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grizzley

08-29-2004 10:20:00




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Hi,

Iīm looking for a 1/4" socket set and have found some on bay called US. Pro Tools. I donīt know this name, so I was wondering if anyone can tell me the quality of these tools. Are they on par with Facom and Snap-on. I would use them quite alot so the quality has to be good.

Thanks for any help, G.




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Big Jim

08-30-2004 21:40:58




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
Every company seems to have certain tools that are the best of breed. Klien makes the best sidecutters anywhere and their screwdrivers are very good. In my experienced opinion, Snap-On makes the best sockets, period. They are the right blend of tough and hard so they don"t often break or wear out. If it will be a high use set, bite the big one and go with Snap-On. You will not be disappointed.



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Alan Y.

08-30-2004 12:28:32




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
I checked Ebay and found a seller of US. Pro-Tools but he was selling only to those in the U.K. If he's the same one, I guess you'd have to be in the U.K. too. I would email the seller and ask where the tools are made, what the warranty is and how would you exercise the warranty if needed.

I suspect the tool name is misleading and not made in USA. I note the "US." in the name is punctuated oddly and is NOT U.S. I could be wrong but I don't think they're even marketed in the USA. I'd be suspicious.

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Bill-KCKs

08-30-2004 01:22:54




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
Your experience might vary, but I'm still using a 1/4" drive set from Wright Tools that I bought him in the '60's. I see Wright is still in business and they say Made In USA, and a Lifetime Warranty.

The Harry J Epstein Co in Kansas City is one of their dealers. I made the mistake of visiting that store. What a toy store!!!! Lots of close outs from Bonney, Wilde, Cooper, and Irwin, too.

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J.C. IN AZ.

08-29-2004 21:33:19




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
I have tools from several different Mfg.Recently I purchased a Rolling tool Cabinet, Husky Brand from Home Depot and a complete set of Husky Sockets and smaller Wrenches were included. I really like the Sockets and Rachets Etc. Not to Expensive by them selves and U.S.A. made.The 1/4" Socket set is complete.



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CRUSADER

08-29-2004 19:48:59




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
I think that would depend on what you can afford and what you are going to use them for. Snap-On, and Mac are both the best that can be had. If your in the business and can afford to buy them those are the ones I would buy. If your (as I am these days) a home/DIY type application then Chraftsman would be a more affordable tool with a good quality and warranty. However you plan to go, personally I wouldn't go with a cheaper brand then Chraftsman.

later days mate,
Jim

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RJ-AZ

08-29-2004 18:20:53




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
For every day use I have a Snap-On set that I bought over twenty years ago. I use it almost daily at work. I lost the 1/4" drive flex head ratchet and it cost me $85.00 to replace it. Not the whole set just the ratchet.
I use a Craftsman set at home, they are so inexpensive I keep a set of 1/4 & 3/8" in the shop and in my truck and car.



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James in North Carolina

08-29-2004 18:14:54




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
Where are they made? If not in the US, I would pass on them. Also, if they have a warrenty, where would you return them to? Some places warrenty tools, but you have to have the original sales receipt.]

My experience has been that the more hassle to use a warrenty, the lower the quality of the tool. Not always true, but most of the time for me it is.

If you"re a full time mechanic, I would spring for SnapOn or MAC. If you"re a heavy do it yourselfer, Craftsman would be the cheapest I would go.

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Dozerboss

08-29-2004 21:30:47




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to James in North Carolina, 08-29-2004 18:14:54  
This warranty problem is exactly what i have run into. I wouldn't buy them, the company maybe gone in a few years. Lowes seems to have pulled the rug out with their Cobalt tools Life time warranty they were pitching all over just a few years ago. Now i notice their not being restocked here and whats left put on markdown.

All the cheap tool buyers who went for Walmart's Popular mechanics tools--they don't carry them anymore. How do you get warranty on them?

I have been stuck with a few Stanly tools with no place to return them as they no longer honor their lifetime warranty or offer it on the new sets. Now they make alot of stuff in Mexico instead of USA.

The Mac tool guy here went out of business and various requests for the factory to replace tools are answered with they must go back to your dealer. Like talking to a machine programmed to say no, instead of having a CS person to handle the problem. Poorly run company.

SK tools, also you must find a place to exchange them. There are a few places to buy them but apparently they don't reimburse the dealer everytime so none want to exchange them for you. Can't get Dad's handed down tools replaced.

For the warranty reasons, and the quality I buy craftsmen s proline and snap-on for whatever craftsmen doesn't have, which is a lot. I always can get them exchanged no problem. Both companies have been in business a long time and will likely be around as long as me.

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Big Jim

08-29-2004 22:07:23




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to Dozerboss, 08-29-2004 21:30:47  
Always remember the key to a lifetime warantee is that it"s the lifetime of the company, not your lifetime. You can be careful and still get bit occasionally. I still have one box full of PowerCraft (Wards) lifetime tools but I"m having a hard time finding a Wards store these days. Still, Snap-On, Mac, and Craftsman have a lot of history behind them. For certain jobs, like a set to keep in the motorhome, I just buy Harbor Freight cheapies. They are OK for the little use they will see and, if they break, just throw them away and buy more. My shop, however, is primarily Snap-On with replacements comming from Craftsman"s top line these days. I have one Craftsman full polish combo wrench sitting in a holder in the midst of Sanp-On ones and it looks right at home.

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MAC,IL

08-29-2004 16:18:06




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
I got a few snap ons, williams, Mac and sk wrenches. I started buying crafsman a long time ago and have been well pleased with them and the warranty. Stay away from their "companion" brand. Some of these off brand tools, when you buy them they are yours. Broken ones cant and wont be replaced. Watch the craftsman circulars, if you have a club card on a circular item thats another 10% off.



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kraigWY

08-29-2004 15:41:31




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
Just get a set of craftsmen tools. 1/4 in arn't that pricy and Sears has an excellent return policy. I have almost all Craftsmen tools and have had no problem with them. I even use them on a little 1/4 air ratchet.



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Charles (in GA)

08-29-2004 14:16:37




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 Re: us.pro-tools in reply to grizzley, 08-29-2004 10:20:00  
Don't know about the US Pro Tools, but I make my living with tools. The 1/4 socket is probably the most used tools I have (aircraft mechanic) and I started out with Craftsmam, were OK, bought a set of Bonnys when they still produced sockets, wore them out rather quickly, finally got smart and bought the Snap-on set. Cannot beat them. I prefer Snap-on to Mac. MAC is a top line tool though. I don't think anything else comes close.

I've looked at the Facom tools, not sockets in particular but other products in the line, the dealers keep pushing them at tool shows at work. They are a FRENCH company and I perfer to keep my money here in the US when I can. They are mostly "funky" designs that don't look real practical. I think the Facom sockets are S-K. which are also a "second tier" product behind Snap-on and MAC.

Its the old thing, "you get what you pay for"

Charles

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