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jtanner · 03-18-2006, 06:28 PM

Lowe's tools suck ass. Kobalt used to be decent, but now it's just re-branded Task Force crap. They don't offer 6-point sockets for 3/8 or 1/2 drive. That's a recipe for stripped nuts, IMHO.

If you plan on working on cars extensively, get the best tools you can afford--they'll pay for themselves in busted knuckles and rounded-off fasteners. Snap-On, Mac, Facom, etc.

For those on a budget, I'd recommend Craftsman or Husky. Both are readily available and have lifetime warranties. Craftsman offers this kit:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...nics+Tool+Sets

It seems to have most of what you'll need and comes in a nice storage container.

Husky (Home Depot) offers this kit, which comes with trays that will drop right into a rollaway:

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...4+3865&pos=n22

As far as tool chests go, get what fits your space and budget. I'd avoid Craftsman's "Home" series. Go to the store and pull the drawers yourself. Make sure they're smooth and don't hang up or bind.

Jim

03-18-2006, 06:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
jtanner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 643	Lowe's tools suck ass. Kobalt used to be decent, but now it's just re-branded Task Force crap. They don't offer 6-point sockets for 3/8 or 1/2 drive. That's a recipe for stripped nuts, IMHO. If you plan on working on cars extensively, get the best tools you can afford--they'll pay for themselves in busted knuckles and rounded-off fasteners. Snap-On, Mac, Facom, etc. For those on a budget, I'd recommend Craftsman or Husky. Both are readily available and have lifetime warranties. Craftsman offers this kit: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...nics+Tool+Sets It seems to have most of what you'll need and comes in a nice storage container. Husky (Home Depot) offers this kit, which comes with trays that will drop right into a rollaway: http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...4+3865&pos=n22 As far as tool chests go, get what fits your space and budget. I'd avoid Craftsman's "Home" series. Go to the store and pull the drawers yourself. Make sure they're smooth and don't hang up or bind. Jim __________________ 2005 Ardent Red--Sport Pack--Hard Top Last edited by jtanner : 03-18-2006 at 06:32 PM.