6pt. and 12 pt.? Tool question.

95mustanggt · 05-15-2002, 08:53 AM

I'm looking a getting a tool set from Sears (craftsmen). There are 2 sets that I am looking at. The major difference between the 2 (aside from things like number of extensions or driver tools, etc.) is that one (the larger more expensive set) has BOTH 6 point sockets and 12 point sockets. The smaller set is about $50 cheaper and only has 6 point sockets.

Is it worth getting the 12 point sockets? All I'd really be using them for is my stang and the odd job on my wife's Cavalier (OK, OK, with the quality of that junk heap it will be more than an odd job

)

I don't mind spending the extra $50 for the 12 point sockets if they come in handy, I'm getting really tired of not having proper tools

mustangman65_79 · 05-15-2002, 08:59 AM

12 point are user to use, but there are some hazards to this. One, they slip off easier, two, they can round a bolt easier. But there are times when u were in a tight spot and wish u had the 12 point. Also, there are a few 12 point bolts on mustangs. I think your U-joint Yolk has them.

I like sets that have both.

PKRWUD · 05-15-2002, 09:10 AM

I use both, and would be uncomfortable missing either. 12pt are probably more handy to have, but 6pt are necessary at times. get the big set.

Take care,
-Chris

Crazy Horse GT · 05-15-2002, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by PKRWUD
I use both, and would be uncomfortable missing either. 12pt are probably more handy to have, but 6pt are necessary at times. get the big set.

Take care,
-Chris

yeah what he said, free toast.

walk's slowly over to street corner.

polara7777 · 05-15-2002, 09:14 AM

I agree. Get both 6 and 12. They're both handy to have in different situations.

PKRWUD · 05-15-2002, 09:24 AM

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Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT
yeah what he said, free toast. walk's slowly over to street corner.

...red lights glowing in the windows overhead...

Take care,
-Chris

95mustanggt · 05-15-2002, 09:52 AM

Thanks guys. I don't want to go cheap on tools, but If I don't need a tool then I don't want to buy it (money is needed elsewhere

). But I'm buying the tool set to avoid messing aroung for hours with the wrong tools. I did some work at Hammer's house a couple weeks ago and he has all the right tools, man what a difference it made!

Ponycar_302 · 05-15-2002, 03:38 PM

I agree with Chris-- get the big set.

Whatever you do don't get cheap tools. I have a friend who has tools that are so cheap the stuff you buy at Advance Auto is better quality. Stick with Craftsman, you won't regret it.

95mustanggt · 05-15-2002, 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by Ponycar_302
...Stick with Craftsman, you won't regret it.

Ya, I think Craftsman is pretty good stuff. I know MAC and Snap-on are also good, but I can't afford them. Craftsman has some good sales on right now that's why I'm buying.

Tools are just cool. I love them. I don't know what it is, maybe it's because when you are in a really bad situation and a good tool saves the day (and your knuckles!).

PKRWUD · 05-15-2002, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by 95mustanggt
Tools are just cool. I love them. I don't know what it is, maybe it's because when you are in a really bad situation and a good tool saves the day (and your knuckles!).

Yeah they are. I started to take some pics of the tools in my garage for insurance purposes. Here's a few of them:

My two main boxes:

PKRWUD · 05-15-2002, 06:58 PM

This one shows the contents of the chest and rollaway on the right in the previous picture:

PKRWUD · 05-15-2002, 07:00 PM

This is just four of the drawers of the chest on the left in the first picture (I haven't done the rest yet):

PKRWUD · 05-15-2002, 07:01 PM

These are the contents of my Tune-up rollaway:

PKRWUD · 05-15-2002, 07:09 PM

I still need to photograph my air and impact chests, my grinding/porting chest, my mikes, my electrical cabinet & boxes, my carburetor cabinets, my paint cabinets, my power drill tools rollaway, my brake tools chest, my press and my scope. Then there's the three boxes on my truck, and my manuals in my office.

My life is very much invested in tools, but I still buy new ones every month.

Take care,
-Chris

srv1 · 05-15-2002, 07:14 PM

10 to 1 odds, Chris keeps those pictures in his wallet along with his cats! haha

j/k

nice tools!

to answer your 95, get both. if you were only to get one, get the 6pt. it seems to me that 6pt grip better on non-rounded nuts and bolts better than 12. i only use 12 for stripped and rusty bolts. i use Crafstman and Snap-On. i have alot of tools. i have one of chris's stand up boxes over filled with tools. i refuse to by a new tool box. i rather put that money in the stang!

nice tools Chris. very organized. says alot about a technician.

MTU 50 · 05-15-2002, 08:26 PM

One if the first things I am going to do after I graduate from college and get a real job is get a good set of Craftsman tools.

I can't wait.

Snap-On tools are nice (that is what we use on Future Truck, a Hybrid Powered Ford Explorer), but they are just a little too expensive for me.

tireburner163 · 05-16-2002, 11:47 AM

Chirs, you have ricer tool boxes. How much hp do those stickers add?

95mustanggt · 05-16-2002, 01:29 PM

That's quite a selection of tools PKRWUD!

I bought the larger 241 pc. set. It has 6 point and 12 point standard and deep sockets (I have been waiting to get a set of deep sockets for so long

).

The Craftsman tools feel really good and the rachets feel solid too. I know I'll be collecting tools for years to come, but now I have a good base.

