Where do you buy most of your tools?

[Motor_Mouth]

Craftsman, unless they don't have it. Then I chase down a snap-on truck or buy it off the internet. I'm also a big fan of Lisle. They make some cool stuff. Like my remote hose clamp pliers - love those things.

[BonzoHansen]

Since we are back into this old thread...it depends on the tool and how often i use it. Sometimes a HF tool is enough - and some of those 'pittsburgh' brand hand tools they have are more than sufficient for the home guy. I also have a lot of craftsman, some snap on, some matco stuff. KD, Lisle, etc. Also kobalt.


BTW, I expect on Sears being out of business within 2 years. While I expect the craftsman name to live on I think it will become a giant PITA to get your warranty upheld. I need to make a broken socket & screwdriver run soon.

[SLO_Z28]

Air tools I have Snap On, they are the best hands down. I have a lot of snap on sockets and other basic tools. I have a lot of OTC tools too from my service days. I have some big money into my Fluke electrical tools too, and those are worth every penny!

[SLO_Z28]

BTW, I expect on Sears being out of business within 2 years. While I expect the craftsman name to live on I think it will become a giant PITA to get your warranty upheld. I need to make a broken socket & screwdriver run soon.

I wholeheartedly agree. I never sold my Sears Holding Corporation (SHC) stock and im kind of conflicted about it. I left SHC when it was formed because I didn't believe in its ideals, and its going to leave a LOT of people jobless, but they way they are systematically liquidating the brand sure is making all the shareholders a lot of money. When the dust settles the shareholders are going to be rich, and a lot of people are going to get the shaft.

[novajess1972]

I don't buy tools. I go into the local Sears and steal one tool at a time until I have a full set.

(kidding)









Or am I??

[Chris02rex]

I started out with craftsmen but am slowly upgrading to matco. Ive also heard about people thinking that sears is going out. Being im in school, i think its a good time to get my tools at 50% off. If you plan on buying anything from any of the major tool guys (snap-on, Matco, Mac) i would become friends with someone in school.

[gak68]

A little tip in regards to getting snap-on and mac tools for cheap; go to local auto parts swap meets, friends of mine and myself have literally walked away with boxes of snap on tools for like 200 bucks, just random boxes full of tools, some are broke some aren't but since they are lifetime replacement you can just turn them in and get new ones. I am happy Ace has taken on the craftsman brand around here, SEARS has gone to hell with customer service regarding tools.

[zzfranczz]

I use mainly Craftsman and for the special tools like torque wrenches (Snap-on) better quality stuff. I used to believe in the high quality brands for my power tools and paint guns but am converting over to HF. I pass HF everyday on my way to work and once a week I stop in and look at what is marked down and spring the 20% off coupon from the magazines. HF allows me to have an array of tools for a fraction of the cost of one high quality tool. If I break it or wear it out I may consider the better brands. I also have a craftsman set that was passed down from my father. All good stuff but the ratchets are not modern nor have the gear reduction. I used to go to garage sales and buy the random tools. I used to carry a bag of sockets with me and when I needed a particular socket just trade them in for it. Now I shop the fathers day sales and get the discounted sets.

I thank the guys in the PT.com chat room for changing my views on tools (setting me straight) plus they give you the true insight on how a tool will last based on their experience. I now have the right tool rather than waiting and saving.

[DB Z28]

My Tool box is a Large upper and bottom with side drawers Craftmans . All my sockets are Snap -on and Rachets and screwdrivers,all my wrenches are pro wrenches, Gearwrenches from sears and lots of kolbalt tools. my air tools are 1/2 sears and snap on