I started out with a simple Craftsman set of wrenches and sockets and drivers, now I buy about all the old stuff I can find for a good price. I've got more than 50 ratchets, 600 sockets. All American made and not counting metrics.
I like the older tools, just fit my hands better. I picked up an assortment of 9 Bue Point and Snap -on ignition wrenches for $10 and a set of Plomb ignition wrenches. WF's for about a dollar each this eekend at the local park and swap!
jerry