Tools For Diesel Technology (Ag/Truck) Advice
#61
01-24-2009, 06:35 PM
#62
02-10-2009, 02:38 PM
My job in the military as a technican requests every day for tools. And yes, we are using and working with an American Weapon system. We also have tools, a lot of tools. Metric and Standard. And I know Craftsman, Snap-on and all the other major brands.
Let me tell you where the differences are. American tools like Craftsman are heavy, very thick, sometimes you can't work with them because spots are too difficult to reach them. e. g.Sockets are so thick, sometimes twice than usual, no wonder they have a lifetime replacement forever;-) Try to get the sockets of the ratchet with oily fingers...
Craftsman is heavy chromed, like Kobalt(open box wrenches whith very sharp edges and very thin, difficult to hold with power) and Snap-on(ratchets with no insulation, bare thin metall grip). Have you ever had oil messed hands? It's awful to work with those tools. Too slippery and a high risk of injury. The high chromed surface is blinding you. Looks good, and makes really no sense. Do you go for appearance???
Sometimes you read that someone has spread the top apart of an open box wrench. We usually say: Misuse of tools. Use the right tool for the job. Prefer, when ever possible, a closed wrench.
And yes, don't use Standard when you know it's metric or vice versa. Don't be that lazy guy.
Of course Snap-on is very accurate and outstanding in tolerances.
but if you have worked once with those matte chromed tools like "Hazet" you wont miss them. Price range is the same like Snap-on. But these tools lay in your hand like made for.The surface is slightly rough, so you won't slip off and the surface does not reflect in your eyes. They are relative thin made, but very strong. In my opinion all tools have a live cycle and you have to replace them somedays.They have a disadvantage: cleaning time is a little bit longer due to the surface.
Don't get me wrong: I have Tool chests and Drawers from Craftsman(Waterloo) because I like and love them. But for professionals you need a pro tool. I don't like to waste my time with nice looking tools, which are a saftey risk.
We would get discipline punished, if we would use improper tools or tools like leatherman...
And we have a time limit to be back and operational: 20 minutes! So there is no place to try out. It has to be repaired within the first try. Simple as that.
My advice is: Buy the best basic tools you can afford. Get more later on. You and your abilitys will grow with your tool chest. Having a lot of tools doesn't mean you can fix everything.Think twice, buy once!
Let me tell you where the differences are. American tools like Craftsman are heavy, very thick, sometimes you can't work with them because spots are too difficult to reach them. e. g.Sockets are so thick, sometimes twice than usual, no wonder they have a lifetime replacement forever;-) Try to get the sockets of the ratchet with oily fingers...
Craftsman is heavy chromed, like Kobalt(open box wrenches whith very sharp edges and very thin, difficult to hold with power) and Snap-on(ratchets with no insulation, bare thin metall grip). Have you ever had oil messed hands? It's awful to work with those tools. Too slippery and a high risk of injury. The high chromed surface is blinding you. Looks good, and makes really no sense. Do you go for appearance???
Sometimes you read that someone has spread the top apart of an open box wrench. We usually say: Misuse of tools. Use the right tool for the job. Prefer, when ever possible, a closed wrench.
And yes, don't use Standard when you know it's metric or vice versa. Don't be that lazy guy.
Of course Snap-on is very accurate and outstanding in tolerances.
but if you have worked once with those matte chromed tools like "Hazet" you wont miss them. Price range is the same like Snap-on. But these tools lay in your hand like made for.The surface is slightly rough, so you won't slip off and the surface does not reflect in your eyes. They are relative thin made, but very strong. In my opinion all tools have a live cycle and you have to replace them somedays.They have a disadvantage: cleaning time is a little bit longer due to the surface.
Don't get me wrong: I have Tool chests and Drawers from Craftsman(Waterloo) because I like and love them. But for professionals you need a pro tool. I don't like to waste my time with nice looking tools, which are a saftey risk.
We would get discipline punished, if we would use improper tools or tools like leatherman...
And we have a time limit to be back and operational: 20 minutes! So there is no place to try out. It has to be repaired within the first try. Simple as that.
My advice is: Buy the best basic tools you can afford. Get more later on. You and your abilitys will grow with your tool chest. Having a lot of tools doesn't mean you can fix everything.Think twice, buy once!
Last edited by Deezel Stink3r; 02-11-2009 at 04:09 PM.
#63
02-11-2009, 08:21 PM
#64
02-12-2009, 01:34 AM
Makes me smile. There are three things you don't lend: Your tools, your car and your girlfriend...
Have fun and enjoy your tools, whatever brand you go comfortable with!
you can prevent theft of your tools by marking them. All my expensive tools have my name on it. It's done by a Laser and looks very professional, and noboby can erase it.
Have fun and enjoy your tools, whatever brand you go comfortable with!
you can prevent theft of your tools by marking them. All my expensive tools have my name on it. It's done by a Laser and looks very professional, and noboby can erase it.
Last edited by Deezel Stink3r; 02-12-2009 at 01:40 AM.
#65
02-12-2009, 10:11 AM
#69
02-20-2009, 09:39 AM
#70
03-02-2009, 10:41 PM
Diesel Wrench
I wouldnt waste your money on a snap on toolbox. Espically if you are going to roll it around. Any shop you work at you are going to get scratches and dings in it. When I worked for Allentown Mack our janitor used to like to play demo derby with the toolboxes. Cornwell, Mac, and Matco build the nicest boxes and they are reasonably priced.
