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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) |
Don914 |
Dec 2 2022, 09:13 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 7-March 16 From: Texas Member No.: 19,734 Region Association: None |
There had been a question about use of a 22 mm wrench. It is rare but I needed a 22 mm flare nut wrench for the bottom connections on the fuel tank. I also have SK socket sets (used to be SK Wayne) from the 60's. They remain in great condition. I bought a few wrenches from them a couple of years ago and the quality seems very good. However, they were sold to a Chinese company several months ago and online sales were suspended for a few months. The site is back up now but I don't know if the quality is the same. Home Depot is certainly not my go to source for tool storage, but I really liked a 52 in rolling workbench with good drawer placement. Critical to me was that their "Standard Duty" was 20 or 22 gauge steel and seemed really flimsy while their "Heavy Duty" was 18-19 gauge. What I got was the 19 gauge although $150 more. Seems very solid, good drawer opening and closure and large wheels, plus solid wooden top elevates for comfortable work height and exposes storage area below. However, the elevating top means no vice. It was OCD but I cut some masonite and covered wood. I even ended up with an empty drawer ...... which means I need more tools.
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Montreal914 |
Dec 2 2022, 10:26 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 |
There had been a question about use of a 22 mm wrench. It is rare but I needed a 22 mm flare nut wrench for the bottom connections on the fuel tank. Good info! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I think this might have been discussed before, but I assume someone has compiled a list of wrenches/socket sizes that are needed for our 914s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) One of the reasons for this question is that as I am getting new/used tools, I would like to make myself a nice traveling kit with my old tools. Maybe a combination of sockets/ratchets in a case and the rest in a soft rolled tool organizer. Grab those two and a bin of key spare parts/fastener and be ready for a road trip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) ...Obviously, that will be when my car is back on the road. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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