06-22-2006, 07:51 AM
I disagree with your comment about the craftsman tool set. The key is getting a Larger set. Since my bought my set 4+ years ago, I've only added complementary things to it like racheting wrenches, BFH, different styles hex keys/sockets, and set of large metric deep sockets and combo wrenches 17mm-24mm w/ a 17mm being the only duplicate I have.
The most important things to get in my mind outside of the obvious wrenches/rachets is 2-3 hammers of different weights and a breaker bar. I have a plastic/high technology deadblow from Craftsman w/a lifetime warranty for ~30. A standard fair 3 mini sledge for 5-10bucks and a huge 5lb sledge that I reserve for my friend's clapped out rust buckets.
-Also, I have never used any of my standard wrenches/sockets unless it was to hold a nut/bolt still.
The most important things to get in my mind outside of the obvious wrenches/rachets is 2-3 hammers of different weights and a breaker bar. I have a plastic/high technology deadblow from Craftsman w/a lifetime warranty for ~30. A standard fair 3 mini sledge for 5-10bucks and a huge 5lb sledge that I reserve for my friend's clapped out rust buckets.
-Also, I have never used any of my standard wrenches/sockets unless it was to hold a nut/bolt still.
Two feet.