What's you're favorite brand(s) of tools

[mjncad]

I've got one of the old Rockwell era Delta Radial Arm Saws. They don't make them like that anymore!

As I may have said before; the only Delta tools I hear people rave about are the Rockwell era ones.

 

[Rob-D]

snap on

What's your EXACT address there?

 

[VABlue]

Heh! I showed my wife that pic and she said "so what"... Sometimes it's not worth explaining.

I've taken a liking to Kobalt hand tools. I won't say they're the best, but for the money and ease of acquisition they get my vote. Craftsmen is another brand I won't hesitate to purchase. My power and nail guns are a mismatched collection of brands. Since I'm not a heavy user of them, they tend to last me for awhile.

 

[some zilch]

hand tools- harbor freight. i work on machinery worth $500k plus every day, (asphalt milling machines/reclaimers/quarry machinery/pavers/huge excavators/etc) and your snap-on wrenches dont do any better of a job than my HF. my job is more about getting the job done, than showing off your tools doing it. if you want to make a fashion statement w/your tools, be my guest. ive got other things to spent my $$ on, and not be in debt to my eyeballs. $100+ for one wrench is just outrageous, but some people eat it right up.

air tools: IR
elec tools: dewalt or milwakee

basically i use whatever gets the job done. i love people that needs $50k worth of tool truck tools to change oil in their car, and have a huge toolbox that takes up 1/2 their 1 car garage. to each their own.......

 

[Rob-D]

hand tools- harbor freight. i work on machinery worth $500k plus every day, (asphalt milling machines/reclaimers/quarry machinery/pavers/huge excavators/etc) and your snap-on wrenches dont do any better of a job than my HF. my job is more about getting the job done, than showing off your tools doing it. if you want to make a fashion statement w/your tools, be my guest. ive got other things to spent my $$ on, and not be in debt to my eyeballs. $100+ for one wrench is just outrageous, but some people eat it right up.

air tools: IR
elec tools: dewalt or milwakee

basically i use whatever gets the job done. i love people that needs $50k worth of tool truck tools to change oil in their car, and have a huge toolbox that takes up 1/2 their 1 car garage. to each their own.......

Don't know how much time you spent under cars but I built engines and machines for over 50 years. If you can't tell the difference between Snap on and HF you should be buying HF. Go tell that story to a top race mechanic and see the answer you get back!

 

[CurlyDave]

I too use nail guns, but sometimes a hammer is required.

The way I heard it is that every guy who owns a nailgun owns several hammers and always carries one when uses the nailgun.

 

[crazyal]

The way I heard it is that every guy who owns a nailgun owns several hammers and always carries one when uses the nailgun.

You've never met my step brother. He'll spend 15 minutes struggling to find a way to get his paslode cordless nailer into a space that a hammer would have done in seconds. Of course I was always an air nailer fan and couldn't see the need to buy butane cylinders or charge batteries. But after building a house with one and not having to drag an airline around changed that.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Harbor Frieght tools - boat anchors

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I can't wait until I can be a tool snob. For now my favorite brand is whatever gets the job done...

Hammers: Craftsman pipe wrench.
Clamps: Craftsman pipe wrench.
Pliers: Craftsman pipe wrench.
Prybars: Craftsman pipe wrench.
Tubing benders: Craftsman pipe wrench.
and so forth...

I do have some real tools. I'll mention a few preferences:

The Powerbuilt brand of hand tools that Checker Auto sells is surprisingly well built, especially when considering the price. They come with a lifetime warranty too.
Any Milwaukee tool I've ever bought or used has always been nice.
Dewalt makes a great drill.
I love my Porter Cable router.
I love my Freud Biscuit Joiner.
I don't remember the brand of my micrometer, but it is awesome. Super precise, easy to read, and sturdy. It's analog. I like the personality of analog measuring tools.

I'd rather drag a cord around than screw with battery life of cordless tools. For that matter, I'd rather drag a generator around than screw with battery life of cordless tools.

 

[Rob-D]

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Hammers: Craftsman pipe wrench.
Clamps: Craftsman pipe wrench.
Pliers: Craftsman pipe wrench.
Prybars: Craftsman pipe wrench.
Tubing benders: Craftsman pipe wrench.
and so forth...

That's good!
Don't knock Craftsman. I don't know how good they are now but I used them for years when I didn't have the bucks to buy pro stuff. I did a lot of good work and brought tools back that I had no right to return for new and they just threw them in the garbage and handed me new ones.

Rob

 

[Iplayfarmer]

That's good!
Don't knock Craftsman. I don't know how good they are now but I used them for years when I didn't have the bucks to buy pro stuff. I did a lot of good work and brought tools back that I had no right to return for new and they just threw them in the garbage and handed me new ones.

Rob

I have a set of Craftsman deep sockets that were given to me as a gift. I really like them! For some reason I can't bring myself to pay Craftsman prices as I think there are other tools out there the same quality. Since I've heard the rumors that the return policy has been watered down, I find it even harder to buy them. Any I've had have been very good tools. But, I've had other good tools too.