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grabbed a few new tools today…..when does it stop?……..
It never will………. It never will…….lol nice tools comp I got another set of 12point 3/8 stubby impact sockets from Tekton today, I started just buying one set to try out and well U guys know the rest.
yeah right mike, it will never stop!
nice stuff you grabbed there comp….
but i thought we have a main post now for posting new tools/stuff 😛
Great stuff Comp and Mike. All o got was a metal junction box, 12/2 wire and a big snail knowing my last Freud light is going up today!
12ga is pretty big for a light 😛
or are you thinking about running something else on that outlet?!
UR one step closer my friend!!ChrisK1970 wrote:
Great stuff Comp and Mike. All o got was a metal junction box, 12/2 wire and a big snail knowing my last Freud light is going up today!
Is that a dowel set Comp?
yes it is rfwjr….
never thought that this is a dowel set 😀
Did that drill bit set come from Canadian tire?
mike_dave wrote:
Did that drill bit set come from Canadian tire?
yes it did, 80% off…lol
wow you find lots of good deals there comp
I love the Tekton impact sockets. Can’t beat them for the money
hell yea conductor I didn’t know about these till u guys there great even the guys at shop like them I have my 1/2 inch at the shop just to test them out and the mechanic really likes them I haven’t even used my snap on ones lol! I’m trying to pick up some proto tools nextConductor562 wrote:
I love the Tekton impact sockets. Can’t beat them for the money
which ones are better tekton or snap on?
ive had my snap-ons for about goin on 6yrs now and spent almost triple the price but these Tekton sets seem very well made also with the amount weve been using them to tie down cars on the frame machine and the mechanic using the crap out of them I feel that these are gonna last me a pretty long time.
for the life of me I can not figure why snap-on was always more money……
man comp I don’t even go in the Snap-on truck as much any more when they come by
years ago I told a sales guy off and kicked him off the property, told him don’t come back and if there are any guys in the shop that owe him he can deal with it at their house……
here is why….. I was shop foreman, had to deal with big boys up stairs on a regular basis…..snap-on truck would come every second friday at noon……..(obviously payday) any way there was on average 40 to 60 guys in the shop some times more anyway because there were so many that wanted to go visit the truck, the snap-on guy started coming earlier and earlier…5 to 12, 10 to 12, quarter to 12 11:30…….I mentioned this several times that if he wanted come at 4:30 when guys were getting off shift…….he would say 12 noon will be fine…..this went on many times each time he would sneak in earlier and earlier……..one day we had a major job with 7 tractor trailers waiting to be loaded a boom truck waiting outside…..I come down stairs to see how long this will be and WTF? 20 minutes to 12 I got 35 guys outside waiting to get on the truck……….I snapped lost it kicked him out gone don’t come back……..
Mike where are the Tektons made? I know some are USA but are the impact sockets made here too?Bigmikez wrote:
ive had my snap-ons for about goin on 6yrs now and spent almost triple the price but these Tekton sets seem very well made also with the amount weve been using them to tie down cars on the frame machine and the mechanic using the crap out of them I feel that these are gonna last me a pretty long time.
U know what I don’t know bro and I didn’t even check Chris but when I get home tonight i will check them out bro I can’t beleive I even missed that..
Thanks Mike! Just curious, I want to order some for my IDH182 but really just want to buy American.
no prob bro!!!
hey Chris I just looked at the box and says made in Taiwan…ChrisK1970 wrote:
Thanks Mike! Just curious, I want to order some for my IDH182 but really just want to buy American.
comp56 wrote:
for the life of me I can not figure why snap-on was always more money……
Its because they allow for about 100% markup for the franchise operator.
wow thats a lot
madman_us wrote:
wow thats a lot
I am proud to say the most I have spent on snap-on tools was getting my dad a new battery and case for his 5500$ scanner the battery and case cost me 200$ it was for his birthday and I got a free tinny orange Flathead screwdriver that has a pocket clip and magnet witch has been well used but not often for what its intended for. That was also the only thing I have ever bought from snap-on and I hope it stays that way.
Yea Sam I’m witchu man with all these other brands coming out with great quality tools for a way nicer price.
Bigmikez wrote:
Yea Sam I’m witchu man with all these other brands coming out with great quality tools for a way nicer price.
Then again I probably will buy a Mac tool box because you can get them for half price when your in trade school.
Bigmikez wrote:
hey Chris I just looked at the box and says made in Taiwan…
Thanks Mike!
nice!!Samuel L. wrote:
Then again I probably will buy a Mac tool box because you can get them for half price when your in trade school.
no prob bro!! But kinda disappointed that they weren’t…. But still there still awesome bro U gotta tryem outChrisK1970 wrote:
Thanks Mike!
half price of too much is still too much…..the mattress industry is going though that right now…..claiming all these mattresses are regular priced at $1700 and selling on sale for $650
http://www.bnn.ca/News/2015/2/23/Sears-Hudsons-Bay-mattress-discounts-under-investigation.aspx
Nice tools
Ok guys, first off let me apologize for being so absent lately. As you know, my job is an elected position and this is an election year, so with nominations out right now, trains blowing up on my line, and all the havoc caused by this crazy weather, it’s a very busy time for me.
I will impart my knowledge to the best of my ability:
Tekton impacts are made in Taiwan. This is literally decades better than China and most Taiwan manufacturers today can meet or (for some types of products) exceed the quality of US production. I’m not saying that’s the case with sockets, but Taiwan does very good.
The most common complaint about Tekton impact sockets is the fact they are made from CR-V (Chrome Vanadium) as opposed to CR-MO (Chrome Molybdenum) like most higher quality sockets. While it’s true that CR-MO is a higher grade steel in impact use and generally preferred, I’ve used the Tekton sockets both in my shop and in a racing environment without issue. They’ve taken everything my 1260 ft.-lb. impact can throw at them. If I were making a living with them and relying on them to feed my children, yea, I’d probably want CR-MO, but for my use the Tekton’s were just the ticket.
Snap-On……don’t get me started!
Hey conductor good to see U back and I hope election is going good for you bro. I don’t know if u seen man but I just stocked up on a couple sets lately for the house and I’ve been using them at the shop and they’ve been great and for the price there awesome and it feels better to k ow they surpass the China crap. I wish you the best of luck my friend in your elections conductor!