I’m starting to build a tool collection for occasionally working on cars, boats and random DIY projects around the house. I’m looking for a screwdriver set, adjustable wrenches, combination wrenches, pliers set, pick set, ratchets, sockets, etc. I grew up with my Dad having all Snap-On but going that route doesn’t make sense for me as a weekend warrior. What’s the groups thoughts on Husky and Gearwrench? I like that their program is similar to Craftsman’s back in the day if something breaks. I have some Gearwrench combination wrenches and other random Schwaben tools for my euro cars too. What do you guys use?
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my first basic tool kit was Craftsman. And I still have/use them, and have had them for 25 years now. I have Kobalt air tools and some other random hand tools including some torque wrenches ( with lifetime warranties), DeWalt power tools. My local Ace sells crafstman, and says they will still honor lifetime replacement of things. I also have a handful of harbor freight things.
Forgot about Ace honoring the Craftsman warranty, I have used it at Lowes without issue.
My main mechanics set is 1991 Craftsman made in the USA. I have only ever used the warrant a couple times, cracked a couple sockets. I took those to Lowes and they replaced no questions asked. I broke my 1/2 inch drive about 10 years ago. They actually repaired that one at Sears. I really miss the Sears tool section.
I’ve seen some decent sets from Gearwrench. I say just buy the best you can afford without breaking the bank. I have some Harbor Freight stuff, their quality has improved over the years.
Good luck
Hand tools Craftsman mostly , started with 500 piece set with a tool chest 1/4 , 3/8 and 1/2 drive came with standard and metric , also screwdrivers . If i remember right it was 250 in 1980 .