[Rhodes22-list] Tools, revisited

[Tootle]

Brad, et al:

A few years ago, or was it many years ago, we had an extensive discussion of
tools.  Especially who made which tools and their quality.

I prefer to get quality, except when used over water.  For the tools that I
use over water, I now get throw aways.  Ones that I do not fret about when I
see them going into the murky deeps.  

I find throw aways two places:  new throw aways at Harbor Freight Tools and
others at pawn shops.  I know of one local pawn shop that has several bins
of used tools.  I often find good names there as often as I find unks. 
However I can get a single 11/16 for a dollar without buying a whole set.  

Also we have a local unique place in Belton, South Carolina, called the
Anderson Jockey Lot.  Go there on a Saturday morning and you will find tools
of any description.  And some will be the ones that grew legs.

So consider the cheapest source if the tool might grow legs or swim away.

Ed K
addendum: "Sailing is not a matter of life or death, it is more important
than that." Unattributed





Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
> 
> Tool buying has grown into a second hobby since acquiring 51V and over
> the course of the past two years, I've probably spent more on hand
> tools than parts for the plane.  I started out buying used SnapOn
> tools on eBay, but even used they are overpriced.  Home Depot Husky,
> Lowes Kobalt, and Sears Craftsmen are all good tools but IMHO, S-K is
> the best value on the market.  While S-K might not be as good as
> SnapOn, they're better than most of the others and as cheap or cheaper
> if you buy them at the right place.  This company is often cheaper
> than what you can score on eBay.
> 
> http://www.superiorpaneltechnology.com/default.asp
> 
> Superiors's primary business is selling fiber-optic lighting for small
> airplanes, but their catalog store handles a lot of tools and
> materials suitable for sailboats. I haven't done price comparisons on
> all their products but their S-K hand tool prices are the best on the
> net.
> 
> Christmas is coming!  I always get good presents from myself for
> Christmas.
> 
> Brad
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