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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:10:36 PM EDT
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when they get oil soaked just hose them down with brake cleaner. they come out looking brand new!
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way to much work 
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do they make any that are thin and dont soak it or, or soak up grease? Nitrile gloves over them 
way to much work
but my wife is RN so we happen to have a few boxes of gloves laying around |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:12:08 PM EDT
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I wouldn't buy non-reversible. I also wouldn't even consider buying the snapon ones, considering the bluepoint offerings are actually much better, they have a reversible flexhead which is almost unheard of and is much cheaper than the s/o ones.
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:15:26 PM EDT
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I wouldn't buy non-reversible. I also wouldn't even consider buying the snapon ones, considering the bluepoint offerings are actually much better, they have a reversible flexhead which is almost unheard of and is much cheaper than the s/o ones. i saw some that where reversible, but they where $89 for the same set i got for $30 |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:24:40 PM EDT
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I found this interesting
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/tools/129429-kobalt-tools-its-shame.html
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:25:54 PM EDT
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Are they guaranteed for life like Craftsman? Fucking LOL. Well for the life of Sears, what's that 2-7 years at best? |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:26:04 PM EDT
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i saw some that where reversible, but they where $89 for the same set i got for $30 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I wouldn't buy non-reversible. I also wouldn't even consider buying the snapon ones, considering the bluepoint offerings are actually much better, they have a reversible flexhead which is almost unheard of and is much cheaper than the s/o ones. i saw some that where reversible, but they where $89 for the same set i got for $30 You don't need reversible till you NEED reversible. Wait till you back a motor mount bolt all the way out to the frame and cant get the wrench off to reverse it, and end up using a 3 foot long pry bar to try and and move the engine enough to get the wrench off. Never again. |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:28:00 PM EDT
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87% of ARFcom tool threads be like A "SNAP ON!!!!!!!! OMGWTFBBQ! BUY SNAP ON EVERYTHING!" Q "Can anyone recommend me a socket set that won't break the bank? I'm on a budget." A "SNAP ON!!!!!! FAP FAP FAP FAP" |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:28:55 PM EDT
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Would a wrench ratcheting set be worth $30? or is it just junk and i need to get Snap On  You're getting seven wrenches for $30. Sure, it's worth it. Ratcheting wrenches are a great addition to the toolbox & really come in handy in tight spots. In my experience, the difference between cheep tools and expensive ones is abuse performance. For example, any wrench will turn a fastener; but when the torque gets high & you add a cheater bar, that's where the more expensive ones generally show their worth. |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:32:41 PM EDT
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87% of ARFcom tool threads be like "Can anyone recommend me some tools to use around the house for small maintenance and building the kids Christmas toys?" "SNAP ON!!!!!!!! OMGWTFBBQ! BUY SNAP ON EVERYTHING!" Just like every other subject on this board. A competition on who can think of the most expensive thing out there. "I only use xxxxx, because it's my money and I want the best." |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:39:28 PM EDT
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They are fine if you like your tools made in Communist China.
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:40:39 PM EDT
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They are fine if you like your tools made in Communist China. Made in Taiwan
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:42:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They are fine if you like your tools made in Communist China. I thought ARFcom flocked to buy as many cheap Chinese guns as possible?
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:44:02 PM EDT
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I have a set of HF ones that have been life savers working on my german car
But I'm absolutely frightened they'll fail one day and I'll bust my knuckles on something
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:44:33 PM EDT
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87% of ARFcom tool threads be like Q "Can anyone recommend me some tools to use around the house for small maintenance and building the kids Christmas toys?" A "SNAP ON!!!!!!!! OMGWTFBBQ! BUY SNAP ON EVERYTHING!" Q "Can anyone recommend me a socket set that won't break the bank? I'm on a budget." A "SNAP ON!!!!!! FAP FAP FAP FAP" Get the kids snap on tools as toys
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:47:19 PM EDT
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I have been picking up some tools to have in our new RV trailer. Our Trucks are Toyotas, so I need Standard tools for the trailer. Picked up a wrench set from Sears on the way home the other day...Made In China. I had heard they were making more and more of ther was being made in China. I usually buy a set of their $20 tools marked down to $9.99 for Christmas for the guys I work with on the boat. Primarily because they were American made and decent quality. When I saw that they were now made in China I put them back down and walked out of the store. Some of their stuff is still made in America but you have to look at everything. I ordered a half a dozen mini mag lights off Amazon. at least they are still made in America. |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:53:32 PM EDT
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You're getting seven wrenches for $30. Sure, it's worth it. Ratcheting wrenches are a great addition to the toolbox & really come in handy in tight spots. In my experience, the difference between cheep tools and expensive ones is abuse performance. For example, any wrench will turn a fastener; but when the torque gets high & you add a cheater bar, that's where the more expensive ones generally show their worth. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Would a wrench ratcheting set be worth $30? or is it just junk and i need to get Snap On You're getting seven wrenches for $30. Sure, it's worth it. Ratcheting wrenches are a great addition to the toolbox & really come in handy in tight spots. In my experience, the difference between cheep tools and expensive ones is abuse performance. For example, any wrench will turn a fastener; but when the torque gets high & you add a cheater bar, that's where the more expensive ones generally show their worth. I'm ok with cheap as long as they are sized correctly. I used to have a really cheap socket set and nothing fit the sizes it was supposed to. Everything was either just a little bit loose or a little bit tight. I was happy to replace them. |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 11:04:17 PM EDT
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Anyting other than Snap On is shit unless it's a cresent wrench. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Anyting other than Snap On is shit unless it's a cresent wrench. I almost bought a Crescent wrench but they were made in CHINA . . . 
