Tools

[raghtal]

Over the years I have amassed a real mishmash of tools; one off items (like jigs for cutting out holes in doors for doorknobs), various drill bit sets, socket sets, metric and imperial high speed screwdriver bits, etc etc

I'd like to get myself some quality tools. I mostly do odd jobs around the house; rehang door here, change a doorknob there. Not alot of use for saws and blades; lot of work with fasteners, paints, thing of that nature.

I want to have a eye on getting tools that will also make sense for working on the car too. I don't want to have like, 2-3 different sets of things from different vendors.

I've got myself settled in the paint department; good drop cloths, good trays, good paints, brushes, tapes, openers, mixers. I have the core of what I need to do a good job, and that's all I need.

I'd like to have something similar for other odd jobs around the house. I have my Dremel (love it) my DeWalt drill, and a couple of good chisels and knives. It's the age of my crap Husky/Fuller drill bits, sockets, screw bits and Jet screwdrivers, etc that is driving me insane.

Any suggestions?

[kz9]

I have almost every hand tool Mastercraft has made and love every piece. Plus the fact that if you are patient enough you can buy every piece for at least 50% off.

Power tools are Ryobi. They are a great tool for around the house and they don't cost much. I also use these in my trade which get used and abuse everyday and they seem to like it. But for heavy use I have my 18v Dewalt XRP hammerdrill and sawsall.

Automotive and Air tools are Matco. They are fairly new into the auto sector and my buddy introducted them to me. 1400ftlb rev and 950ftlb fwr for a impact gun is all I will ever need. To bad the rep Chris in his truck is gone to afgaistan, but they are looking to get a new district rep.

[thekid]

Phil, we carry Jet, Genius and Gray tools.

If you see any part #'s you like let me know!

[iJay]

Craftsman for this everyday jobs.

I bought a rachet set from them about 5 years ago, I just broke one of the handles on the weekend, went in yesterday handed them the broken one, they handed me a new one, no questions no paper work.

I picked up a cordless drill from them, NO issues I hardly ever have to charge the battery I use it almost every weekend for something or the other.

I picked up a screwdriver set as well, going back for a drill bit set soon. I bought a drill bit set from mastercraft, that shit was mastercrap. Drill bits broke in wood, bits shredded to shit.

[midnitehour]

^ If you're breaking metal bits in wood, you're doing something wrong.

drill bits are disposable and aren't supposed to last a lifetime. even the best bits will break if used incorrectly.

[thekid]

Originally Posted by iJay

Drill bits broke in wood, bits shredded to shit.

Are you sure they weren't Jobmate?

I've never had any issues with Mastercaft stuff, and similar to craftsman, all hand tools have a lifetime warranty, simply go to a CT and exchange.

[midnitehour]

To Phil

If you're on a tight budget, may i suggest princess auto. Their tools are relatively cheap and pretty much guaranteed as long as they stay in business.

Don't expect tools from CT or Sears to stack up to pro level tools, they just won't. pro level being snap-on, mac etc.

I have a mastercraft maximum 160ish piece socket and wrench set, and I haven't had a problem with a single piece, and i use it regularly

Note, i use them in combination with other wrenches and sockets that I've collected over time, as the set is never really "complete" as i always find myself needing two of the same item.

One thing i do recommend is investing in a good tool chest. There's nothing worse than owning a 200 piece socket set and then missing the 3/4" 10mm socket.

This may be too late for you as you're married, but i told my gf that if she wants an engagement ring from me then I want this as the male equivalent

[thekid]

^ My GF at the time bought be me a tool chest on the same premise, she got an engagement ring a few months later!

[Cocco]

^ I got a snowboard and a trip to Tremblant as my male equivilant, I already have tons of tools But smart thinking Jeff

[iJay]

Originally Posted by thekid

Are you sure they weren't Jobmate?

I've never had any issues with Mastercaft stuff, and similar to craftsman, all hand tools have a lifetime warranty, simply go to a CT and exchange.

Positive I ll take a pic of the casing 2 nite and post up.
But for real maybe I was doing something wrong but simple stright forward, hold the bit to the wood and press firmly against it while the bit is spinning, I dont think there is much to mess up. It was a 2x4 pressure treated peice of wood.