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Hey guys just wanted to know what brand of hand tools you prefer like screw drivers, nut drivers, etc...

My youngest Son is about to graduate from college and of all things is asking for hand tools.

I know of some of the usual suspects like Klien, Snap-On, MAC, but just wanted to get some ideas on others the Pro's use and trust.
 
This topic has come up many times before.

Each major brand will make something that is objectively better than another brand but no brand makes everything best. Beyond that there is personal preference for one brand or another.

I wouldn't pick another mans tools for him any sooner than I'd pick shoes for a woman. Give him the cash and let him make his own picks.
 
Stanley has respectable tools & prices. I stay away from Craftsmen. Although they have a lifetime garauntee, their tools seem to fail alot & they don't pay for your time it takes to replace them. My opinion, only.
 
Ideal is kind of up my alley as I am related to Telecom. I do have a few test instruments made by Ideal, and special purpose tools like a punch-down, coax strippers, coax crimpers, but have really never thought of Ideal as general purpose hand tools like screw drivers, pliers, cutters, etc...
 
76nemo said:
Insulated tools? WIHA!!!! Three thumbs up. Their craftsmanship is excellent:smile:
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I have a set of their ceramic screw drivers for tuning microwave radios. Too expensive IMHO for a college grad. Looking for quality without the high dollar amount like Snap-On.
 
I also am big on Klein, but lately the screwdrivers are not holding up according to the guys I talk too. I don't use mine enough to know about the durability. But the side cutters can't be beat. Channelock Channelocks, Ideal strippers and Cresent Cresent wrenches. It's amazing how we use brand names for tools.....LOL
 
I am thinking Klein for Screw and Nut drivers, and some cutters/pliers, Channel Lock for adjustable pliers, Crescent for adjustable wrench, Craftsman for socket set.
 
There's no reason to avoid Craftsman for tools that have no moving parts. . All of their screwdrivers and nonadjustable wrenches are the best way to go.

David
 
The quality of Kline screwdrivers and nutdrivers has dropped off in the last couple of years IMHO. For the price I have found the, Husky brand cusion grip screwdrivers work really good and are quite a bit cheaper then Kline.

Chris
 
raider1 said:
The quality of Kline screwdrivers and nutdrivers has dropped off in the last couple of years IMHO. For the price I have found the, Husky brand cusion grip screwdrivers work really good and are quite a bit cheaper then Kline.

Chris
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Are the edges chipping, flaking, and/or rounding off?
 
Klein Tools

Klein Tools

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76nemo said:
Insulated tools? WIHA!!!! Three thumbs up. Their craftsmanship is excellent:smile:
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Those dont meet 70E requirements for insulated tools. There needs to be a way to ensure they maintain thier voltage rating, those dont, sure they are tested at the factory what what happens in the field.

Try Salisbury, CIP, or Kline for 70E approved tools.
 
dereckbc said:
Are the edges chipping, flaking, and/or rounding off?
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Yes, I have found that the tips don't hold up very well. I also have found that the warrenty wasn't as good as it use to be. I have a couple of flat screwdriver blades break right off and I couldn't get them replaced under warrenty.

Chris
 
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