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Topic: Good Tools
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 2746
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-31-2004 09:13 PM
   
Where can I get good quality tools from other than guys like Snap-on or Mac? I have a lot of Craftsman but I don��t think the quality is as it was years ago. I know they have the lifetime warranty but I would rather not have to keep getting tools replaced.------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1666
From: Santa Clarita, CA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-31-2004 09:26 PM
Seems hit or miss to me! Some of the Kobalt, Blackhawk, or other American brands out there are good sometimes and crappy others. For example I like one brand's ratchets but thier wrenches are crappy, etc. S-K is still one of the best in my opinion, but they are kinda hard to find. ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
[email protected] with AC and overdrive.
http://www.maverickgrabber.com
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 2746
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-03-2005 07:35 AM
That��s kind of the problem I have with the Craftsmen tools. I have some sockets that are 20 years old but then again I have some that are 10 years and they have split. I just can��t get my self to start paying top dollar for Snap-on or Mac tools again.  ------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 618
From: Killingworth, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-03-2005 09:25 AM
If you can stand the cost, buy ratchets and wrenches from Snap-on (my personal fav) or Mac / Matco. IMHO Snap-On makes the best ratchets and wrenches. S/O sockets are excellent as well. I've broken only 1 S/O socket in ten years of ownership. I've actually just worn some of them right out. Can't count how many Craftsman sockets I've broken. SK makes really good tools at fair prices, a nice compromise between pro (s/o, Matco, mac) and consumer (craftsman). I want to try some of the Kobalt tools, but it looks like Lowes is really paring that line down.... I have to weight the time lost replacing the broken ones vs cost of the tools. Generally, higher quality wins out, especially on tools I will use all the time.
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ZRX61
Journeyman Posts: 43
From: LA County
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 01-03-2005 09:32 PM
My Matco 90deg die grinder crapped out today & the truck doesn't come until Thursday 
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1586
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 01-03-2005 11:00 PM
If you call the guy he will tell you where he is going to be so you can go to him and exchange it..
bruce
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exlocal
Gearhead Posts: 339
From: hacienda hts., CA, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-03-2005 11:24 PM
I have some SK wrenches and sockets that are 30+ years old, but then on the other hand, I have a swap meet socket set that is over 20 years old too, that I bought for $2. They were so generic, there was no name on them.
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ZRX61
Journeyman Posts: 43
From: LA County
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 01-04-2005 09:43 PM
Got the trucks mixed yup, Mac comes Thursday, Matco came today....
$116 for a new one & found out the old one (at least 6 years old) needs TWO parts which cost a tad over $60.00.. held off on ordering the parts for now..One year warranty on the new one, old one is WAY out of warranty....
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stc65coupe351w
Gearhead Posts: 436
From: Riverside California
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-24-2005 10:07 PM
 It does seem they were built better years ago. I am still using these,
Williams, Proto, Cornwell, Mac, Craftsman, Easco.
My Grandfather bought them starting in the 30's and I still use them today. ------------------
-1974 351w Block Bored .30-1969 351w Heads Fully Ported-Screw in Studs-Roller Tip Rockers-Performer RPM Intake
-Holley 650 Double Pumper-Malory Unilite Electronic Distributor-MSD 6al Box-Eletric Fuel Pump and Fan
-C4 Auto with Custom Valvebody-2900 Stall Convertor-Carbon Fiber Bands
-Custom made Ford 9" with 3" Axle Tubes-28 Spline Detroit Locker-3.73 Gears-Shelby Traction Bars
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Michael
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