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What tool manufacturer do you primarily use?

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by kenomouth64, Mar 22, 2017.

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What is your preferred tool brand?

  1. Craftsman

    52 vote(s)
    33.5%
  2. Snap-On

    20 vote(s)
    12.9%
  3. Matco

    4 vote(s)
    2.6%
  4. Mac Tool

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Husky

    9 vote(s)
    5.8%
  6. BlackHawk

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%
  7. Pittsburgh-Pro

    4 vote(s)
    2.6%
  8. Other

    30 vote(s)
    19.4%
  9. Whatever is cheap

    10 vote(s)
    6.5%
  10. Original "Old School" Craftsman

    25 vote(s)
    16.1%
  1. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:36 AM
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    Tyman

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    For battery tools I use 18v Makita. I have bought and used Dewalt and Milwaukee. Milwaukee does have the best drill chuck, batteries are terrible. I have a V28 set just sitting there.
    Most corded tools are Makita. For electric reciprocating saw a Milwaukee.
    Pipe wrenches are Ridgid aluminum. Nipple extractor Ridgid. Threading pipe Ridgid
    Adjustable wrench is a beak jaw Snap-on. Only Snap-on I own and I love it.
    For concrete work- Bosch. Bosch everything
    Wera Joker for my wrenches. (Not overly impressed)
    Ideal for other screw drivers. I used to buy Klien until they would not warranty my screwdrivers.
    My socket set is junk. lol. It's a Westward. I sometimes hide it when I get it out.
    For bits I use Milwaukee. They seem to have the best fit.
    Tool bag is Veto. I won't use anything else. I started my career with a 5 gallon bucket.

    Tools are very personal. What one person puts value in, another doesn't.
     
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  2. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:44 AM
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    GIN•OKUMA

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    Most of my hand tools are craftsman Ive had forever. I’ve got some snap on, a couple Mac tools, some cheap harbor freight Pittsburgh stuff from the odd job I needed a tool now and didn’t want to pay top$$$ to use it once. They aren’t as cheap (price) as they use to be.

    All my battery power tools are Bosch 18v 4.0 and 8.0ah

    Plug in saws are makita, blades I usually use Diablo.
     
  3. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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    timdske

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    I generally use Snap-on. We have a Matco truck that comes to my shop but I don't like the guy so I won't spend any money with him.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    When I was installing car audio, we had snapon, Cornwell and matco trucks come to the shop. Over the years of buying I would say 75% snapon and 25 matco. It was easier that way not having to go somewhere to buy tools and also nice having a tab. Now that I’m not installing anymore in a shop, if I don’t already have it, I’m not picky.
     
  5. Jun 20, 2021 at 8:24 AM
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    Tundra9831

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    Father's Day thread revival....

    I have a small number of shitty tools and for years I've been thinking about getting rid of everything and starting fresh with a mid range set (not a pro mechanic). After several hours of research I've been leaning towards Tekton, Gearwrench, or piecing stuff together from several companies. I'm not sure about pricing, but is a set like this on Father's Day special a good deal or not? Also, how big of a box would I need to store all this stuff in a useful fashion? Thanks!

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRE...nd-Tool-Set-579-Piece-89059/311843163#overlay
     
  6. Jun 20, 2021 at 8:35 AM
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    That set looks pretty sweet...not a lot fluff in the form of hex wrenches or small screwdrivers.
     
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  7. Jun 20, 2021 at 8:54 AM
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    Toe404

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    When I was wrenching on motorcycles full time I bought a lot of snap on tools. As the years went on I’ve bought a lot of Milwaukee power tools and started buying tekton sockets and ratchets, their fantastic for the price.

    this is my tool cart at the shop and my big Kobalt box at home.

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  8. Jun 20, 2021 at 9:02 AM
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    Snap-on. We had a Matco guy also but he didn't show up every week like Snap-on. I don't recommend diy/shadetree guys spend the money on snap-on though, it only makes sense if you use them all day every day. If you compare Snap-on to any store brand (craftsman, husky, pittsburgh, etc.) you will find the shortcomings are staggering. Even comparing Snap-on to Matco, the latter pales in comparison. They aren't wrong when they say "There is a difference"
     
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  9. Jun 20, 2021 at 9:26 AM
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    Tekton and Neiko are perfectly good handtools that dont break the bank, if you dont twist wrenches for a living then they're hard to beat.
     
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  10. Jun 20, 2021 at 9:27 AM
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    I have lucked out over the years. About 40 years ago I snagged a NIB USA Craftsman tool set including standard and metric 1/2, 3/8 and 1/4 drive sockets and ratchets and combo wrenches at a gun show of all places. And just two years ago snagged a 120 piece USA Craftsman socket set from my neighbor's yard sale for $50..it was basically unused but was missing one of the 10mm sockets. My guess is one of last made in USA sets they produced. Also have Makita 18v cordless. Those have served me well also.
     
  11. Jun 20, 2021 at 9:28 AM
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    Tekton vs Gearwrench for tools?

    For boxes - Tekton vs Icon vs US General vs ?

