Mechanics tool set - Page 6 - BARF

Bay Arean · 02-25-2021, 12:05 PM

Yeh, I don't mind spending up to around $350 and I do have limited space so it won't be one of the big ones.

Thanks for tips, all, about bearings and removeable. I hate drawers that are hard to remove. Usually they are but you have to figure out how, at least in office furniture and kitchen cabinetry.

I saw the ones with the hinged top and the "bay". Not sure I wouldn't clutter that right up....

Ducky_Fresh · 02-25-2021, 12:10 PM

Door #2 - That dewalt set looks pretty good.

Don't buy cheap tools (which I have and am telling by experience). When you're mid project and something breaks or doesn't work, that is the worst.

That said, I did build a "light" track set for my bike when I was racing and doing trackdays with harbor freight tools. That way if they got lost or someone borrowed them and i never saw them again, I was less inclined to care. And at the track everyone has tools if mine broke. (it had the bare minimum for me to work on little stuff in a small three drawer handled box).

Home set was craftsman, which generally were sufficient for my needs.

**Holeshot** · 02-25-2021, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Abacinator

Matco has the best ratcheting wrenches IMO

Totally agree.

**Holeshot** · 02-25-2021, 04:42 PM

yoda:

https://toolguyd.com

Good site for ya.

TheRobSJ · 02-25-2021, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abacinator

Matco has the best ratcheting wrenches IMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holeshot

Totally agree.

Have you bought one in the past 3-4 years? They’ve slipped a bit.

I bought Matco ratcheting wrenches when they first came out. What like 20+ years ago or so. And yup they are great.

Broke one a few years ago and had to warranty it. New ones are mad of Chinesium.

JesasaurusRex · 02-25-2021, 07:35 PM

A set is $1000 for the nice ones lol

That kobalt set with the flex head and 90 teeth for $55 is looking awfully nice lol. Course it's missing a few less common sizes.

Abacinator · 02-25-2021, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRobSJ

Have you bought one in the past 3-4 years? They’ve slipped a bit.

I bought Matco ratcheting wrenches when they first came out. What like 20+ years ago or so. And yup they are great.

Broke one a few years ago and had to warranty it. New ones are mad of Chinesium.

I just bought a couple of large flex head offset units. 21/22 and 24/25. I've already beaten on them a bit and they feel solid. Time will tell.

I do have a set of their OG ratcheting wrenches and they do kick ass.

**Holeshot** · 02-25-2021, 08:35 PM

Mine are about 6 years old too.

scootergmc · 02-26-2021, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bay Arean

Yeh, I don't mind spending up to around $350 and I do have limited space so it won't be one of the big ones.

Thanks for tips, all, about bearings and removeable. I hate drawers that are hard to remove. Usually they are but you have to figure out how, at least in office furniture and kitchen cabinetry.

I saw the ones with the hinged top and the "bay". Not sure I wouldn't clutter that right up....

FYI, this weekend Harbor Freight has their 10% off no exclusions/20% off (inside track club) for single items. Their tool chests are usually excluded from coupons. You can occasionally find them on sale for ~10% off without this coupon so the ITC may be the way to go, I don't know. If you don't have a coupon they can usually be found here: https://www.hfqpdb.com/. They usually accept digital coupons. Heads up.

Bay Arean · 02-26-2021, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by scootergmc

FYI, this weekend Harbor Freight has their 10% off no exclusions/20% off (inside track club) for single items. Their tool chests are usually excluded from coupons. You can occasionally find them on sale for ~10% off without this coupon so the ITC may be the way to go, I don't know. If you don't have a coupon they can usually be found here: https://www.hfqpdb.com/. They usually accept digital coupons. Heads up.

Thanks. I may well do this. Not like we're goin anywhere exciting this weekend!

KooLaid · 02-28-2021, 11:16 PM

There is a harbor freight coupon Android app that I use. Works well. No cutting coupons

02-25-2021, 12:10 PM	#77
Ducky_Fresh Treasure Hunter Founding Member Contributor + + + + + BrotoGP Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South Bay Motorcycles: Virtual Moto Name: Ev	Door #2 - That dewalt set looks pretty good. Don't buy cheap tools (which I have and am telling by experience). When you're mid project and something breaks or doesn't work, that is the worst. That said, I did build a "light" track set for my bike when I was racing and doing trackdays with harbor freight tools. That way if they got lost or someone borrowed them and i never saw them again, I was less inclined to care. And at the track everyone has tools if mine broke. (it had the bare minimum for me to work on little stuff in a small three drawer handled box). Home set was craftsman, which generally were sufficient for my needs. Last edited by Ducky_Fresh; 02-25-2021 at 12:13 PM..

02-25-2021, 04:42 PM	#79
Holeshot Super Moderator Barf Racer BARF Moderator Founding Member Top Percent Poster Contributor + Barfie Winner 2014 & 2017 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Walnut Creek Motorcycles: Monica Sweetheart!!!! Name: Berto	yoda: https://toolguyd.com Good site for ya. __________________ Posted as a BARF Member, NOT Moderator unless specifically noted as such. These opinions do not reflect the opinion of the BARF MODERATORS nor BARF itself. These are the opinions and posts of solely the posting member unless noted as such: "MOD HAT ON". AFM #6 2020

02-25-2021, 07:35 PM	#81
JesasaurusRex Deleted User Contributor ++++++++ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kens Moms House Motorcycles: Are Gay Name: Jesse	A set is $1000 for the nice ones lol That kobalt set with the flex head and 90 teeth for $55 is looking awfully nice lol. Course it's missing a few less common sizes. __________________ RedAnt - "Wonder if her other video shows her picking up sockets with her taco." soliqsoliq - "Miatas can be cool I like to think of my bike as the Miata of motorcycles--underpowered and often considered a chick's vehicle..."

02-25-2021, 08:35 PM	#83
Holeshot Super Moderator Barf Racer BARF Moderator Founding Member Top Percent Poster Contributor + Barfie Winner 2014 & 2017 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Walnut Creek Motorcycles: Monica Sweetheart!!!! Name: Berto	Mine are about 6 years old too. __________________ Posted as a BARF Member, NOT Moderator unless specifically noted as such. These opinions do not reflect the opinion of the BARF MODERATORS nor BARF itself. These are the opinions and posts of solely the posting member unless noted as such: "MOD HAT ON". AFM #6 2020

02-28-2021, 11:16 PM	#86
KooLaid Hippocritapotamus Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Flat wasteland Motorcycles: 2020 300 XC-W TPI Name:	There is a harbor freight coupon Android app that I use. Works well. No cutting coupons __________________ "Do you have a dirty unwashed asshole?" ~NoobCorpse

02-25-2021, 12:05 PM	#76
Bay Arean Veteran Contributor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: El Sobrante Motorcycles: Bonneville Name:	Yeh, I don't mind spending up to around $350 and I do have limited space so it won't be one of the big ones. Thanks for tips, all, about bearings and removeable. I hate drawers that are hard to remove. Usually they are but you have to figure out how, at least in office furniture and kitchen cabinetry. I saw the ones with the hinged top and the "bay". Not sure I wouldn't clutter that right up....

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