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Re: Tool Sources
- From: "Ollie" <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:49:40 -0500
Just learned something..so Sears will not replace their bottom line tools. I
figured there had to be something to it. I know I have seen made in china on
some of them.
Ollie
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary H.
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 9:37 AM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Tool Sources
I agree with Ollie that Harbor Freight is okay for hobby, used-once-in-a
while, especially considering the price. I picked up a Harbor Freight 1/2"
Electric Impact Wrench for under $40. Works okay for quick torque without
need to run a compressor, like harmonic balancer bolt removal. I don't
think it would stand up well at a business level workplace. Yard sales and
online like Craig's List is worth keeping an eye on. A buddy of mine found a
treasure of tools at a yard sale that he saw advertised on Craig's List.
Sadly, it turned out to be an estate sale, ("there are no u-haul trailers
attached to a hearse!" as my uncle used to say) and a lifetime of
top-quality professional tools in a shop were available at very cheap,
bargain prices. On the Sears level, be careful, they won't replace forever
their lower line, just the Craftsman top line, is my understanding. dos
pennies
Thanks,
Gary H.
-------Original Message-------
Very interesting. On line is kinda the way to go, no store front to be
maintained. I agree with the Harbor Freight thoughts, but in defense, if
you are looking for a specialty tool that you will only use one time,
then
they are hard to beat. Regarding their air tools, all mine are harbor
freight. I will say you need a good air compressor as they use a lot of
air. One of the differences between cheap and good. IR are the best.
All my hand tools are Sears. I have noticed that Sears is carrying 2
different lines now. The best thing about sears they will replace them
forever.
Ollie
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