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- Milliken, CO
DeWalt is my prefered brand for electrics, although my Black&Decker 18V Drill and SawZall have been working great for me.
Hand tools, well there just isn't anything like Snap-On. You definately get what you pay for there, although I'm also very fond of the Craftsman tools too. I like the Craftsman ratchets more than the Snap-on ones, they just fit my hand better.
As for tool boxes, definately Snap-On or Matco. I have a Matco at work and absolutely love it, at home I have a Snap-On and it works perfectly for now. I would like to upgrade to a bit bigger one though, or maybe just add a side box. I also have a Craftsman Proffessional top box w/ the grip-latch and roller bearings. Its their top of the line style of box that I bought used from a friend in 2003. Its been a great box, and I would definately not deny Craftsman boxes their durabilty and great bang/buck value. It just doesn't have the same feel to it as my Snap-On or Matco. Still, for the average shade tree a Craftsman box is a good bargain and will put up with years of use/abuse. Just make sure you spend the extra money and get the higher quality "Professional" series of boxes with roller bearings and grip-latch. If you are going to spend the money on a Snap-On box, buy it used. You'll spend half the money on a used box that you would on a brand new one and have the same great quality box you want. I bought mine used and its in perfect shape. I weight 215lbs and I can take any of the drawers, open it all the way out and stand on it evn with it already full of tool. Not only does the drawer not complain, but my wife can still slide the drawer in/out with no problems. You definately get what you pay for, just buy used so you don't have to pay as much.
Hand tools, well there just isn't anything like Snap-On. You definately get what you pay for there, although I'm also very fond of the Craftsman tools too. I like the Craftsman ratchets more than the Snap-on ones, they just fit my hand better.
As for tool boxes, definately Snap-On or Matco. I have a Matco at work and absolutely love it, at home I have a Snap-On and it works perfectly for now. I would like to upgrade to a bit bigger one though, or maybe just add a side box. I also have a Craftsman Proffessional top box w/ the grip-latch and roller bearings. Its their top of the line style of box that I bought used from a friend in 2003. Its been a great box, and I would definately not deny Craftsman boxes their durabilty and great bang/buck value. It just doesn't have the same feel to it as my Snap-On or Matco. Still, for the average shade tree a Craftsman box is a good bargain and will put up with years of use/abuse. Just make sure you spend the extra money and get the higher quality "Professional" series of boxes with roller bearings and grip-latch. If you are going to spend the money on a Snap-On box, buy it used. You'll spend half the money on a used box that you would on a brand new one and have the same great quality box you want. I bought mine used and its in perfect shape. I weight 215lbs and I can take any of the drawers, open it all the way out and stand on it evn with it already full of tool. Not only does the drawer not complain, but my wife can still slide the drawer in/out with no problems. You definately get what you pay for, just buy used so you don't have to pay as much.