Doug,
Here's my 2 cents worth. If you can afford them buy Snap-On they are proabably
the best looking tools around, (take a look at their wrenches). The biggest
problem with Snap-On is the cost, after you buy the tools you won't be able to
afford the parts for the MG! :-(
I recently bought a "spare" set of 3/8 square drive 12 point sockets for my
trunk. I bought Husky brand from my local hardware store. They appear to be as
good as, or perhaps better than my Craftsman set and were a _lot_ less money.
Almost every tool you buy today has a lifetime guarantee; remember, that's the
sellers/manufacturers life, not yours!
Good luck.
Larry
1969 MGB
Denver Co
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> I know there are weekend mechanics and professionals alike that read this
> list. I would like to ask for your opinions on hand tools. I have a
> basic set of Craftsman wrenches and sockets now. They work fine, at
> times, I need a wrench with a thinner profile than the 'meaty' Craftsman.
> I do believe that the value of good tools exceeds their usefulness as I
> get tremendous satisfaction from using a quality tool even though I
> probably don't need it.
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> I'm thinking of treating myself to a tool-a-month. Of course there are
> Snap-On, Mac, and I heard there is a newer 'leaner' profile Craftsman. I
> don't want to spend a fortune on tools as I'd rather put the money into
> my MGB. As I collect better tools, I will move my current set down to my
> son to start him a set of tools for himself.
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> What are your thoughts on tools? Please mention any of the brands above
> as I am considering them. I'd like to hear from professionals as well as
> others like myself.
>
> Doug Gaither
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