***TST's Official "Boring" Thread, Part Deux***

[Got Insulin?]

I'm a sell-out. I buy the stuff you can't possibly mess up- like crescesnt wrenches, sockets, allen keys- at harbor freight for next to nothing, and then if and when it should break or get lost, I don't lose sleep over it; another couple bucks and I've got a brand new one. The precison stuff like torque wrenches I get from Craftsman or Snap on. As for a box, Walmart. I just can't justify the rediculous prices of MAC and Snap-On while I'm just a driveway mechanic.

Anyways, howdy all.

[jpalamar]

Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

I'm a sell-out. I buy the stuff you can't possibly mess up- like crescesnt wrenches, sockets, allen keys- at harbor freight for next to nothing, and then if and when it should break or get lost, I don't lose sleep over it; another couple bucks and I've got a brand new one. The precison stuff like torque wrenches I get from Craftsman or Snap on. As for a box, Walmart. I just can't justify the rediculous prices of MAC and Snap-On while I'm just a driveway mechanic.

Anyways, howdy all.

I'm the same way.

[angdefeo]

a friend told me that UTI students get 50% off at snap-on, matco, or mac. with that kind discount they seem more reasonable.

[Julie]

Jason says turn on encore Howard the Duck is on!

[Got Insulin?]

Originally Posted by angdefeo

a friend told me that UTI students get 50% off at snap-on, matco, or mac. with that kind discount they seem more reasonable.

From the friends that I've had go through the program, they do that so that you're more inclined to buy 2x the tools.

When did you pick up the Evo, Ang? How do you like it?

Originally Posted by Julie

Jason says turn on encore Howard the Duck is on!

Holy crap, I haven't seen that in years.

[Elliott18t]

Originally Posted by piku

I always love to get into **** like that, but you need to have a manual for me to follow because I know nothing about VW's ;) Oh yeah, and I need to get my life under control. I still have to close the pool. The solar panels froze and have several leaks I have to fix and I have to clean up about a billion leaves from the deep end of the pool. All of this hinges on me fixing hte 540 and getting it out of the garage so I can get the lawn mower and other equipment out. And the pool is really getting green.

no manuals should be needed except maybe to find a hidden bolt/torque specs. Most of what we would be doing is unbolt/rebolt.

[Elliott18t]

Originally Posted by Snoozie

I just bought tickets to see Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio (my favorite bank ev4r) at the Note in WC. I'm so freaking excited.

[Snoozie]

I bought two tickets. Keith said he doesn't want to go. So, as it stands, I need an accomplice.

[Got Insulin?]

Originally Posted by Snoozie

I bought two tickets. Keith said he doesn't want to go. So, as it stands, I need an accomplice.

Ask Ndubz, I'm sure he'd be a total gentleman. And Keith would be cool with that, right?

[angdefeo]

Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

From the friends that I've had go through the program, they do that so that you're more inclined to buy 2x the tools.

When did you pick up the Evo, Ang? How do you like it?

I got the car about a month ago. I traded in the 07 sti.

Your insight about getting a trophy is very true. A socket from the dollar store would be more than i would ever need. There is some thing about the "pro" brand and using them when i worked for my dad's friend in highschool and picking through his box makes me want to have something similar now.

[Big_Jim]

I swear by HF, Craftsman, and Husky.

I use the **** out of my HF Wrenches and ratchets, pliers/cutters, and breaker bars, Craftsman ratchets and sockets, and husky screwdrivers.

I have some snap on and matco that i've been handed down from when my father was in the business, but they're all the same to me.

Only think i DONT like about craftsman is how they rebuild the ratchets and dont give you a new one anymore. I'll stick with my HF Composite handle ratchets.

As for tool chests: dont cheap out. I have a 40" ball bearing 13 drawer chest. I can stand in the drawers and the thing wont bend. I bought it from a company in Delaware called "Greg Smith Equipment Sales" Its essentially the same 40" box they have at harbor freight, but i got it cheaper.

[grimm]

craftsman tools, craftsman tool chests, craftsman floor jack, craftsman air compressor, craftsman air tools, craftsman grilling tools. nope i'm not a brand whore.

[Big_Jim]

do u have the craftsman ratchet handle bottle opener?

[Buster]

Originally Posted by Snoozie

I bought two tickets. Keith said he doesn't want to go. So, as it stands, I need an accomplice.

fine, ill go.

[HickRocket1258]

My dad has all sorts of brands of tools. Has a Craftsman tool chest in his garage and also one of the enclosed trailers. Also has a real nice John Force edition Mac Tools box. The thing is nice. I'd say you would be good with Craftsman.

[grimm]

Originally Posted by Big_Jim

do u have the craftsman ratchet handle bottle opener?

nope, but i would be happy to get one for x-mas big jim

[Big_Jim]

Originally Posted by grimm

nope, but i would be happy to get one for x-mas big jim

make sure you tell Santa.

[grimm]

i thought i just did? hrmm so if big jim isn't santa then who is?

[Big_Jim]

i wanna see the reindeer and sleigh that will carry my jolly ass through the sky.

[Snoozie]

Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

Ask Ndubz, I'm sure he'd be a total gentleman. And Keith would be cool with that, right?

Ugggghhhhhh. Funny thing is that he probably would be because he's scared to say or do anything in person.

Originally Posted by Buster

fine, ill go.

No one is twisting your arm here, sweets. I would rather go with you than anyone else though.