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   Scott_R | Dec 06, 2001 07:37pm | #1

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   Wrenches, sockets- Crapsman (because they replace no questions no matter how abused)

   Screwdrivers- Don't know what brand, bought them a looooong time ago at Big Lots

   Circular Saw, Saws all, corded drills 3/8 and 1/2- Milwaukee

   Battery drill- Makita

   Plumbing- Ridgid

   Hammer- Death stick titanium

   I could go through the whole truck and shop but I'll stop.

   Scott R.

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   Bill_Richardson | Dec 06, 2001 10:22pm | #2

   *I save my money for quality tools and in my opinion, Snap-On, Milwaukee, Lufkin, Athol, and some other no names from the turn of the century suit me. Suited my grandfather and his too. What with proper maintenance, care and a no loan policy will keep even my Sears Craftsman radial saw around awhile longer. Enjoy the holidays.

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   Nick_Markey | Dec 07, 2001 07:03am | #3

   *Hammers and Flat Bars - Hart and EstwingTape measures, squares, levels, chalklines, pry bars, screwdrivers, wrenches... etc - CraftsmanChisels and planes - Marples or StanleyNail bag - OxyLights Mitersaws, cordless drills - MakitaCircular saws, sawzall, corded drills, impact gun - MilwaukeeSabersaws, belt sander, table saw, routers - BoschMore routers, R.O. sanders, belt sander, plate joiner (old style), trim saw, Tiger Saw - Porter CableBig stuff (shop table saw, jointer, planer...) - Delta, General, and PowermaticCRAP - DeWalt

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   Ron_Teti | Dec 07, 2001 06:09pm | #4

   *Power tools for shop, delta and jet (leaning more to jet now)chisels- crapsmanhand tools-crapsman/snap-onsanders ros,finish, belt ect- PC (though I have default now when they die im getting pccordless drills, impacts- makitapliers- channel lockstwist / brad points/ spade/ masonary drills- whats ever on sale or what ever the closest store has.Levels- stabilia

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   David_Mason | Dec 07, 2001 10:27pm | #5

   *Handtools are Craftsman,Stanley,Wiss,Swanson,Vaughn, and KlienToolbelt is Occidental Leather Drills are Milw. Cordless drills are Makita Reciprocating saws are Milw. Saws are Skilsaw Routers are Porter Cable Sanders and jigsaws are Bosch Compressors are Emglo Hoses are Goodyear Compound miter saw is a Makita

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   Ron_Teti | Dec 08, 2001 05:59am | #6

   *Pants- levisShorts- fruit of the loomshirts- hanes

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   CDD | Dec 08, 2001 06:14am | #7

   *The brand that still works as good the next time I use it as the last.

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   Marshall_Winn | Dec 08, 2001 06:43am | #8

   *Invoices, the ones that get paid right away are my favorites.

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   r__ignacki | Dec 08, 2001 05:51pm | #9

   *saw- new Milw.hammers- estwingsanders- PCtrim nailers- sencorouters- makita, black&peckerstun gun- hilti

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   Steve_Merrette | Dec 09, 2001 01:50am | #10

   *Sidewinder - PCRecip - PCNailguns - PCCompressors - PC and craftsmanSanders - PC & MakitaPortable table saw and SCMS - MakitaPlaner & Jointer - DeltaHand planer - MakitaDrill drivers - PCCorded drills - MilwaukeeRouters - PCPlate jointer and 1/2" hammer drill- Craftsman professional (although they're made by the yellow tool company)Levels - StabilaJigsaw & Rotary hammer - BoschDrywall gun - MakitaBags - Occidental leatherHammers - Harthandtools - Craftsman, Stanley, Channelock, Klien, IdealShop's full size table saw, Radial arms saw, drill press and miter saw are craftsman professional (hey I didn't know any better back then)Truck - DodgeThere was that enough?

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   Keith_C | Dec 09, 2001 02:23am | #11

   *Steve, now if you'll just give me an address, I'll stop by and install a FREE security system to keep all the goodies safe...honest. You're insured right?

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   Don_Papenburg | Dec 12, 2001 06:20am | #12

   *I won't swing an estwing ,use a Vaughn with a wood handle or the Bostich. electic tools Mil. or PC air compressors are Ingersall Rand ,Hand tools snapon SKwayne Stanley planes Lufkin Stanley tapes Stabila level Best level I have had yet. Most of my shop tools Delta shapers table saw lathe and radial arm.

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   Steve_Merrette | Dec 13, 2001 07:11am | #13

   *Insured with replacement cost. if it's stolen I get a new one even if the price has gone up. I got burgled a few years back but they never touched my tools. took the wife's jewelry, some cameras and all of our video tapes. go figure.

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    David_Thomas | Dec 15, 2001 07:34am | #14

    *Ben: "adjustable wrenches- crescent& craftsman". I would have agreed a few years ago. Then I tried Channelock's adjustable wrenches. Much nicer - accurate metric and SAE scales, doesn't jam, doesn't rust. Cheap at Wal-mart. Like the 16" size going for what I'd expect a 12" to go for. -David

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    Mr.T | Dec 16, 2001 12:14am | #15

    *Ron, I would have thought that your favorite brand of shorts would be Victoria's Secret!!! :)

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    Johnnie_Browne | Dec 18, 2001 05:51am | #16

    *tape measurer- anything but a freakin stanley

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    piffin_ | Dec 18, 2001 07:17am | #17

    *Porter Cable and Milwaukee with a few Makitas thrown into the mix.Been happy vwith my Grizzly shop equiptment.

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    C._Webb | Jan 08, 2002 01:41am | #18

    *Well here goes guys,Cordless drills: PC, BoschHalf-inch drills: Bosch, MilwaukeeHammerdrills/SDS: Milwaukee, PcCirc. Saws: PC, Craftsman five and a half inch.Compound Mitre: DewaltRouters/Sanders: PCNail Guns: PC, Craftsman, Senco, PaslodeHammers: Vaughn, Estwing, HartMeasuring/Levelling: Stabila, Stanley, Lufkin,- Robovector, EmpireCompressor: CraftsmanWrenches/Auto tools: CraftsmanSockets/Screwdrivers: "Electrical: Klein, Greenlee, GB, FlukePlumbing: Craftsman, Ridgid,Toolbelts: Klein, OccyTruck: Chevy HDWriting Instrument: CrossMusic: classic rock, Folk, Bluegrassclothes: Levi's, CarharttFav. Crankbait: BanditFav. Worm: Culprit/ZoomDon't have many big shop tools yet they are on the list.C

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    Brandon_Terry_Moore | Jan 09, 2002 08:52pm | #19

    *Welders: MillerAutomotive Hand Tools: Mac & Snap-onGarage Compressor: QuincyAir tools: Ingersol RandMason's level: SMITH (toughest & best for brickwork)Mason's Trowels: W. RoseMasonry Saw Blades: National DiamondGas powered saw: PartnerScaffolding: Bil-jaxBrick: BeldenWork Clothing: CarharttWork boots: Mason (order online or catalog)SDS Hammer Drill: BoschSmall Engines: HondaCountry: MAY GOD BLESS THE GOOD OL' U.S.A.

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    Steve_Schefer | Jan 09, 2002 09:55pm | #20

    *My tool assortment is about on par with the rest. I just wish Crescent would make a 8" left handed metric version.ROFLOL. Way to much time on my hands !P.S. I just looked at mine it's marked metric when used left handed ! Now I'm really crackin up.

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    Tim_Thompson | Jan 10, 2002 01:45pm | #21

    *SCMS, Circular Saw, Belt Sander, 3/8 Corded Drill, Drywall cutout tool, R.O. sander, and Cordless Drill are all DeWalt.Router and Jigsaw are Bosch.Framing, Roofing, and Staple guns are Bostich.Trim guns are Senco and Craftsman.Sawzall, R.O. Sanders, and Compressors are P.C.Tape Measures, Rough Wood Chisels and some hand tools are Stanley.Finish Work Chisles are Marples.Hand Planes are a mix of brands handed down from my Grandfather.Hammers are Hart and Death Stick.Impact wrench is a 1967 Chicago Pneumatic.Door Planer is Makita.Wrenches, Screwdrivers, and other hand tools are a mix of SnapOn, Klein, Crescent, and Craftsman.

