Good Source for One Off Sockets, Wrenches ?
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The tool truck will sell you individuals as well as ordering from their websites.
Piece by piece from the truck or the manufacturers site. When I was in high school starting my career I bought most of my socket sets one socket at a time, replacing chinese or big box store sockets that either broke or did not work as well.
Pawnshops.
Absolutely. My local sells 1” (25mm) and smaller for $1 each.
You gotta dig through the bucket to find name brand ones.
Was told of a joint in Saddle Brook, NJ....like a pawn shop but more a collection spot. I saw tool bags and lots of odd power tools.
There was junk too but it was organized.
There was junk too but it was organized.
Yea, I recently replaced a 7/8" Matco wrench from my set that I purchased in 1981.
To get the exact wrench, I went to Ebay.
For the better brands every socket or wrench or attachment or cup or spindle or handle has a unique part # and you can order it. eg this Cornwell windback set has a unique part # visible on every disc.
For SnapOn if you click on "set members" on their website it gives you a breakdown of every part number. Obviously not so helpful if you're looking to fill gaps not in the set. Sometimes a descriptive ebay search is the best way to get part numbers of an individual tool, then plug that into Snappy's site to know the latest revision (letter suffix)
As others have noted if it's not tool truck I'll often wind up looking at Proto or Tekton. Proto with a code through Zoro (Grainger, of course) can be competitive. Tekton's always a good value but they don't always push the limits of sizing or styles (like torx variations)
GW and Craftsman are pretty much dead to me, but that's just me. SK can't build a ratchet in the modern era (it's super confusing technology after all) so they're also dead to me. But these are other options if they float your boat. Capri and Carlyle also sell individuals of many things.
For SnapOn if you click on "set members" on their website it gives you a breakdown of every part number. Obviously not so helpful if you're looking to fill gaps not in the set. Sometimes a descriptive ebay search is the best way to get part numbers of an individual tool, then plug that into Snappy's site to know the latest revision (letter suffix)
As others have noted if it's not tool truck I'll often wind up looking at Proto or Tekton. Proto with a code through Zoro (Grainger, of course) can be competitive. Tekton's always a good value but they don't always push the limits of sizing or styles (like torx variations)
GW and Craftsman are pretty much dead to me, but that's just me. SK can't build a ratchet in the modern era (it's super confusing technology after all) so they're also dead to me. But these are other options if they float your boat. Capri and Carlyle also sell individuals of many things.
BrendanC
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you can order directly through the snap on site. i keep a select few snap on tools. my big box is a snap on filled with various other brand tools, no need for snap on everything in my eyes.
If I need it right now, like RIGHT NOW TODAY, I'll just go grab one at Home Depot. Obviously it wasn't a must-have tool if I didn't have it already, so buying one from a big box store will suffice until I have time to get a better one elsewhere.
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Tekton is available for free ship to store at lowes, if you're only buying one or two. Otherwise I use tekton for points or Zoro.
I'm just a home DIY wrencher, so any of the big box store tools typically work fine for me.
When I need an Impact socket I don't have, I just go to Northern Tool and grab one. Haven't had one fail yet.
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SK makes the USA old style ratchets the same as always. It was a well designed ratchet that has survived. Except the swivel ratchet that was USA, they make them in China. I looking for a clean original SK swivel ratchet, have one, want a mint one for a good price. I guess they invented it.
That is really good advice,if you break it,reward yourself with better quality,you can thank Timmastertech later
Lowes has a good selection of singles too. If they don't have it, I'll order a single (often Tekton) from Amazon.
