tools

so i am slowly putting together a work shop and want some input on some tools and what you use the most, best tool ever purchased and brands on what you have with certain tools. i am looking for more fab stuff-

i have a box/pan break, bead roller and a bench english wheel- what would/did you add?

drill bits- what brand and metal type? i just keep getting ones from home depot but i would like to get a set i can sharpen and are higher grade

tin snips- again the brand

 

avoid cheap stuff. buy quality. as for specific tools...it's anyones guess,cause i never have the right tool ,regardless of how many i buy.

 

Every project is an opportunity to acquire more and better tools. Get a Drill Dr. bit sharpener. It'll pay for it's self in no time. Get the best tools you can afford for the job you have to do and trade up when you get the chance.

 

I'm with hotrod linkin. Stay away from cheap tools they will not last. Buy tools as you need them. You will never have enough tools. I don't.

 

I like the Wiss metal shears/snips, Also would recommend getting a good lightweight oxy-acytylene torch set. Try to own the bottles, as the monthly rent arrangement costs much more. If you do a search here some good brands will come up.

 

A good plasma cutter is your best friend

 

I like snap on for all the wrenches, sockets, etc, I have snap on snips that seem to work pretty good, and a snap on cordless drill that will break your arm if you let it. If you need grinders I recommend dewalt, rigid shop vacs are very tough, We have three and they take a beating. The best sawzall I had was a milwaukee. We have a delta belt sander and drill press and I'm not impressed. Like the other guys said, you get what you pay for, usually a cheap drill bit is blue and dull in a big hurry (mine are also snap on) Good luck, hope I helped.

John

 

I've been feening for some three bladed air nibblers.... Put those on your list, or a Beverly shear.