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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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What brand of tools do you have or

recommend for DIY projects for your ML.
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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I have a combinations of tools from Snap-On and Craftsman, the general tools are Craftsman and my specialty ones like torque wrenches and stuff are Snap-On.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by sstomcat
recommend for DIY projects for your ML.
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FACOM; I have a very complete set and love the stuff...
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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I have a craftsman tool box and most of my tools are Snap On... When I was a car audio installer me and the snap on guy were good friends, lol
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Craftsman and .....

SK and a few special German ones that are made for Mercedes.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 55fanatic
I have a craftsman tool box and most of my tools are Snap On... When I was a car audio installer me and the snap on guy were good friends, lol
Those Snap-On guys have a way of cleaning out our wallets everytime they show up.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by okc329
SK and a few special German ones that are made for Mercedes.
SNAP ON seems to be the universal choice.....no one using any German brands Hazet, Stahlwille, Gedore...i have some and even though expensive(not as much as Snap on) are better quality..but difficult to get and replace.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 02:26 AM
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I use Heyco, Hazet, Stahl, and Wiha. If one is in Europe enough the tools are easy to find. Most have liberal replacement policies, but shipping to and from the states has become expensive.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Moviela
I use Heyco, Hazet, Stahl, and Wiha. If one is in Europe enough the tools are easy to find. Most have liberal replacement policies, but shipping to and from the states has become expensive.
Do u get them when in Europe?
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Whoopsy
Those Snap-On guys have a way of cleaning out our wallets everytime they show up.
oh yeah... there are prolly a couple thousand $$ I could of saved by not buying snap on... but damn they are so convenient and they make tools look so good... The last thing I bought from him... when I knew I had gone off the reservation was this stainless steel, or brushed aluminum, I cant remember flashlight, had like 6 or 7 LEDs on it for like 60 bucks... Thats when I knew I lost it...
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Originally Posted by sstomcat
Do u get them when in Europe?

Usually, but there are some online dealers that are not bad. Google is your friend.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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Wink Snap On!

Snap On Baby!

They are expensive, but when you depend on them, they don't let you down.

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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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WOW, is all I can say

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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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WOW, is all I can say
Thanks, It's years of collecting. I started racing bikes when I was 9 years old, went on to race professionally.

I've dragraced cars through my 20's Built countless race motors, etc.

Look, you could get away with Craftsman, and it's a lot cheaper! But if you want the best, it's Snap-On.


There Is A Difference!

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[QUOTE=RoydRage;2467222]Snap On Baby! They are expensive, but when you depend on them, they don't let you down. Best -- RoydRage

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