Conductor562 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Combo wrenches are one of those tools that I have way more of than I'll ever need. I have 7 sets that go to at least 1" and 2 of the 7 are Metric. Proto is my brand of choice. Plomb, which became Proto as the result of a lawsuit in the late 1940's, was the first company to market the combo wrench in 1933 and IMHO they offer the best quality for price ratio in the business. Combo's and sockets are the staples of any hand tool lineup IMO and are 2 tools you can't skimp on the quality. What are you guys using and how do you like them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Unfortunately, none yet I use my dads when I need them but I have been looking for a good deal. What is a good brand that has a good warranty and won't break the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I just use the husky set I got for Christmas I don't do enough wrenching on stuff to justify pending any more money on hand tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafrederick Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Snap On,they don't cover anything wore out and you have to break the tool to replace it.With Snap On,they are way overpriced and the wrench handles for the smaller wrenches are too pointy hurting your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Snap On,they don't cover anything wore out and you have to break the tool to replace it.With Snap On,they are way overpriced and the wrench handles for the smaller wrenches are too pointy hurting your hand. I could never justify Snap-On prices either. As I've said before, that truck doesn't run on hopes and dreams, it runs on mark-up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 I just saw a set of Tekton metric and SAE 12 point combos for 24. Conductor, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 I have no experience with their combos. That being said, I've been happy with the level of quality you get for the price with Tekton. Tekton customer service is awesome! I've seen lots of examples on Amazon and such where they've actually sought out people who left negative reviews to make things right. They have a no questions asked warranty as well. Tekton isn't offering Snap-On quality, but they aren't asking Snap-On prices either. I love my Proto ASD combos and while I don't wrench for a living, I use them almost daily. They're affordable for the level of quality you get, but still a little pricy for occasional use or someone starting out. I really don't care much for the new Craftsman combos. They look awesome, but the open end is huge! I wouldn't have any reservations about giving the Tekton's a shot. At that price, factoring in the warranty and the ease of utilizing it, you can't go wrong. If you choose to upgrade in the future you can throw the Tekton's in a truck box for a road set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Thanks for the info conductor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyandy Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Once again Conductor is a man of many amazing facts and ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Yes he is a dictionary haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 LOL, I'm a tool nerd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA Tool Supply Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I like the Wright & SK brands. Not overpriced and American made. They are right between the China " use once and break " stuff and the high dollar " tool truck " wrenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I use blue point and mastercraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I am looking at some Sk metric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETS7345 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I use Kobalt some USA made and some not. Both great quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Sierra Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm with Jeth, Mastercraft wrenches here.... Can't break them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 The Wright "Wrightgrip" or SK "Superchrome" wrenches would be my pick if I couldn't get Proto. You can't kill a Proto wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETS7345 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 The Wright "Wrightgrip" or SK "Superchrome" wrenches would be my pick if I couldn't get Proto. You can't kill a Proto wrench.I wish I could afford them. Maybe after college! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I was reading my sk catalog and saw that they are a truck brand....never knew that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I've heard of SK trucks, but they are very rare and SK is not a significant player in the truck market....yet. Snap-On is over priced and Mac and Matco are nearly as high and in most cases, lower quality. If SK makes a serious play in the truck market they could be very successful IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I really like sk, i also like that they are 100% usa made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Your right 07sierra mastercraft or solid and realy cheap (in special) and they have a life time warrenty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA Tool Supply Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I agree with you. SK would do well with a tool truck. The only disadvantage may be the diversity of product lines. I like the Superchrome finish and the SureGrip wrench design of their combo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ideal owns enough brands to put out an SK branded version of just about everything. They'd have to rebrand some automotive specialty tools, but between the SK, Ideal, and Western Forge, holdings, they've got a lot of capability sitting in their lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robe5000 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Although I agree with the comments about snap-ons prices, and I hate to be "that guy" because I'm new here....Snap-on wrenches grip the fastener like none other.Next time your on the truck bring your wrench and get the dealer to do the "wrench demo"If you turn wrenches all day your basically stuck buying the expensive tools, as far as hand tools go anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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