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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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what tools do you use on your cars?

ok i thought it would be cool to talk about some of the tools we use on ower cars ill start

i use snapon tools and some craftmen
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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Basic cheapo parts store kit. It has almost everything one would need to get down on your engine...
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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redneck engine hoist, pipe and chain, me and my dad
powerbuilt from kragens
big hammer
cutting torch, that was fun
lots of homemade stuff, give steel and my welder I can make anything
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 02:25 AM
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Kragen auto parts tool kit, various wrenches and sockets, hammer.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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Majority of my **** is Craftsmen other than some random **** I buy occasionnaly because I'm in serious need at the time and Craftsmen was just too damn expensive. Advance Auto brand Torque Wrench, Tap & Die set, and Compression Tester. Bought a Craftsmen MIG welder a few years back, think that's my most expensive tool =).
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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I use whatever tools you find in an auto parts store. Most of it has lifetime guarantee, and Sears is way the hell across town from me. The only craftsman thing I have is a 3/8" ratchet. Impact wrench, sockets, and compressor from either Home Depot or Lowes, I can't remember. I love using ramps, I feel so much safer than using jack stands. I also keep the MSC industrial tool catalog handy, for things like specific drill bits and taps.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:09 AM
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I got craftsman and MAC. Also the best tool ever I think are the craftsman sockets for rounded off bolts. BEST EVER.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Forgot something. BEER.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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Work: Craftsman and Snap-On (we get a 350 dollar a year tool allowance) I prefer craftsman because I can get a whole hell of a lot more for the money than Snap-On.


And miller welders, best you can get
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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Craftsman - lifetime warranty: if anything ever breaks/cracks, just take it in to Sears and they'll give you a new one.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Houstonderk
I got craftsman and MAC. Also the best tool ever I think are the craftsman sockets for rounded off bolts. BEST EVER.

I haven't seen these when I go to buy tools, do they have a specific series name? Could totally use a set...
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Mostly Craftmens but for some few things you need good tools (going in to be AST Automotive Service Technicain) liek small picks you need good ones, cause yes lots of places have soem sweet lifetime warrenttee's but when you are in the middle of the job and the thing beaks then what? you are getting paid flat rate, it can realyl suck. so sum stuff is worth paying a hell of a lot more for, but only a few things.


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