Moose97
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Pro's and Con's...
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Tekton tools
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RPH
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Boy has bought to use on his farm. Has not had any complaint and feels there a great value for the money.
d.mcfarland
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I think you are going to have to specify which tool.
flying eyeball
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never heard of them.
There are a few posts on GJ regarding Tekton. The overall perception is they are a good value. I prefer Tekton over Craftsman and the big box store brands. I think they are better or equal quality at a lower price. Most of the stuff is made in Taiwan but a few things are made in the USA (pliers, screwdrivers..) and unfortunately some in China. They clearly list the COO on the Tekton website. I've purchased most of my Tekton items when they go on sale on Amazon. I haven't needed to warrantee a tool but everyone says Tekton has excellent customer service. Overall a great value if you are looking for good tools in the mid price range.
Jeremy77
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I've got metric 3/8 deep impacts, screwdrivers, 3/8 socket set, long reach duckbills plus a few other items. Been happy with everything and can't really say anything bad about them as all the tools have performed well. The customer service IS great. Ordered the 3/8 set online and when it arrived, the swivel joint was missing the detent ball. One e mail and a new swivel was on my doorstep 2 days later. I know that Tekton is stocked in some chains in the mid west but living in the south, the only thing that I wish was that it was carried in store around here. I'd own a bit more if it were.
mrjaw14
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I have several pairs of pliers. local store carries them. so far so good
Tekton vs. Pittsburgh vs. Gearwrench. Go!
I personally only own their pliers. As mentioned, they are Wilde and some of them are US made. The tongue and groove pliers mainly if I recall correctly.
d.mcfarland
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What?
HanShotFirst
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For combo wrenches Tekton wins hands down. For ratchets and sockets, it's a dead heat for quality, so I personally would buy Ratchets and sockets at Harbor Freight since they're cheaper than Tekton.
As for screwdrivers… The large set of US made Tekton screwdrivers is one of the best deals going in the tool world right now!
Which of the two are better?
Alright.
bubinga
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this is what I hear too.
If I get something from Amazon, or e bay, Can I warranty right through Tekton?
I have a few of the Tekton extension sets, the seem very well made.
The chrome 3/8" drive, has the knurling too.
To be honest l have not used them yet.
Grandphooba
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You just warranty it through the site. I just listed the problem and uploaded a picture of the tool. Super simple process and they ship really fast without needing to send the old tool in. I found a retention ball and gone missing in one of my 3/8" extensions. I had bought it in a 3 set from Amazon. They sent me a whole new set of 3.
I will continue to stock my tool box with Tekton.
SuperCheyenne
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I have Tekton wrenches (Imperial and Metric), 1/4, 3/8, & 1/2 socket/ratchet sets, and the large screw driver set.
Pro: I feel like they're a great value
Con: Mostly not made in the USA
If money were no object I'd prefer SK (have an entire set of 1/2 impact sockets) or even SnapOn, but I bought everything I listed for less than an entire set of SK wrenches.... I couldn't justify the expense for personal use.
Pro: I feel like they're a great value
Con: Mostly not made in the USA
If money were no object I'd prefer SK (have an entire set of 1/2 impact sockets) or even SnapOn, but I bought everything I listed for less than an entire set of SK wrenches.... I couldn't justify the expense for personal use.
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Empty Pockets
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I recently bought a set of Tekton 30/60 degree wrenches for a specific job. They worked as they should, haven't used them since.
They seem to be good quality, and a fair price
They seem to be good quality, and a fair price
bubinga
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Good Deal, thanks.
mixerfixer
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I just got the 84 piece 1/2" drive socket set to keep in my truck. The case is awesome and the tools are decent. Happy with the purchase.
Price?
I emailed them today about an out of stock socket. Within an hour they got back to me. June 13. Customer service is on top of it.
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There is a very limited open stock at HF. They are big on sets for things like sockets. Even lowly Sears seems to have a better open stock selection.
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derosa
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Bought two sets of wrenches for the bicycle clinic, nothing bad to say after a year of use, nothing great to say either, their just plain wrenches. When needing to add more sets I found a pair of powerbuilt that were less money but just as complete, since quality looked the same, and still seems to be, cheaper was better. If the price is good they're fine if something equal in quality comes up cheaper save the money, they're not that good.
Moparman390
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Forget Tekton, you need to spend at least $20,000 on Snap-On to be a true weekend warrior. 
oldldh
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I own examples of all the tools pictured...(Some of the photos are Tekton's)
They all work like they're supposed to....
