I am looking for a good quality home tool set. I can find those little dinky sets for $15...but I want one that will last a while. One that would be good for minor repairs in the home. I would be willing to spend a hundred or two on one if it is good quality. Any thoughts?
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I hear there's a huge set of tools over at Utefans.net.If we disagree on something, it's because you're wrong.
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Check out the tool sets at Costco. Good quality and very good pricing."There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
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I recommend this craftsman tool set. you can get it online at sears.com
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009H0259000B
It has 1470 pieces and only costs $8,649.
It should have most of what you need to fix your garage door.Fitter. Happier. More Productive.
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Originally posted by TripletDaddy View PostI recommend this craftsman tool set. you can get it online at sears.com
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009H0259000B
It has 1470 pieces and only costs $8,649.
It should have most of what you need to fix your garage door.
Interesting. I may wait for it to drop to $8K. I put it on price alert. Thanks for the lead.
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If you want good tools it's going to cost you a minimum of a few hundred bucks. I wouldn't trust most of the home kits out there. I'd rather piece my own kit together to be honest. But if you don't use your tools much you'd do fine with a Stanley, Husky (Home Depot), Kobalt (Lowes), or Craftsman kit."Nobody listens to Turtle."-Turtlesigpic
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I agree. I would go buy az top quality set of screwdrivers, and a good set of ratcheting box wrenches and maybe a decent socket wrench set, in adidtion to a few other odds and ends (measuring tape, midsize level, pliers, needle nose pliers, etc.). Beyond that I would buy tools as you need them. And always buy quality. Over the years you will find that you have acquired a good set of working tools.Originally posted by Surfah View PostIf you want good tools it's going to cost you a minimum of a few hundred bucks. I wouldn't trust most of the home kits out there. I'd rather piece my own kit together to be honest. But if you don't use your tools much you'd do fine with a Stanley, Husky (Home Depot), Kobalt (Lowes), or Craftsman kit.PLesa excuse the tpyos.
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Both very good ideas. Thanks.Originally posted by creekster View PostI agree. I would go buy az top quality set of screwdrivers, and a good set of ratcheting box wrenches and maybe a decent socket wrench set, in adidtion to a few other odds and ends (measuring tape, midsize level, pliers, needle nose pliers, etc.). Beyond that I would buy tools as you need them. And always buy quality. Over the years you will find that you have acquired a good set of working tools.
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Yup. Hammer, screwdriver set, socket and wrench set, pliers, measuring tape, level are pretty much all essential. I'd probably add a some hand tools also like a cordless drill.Originally posted by creekster View PostI agree. I would go buy az top quality set of screwdrivers, and a good set of ratcheting box wrenches and maybe a decent socket wrench set, in adidtion to a few other odds and ends (measuring tape, midsize level, pliers, needle nose pliers, etc.). Beyond that I would buy tools as you need them. And always buy quality. Over the years you will find that you have acquired a good set of working tools.
The brands I listed all have lifetime warranties. They're mid-priced and reasonably good quality.
One thing I love about having home projects to work on is the opportunity to buy new tools. Sadly not having a home to work on and being out of work last year forced me to sell some of my tools including this:





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