Buying new socket set and wrenches
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Buying new socket set and wrenches
I think I'm finally going to retire my generic socket set and wrenches. They're getting a little bent out of shape.
What brand would you recommend I buy for my replacements? Snap-on? Craftsman? And any particular place I should get them?
Thanks
What brand would you recommend I buy for my replacements? Snap-on? Craftsman? And any particular place I should get them?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by news2kroller,Jul 19 2007, 11:14 PM
you dont need to spend the extra for snap-on tools.
I have some S-K socket sets (3/8-inch drive and 1/2-inch drive) that I really, really am glad I spent the extra money on.
For wrenches, I like my Craftsman wrenches.
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Thanks. Keep the recommendations coming!
Is there a list somewhere on this site that lists all the basic tools I need for my car? I'm tempted to buy a whole set of everything, but I only remember using maybe 6 different sized wrenches and sockets total when working on my car.
Is there a list somewhere on this site that lists all the basic tools I need for my car? I'm tempted to buy a whole set of everything, but I only remember using maybe 6 different sized wrenches and sockets total when working on my car.
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Originally Posted by chuhsi,Jul 20 2007, 01:29 AM
Is there a list somewhere on this site that lists all the basic tools I need for my car? I'm tempted to buy a whole set of everything, but I only remember using maybe 6 different sized wrenches and sockets total when working on my car.
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just get the metric size, don't bother with the sae/metric combo since honda use exclusively metric.
you don't really need matco/snap on if you don't use it everyday.
you don't really need matco/snap on if you don't use it everyday.
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Looks like I'm going to sears this weekend to buy a standard set of metric socket wrenches and open/box wrenches.
Then I'll eventually get a torque wrench.
Then I'll eventually get a torque wrench.
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Originally Posted by chuhsi,Jul 20 2007, 01:17 AM
Looks like I'm going to sears this weekend to buy a standard set of metric socket wrenches and open/box wrenches.
Then I'll eventually get a torque wrench.
Then I'll eventually get a torque wrench.
20-200 and 0-25
safety glasses
dremel
drill
breaker bar
jack, jackstand
oil drain pan
shop light
sparkplug socket
deep socket
compression gauge
hex key
the list goes on
the stuff in my garage can easily worth more than some econo sh-tbox that been thru it
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this subject comes up all the time.
Craftsman, Husky, Kobalt are all fine for 95% of the people on here. all carry lifetime warranty and can easily be replaced by going to the local store for a swap out. Definitly easier than driving around to all the local car dealerships stalking the Snap-On guy. (yes, i am guilty of stalking the Snap-On truck )
23mm wrench for the rear differential drain plug.
19mm deep well socket for the lugs
torque wrench is a must, 10-100 ft lb will cover the majority of your stuff.
Craftsman, Husky, Kobalt are all fine for 95% of the people on here. all carry lifetime warranty and can easily be replaced by going to the local store for a swap out. Definitly easier than driving around to all the local car dealerships stalking the Snap-On guy. (yes, i am guilty of stalking the Snap-On truck )
23mm wrench for the rear differential drain plug.
19mm deep well socket for the lugs
torque wrench is a must, 10-100 ft lb will cover the majority of your stuff.