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Old 12-29-2003   #1
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Old 12-29-2003   #2
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Craftsman - Don't cost an arm and a leg and easy to replace when they break, which has never happened.
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Old 12-29-2003   #3
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Snap-On, When I bought most of my stuff years ago Snap-On was the "shitz". I really liked the quality of their stuff back then and I wanted to stay with one tool man, instaed of paying three different guys every week.
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Craftsman. If I worked at a shop and used them every day I would buy some top shelp stuff. But since I don't work at a shop, Craftsman does everything I need them to, and they're easy to replace when they break, which has happened. I've been through at least three or four 3/8 drive rachets in the past 3 years or so. Each one I've returned without a problem. Bottom line is I can't justify spending twice as much for a set of tools, when the cheaper stuff works, and is still garaunteed forever.
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Where is the all of the above option? I have a lot of craftsman but I also Beleive you can't beat some of the more expencive tools for comfort. I can pull alot harder on my snap on ratchet with its round grip than craftsmans square design. Its also easier to slide pipe over as well.
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Old 12-29-2003   #6
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Craftsman. Cheaper than others and a lifetime warranty. I haven't broken one craftsman tool yet. This includes using my 4ft breaker bar on my 3/8 drive rachet with all I can muster for power. My tools are also in the garage so they get damn cold in the winter.
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Craftsman...reasonable prices and when they break, which they sometimes do, it is very easy to get them replaced no questions asked. I was surprised though, my 3/8" ratchet held up to my 3-foot breaker bar. I have broken other "lifetime guarantee" tools and it was always a pain in the ass and a run-around to get them replaced, not to mention it was never resolved within the day.
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snap on here... never broke a tool from them so far...i love them but idk craftsman is awsome too i have some craftsman tools
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Craftsman: Affordable Quality with a great warranty


Does anyone have any experience with Cornwell tools? I've seen a few of their trucks around and have never heard of them.
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How come girlfriend isnt one of the choices?
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craftsman mostly when i have some how afforded it

stanley when its two in the morning and walmart is the only place open

we have gone through a lot of tools both snap on and craftsmen you just cant have someone my size cranking a 7 mm, on the built turbo cav motor when we put that in, we averaged 3 broken tools a day, but anything less than lifetime guaranteed goes bye bye fast, on my gsx right now we have a broken tools bucket that includes Thorsen and a bunch of other cheap brands my 2 cents
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Craftsman of course. I do have a few specialty Snap On tools that come in handy once in a while. And I get some sockets and adapters from Checker because they're close by and they also have a lifetime warranty. I used to break 1/2 to 3/8th drive adapters all the time til I ponied up for a full set of 1/2 drive metric sockets. They handle 600 ft/lbs+ nicely.
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ALL of the above, except stanley, and Macco?
i got some of Matco....but....

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"if it cant be done with air...it just cant be done!"
Oh yeah it can. I am stronger with my breaker bar than my impact at 120 psi.
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then you need a better gun...or more air pressure...

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I have to go with Snap-On for most of mine. I have Mac, Craftsman, Snap-On and some cheap tools in my Snap-On box. For specialty tools and electronic tools I go with Mac or Snap-On. I have broken almost every brand of tool listed (by the way you forgot SK Tools). No tool is invincible. I use air tools, ratchets, screwdrivers and a huge assortment of pliers and snap ring pliers.

As far as boxes go, I love my Snap-On box. The more weight you put in the drawers, the easier they slide in. If it were for my home garage it would be something like a Craftsman or Husky or something else that's cheaper. But at work, I make my living out of my toolbox so I need something that will hold up and retain it's value. If I want to sell my box right now, I could get most if not all of what I bought it for.
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I have mostly craftsman. You can find some great deals on Ebay. I do use stanley ratchets though, they look exactly like a snap-on, but aren't quite as smooth. Lifetime guarantee at fleet farm/walmart too. If I were using them all the time I would get mostly Mac. The Snap-on ratches do have smaller teeth, so they will ratchet in a tight spot when some others won't. They also have thin walled sockets which fit in some tight spots, but tend to break more easily. SK makes the best sockets I have seen as far as strength.

I have craftsman and kennedy boxes. The price was right on the craftsman. My brother-in-law just got a steeltek box from Sam's Club, it is bad ass!! Stainless steel , 40" wide with ball bearing slides and taller than me for under $1k! I really want one.
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"if it cant be done with air...it just cant be done!"
Oh yeah it can. I am stronger with my breaker bar than my impact at 120 psi. [/b][/quote]
You need a better impact, mine does 600 ft/lbs at 120 psi. I can get more with a breaker bar, but even they can break above that.
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Craftsman, cause I'ant paying for them.
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