I need help buying my tools for class at school

davbell22602

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I can get 50% off tools from snapon or matco through the school under the student discount. The teacher recommended buying a better quality tool the time you buy.

Here's a list of what I need:

1)Hammer - 16oz ball peen
2)Pliers - channel locks, slip joint, needle nose, and vise grip (vise grip brand and curved jaw not straight).

3)Open end wrenches 1/4 to 1in and equilvant in metric
4)Box end wrenches 1/4 to 1in and equilvant in metric
5)screwdrivers - straight and philips
6)torx drive screwdriver set and socket - t10-t65
7)feeler gauge
8)hack saw
9)allen wrench set
10)ratchet and socket set - must include sockets and extensions and have 1/4in to 1inch in 3/8 drive

11)torque wrench - ft pounds in digital read or digi lock, no micro lock wrenches
12)digital volt-ohm meter that -10/-20 pegs
13)basic brake tool set
14)punch and chisel set
15)toolbox to grow into.

Thinking on going with the big US General toolbox from harbor freight.
 
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If you're buying Snapon or matco tools do not put them in a toolbox from Harbor Freight, get a good box. You won't regret it. Get the tools you need now because you won't get 50% off once you're out of school.
 

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A 126oz ball peen hammer?

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If you're buying Snapon or matco tools do not put them in a toolbox from Harbor Freight, get a good box. You won't regret it. Get the tools you need now because you won't get 50% off once you're out of school.

Why shouldn't I put them in a US general toolbox? Its that big one that heavy duty and has ball bearing drawers. Plus I can add to it as I fill the drawers.
 

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A 126oz ball peen hammer?

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If you're buying Snapon or matco tools do not put them in a toolbox from Harbor Freight, get a good box. You won't regret it. Get the tools you need now because you won't get 50% off once you're out of school.

Why shouldn't I put them in a US general toolbox? Its that big one that heavy duty and has ball bearing drawers. Plus I can add to it as I fill the drawers.

I have never had experience with one but my buddy that is a mechanic bought a "nice" cheaper box and it didn't last with the everyday use and weight of tools. He now owns a nice Snapon box that he can add to as he buys more tools.
 

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A 126oz ball peen hammer?

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If you're buying Snapon or matco tools do not put them in a toolbox from Harbor Freight, get a good box. You won't regret it. Get the tools you need now because you won't get 50% off once you're out of school.

Why shouldn't I put them in a US general toolbox? Its that big one that heavy duty and has ball bearing drawers. Plus I can add to it as I fill the drawers.

I have never had experience with one but my buddy that is a mechanic bought a "nice" cheaper box and it didn't last with the everyday use and weight of tools. He now owns a nice Snapon box that he can add to as he buys more tools.

Can you get me a snapon item number for the one he bought?
 

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A 126oz ball peen hammer?

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If you're buying Snapon or matco tools do not put them in a toolbox from Harbor Freight, get a good box. You won't regret it. Get the tools you need now because you won't get 50% off once you're out of school.

Why shouldn't I put them in a US general toolbox? Its that big one that heavy duty and has ball bearing drawers. Plus I can add to it as I fill the drawers.

I have never had experience with one but my buddy that is a mechanic bought a "nice" cheaper box and it didn't last with the everyday use and weight of tools. He now owns a nice Snapon box that he can add to as he buys more tools.

Can you get me a snapon item number for the one he bought?

Sure can, the price tag is around 6k though I believe. Ill look it up tomorrow and post it here for you. He has had it for about 5 years now and it still functions like new.
 

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get a matco or snapon if you plan on being a career mechanic... guy at my shop had a craftsman.. big $$ for a craftsman.. it fell apart literally.. I went on ebay.. found a matco box a guy had across the state.. he paid 10K for it new 3 years previously... it was in MINT shape.. i paid him $3800 for it.

I have not regretted it one bit...
 

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