Recent content by pbunt911

This is a good point. I was hoping there would be a one-stop shop for just the basic tools that I need just to make things easier. However, I'm starting to see that piecing together a set over time as I need the tools might be best. For now, I just need 1/2" SAE sockets and wrenches plus a...

Thanks for all the input!! All I can say from these posts is that it seems increasingly difficult to find consistent quality from most major manufactures. I was in Atlanta this weekend for the Petit Le Mans and picked up a Cornwell catalog but I think they are pretty expensive (I forgot to ask...

Good call. I actually meant to include Wright in my post. I took a hard look at their stuff a few months ago and it seemed very high quality. Most of this new stuff is for a few antique tractor restorations so my tool application needs are pretty limited.

I usually enjoy the research involved in making a large investment but I've just about had it when it comes to finding the best bang for my buck in a set of wrenches and sockets. It's gone on for way too long and I just need to pull the trigger on something. All the truck brands seem...

Yeah, I looked all over for freight rates. I even put an ad on uShip and the best I could find was around $250. The seller said he uses a few shippers though his shop and got two quotes, one for $150 and one for $130. We agreed on $600 all in and that was the total price on his Paypal...

Well, for what's it's worth, I insisted we use Paypal for the transaction and he sent me an invoice. I guess there's still a chance he just doesn't deliver but I'd say it's no more or less likely than buying anything on e-bay; I'd presumably have the same recourse (whatever that may be) if he...

It's the KRA62C; the same 10-drawer model they sell currently. I think it's only a few years old. I've heard they're built like tanks and it's probably all the tool chest I'll ever need so I figure it's worth spending the extra coin.

I found someone selling a SO Heavy Duty Road Chest on another forum for $500 plus $100 freight shipping. He sent me a bunch of pics and it's in great shape aside from a few scrapes. I've always wanted one of these boxes but brand new they're WAY outside my price range. This one's actually...

Thanks everyone!! This is REALLY helpful!! I think I'll just start piecing things together as I go through this next tractor restoration, especially if I can find deals at pawn shops and on e-bay. I actually never had my own tools before. I was kinda like the shop "swingman" before I moved...

Thanks autoace!! That's VERY helpful! The Proto stuff does look pretty nice. Not sure I fully understand the moral issues surrounding hand tool ownership but I guess I'll take my chances.

You mean there's not one ratchet that's the clear, undisputed champ?!?! That's kinda what I figured. I guess what I'd really like to know is if any of these should be avoided for one reason or another. If not, I'll just pick based on price or appearance. I doubt I'll have a chance to get any...

Hey everybody!! I've spent some time snooping around this forum the past few days and it's been very helpful so far. I've wanted to put together a nice set of tools for about 10 years but always had such a hard time deciding what to buy that I would ultimately just give up. I'm not a...