They were all reasonably priced...
They all came from Amazon...
I feel that they are the best bang for your buck, out there...
And they have the best customer service in the industry, and the best warranty ( Send us an email picture of the broken tool and we'll FedEx you a replacement!!!)
I'm a happy camper with mine, and I'm sure you would be, too...
They all work like they're supposed to....
They were all reasonably priced...
They all came from Amazon...
I feel that they are the best bang for your buck, out there...
And they have the best customer service in the industry, and the best warranty ( Send us an email picture of the broken tool and we'll FedEx you a replacement!!!)
I'm a happy camper with mine, and I'm sure you would be, too...
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warweapon762
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Pros:
Great customer service, very inexpensive stuff that comes with decent quality control
Cons:
Some products can be hit or miss especially when they first release them. I had to warranty a 1/4 torque driver twice because they got a bad first batch of these when they initially released it.
I use their impact sockets quite a bit and have had very good results with them. I also have a set of SAE and Metric wrenches from them that I use and abuse just about every day.
Great customer service, very inexpensive stuff that comes with decent quality control
Cons:
Some products can be hit or miss especially when they first release them. I had to warranty a 1/4 torque driver twice because they got a bad first batch of these when they initially released it.
I use their impact sockets quite a bit and have had very good results with them. I also have a set of SAE and Metric wrenches from them that I use and abuse just about every day.
Goobzilla
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I bought a set of their 3/8" long extensions. They are great for transmission removal
maintguy
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American made pliers, nutdrivers and screwdrivers.
bczygan
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Going to have to try them out the next time I'm at Kitts.
lightning02
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just like with any budget friendly tools, they have good and bad stuff. do your research on what is what and you be fine. i have some of there stuff and very happy with. there customer service is topnotch and to some (like me) thats worth alot.
HanShotFirst
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Yeah, that is one very annoying thing about HF. That and the skips in their sets. But quality wise, their sockets and ratchets are extremely good when you consider what you pay for them.
It would be nice to see HF start selling singles of everything.
mixerfixer
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Part #13203. Full set standard and metric shallow and deep no skips. $160ish. Birthday present from my wife
PelicanPines
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I got the open angle wrench set... very happy...
HanShotFirst
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Tekton seems to be a fairly squared away. They are importing much of the better Pacific Rim tools and bringing them in at really good prices...especially when you consider the level of service that is coming with those prices. Seriously, have you heard anyone gripe about Tekton's service? They seem to "get it".
As opposed to Sears/Craftsman, Tekton's buyers, or the people making decisions about the tools they sell, seem to be tool people. Where Sears/Craftsman seems to have run off anyone working for them who knows anything about tools. It's sad because Craftsman was built on affordable tools that were very carefully selected by people who knew what tool people need to get their jobs done.
Even though they have a lot of import tools, they are top of the line for import tools. Wherever possible, they have things made here in the US, and those tend to be very good quality.
As opposed to Sears/Craftsman, Tekton's buyers, or the people making decisions about the tools they sell, seem to be tool people. Where Sears/Craftsman seems to have run off anyone working for them who knows anything about tools. It's sad because Craftsman was built on affordable tools that were very carefully selected by people who knew what tool people need to get their jobs done.
Even though they have a lot of import tools, they are top of the line for import tools. Wherever possible, they have things made here in the US, and those tend to be very good quality.
Parrothead
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Interesting this came up today. Just changed the brakes and rotors on the Altima and got some good use of my Tekton combo wrenches. They did really well and I beat on them with a hammer and a mini sledge for some really rusty calipers. The wrenches, while definitely worse for wear still grip the bolt the same with no noticeable spreading or slipping.
The Tekton combo wrenches are better than the Husky, Kobalt and HF that I've used in the past. No complaints from me.
The Tekton combo wrenches are better than the Husky, Kobalt and HF that I've used in the past. No complaints from me.
bubinga
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good to know.
Sometimes instead of hitting with a hammer, as they tend to spring sometimes, glancing the hammer hit off the wrench,
You can take about a 24, 0r 36" pry bar, position your wrench on the caliper bolt, and put your pry bar under the frame, and pry down, (on the wrench) and your bolt will break free quite nicely.
brooktre
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I have a few of the Tekton impact sockets. Good value and no skips were why I chose them. I would recommend them.
bubinga
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Looks like a nice set.
$199.00 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYZ2IJ5/?tag=atomicindus08-20