I have a few but I wasn't to hear what everyone else has to say first
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Harbor freight - General tools, Specialized stock permitting, Electric tools (Rad hose Hook is awesome!, Long reach hose pliers, Helping Hand for soldering) Cheap prices, Great warranty on hand tools at least.
Autozone/ Advanced auto - General and some specialized tools. (Advanced was the only local place that had a single 12 point 17mm 1/2" drive socket)
Internet - Specialized tools for cheap (Crank pulley holder, Valve Adjustment tool, H22 Valve tool, 25-200 ftlb click style torque wrench, 100ft sewer tape 1/3 the price of anything local) Die grinder mandrels for sanding rolls, anything really weight permitting
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The majority of my hand tools are from Sears. I figure at least until the store goes out of business they have a great return policy and they're all over the place for returns.
I use Harbor Freight for my "single" use tools or for items I don't necessarily plan on "heavy duty" use. My air tool setup is from HF as when I compared their items to Craftsman, the reviews for the entry level materials were approximately the same. I mean, sure I could spend 4x as much for IR, but I'm not using my setup daily, it's maybe a 3-4x/year situation.
I don't purchase my electric/powered tools from either store. I will typically research and seek out the more high end stuff, at least the the name brand makers. I like Dremel for a multi-tool compared to say a Craftsman knockoff. My drill/driver set is Ryobi, which isn't such a bad unit, although I'm finding the batteries to be on their last legs. I will upgrade to Milwaukee for my next set. I burned out the clutch in a Makita drill at work, so I'm not terribly impressed with them. My Sawzall (again Milwaukee) has seen a ton of use and is still kicking.
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The other listed plus amazon.com1993 SE Coupe MRT - 1992 LX Sedan MRT
93 Accord SE Bose Stereo MYTHS & FACTS - F22A* Power Plant Removal(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
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For long-term tools, I always go to Sears for Craftsman. With a lifetime warranty, I don't see the point in spending money on the more expensive brands. I've never had a problem exchanging broken tools at Sears.
If I'm in the middle of a job and need something quick and cheap: Harbor Freight. Their hand tools have free exchanges as well, so as long as they last at least a couple jobs it's worth the cash.
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Sears: hand tools (wrenches and sockets)
HFT: non-powered tools (hydraulic is fine) and consumable supplies (sandpaper, gloves)
Lowes/HD: battery-powered tools
Pawn shop: power tools
Northern: bigger specialized stuff
Amazon: smaller specialized stuff
Autozone: fluids, sprays and cleanersLast edited by cp[mike]; 11-16-2014, 06:17 PM.
- 1993 Accord LX - White sedan (sold)
- 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (wrecked)
- 1991 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
- 1990 Accord EX - Grey sedan (sold)
- 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
- 1992 Accord EX - White coupe (sold)
- 1993 Accord EX - Grey coupe (stolen)
- 1993 Accord SE - Gold coupe (sold)
Current cars:
- 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon - Daily driver
- 2004 Chevrolet Express AWD - Camper conversion
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Im a mechanic so of course theres snap-on. Truck stops by every friday. Have the best ratchets, universal joints & sockets. Most diy'ers dont see or step on a truck often but when i use my tools on a daily basis, cheap doesnt cut it. I need the best because thats how i make money. Granted i am in need of a bigger toolbox now to hold them all & have room for more but i refuse to pay $15000+ on something to hold them. I currently use a harbor freight us general box thats beyond full.
I do have a mix of any & all tools though from various places. If i need something to modify for a job ill cut/bend/weld something together. Walmart sockets mostly but have sears/craftsman too.
Pawn shops, ebay, yard sales in the summer, etc for random stuff. Craigslist if i find deals. Harbor freight too but the closest store for me is almost 2 hours away. Occasionally go there for sales & stuff.Kyle C
2002 Accord Sedan EX - standard- daily status
1991 Accord Wagon LX - auto - 304K & slipping transmission
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