Which brand of tool do you prefer?

I got a big mis match of stuff for x-mas!! Most of it is Stanley
 
Originally posted by Stargazing922@Feb 19 2003, 09:50 AM
I am going to behave but OHHH the possibilities. :p
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I've said it before, I'll say it again.











You are pure, unadulterated, 100%, dyed in the wool EVIL!!

Not that that's an altogether BAD thing... :p
 
Mac tools....used to like Craftsman but I seriously HATE that A.J Foyt commercial.....'you just know it's a quality to-uhll'.Gag!
 
Hey, A.J.'s a real class act man. :lol:

Anyway, I've had my eye on a craftsman 172pc SAE/Metric tool set auction on ebay...top bid is $42...and that ain't half bad. Craftsman is good to have lying around for someone like me that just needs some tools. But dollar for dollar Snap-On is the top of the line tool right now, IMO. Which I certainly can't afford. :cheers:
 
A.J's a a**hole (as my dad called him back when they raced togather)

i like allmost any but we have more Craftsman then any orther.
 
I prefer craftsman. The clerks at the store are very helpful.




Lappy. watch your language or I'll was your mouth out with a bar of soap. :angry:
 
There are alot of Craftsman tools around my house, and my hubby would like to have more Snap-on. Both come with life-time warranty, so it is basically a matter of what you are using the tools for. My hubby is a mechanic by trade. I am usually payin' on his Snap-on bill at work (way too expensive!)

BTW, paul, that set you have found on ebay is a great price!
 
Craftsman without a doubt. I have some of my Dad's tools and they are still in great shape. I did break a wrench once (don't ask.) and got a new one without any hassle...

I wonder if I can do that with my Craftsman lawnmower..... :D
 
Originally posted by fergy1370@Feb 19 2003, 04:42 PM
I wonder if I can do that with my Craftsman lawnmower..... :D
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Something tells me the answer to that is a resounding NOT! lol I have never had any trouble swapping out any Craftsman tools, and the salesperson usually asks "what happened?" and my response is usually "don't ask". :D
 
The tools I prefer most have "HS" scribed on them. Though there are quite few in the garage with other initials on them, they were much cheaper! :D

AJ is a "quality tool" LMAO, a great driver and unique personality, but still........

I have Snap-On, MAC, Proto, Williams, Craftsman, hell just about every major brand out there. For everday work you can't beat Craftsman or the brand that Home Depot sells (I can't remember what it is) for quality and price. Snap-on and MAC make great stuff, if you need something special they will have it. But they are bit proud of their stuff in the price department.
 
Actually I like Foyt,just hate that commercial!

But yeah,I agree that is a great price on e-bay.Luckily I have never been to e-bay or the top bid might now be $42.50!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
 
Worked on cars, trucks and race cars since I was able to pick up a wrench. Craftsman are OK for the occasional weekend user. They tend to wear out too fast if you try to use them professionally.
Snap-on, Mac, Matco, or even Cornwell outlast and out work the Sears stuff. Proto used to be available at auto parts stores and jobbers, they were pretty good tools for the money as well. The best part of Snap-on, Mac, Matco, and Cornwell are that the dealers come into the shop every week, you don't have to chase to the store to try and get broken tools replaced, they all offer rebuild and service work at reasonable prices, and they all offer finance plans; just pay the dealer every week.
You won't find very many Craftsman tools or tool boxes in professional shops, they just don't last that long.
And yes, I do have a few Craftsman tools in my box and around the house.
 
I'll have to go with Snap On...i have some of my dads' old socket set from the 40s ....man quality stuff all the way!
 
OK, now for a more serious reply...

From my own experience, I would advise anyone to stay as far as humanly possible away from Snap-On hand tools. One reason: all tools eventually break, and Snap-On is very expensive to replace. Craftsman is guaranteed for life. Mac is also excellent. Stanley is okay for cheaper stuff.

Power tools, Milwaukee all the way. Never had one problem with their stuff.
 
For hand tools all I own for the most part is Craftsman. For power tools I have to go with Ingersoll-Rand. I do use snapp-on gear wrenches at work on occasion when I borrow them. Great quality, but way too much money for me to buy. Craftsman comes with a lifetime guarantee on hand tools, but their power tool warranty sucks!
 
Hubby swears by Cromwell, then Snap-on, and last Craftsmen. I HATE to see the Cromwell truck at the shop! :angry: Now he has to lock them up and set his alarm. They've hit us 3 times and stolen no telling how many dollars worth of tools. But he still buys the "good" stuff!
 
Originally posted by TN-Ward-Fan@Feb 19 2003, 07:47 PM
OK, now for a more serious reply...

From my own experience, I would advise anyone to stay as far as humanly possible away from Snap-On hand tools. One reason: all tools eventually break, and Snap-On is very expensive to replace. Craftsman is guaranteed for life. Mac is also excellent. Stanley is okay for cheaper stuff.

Power tools, Milwaukee all the way. Never had one problem with their stuff.
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I have never paid to replace a Snap-On tool. and very rarely have I had any kind of problem with them. of course, I am not a profesional mechanic, just do some of my own work on weekends.
 
My hubby has never had to pay Snap-on to replace a broken tool he has purchased from them. Just like Craftsman, they have a lifetime warranty, but as TWF said they are alot more expensive. My hubby works in the equipment services division for a city entity, and works on some large vehicles. He needs some specialty tools that Craftsman doesn't make, so he has to buy Snap-on.
 
Craftsman are easy to get... just go to Sears. Snap on has to come to your house. I don't have time for that. If they both have life time war., what difference does it make.
Does anyone buy from Home Depot or Lowes? They carry a life time war. too.
Well Paul did you win???
 
I've bought a couple of things from the tools at Lowe's. Nothing to get all tore up about. I too wonder if the Ridgid stuff at Home Depot is worth anything. No HD here in town, though, only a Lowe's. HD about an hour away.

And I'm far from a professional mechanic, flamer. You have no idea just HOW far in fact. I'm only speaking from my own experience shade treeing.
 
Well since I have around $15,000 to $20,000 worth I would have to say Snap-On.
Craftsman tools are just as good ... but when you work with them all day long they make your hands a lot more tired, because they are thicker and heavier.
 
Originally posted by paul@Feb 20 2003, 07:32 PM
Auction isn't ended yet, but I'm still the high bidder.
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I think I'll out bid you. ;)



Oh wait, I need money. :unsure: :D
 
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