Toolkits

[SoulSearcher]

Hey,

 

After my missing tools episode last week I decided to splurge and get myself a new tool-kit. The problem is, the place I went to the guys there treated me like an idtiot - and made me uncomfortable by making fun of me when they thought I couldn't hear/see them (fair enough I call it the bendy head socket, I may not know what it's really called, but I do know HOW to use it) but I'm going to be spending a couple of hundred bucks (not there anymore!!!).

 

So I got to thinking what brand of socket sets/tool kits do you guys use?

 

I know Kingchrome make Supertool brand and that my Dad would tell me to Go with Sidchrome. But I do loose bits (because people borrow them and don't put them back) so I'm putting the No. 10 socket on those chain things like the bank does with pens (lol).

 

I have a scewdriver set, and some old spanners (but incomplete) so I though maybe a socket and a spanner set

 

I saw this one and I'm really liking it:

 

http://www.collinsid.com.au/Tools%2B-%2BHa...B%2BDrive.phtml

 

But I thought the standard drive was 1/2" so then I found this:

 

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-SUPATOOL-TOOL-K...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Am I on the right track? What do you guys use or recommend?

 

Lesley :yes:

[Des]

My father has Supatool sockets and spanners and havent had a problem at all, Except me leaving them in the engine bay and then driving down the street and having to replace them.

 

He has alot of Koken ratchets too but i don't think they can be bought new anymore.

 

He has had Supatool for 4 years now and Koken for close to 20 years.

Edited May 13, 2007 by AE70

[BreakDave - GT]

If you have stacks of cash.... then go snap-on.... but its bloody expensive and if you do tend to lose stuff, wouldnt worry bout it.

Never bought supatool stuff..... but don't really trust stuff that you can buy from 'super cheap auto'

Sidchrome usually good, but have gone thro heaps of there new ratchets, tho they are covered by warranty, the process took 3 months and the replacement one is stuffed already after 3 wks.

Got a heap of CGL stuff.... spanners and socket sets are good.... but screwdriver sets are rubbish.

 

thats what i've found anyway.... mite be of some influence to ya

[flat out]

in order from what i would buy

 

snap-on only if you are really really rich and have expensive tastes (life time warranty)

sidchrome well know Australia wide, rumors have it there now made in Germany or something, depends were you buy it

kc tools exekent quality and similar prices to sidchrome

kingcrome probably my last resort, improvement over super cheap and supatool

 

i have all of either brand of what i have mentioned and there my thaughts

[Des]

From what ive been told by a few people now is that sidechrome and kingchrome are made by the same people ?

 

can't justify Snap-on's prices.

[SLO83]

I only got sidchrome tools :yes: started to buy a snap-on spanner every couple of weeks a few years ago,

But as soulsercher stated when people borrow them, I have now lost most my good spanners

[Valandor]

persoanlly i go for the cheap and nasty tools alot of time.

since i loose them al the time id rather pay $100 and have 10 of everyting so it doenst matter if i break it loose it or leave it at u pull it.

[Medicine_Man]

Never bought supatool stuff..... but don't really trust stuff that you can buy from 'super cheap auto'

 

Recently I've been buying the Super Works spanners from Supercheap (Supercheap Brand) The chicky that served me last time actually told me their gold series comes with a lifetime warranty..

 

I myself have a 25 Piece 1/2" Kincrome socket set I bought myself for work and have not had any issues with it.

 

http://www.kincrome.com.au/web/catalogue/s...rtnumber=13417P

 

All comes down to how much you feel comfortable spending at the end of the day. Have a good look around and see which socket set is going to best serve your intended use..

 

Also Nick would have some good input on this subject as he is the tool man :yes:

[LittleRedSpirit]

Spend the money for the best tools you can possibly buy. Its worth it and will add to your enjoyment of your car. I have a mixture of stanley, kingchrome, Metrinch, sidchrome, snap-on and cheap shit for the ones that don't matter. The sidchromes are the nicest to use because they seem to fit the bolts well and feel very good and firm, even open ended. The Metrinch sockets are great for the wreckers because they fit metric and imperial with the same sockets. Saves a lot of mucking about.

Edited May 13, 2007 by LittleRedSpirit

[KE70-from-mt-panorama]

Personally I would go and get a decent set of tools. i wouldnt go snap-on straight away. It takes years to get a worthwile collection of snap-on. I have a cheap set of tools from supercheap to have in-car but when I'm at home i use dads snap-on. It fits all the bolts properly and I have all the appropriate tools for every purpose as dad is an ex-mechanic. Plus i don't have to worry as much about them breaking as they are more durable and have the lifetime warranty.

So i would reccomend getting a decent cheap set that is portable.

 

Jake

[Redwarf]

Hi Lesley.

 

I have a number of different tool sets. I was originally issued a Sidchrome tool set when I started at Ansett. Over the years that ha now mostly been replaced by Snap-on. I also have a fairly comprehesive Kincrome (yep, that how its actually spelt) set at Home, for car stuff.

 

I'd go for Kincrome. It's good middle of the road stuff. It's well priced, good quality and fairly unbreakable. I've been more than happy with it in my workshop, and individual replacement bits are easily available when you lose bits.

 

I now steer clear of Sidchrome after difficulties in warrantying a few items. Supatools is fine, but a little bit lower end for my liking.

 

You don't need a Snap-on set. I use Snap-on as I use my work tools every day on aircraft. Things wear and they replace them no questions asked. However you pay for that privilege at the initial purchase.

 

Hope this helps. :yes:

 

R

[kangaroosa]

I have 2 socket sets (1/4" and 1/2" Drive). Both are Kinchrome and most importantly, they feel comfortable to me. I also have a complete Metric and Imperial Kinchrome Spanner set.

When it comes to screwdrivers, I only use 'Stanley'. Being in the Cabinet Making industry, most of my hand tools are Stanley branded. Ask any tradesman and they will tell you that Stanley is quality. :yes:

 

When it comes to tools, spend the money and buy something decent.

[Raven]

Stanley for me.

 

Love my little ratchet set!

[MRMOPARMAN]

howdy, as the others have stated snap on is the shniz, and their warranty is 2nd to none. but for bang for your buck..

 

KC, JB, sidchrome, and repco stuff is good.

 

ive tried supatool spanners, and they shit all over kincrome spanners, but all supershits other stuff blows chunks.

 

if your into mixing and matching, kincrome sockets are great (especially the spark plug sockets) they're ratchets, spanners, circlip pliers, and screwdrivers are utter rubbish.

 

oh their series 2 toolboxes are crap too. oh and their warranty is bullshit too. just do yourself a favour and stay away from kincrome!

 

heres a pic of my toolbox. mainly kincrome (didnt know better as a 1st year apprentice) now startin to get some snap on, JB etc tools into it thank god!

[SoulSearcher]

MRMOPAMAN LOL if I bought a toolkit like your one, for me, I'd have to tell my husband it was for him :yes: LOL!!!!

 

Considering I don't do a whole heap of mechanical work (because I don't know what I'm doing half the time - although the pipes and hoses etc., I'm ok with) something the size of your picture is WAY big over kill for me!!

 

There is NO WAY I can afford/want to spend money on snap on tools, they're nice, but I can't justify spending that much on tools.

 

Everyone:

I have a set of Stanley screwdrivers already (complete!).

 

And I've decided I like the look of the KINCROME stuff. So should I be looking for preferably 1/2 inch drive?? What's the purpose of having two different drive sizes (ie 1/4 and 1/2)?

 

I've found one I like :)

 

http://www.kincrome.com.au/web/catalogue/s...rtnumber=13547P

 

Lesley :)