Tools, quality or cheap?

[Buckshot 10+ year member]

Do you have the 'cheaper' tools, the 'more-exspensive' tools, or a combination of both, and do you feel that the quality of the tool's determines the quality of the work.

Personally, I have some good tools, some cheap. I also feel that good tools lead to better outcomes, however they are not required for an awesome outcome. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[BeanII 10+ year member]

good tools just typically last longer, stay sharper, and are stronger.... they do lead to better work. Also, having the right tool is important...

speaking of, I've got two extra DMM's if any one is interested PM me

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

good tools just typically last longer, stay sharper, and are stronger.... they do lead to better work. Also, having the right tool is important...
speaking of, I've got two extra DMM's if any one is interested PM me

if by extra u mean.....free...ill pay shipping

 

[Moe Lester 10+ year member]

Ive got a mix of both, and IMO just go for some nice tools right from the start. Good tools make a hell of a difference when you build a bunch of whatever it is you build

 

[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

i have what works

 

[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

I have cheap *** stuff, would get Really good stuff from the start. It will pay for itself over the years.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

I'm pretty **** hard on tools doing various things so I tend to just buy Craftsman. I have a Sears that's less than 5 minutes' drive from my house so as long as I don't somehow need something replaced in the middle of the night when they're closed I'm golden. I reckon I'd rather pony up a few more bux upon initial acquisition and then never have to buy it again.

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

I also buy anything Craftsmen that has a lifetime warranty everything else I get at a decent quality/price at the Home Depot I work at...

 

[THUNDERBIRD 10+ year member]

i have both but and starting to replace everything with craftsman when i have the extra money to spend. all of my power tools are skil tho and i am happy with them

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

IMO - the best thing you can invest in, is a quality (and i dont mean those cheap $6 sets) set of ALL the bits and ratches you could ever need.

im talking, solid, hard, quality bits. like a $50~70 set. drillbits, screwbits, ratchet bits, attachments, and all that stuff.

having a cheap drill\holesaw\phillipshead\rachet is like using your fingers to do the job. just make sure *MAKE SURE* you put the **** things back when you are done. i HATE loosing mine //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/mad.gif.c18f003ab0ef8a0d9c27ca78d77a6392.gif

i have 19v cordless crafstsman toolset (got for chirstmas) so those are my only powertools, sides a mad old craftsman jigsaw (needs replacement too. cuts on a effin slant that i cant seem to fix //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif )

 

[TPABlazer 10+ year member]

Stuff like screwdrivers or allen keys I'll buy 30 at harbor freight for 2 dollars or something rediculous. I figure I would have to snap most of them to cover the cost of a craftsman, and besides when I'm in the garage, my tools move around my workspace..so having 3 phillips head in 3 different spots is a plus.

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

but stripping the heads of all the screws AND the bits that i have is not worth the frustration.

buy one set, dont loose them, and you wont need another set for the rest of your life //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

 

[Buckshot 10+ year member]

but stripping the heads of all the screws AND the bits that i have is not worth the frustration.
buy one set, dont loose them, and you wont need another set for the rest of your life //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

I agree, but what about your power tools? Me and Bigwheel were talking about some routers last night, they make from somthing like 3/4 hp, all the way up too about 3hp. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Eh, routers are overrated. Only thing I'd use it for is like a HUGE one to round off the edges on MDF. For cutting circles, and shit like that...JIG SAW!!!

NG

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

Eh, routers are overrated. Only thing I'd use it for is like a HUGE one to round off the edges on MDF. For cutting circles, and shit like that...JIG SAW!!!
NG

no circle jig w/router?