November 24, 2019, 08:58 AM
OldriderStarter Tool set - hand tools for professional work?
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Originally posted by JonDaddy82:
Dealership guy/motorcycle wrench here.
Started in a small engine/lawn repair shop when I was 16. Look around to see what the other techs are using, you'd be surprised at just how small a box and how few tools he can use doing the repetitive most of those shops do.
Big...BIG thing. Get his ass a 12V impact, Milwaukee ideally. That tool will be his literal right hand in a shop like that. We use them for every single task...I'd damn near brush my teeth with it if I had the right bit we use them so much.
Excellent point. Although I'd want a 20v ion type...Milwaukee is first rate.
November 24, 2019, 09:15 AM
Micropterusquote:
Originally posted by AirmanJeff:
How deep into Virginia are you? I could probably put together a decent tool set in exchange for a 6 pack.
If you want to stay local, try yard sales. Older craftsman is good to go.
That's what I love about Virginia. In much of it, PBR IS legal tender.
As for the OP, I concur on Harbor Freight. Their hand tools are getting better and better. The stores are popping up everywhere. And the lifetime, no receipt, no questions asked exchange policy is easy to use. Look for their tools that are made in Taiwan. Taiwan produces tools as good as anyone.
November 24, 2019, 11:13 AM
jimmy123xRight now Ace Hardware has the small Craftsman ratchet sets on sale for $9.99 till December 2nd. It includes a ratchet, short extension and sockets and comes in both 1/4" drive and 3/8" drive and metric or standard and they come in nice plastic cases.
November 24, 2019, 12:03 PM
JonDaddy82quote:
Originally posted by Oldrider:
quote:
Originally posted by JonDaddy82:
Dealership guy/motorcycle wrench here.
Started in a small engine/lawn repair shop when I was 16. Look around to see what the other techs are using, you'd be surprised at just how small a box and how few tools he can use doing the repetitive most of those shops do.
Big...BIG thing. Get his ass a 12V impact, Milwaukee ideally. That tool will be his literal right hand in a shop like that. We use them for every single task...I'd damn near brush my teeth with it if I had the right bit we use them so much.
Excellent point. Although I'd want a 20v ion type...Milwaukee is first rate.
20V is great, but just not needed in most small engine/motorcycle shops when working with lots of 4-6mm fasteners and going into aluminum. Also by the end of the day the weight difference between 12V and 20V adds up.
November 24, 2019, 12:17 PM
BlackTalonJHPMilwaukee makes an M12 1/2 drive impact but it's expensive, about 1/3 of your budget.
You can get an air impact for much less, but they're not nearly as handy.
November 24, 2019, 03:06 PM
bigguyquote:
Originally posted by JonDaddy82:
Dealership guy/motorcycle wrench here.
Started in a small engine/lawn repair shop when I was 16. Look around to see what the other techs are using, you'd be surprised at just how small a box and how few tools he can use doing the repetitive most of those shops do.
Big...BIG thing. Get his ass a 12V impact, Milwaukee ideally. That tool will be his literal right hand in a shop like that. We use them for every single task...I'd damn near brush my teeth with it if I had the right bit we use them so much.
Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Impact Wrench Kit With 3/8 in. Drive Metric Socket Set (12-Piece)$99.00
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Mi...e-2463-21P/302740149November 26, 2019, 10:06 PM
Excam_ManJust saw a nice full set, think its the 309 pc set at Lowe's.
https://www.craftsman.com/prod...ol-set?taxon_id=6488Had all (3) 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 ratchet sets.
Included the full set of ratcheting wrenches.
Took pictures, but don't know where they went. New phone and it's like I didn't even take them!