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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited April 2008
    No way dude!
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited April 2008
    obieone wrote: »
    No way dude!

    Yep it's true. Have both versions of the cordless drill.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2008
    halenhoang wrote: »
    Tks for the ftw explanation. Mr Ricardo, so what did you get on sale that day that did give you a good experience? I believe this would be great to know of all the things out there that work and does not. I guess you could say its a consumer report type of thing.

    I use snap on tools, because I work on cars when I have the chance. I did try and use craftsman in the past, but there are certain applications it failed in. For instance, removing cylinder heads or parts that required more torque, and craftsman cracked on me, whereas snap on did great. The only problem is, Snap On is not an on demand type of tool that breaks and you could just exchange, whereas craftsman, you could take to any local sears store.

    Wow, I've never heard of a torque wrench cracking when removing cylinder heads....

    I use Craftsman and Dewalt, some Makita. Snap-on is overpriced and overrated....
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited April 2008
    Rachets I go with Snap-on or Mac. Much more comfortable then Craftsman. For box wrenches I have used Kobalt and Craftsman and both are fine.

    Craftsman is nice if you have a tendancy to break tools since you can replace them at almost any sears.

    Snap-on and Mac aren't overated just over priced. But you get what you pay for. I have a set of Snap-on Rachets that are at least 20 yrs old and still work like the day I bought them. And I use them all the time.

    Can't say the same for my craftsman rachets. I have replaced the 3/8's and 1/2 inch rachets about 5 times each. They have been replaced with Mac. And I haven't look Back.

    Power Tools, Dewalt Drills, Bosch Router, B&D Saws hand, table, miter and compound.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2008
    DeWalt, Bosch, and Milwaukee for power tools, Craftsman for hand tools.
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited April 2008
    for power tools o have a mix of dewalt and porter cable. they are both good but i like the porter cable better. air tools i have a mix of craftsman, porter cable. the olny tool i dont like is my air rachet with is very loud. hand tools i have all over the bord between craftsman,kobalt and husky they are all good with a lifetime warentee. but if i was a pro i would go with matco
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2008
    Still haven't upgraded your Black& Decker Spell Checker.;)
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited April 2008
    This is some very interesting points. Milwaukee over Dewalt. I am now very interested in finding out! I believe this thread would be of great benefit for many many users out there! Just want to find out more about physical every day things, hell, every one needs to have a good set of reliable tools!!

    I do like using craftsman myself. My family had a auto repair shop and used primarily Snap On tools, they are industrial, but given certain applications, some sockets do break. We did have a Snap On man come every week, and get the tools replaced. The great thing about craftsman is it could be exchanged at any Sears store. I noticed the new Craftsman tools now have the laser etching for sizes!! I thought it was a great idea, considering fumbling through a drawer of sockets and trying to find the correct size!

    Have used some Husky and Mac tools, but not enough to really give feedback on. The Snap On tool storage and chests(ball bearing), I believe are hands down the best out there. Price though is another story, very very costly for using at home!

    Bang for the buck tools! Should be the title of this thread.

    Halen
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    edited April 2008
    Tools!! Frigg that...I ain't getting dirty. I hire people & watch! :)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    Tools!! Frigg that...I ain't getting dirty.

    Dirty tools? Are you referring to Paris Hilton?
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited April 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Dirty tools? Are you referring to Paris Hilton?

    I wasn't aware Hilton, Spears, Lohan were all brands of tools? Are they hand tools or power tools? :confused::confused::confused:
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited April 2008
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    I wasn't aware Hilton, Spears, Lohan were all brands of tools? Are they hand tools or power tools? :confused::confused::confused:

    Yep, they're hand tools. They're in the 'Lawn & Garden section, called 'Ho'ses':p
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,605
    edited April 2008
    Power tools are Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Bosch (great hammer drill).
    Hand tools are Craftsman, Snap on, klein.
    I do like Snap-on rachets and breaker bars. Back in the old days on the farm,
    I broke a lot of both of lesser brands. And I'm here to tell you, busted up knuckles hurt!
    Since then,I've only broken a 1/4" 13mm socket of Craftsman, and the
    way I was using it, it was gonna break and it did. No question replacement.
    Most of my Craftsman sockets and wrenches are over 30 years old.

    I really like Snap-on for specialty stuff. You can't get some of those
    tools anywhere else.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited April 2008
    Lasareath wrote: »
    I was so PRO Dewalt for the longest time until I got my hands on the Makita BTD140

    I just had to buy one, if you use a power screwdriver then you need one of these, the battery lasts forever, it weighs like 3lbs and is also a hammer drill

    Thats what I have now. Cheapest place I could find them was at www.tylertool.com

    It takes the lug nuts off my truck...
    -Cody
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited April 2008
    Plenty of solid recommendations here.

