Tool Porn

"ly2v8-Brian" (ly2v8-brian) 07/23/2014 at 18:11 • Filed to: None

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I saw an article on the FP the other day about buying cheap tools. Ludicrous I say! You got to have good tools to work on your cars.

My tool setup car tools in the red and black with carpentry tools in the cabinet (I put ikea LED strips in it for lighting, it works great). The MAC box is awesome. Even though it is the cheapest in their line of roll cabinets, it is built to the same high standards as their high end boxes.

A wide array of sockets is a must.

My favorite drawer, so much shiny in one spot. I clean them in an oiled rag when I'm done.

You have to have a drawer of Jeremy. MAC tools are great, but are very expensive. A great thing is you can have your tools protected under your home insurance.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 18:13

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I buy all my tools in an off brand supermarket. Usually from the cheap aisle where they sell damaged stuff for a discount. Soldering iron and a 6mm to 22mm spanner set for $15 is hard to pass up...

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 18:15

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Mac tools are great but like you said very expensive. I tend to buy Craftsman tools way less money but still have lifetime warranty. In 15 years all that ever broke was a 3/8" drive ratchet(my fault,should've used a breaker bar) and the tip on a phillips screwdriver. both got replaced on the spot no questions asked.

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 18:15

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AND THEY'RE ALL ORGANIZED!!

DoYouEvenShift > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 18:16

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Well, Im an advocate for cheap tools. Kind of. I like spending good money on air tools, ratchets, and specialty tools. But sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. Craftsman is fine. I actually have a set of impact sockets that have served me many years from, eek harbor freight.

ZiptieMcBumper > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 18:16

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Wish I had the room for a roller chest. I'm pretty sure I have the bare minimum square footage that legally qualifies as a 2-car garage. It's socket holders on pegboard for me.

SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 18:20

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I think I should get a really expensive tool cabinet, then fill it with the cheapest Chinese pot-metal tools I can find.

Or I could just keep my Performax cabinet and my mix of Ideal, Proto, Kobalt and Craftsman tools, that way I have so-so quality everything.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/23/2014 at 18:22

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I quit buying craftsman in the last 5 years or so as they have moved production to China. I've started buying SK, Proto, and Armstrong. All very good quality.

ly2v8-Brian > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 07/23/2014 at 18:23

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I worked at a jiffy lube and they had tools like that. The sockets were okay, they were usually too loose and the chrome would flake off. The ratchets were utter garbage it wasn't long after we would get a cheapie that teeth were lost. If you don't use them often or for hard work you'll be ok. Try Craigslist or even a pawn shop, you'll find high end tools for cheap.

ly2v8-Brian > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/23/2014 at 18:24

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I agree they are a nice middle ground.

ly2v8-Brian > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 07/23/2014 at 18:25

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That annoys me and they are no cheaper for it.

ly2v8-Brian > ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier 07/23/2014 at 18:26

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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 18:28

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Mine have actually been fine so far, although I still borrow off family members sometimes. I think I might start looking used for tools, being a student brings up certain monetary limitations...

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 07/23/2014 at 18:29

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I have to say I haven't bought tools in at least 5 years other than a new breaker bar(I think I left mine in a car I sold) I had no idea they moved production to China.

I am a dealer for Snap-On's industrial brands (Williams,Bahco,CDI torque) and I can buy these at 5% over cost. when I finally give in and buy my big tool chest it will probably be Williams.

ly2v8-Brian > ZiptieMcBumper 07/23/2014 at 18:29

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that sucks.

ly2v8-Brian > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza 07/23/2014 at 18:30

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lol option A aka Troll Cabinet.

ZiptieMcBumper > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 18:30

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Eh, at least it keeps the cars dry.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/23/2014 at 18:41

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Last time I was at the dealer convention I got a lovely pamphlet for Lista tool boxes. My god are those beautiful. I got to keep pinching pennies.

tromoly > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 07/23/2014 at 18:43

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A friend works at SK, he brought by a bunch of sockets in various stages of completion a while ago, very nice tools.

ly2v8-Brian > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 07/23/2014 at 18:49

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True that. I got these when I went to be a school to be a mechanic. They were half off.

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 19:49

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OH DROOL. I've always drooled over the Snap-on and Mac products at my dad's shop but holy crap I can't bring myself to purchase them =( Well, granted now that I'm an "adult" I haven't needed to replace anything since I slowly built my mostly craftsmen selection. Perhaps I'll slowly start upgrading some of my stack.

ly2v8-Brian > TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) 07/23/2014 at 19:53

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Check Craigslist or pawn shops. For used tools at reduced prices.

DipodomysDeserti > ly2v8-Brian 07/23/2014 at 21:09

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Your expensive tools look much cleaner than my cheap tools...

ly2v8-Brian > DipodomysDeserti 07/23/2014 at 21:17

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Because I clean them when I put them back.

orcim > ly2v8-Brian 07/24/2014 at 05:19

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*heavy sigh*.

All my work [in a corrosive environment] is open air and dirt floor. Engines, transmissions, etc. I plug holes not for dirt but for centipedes/roaches. Everything rusts, unless it's 316 Stainless (302-305, pit rusts but not structural) or you oil it every 8 weeks whether you use it or not.

*heavy sigh*