Tools

cab83_750 · 04-03-2010, 02:26 PM

I highly recommend the craftsman socket and wrench set. If you only own non-American cars make sure you just buy the 'all metric only set.". That should give you 100% ROI

if you can afford the Snap-on, go get them.

Oh, don't buy the craftsman jack. They fail around the 4th month and warranty is only a few months.

MightyBobo · 04-03-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Oh, don't buy the craftsman jack. They fail around the 4th month and warranty is only a few months.

Mine has lasted me years.

alvinmathew88 · 04-03-2010, 04:06 PM

Harbor freight is an awesome place to pick up tools!

As a former employee of Sears, Craftsman is overpriced, and the quality has gone down in everything in their lines. Sears is now really strict in their "lifetime warranty" as well, they've denied a lot people's claims! Craftsman used to mean quality, not anymore! If you DO pick it up, pick it up on sale, don't pay retail! DO NOT PICK UP THEIR JACKS, it is not like it used to be!! I can't emphasize this enough, we used to get atleast 5 returns a day!

Snap-on is great, but pricey!

Kobalt is on the same level as Craftsman honestly.. Kobalt is like getting Craftsman on the cheap! Ive gone through their warranty return, and its the way Craftsman used to be, "no questions asked".

But again as usual... YMMV!

NeedforZ · 04-03-2010, 07:30 PM

I've got a little bit of each - Craftsman, Stanley, Husky, and some off-brand Autozone stuff. I think I've broken one screwdriver and thats because I was using it to pry something. If I had the $$$ then sure I'd buy all Snap-On tools. I have one Snap-On and that's a small torque wrench that's been calibrated.

cab83_750 · 04-03-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Mine has lasted me years.

You are lucky. I have gone through 3 of their top of the line. They spell LEAK.

Zigen5 · 04-03-2010, 11:36 PM

So is there a beginner set or do I pick and choose my own wrench and sockets and tool box? Thanks for all the great info...

MightyBobo · 04-03-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zigen5

So is there a beginner set or do I pick and choose my own wrench and sockets and tool box? Thanks for all the great info...

Well if you want to go the Craftsman route (Ive never had issues with them...), they have plenty of sets for you to buy, of all sizes and compositions. Or, you can just build your set as you buy them. That can be pricey though...

Chan Chee Hoe · 04-04-2010, 12:01 AM

When getting tools,just 1 word,never get any Chinese made,go for U.S.,European or Japanese,you will never go wrong.

rsximus · 04-04-2010, 02:43 AM

I think a lot of people here missed the part where the OP said he didn't need a FANCY set. People are recommending Snap-On, SK ect. All expensive professional stuff where a full set can cost in the thousands.

Stick with craftsmans, even a hundred bucks can get you a nice starter set that should last you a very long time and you can pretty much take your whole car apart with.

Mike · 04-04-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

I highly recommend the craftsman socket and wrench set. If you only own non-American cars make sure you just buy the 'all metric only set.". That should give you 100% ROI.

Even american cars are all metric now.

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04-03-2010, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 419	I highly recommend the craftsman socket and wrench set. If you only own non-American cars make sure you just buy the 'all metric only set.". That should give you 100% ROI if you can afford the Snap-on, go get them. Oh, don't buy the craftsman jack. They fail around the 4th month and warranty is only a few months.

04-03-2010, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 18	Harbor freight is an awesome place to pick up tools! As a former employee of Sears, Craftsman is overpriced, and the quality has gone down in everything in their lines. Sears is now really strict in their "lifetime warranty" as well, they've denied a lot people's claims! Craftsman used to mean quality, not anymore! If you DO pick it up, pick it up on sale, don't pay retail! DO NOT PICK UP THEIR JACKS, it is not like it used to be!! I can't emphasize this enough, we used to get atleast 5 returns a day! Snap-on is great, but pricey! Kobalt is on the same level as Craftsman honestly.. Kobalt is like getting Craftsman on the cheap! Ive gone through their warranty return, and its the way Craftsman used to be, "no questions asked". But again as usual... YMMV!

04-03-2010, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 18	I've got a little bit of each - Craftsman, Stanley, Husky, and some off-brand Autozone stuff. I think I've broken one screwdriver and thats because I was using it to pry something. If I had the $$$ then sure I'd buy all Snap-On tools. I have one Snap-On and that's a small torque wrench that's been calibrated.

04-03-2010, 11:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 17	So is there a beginner set or do I pick and choose my own wrench and sockets and tool box? Thanks for all the great info...

04-04-2010, 12:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 19	When getting tools,just 1 word,never get any Chinese made,go for U.S.,European or Japanese,you will never go wrong.

04-04-2010, 02:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
rsximus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxnard Posts: 37 Drives: 2007 335i, 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	I think a lot of people here missed the part where the OP said he didn't need a FANCY set. People are recommending Snap-On, SK ect. All expensive professional stuff where a full set can cost in the thousands. Stick with craftsmans, even a hundred bucks can get you a nice starter set that should last you a very long time and you can pretty much take your whole car apart with.