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[A_G]

The new Milwaukee have a similar design of the tension screw, but no lock lever. How much are they? The link don't give a price and too lazy to google

I have the new Milwaukee, like them for the price, but the Snap-On/Malco ones beat everything I've seen in decades if you're talking ability to grip. I may try the Stanley's. If you say they're good, I believe you, but it might be the first thing that's worth AF with their name on it that's been decent for years. Probably built by a better company with their name slapped on it.

Edit: looking at that link again, I think it's telling that the length lasered on the side is already bigger than what the website claims it is. The tool tells me it's 10 inches, but it's really only 9.5? Geez, I sound like a woman now...

apparently they are out of stock where i bought them at..but 11$?

FatMax 10 In. Curved Jaw Locking Pliers FMHT74886 from STANLEY - Acme Tools

FatMax 10 In. Curved Jaw Locking Pliers - FMHT74886 from STANLEY

www.acmetools.com

The lock has a second purpose for me..they dont open in my truck box and get stuck on the drawer above it.

i also have the needle nose style

Stanley 9 In. Long Nose Locking Pliers

Stanley 9 In. Long Nose Locking Pliers - FMHT74888

www.acmetools.com

 

[PAToyota]

Astro Pneumatic - https://www.astrotools.com

I've been impressed with what I've bought so far - rivnut tools, air tools, specialty items. They make a bunch of the stuff on the Tool Trucks, but you definitely pay the "Truck Tax" when you buy it there.

 

[Weasel]

slight hijack

check these out https://www.lowes.com/pd/Stanley-FA...wBuoErtGzkh-iK70uuBoC4RsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

by far my best ever vice grip. they lock and wont open...and the eye for the tightening fits a flat head screw driver so you can tigheten it further once its been locked on

where they made? Not buying any china crap/

 

[aczlan]

where they made? Not buying any china crap/

Acme Tools says China: STANLEY-FMHT74886 | Acme Tools

Aaron Z

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Astro Pneumatic - Astro Tools | Home

I've been impressed with what I've bought so far - rivnut tools, air tools, specialty items. They make a bunch of the stuff on the Tool Trucks, but you definitely pay the "Truck Tax" when you buy it there.

X2, same experience with rivnut tool and pneumatics from ASTRO. Great stuff.

 

[PAToyota]

where they made? Not buying any china crap/

I've been disappointed at how much of the Snap-On stuff is Chinese anymore. Same with other "American" brands.

I understand price points, but if I'm going to pay a premium for something like Snap-On I want it to be American made.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

The lock has a second purpose for me..they dont open in my truck box and get stuck on the drawer above it.

Not being able to open a draw in my truck box because a tool is stuck aggravates the shit out of me.

 

[TrikeKid]

Gearwrench, Knipex, Astro Pneumatic, OTC and Lisle are the main non-truck brands I buy. No experience with the Boxo stuff, looks $$$ for made in Taiwan.

 

[A_G]

where they made? Not buying any china crap/

your not getting away from china dude...anywhere so get over it

 

[Im4yotas]

Been giving a lot of my money to JD Squared and Milwaukee lately... I think Swag Offroad and Gearwrench are good ideas. Anything welding and fabrication should be a hit with this crowd

 

[Pony_Driver]

This. I think I already own every gear wrench up with like 1-1/4" in all the styles and they're my go to.


I'd also say Knipex and maybe some other German quality screwdrivers.

USA made tools fo sho, and Western (Germany - Knipex etc) tools would be


Anything but CHICOM shit if you can help it.

 

[Pony_Driver]

your not getting away from china dude...anywhere so get over it

Not with that fucking attitude you're not.

 

[A_G]

Not with that fucking attitude you're not.

your using something with components made in china to reply to me

 

[Toreadorranger]

Fireball Tools

Fireball Tool

Fireball Tool creates the best in class tools for welders and fabricators. Patented, Made in USA Mega Squares and Monster Squares. Fireball welding table system, and of course the Fireball Hardtail Vise.

fireballtool.com

 

[Austin]

Finally heard back from Boxo, their buy-in isn't terrible, they may be a possibility. Waiting to hear back from Gearwrench

 

[Sean778]

Are there any toolbox mfgs that people would recommend trying to grab? I ended up buying a China made Napa roll-cab due to COVID inventory BS, but maybe that’s something to look at.
edit for dumb punctuation.

 

[PAToyota]

I have to say that the HF US General stuff is pretty good quality and value for the prices.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Sunex for impact
SK ratchets
gearwrench wrenches
williams screwdrivers
craftsman roadbox

These are kinda my main tools