Help Me Please.

[gsingh]

So this week I've found out what the most common tools are needed at my job. Most of them are Torx, Hex, and E-Torx. Short sockets, long ones, swivel torx.

Most of the mechanics have either Snap-on, or Matco. I was thinking about getting either S-K, or VIM. Do you guys have an opinions or recommendations? Would love to hear them and thanks in advance.

EDIT: Automotive Mechanic @ Mercedes

 

[dlcwent]

~What kind of mechanic are you? Auto or machine?

 

[bobcatdan]

I'd look at vim for bit sockets. I don't own vim, but I have a healthy amount of vim made Cornwell bit sockets. They are a second set to my SO, Mac and SK bit set. Can't say I ever broke one, overall damn good bits. SK are good, but if I had to do it again, I'd buy my 60 some piece Cornwell set again.

 

[Brownsfan]

I have the VIM made Cornwell set and it is damn good. I also have a USA made Craftsman set that I have had since 1996 and have never broken one. I mainly use the t-50 for seat belt bolts and it has held up nice.

 

[cosmik binturong]

make sure you only have regular Torx/E-Torx and not Torx Temper-resistant, Torx Plus, Torx Plus Temper-resistant or some of the numerous other variants like ttap, drivers might more or less fit(or not at all) but make a mess of the fastener head and help you lose lots of time 'cause you don't have the right bit...

as for sockets, i got Ko-ken(+ Beta, Würth and Sam branded ones), Sunex and some old french-made Facom. buy what you're comfortable with and has the of stuff you need(Ko-ken and Snap-on seem to have the two biggest Torx/variants range).


enjoy your new job.

 

[Dr.phil]

mac is what I use

 

[92integra]

im pretty sure he just started at mercedes

 

[92integra]

i would grab some vim for now just to get you buy so you dont have to borrow **** from everyone.... upgrade as you feel the need if you only find you use the **** out of a t25 or whatever but not much else screw it just buy a single snapon t25, that's if you feel like u need to upgrade...... i did this when i bought impact sockets i bought grey pnuematic and honestly i dont think ill ever need an "upgrade" good luck at the job man work hard and it will pay off