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10-07-2009, 01:06 AM
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| What tools are in your garage?
I know that there is a tool forum, but it looks pretty dead so i decide to post here.
What tools are you guys running in your garages?
I've been using Mastercraft maximum series but my set went missing and i'm looking to replace it. Does anybbody have any suggestions for tools in the same price range? i'm by no means a pro mechanic... but i do like to work on my car.
I've been thinking about a set of Toptuls but nobody really seems to have any experience with them locally but i've seen them at the garage journal http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=24294
most people purchase from http://www.wrenhandtools.com/ on the garage journal but i've found a canadian site that sells them www.thetoolchest.ca
what do you guys think?
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10-07-2009, 05:27 AM
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#3 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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snap-on BABY OH YEA~~!! and a bunch of misc. brands
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10-07-2009, 06:49 AM
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#4 | | OWNER/C.F.O./MONEYMAN
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cant afford snap on. damn nice tools though
craftsman from sears, and anything i know i will be throwing around and breaking, princess auto stuff.
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10-07-2009, 07:25 AM
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I would love a set of Snap-On tools but as a weekend warrior, can't really justify the price.
so for me, its Mastercraft with their kickass lifetime warrenty and a whole lot of honda tools
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10-07-2009, 07:37 AM
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#6 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Set of Snap-On and Husky. Both used 10+ years. Great tools!
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10-07-2009, 07:55 AM
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I pretty much buy as I go. I check if I need anything for a job and then buy the necessary tools. So my tool set is all over the place.
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10-07-2009, 08:09 AM
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what tools lol
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10-07-2009, 08:31 AM
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craftsman all the way
and a princess auto hammer
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10-07-2009, 09:46 AM
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#10 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Mastercraft socket/wrench set from canadiantire - it's cheap and it works.
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10-07-2009, 09:53 AM
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#11 | | Circle Stick Square Mod
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snap-on,mastercraft, craftsmen, custom princess auto ghetto tools,
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10-07-2009, 09:57 AM
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#12 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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whatever you do, just dont buy princess auto air tools :/
my front tire nearly fell off driving up the coquihalla, both user and tool problem, but you would think an impact wrench could get a nut at least passed hand tightned :S
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10-07-2009, 10:48 AM
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#13 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Stanley pro black 150? pieces
mastercraft lockable jack
mastercraft maximum 1/2inch torque wrench
jobmate socket set
pricess auto screwdriver set
jobmate rotary tool
mastercraft belt sander
black&decker heat gun
misc oil pan
misc power drill x2
misc folding creeper
and a lot more
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10-07-2009, 11:13 AM
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10-07-2009, 11:54 AM
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10-07-2009, 12:19 PM
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondaracer  whatever you do, just dont buy princess auto air tools :/
my front tire nearly fell off driving up the coquihalla, both user and tool problem, but you would think an impact wrench could get a nut at least passed hand tightned :S | You should ALWAYS finish tightening lugs by hand (i.e. with a wrench), and ideally with a torque wrench, for the sake of not over/undertightening them.
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10-07-2009, 12:40 PM
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#17 | | RS controls my life!
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i have ikea building tools and some shit from CT. hahaha im just a noob though.
ohhh i also have a 25 dollar jack from CT!
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10-07-2009, 01:28 PM
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Chances are your air compressor didn't supply enough air. Always use a torque wrench (at proper torque specs) AFTER you use an air wrench. Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondaracer whatever you do, just dont buy princess auto air tools :/
my front tire nearly fell off driving up the coquihalla, both user and tool problem, but you would think an impact wrench could get a nut at least passed hand tightned :S | | |
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10-07-2009, 01:44 PM
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#19 | | RS controls my life!
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craftsman - tool chest
snap on - ratchets, screw drivers, swivel sockets... anything else that needs to be high quality
craftsman - sockets, extensions, plyers... anything else that needs to be decent quality
ingersol rand - 1/2" impact gun titanium, 3/8" impact gun titanium, die grinder, air ratchet pretty much all my air tools
porter cable - 20 gal compressor
oxy acetelyne torch
lincoln mig welder
rapid lift floor jack
princess auto jack stands
this is all at home.. and i work out of a car port
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10-07-2009, 06:11 PM
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#20 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
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I bought a Toptul 130pc set a while back on ebay, and they're great tools, the finish on them is really nice. The tools are very strong, unlike some of the Stanley stuff I used to own. I had no idea they're available locally.
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10-07-2009, 08:11 PM
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Unless you're using a torque-limiting stick, you shouldn't use an air gun on lug nuts... period. If you over-tighten them, you'll end up doing what a buddy of mine did - stretch the studs and weaken them, then they snapped at high speed. Smashed up that car mighty quick..
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10-07-2009, 08:34 PM
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#22 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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snap on ftw
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10-07-2009, 08:48 PM
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10-07-2009, 09:10 PM
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#24 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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I wish I could afford snap-on.
I just buy mastercraft tools I find for sale at canadian tire and maybe some tools at KMS or princess auto once in awhile.
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10-07-2009, 09:28 PM
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#25 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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craftsman tool chest/rolling cabiinet
craftsman/mastercraft maxium wrench set
craftsman/mastercraft maxium socket set
craftsman screwdrivers
craftsman misc - pliers, side cutters extensions-
mastercraft maxium impact sockets shallow/deep
speed aire - 25 gallon air compressor
gp - impact wrench
mastercrat jack stands x2
michelin flloor jack
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