Recent content by jack1971

I think its been a good discussion and lots of information. Here are my preference, 1. Try to find an old CM (Made in USA). 2. Buy a 3/4 with adapter(3/4->1/2) from HF(seems it will take lot of torque). Though adding adapter will reduce clearance. 3. Duralast (The only reason I did not like it...

The duralast one is made in Taiwan but its is HF type head as stated by "diggerrick". Also as he said there are some degree of play in the joint. Not sure if this types are subject to expand or break more often than the other type(CM or GeerWrench type). Though CM's are now a days made in China...

I need to buy a 1/2" breaker bar. Now a days Craftsman are mostly China made and they have 18" max. I also looked in Autozone store (Duralast Brand) 24" . both of them are within close price range. Can anyone with experience of using those tools tell me which one should be a better buy as of...

Thanks "smothers33" and "EmptyWallet" . I appreciate both of your feedback. This is a very Good forum for help on tools.

I did a bit size comparison and found these are the numbers.

So which one you end up buying and how is that holding up? ATD has 32pc and VIM has 26pc. The price are pretty close. I am not sure about the quality deference. Both COO are "Taiwan" , S2 and Vim says its black phosphate coating. ATD may not have any coating. Now a actual user can say how good...

Previously I posted that tooltopia customer service told ATD set it made in china. But I think sometime they have a very little idea or does not have access to the actual product. They gave me same COO = china on a sunex tool. But when I got the product it said "Taiwan". So it may be the ATD is...

Kobalt tools at lowes -Made in ??? Its used to be supplied by a good US manufacturer before , now who supply them? anyone knows How is the quality now a days.

Duralast and Craftsman. Not much interested about HF as I heard they are mostly made in China. Now a days CM also making lot of china - hope the quality still same as previous US made. I try to stick to US made if I can afford. 2nd option is Taiwan made. That's why I was inclined to Duralast...

Any idea about build quality and reliability?

Does Anyone know about the quality of this tools? http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Duralast-8-pcs-metric-crowfoot-wrench-set/_/N-25fu?itemIdentifier=914109_0_0_...

I sent out a note to ToolTopia customer service and they told me this product is made in China and has only 1 year warranty. Does anyone know about this. My idea was this is made in Taiwan and had a Lifetime Warranty. If that is the case how come on ebay same set is selling saying Lifetime Warranty.

I appreciate all the reply and suggestion about my post. I will not be using them in Shop, mostly Saturday mechanic works on and home use. So as someone suggested VIM product also(not sure if they have a complete set as this ATD set) which one would be my best choice? Or if there is a third...

Does anyone know if this brand tool is any good. I am planning to buy ATD Tools (ATD13783) 32 pc. Master Hex Bit Socket Set. Not sure where they are made of (COO). This set seems most complete. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks