Another Wrench Thread

[toolslut6.0]

Snap on dead blows are really nice. I bought mac ks2 wrenches at diesel school. I use them every day. Don't skimp on wrenches because you will always use them.

 

[JonDick13926]

JonDick13926..... u need to get the industrial rep's phone number or email and he can order you whatever you want.

I believe that's who comes to the school. That's who I order from, because yes, he can order practically anything at a discount.

When I first got started in the program and heard about the discount, I went straight to the SEP site and was VERY disappointed at the terrible selection.

 

[JonDick13926]

My opinion of Blue Point isn't very high... If I'm gonna be a bear, might as well be a Grizzly... I'll spend the extra 60 on the SO set.

Understandable. I bought the Blue-Points and used the $100 or so that I saved (can't remember exact numbers) to buy other stuff.

 

[abvw]

SOEX are some of the best wrenches I've used. Other notable and worthy Snap-on purchases I've made (and couldn't live without):

PH3050B air hammer - shear rivets, separate ball joints, bearings, bushings and anywhere you need more than a few swing.
MG325 impact wrench - anvil brake on 10,000 rpm makes a big difference in handling, and has enough oomph to rip transmissions off with 40" extensions + swivels and not fling the bolts off into oblivion.
HBBD ball peins - very comfortable handle that can be gripped in two different length
Dual80 ratchets - the 1/4" and 3/8" are must haves for automotive, I've never touched a 1/2" ratchet.
Mid length sockets - 95% of work can be done with just these.

 

[92integra]

PH3050B air hammer - shear rivets, separate ball joints, bearings, bushings and anywhere you need more than a few swing.
MG325 impact wrench - anvil brake on 10,000 rpm makes a big difference in handling, and has enough oomph to rip transmissions off with 40" extensions + swivels and not fling the bolts off into oblivion.
HBBD ball peins - very comfortable handle that can be gripped in two different length
Dual80 ratchets - the 1/4" and 3/8" are must haves for automotive, I've never touched a 1/2" ratchet.

this guy hit the nail on the head ! i will second the mg325 and the ph3050b>>>>my favorite new tool!

i only use one 1/2" drive ratchet. the 24 incher is boss altho mine is not so it still does the job.

thanks for reminding me about the SO dead blows at that to my list ! damn you GJ.

 

[toolslut6.0]

this guy hit the nail on the head ! i will second the mg325 and the ph3050b>>>>my favorite new tool!

i only use one 1/2" drive ratchet. the 24 incher is boss altho mine is not so it still does the job.

thanks for reminding me about the SO dead blows at that to my list ! damn you GJ.

The Snap on air hammer is old news. I was using mine to remove rusted in boom pins and it would not know them out. Got my new style matco and it blew that snap on out of the water. Yes I oiled it. Yes I have plenty of air to both of them. And yes I was going at the same angle and with the same bit. Now everyone where I work is trading off and getting matcos like mine. They just plain and simple sound meaner and hit harder.

 

[Big Bad Jon]

Also, just buy Craftsman sockets. They are decent quality, and can be replaced with individual SO when they break. Then get the broken socket warranted and take it home.

Don't forget about MAC and Matco discounts too. I really like Mac's impact sockets and they were Craftsman price with the discount.

When I was in tech school I took on a second job and as many odd jobs as I could to buy tools. DO NOT GO INTO DEBT to buy tools this early in the game.

 

[Badasssapper67]

Williams Supercombos, Proto ASD or Wright Wrightgrip wrenches.

I'm partial to the Williams myself as I like the thicker beams not digging in to my palm.

I have to agree with the supercombos, not only are the beems thicker but they open end really grabs the fasteners and wont strip your nuts. They worked better on tube nuts than my proto line wrenches.