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    what are your tool supply stores you go to?

    I have a few but I wasn't to hear what everyone else has to say first

    #2
    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
    www.zoro.com

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      #3
      Yeah man harbor freight is pretty good. I never really realized how good harbor freight is with their tools honestly till now. I was a bit skeptical about it but they do have some very useful things in there.

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        #4
        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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          #5
          I got a rypbi impact electric gun1/2 inch the batteries don't last as long since I was doing a lot of changes on the fly. But from what I've hear the milwaukie has those hardcore ones. I think when my ryobi goes out imma get that next and maybe a transmission jack. Just incase

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            #6
            The other listed plus amazon.com

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              #7
              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.

              Accord Aero-R

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                #8
                Sears, Lowes, Harbor Freight, Northern Tool.




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                  #9
                  Harbor freight, sears, Home Depot. Sometimes autozone or advanced auto.

                  I wish I could trade my heart for an extra liver, just so I can drink more and care less.

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                    #10
                    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 cleaners
                    Last edited by cp[mike]; 11-16-2014, 06:17 PM.


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                      #11
                      Yep, HF for manual tools (Hammers, Sockets, etc.)

                      Yard sales, pawn shops, eBay, CL for rare or power tools

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                        #12
                        Sears, Harbor Freight, Advance.
                        1997 Ford Explorer V-6 AT (what a piece of junk)
                        1993 Nissan Sentra M/T (front end damage, off road for now)
                        1999 Mercury Mountaineer V-8 A/T - RIP (rolled: totaled)
                        1992 Honda Accord A/T EX - RIP (transmission shot: sold to junkyard)

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                          #13
                          everywhere

                          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

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                          1991 Accord Wagon LX - auto - 304K & slipping transmission

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                            #14
                            Harbor freight has a lot. Not all of their stuff are cheap as far as quality but everything I had that was missing my toolbox just been put into place and organized.

                            I mean voltage tester,battery tester etc new work bench a dolly a couple flashlights I'm like I'm in heaven.

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                              #15
                              Other than the ones already mentioned, I like JB Tool Sales

                              http://jbtoolsales.com/


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