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AndyG · 12-05-2011, 06:22 PM

i have a set of mechanic's tools from Craftsman and a tool cabinet.

What about you?

trainkiller · 12-05-2011, 06:25 PM

anything that works,works for me but, I think this will be moved to the off-topic section.

LOUD240 · 12-05-2011, 06:27 PM

Snap on and Matco

AndyG · 12-05-2011, 06:27 PM

my bad man.

300ZXttZMAN · 12-06-2011, 09:08 AM

Craftsman and snap on.

Plus tons of assorted 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 mm sockets

OBEEWON · 12-06-2011, 09:41 AM

lflkajfj12123 · 12-06-2011, 10:04 AM

harbor freight!

-clearcorners.com

deathrace2000 · 12-06-2011, 10:23 AM

I like Craftsman. When I break a Craftsman piece, I drive a mile to Sears and the replace it on the spot, no questions asked.

deadghost · 12-06-2011, 10:47 AM

Never started a project with out it, first tool I use before all my other tools.
*SNIP*

Melonburst · 12-06-2011, 10:50 AM

Ingersoll Rand Air tools because the titanium series are the best and Snap-On hand tools. I love my IR 2135QTIMAX. An army of Harbor Freight Low profile jacks since they're cheap. Hypertherm plasma cutter. An assortment of Miller TIG's/Mig's.

PS. Illadelph>>>>RooR =]

Boost_Fiend · 12-06-2011, 10:51 AM

^^^ haha that is awesome. sometimes i feel like roor's are to way to pricey for what they are. But I use mostly snapon out of a nap sack in my trunk. its always good to keep a full set of tools on you just in case.

badbob2121 · 12-06-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0apgun

harbor freight!

Truth

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadghost

Never started a project with out it, first tool I use before all my other tools.

I like your style

nissanfreak317 · 12-06-2011, 12:28 PM

Hmmmm, mostly Craftsman. But I have an Ingersoll Rand impact gun, Clarke Mig welder, and some cheapo tools like Harbor Freight for certain things. I think pics of setups would be appropriate here, I'll have to scrounge some up.

Infamax · 12-06-2011, 01:45 PM

For things like wrenches and ratchets or things I use regularly, I buy Craftsman, for their warranty. Random tools that I sparsely use, I usually buy at Harbor Freight.

bataangpinoy · 12-06-2011, 01:47 PM

husky, stanley. i dont like the fit or finish on craftsman tools. and for power tools, dewalt.

Bushido · 12-06-2011, 01:51 PM

Kobalt, Lowe's house brand.

Lifetime replacement garuntee.

Broadfield · 12-06-2011, 07:17 PM

Work: 95% Matco - 5% Snap-On and MAC

Home: 95% Snap-On - 5% Matco and MAC

finesses240 · 12-06-2011, 07:40 PM

Whole Family uses Snap-on only.

sharpe_corners · 12-06-2011, 07:46 PM

Princess auto and cdn tire, walk in free replacement. Amazing. Princess Auto is cdn version of harbour freight, just a bit less shitty.

Matej · 12-06-2011, 07:51 PM

future · 12-06-2011, 07:55 PM

craftsman always

only time i break them is buy doing stupid shit, and like ^^^^ said, i drive a mile down the street and just get a new one

memphis180sx · 12-06-2011, 07:56 PM

snap on and craftsman, box is snap on ,wrenches,impact sockets,impact, and 3/8 cordless impact are snap on the rest is craftsman the best impact so far is the snap on mg725 never has failed me once on getting bolts loose just wish i had a bigger air compressor lol

Shadowhunter · 12-06-2011, 07:56 PM

Working on cars high is like asking to be on 1000 ways to die. I enjoy the cannabis myself but you have to have respect for a 2800lb+ car sitting on top of your head much less all the tools you are working with and shit that can go wrong. But on to topic.

