CJM

That's what a stack on tool box is for. I have every single ratchet, socket, wrench and specialized auto tool that can fit in thier.

MTL_4runner

For me it's pretty much all Snap-on and if I don't feel I need top of the line for something then I get craftsman (or sometimes I end up with double if I broke something in the middle of a job). Anyone who's a mechanic knows that even if you can find a tool truck, there's always a Sears nearby to bail you out.

aviator

Personally for me most of my tools are Mastercraft, very easy to get and you only buy them once... you break a screw driver bring it back to Canadian Tire say," tool no good it broke." They say, "go get new one from rack and have a nice day."
For trade tools, pliers etc. gotta be Klien. Channellock adjustable wrenchs.

91TPU

im partial to snap on, but i have a limited selection. husky makes up most of my tools, then kobalt(cuz i work for lowes), and some limited craftsman(used to work for sears hardware and got mad good prices). to be honest if i didnt work for sears, i would never buy craftsman, thier products are very poorly made, were talking i broke 3 wrenches on a fuel filter on an integra, i went a bought a snap on, and two seconds later it was off. kobalt is ok, but i have broken some of thier stuff too, all in all its snap on, then husky for me, husky hasnt treated me wrong yet.

CJM

How did you break a regular old wrench-it takes alo of roce like using a pipe to snap one!

If your talking breaking the gears in a socket wrench then its entirely possible.

ADH8796

Snap on for sure but I'll use just about whatever I can get my hands on.

91 4Runner

I like the professiona Mastercraft series at Canadian Tire (Lifetime Warrenty) Also Can Pro from TSC (lifetime as well) and big enough for working on tractors (good leverage for smaller people)

91TPU

no im talking about breaking a traditional wrench. i broke the open ends, they just start to flex, open up, then crack broken. and this is not with a pipe, just my hands, trust me, fuel filter on that car is a real pita to get off!

oh and about thier socket wrenches, when you get yours replaced, it is a refurbished one, i used to rebuild em, and the kits are cheap, and they break even easier then the original one. so if u go back to get it replaced, try and get yourself a new one, and if u break a torque wrench thier not supposed to replace it, but most places dont know that and will take it back(sears that is) so work your magic!

CJM

I never broke any wrench like that, even cranking on them, then againt he sears tools I have were made in the late 80's. I broke a 1/4 and 3/8 ratchet, they gave me a brand new one that I cant break thus far.

I have another set of tools made by crescent that have held up super well-even when using a pipe. The ratchets are much louder when spun and seem less precise than the craftsmans though-at 60 bucks for a good set they were worth it imho.

BT17R

I've only tried 3-4 of the brands listed, but Snap-On are at the top of my list. There's something about their feel, fit and finish.

Next is Craftsman for all the reasons others wrote. Their seasonal sales on full kits can't be beat.

Third is a set of Crescent wrenches.

toyota_mdt_tech

I couldnt find Matco???

CJM

This reminds me, I picked up a set of ratchets from home depot made by husky. The husky pro line or something, really, really nice and smooth action.

toyota_mdt_tech

I love Husky tools. High quality stuff. Same goes for Lowes Cobalt stuff. I have lots of Husky, mainly at home, but great stuff!

04 Rocko Taco

All of the tools I have are either craftsmen, Kobalt, and snap on, the snaps on were mostly hand me downs and inherited tools, they are to pricey for me, I LOVE the Lowes Kobalt stuff, which is made by snap on, and is Lifetime garuntee.

1985 4Runner

Used these two today...






Hurst, "Jaws of Life" (cutter), and spreader.

Thats two. So I guess my third favorite hand tool is Kobalt tools.

seanz0rz

i also have to add in sidewinder ratchets. most awesome thing ever. i have one in 1/2, 3/8 and 1/4.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...nderwrench.php

thats where my parents bought mine for my birthday. only needed them a few times, but boy are they worth every penny!!! especially on those long bolts that are just in there enough so you cant spin them out with your fingers, or dont have the room to get your hand in there.

neilan

hmm you need to add another section to your pol called homebrew. For thigns liek cam pulley wrenches, bmf homemade hammers and breakers and the large objects you use to throw when you get pissed off lol.

Tanto

I just picked up a metric set of Husky ratcheting wrenches and I LOVE them so far. Pretty good sizes as far as usefulness goes and shaves a ton of time off when the only alternative would be to use a regular wrench on it.

My toolbox is a Craftsman set the I picked up on sale. Really complete for a box set and the molded drawers are great for keeping everything organized and right by your side where you need it. Those are about the only ones that I trust.

Then there's the BFH, but that goes without saying

rustyrunnerboy

you forgot WD-40

all_terrain17

Another vote for Craftsman...can't beat the warranty.