I was just told that I have too many tools. Have a craftsman 26" rollaround & top chest full as well as a craftsman 40" rollaround full.

The way I see it is that its better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it. It sucks trying to work on something when you don't have the right tools.

Mine are scattered around my property so I have plenty of room still in my tool box.

I'm really running short on places to put stuff in my tool box, but compared to my boss its just a tinker toy set. As long as your gonna use them and you can pay the rent I say you cant have enough tools. And if it makes the job easier then all the better.

In short, no.

Just look at sockets, you need 12 and 6 point in Metric and SAE in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drives. You need ratcheting wrenches, wrencheting ratchets, etc...

Actually, ratcheting wrenches are pretty much pointless if you have the correct accessories for your "normal" ratchets IMO.

But you are right on the 12pt & 6pt sockets, not to mention 8pt sockets (I really need to find a set of 8pts). Then you have the impact sockets as well as the normal sockets, etc etc.

ratcheting wrenches, wrencheting ratchets, bamboozling breakers and snafoodling sockets!

/seuss

But yeah, i have a 40" full of the expensive ones... and they're starting to rust from sitting in my damn basement. Suck.

To your question, I would say yes.

For instance, there are too many tools on this website.

^^:rofl:

But, no, you can never have too many tools. It sucks when you don't a tool you need and you need to take time and go buy it.

Actually, ratcheting wrenches are pretty much pointless if you have the correct accessories for your "normal" ratchets IMO.

But you are right on the 12pt & 6pt sockets, not to mention 8pt sockets (I really need to find a set of 8pts). Then you have the impact sockets as well as the normal sockets, etc etc.

I've had a few instances where ratcheting wrenches fit the bill perfectly. Yes, a normal wrench will do, but this is a hair faster, and makes that cool sound.

Yes you have too many tools. I'll take some off your hands.

That would be a big fat NO. I have three tool boxes myself.

I need more tools. I have two sets of 6 pt 3/8" drive, and a 1/2" drive set as well, along with metric ratcheting wrenches, and some metric box wrenches and screwdrivers. I need to get some deep-wells, aside from my 13/16" impact socket. I suppose I need to get more SAE crap, even if I'm not using it now, I may down the line.

most important tools: Big sledgehammer (must be nicknamed Thor), big prybar, big slidehammer.

I need more 6 pt sockets
thats pretty much what all my sockets are. The only 12pt sockets I have are my 1/2" drive ones. I also have a complete metcric & standard 6pt combo wrenches, those were a good buy. Need both the 6 and 12pt wrenches though just for the differences in access.

I need to get some deep-wells
Even though I don't much care for a lot of Snap-On tools, their semi-deep sockets look like the ticket. There have been several times lately when the standard depth wouldn't get onto the nut and the deep couldn't get in to access it and I couldn't get a wrench on it because I don't have the flex end wrenches.

What don't you like about Snap-On tools? (just wondering)

I just go to someone elses house and use their tools... and normally talk them into doing the work.

What don't you like about Snap-On tools? (just wondering)

Overpriced.

An associate of mine has some German made sockets and wrenches that have lasted 30 years with regular use, narry a problem, and less than half the cost of Snap-on.

PSHH.

Well, yeh, if you buy off the trucks it'll be overpriced.

Digital Tq Wrench on a Snap On Truck...800 Bucks. o_O

I got mine after calibration for $115

Seriously, you just don't buy off those trucks. :P

/me picked up a Fluke 187 (http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/Fluke+187+189.htm) yesterday for $100.

Thank you Craigslist!

All of my sockets are 6 pt. I've had horrible experiences with 12 pt, especially while working on my FC....

I would like a 3/8" 12 pt set though, because they work on every nut and bolt I've ever used.

I need to get a good u-joint, too.

The average DIY home mechanic doesn't need 12pt unless they need to hammer them onto some really rusty bolts :P

What don't you like about Snap-On tools? (just wondering)
well, let me re-phrase that, I don't like most Snap-On tools. I love their sockets, really like their prybars and specialty tools, but can't stand their wrenches. The wrenches are too narrow to be comfortable when using for long periods of time. The last time I was using a Snap-On combo wrench we were building a sled trailer and it was just tearing my hands up. Craftsman & Wright's are GTG though. (Wright, if you don't know, is about as expensive as Snap-On).

I kinda agree with you.

I bought a Craftsman professional set instead of a Snap-on set for just that reason :)

However, I use a rag when pushing on my wrenches anyway cuz wrenches usually tear you up no matter what when you're using them all day. The Snap-On wrenches (newer ones) have these odd indents, supposedly for grabbing the nut better without stripping it.

I've never noticed a difference.

I really like the new ratcheting closed-end wrenches... makes things easier for us lazy folks.

I like buying a set of shitty tools for 20 bucks, and when they break I don't give a shit because I can go get another set.

I like buying a set of shitty tools for 20 bucks, and when they break I don't give a shit because I can go get another set.

ITs not the tools you should worry aobut, its rounding off nuts and bolts with the cheap shit that makes paying a little more for good tools worth it. I cant tell you how many times that my dads cheap chinese shit has made our lives that much more diffficult.

