Recent content by hollopoint

I am up to the far north of you, Upper peninsula. I'll be sure to check out the classifieds here and check on Craigslist as well. Again, thank you to all who have contributed to this thread so far. I didn't think I'd get much for replies, but was surprisingly overwhelmed. All the different...

Again, thanks all for the replies and options. I'd quote multiple people in this post, but doing it from a phone and it's being buggy, so don't want to create multiplies responding to different quotes. Lots of good options out there it looks like, which is a good thing. Little mind boggling...

Thanks for chiming in. Those are some good points you made about other factors coming into play. I'm currently 30. I do a lot of work on my own vehicles, and others when needed. Anything from brake jobs and oil changes to transmissions and motors. Budget wise, I don't have new Snap-On money...

I should also ask how any of your experiences with warranties have been. I know ICON I can run right down to the store and pick up a new one, or call there parts department and order one. How is proto to deal with? My local Proto dealer said they are actually switching to Williams as they have...

Thanks everyone again for the opinions and options. I should have noted in my original post, I've mainly used just whatever brand any of the auto parts stores had in stock, and for the most part have been left pretty disappointed and bloodied up. Lots of ugga dugga living up here in the Salt...

Thanks for the replies so far guys. I appreciate the insight. I am wanting the most bang for the buck for sure, but also want them to last. In the end, I know I need to decide what ones will fit me the best. I wish the Taiwan sets came in a satin finish, it would make my decision much easier.

Hey fellas, new here, but have lurked for a long time and gained countless information. Finally in a good position to start out really acquiring good tools to have at home. Just been using random sets/ borrowing dads over the years. I'd like to start out with a nice complete set of combo...