I use A set of All-Trade tools that I've had for like 7 years as my primary tool box. I also use a mixture of craftsman,gearwrench and harbor freight. Had good luck with harbor freight so far you just have to pick and choose what you actually end up buying with them.

jesse_s13 · 12-06-2011, 07:57 PM

craftsmans and some snap on and harbor freight.

s13_maJiK · 12-06-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

hahaha

This wins^

I use Snap-on

*ManoNegra* · 12-06-2011, 09:29 PM

I own mostly cheap stuff: crafstman and HF
I work with pretty decent stuff though: crasftman, snap on, mitutoyo
I also have mechanic friends that I can borrow specialized tools from

Walperstyle · 12-07-2011, 12:24 AM

Somewhere for insurance purposes I have pictures of all my tools. Collection is worth probably worth more then most members cars, and I still don't have a good welder or air-compressor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by future

craftsman always

only time i break them is buy doing stupid shit, and like ^^^^ said, i drive a mile down the street and just get a new one

I use to like that until I broke several 'breaker bars'. The warranty is great, but a lot of craftsman parts are overseas crap now. Frankly the gas prices for going to replace stuff like that adds up. I'd like to have tools that can take 100ft/lbs. I always look to buy old tools now, made in the 60's and 70's in the USA.

I have a wrench from the 1910's that still works good.

Tearlessj · 12-07-2011, 12:28 AM

A mixture of older craftsman, sk, gear wrench, and one snap on ratchet.

Thats it. I'm not a snap-on fan boy.

User Name: · 12-07-2011, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyG

i have a set of mechanic's tools from Craftsman and a tool cabinet.

what kind of tool do you use with that spider III?

oh, and craftsman.

boost addict · 12-07-2011, 12:53 AM

Craftsman, mac, and gearwrench. My neighbor just picked up the Mac route in town so whenever I need something I don't have I just run and grab it off the truck

best thing thats ever happened in my neighborhood. I still cant believe the thousands+ dollar packages of tools he gets. Crazy stuff

12-05-2011, 06:22 PM	#1
AndyG Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GA Age: 34 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What kind of tools do you use? i have a set of mechanic's tools from Craftsman and a tool cabinet. What about you? __________________ -Andy

12-05-2011, 06:25 PM	#2
trainkiller Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Champaign illinois Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	anything that works,works for me but, I think this will be moved to the off-topic section. __________________ Ricers are just people who have bodykits without being HELLAFLUSH bruh.

12-05-2011, 06:27 PM	#4
AndyG Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GA Age: 34 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my bad man. __________________ -Andy

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12-06-2011, 10:23 AM	#8
deathrace2000 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Age: 37 Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I like Craftsman. When I break a Craftsman piece, I drive a mile to Sears and the replace it on the spot, no questions asked. __________________ *irony.cc*

12-05-2011, 06:27 PM	#3
LOUD240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victorhell DAM ITS HOT Posts: 1,920 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Snap on and Matco

12-06-2011, 09:08 AM	#5
300ZXttZMAN Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sulphur, LA 70665 Age: 33 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Craftsman and snap on. Plus tons of assorted 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 mm sockets

12-06-2011, 10:04 AM	#7
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,483 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	harbor freight! -clearcorners.com

12-06-2011, 10:47 AM	#9
deadghost Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: az Posts: 1,230 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Never started a project with out it, first tool I use before all my other tools. *SNIP* Last edited by Future240; 12-06-2011 at 09:06 PM.. Reason: cleaning up

12-06-2011, 10:50 AM	#10
Melonburst Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ingersoll Rand Air tools because the titanium series are the best and Snap-On hand tools. I love my IR 2135QTIMAX. An army of Harbor Freight Low profile jacks since they're cheap. Hypertherm plasma cutter. An assortment of Miller TIG's/Mig's. PS. Illadelph>>>>RooR =] __________________

12-06-2011, 10:51 AM	#11
Boost_Fiend Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^ haha that is awesome. sometimes i feel like roor's are to way to pricey for what they are. But I use mostly snapon out of a nap sack in my trunk. its always good to keep a full set of tools on you just in case.

12-06-2011, 12:28 PM	#13
nissanfreak317 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Souderton, PA Age: 39 Posts: 597 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Hmmmm, mostly Craftsman. But I have an Ingersoll Rand impact gun, Clarke Mig welder, and some cheapo tools like Harbor Freight for certain things. I think pics of setups would be appropriate here, I'll have to scrounge some up.

12-06-2011, 01:45 PM	#14
Infamax Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yuba City (Nor Cal) Age: 38 Posts: 223 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	For things like wrenches and ratchets or things I use regularly, I buy Craftsman, for their warranty. Random tools that I sparsely use, I usually buy at Harbor Freight.

12-06-2011, 01:47 PM	#15
bataangpinoy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: caves Age: 32 Posts: 860 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	husky, stanley. i dont like the fit or finish on craftsman tools. and for power tools, dewalt.

12-06-2011, 01:51 PM	#16
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Kobalt, Lowe's house brand. Lifetime replacement garuntee. __________________

12-06-2011, 07:17 PM	#17
Broadfield Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Normal, IL Age: 51 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (163) Feedback Score: 163 reviews	Work: 95% Matco - 5% Snap-On and MAC Home: 95% Snap-On - 5% Matco and MAC __________________ Follow Along For My Latest Work My Portfolio Please Share Check Out My Builds

12-06-2011, 07:40 PM	#18
finesses240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 42 Posts: 279 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Whole Family uses Snap-on only. __________________ AE86 SR20 mountsRoll Cages (any specification)*Custom Fabrication

12-06-2011, 07:46 PM	#19
sharpe_corners Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hamilton/St Catharines Posts: 1,460 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Princess auto and cdn tire, walk in free replacement. Amazing. Princess Auto is cdn version of harbour freight, just a bit less shitty.

12-06-2011, 07:51 PM	#20
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews

12-06-2011, 07:56 PM	#22
memphis180sx BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: where you wish u were Posts: 355 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	snap on and craftsman, box is snap on ,wrenches,impact sockets,impact, and 3/8 cordless impact are snap on the rest is craftsman the best impact so far is the snap on mg725 never has failed me once on getting bolts loose just wish i had a bigger air compressor lol

12-06-2011, 07:56 PM	#23
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 40 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Working on cars high is like asking to be on 1000 ways to die. I enjoy the cannabis myself but you have to have respect for a 2800lb+ car sitting on top of your head much less all the tools you are working with and shit that can go wrong. But on to topic. I use A set of All-Trade tools that I've had for like 7 years as my primary tool box. I also use a mixture of craftsman,gearwrench and harbor freight. Had good luck with harbor freight so far you just have to pick and choose what you actually end up buying with them.

12-06-2011, 07:57 PM	#24
jesse_s13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento,CA/Fresno,CA/El Paso,Tx Posts: 1,829 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	craftsmans and some snap on and harbor freight. __________________

12-06-2011, 09:29 PM	#26
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	I own mostly cheap stuff: crafstman and HF I work with pretty decent stuff though: crasftman, snap on, mitutoyo I also have mechanic friends that I can borrow specialized tools from

12-07-2011, 12:28 AM	#28
Tearlessj Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis Age: 33 Posts: 1,907 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	A mixture of older craftsman, sk, gear wrench, and one snap on ratchet. Thats it. I'm not a snap-on fan boy. __________________ Nagasaki Motors Friends help you move. Real friends help you move bodies.

12-07-2011, 12:53 AM	#30
boost addict Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northwest Indiana Age: 32 Posts: 859 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Craftsman, mac, and gearwrench. My neighbor just picked up the Mac route in town so whenever I need something I don't have I just run and grab it off the truck best thing thats ever happened in my neighborhood. I still cant believe the thousands+ dollar packages of tools he gets. Crazy stuff