Tool Question

[okiepc]

I have a complete set of Williams 1/2" drive socket and ratchet set that I inherited from my dad, has to be at least 55 to 60 years old, still in fair condition, never use them, I don't do big projects anymore :laughing:

 

[Mtn.Mike]

I too have many Craftsman tools but I learned the hard way that Craftsman doesn't stand behind them like they used to do.
I had a broken torque wrench that I bought from Sears years ago and when I tried to return it they told me they no longer did replacement of tools.
Maybe the clerk didn't know what he was talking about but if anyone wants a broken torque wrench there is one in the Sears parking lot in Horseheads, NY.
I buy Kobalt now since they will replace and I also buy NAPA for the same reason.
Since I don't make my living with tools I see no reason to buy Snap-On, Mac or Blue Point.
I do like my ratcheting wrenches from GearWrench in both SAE and metric even though I too am retired and not in a hurry except to fix what my 5 brother in laws break.

Mike :laughing:

 

[Rickcin]

As an end result, my thinking is never buy the cheapest, just do the research and get a good quality item because it will always be less expensive in the long run. I am an occasional tool user so why pay more money for a ratchet wrench that is thicker , making it more difficult in tight places while the savings in time is meaningless to a weekend warrior.

I guess if you do this for a living, you should have all of the items that will save you time and make your everyday job easier. I just went with some Craftsman tools and a nice chest box so I can be fully organized and find thing quickly when needed.

Thanks for all of the great comments and opinions!

 

[reynoldston]

I had a broken torque wrench that I bought from Sears years ago and when I tried to return it they told me they no longer did replacement of tools.
Maybe the clerk didn't know what he was talking about but if anyone wants a broken torque wrench there is one in the Sears parking lot in Horseheads, NY.


Just this pass year I bought three torque wrenches. Three different sizes. Harbor Freight had them on sale for 10 dollars each. A torque wrench is something I don't use heavy duty. All three wrenches work just fine and for what I payed for them when they go bad I can just leave them in Horseheads parking lot and buy another new one.