Socket purchase -noob question
03-08-2017, 02:31 PM
#91
Is a Sakai (~$800) chefs knife better than a Ginsu($29.95), for sure but you can still prep a meal with a Ginsu.
I'm not saying there isn't an advantage to a higher quality product but at what point is it worth the extra $$
03-08-2017, 02:41 PM
#92
well, they will both get you to the beer store, the huffy even has a basket for your beers.
Is a Sakai (~$800) chefs knife better than a Ginsu($29.95), for sure but you can still prep a meal with a Ginsu.
I'm not saying there isn't an advantage to a higher quality product but at what point is it worth the extra $$
Is a Sakai (~$800) chefs knife better than a Ginsu($29.95), for sure but you can still prep a meal with a Ginsu.
I'm not saying there isn't an advantage to a higher quality product but at what point is it worth the extra $$
03-08-2017, 02:54 PM
#93
Nordschleife Master
m3 reminds me of the poser stereotype that exists everywhere. In the office he is dressing in $3,000 suit as "admin" when everyone else wears jeans. He shows up to tennis/basketball/football/baseball games decked in the best and most expensive gear...while being absolutely horrible at the sport in question. He buys the most expensive chair on the market...so he could read one book he bough this year. He has the $1,500 professional gas powered power-washer for 1 car garage in a condo. He has the full set of Northface gear, so he can outside in Phoenix when it is freezing 50 degrees. You can go on and on....
1. He has all commercial grade stainless steel appliances in his kitchen, but eats out for every meal.
2. Has a man cave that looks like a hunters dream with all wood panel walls covered with animal heads but has never shot a gun. The fire place is 15 feet tall with rock veneer, but only burns gas logs.
3. He has a trophy case full of awards he never earned, but custom ordered from China.
4. Likes to go to the gym decked out in neon Under Armor outfits and pays two spotters to help him pretend to lift over 300 lbs on the bench press in front of the girls. After lifting, he sits up on the bench and gives his best Ric Flair impression ending with a big "WoooooOOOOOOoooo!!!!"
5. Drives around in a salvage titled base Carrera that was rebuilt to look like a Red Turbo S with aftermarket parts. His tag says "TURBRO" on the back.
6. Likes to wear several layers of 8 karat gold chains and a fancy Folex watch he found at the local flea market.
7. He sold all of his platinum from his UFO and purchased a Ferrari 308 which he totaled on the first drive. He likes to collect styrofoam in his basement because it's very valuable on his planet.
You shouldn't encourage me Kalash! hahaha!!!
03-09-2017, 12:42 AM
#95
Rennlist Member
I like cake!
03-25-2017, 09:41 PM
#97
Rennlist Member
So... working on installing my light savers this evening and this happened. Immediately reminded me of this thread, so now I'm bringing it back from the dead. Luckily I was at the tail end of the project, otherwise I'd be SOL until the stores open tomorrow. Great example of a tool being used for its intended purpose simply failing for no good reason.
03-26-2017, 02:10 AM
#99
Race Director
I suspect 90% of non-pro mechanics who "need" SnapOn tools are also the same gentlemen who are convinced they "need" Magnum-size Trojans...
The world NEEDS these people. Otherwise, the driving glove and Drakkar Noir markets would shrivel and die.
The world NEEDS these people. Otherwise, the driving glove and Drakkar Noir markets would shrivel and die.
03-26-2017, 02:33 AM
#100
Instructor
Torx and Allen bits are something I highly recommend Snap-On for. If you've never needed to dig a bolt with a stripped head out of the bottom of a hole next to high voltage components, you're lucky. $40 for a full set of bits is a lot cheaper than a couple hours of labor to take apart the rest of the assembly to get access to that one bit you needed to remove.
Ratchets, wrenches, etc.? Craftsman or similar is probably fine. Personally I use Tekton ratchets and impact sockets, a Husky torque wrench, and no-name everything else.
Ratchets, wrenches, etc.? Craftsman or similar is probably fine. Personally I use Tekton ratchets and impact sockets, a Husky torque wrench, and no-name everything else.
03-26-2017, 11:19 AM
#101
Rennlist Member
03-26-2017, 11:33 AM
#102
I would only use the Security Torx bit if actually needed on the fastner. The hole in the middle would make the bit more prone to a failure, like you had. Were you using a power tool? I have snapped off a few 1/4" Bit Heads when using a power driver.
03-26-2017, 12:43 PM
#104
m3 reminds me of the poser stereotype that exists everywhere. In the office he is dressing in $3,000 suit as "admin" when everyone else wears jeans. He shows up to tennis/basketball/football/baseball games decked in the best and most expensive gear...while being absolutely horrible at the sport in question. He buys the most expensive chair on the market...so he could read one book he bough this year. He has the $1,500 professional gas powered power-washer for 1 car garage in a condo. He has the full set of Northface gear, so he can outside in Phoenix when it is freezing 50 degrees. You can go on and on....
maybe, the Enthusiast Yet *******?
03-26-2017, 12:53 PM
#105
Rennlist Member
EDIT: Just stopped at Harbor Freight - it was the first time I have ever done an tool exchange. Quick and easy, no hassle no fuss. Just swapped them out. It would have been even quicker if the guy in line in front of me would have shut up and just finished checking out rather than chatting it up with the cashier for 15 minutes as a line formed.
Last edited by charlieaf92; 03-26-2017 at 02:07 PM.