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Montreal914 |
Nov 5 2022, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,560 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
I am looking at refreshing some of my tools for the second part of my amateur wrenching life. My combination wrenches are a collection of ~50% old Mastercraft (Canadian brand) mixed with ~50% Craftsman, both with a fair amount of mileage (over 30 years). I definitely want to drop the Martsercraft as they are of dull porous finish and more difficult to clean.
I was looking into a few options: - Buy used US made Craftsman missing wrenches to complete my current Crafstman partial set. Not too excited about this option because of the wrenches semi-porous finish (again, cleaning). - Buy new Tekton set. (cheap!) - Buy used good condition Snap-On set. Unfortunately, I have not experienced working a lot with Snap-On tools but have been very pleased with the 1/4 and 3/8 ratchets I have recently purchased. I know the feel is very nice working with them. Also, it seems like there are very few uses for sizes above 19mm on our 914s. Tekton sets offer up to 19 or 22mm (and more). Any good reasons why I would want the 20, 21, 22mm wrenches? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Any comments on Crafstman, Tekton, Snap-On? Other good wrench brands to recommend? Looking for a purchase that will last me for the rest of my existence where I could get a replacement wrench if I was to loose or break one, both of which are doubtful (I think). ----- Moving on to sockets. I have a mixed match of 12 and 6 point mostly craftsman of different model with odd brands in the mix. I am looking at having only 6 point sockets. Same kind of options: - Buy used US made Craftsman sockets to complete my sets. - Buy new Tekton sets. - Buy used good condition Snap-On sets. There, I am a little more picky and know that some of the key elements to good sockets are the smallest outside diameter for clearance, the inside dimensions to be able to handle the rounded of bolt heads, and the smallest lead in chamfer to offer the most amount of contact surface. Unfortunately, I don't have access to sockets of various brands to compare these things. A lot of YouTube reviews are just crap and talk about the casing and how many sockets but don't really talk about their engineering with effective technical comparison. Inputs welcomed! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Thank you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Montreal914 |
Nov 5 2022, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,560 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
All good replies here! Thank you!
I did watch quite a few of Project Farm videos and find them nicely put. Agreed on the HF Tool chest, I have been pleased with mine for a few years now. My combination wrenches have been hammered and brutalized, especially from the time when I was living in Canada and working on highly rusted cars... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) So I am looking at something nice while I keep my set of beaters for the extension tube and hammer situation. This afternoon, I just negotiated and bought this set of set of 6 point Snap-on 3/8 drive deep 10-19mm for $100 on EBay. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Expensive yes, but a lot cheaper than the new ones at $350+ from their website. Sure the new ones have 8 and 9mm but seriously on a 3/8 drive? Thanks Giving gift for myself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) , before the 914 Rubber black Friday sale... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) . For the rest of my random sockets (6-12points Craftsman and others), I am surfing Ebay for good deals on singles old US Craftsman 6 point, yet keeping an eye on other good deals. Still undecided on the combination wrenches yet, If I can find a relatively good set of Snap-on in the $100-125 range (doubtful) I will go for it, otherwise I will look at other more cost effective options suggested in these posts. |
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