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Crescent versus Craftsman
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I don't think you will get any more of a tool by spending more for a Craftsman tool. Don't get me wrong. When it comes to tools, I'm a big believer in the slogan buy once, cry once. But I also believe in not wasting money on a tool, if there is no real benefit.
I personally would buy a set of Kobalt. But if you prefer Crescent, then do that.
I personally would buy a set of Kobalt. But if you prefer Crescent, then do that.
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I know way to many guys with high end tools that sit in toolboxes except on Saturdays where they do light work. Its a conplete waste of money. Now as a professional that uses my electrical trade tools day in and day out I spend good money on them because it saves the hassle and money on lost production.
My tools at the house are, Craftsman, Kobalt, Pittsburg, Autozone who knows what, Hart, Stanley, and just about every other non top brand, because those tolls see weekend warrior project car, and around the house use. No need for top of the line on the rust free Florida cars I work on.
My tools at the house are, Craftsman, Kobalt, Pittsburg, Autozone who knows what, Hart, Stanley, and just about every other non top brand, because those tolls see weekend warrior project car, and around the house use. No need for top of the line on the rust free Florida cars I work on.
I was just making a terrible Dad joke, because your first two pics were upside down. I'll see myself out..
For a 6 inch extension to tighten down wheel lugs - buy whatever Amazon is selling today for cheap. Honestly it won't get much use / abuse.
Crescent was pretty much a "whatever" brand - stuff changed all the time. I have a fairly old Crescent ratchet that is actually pretty good, but I doubt I would ever find another like it. I would buy a Crescent tool for something minimal use / shadetree quality.
Craftsman is OK too but not what it was years ago thats for sure.
I think Tekton or Ikon seems to be the best bang for the buck / middle ground these days
Crescent was pretty much a "whatever" brand - stuff changed all the time. I have a fairly old Crescent ratchet that is actually pretty good, but I doubt I would ever find another like it. I would buy a Crescent tool for something minimal use / shadetree quality.
Craftsman is OK too but not what it was years ago thats for sure.
I think Tekton or Ikon seems to be the best bang for the buck / middle ground these days
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i blame the iphone lol
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My brother is a millwright (industrial maintenance mechanic) he swears by Tekton tools. Just to add to your up vote of them. I've never used them myself.
Just be careful with Lowes returns. It is not consistent between stores.
I had some locking pliers that had the teeth stripped. I took it back for a swap. They said that because it was bought in a 3 pack (various sizes), I need to return all of the items in original pack and not just one broken one. Luckily I had them at home, but I could have easily lost or given away the others. Then what?
I have a lot of Tekton stuff, zero complaints.
My only complaint with Tekton is rust. The Tekton pliers I bought are apparently just steel with no finish. They started rusting as soon as I got them. I gave them a light coat of oil which is keeping the rust at bay. That said, the pliers work great.
Don't overthink it. It's just a piece of metal. Any brand will last a lifetime.
Well that is pretty pathetic actually. Good to know.
I only buy Channellock for any kind of pliers at this point. I have used Knipex - even better but too expensive for me. If I were making a living from them I would though.
I don't want to seem like I'm trashing Tekton; I really like the pliers, and bought them mostly because they are USA made, oddly enough. The rust is light and doesn't affect function. Knowing what I do about plating steel, it may be financially or environmentally prohibitive to plate the steel USA made pliers??
On a side note, some Knipex tools are going to find their way into my toolbox soon.
Have you priced snap on plyers? Real pricey!
Look at this product I found on google.com https://g.co/kgs/roHo2h7
It’s one of those lifestyle things. If you have to ask the price you can’t afford it.
I didn't even think of Tekton as making plyers. Shows that no one makes great everything.
I am sure a lot of this stuff is made by the same sub contractor in China - built to spec or other.
Tekton has a mix of Taiwan and USA made tools. They've been making a push for more USA stuff over the past few years. Their regular slip joint pliers are USA.
https://www.tekton.com/6-1-2-inch-slip-joint-pliers-37122
Those are the USA made ones I have.
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Lowes sells Tekton, with free ship to store if you just need one piece.
Having said that I bought a set of walmart 1/2" extensions back in the nineties when I was cash poor. This was when they had the Popular Mechanics branding. I've used those for 30 years and they are still fine for the DiY crowd. I did buy a set of the Tekton 1/2" this past year and they are super nice.
Having said that I bought a set of walmart 1/2" extensions back in the nineties when I was cash poor. This was when they had the Popular Mechanics branding. I've used those for 30 years and they are still fine for the DiY crowd. I did buy a set of the Tekton 1/2" this past year and they are super nice.
