Thread: Whats everyones tool of choice...

harbor tool box

Wise thinking! A Harbor box means you're the last target if your place gets broke into. Usually they will go after the flashy Snap On/Mac/Matco boxes first.

Originally Posted by wickedintent79

The only real problem I have with craftsman is there basic ratchets have sharp edges so if your really wrenchin on cars they get really uncomfortable.
There othere ones are better tho the nxt? ones

thats true... thats the one problem

YEa my buddys got around 10 grand in tools tucked away in 2 dull green harbor boxes and his garage has been broke into twice they didnt even open the box just moved it to steal his stereo.

Snap-on nothing can compare to their quality/ customer service.

I got Craftsmen tools, so far no problems...

I guess I do have a set of craftsmen at home. Not bad for the price.

Na craftsman are a hell of a good tool for the priice for the average joe and some of there proffesional line is pretty nice
After working with mostly snap on and matco at school tho theres really no goin back

I was honestly considering building a extensive set of craftsman tools but with the discounts on the big brand i cant resist matco and snap on lol

The low down on Matco is that they are the exact same tool as a Craftsman Professional. Snap-on is great, but our local dealer is a knucklehead, so I don't buy from him. On top of it all, they are outsourcing a good share of their stuff to China now. The only American tool company left that I know of is Cornwell. Cornwell today is what Snap-On was 50 years ago, The all-American family owned tool company. Our Cornwell guy is really cool, and the tools are top notch, so he is getting a lot of money from me.

y not?

Craftsman ftmfw! broke a wrench. took it to sears. went home w/ a new one!

Matco ftmfw

Kobalt doesnt completely suck but its considered a consumer i.e shadetree mechanic/home owner tool
there about the same as husky from home depot wich arent all that bad either

Im seriously looking at craftsman for filler tools and matco for the main stuff My cheap side coming out plus every dollar i save from tools goes into my 454 build and the gtp build

I have used a few kobalt tools. They are not bad. I might end up buying some for home. Just depends on what I need and what I find.

Originally Posted by DOUGLASMELTER

craftman sucks! if u got a set form 30 years ago they r awesome. now adays they r crap. that and the sears store here inspects the tool returns with a microscope. they see one little ding or hammer mark they say its abuse and wont cover it. a cheap brand that really impressed me a few years ago so i bought an entire set and never have a problem with is gearwrench.

hmmm my friends tool box fell of the back of his truck at highway speeds, beat the hell out of a ratchet and broke it.... sears gladly returned it no questions asked.