Master Mechanic Tool sets

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slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · Feb 4, 2021

So back in October some one stole all my hand tools... when I say all, I mean all. All I currently have is a set of staking pliers a #2 philips , and a 6” crescent. They broke j to my Bronco and stole all of it while I was pulling the engine.

So now I am in a position to get a new tool set. Originally I was just going to get me the tools needed to finish reinstalling the engine and a few other tools to make life easier again while adding to the kit later on down the road. But today I was offered a job where I need a full set of tools. 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2, 3/4” drive ratchet sets ranging from 4mm up to 40mm and 5/32” up to 4” (maybe larger) sockets both standard and deep well. A full set of wrenches up to 2”. Hammers, screw drivers, pliers, pry bars, snap ring pliers... everything. Now in the past I had a decent collection of Craftsman tools mixed with Mac and Snap~On for the larger and specialized tools. I’m looking for ideas of a decent brand of tools that offer a complete professional grade “Master Mechanic” tool set.
My google foo has been returning cheap junk, and Snap~On tools are way over priced for their tool sets and Craftsman tools have lost their quality.

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locopny

· #21 · Feb 5, 2021

Wolverine mauraders in a Wellington style western boot for my steel toes. YMMV, but I get about 14-16 months from them regularly. Then the old pair become crap duty boots. Best I've had for my feet from day one. Echo the redwing comfort out of the box issue. They get there but takes time. On my feet too much per day to put up with. Have never been fortunate to find any shoe/boot at wally that was worth buying...even the ones I was gifted. Yep I have blessed feet.
Good luck on the tool selection. Can't add to here that hasn't been said already.

slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · #22 · Feb 6, 2021

HarryGnuts said:
Is this farm equipment or construction? We have a 624K wheel loader and it has been great so far other than the safety software and the parking brake solenoid is very easy to snap off. I am a fan of redwing boots. I wasn't until I was gifted a pair a couple years ago. They do live up to the hype.

It’s farm equipment bailers, Columbines, tractors. Swathers, ect.

Redwings are great. I’ll have to see if the other boot store still sells them.

slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · #23 · Feb 6, 2021

Thank you for mentioning Wolverines...

My Justin’s are about 20 years old on their 6th set of soles... brut there isn’t much left to get them resoled. I do get a $150 boot allowance through the company which will be nice. Also as for clothing... they buy all my uniforms for me, this includes slacks, shirts, and overalls.

Thank you guys for your comments, I greatly appreciate them. Keep them coming in, I’m reading everything and building my knowledge arsenal with them. I’ll keep you all posted on the job as well as what I end up doing for getting my tool stock back in order.

BigBlue 94

· #24 · Feb 6, 2021

slimpartywagon said:
Thank you for mentioning Wolverines...

My Justin’s are about 20 years old on their 6th set of soles... brut there isn’t much left to get them resoled. I do get a $150 boot allowance through the company which will be nice. Also as for clothing... they buy all my uniforms for me, this includes slacks, shirts, and overalls.

Thank you guys for your comments, I greatly appreciate them. Keep them coming in, I’m reading everything and building my knowledge arsenal with them. I’ll keep you all posted on the job as well as what I end up doing for getting my tool stock back in order.

A boot ive been very impressed with is my Belleville USMC surplus boots from MidwayUSA. They were 10 years old but NIB when I bought em for 25 bucks on clearance. Instantly comfy and incredibly durable. I wear em to the JY or when we get snow and ice, as cowboy boots dont do great on ice

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slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · #25 · Feb 6, 2021

BigBlue 94 said:
A boot ive been very impressed with is my Belleville USMC surplus boots from MidwayUSA. They were 10 years old but NIB when I bought em for 25 bucks on clearance. Instantly comfy and incredibly durable. I wear em to the JY or when we get snow and ice, as cowboy boots dont do great on ice

I forgot to mention I do own several pairs of Belleville combat boots, but all my steel toed ones are lost in storage at the moment... and while quite comfortable... they bring back way too many bad memories for me, (30 mile ruck marches through the deserts that left my feet tattered and blistered) so they will stay lost for now

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slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · #26 · Feb 9, 2021

Well I got the job, so next up is to start gathering tools.

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HarryGnuts

· #27 · Feb 9, 2021

slimpartywagon said:
Well I got the job, so next up is to start gathering tools.

Congrats and good luck!

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slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · #28 · Feb 9, 2021

HarryGnuts said:
Congrats and good luck!

Thank you.

slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · #29 · Feb 16, 2021

I ended up going with Craftsman tools for now... I will upgrade them as time goes on... as well as add to my collection.

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GetBent4x4

· #30 · Feb 16, 2021

That's looks decent even though I would of went with channellocks pliers.

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slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · #31 · Feb 17, 2021

GetBent4x4 said:
That's looks decent even though I would of went with channellocks pliers.

I would have as well... and I will be upgrading the pliers in the near future.

slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · #32 · Feb 18, 2021

Well, glad I went cheap on the pliers... looking for a new job

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HarryGnuts

· #33 · Feb 18, 2021

What! Good luck on greener pastures, at least you got some new tools for the next one!

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slimpartywagon

Discussion Starter · #34 · Feb 19, 2021

HarryGnuts said:
What! Good luck on greener pastures, at least you got some new tools for the next one!

Thank you...

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