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Old 11-25-2007, 09:03 PM
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Ok guys so my parents said that they were only going to get me something this year that would be effective towards my future, my little brother is getting $350 worth of stuff so they said I had the same amount. I told them that I wanted tools lol, SO if you guys (and girls) could post up some useful tools that you have used over time and would never part with, brand, ect...
Old 11-25-2007, 09:15 PM
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i don't know any good companies, but a good wratchet set from sears is great. get one that comes with everything. get a whole toolbox with everything to fix anything.

good magnetic screwdriver set, wire cutting tool, a circular saw with metal grinding/sanding blades (just be careful). welding tool only if you make a damn business out of it!

i can't think of anything else. i did get a hyraulic lift tool for lifting up my car. it beats the scissor lift.
Old 11-25-2007, 10:13 PM
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Like HKC said, from sears Craftsman are the best for the price that I've seen so far, snap-on are REALLY nice but kind of unpractical in most cases.

I think they actually have a so many piece tool kit with a tool box for 350 there!
Old 11-25-2007, 10:40 PM
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QUOTE (KustomizedTiburon @ Nov 26 2007, 12:13 AM)
I think they actually have a so many piece tool kit with a tool box for 350 there!


I have this exact set, its nice and I love it. Craftsman is defiantly great for the money and if something breaks you just bring it back to sears and they give you a new one!
Old 11-25-2007, 10:42 PM
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you dont even need the whole $350 for a decent set from sears either. i think theres a set at about $150 that is decent.

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Look into some ratcheting wrenches with the extra cash after buying the set above /\ (good set btw)
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Ask Sparticus, he works at Sears..
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Ok thanks for those ideas, now what about drill stuff/bits ? Any specific ones?
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QUOTE (Nex @ Nov 25 2007, 11:42 PM)

Buy that set, and if you can, this (on sale days):
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009H0312000B?

My GF bought me that exact one which was on sale for $279. It's one of their larger tanks and comes with the $100 set of tools for free.
You have to catch it on those rare sale days like during Thanksgiving and Christmas time. But it always goes for $279 for all of it.

Believe me, many people say it's a luxury, but you don't know how much better you feel after saving hours of time and energy using it. I'm not nearly as tired after doing long projects on cars.
-The impact wrench is awesome when changing/removing tires. *Blip* *Blip* *Blip* *Blip* Done!
-You don't need to spend $0.50 airing up your tires.
-The air attachment acts like a yard blower. Also dries your car without using a rag. lol
-Removes crank pulley bolts easily. wink1.gif

Now that I have it, I couldn't live without it.
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i have THIS set... tools i LOVE it.. easy to carry around, securly closing drawers, tons of diff tools.

if these are tools for your car i would also STRONGLY recommend an air compressor and the following racheting open end wrenchs: 12mm, 14mm, 17mm at least.




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