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[1357]

I know here in the U.S. most mechanics use Snap-on, Mac, Craftsman, Cornwell etc. But what brand/brands of tools do the various F1 garages use. Anybody know? If you don't know, tell what brand you use. I mostly use Craftsman, but have a few mixed pieces of other brands, including Harbor Fright. Freight.

[_R_]

my "better" tools are craftsman, but most of it is generic stuff...
my tool kit is quite lacking

[Nacho]

Craftsman.

I somehow avoided ever actually spending money at the Snap-On truck when i worked at shops.

[DrDickAction]

Most of my hand tools are craftsman. They have some fantastic sales sometimes.

And Harbor Fright Haven't heard that before.

[Redliner]

I use Husky tools...huge fan of their ratchets. I used to have some Craftsmen, but those have gone the way of the dodo bird for me.

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

Most of my hand tools are craftsman. They have some fantastic sales sometimes.

And Harbor Fright Haven't heard that before.

Harbor Freight is a wholesaler of tools. Really cheap stuff and great value. I bought a $20 torque wrench from there ($80 for a Craftsman, $250 for a Snap-On). It's non-adjustable so recalibration is out of the question, but at that price its basically use-and-dispose after a few years. GRM did an article on the accuracy of the HF torque wrench and found them to be reasonably accurate.

[DrDickAction]

Harbor Freight is a wholesaler of tools. Really cheap stuff and great value. I bought a $20 torque wrench from there ($80 for a Craftsman, $250 for a Snap-On). It's non-adjustable so recalibration is out of the question, but at that price its basically use-and-dispose after a few years. GRM did an article on the accuracy of the HF torque wrench and found them to be reasonably accurate.

I'm well familiar with Harbor Freight (my HF torque wrench was probably reasonably accurate, but it fell apart after the first use...literally), just never heard the joke "Harbor Fright".

[yonson]

The tools I have are the ones that feel the most comfortable using. I have older Snap-On Screwdrivers, my ratcheting one is my favourite. For Ratchets I prefer Snap-On, but I also have quite a few Craftsman. For Sockets I get whatever has a lifetime warranty I've got Craftsman, Snap-On, Mac, Matco, Duralast you name it... I've got a couple sets of Precision Screwdrivers/Torx/Hex from Matco that I really like. I my Mac Digital Multimeter and Power Probe Circuit Tester and of course my Asus 1000 HE EEE PC

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

I'm well familiar with Harbor Freight (my HF torque wrench was probably reasonably accurate, but it fell apart after the first use...literally), just never heard the joke "Harbor Fright".

reading comprehension > me.

I blame the jetlag.


My HF clicker torque wrench is still holding up well, I'll test the accuracy every season tho.

[doublemeat]

I think some teams use either Facom or Beta tools.

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

I think some teams use either Facom or Beta tools.

looks that way:

http://www.procarest...ng/index_02.php

Couldn't find anything in my pics. F1 mechanics are too tidy to leave tools lying out. Maybe we ought to send an email to Matchett?