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TOOLBOX...choosing tools

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by GEARAHOLIC, Aug 17, 2009.

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What do you wrench with?

  1. Sanp-on

    152 vote(s)
    24.6%

  2. Matco

    25 vote(s)
    4.0%

  3. Mac

    11 vote(s)
    1.8%

  4. Craftsman

    323 vote(s)
    52.3%

  5. Shit, I only use the best...HARBOR FREIGHT

    60 vote(s)
    9.7%

  6. Tools? I use my teeth

    47 vote(s)
    7.6%
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  1. Feb 7, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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    8BoltRacing

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    My work box (red) and my little box at home (gray)

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    8BoltRacing, Feb 7, 2012
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  2. Feb 7, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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    8BoltRacing

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    Lol I only put on stickers that come with stuff I buy and install
     
    8BoltRacing, Feb 7, 2012
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  3. Apr 10, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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    As a professional licensed electrician, my hand tools are Klein, my testers are Fluke, and my specialized electrical equipment is Greenlee.

    For automotive work, I am not a professional, but I do appreciate quality tools. I buy Sears Craftsman Professional (usually the "fully polished" type) wrenches, ratchets, sockets and screwdrivers. This line is essentially a clone of the truly professional Snap-On brand. Careful with Craftsman lately, however: much of the newer stuff is made in China unlike the traditional Made in USA quality Craftsman line.

    As for general purpose cordless tools, I have the full Milwaukee V28 kit and a few of the M12 tools. Good stuff that holds up well to rough use.

    I do not buy tools from Harbor Freight with the exception of the somewhat disposable engineers hammers that I use to install ground rods. I would stay away from any Harbor Freight product with moving parts.

    Regards,
    Chris
     
    Executive, Apr 10, 2012
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  4. Apr 10, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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  5. Apr 10, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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    Beat up, but still kicking. I messed up a rail moving it. Can get one new from snap-on for free.

    I will never buy a wrench from anyone but snap-on. It will shear off the bolt head before it rounds off the points. I can't say that about craftsman, mac, or matco, having used them all.
     
    skytower, Apr 10, 2012
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  6. May 19, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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    When I first got in the game I used all craftsman but after working at the Honda dealership snapon Guy would come through and sell to the shop and no interest financing was great so I went snapon nuts 100 dollar a week payments it was like crack I spent more on tools then I did on my car payments I think snapon is the best tools and best warranty my box is a snapon special addition american flag addition blue box with red white and blue drawer handles love it cost 2800 dollars
     
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  7. May 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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  8. May 19, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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  9. May 21, 2012 at 1:35 PM
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    I'm a Craftsman guy, but I would love to have some Snap On stuff. I just can't justify the cost of Snap On tools for what little wrench twisting that I do.
     
    28Gauge, May 21, 2012
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  10. Jun 9, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    Every tool is a hammer except for a screwdriver that is a chisel!
     
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  11. Jun 17, 2012 at 9:45 PM
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    Big dog...for $2,500 I hope there were a few snap-on tools in that blue box. $100 a week, no interest, Snap On truck comming around each week. Now that had me L.O.L.
     
    jamesinkeys, Jun 17, 2012
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  12. Jun 19, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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    Klien and Greenlee are great. I use a pair greenlee K111 crimps almost daily and would be lost without my 9inch klines
     
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  13. Aug 2, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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    i would have to go with the matco 6s. i love that box. here is a pic of my matco box.

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  14. Aug 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM
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  15. Apr 11, 2013 at 10:20 PM
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    I would like a big rollable tool box. Been looking for years. I have no space for it though.

    I still like Craftsman for 1 simple reason. Being able to go to a RETAIL location and swap my broken tool.

    Snapon and Matco are great for the person working in a shop all day and need someone to come to them once a week. Myself, if I need or want something I like to be able to go to a store wherever I am during normal business hours and solve my problem.

    As for a "BOX" - I would use one of the big name brands, when the time comes.

    I picked up a few additions to my tools lately, all CraftsMan metric. Some swivel head ratcheting combo wrenches, couple reversable ratcheting combo wrenches, 1/2" 6 point deep sockets, 1/2" 6 point sockets, couple 1/2" 12 point deep sockets, 84T 1/2"- 3/8"- 1/4" drive ratchets, couple tool rolls...

    What I need to get next is a nice Torque Wrench and some larger tool rolls.
     
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  16. Apr 11, 2013 at 10:23 PM
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    tail gate lock, rear view mirror bracket, hood hinge brackets, and the list grows.
    Looks alot like mine I will get a pic up soon.
     
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  17. Apr 12, 2013 at 12:23 AM
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    tail gate lock, rear view mirror bracket, hood hinge brackets, and the list grows.
    As promises pics. Most tools are Snap On and C-mans with some SK and IR mixes in.

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  18. Apr 12, 2013 at 12:33 AM
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    this and that...
    im gonna be honest. majority of my tools is craftsman. all the way down to the 3ton jack LOL. my ratchets on the other hand is almost all snap on. i believe good ratchets make all the difference.
     
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  19. Apr 12, 2013 at 2:02 AM
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    my current box at work snap on mac and matco inside all depends wich guy gives me the betterl deal on the tool i need

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