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Tekton tools

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by tacomawv, Feb 28, 2018.

  1. Feb 28, 2018 at 4:02 PM
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    tacomawv

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    Has anyone used them?
     
  2. Feb 28, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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    I've got a couple sockets and larger torx keys. Pretty decent.
     
  3. Feb 28, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Never heard of where they sold? I have Craftsman and kobalt...no issues with jobs I've done
     
  4. Feb 28, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    We get Tekton torque wrenches occasionally in for calibration and they seem well built and usually pass calibration without any major aligning. :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2018 at 4:57 PM
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    yes, I buy them on Amazon :) so far so good
     
  6. Feb 28, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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  7. Feb 28, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    I am looking at that stubby ratchet. I added it to my wife's Amazon cart. Lets see if she gets the hint.
     
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  8. Feb 28, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    :rofl:It's really nice.
     
  9. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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    The local Cal Ranch (farm and ranch store) carries Tekton tools. I have a torque wrench, ball-peen hammer, some pry bars, and punches. Good prices, and decent quality. Definitely better than harbor freight.
     
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  10. Feb 28, 2018 at 8:44 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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  11. Feb 28, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    KB Voodoo

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    Many KB Voodoo Fabrications accessories!!
    I’ve actually got a decent amount of Tekton stuff. Great bang for the buck.
     
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  12. Feb 28, 2018 at 8:54 PM
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    Before I moved I to a new position part of my job was building and ordering tool kits for our field engineers. I have found that Tekton tools are extremely reliable and very well priced. We use their metric hex bits short and long, torx bits, and torque wrenches. We were on a hiring rampage last year and I must have purchased 30 or more $850 tool kits. I have had zero complaints from our guys on their quality and use them myself. I have a Tekton torque wrench that I use for automotive and building rifles that has had no issues at all.
     
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  13. Feb 28, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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    No problems with those tools so far. Good value on those. Plus they are made in Taiwan vs China. At least the ones I have.
     
  14. Mar 1, 2018 at 12:13 AM
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    Solid and quality tools IMO, I have 2 torque wrench’s, a standard and metric socket set, 3 socket wrench’s!

    I buy all from Amazon, glad you posted this, reminds me to zero out the torque wrenchs!

    I also like the IRWIN tools, bought a couple sets as well from Amazon, can’t beat the prices as well as 2 day prime!
     
  15. Mar 1, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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    Husky tools at Home Depot are solid. I bought their 3/8” and 1/2” torque wrenches and really happy with them.
     
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    TEKTON and IRWIN

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  17. Mar 1, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    Milwaukee and Bosch drills......




















     
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    I have 3 of their torque wrenches and a breaker bar and so far so good. Can't beat the price on Amazon either
     
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  20. Mar 1, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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  22. Mar 1, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    I’m here at Bingo with wife and LMMFAO she looked at me like WTF!

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  25. Mar 1, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Look they never been used o_O
     
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    Lmao

     
  27. Mar 1, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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