Need new tools. What is an affordable but decent brand?

[Black Vert]

It's raining out so here is a comparison between my most abused sockets (all have been used in air guns and long breaker bars) 3/4 3/8 drive Duralst, 3/4 1/2 drive Duralast and a 3/4 1/2 drive Craftsman, notice the chrome and bell bottom on the craftsman

Craftsman chrome 12pt socket on an IMPACT! what do you think would happen? I've broke them all, Snap-on, Mac, Matco, Craftsman and others, for the money Craftsman is the best bang for the buck. My 2cent.

[speedracer]

Craftsman chrome 12pt socket on an IMPACT! what do you think would happen? I've broke them all, Snap-on, Mac, Matco, Craftsman and others, for the money Craftsman is the best bang for the buck. My 2cent.

I bought them I can use them any way I want All I was pointing out was that Duralast sockets take more abuse than Crafstman will. The straw that broke the camel's back for me was a few years ago I was taking a drive shaft off of a 992C ( 3/4 12 point) and broke 2 craftsman sockets... now I'm dead in the water. One of the guys at work goes over to his truck and pulls out a no name socket that procedes to take out all 4 bolts without issue (using a 1/2 air gun 190psi)

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[SK@StreetLethal]

At the shop I have in my box all mac tools. At home I have a mix match set up. Mostly craftsman. They both serve their purposes for me though!

[07v6vistablue]

To me a part time hobby mechanic Craftsman is best bang for the buck. Can't beat the warrenty.

[speedracer]

To me a part time hobby mechanic Craftsman is best bang for the buck. Can't beat the warrenty.

You get the same warranty from autozone

[CollinsPC]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...00010000100383

Use coupon code "SEARS2011" for an additional $5 off

Good deal for the set!