What tool brand do you use?

[Angel14]

I'm looking into buying a nice tool set. I was looking into Craftsman, but started looking around after I saw all the complaints about them being made in China. I want something that will last me a long time and not destroy bolts. I'm looking into sockets, ratchets, and screwdrivers.

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[Tamadrummer88]

Craftsman is good for me. Snap on and Matco are way too expensive.

 

[MELLOWYELLOW06]

Harbor Freight brother

 

[SVTFreak]

Craftsman. It's worth the money to not have to use the warranty very often.

Power tools are all dewalt (one battery drill is the small craftsman, I love it!).

Welder is miller. Compressor is industrial power 220v multi stage. All air tools are ingersol rand

I've got probably 15k$ worth of tools. And I am a hobbyist. I just hate not having the right tools. I build hot rods as a hobby and I live out in middle of no where. Having the right tool is imperative to a good out come and not tearing stuff up and having quality tool means not making trips to town to replace broken Chinese crap.

 

[Cobrakev]

Go to Lowes and get the Kobalt tools. They replace broken/worn tool no questions asked. Craftsman is doing away with their return of tools.

 

[Angel14]

How good are the craftsman sockets and wrenches at not stripping the bolts? Snap On is out of the question way to expensive for my budget of trying to get tools and tool box under 1,000 dollars.

 

[Angel14]

I also found this https://www.menards.com/main/tools-...force-220-piece-tool-set/p-1503278-c-9159.htm has anybody ever used this brand? If so are they good quality?

 

[DABKO]

I've been using Craftsman sockets, ratchets and screw drivers since 1971. For my usage, I'm not a master mechanic, they have worked just fine. If you are concerned about rounding the corners of the hex flats, only buy 6 point sockets.

Just remember to select the correct tool for the job.

If I used tools everyday, I would look at Snap On.

 

[badass03ragtop]

I've used Craftsman for years with no issues. Few times I did need the warranty, no issues. Tools replaced on site with no questions.

Power tools are Kobalt. Have only had them for three years, but zero issues so far.

Compressor is also Craftsman, air tools are IR.

 

[SVTFreak]

How good are the craftsman sockets and wrenches at not stripping the bolts? Snap On is out of the question way to expensive for my budget of trying to get tools and tool box under 1,000 dollars.

Only ones I've ever rounded has been my fault, not the tools, with my craftsman.

 

[Mr Monte]

For home I have mostly Craftsman tools that are 30-40 years old and still get the job done. All my pneumatic sockets & 3/4 drive stuff is all 20+ year old Harbor Freight.

For work it is all SnapOn.

 

[dgc333]

I have been accumulating tools for almost 50 years. I have Craftsman, SK, Kobalt, Pittsburgh and Snap-On.

The only tool I can say to stay away from is the standard grade Craftsman rachets. I have broken 30 or so over the years. Only saving grace is they get replaced for free. All my ratchets that get used regularly now are Snap-On or Kobalt.

 

[SVTFreak]

I have been accumulating tools for almost 50 years. I have Craftsman, SK, Kobalt, Pittsburgh and Snap-On.

The only tool I can say to stay away from is the standard grade Craftsman rachets. I have broken 30 or so over the years. Only saving grace is they get replaced for free. All my ratchets that get used regularly now are Snap-On or Kobalt.

They'll give you a rebuilt kit for them. I keep a couple on hand for that reason. I also have gotten into the habit of using breaker bars for getting stuff broke loose, especially on old stuff. Really saves the ratchets. Right tool for the job.

 

[Angel14]

Has anyone tried the universal sockets and wrenches craftmans bean promoting so hard?

 

[Juben]

Almost all of my hand tools are Snap-On and Matco with a few Kobalt items here and there. If you're on a budget, try looking at Kobalt or GearWrench (from Advance). They've always been very good (in my usages) and there's always a Lowe's or Advance close where they will be replaced for free.

To be honest, I've been completely surprised by the GearWrench tools from Advance. I purchased a couple ratcheting open/box end wrenches a while back and they've been absolutely great. They've been beat on and abused and have done as good or better than my more expensive stuff.

My dad has bought a few of the GearWrench items too, and they've held up amazingly well.

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