IMO these were the best Craftsman ratchets. Sears was sued over patent infringement and forced to cease production. Still can be had at flea markets, garage sales, auctions tho. I never broke one of these.
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May 15, 2011 4:43 p.m. fasted58 Reader
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May 15, 2011 6:26 p.m. KATYB Reader
ummm also kobalt has a lifetime no hassle warranty also... ive had sears tell me no before if i was wearing my uniform from work.
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May 15, 2011 7:18 p.m. SVreX SuperDork
KATYB wrote:
ummm also kobalt has a lifetime no hassle warranty also... ive had sears tell me no before if i was wearing my uniform from work.
Interesting. Never had an issue, uniform or not.
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May 15, 2011 7:45 p.m. TRoglodyte Reader
Another vote for Craftsman here. Toolsets that come in the blowmolded plastic boxes are on sale constantly and have most of what you need organized in one easy grab it and go location. Add specialty or premium tools as needed or when they become available cheap at a flea market, swap meet,divorce yardsale or toolbox on the side of the road (shoulda fixed that tailgate)
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May 15, 2011 8:23 p.m. turbojunker HalfDork
I really need some 3/4 drive stuff for work. I am hesitant to buy Harbor Freight tools for that particular purpose. Loosening bolts that torque to 600 ft.lbs with a Chinese socket scares me.
Any recommendations? A Proto set to match the rest of my tools is like $1200
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May 15, 2011 8:36 p.m. TRoglodyte Reader
turbojunker wrote:
Buy the cheap set to start but look for a top quality rachet or breaker bar. You will probably only use 1/3 of the sockets most of the time anyway. When a socket breaks replace it with a better quality replacement?I really need some 3/4 drive stuff for work. I am hesitant to buy Harbor Freight tools for that particular purpose. Loosening bolts that torque to 600 ft.lbs with a Chinese socket scares me.
Any recommendations? A Proto set to match the rest of my tools is like $1200