The only thing I'm missing is a way to organize my sockets. I HATE messy tools. I could only afford 2 socket organizers when I bought the set (that covers 28 out of 100+ sockets).

PKRWUD · 05-16-2002, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by tireburner163
Chirs, you have ricer tool boxes. How much hp do those stickers add?

I know. i'm so pissed at myself.I have no self control when it comes to the stickers I get with parts. I think tool chests and rollaways look alot better, and more professional without any stickers, but I decided that long after those two combos were stuck. The Craftsman rollaway I use for my tune-up tools I bought just before Christmas (I went in looking for a socket organizer, and walked out with a rollaway...I have very little self control when it comes to tools) doesn't have any stickers on it, because I finally figured out the trick! Get some adhesive backed magnectic sheets from your local arts and crafts store, and set the stickers you like on it, then trim them out and place them.

Sounds like a very sick person that would have to go to such lengths, I know, but I'm telling you, that is my biggest weakness.

You should see my truck's back window!

Take care,
-Chris

PKRWUD · 05-16-2002, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by 95mustanggt
The only thing I'm missing is a way to organize my sockets. I HATE messy tools. I could only afford 2 socket organizers when I bought the set (that covers 28 out of 100+ sockets).

Check out the next two pictures:

05-15-2002, 08:53 AM	#1
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	6pt. and 12 pt.? Tool question. I'm looking a getting a tool set from Sears (craftsmen). There are 2 sets that I am looking at. The major difference between the 2 (aside from things like number of extensions or driver tools, etc.) is that one (the larger more expensive set) has BOTH 6 point sockets and 12 point sockets. The smaller set is about $50 cheaper and only has 6 point sockets. Is it worth getting the 12 point sockets? All I'd really be using them for is my stang and the odd job on my wife's Cavalier (OK, OK, with the quality of that junk heap it will be more than an odd job ) I don't mind spending the extra $50 for the 12 point sockets if they come in handy, I'm getting really tired of not having proper tools __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

05-15-2002, 08:59 AM	#2
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	12 point are user to use, but there are some hazards to this. One, they slip off easier, two, they can round a bolt easier. But there are times when u were in a tight spot and wish u had the 12 point. Also, there are a few 12 point bolts on mustangs. I think your U-joint Yolk has them. I like sets that have both. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

05-15-2002, 09:10 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I use both, and would be uncomfortable missing either. 12pt are probably more handy to have, but 6pt are necessary at times. get the big set. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

05-15-2002, 09:14 AM	#5
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	I agree. Get both 6 and 12. They're both handy to have in different situations. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

05-15-2002, 09:52 AM	#7
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Thanks guys. I don't want to go cheap on tools, but If I don't need a tool then I don't want to buy it (money is needed elsewhere ). But I'm buying the tool set to avoid messing aroung for hours with the wrong tools. I did some work at Hammer's house a couple weeks ago and he has all the right tools, man what a difference it made! __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

05-15-2002, 03:38 PM	#8
Ponycar_302 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 120	I agree with Chris-- get the big set. Whatever you do don't get cheap tools. I have a friend who has tools that are so cheap the stuff you buy at Advance Auto is better quality. Stick with Craftsman, you won't regret it. __________________ I'm sofa king we tall did.

05-15-2002, 07:09 PM	#14
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I still need to photograph my air and impact chests, my grinding/porting chest, my mikes, my electrical cabinet & boxes, my carburetor cabinets, my paint cabinets, my power drill tools rollaway, my brake tools chest, my press and my scope. Then there's the three boxes on my truck, and my manuals in my office. My life is very much invested in tools, but I still buy new ones every month. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

05-15-2002, 07:14 PM	#15
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	10 to 1 odds, Chris keeps those pictures in his wallet along with his cats! haha j/k nice tools! to answer your 95, get both. if you were only to get one, get the 6pt. it seems to me that 6pt grip better on non-rounded nuts and bolts better than 12. i only use 12 for stripped and rusty bolts. i use Crafstman and Snap-On. i have alot of tools. i have one of chris's stand up boxes over filled with tools. i refuse to by a new tool box. i rather put that money in the stang! nice tools Chris. very organized. says alot about a technician. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

05-15-2002, 08:26 PM	#16
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	One if the first things I am going to do after I graduate from college and get a real job is get a good set of Craftsman tools. I can't wait. Snap-On tools are nice (that is what we use on Future Truck, a Hybrid Powered Ford Explorer), but they are just a little too expensive for me. __________________ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, H-pipe, MAC Pro-Dumps, FMS c-springs, and KYBs, A/c delete, 190 LPH fuel pump, 3-row radiator, Maximum Motorsports full length subframes 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada(wife's car) 2005 Ford Taurus SEL (company ride) GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS !!!!

05-16-2002, 11:47 AM	#17
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Chirs, you have ricer tool boxes. How much hp do those stickers add? __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

05-16-2002, 01:29 PM	#18
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	That's quite a selection of tools PKRWUD! I bought the larger 241 pc. set. It has 6 point and 12 point standard and deep sockets (I have been waiting to get a set of deep sockets for so long ). The Craftsman tools feel really good and the rachets feel solid too. I know I'll be collecting tools for years to come, but now I have a good base. The only thing I'm missing is a way to organize my sockets. I HATE messy tools. I could only afford 2 socket organizers when I bought the set (that covers 28 out of 100+ sockets). __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew