A good tool set?

WAGAWAGA · 08-15-2010, 07:08 PM

Hi Everyone,
Im going to start repairing my car, and i need to buy a metric tool set.
Any recommendations?

dad · 08-15-2010, 07:16 PM

Sears-Craftsman

kenchan · 08-15-2010, 07:29 PM

Craftsman will do the job. For ratchets might want to get something nicer from their pro lineup. I use mostly snap-on/facom/SK.

Cmike2780 · 08-15-2010, 07:30 PM

Snap on ftw

bigaudiofanat · 08-15-2010, 08:10 PM

Craftsman, I have the 145 piece set I believe it is and I also bought a 15 piece 1/4 inch drive set. Done over 25 installs and the only other hand tools where torx. Catch it on sale to save some cash. Or even amazon or ebay?

G Fo12ce · 08-15-2010, 08:19 PM

Snap On is definitely the best, but probably over priced for what you are doing. If you were a mechanic and/or worked on stuff all the time, wanted things to last a life time, take a serious beating then Snap-On.

I think Craftsman is probably your best bet. If you want cheaper or need some fill in tools check Harbor Freight if you are on a budget.

bigaudiofanat · 08-15-2010, 08:28 PM

Ask any of the people I have done installs for, I abuse the crap out of my craftsman tools they never stop working and I would rather have a set of 500 piece of them rather than 30 piece set from snap on, plus you have to wait for the truck to come to you or hunt it down. Sears is located almsot anywhere. Just how I see it.

G Fo12ce · 08-15-2010, 08:41 PM

FWIW I use Craftsman.

daleks · 08-15-2010, 08:45 PM

FYI, the Snap On warranty does not transfer upon sale of an item so have caution when buying used. Also, the Craftsman lifetime warranty only applies to basic single piece parts: Craftsman torque wrenches only have a 1 year warranty. If you want to extend the warranty though be sure to purchase the items on a credit card that adds to your manufacturer warranty. AMEX and certain Visa's offer this. That said, I have a lot of Craftsman tools.

WAGAWAGA · 08-15-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Craftsman, I have the 145 piece set I believe it is and I also bought a 15 piece 1/4 inch drive set. Done over 25 installs and the only other hand tools where torx. Catch it on sale to save some cash. Or even amazon or ebay?

I went to sears but they have both metric and standard in the 145 piece, is this a waste? (because nissan uses metric system)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Ask any of the people I have done installs for, I abuse the crap out of my craftsman tools they never stop working and I would rather have a set of 500 piece of them rather than 30 piece set from snap on, plus you have to wait for the truck to come to you or hunt it down. Sears is located almsot anywhere. Just how I see it.

Which piece do you recommend the 200 piece or the 145?

08-15-2010, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
WAGAWAGA Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: riverside Posts: 155 Drives: 2010 370z Black Rep Power: 15	A good tool set? Hi Everyone, Im going to start repairing my car, and i need to buy a metric tool set. Any recommendations?

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Sears-Craftsman __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Snap on ftw __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

08-15-2010, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Craftsman, I have the 145 piece set I believe it is and I also bought a 15 piece 1/4 inch drive set. Done over 25 installs and the only other hand tools where torx. Catch it on sale to save some cash. Or even amazon or ebay? __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-15-2010, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 51	Snap On is definitely the best, but probably over priced for what you are doing. If you were a mechanic and/or worked on stuff all the time, wanted things to last a life time, take a serious beating then Snap-On. I think Craftsman is probably your best bet. If you want cheaper or need some fill in tools check Harbor Freight if you are on a budget. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

08-15-2010, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Craftsman will do the job. For ratchets might want to get something nicer from their pro lineup. I use mostly snap-on/facom/SK.

08-15-2010, 08:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Ask any of the people I have done installs for, I abuse the crap out of my craftsman tools they never stop working and I would rather have a set of 500 piece of them rather than 30 piece set from snap on, plus you have to wait for the truck to come to you or hunt it down. Sears is located almsot anywhere. Just how I see it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-15-2010, 08:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 51	FWIW I use Craftsman. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

08-15-2010, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	FYI, the Snap On warranty does not transfer upon sale of an item so have caution when buying used. Also, the Craftsman lifetime warranty only applies to basic single piece parts: Craftsman torque wrenches only have a 1 year warranty. If you want to extend the warranty though be sure to purchase the items on a credit card that adds to your manufacturer warranty. AMEX and certain Visa's offer this. That said, I have a lot of Craftsman tools.

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