New Guy Here, building my collection.

[CamaroKid]

Let me start off by thanking everyone for the links and info I've used to build my tool collection thus far.

I grew up in my fathers shop using worn out Sears and Craftsman tools with some odd and end Chinese stuff here and there. I've been buying my own stuff for a while now and I've hit some snags and I'm hoping you guys can help me out. I don't have access to a truck so I'm looking at storefront/online only.

I'm looking for some torx/hex bit sockets but not sure what brands to look at. I've used SK but they're a little steep for me. Any good alternatives? How do the lisle sets hold up?

Also a good set of torx drivers

I was looking at these but they seem really cheap.


http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Sktools/SKTRXSET.html

 

[merbie]

vim are a good option

 

[metaldad]

you have a menards near?
masterforce drivers are USA pratt reed and the wrenches / sockets are USA apex

 

[Askme42]

Let me start off by thanking everyone for the links and info I've used to build my tool collection thus far.

I grew up in my fathers shop using worn out Sears and Craftsman tools with some odd and end Chinese stuff here and there. I've been buying my own stuff for a while now and I've hit some snags and I'm hoping you guys can help me out. I don't have access to a truck so I'm looking at storefront/online only.

I'm looking for some torx/hex bit sockets but not sure what brands to look at. I've used SK but they're a little steep for me. Any good alternatives? How do the lisle sets hold up?

Also a good set of torx drivers

I was looking at these but they seem really cheap.


http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Sktools/SKTRXSET.html

I that's a pretty good set I would say. Nothing special but good enough.

 

[CamaroKid]

I don't need fancy just stuff that works. Haha. Thanks.

 

[CamaroKid]

you have a menards near?
masterforce drivers are USA pratt reed and the wrenches / sockets are USA apex

There's one like 60 miles away. If I make my way up there I'll check it out thanks!

 

[metaldad]

There's one like 60 miles away. If I make my way up there I'll check it out thanks!

they run 11% off specials all the time.

 

[oldldh]

Proto J9302C Torx Yellow Handle Classic Professional Drivers...

Available with a little search...Made in the USA...

Good set...

Should be able to find a set for less than $ 70.00...

But...

If you want to cover just about every kind of screw known to man...

The Proto J9900C 36 piece Classic Professional set will handle that...

For a little over $ 300.00...I have the set, and they are the best drivers I've ever used...

 

[CamaroKid]

vim are a good option

I've never heard of vim. Did a quick google search and couldn't find anything. Do they have a parent company?

 

[JBradley500]

VIM tools is quite popular. Aka Durston manufacturing I believe.