400 HO Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Just got a $300 Giftcard from Sears from my Mom for Xmas. Looking to buy some serious tools.. If it were you, what would you spend it on?? I know the 1st thing I'm buying is a torque wrench... what else??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 the ratchet combination wrenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgbdbn Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 I just picked up the 151 piece mechanics tool set for right around $100. Comes in its own box too. Just doesn`t have large sockets in it, other than that it`s pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 what tools do you have now, but berto is right ratcheting wrenches would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400 HO Posted December 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 I have alot of misc. sockets and screwdrivers. What I need are wrenches and a nice tool chest. I think I'm going to get once of those 9 drawer cabinet thing-ees. I also need a nice set of pliers... Just wanted to throw this out and see if there are certain tools that you guys "can't live without" sort of thing. I also thought about getting a compressor and maybe look into pnewmatic (sp) tools as well. Does anyone on here really use a compressor for anything besides pumping up tires???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 well you can probably buy a couple nice sets and that card = owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 most bang for the buck would be a complete mechanics tools set. 300 should get a large set that comes with alot of stuff. sell your existing stuff that you replace with the new stuff and use that money to buy the ratcheting wrenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harris92 Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Ryan (pgsrt-4) just bought me a 151 piece craftsman tool set for christmas. Its amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Hell yeah I did, Clark helped too, I think big papa's advice sounds like a good idea that way you'll have new tools and get the others tools you wanted, killing two birds with one stone. smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 never sell your tools. just buy a bigger box smile.gif if you get ratchet wrenches get the gear-wrench brand way better than the craftsman ones and sears sells them too for slightly less money. craftsman used to have a nice pliers set that had needlenose, slip joint pliers, channellocks, side cuts and linesman pliers. if you work on alot of old rusty crusty stuff like I do you may want a good set of vise grips. some other can't live without tools bench grinder drill press (portable) bench vise good set of drum brake tools air chisel die grinder just some more ideas have fun shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbirdchick Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 sears had a nice ball bearing tool chest set for $399 they are nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 I like using a pipe wrench, propane torch, or vise grips on the really tuff bolts. If you ain't got many tools a good set with a little bit of everything would be a good start. Also the tool cases alot of those sets come in are pretty much junk unless its a metal tool box. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitamincj Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Originally posted by Ponti-Yacker: ... Does anyone on here really use a compressor for anything besides pumping up tires???? Oh heck yes. Air tools elevate your wrenching to a whole new level. An impact wrench is a must have tool in my opinion(Air or electrical). 300 beans doesn't necessary get you a lot in the way of air tools/compressor so if you are still needing to add conventional tools to your set then get those first. I will agree with Tractor on the vise grips being nice. I never needed vice grips until I needed them, ya know? Above all, have fun spending the money man. CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpurdy2003 Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Buy star and allen wrenches. Too many times I have found myself needing them and not expecting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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