All my tools are Husky, the polished top of the line ones. My air tools are Husky as well. I have broken any of em yet but I've broken many of the cheap tools you get at the crappy auto parts stores. Home Depot is right down the street so its ez to get what I need, although there in store selection has dwindled...
The tool thread
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i dunno, tools just seems like one of those things that you have to spend money on. i've heard so many stories about people breaking the crappy auto parts store tools that it just seems silly to buy them. maybe i'll change my mind now that i'm a broke college student.
americanjebus said:
fire trucks lugs nuts are 450 ft pouds....... ask me how i know. also ask about the 4 foot torque wernch i used,
Ckanderson said:
Ok, how do you know and what about that 4 foot torque wrench?
Snap-on has taken damn good care of me. Their tools have gone to hell and back with me. The cost can kill you but I've gotten pretty good deals on most of my tools. My ratcheting wrench set (a must for us supra owners) is Cornwell and those have stood up to an unreal amount of abuse. So, no complaint's with those. And then I keep one of those Checker/Altrade 116pc specials in the supra at all times. I bought it so I would have an extra set of tools in the car for away from home emergencies. I went this way because of how small a container they fit all that shit into, so it doesn’t take up much space in the supra. Plus I couldn't afford to have two sets of Snap-on tools. Those tools have done ok but I wouldn't trust them for more than simple roadside repair work.
Ckanderson said:
Can you imagine the torque required for bolting a 105mm howitzer cannon to an AC-130H Gunship? I believe the weapons troops have 200-1200ft-lb range torque wrenches, and a 6 foot breaker bar. Absolutely amazing.
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Brewster said:
and i'm guessing you GREATLY dissapointed at the lack of pictures of the "tool" you were after.
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Most of my tools are craftsman because they come with a warranty, have decent construction and are cheap. My only complaint with craftsman is how thick they make their sockets so I bought a few snap on sockets for tighter work. All my air tools are cheapie no names from harbor and freight. They're not great but I've only had to replace 1 of them over the last 5 years (a $30 3/8" ratchet).
Anyone have favorite tools? The ones you typically reach for at the start of most jobs? I do, a stainless steel bowl with a giant magnet attached to the bottom and a 10mm ratchet wrench.
Anyone have favorite tools? The ones you typically reach for at the start of most jobs? I do, a stainless steel bowl with a giant magnet attached to the bottom and a 10mm ratchet wrench.
All my tools are craftsman, even my shop lamps, tool boxs, mechanics gloves, etc. I just get all craftsman for the warr. and there are sears everywhere incase I ever have to replace a tool.
Jon
Jon
500 ft./lbs. was required on a driveshaft flange on a CH-53D-the helicopter I work on. (pictured below)
These planes were ours at the time of the picture. There is a 90% (or so) chance that I was flying on one of them in the picture.
These planes were ours at the time of the picture. There is a 90% (or so) chance that I was flying on one of them in the picture.
We can make another one just for you Joe.
Tool is a good band, but that's not the "tool" I was talking about. Sorry for the letdown.
Tool is a good band, but that's not the "tool" I was talking about. Sorry for the letdown.
Turbo-Joe said:
yup thats the tool i was thinking of.
i was sure simann's name was going to show up :biglaugh: