Banter Thread Part 3 (Back with a Vengeance, this time its personal)

[skibum1111]

Check for warranty information. I'd hate for you to waste money, quality tools are expensive.

[2.2 Straight six]

oh yes, very expensive. but i've chosen teng because they're good quality, good design, and a good price.

i would go with Snap-On but the prices give me heart problems...

[FormulaLT1]

Matco or Mac for quality and price. Snap on for name (rep points) and quality (although you pay out the you guess what for them)

[skibum1111]

One of my friends has a box full of snap-on, he spent $100k on tools so far and he's not done yet. I spent about $30k on mine, and I don't turn wrenches for a living

[2.2 Straight six]

at the moment i'm getting the basics, socket set, hand wrenches, torque wrench, ractchet wrench etc..

i'm looking to spend maybe $500-700 at the moment. because that'll get me all the tools i need at the moment.

[skibum1111]

How much are tools over there? I know in Canada the prices are different, depending on how the exchange rate is sometimes they are cheaper there, sometimes here.

[2.2 Straight six]

the torque wrench i want is about $100US, the socket set is about $50 (i'm buying an impact-wrench set for strength and durability.)

[666_speed]

I have a whole garage full of snap on tools

On a different subject, I need tips to increase the maximum number of pushups.

[2.2 Straight six]

put a Snap-On price list under your face.

[skibum1111]

He said pushups, not a heart attack . Price isn't too bad. I bought snapon because the driver goes past my house every day, and he also lives 2 houses down from me.

[FormulaLT1]

Originally Posted by 666_speed

I have a whole garage full of snap on tools

On a different subject, I need tips to increase the maximum number of pushups.

Do you really have a whole garage full of snap on?. I went with husky, pittsburgh , lisle and craftsman (only to name a few) stuff only cause I couldn't afford the higher quality stuff. I have a few snap on speciality tools but thats only cause the snap on trucks was around and I was in a jam (plus when you add in shipping on some of the tools and the cost sometimes you are better off going local).

[2.2 Straight six]

well, i like the look of these Teng tools. and they're in my price range too. so i'm buying them. and i always look after my tools, and i sure as hell aint lending them to people i don't trust. so i'm sure they'll last me well.

[skibum1111]

I just looked at their web site, they do look good. How are you planning on bringing them over here?

[2.2 Straight six]

oh yes, i'd take them with me. my dad has a couple of socket sets of his own (from the sixties, and they're still just like new) i want to buy one of their mechanics' sets with lots of tool is a case, then buy the torque wrench and various little things seperate.

[skibum1111]

Be careful of the weight. Airlines here have put a weight limit on luggage, my dive bag barely makes it if I bring my heavy wetsuit. And shipping is incredibly expensive.