oh yeah, and avoid the knipex lineman pliers too. Cutting regular 8/32 screws, my kleins have lasted years with no damage, knipex left notches in the cutting edges right away. For euro pliers it seems nws does a better heat treat to me
Narex are a huge step up, these craftsmans were pretty crappy from day one imo, maybe for going through nails and saving good chisels they could serve a purpose. If you are doing any precision woodworking, skip these, usa or not.
I believe they are same as ez red, mountain, Steelman and pretty much all of the others, tekton I see has the same but 6or instead of spline.
I have the Steelman, prob shouldn't figure on this style as your only set, handy sometimes
I love a good 'merican tool as much as the next guy but no options led me to a little hf unit and mine works great. I would just return them until you get a good one and never be dumb enough to get under a car supported completely by it (should never do that anyway). No reason to pay double...
Anyone know who makes these?
http://m.costco.com/Cat-52"-Tool-Chest-and-Cabinet-Combo.product.100283666.html
I'm guessing maybe Waterloo?
Anybody have any experience with them?
I am a cabinet and millwork contractor and have installed miles of base, I use a 15 and nail into studs when doing it for someone. When doing my own houses I use my pops old trick, put a bead of adhesive caulk down the back and then tack it on with an 18 gauge. Theres way less holes to fill...