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From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net on behalf of Art Pfenninger
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 1997 5:35 PM
To: Steve N
Cc: shop talk
Subject: Re: Tool questions
I agree 100% with what Keith said, if you have a choice stay away
from 12 point sockets. Also for most of the work you'll be doing on a car
a 3/8 ratchet is all you will want to use. There are time when you need a
1/2 inch but they are the exception. The 1/2 in is harder to get into
tight spots. I think your best bet would be to buy a set of Craftsman
when they go on sale. You can get the 1/4, 3/8 ,and 1/2 inch all in one of
their kits. Sooner or later you will need all the sizes. As far as the
impact sockets go I would get them at Harbor Freight. I bought a set of
standard 1/2 sockets for about $6 dollars and have never had a problem
with one breaking.
...Art
Tools: I've considered this topic myself.-- I now know why Ladies like
Jewlery.
There is a certain sparkle and quality when looking and using
a well engineered tool made to exacting specifications.
I've always been taught that there is a structure-function to biological
things -well tools can be considered an extentsion of your hand....and if made
well will do the job easier and last a long time. I've been collecting
tools for a while. I started with Craftsman -when I was able to buy them
myself. I bought a few snap-on along the way -but only the ones that I use
most often. This compromise works. Yet the feel of the better tool is
addicting. Would I sell my first born for a complete Snap-on set.....
I'd have to think of it for awhile...
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