Let's Talk Tools

[mrnickleye]

Suze, does "nicking" your tools mean stealing them ?? or borrowing them and never returning them ???

LOWE'S hardware stores have some line of hand tools that look pretty darn good. I saw them once, 'cause I don't go there much.

[SKILMATIC]

Originally Posted by mrnickleye

Suze, does "nicking" your tools mean stealing them ?? or borrowing them and never returning them ???

LOWE'S hardware stores have some line of hand tools that look pretty darn good. I saw them once, 'cause I don't go there much.

Yu mean Kobalt? I saw a set of kobalt tools and they looked alright. They kinda looked like craftsman however I dont knwo if they have as good of warranty as craftsman does.

[mrnickleye]

Kobalt ! That's it ! If they're lifetime warranty, they'd be OK.

[SKILMATIC]

Originally Posted by mrnickleye

Kobalt ! That's it ! If they're lifetime warranty, they'd be OK.

Yeah I thought thats what they were. However, I wasnt sure either. But I think they have a lifetime warranty, but I dont think you can just bring them to any lowes and get it swapped immediately like you can with craftsman. I love craftsman because all you have to do is bring it to any sears and they will give you a new one for free without any questions or rigamoroe.

Snap-on you pay for the delivery service with the guys in the trucks. They come to your location and swap out the tool.

In any case, tools are just awesome things. If it wasnt for them life would be one big pain. I am just thankful to have them on earth.

[suprra_girl]

yep nicking = both cases

stealing & borrowing and never returning lol

[cagedruss]

Originally Posted by SKILMATIC

Yeah husky tools are usually used for construction but I hear they are very durable.

Husky polished wrenches are the same size and weight as a Snap-On Wrench, go figure. All of my Wrenches are of the top 2 tool manufactures because I believe they are better and are usually fit nicer in my hand. I have a set of large Husky Polished Wrench's (internet sales) are are Identical to my SNAP-On's except the chrome is not as nice and the price was 1/4 of Snap-On's. I use them for chassis fab work and they get used pretty hard and have held up great

All quality tools have there place and are a preference to the user and his wallet. Quality tools usually make the job go smoother and quicker saving time and money. Plus I hate going to the mall to exchange a broken wrench or socket.

[joel w]

Originally Posted by suprra_girl

yep nicking = both cases

stealing & borrowing and never returning lol

ok? a tool thief that doesnt return is a nicker
and after the hiest, hes just nicked them
any one who even asks is just a nick? dont be a nick...

hahhaha just havin fun...

[mrnickleye]

Originally Posted by joel williams

ok? a tool thief that doesnt return is a nicker
and after the hiest, hes just nicked them
any one who even asks is just a nick? dont be a nick...

hahhaha just havin fun...

Well.........

It all started because the first guys (back in the early 1800's) to work on machinery (and later cars) were all named Nick. They later were called "mecha-nicks". The letter 'k' was dropped along the way, so then it became 'mechanics'.

So as fate would have it, it was a "Nick" that did the first tool borrowing (from a fellow 'mecha-nic'. And it was a "Nick" that was the first to NOT return a borrowed tool.

Thus it became known as "nicking" a tool (not returning it).

(Here is a grain of salt, *, to help you swallow this.

[mrnickleye]

I was in Lowe's tonight and stopped by the tool section. Now I would not recommend the Kobalt wrenches because the finish is too rough. I would buy those smooth, chrome ones at Sears.

[suprra_girl]

lmao... nice history lesson there hahaaaa