Any new, must have or don't waste your money tools? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Shane* · 01-04-2010, 12:47 PM

Worth every penny.

vectorit · 01-04-2010, 01:17 PM

One of my favorite cheap tool purchases I made, was the 148 piece Crescent tool kit from Costco.

For years I worked on my stuff in car ports of apartments, storage units, and going to salvage yards. Kits like these are nice, since just about every size and measurement is in there.

The tool kit has a sturdy snap in organization method, and lets you know at a glance if you missed a socket or something from the case. Plus it's shape is perfect for hiding behind a PU bench seat out of site.

The tools feel good in the hand, and the ratchets have a smooth feel to them while using them.

For under a hundred bucks, it's a good deal for a portable tool kit.

justagoodolboy · 01-04-2010, 02:34 PM

Interesting thread for a young guy like me cuz I'm wanting to start buying more of my own tools so I don't have to use my Dad's. He often works out of town so when he's gone a lot of his tools are too.

And no offence special-K, but I love the way my 19 ounce Vaughn with the crooked wooden handle feels in my hand.:-)

60ratrod · 01-04-2010, 06:05 PM

well i agree with the guys that use craftsman. my dad has been a mechanic since way before i was born and he has been using mostly craftsman for the majority of his career and they work just fine. he has a few of the other high dollar name tools and i've seen more of the high dollar tools break with him than the craftsman. 90% of my tools are craftsman and i wouldn't trade any of them for a brand new box full of brand new snap-ons, and i like the fact that if i break one then all i gotta do is go to sears and get the exchange right there on the spot rather than having to mail the tool in or chase down the snap-on truck

rob67 · 09-06-2010, 09:28 PM

I have a set of King Tony sockets from Agri-Supply that have held up 13 years so far. Every time I use my buddys craftsman stuff he says, don't use the 1/2", its broken or something similar. I can't complain, I brought a ratchet I have had for 13 years back to them because I lost one of the screws out of it when I was cleaning/oiling it, and they replaced it for free.

01-04-2010, 12:47 PM	#1
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Any new, must have or don't waste your money tools? Worth every penny.

01-04-2010, 01:17 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Any new, must have or don't waste your money tools? One of my favorite cheap tool purchases I made, was the 148 piece Crescent tool kit from Costco. For years I worked on my stuff in car ports of apartments, storage units, and going to salvage yards. Kits like these are nice, since just about every size and measurement is in there. The tool kit has a sturdy snap in organization method, and lets you know at a glance if you missed a socket or something from the case. Plus it's shape is perfect for hiding behind a PU bench seat out of site. The tools feel good in the hand, and the ratchets have a smooth feel to them while using them. For under a hundred bucks, it's a good deal for a portable tool kit. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

01-04-2010, 02:34 PM	#3
justagoodolboy Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Summersville MO Posts: 176	Re: Any new, must have or don't waste your money tools? Interesting thread for a young guy like me cuz I'm wanting to start buying more of my own tools so I don't have to use my Dad's. He often works out of town so when he's gone a lot of his tools are too. And no offence special-K, but I love the way my 19 ounce Vaughn with the crooked wooden handle feels in my hand.:-) __________________ 72 chevy 4x4-my project 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=368210 94 Nissan 4x4-Daily Driver and off road beater 03 Saab 9-3 -tripper 90 Polaris Trail Boss- 2 Stroker

01-04-2010, 06:05 PM	#4
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Any new, must have or don't waste your money tools? well i agree with the guys that use craftsman. my dad has been a mechanic since way before i was born and he has been using mostly craftsman for the majority of his career and they work just fine. he has a few of the other high dollar name tools and i've seen more of the high dollar tools break with him than the craftsman. 90% of my tools are craftsman and i wouldn't trade any of them for a brand new box full of brand new snap-ons, and i like the fact that if i break one then all i gotta do is go to sears and get the exchange right there on the spot rather than having to mail the tool in or chase down the snap-on truck __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

09-06-2010, 09:28 PM	#5
rob67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 77	Re: Any new, must have or don't waste your money tools? I have a set of King Tony sockets from Agri-Supply that have held up 13 years so far. Every time I use my buddys craftsman stuff he says, don't use the 1/2", its broken or something similar. I can't complain, I brought a ratchet I have had for 13 years back to them because I lost one of the screws out of it when I was cleaning/oiling it, and they replaced it for free. Last edited by rob67; 09-06-2010 at 09:28 PM.



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