OT: Awesome socket set deal!
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OT: Awesome socket set deal!
Harbor freight is practically giving these away for only $1.99. Would make an ideal set to store under the back seat.
http://www.harborfreight.com
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RTW DC2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not familiar with that brand. hows the quality? (not that it matters for 1.99)</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not too well-respected, but good enough to keep in the hatch.</TD></TR></TABLE>
amen.. They do come w/a warranty though, so as long as you got a location near by, you are good to go.
They sort of live by the autozone rotor theory...fuggum up and get new ones
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not too well-respected, but good enough to keep in the hatch.</TD></TR></TABLE>
amen.. They do come w/a warranty though, so as long as you got a location near by, you are good to go.
They sort of live by the autozone rotor theory...fuggum up and get new ones
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RTW DC2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not familiar with that brand. hows the quality? (not that it matters for 1.99)</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's not Craftsman, but it's not junk either.
It's not Craftsman, but it's not junk either.
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Re: OT: Awesome socket set deal! (ActiveAero)
Just a warning, when you get tired of striping nuts and braking wrenches you'll start buying better stuff.
I have gone through two sets that looked a lot like that. Now I buy Craftsman at a minimum.
I have gone through two sets that looked a lot like that. Now I buy Craftsman at a minimum.
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Re: OT: Awesome socket set deal! (Geratol)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Geratol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just a warning, when you get tired of striping nuts and braking wrenches you'll start buying better stuff.
I have gone through two sets that looked a lot like that. Now I buy Craftsman at a minimum. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i think most people are picking them up as "in case of emergency" sets to leave in the spare tire well..
I have gone through two sets that looked a lot like that. Now I buy Craftsman at a minimum. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i think most people are picking them up as "in case of emergency" sets to leave in the spare tire well..
just got myself a set for the hell of it.
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Re: OT: Awesome socket set deal! (Geratol)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Geratol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just a warning, when you get tired of striping nuts and braking wrenches you'll start buying better stuff.
I have gone through two sets that looked a lot like that. Now I buy Craftsman at a minimum. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah I'm sure the quality is not top notch, but I figured what the heck. It could be a nice little set just to have handy on long trips and such.
I have gone through two sets that looked a lot like that. Now I buy Craftsman at a minimum. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah I'm sure the quality is not top notch, but I figured what the heck. It could be a nice little set just to have handy on long trips and such.
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Re: OT: Awesome socket set deal! (Geratol)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Geratol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just a warning, when you get tired of striping nuts and braking wrenches you'll start buying better stuff.
I have gone through two sets that looked a lot like that. Now I buy Craftsman at a minimum. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i just have a question as to how it would strip nuts more easily?
the fitment and measurements of sockets arent to specs?
I have gone through two sets that looked a lot like that. Now I buy Craftsman at a minimum. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i just have a question as to how it would strip nuts more easily?
the fitment and measurements of sockets arent to specs?
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Re: OT: Awesome socket set deal! (tekkynikality)
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i just have a question as to how it would strip nuts more easily?
the fitment and measurements of sockets arent to specs?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah if the sockets are poorly made they could fit loosely on the nuts. For $1.99 I'll let you guys know.
i just have a question as to how it would strip nuts more easily?
the fitment and measurements of sockets arent to specs?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah if the sockets are poorly made they could fit loosely on the nuts. For $1.99 I'll let you guys know.
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had to be the longest phone call ever when I ordered mine. I felt like I was applying for a credit card, and then she actually ASKED ME if I wanted to apply for one! 
to that chit.
And yes I will just be using my sets as emergency tools rather than lugging around a tool box.
to that chit. And yes I will just be using my sets as emergency tools rather than lugging around a tool box.
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I am pretty ambivalent about harbor freight stuff. Although I have spent over $300 there, I wouldn't buy any sort of fancy tools from them, espeicially electric tools. Gotta love their selection of Big F#$% Hammers though. 
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Re: OT: Awesome socket set deal! (ActiveAero)
I've found that Stanley Tools are pretty good for the price (few $$ cheaper than Sears). Plus, Wal-Mart sells them. I like the Stanley wratchet better than my Craftsman actually.
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There stuff is not that bad. I bought a 4 1/2" angle grinder from them on sale for $17 and have been using it for a while now without a problem. I also just bought a 4' x8' utility trailer from them for hauling around my quad. It was very good quality and I couldn't beat the price of $199.
