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Someone is going to get a deal. I just saw this list at joe's..... I so wish i could pull the trigger on it. It's a 5000$ lista with a couple dings for 2600 http://www.motorheadextraordinaire.com/junk-yard-specials/5644-lista-jy17476.html

That's pretty nice. If you ever need a repair kit, make sure you get warranty through a dealer. The repair kit is more than what you paid for the whole kit.

I'll stick with stabila.

No kidding!! I would own one!

Had a problem with a Recon i bought from CPO. It was a milwaukee DryCut with a Retail of 650 + change. I guess the repair shop never took the time to find out what the problem was and just set it to CPO to sell. I got it with a striped worm gear on the vice. Took it in for warranty and got it back a month later with a brand new vice. I know they fixed it under warranty with no cost to me, but i'm still pissed that they didn't fix it right the first time and i ended up having to deal with the problem.

Great setup!

WTF? Whats wrong with people now days?

All that can be done with basic with very basic tools. As you know foundations are the most important step. I use a builders level, but you can get away with a quality rotational laser level to shoot your level strip. Quality 4 foot level is a must. 100' tape to make sure you're square if not going off a pin. Circ saw recip saw nail sack Other basics to stuff in the nail sack. A few string lines. Chalk line, framing square. Doesn't take many tools to wack up a quality stick shack. Now if you want to do it quickly, add a coil and spiker to the list.

make sure your better half is in one of them. >

I've been in the building trades a lot time, bro. The problem with the industry is guys like us are a dime a dozen. I started off in the auto trades and moved to carpentry/contracting. Now going back to wrenching. There is way more money in it and "most" things are easier on your body. Quality ratchets and sockets should be the base of your list. Wrenches and screwdrivers next. These basics will let you making a living while you add more tools with each paycheck. If you go the other route, just slap on a nail bag and get to it! lol

Great review! I think i'm going to have to pull the trigger on these. I don't use screwdrivers often ( fuel screwdriver gun with clutch ) but i do need some quality USA replacements.

Channellocks are​ awesome! Wilde has come out with some new flush fasteners which are awesome and rebranded as proto. http://www.protoindustrial.com/en/industrial-tools/Proto/Pliers%2c-Snips-%26-Clamps/Pliers-Sets/J200XLS_Proto%C2%AE-4-Piece-XL-Series-Cutting-Pliers-Set-/

Irega made Channellocks. They're smooth like butter and you don't have to adjust them back and forth all the time for the same nut or bolt. They stay right where you put them, which is a big plus in my book.

I use a skill saw all day long. I've found makita has the best balance to weight ratio in the business. And i own over 20 circ saws.

This is how i started out as well. But it's a trap. No matter what system you start off with, you'll end up buying both, and a lot of it too.