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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Hey Guys!! I am looking to get a nice tool set-up to do some of the wrench turning on my and my wifes scoots. I do not want to spend a fortune but I do not want a pile of crap either. Any recommedations of a good set-up to use??

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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You can start out with something like this and add to it as you go.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Yea. get a good base to start from and just get anything else piece meal.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Good advice from WGB. I've had Craftsman stuff for 40+ years, still good.
And I get a nice feeling when I return a screwdriver that's obviously been used as a pry-bar, chisel, whatever, and they give me a new one, no questions asked.

Since I don't use tools professionally, they more than suffice, and I can't justify spending 4, 5 or 10X more for the Pro-quality stuff (Snap-on, Matco, Proto, etc)

Maybe for a few specialty items.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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go to sears and get a set of craftsman tools
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I got a set of Craftsman vise grips for Christmas. They are good, except for the large CHINA stamp on them.
 
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I started with a set just like this and have just added to it over time.
 
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Originally Posted by animalnoll
Hey Guys!! I am looking to get a nice tool set-up to do some of the wrench turning on my and my wifes scoots. I do not want to spend a fortune but I do not want a pile of crap either. Any recommedations of a good set-up to use??

Thanks!!
Don't forget to buy some metric wrenches as well and the torx T27 bit....

***dyna models metric sizes database***

How to prevent TORX screws being stripped
 

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Kobalt makes decent stuff too. Comparable to Craftsman and you get them at Lowes. Stanley and Mac are made by the same people and I think Snap on, Blue Point and Kobalt are the same producer too.
 
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I've had Craftsman tools for years. Started off with one of their smaller sets and added on as needed. I keep having to add boxes because I have so many tools I run out of room. Craftsman tools are great and I've never had a problem swapping them out if I break one which isn't very often. I'm sure there are other brands out there that are just as good quality or better, but sometimes convenience wins out.
 
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