Subject: RE: Tools for Guzzi Restoration
Author: Zerhackermann
Date: Aug 22, 2002, 9:23 PM
Post ID: 1710863654
Could be. I do wonder about that. But the gear wrenches and the 10mm
that are 1-2 years old have held up despite much use and abuse. But it
is just one anecdote.
-----Original Message-----
From: andy hill [mailto:alh-@adelphia.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 8:54 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Tools for Guzzi Restoration
choppa-
well, yer antique craftsman stuff ain't the same stuff that they're
passing out now. my dad's are still primo. the later day stuff? ughh!
different folks make it. i wonder about the good kenmore name, too.....
andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zerhackermann" <chopp-@hotmail.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 11:41 PM
Subject: RE: Tools for Guzzi Restoration
Hmm. Interesting. My set is about 15 years old. But the ratchet "gear
wrenches" I got a year ago are holding up very well. And the extra 10MM
I bought last year I have used on BMW output flange nuts (they get
loctited in and there aint a way to get a socket on it. So it is *very*
stressful on those wrenches) never had any problems with those either.
Also I havent had to exhange but one 3/8" drive ratchet And one busted
flat screwdriver. And that was some time ago too. Just swapped them at
the store. And I am hard as hell on tools. The craftsman 27mm socket I
surned down to undo BMW swingarm nuts I just used with an air gun to pop
loose the front crank nuts on three loop motors. The first one had been
burned and then left to rot in the rainf for who knows and took a good
half hour to pop loose. Socket is still in good condition. Of course I
rarely use the open side of wrenches. Just kind of my preference I
guess. I use the closed end almost exclusively. But that's just my
experience with it.
Now if Sears does make me wait for a replacement in the mail. Then I
guess they lose my biz. Cant have them holding me up. But I'll burn that
bridge when I come to it.
-----Original Message-----
From: andy hill [mailto:alh-@adelphia.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 7:34 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Tools for Guzzi Restoration
craftsman? if ya use these tools often, and hard, they start rounding
out on ya. [at least, the open end wrenches do]. husky, s-k, mac,
snap-on no problem. i have destroyed many craftsman tools, and it pees
me off. these days, when you go to the mall [where else do you find a
sears store in the sticks?] they have ya fill out a form, and then mail
you the replacement tool. quickly, i admit, but when you need it, you
need it. cheep tools suck. andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Linn" <paul-@attbi.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 04:46 PM
Subject: Re: Tools for Guzzi Restoration
I use the husky brand and they really hold up pretty good. Also alot
cheaper than craftsman brand.
Paul
Richmond, Va
73 Eldo custom project
76 T3 basket
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zerhackermann" <chopp-@hotmail.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 4:27 PM
Subject: RE: Tools for Guzzi Restoration
| Good to know. I havent noticed any husky tool sets, just onesies. But I could be wrong. And if I recall correctly they seem to be cheaper than the craftsman stuff. -----Original Message----- From: Jesse Open [mailto:Beaver-@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 12:53 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: Tools for Guzzi Restoration Many of the Sears Craftsman hand tools are made by Husky. They are both good value for the money. Especially with Snap On ,Mac and Proto ETC. priced like they are made from Platinum . IMHO. Zerhackermann wrote:
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