What Brand Of Tools Do You Use ?

MAHINDRACJ4A · Post by **MAHINDRACJ4A** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:59 pm

hey

i personally use powerbuilt for price vs quality also have a few snap-on and repco bits too

xj · Post by xj » Sat Jul 28, 2007 11:12 pm

King Tony

truck-fixer · Post by **truck-fixer** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 11:13 pm

Power built not only for price vs quality but they also have a lifetime warranty on most hand tools and a decent warranty on tool boxes.

(Can't remember length of toolbox warranty) :scratch:

Tuxy · Post by **Tuxy** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 11:14 pm

i have alot of powerbiult sockets but im not to happy with how they feel compared to koken or snap-on ones they just dont seam to have the same bite and they flex a bit more

i have snap-on screwdrivers and some bluepoint ratcheting spanners

i have some repco long spanners they are good

snap-on ratchets

knipex pliers

all sorts of punches and hammers

snap-on battery impact wrench and drill

and all sorts of other stuff

i am thinking of getting some more koken sockets they are good.

but usualy i do alot of reserch on witch is the good stuff before i buy it and dont just go on brand

however the fact i have a snap-on and sulco account that lets me pay stuff off helps me buy off them

my powerbuilt toolbox is not doing to well as it goes in the car sometimes and it dosent like that

i was thinking of king tony stuff but we have some at work and it hasnt really lasted that well when the going gets tuff in my mind but its not all bad stuff

Furgus · Post by **Furgus** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 11:18 pm

My missus bought me a Sidcrome socket set last Xmas - I luv it - lifetime guarantee & feels like a solid bit of gear. She bought it under advise from my mechanic mate who swears by Sidcrome ie they have always made good on their guarantee.

my 10c fwiw
Furgus

xj · Post by xj » Sat Jul 28, 2007 11:49 pm

Tuxy wrote:
i was thinking of king tony stuff but we have some at work and it hasnt really lasted that well when the going gets tuff in my mind but its not all bad stuff

My King Tony toolbox has no warrenty whatsoever

But my tools, from ratchets to punches and eveything in between, have a lifetime warrenty.

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:44 am

Have a couple of sets, My big set is JBS Which I have had for years I like them they feel very solid but I don't like thhe mechanisim in the ratchets I feel it is to heavy for smaller bolts which is annoying becuse then you have to hold the bolt while you do it up and something that is not possible. The Jbs spanners are very nice and I have never broken one yet (touch wood) im pretty sure that kit has a life time warrenty. My other smaller kit is a mixture of koken and sidchrome gear (sockets, strong bar, ratchets, spanners) They are all very nice to use and I love my strong bar! makes those big bolts a breeze to get off!

coxsy · Post by **coxsy** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:36 am

koken and snapon and a few starwillie stuff to

Tuxy · Post by **Tuxy** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:15 am

i used an ampro 1/2" ratchet the other day it had a really easy movement.
i dont know how good it would be when you put lots of force on it but it was good for quickly nipping stuff up

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:20 am

Tuxy wrote:i used an ampro 1/2" ratchet the other day it had a really easy movement.
i dont know how good it would be when you put lots of force on it but it was good for quickly nipping stuff up

i just got an ampro set for home and in the zuk....1/4 drive and 3/8 drive
very fine ratchet and does take a hammering!! not bad gear for $65
other tools i use?? anything with a warrenty.....
you name it i probly have something from most brands

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:26 pm

Powerbuilt.

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:27 pm

petefj40 wrote:Powerbuilt.

same

TJ · Post by TJ » Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:30 pm

kaney wrote:
petefj40 wrote:Powerbuilt.

same

Me too. :groupjump:

Tuxy · Post by **Tuxy** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:01 pm

why buy powerbiult get ampro made by the same people as powerbuilt but you arent paying for their raceing on sunday so its cheeper

im really not that happy with the powerbuilt stuff eh

dixie · Post by **dixie** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:21 pm

mroffroader wrote:Have a couple of sets, My big set is JBS Which I have had for years I like them they feel very solid but I don't like thhe mechanisim in the ratchets I feel it is to heavy for smaller bolts which is annoying becuse then you have to hold the bolt while you do it up and something that is not possible. The Jbs spanners are very nice and I have never broken one yet (touch wood) im pretty sure that kit has a life time warrenty. My other smaller kit is a mixture of koken and sidchrome gear (sockets, strong bar, ratchets, spanners) They are all very nice to use and I love my strong bar! makes those big bolts a breeze to get off!

