[mrnickleye]

Every mechanic has them.
Some are old, some are new.
Some are common, some are rare, even "special".

I have a large collection, starting from when I was about 9, when I got my first go-cart. There are many brands in my rollaway(s). Craftsman, Sears, Proto, Blackhawk, and my prefered, Snap-on, Matco, Mac, and many specialized ones.
Meters and gages many I've made up to get the job done.

I recommend that you never sell or pawn your tools. They save you lots of $$$. They more than pay for themselves.

When I was facing a new job I hadn't done, and needed to buy a tool(s), I justified the expense by the fact that it would have cost as much or more to have it done at a shop.

I learned alot, built confidence in my skills, and filled my toolbox up with tools I would have ready to use again.

What about you?? What are your thoughts on this?? What brands do you prefer??