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Junk!!! Get gear wrench. Same as snap on Odd, the set of Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches I bought say "made in China" Granted they seem to work well and I use them every day but it's only been a year so far. Sears has the 20 piece set on sale for $50 regularly. Most of what I have is Craftsman and some of it's 30 years old. Took in a couple worn out phillips screwdrivers and got free replacements. Had to disassemble the ratchet wrenches a while back to clean and regrease them. |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 11:11:36 PM EDT
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I have a few Kobalt tools. I have nothing bad to say about them.
Also, check out Channel Locks offerings. They're made in America, and reasonably priced. https://www.channellock.com/ |
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Posted: 12/20/2014 11:30:14 PM EDT
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Weekend warriors with money to burn use snap on and mac. People who rely on tools for a living have figured out what "budget brands" are GTG. Kobalt is on that list. You wouldn't use a 1/4 inch drive socket to break a half inch bolt lose, so don't use your ratcheting wrenches to break stuff lose and you'll be fine. Plus if/ when they break, you run them to Lowes and exchange instead of waiting on the tool truck.
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Posted: 12/20/2014 11:49:55 PM EDT
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Been buying Kobalt since they came out. Use them on the farm and maintenance on our vehicles. Never had a problem with any of their tools. Getting a discount helps also.
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Posted: 12/21/2014 1:31:37 AM EDT
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You don't necessarily need snap on. Look into gearwrench brand. I picked up a SAE and metric set for $30 each on sale.
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Posted: 12/21/2014 1:43:38 AM EDT
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Kobalt has the best "store brand" tools going right now IMHO. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you are not making a living with them they are fine Kobalt has the best "store brand" tools going right now IMHO. Agree. Much better than the Husky brand from Home Depot. |
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Posted: 12/21/2014 2:00:55 AM EDT
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The only things worth buying off the truck are things that the local store won't have or something that can't afford to break in BFE.
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Posted: 12/21/2014 2:02:43 AM EDT
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If you are not making a living with them they are fine If you're gonna use them for important stuff every day of the week, save your $$$ for the Snap-On. And don't bother with the guy in the truck. Find an Industrial Dealer, their prices are cheaper. |
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Posted: 12/21/2014 2:35:07 PM EDT
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well i went back today and got some more stuff
50% off is just hard to pass up |
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Posted: 12/21/2014 2:44:57 PM EDT
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well i went back today and got some more stuff
50% off is just hard to pass up What all is 50%? Is it store specific or all lowes. |
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Posted: 12/21/2014 2:52:52 PM EDT
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What all is 50%? Is it store specific or all lowes. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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well i went back today and got some more stuff
50% off is just hard to pass up What all is 50%? Is it store specific or all lowes. i believe its all of them. i got both ratcheting wrench sets, a set of three channel lock pliers, and a big ass set of assorted pliers, cutters. |
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Posted: 12/21/2014 2:58:15 PM EDT
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Junk!!! Get gear wrench. Same as snap on Not even close |
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Posted: 12/21/2014 3:00:27 PM EDT
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i believe its all of them. i got both ratcheting wrench sets, a set of three channel lock pliers, and a big ass set of assorted pliers, cutters. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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well i went back today and got some more stuff
50% off is just hard to pass up What all is 50%? Is it store specific or all lowes. i believe its all of them. i got both ratcheting wrench sets, a set of three channel lock pliers, and a big ass set of assorted pliers, cutters. http://www.lowes.com/pd_464613-16878-55740_0__?productId=50029420&Ntt=koblat&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dkoblat&facetInfo= http://www.lowes.com/pd_338362-22328-85557_0__?productId=3362534&Ntt=koblat&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dkoblat&facetInfo= http://www.lowes.com/pd_338361-22328-85556_0__?productId=3362658&Ntt=koblat&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dkoblat&facetInfo= http://www.lowes.com/pd_464614-16878-55754_0__?productId=50029422&Ntt=koblat&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dkoblat%26page%3D2&facetInfo= http://www.lowes.com/pd_464646-16878-55727_0__?productId=50029438&Ntt=koblat&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dkoblat%26page%3D2&facetInfo= This is everything i got, but there's a lot more thats 50% off |
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Posted: 12/21/2014 3:03:31 PM EDT
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I've got quite a few different brands of ratcheting wrenches, the kobalt ones are GTG but blue point is my favorite.
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Posted: 12/21/2014 3:03:40 PM EDT
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I've owned Kobalt tools for 5+ years & I've always found them to be more than adequate for the money vs. Snap On.
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Posted: 12/21/2014 4:28:44 PM EDT
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There are small sutle differences, but again not thing that most would notice or really need. I too have a mixture of craftsman, snap-on and harbor freight tools. Generally the snap on tools are my torque wrenches and some small things I picked up. I did notice a difference in the engagement points of all the ratchets craftsman versus harbor freight versus snap on. The teeth on the gears on the snap on are smaller, and more, you don't need to move as much to get it to engage. Worth it? depends on what you need it for. |
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Posted: 12/21/2014 4:40:16 PM EDT
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Are they guaranteed for life like Craftsman? Yes, they are. Take it to the store and get a replacement. (I work for Lowe's) |
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Posted: 12/21/2014 5:08:20 PM EDT
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so if i break one, do i have to take the whole set back to lowes or just the one i broke? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Are they guaranteed for life like Craftsman? Yes. Break it, take it back, they replace it, you go home. I have a set like that, haven't let me down with the same usage you are describing. That being said, since they are ratcheting wrenches, I tend not to abuse them. If something is really stuck. I try a socket or non-ratcheting wrench first to break it loose. so if i break one, do i have to take the whole set back to lowes or just the one i broke? Just the broken tool. All their hand tools have a lifetime warranty. If they no longer sell whatever you are returning, they will give you a similar replacement. They'll even replace lost sockets, but you have to get them through the mail and pay shipping for each piece. |
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