I like buying a set of shitty tools for 20 bucks, and when they break I don't give a shit because I can go get another set.

Steel is right, that stuff makes your life a living nightmare.

Whether it strips a bolt in an imposable to reach place, or one of the sockets shatters at a time when no store is open, it really sucks.

Also, $20 can't possibly buy you even a remote fraction of the tools you need to adequately work on a car, even if they're total crap.

But crap tools, whether the difference between a 32 tooth crapperatchet and a 72 tooth swivel ratchet, or the difference between a screw out that shatters and one that doesn't, definitely can make the difference between a 1 hour job and a 10 hour job.

The average DIY home mechanic doesn't need 12pt unless they need to hammer them onto some really rusty bolts :P

Bullshit. When I had to put a clutch in my old Civic, the rear driveshaft used 12 point sockets at both ends...

And I know I've used them elsewhere. I forget where though...

Bullshit. When I had to put a clutch in my old Civic, the rear driveshaft used 12 point sockets at both ends...

And I know I've used them elsewhere. I forget where though...

Yeh, note I said "average"

How many people have 4WD Civics? :P

civicz gotz teh drivesh4tz?

I buy my tools at Harbor Freight. They've taken everything I've thrown at them, my dad breaks the 1/4" drive allens a bit at work, though. But my two sets of something are still cheaper than anything else, and who doesn't like lifetime gaurantees?

:bigthumb:

I buy a lot of tools from Harbor Freight, they're a good deal for a lot of stuff.

Unfortunately a lot of their stuff is total useless garbage.

And some of it is not meant for everyday use.

However, I use a rag when pushing on my wrenches anyway cuz wrenches usually tear you up no matter what when you're using them all day.thats what gloves are for :) Mechanix gloves blow though, I used to wear holes in them in a month or less. I've started wearing Black Stallion Tool Hanz. Had one pair for going on almost four months now and the stitching is just barely starting to show wear.

The Snap-On wrenches (newer ones) have these odd indents, supposedly for grabbing the nut better without stripping it.
Craftsman has that too, its supposed to put the torque onto the flats of the nut/bolt instead of on the points like a traditional wrench/socket does. From what I've read it limits the ammount of rounded bolts that happen. Don't own any of them though.

This thread just made me remember I have three Snap-On ratchets somewhere that are "getting repaired." Probably in transit or sitting at Snap-On. There aren't any tool trucks here and had to actually send it in. Slow fuckers anyway.

Also, $20 can't possibly buy you even a remote fraction of the tools you need to adequately work on a car, even if they're total crap.




Autozone or Advance Auto sells a POS 928 piece tool kit for 19.99. I know...I have bought 4 of them. :-D

Blah blah blah Black Stallion Tool Hanz. blah bling bling blah

Serioulsy? Awesome, I'm going to have to look into that. I usually cant wear gloves because they always make the pointer finger a half inch to short for me. Thanks! :D

. . . Psst . . . where do you buy those?


Autozone or Advance Auto sells a POS 928 piece tool kit for 19.99. I know...I have bought 4 of them. :-D

I stand by what I said :)

. . . Psst . . . where do you buy those?
local welding supply store that is part of the "Gases Plus" chain.

You might try the Airgas that is close to you:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=airgas&near=Silver+Spring,+MD&ie=UTF8&ll=38.995707,-77.027893&spn=1.043811,1.793518&z=9&om=1

edit:

btw, I missed a 'd' in the name of the gloves Tool Handz (http://www.revcoindustries.com/catalog/tool-handz-plus-reinforced-snugfitting-gloves-synthetic-p-442.html)

:bigthumb:

I buy a lot of tools from Harbor Freight, they're a good deal for a lot of stuff.

Unfortunately a lot of their stuff is total useless garbage.

And some of it is not meant for everyday use.

The ratchets aren't so great, but the sockets themselves are.

Some is bad, some is good, I stay away from the bad.

And I got that really nice $200 2-ton blue racing jack for $80. :D

You know, the bad part about having this many tools is trying to figure out how to organize them in the new box.

What do you guys use for organizing? I tried the Hanson trays, they are allright but don't have big enough spacing for my impact sockets. Going back to using the Wright clip rails (biggest assortment of sizes I've found) and a couple of the Ernst socket and wrench organizers.

BTW, post up pics of your toolboxes if ya got em :D

I like magnet strips.

You know, the bad part about having this many tools is trying to figure out how to organize them in the new box.

What do you guys use for organizing? I tried the Hanson trays, they are allright but don't have big enough spacing for my impact sockets. Going back to using the Wright clip rails (biggest assortment of sizes I've found) and a couple of the Ernst socket and wrench organizers.

BTW, post up pics of your toolboxes if ya got em :D

Fuck organization. I've only got a 23x14" toolbox right now, and it's working for what I need so far, which is just average run of the mill stuff, nothing too involved. I've got the more important tools on top and less important on the bottom. It's a huge mess, but I know it well.

BLARGH AIRGAS

Awesome! Thanks! :D

BTW, post up pics of your toolboxes if ya got em :D

OK, I'll try and grab pics tonight and post them tommorow.

This entire thread is a toolbox.