Good man you chose wisely :thumleft: JBS have an awesome warranty policy.
Ive had my sets for over 14 years. Have never had one fail but have had the odd one replaced free of charge due to me leaving the ratchets under a self propelled mower whilst repairing it than of course firing it up :roll:

. Blackwoods never blinked an eyelid, new one arrives the next morning on courier.
I also have snapon/Bluepoint(overpriced),Koken, King Tony, King Dick,Aigo, Sykes, etc, etc. All are fairly good but wouldnt recommend anyone paying for overpriced tools solely because most tools come with some sort of replacement warranty.

nuts · Post by **nuts** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:09 pm

socket sets r allied pro ( always go for the lifetime unconditional gurantee and find them one of the better sets ive had

gtblair · Post by **gtblair** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:30 pm

Im just about to spend $3500 on snap on. Looked at everything, snap on do a killer deal for people starting off in the business, nearly as cheap as the cheaper brands but way better.

Armourguard · Post by **Armourguard** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:37 pm

Teng Tools myself :wink:

sig · Post by **sig** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:39 pm

mixture of sidchrome stawillie(i cant spell for shit) snapon

Jezza · Post by **Jezza** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:09 pm

I have a mixture of most brands koken screwdrivers, wilde pliers, ingerson rand, aigo and Bahco. I'm starting the replace my gear as it breaks with snap on, as once you buy it you have it for life.

Red90 · Post by **Red90** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:22 pm

I tend to stick with JBS haven't broken anything yet and like their spanners a lot.

De-Ranged · Post by **De-Ranged** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:21 pm

I guess I'll buck the trend, can't stand powerbuilt in fact I've given it all away :shock:

.... lifetime garintee :lol:

only if you don't break it from use!! .... here's something for ya Blackwoods Paykels stopped stocking it becouse they got sick of the returns :roll:

I've had claims on sockets, spanners (didn't like that one, turned into a bit of an argument) pliers (these were absolute crap, especially the circlip ones)

I've got Starwillie, Kokan, Teng, Sidcrome, Kingtony all lifetime stuff that the local tool shops (who I know well

recomend) each is bought on its merrits, like my screwdrivers Kingtony becouse the lobe shape handles rock

Cheers Reece

MAHINDRACJ4A · Post by **MAHINDRACJ4A** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:26 pm

this is a very interesting topic, nice to see everyones views

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:45 pm

MAHINDRACJ4A wrote:this is a very interesting topic, nice to see everyones views

I agree. I wished i had of viewed this thread before buying all of my tools.

Engineer · Post by **Engineer** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:07 pm

Koken, Aigo, Irega is amoung afew and all my measuring gear is mititoyo (spelling?), just bought a set of 300mm coolant proof digital mititoyo verniers, i gotta say its gotta be my new favourite piece of gear!!

Ryan.

AF1zuk · Post by **AF1zuk** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:08 pm

At work I have used a wide range of brands from Stahlwille to Snap -On and Britool. Thanks to the taxpayer!!

My personal tools are mostly Repco (bought at discounted price) as they are very similar to Snap-On stuff. I now buy Powerbuilt except for tool that you buy for one off job. All my long handle and 45 and 90 degree pliers are Ware-whare specials!

Anything that has a Lifetime warranty is always handy - and try and get a Chrome Vanadium tool - good and strong. I personally prefer the shiny triple chrome plate finish as they are nice and easy to clean!!

At the moment all my air tools are cheapys from Mitre 10 Mega, but hope to get some form the US - USATCO (US Air Tool Company) make some really nice gear. Pricey though.

Red90 · Post by **Red90** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:27 pm

De-Ranged wrote:I guess I'll buck the trend, can't stand powerbuilt in fact I've given it all away .... lifetime garintee only if you don't break it from use!! .... here's something for ya Blackwoods Paykels stopped stocking it becouse they got sick of the returns I've had claims on sockets, spanners (didn't like that one, turned into a bit of an argument) pliers (these were absolute crap, especially the circlip ones)

I'd have to agree. Powerbuilt haven't hacked it for me at all.

Tuxy · Post by **Tuxy** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:46 pm

i spoke to the guys at the mine about this thead the other day and the amount of them who agred with me about how i dont like the powerbuilt
between all of us we have broken heaps of powerbuilt stuff

the local appco store were i used to live in dunedin wouldnt push the stuff as they got sick of the warentees

nz4x4 · Post by **nz4x4** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:31 pm

I have a powerbuilt socket set and it does the job but isnt the best. Have had a few breakages but they have always been repaired at no cost. Have reciently started buying snap on and will never go back now.

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:51 pm

nz4x4 wrote:I have a powerbuilt socket set and it does the job but isnt the best. Have had a few breakages but they have always been repaired at no cost. Have reciently started buying snap on and will never go back now.

I've heard a lot of good things about "snap on".