New here/ need advice on tools

[tlpatter]

Hello all! Im new here on the forum and I thought that I would introduce myself. This is my first post on this site but I am a member of many other forums... mostly diesel performance related. I am aspiring to be an A&P mechanic. I currently have my airframe rating and I am taking my powerplant o&p at the end of September. I currently work for a cardboard box plant as a machine operator. When I get my powerplant rating I plan on exploring other employment options, in aviation of course, but I have also been offered a possible position in the maintenance department at my current job. I thought about going into maintenance for the time being until I found something in aviation that is suitable. Ive been lurking on here for a while and Ive already learned a lot but I still have some questions.... which are kind of time sensative... so here goes.

My student discounts with both snap on and macto end on Sept.1. I was wanting to take advantage of the discounts and get a few more tools before they ended. Ive already got a few things from snap on and have a general idea of other things that I want for now and will just continue to buy as I go. Dont wanna go too crazy... just getting about 500 worth max, like I said I already have some tools already. Im not one brand loyal and I dont mind buying used.

1. Snap on 6 peice instinct screwdriver set. I already have the ratcheting screwdrivers from snap on. My price is 55 dollars. I have also thought about getting a set of witte nature screwdrivers (not a big fan of the maxxpros with the microfiber) instead which are about the the same price but they are 5 peice set instead.

2. Snap on 4 peice micro pick set. My price is 20 bucks, so why not?

3. Snap on S80A 1/2 Ratchet. My price is 70. I already have the 1/4 and 3/8.

4. Wanted to get some locking flex head ratchets while I have the discount. I was thinking about getting the matco 88 flex in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2. My price 1/4= 53, 3/8=68, and 1/2=106. Then again I was thinking about just waiting and getting Armstrong Maxx.

5. Snap on 4 peice prybar set. My price 93... or should I just get mayhews.

I already have the snap on angle head wrenches in standard sizes (everything in aviation is standard and the maintenance guys dont need tools like that at work) and I thought about getting the flare nut wrench set RXFS605B. My price is 98 but then again I see used sets on ebay going for about the same price give or take a few bucks.

Im probably forgetting something but this post is getting kind of long. Just trying to get stuff that I should def get with the discounts. I am open to all suggestions. I look forward to everyone insight and look forward to learning from everyone.

 

[Wamsutta]

You're going to need a set of 1/4 drive flex sockets. Don't even think about cheaping out of those. The cheap ones don't flex over far enough which defeats the whole purpose of having them in the first place.

 

[92integra]

idk about that wamsutta my gear wrench set have been doing just fine for me, although the 10mm is more like a semi deep then a shallow

 

[tlpatter]

Doesn't sunex make the ones that match sells?

 

[rtole]

I prefer the snap on locking flex heads........if you dont, I prefer matco over the armstrong........I know they are kinda the same.......but I have 1 armstrong ratchet, and I hate it. That sqaured handle end really digs in your hand when you are pushing hard with the palm of your hand. It seems around here the armstrong is one of the more popular, I cant stand it. I got it for free, thank god. I would have buyers remorse if I had bought it. I dont like matco much......but the rounder profile on the end of the handle is better for me. If your breaking a bolt loose and you dont want to skin your knuckles, you dont wrap your fingers around the handle, is what I am talking about. Just used it today pulling the ****** on my jeep. (along with every other ratchet I own)

 

[1950mercury]

All these questions are no brainers in my mind...with your discount buy the snappy and matcos. At those prices whats there to think about. The matco prices are almost the same as armstrong. I have both both are nice but the matcos are nicer esp woth comfort handles

 

[davesnothere]

Buy it all now.

 

[tlpatter]

I really appreciate everyones responses. I guess ill be getting everything. haha