Re: Tool Sources

[Bill M <y1topbanana73@xxxxxxxxx>]

I would say 95%+ of my tools are Craftsman including hand tools & all
my air tools (now that my 25+ yr old Matco Impact gun took a dump).
Warranty is handled with no questions asked, and I don't have to run
down a tool man (PITA when you don't work for a garage anymore!!)

Specialty tools like "pincher" type ball joint tool, OBD-II scanner,
etc are Harbor Freight. I understand the cheap factor and certainly
figure that into my purchase.

Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html
73 Dart Sport, 00 Cherokee Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
21 Model T Depot Hack, 92 Accord, 06 Mazda 3

On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Very interesting. On line is kinda the way to go, no store front to be
> maintained. I agree with the Harbor Freight thoughts, but in defense, if you
> are looking for a specialty tool that you will only use one time, then they
> are hard to beat. Regarding their air tools, all mine are harbor freight. I
> will say you need a good air compressor as they use a lot of air. One of the
> differences between cheap and good. IR are the best.
> All my hand tools are Sears. I have noticed that Sears is carrying 2
> different lines now. The best thing about sears they will replace them
> forever.
> Ollie
>
> From: Ruth Gordon
> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 1:01 AM
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Tool Sources
>
> Here's my 2 cents on tool shopping! How fun!!! I sold tools for 20 years
> plus I am very frugal and do shop hard to get best price and quality.
> Go online and read reviews.  Snap On and Mac Tools are made by Danaher Tool
> according to the web. They also make tools for NAPA, Sears which aren't the
> quality level of Snap On's etc. You may want to go to Snap On and try some
> for features, weight and balance and then write stock numbers down and go
> online and see if you can beat their prices - I know- that's "dirty pool"! I
> have had Porter Cable & Ingersoll Rand air tools and they are still going
> after 30 years. Also replacement parts are still available. Happy shopping,
> Ruth
> On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM, William Harrison <bbjt3@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Craftsman for us poor folk and Home Depot and Lowes carry a good brand of
>> tools.
>> Also, yard sales are a great way to glom onto some great deals.
>> I had a good friend who bought an 80 gallon air compressor for $150.00.
>> Worked great......Oh by the way the wife had just caught her hubby messing
>> around......
>> Later
>> Bill Harrison
>> 65 Coronet 2 dr post
>>
>> --- On Tue, 8/23/11, Dennis C. <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> > From: Dennis C. <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
>> > Subject: Tool Sources
>> > To: "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse"
>> > <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 10:36 PM
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > My old electric impact wrench finally gave up, I have an
>> > old pneumatic
>> > one that is not worth using as a door stop.
>> >
>> > I need to start replacing tools.  I have a good friend
>> > who was a
>> > mechanic before becoming a shop manager, as far as he is
>> > concerned it
>> > needs to be Mac or Snap-on.
>> >
>> > These are out of my price range but I don't want to go to
>> > Harbor
>> > Freight either.
>> >
>> > Any good suggestions for hand tools and air tools?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Dennis C.

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