I might ask for some tools (specifically a nice rachet set) for Christmas and was wondering if there's a good brand or one to stay away from. I currently have a cheap handyman kit with the basics (hammer, screwdrivers, a few wrenches, etc). As of now if I need anything I borrow from work, which has everything I could ever need, but I want to start my own collection. So what do you guys recommend? I don't need super high quality since I'm not a mechanic working 8 hours a day, I just need good stuff that won't break or round off bolts. Do you think it's worth it to get one of those 200+ piece kits or should I get a smaller one so long it has all the normal standard and metric sizes? Cost would be an issue.

 

Crafstman if you're going thrifty (they have a lifetime guarantee)

Snap-On if you can afford it.

 

Snap-On. I gotta buy $1,500 worth of Snap On Tools shortly. Yay.

 

Werd. Snap-On is a world of difference from other tools if you can afford it.

 

Craftsman is just fine. Snap on is awesome, but way expensive.

 

Just curious... how does DeWault compare? Are there any brands to stay away from?

 

DeWalt is like cordless battery tools...saws, drills...stuff like that. Not hand tools like wrenches/rachets.

 

craftmen if you are a home mechanic,..because if you break something you can just go to sears and get it replaced

 

got my dad a set of black chrome husky pro tools at home cheapo, it's a pretty nice set.

 

Ah, Husky, that's the one I was thinking of. Saw the black set at Home Depot also. Looks pretty nice. They hold up well? I like the lifetime replacement of Craftsman, though. Will probably have to ask for some of those.