math? 50%+50%+2%=102%....?

Rolling_Thunder
12-14-2007, 10:16 AM
1. 60% Snap on 25% Craftsman 15% other
2. Snap on - return tools i break with no question...
3. Plasma Cutter - While it is not in my "toolbox" it is in the shop....
4. Automotive Technician

danbob67
12-15-2007, 06:18 PM
1. 80% snap on 10% SK 10% other misc.
2. snap on because they come to workplace
3. snap on 1/4 drive swivel head ratchet
4. Body shop guy at caddy dealership- repair, prep and paint.

richs71Nova
12-16-2007, 09:42 PM
1.60% Matco, 25% Craftsman, 15% Mac and Snap on
2.Matco b/c he is the only tool guy that still comes to our shop, and Craftsman, b/c lets face it, they make an affordable tool and are open sundays, besides, my father won't buy any other tools except craftman
3. ratcheting wrenches by gearwrench, which is made by the same company that makes matco tools, danaher corp.
4.subaru tech

69stang
12-17-2007, 06:55 AM
1. 40% Craftsman, 20% Snap-on, 20% Mac, 15% Cornwell, 5% mixed.

2. Craftsman, easier to get/replace.

3. My craftsman travel socket set in zippered case. It has common inch & metric sizes in 3/8 & 1/4 drives and common inch sizes in 1/2 drive.

4. Mechanical Designer

Chevyman73
12-19-2007, 01:17 PM
1. 35% Matco, 35% MAC, 15% Snap-On, 10% Craftsman, 5% SK, Ect.

2. Matco. I have a great distributor.

3. MAC Composite 3/8 Impact :twothumbs

4. Automotive Shop Manager

Chevyman73
12-19-2007, 01:19 PM
1. 35% Matco, 35% MAC, 15% Snap-On, 10% SK, Ect., 5% Craftsman

2. Matco. I have a great distributor.

3. MAC Composite 3/8 Impact :twothumbs

4. Automotive Shop Manager

2yellow69
01-01-2008, 07:53 PM
1. 50% MAC, 25% Snap On, 25% other

2. MAC - Great tool guy. If I need something on a Sunday all I have to do is call him to let him know I'm coming to his house.

3. Ingersoll Rand air hammer - I don't get to use it very often but I love it!

4. Caterpillar stationary engine mechanic.

brownz
01-17-2008, 04:30 PM
90% snap-on
8% mac
2% carftsman

but i got all my tool at school price so took advantage of it.

jelky68
01-20-2008, 09:23 AM
98% Snap On + 2% Matco,Craftsman,Mac,Wilmar
Snap for easy replacement
Either my Snap On 3/8 Cordless Impact or My Lincoln 175 Tig
Retail Supervisor

powerjames
01-20-2008, 10:20 AM
1. What brands by percent? 90% Craftsmen, 5% Mac, 5% cheap crap
2. Favorite brand & Why? Any of the top brands, MAC, Snap On, or Craftsman, maybe Cornwall. Anything with a warranty that the company stands behind.
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!)
amended Digital Torque Wrench
4. What's your profession?Owner of powerTV - an online tv show company

BlindSideCustoms
02-09-2008, 08:50 PM
1. What brands by percent? id say a 10x10& mix...snap on, craftsman, harbor freight, stanley sockets, gear wrench,mac, iwata, 3m
2. Favorite brand & Why? i have actually grown fond of the el cheapo stanley socket sets...the ones with your mm or std sizes in big letters, i can always find my socket, and i can buy a complete set for 40 bucks when i lose enough sockets "i do alot of junkyard hunting and lose sockets, bad habit" also people use my tools alot and seem to lose sockets so this is why ill NEVER buy a expensive socket set lol. also i love my new iwata lps400 with the 2 add on metallic/base tips "knocked sata from #1 place"
3. Your single favorite tool? the lps400, ratchet wrenches and the awesome ratchet i got from a crack head for 5 bucks...best fit/durability and use of any ive ever used
4. What's your profession?anything automotive related i can make money off it

West Texas Z
02-09-2008, 09:16 PM
1. What brands by percent?
2. Favorite brand & Why?
3. Your single favorite tool?
4. What's your profession?

1. 70% Craftsman, Snap On 20%, Duralast 10%
2. Craftsman-have never broke one and easy to handle.
3. Screwdriver or the pliers. lol I use these 2 at least once a day!
4. Food Service

cheapta
02-11-2008, 05:22 PM
1. 90% Craftsman,10% Snap-on. I used to love the Snap-on truck because he came to me and let me pay in installments until I stepped back and realized just how much those friggin tools cost!!

2. I have a pistol-shaped pnuematic die grinder with a roloc arbor on it that I use constantly. Got it from Northern Tool.

3. Calibration tech for a huge medical manufacturer.

WideLowandFast
03-02-2008, 05:58 PM
You mean to tell me there are other tools than just Snap On? ...

100% Snap On

My 3/8 drive Snap On air ratchet or speed handle when compressed air is not an option.

F 15 ANG Crew Chief / A&P

WideLowandFast
03-02-2008, 06:00 PM
Oh and as a side note. Try to befriend someone going to UTI or some other Vo-tech that gets a deep discount on tools. I've bought a lot of mine throught a friend for 50% off.

HarleyR
03-02-2008, 07:27 PM
80% percent Snap On 10% Mac 10% other speciality like brake flaring tool(Sykes) and some air tools (Dotco)
Favorite brand is Snap On without a doubt
My favorite tool is Dewalt cordless impact
Occupation is Mechanic/fabricator for a race team

Steve68
03-04-2008, 11:48 AM
Watch the Snap-on trucks, last night I bought Impact sockets, buy one get free, came off the truck with set of standards and a set of metrics, for $200.00 cant buy Craftsman for that!!!!

GTOnate
03-04-2008, 12:00 PM
70% Craftsman: Great quality, price, and warranty
25% Snap-on: Great quality and warranty
5% Other: Stuff from the discount tool warehouse on the cheap lol
FAVORITE TOOL: 3/8ths air ratchet or vacuum gauge

Was a flat rate slave at Firestone, now changing oil at Walmart while going back to school. (side note anybody know of scholarships for mechanical engineering? PM me if so)

turboregal
03-05-2008, 06:51 PM
1. 99% Craftsmen
2. Craftsman great warranty, great value, easy to find
3. Flex head ratchet and air cutoff wheel
4. Fire Department Administative Captaib

zman1969
01-05-2009, 05:59 AM
% in my box:60% Craftsman, 25% Snapon 15% mac/misc
fav brand:I like Snap on the best but are REDICULOUSLY high priced they just feel better in your hand.
fav tool:Milwaukee 18v electric 1/2" impact
profession:ASE master tech, fleet administrator

chevelle71
01-05-2009, 07:03 AM
60% Craftsman 20% Snap-on and 20% other

I like them all (there tools!)

3/8 flex head ratchet- snap on 3/8 butterfly inpact

X mechanic now At Home Dad of 3

ProTouring442
01-05-2009, 01:50 PM
I am a former mechanic and a former tool distributor and my box contains mostly SK.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

RBARNES496
01-05-2009, 08:04 PM
1. What brands by percent?
2. Favorite brand & Why?
3. Your single favorite tool? (Zbugger get your mind out of the gutter!)
amended
4. What's your profession?

1.75% Craftsman
20%Snap-on(the best tool boxes you can buy+specialty tools
5%chepos(you dont feel bad cutting/welding/bending/breaking)
2.Craftsman tools are great for the money(except torque wrench)
3.Fadal 4020vmc(you can make just about anything)
4.fabricator