Just a little rant about my least favorite tool

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by Shrewcub

That's a good point, Terry! Last ratchet I bought has no teeth!! Talk about smooth

reminds me of a woman I once met-----

Can I say that?

[Shrewcub]

Originally Posted by ol'George

reminds me of a woman I once met-----

Can I say that?

[Terry C]

Originally Posted by ol'George

reminds me of a woman I once met-----

Can I say that?

That's some funny stuff there

[IACubCadet]

Originally Posted by olds45512

well that explains how you know so much, every 14yr old thinks they know it all.

Ha, I'd say the same thing goes with mechanics after this thread...wow. Nobody else's opinion is right but theirs. Met too many in my short life that think this way. Sorry, but that's just my

CubCadet 129, welcome to the world of Cubs. Thanks for sharing your experiences and hope you stick around

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by IACubCadet

Ha, I'd say the same thing goes with mechanics after this thread...wow. Nobody else's opinion is right but theirs. Met too many in my short life that think this way. Sorry, but that's just my

CubCadet 129, welcome to the world of Cubs. Thanks for sharing your experiences and hope you stick around

opinions are like a** holes, everybody has one, just some are louder than others Ha,LOL!

[red56turbo]

Originally Posted by olds45512

well that explains how you know so much, every 14yr old thinks they know it all.

Spoken like an adult. We were all 14 once.

Originally Posted by IACubCadet

Way to go Josh, thanks for standing up for our younger generation.

Yep, let's eat our young. Notice Nick doesn't post much anymore? Kinda sad.

Originally Posted by IACubCadet

Ha, I'd say the same thing goes with mechanics after this thread...wow. Nobody else's opinion is right but theirs. Met too many in my short life that think this way. Sorry, but that's just my

CubCadet 129, welcome to the world of Cubs. Thanks for sharing your experiences and hope you stick around

Very well said Ryan. I could go on but........... I'd be wrong.

Originally Posted by CubCadet129

And pics of random stuff that you "work" on doesn't mean you know tools.

This is the statement I don't agree with. This is where the youth shows.

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Guy's let's back off just a bit. It's real easy to turn a guy at this age away rather than help him become an educated member of society that is capable of thinking. I for one would rather be challenged by youth like CubCadet129 than deal with the mindless trash we see everyday on the TV. Look at your self but turn the clock back to when you were 15, I did, I knew it all and I'm sure you guys did as well. If we old farts don't make the time and effort to work with todays kids this country is screwed. The public education system is a total joke. I may disagree with the comments from CubCadet129 but at least we have someone that is willing to put into words what he thinks. Beats the Hell out of "Hey Man, Ya Got any good shit? " sorry but I have a very low tolerance for what today is called society.

I agree Sam. What I don't get is how all this back and forth started from someone getting bent out of shape. Then it turned into a pi$$ing contest. Trying to figure out who the adult is, and who the 14 year old is.

It gets beat to death about once every six months............ I don't get it. Never used to be like this.

[cubby102]

At least there is one tool we all agree on and its our cubs. Thats as far into it as im goin

[dgrapes59]

I believe this video kind of sums up the points most everyone was trying to make...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYVhF-9hABo

I still have many Craftsman tool I purchased 40 years ago, when I was 15, most have served my needs well in my hobbies, if not it was replaced, a solid value for my use. As I aged my taste, needs and billfold changed, I have added quite a few Snap On and other higher end tools to my box. (Flex head, fine tooth ratchets are my favorite tool now!) My son became a tool freak and only buys top of the line, American made tools, (flea markets, pawn shops, craigslist, etc., old and newer). I am the lucky to benefit from his "excess" buying and he has shown the old guy a thing or two about why some are better and what has progressed in 40 years!

I am glad to see the younger generation getting their hands greasy and hope you continue turning wrenches, whatever brand they may be!

Say, what kind of oil did you say was best...

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by Terry C

It's funny that you never hear someone who actually bought a snap-on tool complain about the price, it's always people who don't buy them that complain about how much they cost. My fine tooth 3/8 snap-on ratchet was over 100 dollars . I love that ratchet it's almost fun to use cause it's so smooth and the fit of the rotating part of the ratchet is very nice. Everybody should buy a snap-on screwdriver set and I guarantee that you will think it's worth ever penny. You haven't used a screwdriver till you use a # 2 Phillips from snap-on

Terry

Testify on the screw drivers. I bought my first set on my first paying job at the Shell station, wrenching and pumping gas. That was back in 1977, and I've had every tip replaced at no cost.
I had to get one of their new style handles as a replacement last time. I like it, and it feels good. You are nuts on about their #2 Phillips, best tip of any brand out there.

[cubcadet]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Hey Nick where have you been? Been quit here without you. How'd you make out with Juno out on the island?

I'm good Sam, been busy with all the snow, made out ok.