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I've noticed the price of tools has gone up since I last stocked my tool boxes.

Do ya'll shop online, hit the local Sears Hardware, Harbor Freight?

I was just wondering where you get your supplies...
 
I shop around quite a bit. I have a Amazon Prime membership (since I buy so many books), and I have had good luck there for tools as well.
 
How funny...I buy books (I'm finishing Baldacci's series right now), stereo recievers, water slides, but I never thought of shopping for tools on Amazon.

I always hop in the car and drive in circles from Lowes, to Autozone, O'Reilly's, Wallyworld, and finally end up feeling screwed with my new tool.

I guess from you Album pic's you read about Jeeps and travel. Nice pic's and thanks for the info. The last three big ticket items I bought from Amazon were ordered on a weekday, before 9am, I chose the free snail mail shipping, and they arrived the next day. Maybe it was just luck, but it surely takes out the hassle of having to drive somewhere and lug the items home.

Again, thx for replying.
 
I actually don't read anything about Jeeps or travel, at least through Amazon. :)

My reading taste is quite a mix. Everything from Steinbeck to Doyle to Fitgerald to Patterson. So, a little old and a little new. I also have been on a kick of ordering Hitchcock films. I go in spurts on things. The Amazon Prime membership has saved me quite a bit in shipping charges. I also no longer have to get up to $25 for the free super saver shipping.

Since I am working on another Master's, a lot of my book orders have been related to that as well. If I forget to order the book by the first class, I always have it by the second.

I did just pickup a Bostitch finishing nailer for under $100 from Amazon, shipped free. You should see my recommendations list on Amazon. I think that they are confused and can't figure out what to recommend to me.
 
arren said:
Hello Friends.....
The No. 1 rule when buying power tools is not to skimp on cheap tools. Well-built tools are safer and easier to use, and they will last longer than cheap tools. Yes, you'll pay more at the register, but in the long run the quality tools will save you money. The best value in tools is usually a good, quality product that you can find on sale for a small discount.
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This.

I buy Craftsman or Snap-on since both come with a lifetime replacement warranty. Try bringing the broken 'made in china' ratchet back to Autozone for a replacement a few years after you buy it. Plus Snap-on & Craftsman hand tools are made in America (hand tools - not talking drills, dremels ect which may be made elsewhere under the craftsman name). Good to support workers in this country by buying American.
 
I haven't purchased a new tool for the past few years already.. But if I need to, I'd try to go for the cheapest shop. :)
 
Hand tools, Craftsman all the way for the replacement warranty
Power tools, depends on what it is.
For grinders, drills, saws I am an avid RIGID fan
For that specialty power tool, I like Bosch.
Welder/Plasma etc, Miller
And for that disposable/el cheapo tool, I may slid into harbor freight from time to time.
 
Sears (craftsman) and harbor freight.




Love some harbor freight.
 
Harbor Freight = Disposable tools = Use once, break tool, throw away!
 
Trust me, I still go there and buy some stuff. An example is their cases of 1" paint brushes. Use them once, and throw 'em away.
 
Got my angle grinder there for $15. Still works great. If it ever breaks.....I'll spend another $15.
 
I remember buying one of their special $12 pneumatic brad nail gun once. The safety was either broken or missing, and began spitting nails as a full automatic! I had nails shot in my drywall, the wood I was working on, and even one in the door leading to my house. I didn't know whether to return it, or put it into my holster for when I went 10-8 for duty that day!
 
havasu said:
Trust me, I still go there and buy some stuff. An example is their cases of 1" paint brushes. Use them once, and throw 'em away.
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I grab some tools there depending on the project at hand and if I know I can't trust the location for me to bring my expensive tools with. I just add it to the bill for what I am doing. I have had grinders get feet and tool bags go for a walk when I wasn't looking.
 
Yeah, I have a summer home with several items purchased from Harbor Freight, because the nearest hardware store is a one hour drive each way. They work well enough, but when they break, I just throw them away and get new ones if necessary. I still purchase all Craftsman hand tools, and it broken, I take them home with me, get a free replacement, and bring them back on my next trip out. No receipts are needed, and no headaches at all. And since my neighbors seem to forget where they borrowed my tools from, it's not a big loss.
 
havasu said:
I still purchase all Craftsman hand tools, and it broken, I take them home with me, get a free replacement, and bring them back on my next trip out. No receipts are needed, and no headaches at all. And since my neighbors seem to forget where they borrowed my tools from, it's not a big loss.
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I agree. Got myself a pair of those "dog bone" wrenches for x mas and I already busted one. They replaced it no questions asked.
 
havasu said:
I remember buying one of their special $12 pneumatic brad nail gun once. The safety was either broken or missing, and began spitting nails as a full automatic! I had nails shot in my drywall, the wood I was working on, and even one in the door leading to my house. I didn't know whether to return it, or put it into my holster for when I went 10-8 for duty that day!
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That is awesome
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I agree 100% with HAVASU and RUSTYWRANGLER.

On "Craftsman" hand tools I have never had one minute of problem when one needed returning. They hand you a new one and you are on your way. I might add I have only returned a very few items in many years.

If you need a special type tool and only need it for a single job either rent one or go to HF.
 
Ten months old and this thread found wings...great advice and I appreciate the responses.

I do like shopping at Harbor Freight but most of the items I've purchased there, except for tarps, measuring tapes, and levels, have already been replaced.

Lowes and Sears get the lionshare of my replacement budget.

Thx again.

T.
 
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