Tool Preferences - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

orange72350 · 10-20-2003, 12:56 AM

Just wondering what everybody buys for tools. Personally, becuase im a mechanic, im all about the snap on. Í dont buy anything that isnt off the snap on truck. just wondering what everyone buys here on the board. post pics of yer tool collections, tool boxes and any other handy tools you've built/used.

Hotrod70C10 · 10-20-2003, 01:02 AM

I've got a craftsman box, and I have mostly stanley or craftsman tools. Here's a shot of my little old box...

72shadetree · 10-20-2003, 01:04 AM

i got mostly craftsman and a few benchtop kmart brand and dont see alot of difference in either

jorgensensc · 10-20-2003, 01:04 AM

I buy Craftsman. I would buy Snap-on if I had a shop since they come to you and all, but they are a little more expensive. For working on motorcycles and trucks for fun, My Craftsman tools work great!!! No pics as my tools are not in thier home (tool chest), but rater in several small luggage bags that I can put in the barracks room wall lockers!!

Cat Fuzz · 10-20-2003, 01:07 AM

I like Craftsman tools. Snap-on = too expensive. Besides, I live close to a Sears so when one of their crappy ratchets breaks I can replace it for the nteenth time. Other than their ratchets being pure crap, they make good tools.

Although, it ticks me off that they don't make a silver dollar ratchet or a 1 1/2in long 3/8 drive socket extension.

O'l Buck · 10-20-2003, 01:18 AM

Most of my tools are Snap-on, I've got some Mac and Napa tools as well as a few Craftsman wrenchs and some S-K, I prefer the Snap-On. ( I aquired most of my collection when I went to school for diesel truck mechanics and worked in shops for a couple of years)

krazy_texan · 10-20-2003, 01:22 AM

i have lots of everything
Craftsman, Husky, Snap on, Mac, Cornhole i mean cornwell, and several misc off brands

1969 GMC · 10-20-2003, 01:39 AM

My dad is a Craftsman guy, and I inherited that from him. I don't actually own too many of my own tools, but dad has all we need.

cableguy0 · 10-20-2003, 01:42 AM

the only tools i normally buy are snap on they are better yes they cost more but i will never have to buy it again and they last longer than cracksmen

Chevy Wrench · 10-20-2003, 02:52 AM

Snap-on, Mac and Matco hand tools and air equip. As far as tool storage, I just bought a new Matco box that's the size of a small town. $4800.00 doesnt go a long way anymore

Hooter · 10-20-2003, 03:03 AM

the more I use Husky tools the more i seem to like em, up here in the North we have a brand called Mastercraft which is essentially almsot the same as Husky

67cst · 10-20-2003, 04:49 AM

i like husky stuff, the wrenches are nice and thin...tough as nails too

Fred T · 10-20-2003, 08:22 AM

I have a mixture. Older Craftsman is okay, the new stuff is junk. Also some Snap-On, great tools, and my great grandson will be able to use them.

Currently most of my tools purchased are S-K, better than the old Craftsman but not as good as Snap-on.

Bowtiefreak · 10-20-2003, 08:31 AM

I own a little bit of everything. I have Craftsman and Husky mainly. I got to be honest here, the Husky stuff sure seems to be some well built tools. I got a large Husky industrial roll-a-way toolbox and a Sears box. I have been pretty lucky in life so far to have a heck of a lot of tools like welders,torches,tons of power tools. parts washers, press, air tools and my favorite is my Eagle lift. I also have a 36 x 80 garage for me to work in that is insulated.

VTKidder · 10-20-2003, 09:06 AM

I prefer Snap-On or MAC, but mostly use Craftsman.

Kind of like having champagne taste with a beer wallet.

Tx Firefighter · 10-20-2003, 10:01 AM

Snap-On, nothing else is even close!

I paid the Snap-On man a hundred bucks a week for 6 years. Double width Snap-On roll away crammed with Snap-On tools.

Mechanics will know, they really are better. When you're making money, you can't cut corners on your tools.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-20-2003, 10:20 AM

Most of MY stuff is Snap On. Thats all I bought when I was wrenching. For my boys, who wrench but not for a living, we bought Craftsman, There a good tool with a GREAT return policy.
Just my 2c

Ackattack · 10-20-2003, 10:44 AM

I have almost all craftsman, though all of my air tools are husky because they have a lifetime warranty on them, and the seam to work great.

fatfords · 10-20-2003, 11:02 AM

I have mostly Craftsman with some Husky and S-K mixed in. I own a few Snap-On tools, but prefer the Craftsman and Husky because of the "no hassle" return policy. I bought my Snap-On tools almost 20 years ago and the dealers around here don't seem to want to honor the warranty, since I bought them from another dealer in another state. They don't seem too interested in the "hobbyist" or "D-I-Y-ers".

mocwon · 10-20-2003, 11:18 AM

Started out Craftsman 30+ years ago now more of a hodge podge. Husky (Home Depot) has good tools as does Lowes (Kobalt) so I have some of both along with older Craftsman. Lifetime warranty is hard to beat and the prices are much more reasonable than Snap-On, Corwell, Matco, Mac or any of the other truck brands. A good truck tool man will stay in a mechanic's wallet for the rest of his/her life which I simply don't understand.

fast67chevy2002 · 10-20-2003, 11:25 AM

I have a mix of about every brand out there, the best 2 tools I have are my 3/8 rachets, 1 is a old, old snap on and the other does not have a brand name on it, both are as tough as anything I have found.

C10Squared · 10-20-2003, 11:38 AM

All my stuff is Craftsman. Hotrod70C10, I have the same toolbox as you, but with the added middle section. I wrench for fun, not for a living, so Craftsman is just fine with me. Knock on wood, I haven't broken any of my stuff yet. Heck, even my lawn tractor is Craftsman...but that's another thread.

Fleetlover · 10-20-2003, 12:12 PM

So most of my stuff is Craftsman My mother worked at Sears for 30 some years so it was kind of traditional to shop there Never had access to Snap On dealer although someone told me as soon as you put a Snap On wrench on a nut you immediately feel the difference. . Have a few SK but my mystery tools are some Fuller end wrenches I bought somewhere ages ago Think at a discount house Haven't broken one yet They look decent and work as good as Crafty's and were cheaper but don't recall ever seeing them again .

Andrew68c10 · 10-20-2003, 01:11 PM

Only Matco for me. My good friend is a new Matco dealer.

Cat Fuzz · 10-20-2003, 01:19 PM

Whats great about Craftsman is you can buy used ratchets and breaker bars at pawn shops and take them to Sears and exchange them for new. I bought a long handle 1/2 in breaker bar for 5 bucks and the little ball that holds the socket on was bad, took it to Sears and without a word, grabbed a new one and gave it to me. Those things run almost 30 bucks!

10-20-2003, 12:56 AM	#1
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	Tool Preferences Just wondering what everybody buys for tools. Personally, becuase im a mechanic, im all about the snap on. Í dont buy anything that isnt off the snap on truck. just wondering what everyone buys here on the board. post pics of yer tool collections, tool boxes and any other handy tools you've built/used. __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""

10-20-2003, 01:02 AM	#2
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I've got a craftsman box, and I have mostly stanley or craftsman tools. Here's a shot of my little old box... __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

10-20-2003, 01:04 AM	#3
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	i got mostly craftsman and a few benchtop kmart brand and dont see alot of difference in either __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

10-20-2003, 01:04 AM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I buy Craftsman. I would buy Snap-on if I had a shop since they come to you and all, but they are a little more expensive. For working on motorcycles and trucks for fun, My Craftsman tools work great!!! No pics as my tools are not in thier home (tool chest), but rater in several small luggage bags that I can put in the barracks room wall lockers!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-20-2003, 01:07 AM	#5
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	I like Craftsman tools. Snap-on = too expensive. Besides, I live close to a Sears so when one of their crappy ratchets breaks I can replace it for the nteenth time. Other than their ratchets being pure crap, they make good tools. Although, it ticks me off that they don't make a silver dollar ratchet or a 1 1/2in long 3/8 drive socket extension. Last edited by Cat Fuzz; 10-20-2003 at 01:13 PM.

10-20-2003, 01:18 AM	#6
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Most of my tools are Snap-on, I've got some Mac and Napa tools as well as a few Craftsman wrenchs and some S-K, I prefer the Snap-On. ( I aquired most of my collection when I went to school for diesel truck mechanics and worked in shops for a couple of years) __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

10-20-2003, 01:22 AM	#7
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i have lots of everything Craftsman, Husky, Snap on, Mac, Cornhole i mean cornwell, and several misc off brands __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-20-2003, 01:39 AM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	My dad is a Craftsman guy, and I inherited that from him. I don't actually own too many of my own tools, but dad has all we need. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

10-20-2003, 01:42 AM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	the only tools i normally buy are snap on they are better yes they cost more but i will never have to buy it again and they last longer than cracksmen __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-20-2003, 02:52 AM	#10
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	Snap-on, Mac and Matco hand tools and air equip. As far as tool storage, I just bought a new Matco box that's the size of a small town. $4800.00 doesnt go a long way anymore __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

