Tools

[dubbs]

Hey I've been searching around a little.. I bought my house a little while ago and my uncle has been "storing" his full 10 drawer box with every tool I could possibly need in it. He has since found his own house w/ a garage and is obviously taking what's his, so I'm in need of a whole new set.

I basically just work on cars n bikes with it. I need the normal screw drivers, pliers, allen keys, rachets, sockets, hammers, torx. Basically all that good stuff.

I was wondering if you guys knew where I could find a full box included w/ all of the tools that came with organization trays?

I'm looking to spend less than a grand for the whole setup.. thanks!

[shmike]

Check at Sears.

They have some pretty decent sets to be had for a few hundred dollars.

Add another few hundred for a box and you're well on your way.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by dubbs

I'm looking to spend less than a grand for the whole setup.. thanks!

That's going to be a problem...

[shmike]

Originally Posted by azoomm

That's going to be a problem...

Not necessarily.

I've torn down and rebuilt entire race bikes with a $99 "briefcase"-type tool set, a few extra sockets from Pep Boys and a set of "T" handles.

You'll never get everything you want for $1k or $2k or even $3k. Hell, you can't even get a decent Snap-On or Matco box for $1k.

Still, unless you are rebuilding transmissions or doing a frame-off on your Model A, there is no need to have a $15,000 tool box.

[dubbs]

Originally Posted by shmike

Not necessarily.

I've torn down and rebuilt entire race bikes with a $99 "briefcase"-type tool set, a few extra sockets from Pep Boys and a set of "T" handles.

You'll never get everything you want for $1k or $2k or even $3k. Hell, you can't even get a decent Snap-On or Matco box for $1k.

Still, unless you are rebuilding transmissions or doing a frame-off on your Model A, there is no need to have a $15,000 tool box.

I think my uncle got his from mastercraft (canadian tire company) for about 700$ filled with tools..

I've checked with sears and they have those mechanics sets for about 250$ with a small shitty toolbox. Other than that they just sell the tools w/o a matching box. The only way I'll be able to keep them organized is if I get tools that go in a certain box with plastic cutouts or w/e..

[shmike]

Originally Posted by dubbs

I think my uncle got his from mastercraft (canadian tire company) for about 700$ filled with tools..

I've checked with sears and they have those mechanics sets for about 250$ with a small shitty toolbox. Other than that they just sell the tools w/o a matching box. The only way I'll be able to keep them organized is if I get tools that go in a certain box with plastic cutouts or w/e..

You can get a pretty decent budget box for $200 - $500. If you spend $200 - $400 on tools you'll still have money left over for some drawer organizers.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by dubbs

I think my uncle got his from mastercraft (canadian tire company) for about 700$ filled with tools..

I've checked with sears and they have those mechanics sets for about 250$ with a small shitty toolbox. Other than that they just sell the tools w/o a matching box. The only way I'll be able to keep them organized is if I get tools that go in a certain box with plastic cutouts or w/e..

ONSSP bought me one of those sets last year.. I pulled the shitty plastic drawers out and trimmed them to fit in my toolbox drawers - perfect organization.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by shmike

Not necessarily.

I've torn down and rebuilt entire race bikes with a $99 "briefcase"-type tool set, a few extra sockets from Pep Boys and a set of "T" handles.

You'll never get everything you want for $1k or $2k or even $3k. Hell, you can't even get a decent Snap-On or Matco box for $1k.

Still, unless you are rebuilding transmissions or doing a frame-off on your Model A, there is no need to have a $15,000 tool box.

I agree.

I have a 260+ piece Craftsman ratchet set I got for under $200 that has had almost everything I need for sockets. I have had to add a couple for $10 or $20 each for things like the nut on my rear axle, but the price for a set that included them would have been well over $500. You can get a screwdriver set there as well with just about everything needed for not too much. A decent Craftsman roll away shouldn't be any more than $250.

Get that stuff and you will have most of your bases covered while still having $500 left to get any specialty tools you may need later.

[wildchild]

so go to sears pick up a decent box and a good starter set, that should be well under $1000 then later as you need things go pick them up.

that has worked well for me anyway.

[derf]

This would be a good starter set

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...&blockType=G16

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...2&blockType=G2

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...5&blockType=G5

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...6&blockType=G6

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...&blockType=G11

this list is missing a ton of easy to find general use tools, files and the like.

and for the box:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...&blockType=G19

and at the same time you might want to start saving up for a second one too, they fill fast. I have 3 of those filled with tools. I started with a 300 piece craftsman set and just keep adding to it as I need more tools. The worst thing is I still cant find that damn 10 or 12 mm deep socket (I have a dozen of each, but they are all missing). And I also wind up with crazy stuff too that I use once and will never use again, like a 1 9/16" socket


Thats about $750 or $800 right there, and there is a bunch more that you could really use too. Buy some other sockets and wrenches and other stuff that you need as you go.

Stay away from cheap tools too. Craftsman, snap on, and the larger named brands are all cool, but the cheapo no name brands won't last worth a shit. I have a ton of tools from the 50's and 60's (including a few that he stole from the ford mustang plant in NJ that closed back in the 70s) that are as good as the day they were made that were given to me by my father in law when he passed