Where to buy Tools?

[Finn]

My garage got broken into and all my tools were pinched. I need to replace them all. I'm talking socket sets, screw drivers, allen keys, spanners, torque wrench, hammer, etc, etc.

I'm looking for good quality, none of this cheap shit you find in the warehouse or hardware shops.

Recommendations please...

[MisterD]

Try to get an appearance on Monster Garage?

[marty]

waitemata hydraulics on wiri station rd supply stahlwille and snap-on andtools to air nz engineers. they have a good range. of everything.

[Finn]

Try to get an appearance on Monster Garage?

If I did, I'd use those tools to smash some sence into Jesse James. I mean who in their right mind would dump a porn star for Sandra Bullock? He's given up having ultimate nasty sex for someone I'd imagine is like kissing your sister.

I need some tools! Please help.

[Dragon28]

I get alot of my stuff from The Toolshed (http://www.toolshed.co.nz/) or TopmaQ (http://www.topmaq.co.nz/index.aspx)

[MisterD]

If I did, I'd use those tools to smash some sence into Jesse James. I mean who in their right mind would dump a porn star for Sandra Bullock? He's given up having ultimate nasty sex for someone I'd imagine is like kissing your sister.

I need some tools! Please help.

But, do chefs cook at home?

Back to the subject in hand though, I got some Powerbilt stuff from Appco on Pilkington Rd (between Panmure and GI)

[Lou Girardin]

If I did, I'd use those tools to smash some sence into Jesse James. I mean who in their right mind would dump a porn star for Sandra Bullock? He's given up having ultimate nasty sex for someone I'd imagine is like kissing your sister.

I need some tools! Please help.

Pornstar sex would be like builders houses and mechanics cars. And, unless you're as well endowed as me, you'd always feel a tad inferior.

[Mooch]

Try the snap on tools contacts in the yellow pages , My brother used the Snap on mobile guys them to complement his tools and has used snap on for 30 years plus (mechanic). The tools last well. The nice thing is that they will come to you to see what your requirements are. Also carry obscure stuff , like sockets for ZF and getrag gearbox's. Got a set of Snapon as well and haven’t managed to break them yet (17 years)

[Motu]

We break heaps of Snap-On stuff,they replace them no questions asked.You won't get that by other tool brands sold by agents these days.The Hazet agent won't honour my tool claims,the Stahlwille agents were very reluctant,it was only when I blew my top that they handed a socket over.Snap-On are their own company in NZ,and they charge so bloody much for their tools that the odd claim is easily carried.

[Mooch]

Has the quality dropped over time or something ? or is it using air compressors that are breaking them ?

[ManDownUnder]

waitemata hydraulics on wiri station rd supply stahlwille and snap-on andtools to air nz engineers. they have a good range. of everything.

Yup - what he said - good gear and not cheap... but then - to quote the Snapon guy I bought some gear off 15 years ago...

Me: "So you're saying the unconditional guarantee means that if I gas cut this in half - you'll replace it?"
Him: "Yup"
Me: That's madness
Him: "Nope... if you know you're only going to get another one the same- why would you gas cut it in half?"

He had a point.. and he had bloody good tools. I have them today - and they look new. Lots of (ab)use - no signs of wear. Worth every dollar

[Ixion]

waitemata hydraulics on wiri station rd supply stahlwille and snap-on andtools to air nz engineers. they have a good range. of everything.

I've used these guys, they have a good range, and are reaonably helpful. Paykel Engineering (branches here and there and everywhere) are good, the Wiri branch guys are REALLY helpful.

[Motu]

Has the quality dropped over time or something ? or is it using air compressors that are breaking them ?

Ahem.....Made in USA - yeah,right.One of my mechanics broke three long 1/2 powerbars one after the other,on first use of the tool every time...obviously a quality issue.He's had the last one about 7 years now.We are proffessional mechanics earning our living with these tools,and if they aren't able to take everything we throw at them,then they aren't up to the job they were designed for - regardless of how they broke.A tool company that's proud of it's product will stand by them....and the mechanics will come back time after time.Snap-On and Matco are the only tool companies that realise this in NZ - I don't want a bloody commitee meeting to decide if the tool broke because it was abused - of course it was abused! ,that's why it broke.

[ducatilover]

if you get a socket set make sure its chrome vanadium steel, and dont listen to all this "drop forged" bullshit, it doesnt mean much ... its good having an oldman who did tool makeing for a million years.

as some said the toolshed is good but kinda pricey

[Ixion]

.. - I don't want a bloody commitee meeting to decide if the tool broke because it was abused - of course it was abused! ,that's why it broke.

Waddya mean. You tryin to tell me I shouldn't hammer a slightly too small metric socket onto an imperial nut, then put my 4 foot length of galvanised water pipe on the end of the power bar and jump up and down on it? How else am I supposed to get it undone ?