Hey guys. I just want to ramble in the tool section for a while. Just got home from work to see that my tekton package is here and would love to lay down a little mustard on what I think of tekton tools.
For starters I am a younger man.(21), always have worked on stuff. My dad owns a plumbing company (I've been on the service truck many-a-days). I'm also starting a hands on trade school for diesel technology which requires me to buy another tool setup. (I'm not carrying my tools from home, I have my own side jobs and my own vehicles to wrench on)
Being on that service truck with my old man has definitely taught me alot of life lessons, and has given me a chance to put my hands on many tools and different brands, cheap and expensive so I do have a decent comparison. Plumbing isn't my passion (hey, dad will always have business but I just love heavy equipment with a passion) also, from the numerous side jobs and working on my own stuff can carry over to the different brands I've used.
Now,
Tekton tools seem like a great "deal" to me. I have a 3/8 ratchet, their allen wrenches, various vice-grips and cutters, the pry bars, and a wrench set that has stubby and standard wrenches in sae and metric.
The wrench sets don't skip sizes like some companies tend to which is always a plus in my book. The open ends seem to fit nuts and bolts well, without much "slop". The open ends also don't seem to spread like some cheaper brands. Not really much to say about the box end other than the fact that they work as good as you can expect a box end wrench to work.
The vice grip style plires are great so far, they lock tightly in place and the teeth don't seem as soft as some cheaper/middle brands.
Just got the allen wrenches today. Haven't used them yet but I'm a fan of the case. I like the way it lays down in my drawers flat. The Allen's themselves seem well made. Nice finish and feel in the hand. I hope they turn out to be as good as they look. And again, just like the wrenches, no skipped sizes, which is important to me.
The prybars are nice. They have a fatter handle with a striking cap on the end. The aren't as flex-ey as the pittsburg that they replaced. I'm pleased so far.
Overall, with tekton I'll have to say I love it. Seems like a good middle/upper-middle brand that dosent carry the snappy or mac, etc. Price. Great for someone starting a professional career such as myself or the diy guy.
Thanks for reading. If you guys would like me to speak about or review tools that I purchase more often I would be glad to. This is my first actual "review" so I imagine the structure isn't the best right now. I promise to do better next time if ya like
For starters I am a younger man.(21), always have worked on stuff. My dad owns a plumbing company (I've been on the service truck many-a-days). I'm also starting a hands on trade school for diesel technology which requires me to buy another tool setup. (I'm not carrying my tools from home, I have my own side jobs and my own vehicles to wrench on)
Being on that service truck with my old man has definitely taught me alot of life lessons, and has given me a chance to put my hands on many tools and different brands, cheap and expensive so I do have a decent comparison. Plumbing isn't my passion (hey, dad will always have business but I just love heavy equipment with a passion) also, from the numerous side jobs and working on my own stuff can carry over to the different brands I've used.
Now,
Tekton tools seem like a great "deal" to me. I have a 3/8 ratchet, their allen wrenches, various vice-grips and cutters, the pry bars, and a wrench set that has stubby and standard wrenches in sae and metric.
The wrench sets don't skip sizes like some companies tend to which is always a plus in my book. The open ends seem to fit nuts and bolts well, without much "slop". The open ends also don't seem to spread like some cheaper brands. Not really much to say about the box end other than the fact that they work as good as you can expect a box end wrench to work.
Just got the allen wrenches today. Haven't used them yet but I'm a fan of the case. I like the way it lays down in my drawers flat. The Allen's themselves seem well made. Nice finish and feel in the hand. I hope they turn out to be as good as they look. And again, just like the wrenches, no skipped sizes, which is important to me.
The prybars are nice. They have a fatter handle with a striking cap on the end. The aren't as flex-ey as the pittsburg that they replaced. I'm pleased so far.
Overall, with tekton I'll have to say I love it. Seems like a good middle/upper-middle brand that dosent carry the snappy or mac, etc. Price. Great for someone starting a professional career such as myself or the diy guy.
Thanks for reading. If you guys would like me to speak about or review tools that I purchase more often I would be glad to. This is my first actual "review" so I imagine the structure isn't the best right now. I promise to do better next time if ya like
