Don't use crappy tools!

[mbogosia]

I had a stripped bolt that I fought this morning for 2 hrs. My vice grips would clamp down but then lose grip. I tried an ez out and it broke in the bolt. Finally I thought maybe my piece of crap made in china vice grips were the problem. I ran down to Ace Hardware and bought a real set of vice grips and I had the bolt off in under 10 minutes! I should have known better. Good tools are the most important part of a job. ;)

[Springfield1952]

I have never bought a quality tool and said later, "I think I spent too much money and I wish I had bought the cheaper tool." I still use Snap-On and Craftsman sockets that were my Grandfathers from the 40's.

Curt.