10-20-2003, 03:03 AM	#11
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	the more I use Husky tools the more i seem to like em, up here in the North we have a brand called Mastercraft which is essentially almsot the same as Husky __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-20-2003, 04:49 AM	#12
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	i like husky stuff, the wrenches are nice and thin...tough as nails too __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-20-2003, 08:22 AM	#13
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	I have a mixture. Older Craftsman is okay, the new stuff is junk. Also some Snap-On, great tools, and my great grandson will be able to use them. Currently most of my tools purchased are S-K, better than the old Craftsman but not as good as Snap-on. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

10-20-2003, 08:31 AM	#14
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	I own a little bit of everything. I have Craftsman and Husky mainly. I got to be honest here, the Husky stuff sure seems to be some well built tools. I got a large Husky industrial roll-a-way toolbox and a Sears box. I have been pretty lucky in life so far to have a heck of a lot of tools like welders,torches,tons of power tools. parts washers, press, air tools and my favorite is my Eagle lift. I also have a 36 x 80 garage for me to work in that is insulated. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

10-20-2003, 09:06 AM	#15
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	I prefer Snap-On or MAC, but mostly use Craftsman. Kind of like having champagne taste with a beer wallet.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-20-2003, 10:01 AM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Snap-On, nothing else is even close! I paid the Snap-On man a hundred bucks a week for 6 years. Double width Snap-On roll away crammed with Snap-On tools. Mechanics will know, they really are better. When you're making money, you can't cut corners on your tools. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-20-2003, 10:20 AM	#17
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Most of MY stuff is Snap On. Thats all I bought when I was wrenching. For my boys, who wrench but not for a living, we bought Craftsman, There a good tool with a GREAT return policy. Just my 2c __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 10-20-2003 at 11:19 AM.

10-20-2003, 10:44 AM	#18
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	I have almost all craftsman, though all of my air tools are husky because they have a lifetime warranty on them, and the seam to work great. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-20-2003, 11:02 AM	#19
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	I have mostly Craftsman with some Husky and S-K mixed in. I own a few Snap-On tools, but prefer the Craftsman and Husky because of the "no hassle" return policy. I bought my Snap-On tools almost 20 years ago and the dealers around here don't seem to want to honor the warranty, since I bought them from another dealer in another state. They don't seem too interested in the "hobbyist" or "D-I-Y-ers". __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

10-20-2003, 11:18 AM	#20
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Started out Craftsman 30+ years ago now more of a hodge podge. Husky (Home Depot) has good tools as does Lowes (Kobalt) so I have some of both along with older Craftsman. Lifetime warranty is hard to beat and the prices are much more reasonable than Snap-On, Corwell, Matco, Mac or any of the other truck brands. A good truck tool man will stay in a mechanic's wallet for the rest of his/her life which I simply don't understand. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

10-20-2003, 11:25 AM	#21
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	I have a mix of about every brand out there, the best 2 tools I have are my 3/8 rachets, 1 is a old, old snap on and the other does not have a brand name on it, both are as tough as anything I have found. __________________ too many projects: 61 biscane 67 swb(shaved) 73 Fiat spider 124 Sport 84 Pontiac Grand Prix 86 olds cut. sup.

10-20-2003, 11:38 AM	#22
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	All my stuff is Craftsman. Hotrod70C10, I have the same toolbox as you, but with the added middle section. I wrench for fun, not for a living, so Craftsman is just fine with me. Knock on wood, I haven't broken any of my stuff yet. Heck, even my lawn tractor is Craftsman...but that's another thread. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

10-20-2003, 12:12 PM	#23
Fleetlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Along the Erie canal NY Posts: 124	just a backyard hacker So most of my stuff is Craftsman My mother worked at Sears for 30 some years so it was kind of traditional to shop there Never had access to Snap On dealer although someone told me as soon as you put a Snap On wrench on a nut you immediately feel the difference. . Have a few SK but my mystery tools are some Fuller end wrenches I bought somewhere ages ago Think at a discount house Haven't broken one yet They look decent and work as good as Crafty's and were cheaper but don't recall ever seeing them again . __________________ 71 C10 Short Fleet coughing and sputtering down the backroads 59 Apache short fleet resto started now suspended 1884 victorian home Current restoration project 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 1973 Harley FLH undressed 1949 male body somewhat abused but still starts most mornings

10-20-2003, 01:11 PM	#24
Andrew68c10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 178	Only Matco for me. My good friend is a new Matco dealer. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Longbed Fleetside

10-20-2003, 01:19 PM	#25
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	Whats great about Craftsman is you can buy used ratchets and breaker bars at pawn shops and take them to Sears and exchange them for new. I bought a long handle 1/2 in breaker bar for 5 bucks and the little ball that holds the socket on was bad, took it to Sears and without a word, grabbed a new one and gave it to me. Those things run almost 30 bucks!

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.