Tools and tool carts

[Fingerfoot]

Hello. I am in need of some helpful information. I would like to know what a good reliable tool brand i can buy and trust to be a good tool without paying an outrageous amount of money.
I just want the tools for around the house and garage usage.
I would also like some input on a well built, sturdy tool cart. I have had my eyes on a 5 drawer Sunex brand that looks like it would be a nice cart.
Has anyone had any experience with this cart? Thanks.

[NKlamerus]

I think you are referring to garage style tools?

As for brands. Unless you can find pre 2000 craftsman I would stay away from them.

Around the house you could use anything, I personally like Husky wrenches and Sockets. They seem to hold up great, I've even pulled transmissions with them, and they have lifetime warranties.

The #1 you DO NOT cheap out on is Ratchets. You need 120 and 80 tooth sets. Locking flex heads. The possibilities are endless. I'd stick with Snap-on even if it means you lose some toolbox money.

Pliers, stick with Channel Lock and Knipex. That's it. No if-ands-or buts.

Screwdrivers, I found some old COMPLETE set of USA made Craftsman Drivers on craigslist. They are great. So much better in the hand than the new ones.


Sorry if this is the wrong rant lol, I'm also a member at Garage Journal. I was on a tool binge before I was on a Multitool Lifestyle.

Now, For a Multitool around the house. You can't go wrong with a Leatherman Wave and a Bit kit with extender.

As for tool carts, my Harbor Freight special is holding up fine lol

[gregozedobe]

It might help you get more relevant suggestions if you tell us where you live.  This is a very international forum, with members from many, many different countries.  It won't be much use me telling you about a great buy in Australia if you live on the outskirts of Timbuktu.

[raistlin65]

Yep. Where you live would help people to make recommendations.

Also, helps to clarify what you mean by "without paying an outrageous amount of money." That means different things to different folks. And the thing is, there are definitely some better made tools as you go up in price, so spending more is not "outrageous" for those that don'd mind spending more. I love my Klein screwdrivers. Got some Wiha pliers that are definitely better than what I can find for less at Home Depot and Lowes.

[Mike 56]

I have been working with tools all my life my dad was a Mechanic I grew working on cars. I was a flooring contractor for over 30 years. Over time your needs will change. For around the house tools Harber Fright sockets sets are pretty good these days. If you break a socket replace it with a good name brand socket you will only have to upgrade a few most used sockets. It worth buying good socket wrenches craftsmen or better. Screwdrivers you will basically use two #2 Phillips and medium flat tip so buy good ones. The rest of your screw drivers you can find cheap almost new at flea markets. Sears puts wrenches on sale all the time.  I like Chanel Lock brand chanel locks. Right now I am using two brands of dikes DeWalt and Crescent the Crescent are made better but I like the spring loaded handles on the DeWalt. Both are a good deal at Home Depot. In the 15.00-17.00 range. Keep your eye out at flea markets you can find a lot of your tools cheap. The place to spend the money you saved on battery powered tools the best you can afford my 18 volt stuff has served me well. The new stuff I think is 20 volt. Buy a drill a impact. If you work on you will need 1/2 and 3/8 impacts the 1/4 is nice to have.



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[Leathermended It!]

Hammers- Estwing with Blue Rubber Handles. I prefer their framing hammers.

Screwdrivers- USA made Craftsman and a Megapro Ratcheting screwdriver. I use the Craftsman stuff for mechanic work and the Megapro for everything else.

Wrenches- Craftsman regular wrenches, Channellock adjustable wrenches. The Channellocks will save a lot of bolts because of how accurate they are. Use craftsman pro if you use them a lot for high torque uses.

Ratchets- Used SK ratchets are great for the price. Just buy a good 3/8s drive on ebay, they're great.

Sockets- You can get away with most of the other brands that other users have mentioned, I like USA made craftsman.

Pliers- Knipex Cobras are a very versatile tool. I would also reccommend channellock pliers, but I personally haven't had any problems with my cheap stanley set.

Clamps- Clamps are a must have. I would recommend having a shop vise, quick grips, and metal C clamps.

Power Tools- I think that too many people are going over to cordless when corded will produce a lot more power for cheaper. I would say that a cordless drill and a corded drill is important, I would also say a corded circular saw, an angle grinder, and a dremel. Bosch is good for semi professional stuff.

Saws- You need a hacksaw, and a wood saw, don't worry too much about the brand.

Ect- I would reccommend having a pair of coveralls, WD40, extension cords, utility knives, baling wire


You probably don't have to spend too much on tool carts and toolboxes.

[tosh]

As someone who has amassed an outrageous amount of kit my advice would be buy as you need.

If only I'd adopted that practice 

I think it's natural that boys/men are fascinated by tools. Even people who work in offices still seem to appreciate quality tools. The problem is that it's just too easy to accumulate too many.

Buy as you need and you won't go far wrong.

As for tool cabinet.... If you've got spare time, make one. That way you can be certain it'll work for you. Most if not all commerSmurfpillsed tool chests are a compromise in one way or another.

Good luck

[vartz04]

Honestly some of the best tool cabinets for the money are the ones sold at harbor freight. Their 5 drawer tool cart is extremely sturdy and holds a lot of tools.

http://m.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-carts/30-in-5-drawer-glossy-red-tool-cart-61427.html they're are coupons all the time that bring it down to about $160


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