Folks,
Over the years I have been very fortunate that I had a neighbor who a) had
every tool known to man and b) was willing to lend them to me whenever I
needed. This was great in that I never needed to buy any tools. This
was also horrible in that I never needed to buy any tools.
I am now getting new tools ONLY when I need them. For example, I purchased
a new cordless drill about two months ago. It has been one of the best
purchases I have ever made. Now, I need some advice about some other hand
tools.
I am looking to get a Craftsman socket set. Now, I already have a
beautiful 3/8" wrachet. Now, a couple of questions. Why would you need
1/4" or 1/2" sockets? You can get a socket for about any size (even 4 or 5
mm) in 3/8... Would it be since it is smaller in physical size, so you
might be able to get into smaller areas to work?
I was thinking of getting 6 point sockets... yes, some of the nuts I have
to work on might be slightly striped, but do you really need both 6 point
and 12 point?
Would it make sense to get impact sockets? They are slightly more
expensive, but I'd imagine that they are more rugged than non-impact
sockets. Does it matter since Sears will replace them if I break them.
What about wrenches? Why would I really need wrenches when I can get a
socket on them?
From years of have lots of crappy tools, I have come to the conclusion thatquality matters. I have a Fiskars ax that is my best friend... Any
advice from the congiscenti (Don, et al.) and anyone else, would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
Apex, NC
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