Whyte Rhyno
Tremor Addict
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2020
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- Location
- Montana
- Current Ride
- 2020 F250 Lariat 6.7 Powerstroke
- Current Ride #2
- 1974 F250 Highboy
Just quick off-topic question/ discussion. Just wondering what everyone of you guys think about the hand-tool options out there. I've got a small suburban garage and I'm a "white-collar" guy who likes to tinker in the garage so I'm no professional but I do value quality. My focus isn't so much to buy the cheapest tools out there but I also don't think that the most expensive item is the best just based on price alone. I had a great set of vintage Anderson-made craftsman tools when I was younger but had to get rid of them when I went to medical school. When I graduated I was broke so most of my current tools were crappy and inexpensive harbor freight items that got the job done but left a lot to be desired when it came to fit and finish and tolerances. I've stripped many a bolt head due to the slack in their wrenches and sockets. So that brings me to my question. I'm looking to slowly update and upgrade my tool collection to some quality stuff from a reputable manufacturer. I'd rather stick to American made products to keep my fellow countrymen employed. Obvious options include snap-on, matco, cornwell, and sk. I'm favoring sk since they do make most if not all their hand tools in the USA and their prices are pretty good when compared to snap-on for example. Any opinions? I know i probably just let loose a grenade and I'm looking forward to the back and forth to follow. I won't be making a $20k bulk buy but will slowly buy up sets as I need them. Doing this Highboy restoration has left me wanting some better tools.