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<blockquote data-quote="HoLeChit" data-source="post: 4135905" data-attributes="member: 35036"><p>Here’s my list of rebrands, tools I prefer/feel are necessary, etc.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Snap on ratchets are simply the best. You can get good deals on them at pawn shops if you look hard enough.</p><p></p><p> Gearwrench ratchets are decent, and are my go to if I need to buy something nice enough to use, but cheap enough to modify/loan out. Honestly, now that I don’t turn wrenches professionally, it would be hard to spend the extra on snap on if I didn’t already have all that I needed.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-81230P-Drive-Polish-Ratchet/dp/B00BTEXPDK/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=gearwrench&s=hi&sr=1-9[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Gearwrench ratchet wrenches are a mixed bag. The open end/combo ones are kinda crappy, but I like the double box end. They really come in handy for some jobs.</p><p> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP8A6Y8/?coliid=I2U9NRCK1KKH5R&colid=1JHBY6FY3LO92&psc=0&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP8A6Y8/?coliid=I2U9NRCK1KKH5R&colid=1JHBY6FY3LO92&psc=0&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it</a></p><p></p><p>Bahco (crescents and PWZ universal pipe wrenches) rebranded by snap on.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Bahco-1410-Pipe-Wrench-325MM/dp/B0001IX98G/ref=asc_df_B0001IX98G/?tag=&hvadid=366352853698&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16546154129461074807&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026176&hvtargid=pla-434236365981&ref=&adgrpid=76503872856&th=1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Williams (industrial snap on brand, I personally think their super combo wrenches are the best in the business and I have full+ sets of metric and standard, well used, will outlast my grandkids)</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Williams-SuperCombo-SuperTorque-Industrial-Multi-Size/dp/B002FHTPQ6/ref=d_pd_sim_sccl_3_2/130-8786422-5844726?content-id=amzn1.sym.eb616d98-73b6-4f12-8913-a35cc29165e9&pd_rd_i=B002FHTPQ6&th=1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>OLD SK anything, I like their sockets and wrenches.</p><p>New SK sold out to Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial, a Chinese tool company under the authority of the Chinese Communist Party in July 2021.</p><p></p><p>Irwin (Tap and die sets) snap on rebrands them, so does Mac. They're good for the everyday guy, garbage for a machinist I'm sure.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Machine-Fractional-Metric-26376/dp/B0000EI9AW/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=irwin+tap+and+die&sr=8-2[/URL]</p><p></p><p>OTC Makes good specialty tools, like seal pullers and bearing installers. I only buy these as needed by the job though, you dont wanna get stuck with a bearing puller that you never use.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP8A6Y8/?coliid=I2U9NRCK1KKH5R&colid=1JHBY6FY3LO92&psc=0&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Sioux (snap on rebrands them for their air tools)</p><p>Aircat, CP, and IR air tools are always good.</p><p>Florida pnuematic (napa and Matco rebrands their airtools)</p><p>For airtool like these, go to a pnuematic tool supplier, like The guys at 2800 W California Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. I cant find them on google, but thats who went through buy stuff and get parts for rebuilds.</p><p>That's a big plus of pnuematics vs battery operated tools. You tend to have more power, and they're rebuildable/tunable/upgradeable.</p><p></p><p>Wera (best screwdrivers ever) Wiha Screwdrivers are pretty good too.</p><p>These are my favorite screwdrivers ever. Theyre actually made to be hit with a hammer and pry on things too, lol.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05133285001-Screwdriver-Kraftform-Chiseldriver/dp/B00MUJ39AM/ref=sr_1_52?keywords=wera&s=hi&sr=1-52&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&th=1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Klien (good screwdrivers) and good cutters/pliers. Definitely not my top choice though.</p><p></p><p>Wright hand tools (esp wrenches)</p><p></p><p>Martin hand tools (esp wrenches) and body work tools</p><p>I find the best selection of these at J & E Supply & Fastener Co., Inc.</p><p>Ezred 3/4 and little 1/4 ratchets</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Z-Red-Drive-Extendable-Ratchet/dp/B0021UL1ZK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ezred+ratchet+set&s=hi&sr=1-3[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Sunex or GP for impact sockets.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-2569-Master-Impact-43Piece/dp/B00MPQ88RY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=sunex+1%2F2+impact+socket+set&s=hi&sr=1-2[/URL]</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015PK6QW/?coliid=I15SD8VMHLEC7R&colid=34XJV523ZTMQJ&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>East wing or Trusty-Cook dead blow hammers. A few companies rebrand these.