    The only thing I'll add is Festool for power woodworking tools. I can't even put into words how amazing some of their products are. They cost a premium, but nobody does it as well.
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited April 2008
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2008
    As far as other man tools go, I will only buy Briggs and Stratton engines. There is no better value/performance in small engines.
    Jake
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited April 2008
    After selling and buying tools for one of the Midwest biggest power tool and equipment dealers, I can honestly say that no one company has the best of everything.
    Everyone has their good and bad tool in the line. Makita, Bosch, Porter-Cable, Milwaukee...on and on and on. Every company out there has one or more tools within their catalog I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole.
    Oh, and F.Y.I., there was a time when Black & Decker tools were made with black AND Yellow cases. Matter of fact, DeWalt was born from the B&D Pro line.
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited April 2008
    I must honestly say, I am surprised that Dewalt came from B&D. This is great information, from everyone. I will be looking forward to adding some of these tools for my everday use.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2008
    halenhoang wrote: »
    Okay, maybe not just men tools.

    What kind of tools do you use? The brand and the experience you have with them. Was it a disappointment? Or was it as you thought? For instance, the different brands out there, Craftsman, Husky, Snap On, etc...

    I have used many different types, I find that Snap On is indeed great, for auto use, but I of course, it applies to home use as well.

    Now, power tools. I use Dewalt. I find them to be very good as well. I have used some others, but find myself drawn back to Dewalt for future power tools.

    So, I believe it would be great to have input on all the different tools out there and how it worked out for everyone. I can not live without my tools, and I am certain there are many others out there like myself.

    Halen

    Not to be a smartass,,usually,, the best that I can borrow,,since most of my projects are on an "as needed" basis :)
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2008
    Porter Cable, Dewalt, and Bosch. All great brands that I swear buy.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited April 2008
    I will second the vote for Festool.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2008
    The current Dewalt tools originated from B&D trade and pro lines of tools, and from Elu in Europe. As for the current Dewalt tool line, with the exception of their miter saws, I wouldn't have any of their other tools in my shop. For contractors, the lifespan of the tools matches nicely with the normal lifespan of a jobsite tool before it's dropped, stolen, run-over, etc. For those of us that want a tool to last 15 yrs or more, the yellow stuff is crap.

    For my woodworking tools, it's Porter Cable, Milwaukee, Fein, Bosch, Bostich, Senco, with a couple of Hitachi, and a couple of B&D Pro Series for the hand power tools. For stationary equip it's Powermatic, Northfield, Jet, Delta, General, and a couple of remaining Grizzly pieces.

    I just bought a Jet Deluxe Exacta cabinet saw this week! Nice saw for the money (great sale until end of May!). And it's light enough for a cabinet saw I can move it around on the mobile base, and roll it up the ramp into the trailer.
    DKG999
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2008
    +1 on Festool also! Great tools if you can afford them, and made even pricier because you about have to buy into their whole system, not just buy one or two of their tools.

    Kreg is another great line of accessories, tools, etc.
    DKG999
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2008
    Don't have alot but of what I have, this is what I decided.

    Craftsman hand tools are awesome, their power tools - not so much. (I would rate their power tools as average, ok for the cost)

    For power Tools I have limited exposure but have found that inexpensive power tools will last almost as long as good ones. The down side is you will hate them every time you use them and they will never completely break and get you out of the guilt of purchasing something new just because you didn't have the budget or intelligence to purchase what you wanted\should have the first time around.....

    I purchased a no-name store brand for a table saw years ago and it sucks. It still runs though and I just cant bring myself to justify replacing it. (cuz I really don't use it that often - maybe because I hate using it.)

    I do have a Dewalt 14.4xrp drill and light and they are awesome. Exactly what I was hoping they would be for home use. The charge in the drill lasts longer than it takes to charge the battery (you get two) and it is not ungodly heavy to lug around the house to hang a picture or use all day. (have used it to hang pictures, stick build a privacy fence around my back yard, even used it to mix 5 gal. buckets of morter while putting ceramic tile in my father in laws house. A task that smoked two brand new drills of his)

    I also have bosch 10" sliding compound miter saw. It is really nice and well worth the purchase price. I end up using it all the time to cut almost everything (from trim, to studs, to bricks for edging a flower garden) It is fantastic and really makes me wonder if I would use my table saw more if I actually didn't HATE it so.

    I do have a few craftsman pieces (scroll saw, circular saw, etc.) and they are fine. No real love or hate and certainly dont have the polish and feel of a finely crafted machine. It is an ok midline tool, but for anything that I may use more than once per year - I would go ahead and set my sights a little higher.

    Thats my story and I'm stickin' to it.

    Michael
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