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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) |
jd74914 |
Nov 7 2022, 12:09 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
I'm not a matched sets guy. I like certain brands for certain things, particularly ratchets, screw drivers, and Allen keys. Otherwise, I'm all for generic.
Craftsman ratchets have sucked [IMO] for 30 years. I personally think Mac makes the best ratchets, though SK and SnapOn are really nice too. Screw drivers: Wiha for the nice ones. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Allen keys: Bondhaus is a solid choice without too much cost. |
lesorubcheek |
Nov 7 2022, 02:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 21-April 21 From: Florida Member No.: 25,463 Region Association: South East States |
Hand tools are like ice cream. Some like vanilla, some chocolate, etc.... And some like to get those expensive little pint sized specialty types and some the econo-creams in the tubs. Nothing wrong with any as long as you're happy with it. Yes, there is a difference in quality of tools, but many are way past the knee-in-the-curve for ROI. Like others have said, it depends on how often you use them and what you'll feel comfortable with.
Many of my tools were my dad's, mainly old Craftsman with some Proto/Challenger, Vlchek, and KD mixed in. Personal favorite wrenches are SK chromes because they feel nice in the hands and the smooth surface wipes clean easily, but I like the old Craftsmen and the Stahlwilles feel nice too. Almost always use Craftsman sockets and really like the Icon ratchets. For screwdrivers, a set from Bahco have an incredible grip and the metal seems strong on them too. Bondhus T handles are favorite allen and torx. Favorite tools that's saved my tail more than once are a hand held impact driver, think this one was made by Continental but there's many manufacturers, a Posi-lock caged puller, and most definitely the heat gun, this one's a Milwaukee. Dan |
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