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Trusty-Cook-Model-3-45-Polyurethane-Hammer/dp/B07D955972/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=estwing+dead+blow&s=hi&sr=1-10[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Mayhew Pry Bars are rebranded by matco and the best in my opinion. Their punches and chisels are great too.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Mayhew-61366-Dominator-Curved-5-Piece/dp/B006WZOJFE/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_1/130-8786422-5844726?content-id=amzn1.sym.43d28dfc-aa4f-4ef6-b591-5ab7095e137f&pd_rd_i=B006WZOJFE&psc=1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Snap on dead blow ball peens</p><p>This is not one, its a chinese knockoff. But its 20% of the price, so maybe worth a try.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/XtremepowerUS-Hammer-Striking-Non-Slip-Handle/dp/B01AIKG51O/ref=psdc_553198_t4_B07X9V57VP?th=1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Wilton bash sledge hammers</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-20816-8-pound-Sledge-Securing/dp/B00A2F42S4/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=wilton+sledge&s=hi&sr=1-5[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Proto and Irwin extractors (snap on and mac rebrand them, Mac warranties Proto)</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Proto-J9500B-10-Piece-Extractor/dp/B001VY0DUQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=proto+extractor&s=hi&sr=1-1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Fluke multimeters and thermal cameras are the best, and in my opinion spending your money on anything else is just throwing your money away.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-ESFP-True-Multimeter-Backlight/dp/B00012Z0V6/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=fluke+multimeter&s=hi&sr=1-12[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Powerprobe gas torch</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Power-Probe-PPMT-Diagnostic-Temperature/dp/B000P6WMKK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Powerprobe+torch&s=hi&sr=1-1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Powerprobe testers are amazing.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Power-Probe-Electrical-Penetrator-Flashlight/dp/B0CJ3H4Y6Q/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=Powerprobe+master+kit&s=hi&sr=1-11&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Knipex pliers, slip joint wrenches, and cutters. They’re the best. Once you use the cobra pliers you'll never use anything else.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-00-20-09-V02/dp/B006KRKD3G/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=knipex+set&s=hi&sr=1-2[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Most of these items can be purchased on Amazon, obviously. But they can be found elsewhere. Locally I like Steve’s wholesale tools and Delco Diesel in the stockyards if I’m buying tools local.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HoLeChit, post: 4135905, member: 35036"] Here’s my list of rebrands, tools I prefer/feel are necessary, etc. Snap on ratchets are simply the best. You can get good deals on them at pawn shops if you look hard enough. Gearwrench ratchets are decent, and are my go to if I need to buy something nice enough to use, but cheap enough to modify/loan out. Honestly, now that I don’t turn wrenches professionally, it would be hard to spend the extra on snap on if I didn’t already have all that I needed. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-81230P-Drive-Polish-Ratchet/dp/B00BTEXPDK/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=gearwrench&s=hi&sr=1-9[/URL] Gearwrench ratchet wrenches are a mixed bag. The open end/combo ones are kinda crappy, but I like the double box end. They really come in handy for some jobs. [URL]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP8A6Y8/?coliid=I2U9NRCK1KKH5R&colid=1JHBY6FY3LO92&psc=0&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it[/URL] Bahco (crescents and PWZ universal pipe wrenches) rebranded by snap on. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Bahco-1410-Pipe-Wrench-325MM/dp/B0001IX98G/ref=asc_df_B0001IX98G/?tag=&hvadid=366352853698&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16546154129461074807&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026176&hvtargid=pla-434236365981&ref=&adgrpid=76503872856&th=1[/URL] Williams (industrial snap on brand, I personally think their super combo wrenches are the best in the business and I have full+ sets of metric and standard, well used, will outlast my grandkids) [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Williams-SuperCombo-SuperTorque-Industrial-Multi-Size/dp/B002FHTPQ6/ref=d_pd_sim_sccl_3_2/130-8786422-5844726?content-id=amzn1.sym.eb616d98-73b6-4f12-8913-a35cc29165e9&pd_rd_i=B002FHTPQ6&th=1[/URL] OLD SK anything, I like their sockets and wrenches. New SK sold out to Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial, a Chinese tool company under the authority of the Chinese Communist Party in July 2021. Irwin (Tap and die sets) snap on rebrands them, so does Mac. They're good for the everyday guy, garbage for a machinist I'm sure. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Machine-Fractional-Metric-26376/dp/B0000EI9AW/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=irwin+tap+and+die&sr=8-2[/URL] OTC Makes good specialty tools, like seal pullers and bearing installers. I only buy these as needed by the job though, you dont wanna get stuck with a bearing puller that you never use. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP8A6Y8/?coliid=I2U9NRCK1KKH5R&colid=1JHBY6FY3LO92&psc=0&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it[/URL] Sioux (snap on rebrands them for their air tools) Aircat, CP, and IR air tools are always good. Florida pnuematic (napa and Matco rebrands their airtools) For airtool like these, go to a pnuematic tool supplier, like The guys at 2800 W California Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. I cant find them on google, but thats who went through buy stuff and get parts for rebuilds. That's a big plus of pnuematics vs battery operated tools. You tend to have more power, and they're rebuildable/tunable/upgradeable. Wera (best screwdrivers ever) Wiha Screwdrivers are pretty good too. These are my favorite screwdrivers ever. Theyre actually made to be hit with a hammer and pry on things too, lol. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05133285001-Screwdriver-Kraftform-Chiseldriver/dp/B00MUJ39AM/ref=sr_1_52?keywords=wera&s=hi&sr=1-52&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&th=1[/URL] Klien (good screwdrivers) and good cutters/pliers. Definitely not my top choice though. Wright hand tools (esp wrenches) Martin hand tools (esp wrenches) and body work tools I find the best selection of these at J & E Supply & Fastener Co., Inc. Ezred 3/4 and little 1/4 ratchets [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Z-Red-Drive-Extendable-Ratchet/dp/B0021UL1ZK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ezred+ratchet+set&s=hi&sr=1-3[/URL] Sunex or GP for impact sockets. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-2569-Master-Impact-43Piece/dp/B00MPQ88RY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=sunex+1%2F2+impact+socket+set&s=hi&sr=1-2[/URL] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015PK6QW/?coliid=I15SD8VMHLEC7R&colid=34XJV523ZTMQJ&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1[/URL] East wing or Trusty-Cook dead blow hammers. A few companies rebrand these. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Trusty-Cook-Model-3-45-Polyurethane-Hammer/dp/B07D955972/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=estwing+dead+blow&s=hi&sr=1-10[/URL] Mayhew Pry Bars are rebranded by matco and the best in my opinion. Their punches and chisels are great too. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Mayhew-61366-Dominator-Curved-5-Piece/dp/B006WZOJFE/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_1/130-8786422-5844726?content-id=amzn1.sym.43d28dfc-aa4f-4ef6-b591-5ab7095e137f&pd_rd_i=B006WZOJFE&psc=1[/URL] Snap on dead blow ball peens This is not one, its a chinese knockoff. But its 20% of the price, so maybe worth a try. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/XtremepowerUS-Hammer-Striking-Non-Slip-Handle/dp/B01AIKG51O/ref=psdc_553198_t4_B07X9V57VP?th=1[/URL] Wilton bash sledge hammers [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-20816-8-pound-Sledge-Securing/dp/B00A2F42S4/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=wilton+sledge&s=hi&sr=1-5[/URL] Proto and Irwin extractors (snap on and mac rebrand them, Mac warranties Proto) [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Proto-J9500B-10-Piece-Extractor/dp/B001VY0DUQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=proto+extractor&s=hi&sr=1-1[/URL] Fluke multimeters and thermal cameras are the best, and in my opinion spending your money on anything else is just throwing your money away. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-ESFP-True-Multimeter-Backlight/dp/B00012Z0V6/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=fluke+multimeter&s=hi&sr=1-12[/URL] Powerprobe gas torch [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Power-Probe-PPMT-Diagnostic-Temperature/dp/B000P6WMKK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Powerprobe+torch&s=hi&sr=1-1[/URL] Powerprobe testers are amazing. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Power-Probe-Electrical-Penetrator-Flashlight/dp/B0CJ3H4Y6Q/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=Powerprobe+master+kit&s=hi&sr=1-11&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0[/URL] Knipex pliers, slip joint wrenches, and cutters. They’re the best. Once you use the cobra pliers you'll never use anything else. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-00-20-09-V02/dp/B006KRKD3G/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=knipex+set&s=hi&sr=1-2[/URL] Most of these items can be purchased on Amazon, obviously. But they can be found elsewhere. Locally I like Steve’s wholesale tools and Delco Diesel in the stockyards if I’m buying tools local. [/QUOTE]
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