There you can get nearly indestructable tools and most likely have them warantied by the company.īiggest problem for Kiwi mechanics going over to work in OZ was that the Aussie mechs used to steal all the tools they had never seen.įacom is part of a group that includes SK,they are separate companies but share some tools to expand their range - like Facoms swivel head ratchet is an SK ratchet.Facom over here is best Quality for the buck,but some items are overpriced - just depends on what you want.įacom do an impressive 3/8 socket set called the Super 3/8 that has a sort of spline drive that has the drive capacity of 1/2,but can still be used with standard 3/8 sockets and extentions.But the handles are only 3/8 length,sort of pointless.ĭo you get Teng? they are new over here,obviously asian sourced,but.um.so is just about everything else.I have been very impressed with the quality and am enjoying the plastic 1/4 drive ratchet - I hate to use my overpriced Snap On 1/4 drive now,Teng is nice.
You may have a third option: check out a used tool dealer. That translated into quality tools and I would not want to know how much I have spent on tools, but it is a common occurance to be extremely happy to have just the perfect tool for the job such as a crowfoot set. Years ago, my father suggested that I buy a really good floor jack because it make my wrenching life easier for the rest of my life. Some say that the quality of both Snap-On and Craftsman has fallen over the years, but as I haven't bought any new ones in a while, I haven't noted this. However, at $150, you aren't going to get much from the guy in the white truck or any quality tool manufacturer for that matter if you are talking about a full set. Snap-Ons are expensive, but if you really wrench alot they are a pleasure to use and they last and last.
I use Snap-On mostly, although in some sets they are Craftsman such as the 3/4 inch drive set and the tool sets for the bikes- one metric and one standard.
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