Any Good Hand Tool Kit?

[idontknow312]

Hi every. I was wondering if there is any good hand tool kit? Last time i bought a hand tool kit it pretty much failed me. This guy that was repairing my gutter's had to use my hammer to knocked off this big frozen chucked of ice that clogged my gutter. The hammer pretty much bent in half and he critisize my items. So is there any reliable hand tools that you guys use. Or have tested and find it pretty reliable.

FYI i was using HUSKEY because i found this kit on sale in Canadian Tire's.

[gertk]

Personally I like craftsman because everything is guarenteed for life. Most hand tools are, but the problem is you have to spend money on shipping and send them into a repair shop and wait to get something in return. There is basically a Sears in a 20 miles radius of us at all times. I have taken a couple of screw drivers in Sears and it has never been a problem. They just grab one of the shelf and send me on my way. Nice and easy. Thays why I like craftsman because it is very convienent.

[idontknow312]

I wish i had an sears store around me. To bad there isn't though. The only closest store around me with some hand tools is Canadian Tires. It seems like they have kinda turn in HD in some ways of advertising a lot of this one product call JOBMATE/JOB MATE items. Has anyone tried them yet?

[NY Tool Worker]

I have never heard of jobmate tools. I agree with Gertk about Craftsman tools. Personally I use Snap on tools. Only reason is because I use to be an auto mechanic and had all these toold when I left the job. The only nock against Craftsman is their gas power tools. I would stay away from them, they suck. I bough a weedwacker, trimmer and blower. In about a year in a half everything broke, junk. I do like their power tools. MAybe they just have a crappy manufacture for their gas power stuff.

To answer your question. Sometimes going cheap isn't tool bad esp if your not going to use them a lot. In this case I would spend a couple extra bucks and get a good tool. I have gone cheap on hand tools before and I end up getting more frusterated becuase they don't feel the same, they strip things easier etc. I know you don't have a Sears by you, but maybe you can check them out on their website. I just think Snap on tools are over priced. Great tools and I like them, but expensive.

[idontknow312]

Whats the difference between these two?

Mastercraft and Mastercraft Maximum? Are they better quality then one another or they are just different names that they charge one more then the other?

I have recently receive our Canadian Tire's flyer and it seems like they are still selling some Mastercraft tools.

I have spotted a 40piece screw driver set from mastercraft for $49.99 and i was wondering if it was worth it ( they don't seem to have that quick snatch that you men/women been talking about).

[gertk]

Good question. Let me ask my buddy at work on Monday and I will get back to you.

[idontknow312]

Good question. Let me ask my buddy at work on Monday and I will get back to you.

So were you able to contact your buddy?

[gertk]

Sorry, but I have been busy the last couple of days. He wasn't sure the complete difference, but the metal is a little more pure and he thinks a little better. His opinion was spend the money and get the better quality because these are tools that you buy once in your life.

[idontknow312]

I would like to say I bought a Leatherman Wave!! I was wondering does Multi-Tools counts as a hand tool (The Leatherman Wave can have bits put into it. It's only like $20 for a 20 piece set of bits!)?

[cdfer]

For pliers and cutters I like Kline . For drivers ditto . The Kline 10 in one and 11 in one drivers are musthave items in any toolpouch . For wrenches , and Sockets I go with Mac and Snap On .

Congrats on your Wave , I have rocked Multi's for years , very usefull items . Get a Leatherman Universal Tool Adaptor - that way it will use 1/4" hex bits .

Chris