Tool Time

That's a lot of maltese crosses man. I'd hate to lose or break one of those.

 

I just want those drawer liners, to hell with WCC.

 

I'd also be fine with that.

 

No Binford option

 

I hear what your saying on loosing them. It is kind of a pain but I kinda got lucky in getting some replacement sockets and such since my mother in law babysits for the MAC Tools guy. They are pricey though.

 

That Craftsman set up is Niceeeee !

 

Anyone use tamper proof Torx bits a lot? I often have to deal with the tamper proof T-15 screws in work vehicles, and I've never found a bit that lasts. Trying to make that small of a bit with an open center leads to the steel literally crumbling on every bit I've tried. I'm thinking of biting the bullet and buying the Snap On version to see if it holds up any better.

 

Yes. For weapons mounts. Snap On has a set of T-handled ones that I should be getting tomorrow-I'll let you know.

 

I've never had an issue with the big T-50 tamper proof bits because there is so much metal in the bit. It's always the damn T-15 that our radio installers use for the radio and other, smaller electronics.

Looking forward to your thoughts on the Snap On set.

 

I'll let you know how it works out. Btw, almost nothing else on the vehicle is tamper proof

 

I got Snap On AWSGTPT800. The set has a 10, 15, 20, 25, 27, 30, 40, and 45. Each has a standard T-handle with a shorty at one end of the handle.
These seem well constructed. I'd probably be less inclined to use these to torque something. A socket would probably be better for for anything more than hand tight (tough definition because "hand" doesn't really have a definition that's the same for you and me). The stubby end would be a lot better for a bit more torque (snug plus a 1/4 turn?).

 

Anyone use Urrea tools? http://www.urreaprofessionaltools.com/urrea/catalog.php

I'm a tool slut; I'll get whatever is low cost and, in my eyes, high quality. I buy mostly from Amazon and they had a sale on these Urrea sockets. I got a few sockets and some good priced wrenches. They are good quality tools. My foundation are Craftsman but in the past five years, I've added a lot of tools - 90% from Amazon - Astro, Ampro, Sunex, GearWrench, Mobarel, Stanley Proto, Tekton, Bovidix, Williams, SK, I know I'm missing some - oh yeah, HF/Pittsburgh. My most recent purchase was the 65 piece Bostitch pass-through socket set.

 

Proto and SK make good shit. Got those in some of my work boxes, along with a shitload of snap on. No experience with most of those other brands though. My boxes at home are mostly Craftsman. Why pay more for another brand when you can't beat craftsman's warranty?

 

Cause that warranty now gets gets you Chinese crap for your usa made stuff. Let alone Sears used to be where I warranties most craftsmen stuff but now they are disappearing....and Chinese stuff for USA made.

I do like the craftsmen stuff I do have though! I just won't be buying anymore of it

 

Well, I'm pretty well outfitted, and have been for years. Only recent purchase was some craftsman line wrenches (some folks call it a flare nut wrench, I call it a line wrench. Mmm hmmm). I'm not repurchasing all the shit I own just to not get chinese replacements. There's a small Sears Home Store, I think it's called, by my house that has a couple aisles of tools. The shop your way rewards points are nice too. Back in florida, the wifey would shop the clothes and homegoods, and I'd use the points to get shop vac attachments and saw blades for free.

 

O don't get me wrong I like the craftsmen I already have. I just won't add more.

And I'm with ya on the shop your way points. Gotten some tools I didn't really need but picked up just cause it was worth it with points!

 

I work in construction, I have a handful of craftsman USA screwdrivers, but that's it.

My favorite tool brands:
Knipex - for pliers/cutters
Proto - reversible ratchet wrenches
Klein - Strippers
T&b - crimpers
Megapro - multibit screw drivers
Wiha - precision screwdrivers
Milwaukee or hilti - cordless tools

 

i use what works best for me. i own matco - snap-on - cornwell-channel lock visegrip sk, craftsman, gearwrench, lisle, kd, hansen, hitachi, black and decker, napa, bluepoint, escro, otc, c/h. just to name a few.

i own 2 full sets of tools, just because, it saves time from walking back and forth across the shop. besides if you don't have two, one will break when you need it!
there is no one brand better over all. its what works best for you.

 

Anyone have a Skilsaw worm drive saw? Looking to upgrade my circular saw. The reason why I'm looking at the worm drive saw is so I can see the cut line.

http://www.skilsaw.com/product-details#?product=127369

 

I have owned two of them. They are not for the faint of heart. The saw jumps when you pull the trigger and it's heavy. But, they will cut like nobody's business...