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I know everyone here loves tools, of all type.
I've been buying new and used tools for machining, wood work and automotive.
I own many from Starrett to Snap-On and some Husky cheapo tools.
I also own Pittsburgh, Wera, Wiha, Craftsman, and other brands depending on price/quality and
use.
My question is, what tool brands are better today new? I like vintage in great condition but sometimes I just buy something new to avoid problems. Recently I've been buying German tools, which I find outstanding and less expensive than Snap On, which are the best but pricey. The cheaper import tools just don't cut it for me. The break, bend and "munge" too easily. It's frustrating to use some cheapo tools, so I try to buy good used as opposed to new/crap.
Machinists hand tools, ? I try to always buy the best that I can afford. Some are expensive but they are simply better.
I've been buying new and used tools for machining, wood work and automotive.
I own many from Starrett to Snap-On and some Husky cheapo tools.
I also own Pittsburgh, Wera, Wiha, Craftsman, and other brands depending on price/quality and
use.
My question is, what tool brands are better today new? I like vintage in great condition but sometimes I just buy something new to avoid problems. Recently I've been buying German tools, which I find outstanding and less expensive than Snap On, which are the best but pricey. The cheaper import tools just don't cut it for me. The break, bend and "munge" too easily. It's frustrating to use some cheapo tools, so I try to buy good used as opposed to new/crap.
Machinists hand tools, ? I try to always buy the best that I can afford. Some are expensive but they are simply better.