I use Snap-On tools, Mac, Craftman. I also have a set of Gearwrenches they work great and do have a lifetime warranty. Look in upper right corner of package.

 

Dang I wish I could get Mac tools for 5% more than my Craftsman tools. Around here they are selling Mac and Snap-on tools for about the same price. Heck there is even a Snap-on plant not too far from here.

 

A few years ago I got a set of one of those Metrinch wrenches. I salute the guy who invented these! I have not had the need to buy another set ever since. These things work with SAE and metric. They are made out of chrome vanadium and, believe me, I've put those things to the test. Most of the rest of my tools are Craftsman.

Alf

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Here goes: I won a set of metwrench tools as well, they were a gift as i would never buy them myself. Not because they are bad tools but because they fall under the "jap crap"category. I dont buy anything foreign. But i must say they are the best wrenches i own, they are good on any nut, even rounded sides, no prob. I am also a little confused. maybe i am just a moron, but what makes a Mac tool "more" of a tool than a craftsman? you mean they are longer?fatter? seems to me that a wrench is a wrench as long as it holds the nut and doesnt bend or break. Seems like that 5%is just 5% more waste, especially since, even if the craftsman did break you get a free one anyway. I have everything and anything in my box, as far as brands go. I would have to say that the most used would be a flathead screwdriver, any length. These have almost as many uses as duct tape.

 

If someone speaks the same language than "turtle 9343" please translate. I'm having a hard time understanding what he's trying to relay...

alf from melmac...

 

instead of paying 5 percent more, just take the 5 percent, whether it be a nickel or 100 dollars, and wipe your butt with it. easy enough?seems it to me

 

I love my Snap-on ratchet!!

 

Turtle, I can't speak for Mac tools, but I can say something about Snap-on open end wrenches.

I have a nut on something that has very little clearance around it. The only thing that works on this particular nut is an open end wrench. I couldn't get it off with my Craftsman wrench, so called my mechanic friend about this nut. He was familiar with it and brought over his Snap-on wrench set.

The Snap-on open end wrenches have smaller heads than most any other wrenches I have seen.

The most interesting thing about working with Snap-on tools is how they feel in your hands. They just feel better. I can't explain it, but they just feel better.

 

I mostly use Craftsmen but i am game for anything with a lifetime warrenty. I destroyed a 1/2" SnapOn breaker bar trying to take lugnuts off an F-350 the other day, and i only had a 3 foot pipe on it!

-Jon

 

I own a Snap-On 90th. Aniversary edition "Harley-Davidson" tool box. It is plum colored top & bottom and is one of the most beautiful specimens I have ever seen.

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1999 Teal Blue F-150 S/C
4.6L, XLT, 3.55 L/S 4x2
Tow pkg., Rhino liner, Engine block heater & Swiss hard toneau cover. Premium sound
255/75 R16 Generals-owl
This" is Mama's pride"

 

Nothing, so there is room for my wife to sit(lay) if she decides she wants to ride in my truck...the dog insist this is the best way for me to transprot him!

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2000 Lariat 4x4 Supercab ORP
Black Clearcoat
Flowmaster 50 series SUV using original tailpipe
K&N Filter
CamLocker Aluminum Toolbox
Tinted Windows
Vent Visors

A.R.E. 'Z' series bed cap

1999 HD Softail Custom
Cobalt Blue
Lowered and Chromed

1995 Long Haired Chihuahua (Best security system on the market)

http://mypeoplepc.com/members/harley...der/index.html

http://www.fordharley.com/index.shtml

 

Mostly craftsmen wrenches, sae and metric, except the whitworth wrenches and sockets (for old britsh stuff). Most good name brand stuff with lifetime guarantee.

Most used tool has to be my big ol air compressor. I use it for almost everything it seems like.

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- 2001 F150 Harley Davidson Special
- 1993 Mazda Miata, wifes car
- 1994 Harley Davidson Heritage
- 1976 Honda CB750K, Original
- 1965 Honda 305 Dream, Original
- 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, Original
- 1971 Norton Commando
- 1970 Honda Trail 90, Original
- Yamaha 500 Short Tracker, racing #69
- 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, wifes bike
- 1981 Honda Passport 70, wifes bike

 

When it comes to tools, I would not know the difference between my a$$ and my elbow, but I currently only have craftsman. The most often used tool is AAA.

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98 5.4L, 4" Rancho Suspension with 33" BFG on 16" Weld Racing Rims, Chrome Brush Guard, Stainless Stell Steps, Alpine Stereo with 4 5X7 MB Quards run by an Alpine approx. 400 watt amp and 4 He2 Rockford's 10" subs run by a 800 watt Rockford amp, and CB and Scanner

 

Craftsman, Blackhawk, and Snap-on tools!

Makita, Skil, and Ryobi power tools.

Jumper cables, extension cords, drop light.

My favorite tool is a small aluminum valve
core remover I bought from Dennis Kirk.

 

Most used tool.........

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it's hard
it's long
it hangs
it gets twisted
sometimes used to pound on things
it's always where I last put it
some days it's used alot, other days not
it gets dirty, but cleans off easy
it's got a shaft and a head and a handle
its sometimes in the box

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2000 Harley-Davidson F-150 Owner


[This message has been edited by Tampa-Harley (edited 06-06-2001).]