is this a good tool set?

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Apr 24, 2006 | 12:58 PM

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arthur

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RE: is this a good tool set?

I've been looking at tool kits myself to take along on trips. Love the idea of the Snap-On tools, as mentioned. There is an HD Snap on set on the site and another one just stated as 'high quality'.

I've also looked at the Windzone kit and have seen a couple of mixed reviews on it in the Product Reviews forum. Cruztools make a kit, but it is expensive.

Any suggestions on a good kit to take along?

Arthur

Apr 24, 2006 | 01:29 PM

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sgtrod91

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RE: is this a good tool set?

for tool kit to take along on trips Im just going to build a kit from the tool I already have, Im just going to make a list of tools I need from here or one of those tool kits they sell online.

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ORIGINAL: arthur

I've been looking at tool kits myself to take along on trips. Love the idea of the Snap-On tools, as mentioned. There is an HD Snap on set on the site and another one just stated as 'high quality'.

I've also looked at the Windzone kit and have seen a couple of mixed reviews on it in the Product Reviews forum. Cruztools make a kit, but it is expensive.

Any suggestions on a good kit to take along?

Arthur

Apr 24, 2006 | 02:37 PM

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went_postal

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RE: is this a good tool set?

Personally... If I buy "cheap" tools I get them from Northern Tool... Their inhouse stuff is actually pretty sturdy.

I have to agree on Torx bits though... My car takes T-51 bit and the Lysle Set I had was total crap... I had the same problems with my Craftsmans but I walked in and showed the guy the twisted bit... two seconds later I had a new bit.

And you may laugh at this, but... Lowes Home Improvement has good tools. The Kobalt Brand is made VERY well. And the price is okay. If I had to guess... They are the consumer version of Snap-On... I seem to recall that Snap-on was making their tool boxes a couple of years ago... i think the tools are just civilian grade Snap-On. I could be wrong... But they are VERY sturdy and have taken more abuse than some of my craftsmans.