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Re: Basic Tools

To: DBGaither@aol.com
Subject: Re: Basic Tools
From: kgstuart@juno.com (RANDELL S KEGG)
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 1996 20:54:05 PST
I used to be a professional mechanic, and I have at least some of all of
the brands you mention; and others, such as Vulcan and Husky.  Here is
what I think. If you love tools, and you have an unlimited budget,
Snap-on is great. I have had sets of their wrenches and screwdrivers for
over 20 years. But , they are soooooooo expensive..... Craftsman makes
good tools, as well,  although I really don't like their wrenches,
either.  The bottom line is: As long as the tools are guaranteed for
life,( and you don't outlive the company),  and you like the particular
tool, then any of the brands you mention make a good product.  
(But.... If I won the lottery, I would buy Snap-On....)

Randy Kegg
1958 MGA
1964 Morris Traveller
1964 Porsche 356C
On Thu, 3 Oct 1996 22:46:28 -0400 DBGaither@aol.com writes:
>
>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.
>
>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.
>
>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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