Where do you buy your Proto tools?

[wavinwayne]

I decided on a whim that I want a Proto 3/8" ratchet, model #J5249XL. I started looking online for a good price, and it turns out there is a pretty wide swing in price for the same item. For you that own Proto tools, where did you buy them?

 

[Soft Cars]

Before Amazon and eBay, I used to go down to Gordon Industrial Supply to get Proto. These days it's much easier to get.

 

[Astro14]

Zoro - or, I bought from another BITOG member who was selling a brand new set of line wrenches…

 

[wavinwayne]

Before Amazon and eBay, I used to go down to Gordon Industrial Supply to get Proto. These days it's much easier to get.

I looked on Amazon and the reviews are not great. Some folks said they had received Proto tools that were not made in USA, and were basically junk. Others seemed pleased, so who knows. I trust Amazon on most stuff but I'm going to skip them this time. I will look on ebay, though. Thanks

 

[wavinwayne]

Zoro - or, I bought from another BITOG member who was selling a brand new set of line wrenches…

Zoro is an example of a site where I saw a drastic price swing. Toolup.com has it for $48, and Zoro has it for $95. I've searched high and low and can't find anything confirming toolup is a scam.

 

[Astro14]

Zoro is an example of a site where I saw a drastic price swing. Toolup.com has it for $48, and Zoro has it for $95. I've searched high and low and can't find anything confirming toolup is a scam.

Wow…never had a problem with Zoro - makes me wonder about tool up…

 

[Lenny5160]

Zoro is an example of a site where I saw a drastic price swing. Toolup.com has it for $48, and Zoro has it for $95. I've searched high and low and can't find anything confirming toolup is a scam.

Napa has it for $55.99 with free shipping. I think you can be fairly confident they won't rip you off on it.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PTOJ5249XL

 

[D60]

Zoro is an example of a site where I saw a drastic price swing. Toolup.com has it for $48, and Zoro has it for $95. I've searched high and low and can't find anything confirming toolup is a scam.

Toolup is absolutely not a scam, but I don't think I've ever ordered hand tools from them. I've only ordered Milwaukee cordless stuff. IIRC they are also redtoolstore.com which is solely Milwaukee stuff. All my orders have been through toolup.com

 

[MSCH]

I decided on a whim that I want a Proto 3/8" ratchet, model #J5249XL. I started looking online for a good price, and it turns out there is a pretty wide swing in price for the same item. For you that own Proto tools, where did you buy them?

I'ver had a few Proto forever and don't know where I obtained them ... I think Grainger might still sell Proto. other than that good luck.

 

[wtd]

All of my Proto tools are older and I bought them at flea markets. I've seen plenty of them on Ebay.

 

[wavinwayne]

I'ver had a few Proto forever and don't know where I obtained them ... I think Grainger might still sell Proto. other than that good luck.

Grainger definitely has them, and they are the most expensive I've found. They don't tend to be that expensive on everything, so I'm not sure what gives on the Proto stuff.

 

[Soft Cars]

Did you look J4749HTC ? It's got 90 teeth.

J4749HTC

 

[wavinwayne]

Did you look J4749HTC ? It's got 90 teeth.

J4749HTC

That's a 1/4" drive, and it's very nice, but I just bought a 90T Gearwrench 1/4" ratchet last week or the week before.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

Zoro is an example of a site where I saw a drastic price swing. Toolup.com has it for $48, and Zoro has it for $95. I've searched high and low and can't find anything confirming toolup is a scam.

Zoro is crazy for sure. Especially when you compare them to their same company but other website grainger. Not sure of their business plan. Sometimes Grainger is 2x more than Zoro. Other times they are cheaper

 

[Soft Cars]

That's a 1/4" drive, and it's very nice, but I just bought a 90T Gearwrench 1/4" ratchet last week or the week before.

OK my bad. Proto doesn't even list it on their site. NAPA has it.

Proto J5249HTC @ NAPA

 

[demarpaint]

Zoro, Amazon, and Ebay, depending on price and availability.

 

[demarpaint]

OK my bad. Proto doesn't even list it on their site. NAPA has it.

Proto J5249HTC @ NAPA

You'll like that ratchet. IIRC I bought mine on Zoro and took advantage of their 20% off coupons. Check your PM before you buy it.

 

[Freischneider]

Always get it from Zoro with the 20% off coupon. My favorite Proto ratchet is the Facom palm control style, manufactured by USAG in Italy.

 

[Cherrybomb]

Zoro or Kaufman and Fastenal

 

[ElectroMechanoMan]

MSC also carries Proto tools but you have to find someone who has an account to get a decent price. The mill where I work uses almost all Proto tools and they are good quality.