Beginers Tool set
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Beginers Tool set
i dont know if this is the right forum, so if it needs to be moved its ok.
i am looking into getting a basic tool set in the price range of $150.00 , just wondering if you guys recommeded any kinds, or brands. and where i can find them thanks.
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i am looking into getting a basic tool set in the price range of $150.00 , just wondering if you guys recommeded any kinds, or brands. and where i can find them thanks.
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Depends on what your going to use the tools for......I'm assuming that you are going to need a "mechanics" tool kit... If so I recommend Craftsman....
Craftsman is not top teir as say Snap-On.....but lifetime is lifetime and the quality is very good. Plus Sear Customer service is also very good.
You can get a decent mechanics metric kit for the dollar range your are looking for....If you upgrade another $50 you can get a much better one...
If your looking for an overall home improvement kit....Sears has those also.
Generic kits for home improvement go for less than $50....
Craftsman is not top teir as say Snap-On.....but lifetime is lifetime and the quality is very good. Plus Sear Customer service is also very good.
You can get a decent mechanics metric kit for the dollar range your are looking for....If you upgrade another $50 you can get a much better one...
If your looking for an overall home improvement kit....Sears has those also.
Generic kits for home improvement go for less than $50....
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thanks i should of been more specifice this will actually be a mechanics tool kit i would not mind spending the extra $50.00. since i was looking at sears there are a variety of different tool kit assortments. so i dont know which one would be better.
some have 181 pcs, and some have 184, i dont know which kits is the overall better one?
thanks i should of been more specifice this will actually be a mechanics tool kit i would not mind spending the extra $50.00. since i was looking at sears there are a variety of different tool kit assortments. so i dont know which one would be better.
some have 181 pcs, and some have 184, i dont know which kits is the overall better one?
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Peice it together. There are only a handful of things you need to work on most cars.
A great socket set is the start IMO. Metric sizes with extensions.
A torque wrench is key.
Set of metric open end/box wrenches.
A good breaker bar.
Set of gloves.
A rubber mallet to 'loosen' some bolts.
Even with a good base there will be other 'odd ball' things that you'll have to pick up from time to time. Like a fluid pump and 24mm socket to do the diff fluid change. Likewise a 23mm open end. That's stuff that wouldn't normally be found in most 'sets'.
A great socket set is the start IMO. Metric sizes with extensions.
A torque wrench is key.
Set of metric open end/box wrenches.
A good breaker bar.
Set of gloves.
A rubber mallet to 'loosen' some bolts.
Even with a good base there will be other 'odd ball' things that you'll have to pick up from time to time. Like a fluid pump and 24mm socket to do the diff fluid change. Likewise a 23mm open end. That's stuff that wouldn't normally be found in most 'sets'.
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Originally Posted by foolio,Aug 26 2005, 09:36 AM
FYI, you only need metric tools if you're just going to be working on Asian cars.
Take the time to read what each kit includes....Sears is really good about diplaying all their kits....
Check off the tools that you MUST have, find the kit that best fits that list....then you can buy the other tools or specialy tools that you need on the side...
What ever you buy.....don't buy POS tool sets.... they will end up in the trash...
I collect tools and over time they have paid themselves off...
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Good wrench sets are indispensable. I love these:
Craftsman metric reversible ratcheting wrenches:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...0&bidsite=CRAFT
Griot's 1/4" and 1/2" socket set:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=63001
Then, as mentioned, two torque wrenches: one big (~100 lb-ft), one little (~100 lb-inch).
Craftsman metric reversible ratcheting wrenches:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...0&bidsite=CRAFT
Griot's 1/4" and 1/2" socket set:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=63001
Then, as mentioned, two torque wrenches: one big (~100 lb-ft), one little (~100 lb-inch).
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Craftsman has many increments of tool set sizes. 150 pc, 250, 350, 750, yada yada.
They are high quality and well worth the money. I use them all day every day. You will save tons of money by buying a large set.
While Snap-On makes great tools, IMO they are not worth the money they charge and I would never buy anything from them.
S-K, bonney, Matco, Mac, Proto also make real nice tools.
They are high quality and well worth the money. I use them all day every day. You will save tons of money by buying a large set.
While Snap-On makes great tools, IMO they are not worth the money they charge and I would never buy anything from them.
S-K, bonney, Matco, Mac, Proto also make real nice tools.