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    Ralph27 | Jan 15, 2002 01:56am | #22

    *air tools/compressor: Porter Cablemiter saw:12" Deltacorded drill:milwaulkee magnum holeshooterhandtools:craftsman/master mechanic/MACtape measure/squares:stanleychainsaw:Stihl motorcycle:Harley DavidsonSawzall:Porter Cable

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    robotworks | Jan 16, 2002 04:33am | #23

    *Everyone has their own opinion...portable hand tools - PC or Boschcarving chisels - Swissmadebench chisels - Marplesshop machines - Jet or Deltamechanics tools - Craftsman (cause I can't afford Snap-On)chainsaw - Stihlcamera - Nikon FM seriesyou get the idea. Best I can afford and feel comfortable withtim

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    Ben_Pickard | Jan 20, 2002 09:14am | #24

    *Everyone has some great suggestions-Hammer Drills/PAT's-HILTIStationary Tools-POWERMATIC

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    ToolDoc_ | Feb 13, 2002 04:26am | #25

    *Porter Cable power tools Craftsman hand tools Klein pliers Estwing hammers Dasco chisels Marshalltown trowels Goldblatt drywall tools

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    ken_hill | Feb 13, 2002 11:05pm | #26

    *Ditto on the Klein pliers. I use the hardened blue offset, cuts nails, etc. all day long.

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    david_albert | Feb 15, 2002 06:03am | #27

    *circ - PC recip - PC nailguns - PC Bammer staple & brad pasalode framing airless compressors - PC and lookingsanders - several PC & bosch mini belt Portable table saw deltaHand planer - pcDrill drivers hammer drill pcRouters - pc d handle makita plunge hitachi Plate jointer pcmiter saw dewalthandtools - Craftsman, huskey, Stanley, Channelockshop size table saw, drill press craftsman Truck - Dodge mostly i buy porter cable power tools unless the deal is good or i need the tool now and i'm forced to buy in a hurry. hand tools are mostly dictated by the need and proximity to it. Most stores carry one brand of each type of hand tool

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    Sam_M | Feb 19, 2002 05:57am | #28

    *Anything but DeFalt.

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    ToolDoc_ | Feb 23, 2002 10:39pm | #29

    *Hey Ben I have a old Black & Decker Saw Cat circular saw also was my Dads still runs great, I will never part with it.

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    Shoeman_ | Feb 26, 2002 01:04am | #30

    *david, do you really like your bammer? Thread was what tools are best, and I see you listed the bammer. Just curious, I have never once heard a good thing about bammers. Which model do you have? How long have you had it? Please, do tell

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    david_albert | Mar 04, 2002 01:04pm | #31

    *Shoeman;The PC Bammer was purchased about three years ago, hardly used and has performed like a champ. I have never serviced it and it has never let me down. I use it for small trim jobs and pull out the air power for big jobs. It is super for outdoor trim work if you don't like air hoses going up ladders. Still I will be getting the pasalode soon for production type work.

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    david_albert | Mar 04, 2002 01:06pm | #32

    *forgot to say i'm not sure about model# as it is five am and 20 degrees, i'll leave it in the truck and get an answer to you later...

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    Shoeman_ | Mar 04, 2002 05:21pm | #33

    *David, I think you will be impressed with the Paslode nailers, I have the framer, 16 guage angled finish, and the new 18 guage finish. The framer is ok, but I really like the finish guns.

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    David_Levie | Mar 09, 2002 05:59pm | #34

    *Truck = Chevy Pick-um-upbeer = HinnieSaw = makita & maxaw(great for "dirty work")Sawzall = PCGuns = Paslode (I hate dragging out a compressor)Drills = B&D (they're disposable)Miter saw = MakitaCordless drills = Never use them (that craftsman is for show)Wet saw = MK 3 of 'emRouter, sanders, jigsaw = B&DPlumbing tools = RigidTable saw = Delta (yeah, I know)Welder = Lincolnunwelder = Sledge hammerEverything else is just a mix-match of companies.