Thread: Best brand of tools for the price?

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Tweak, if you are starting a new job, you should have some tools already and have a feel for them. Tools that a guy uses to build his hot rod are much different than the tools that a guy uses to make his living.... holding a tool for a few hours on Saturday is completely different than holding a wrench for a 40 hour week. The driveway guy doesnt care if he makes a few more wrist turns, gets a blister from the wrench casting, etc...while the professional mechanic cares a bunch!

You should talk to your co workers at your new job to see what they are using. They should be able to help you define a starter set of whatever brand you choose.

Craftsman makes their legacy wrenches that have cheapened considerably in the last decade or so. I have Craftsman wrenches that were made in the 1950's that are decent wrenches while the later stuff is stuff to put in your trunk for emergency use. Craftsman also makes a professional line with polished handles that are better. Snap On has gotten stupid-expensive in the last five years but it is still the standard of the industry.

Dont spend your money on the gimmick tools, buy basic combo wrenches, sockets, etc. It takes years to build a good set of tools but, if you buy good stuff, your wife can sell them at the garage sale when you're gone.

mike in tucson