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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by jake72, Dec 16, 2016.

  1. Dec 16, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    what is a good brand for the basic mechanic? some say it doesn't matter as long as you are using impact and not regular sockets. Gearwrench looks like a good deal with lifetime warranty.
     
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  2. Dec 16, 2016 at 9:10 AM
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    Yep. Or Kobalt, they have a lifetime warranty. If they break, walk them into any Lowe's, receipt or not, and get a new socket.
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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    Harbor Freight also has a lifetime warranty.
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2016 at 6:46 AM
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    i hear tell the Harbor fright ones are good

    What can I say most all my impact sockets are Matco or Snap On purchased over the last few years since the mid seventies
     
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    I got mine at auto zone 10yrs ago and have been beating on them since. No complaints.
     
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    I'm slowly changing over to Kobalt from Craftsman, as Sears is starting to go out of business (at least in N AL). :annoyed:
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2017 at 7:39 AM
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    Craftsman line will be picked up by Black and Decker I think. Not sure what that means for broken tool exchanges though?

    OP, never forget to check out local pawn shops and even eBay. Some great deals on good stuff can be found on both if your timing is right.
     
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    If I order something from Sears and request store pickup to avoid shipping, it gets sent to the nearest Kmart. o_O
     
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  11. Jan 6, 2017 at 7:54 AM
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    KMart bought Sears in 2005. So they are dying together.

    And I think Ace is carrying Craftsman too.
     
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    Just read this AM that Sears will still sell Craftsman after Stanley buys the brand.
     
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  13. Jan 6, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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    Decided to try gearwrench, bought a couple of sets on eBay for a good price. They look like they will hold up just fine.
     
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  14. Jan 6, 2017 at 8:05 AM
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    Fastenal also carries the Gearwrench line FYI.

    They carry the APEX line, and I've used them to warranty an Armstrong ratchet.
     
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