    What good quality stuff without crazy cost / pro mechanic / tool truck brands
     
  12. Jun 20, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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    Can’t go wrong with tekton, I’ve only ever had issues with their original impact torx socket, they kept breaking. They came out with a new design but I haven’t tried them yet.

    the main benefit is the no hassle warranty and ALL orders give you a 10% discount towards your next order. It’s saved me a lot
     
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  13. Aug 12, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    70% wrenching tools are Snap-On.
    30% smattering of everything else.

    Cordless power tools – 98% Makita.
    Corded power tools – 60% Makita.
    A few Milwaukee & Ryobi, but still use Makita batteries with converters.
     
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  14. Aug 12, 2021 at 7:36 PM
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    I try and buy American made when possible and most of my higher end hand tools came second hand, but if I want something that is good quality and has a great warranty I go with Tekton now. They have some made in USA offerings now too and their service is great. No questions asked and they sent me a new ratcheting wrench because the flex head was loose. Got to keep the old one and got a new one to boot.
    As far as power tools go you cant go wrong with dewalt/makita/milwakee just dont get their lowest line. I run Dewalt and Makita just because thats what I have the most batteries for.
     
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  15. Aug 12, 2021 at 7:48 PM
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    Coal Dragger

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    I wanted a faster vehicle so I also bought a Chevy SS... because 4 door sedans with big V8’s are hilarious.
    I don’t have a set brand of tools. I will however go out of my way to buy tools made in the USA if possible, and failing that will avoid any tools or products made in China.

    Not always possible, but I try.
     
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  16. Aug 12, 2021 at 10:01 PM
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    blackdemon_tt

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    Craftsman 120pc inherited... have transitioned to Husky.
    I swing by harbor freight every now and then cuz I swing by the salvage yard and you can't just be leaving gifts for everybody cuz 1 slid out the bag, or you get that one cat that slides by people's bags shopping and when caughg asking if the bag is yours...
     
  17. Aug 12, 2021 at 10:22 PM
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    I use Snap-on for all important hand tools, ratchets, and speciality tools. Husky for the common basic sockets and box tools.
    Festool for specialty cordless and finish work.
    Milwaukee for basic cordless with the Mac Daddy impactor 1400 ft/lbs! Love that thing. . Bought one to keep in the truck at all times, and another for the main tool box.

    I also have a full set of Park tools, with Snap-on and miscellaneous odd brands for my mountain bike boxes.
    But somehow Snap-on is my go-to for whatever I use the most for MTN bike, truck, motorcycle, job site and home. I needed to have a redundant set of all my main Snap-on tools for a complete mobile setup without diving into my main box tools. It's nice not have to pack and unpack box tools every time I go to a job.
     
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  18. Aug 12, 2021 at 10:29 PM
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    at work and home ive always used the m18 fuel series Milwaukee tools. Pretty hard to beat in regards to batteries, hand tools and weight/speed... When it comes to manual wrenches its usually snap-on or harbor freight... snap-on i use for smaller sized nuts and bolts but the bigger ones i just use Pittsburgh stuff. Works great so far.
     
  19. Sep 27, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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    We've only had Snap-On dealers at my last few shops.

    Box: Snap-On

    Ratchets/sockets: Snap-On or Matco

    Wrenches: Blue Point (Snap-On) and Wera

    Cordless: Ryobi

    And then there is a mix of specialty tools that can only be bought from online vendors in Europe. (Thanks German Auto engineers.)
     
  20. Sep 27, 2021 at 9:32 AM
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    All those high dollar hand tools and they use Ryobi power tools, yuck.
     
  21. Sep 27, 2021 at 9:44 AM
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    All I really need cordless for at my job is for drilling. Ryobi works just fine considering they were free. I'll replace them when they break.

    but at least they're better than whoever tf makes these for The Original Pink Box company. The battery lasts two seconds and that 1/2 inch impact is completely worthless.
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  22. Sep 27, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    I was just picking at you. Ryobi works fine for occasional use. The Pink Box brand is a mystery to me, I have never seen or heard about them. Those Matco air tools are awesome though. Their stubby impact is one of my favorite tools.
     
  23. Sep 27, 2021 at 9:53 AM
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    Ryobi is exclusively my home-repair brand, but its not ideal for auto work and I'll be the first to admit that lol.
    I like Pink tools, I'm that girl. So I got excited that the cordless tools even existed and good lord, at least they weren't tool truck prices.
     
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    I said other because I use many different brands. Snap-On, Matco, Mac, Craftsman…I’ve got some of them all. As a professional auto tech I’ve got quite the assortment and accumulation. For power tools, I’m a straight up Milwaukee man though.
     
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    sweet glad I dug for this thread , was thinking of making one.

    I've been using "Ridgid" as my Power Tool set for a couple of reason , not only does the price seem slightly better but they are the last one with a full life time warranty. also seems out last the the others in plastic housing construction witch is encases the electric motor. Also no one wants to steal a Ridgid witch is funny but also is great , the only down side is in a straight side by side comparison with others it will be 1 screw and a half short on battery life. :rofl:

    hand tools I've use to Run Craftsman , Inherited a large Snap-on collection. But most recently (over the last year) been building out a complete set of GearWrench an so Far I'm falling in love with the GearWrench.
     
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    Power tools: Metabo HPT life time warranty and IP56 rating on impact drivers (not sure bout the impact wrenchs)
     
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