18 replies to this topic

[Sparky1]

Hi all: Never used US Pro tools so I was wondering if they are up to the Job? have a dealer over here selling up & he's selling them at quite good prices. I've been fancying a Gearless Ratchet but not going to pay the price if not any good.

Cheers: Andy

Edited by Sparky1, 26 February 2011 - 01:47 PM.

[DurhamAppliance]

Not that familiar with US Pro tools but what the heck...buy them all! But you see, I am a tool junkie!
I must buy more tools but i also need to buy and engagement ring....tools...ring hmmmm what a quandry. Wrote a song about it....want to hear it?

(channeling Tom T Hall)

I love
Washers on the blink
Disposals in the sink
Fridges with all the frills
And drills

I love
Meters made by Fluke
Small flashlights , oh how cute!
Wrenches made by Sears
And gears
And I love you toooooooo.

(still working on the dryers-pliers stanza)

Edited by DurhamAppliance, 26 February 2011 - 09:06 AM.

[Sparky1]

Tool Junkie? Add me to that list brother I love tools / toolstores, you can never have too many quality tools. I used to have a Big Snap On toolkit until some thieving piece of Dishonourable C**p stole it.
Tools or Engagement Ring, No contest buy the tools & then Run like Hell before she catches you. .

I could'nt resist it, Just ordered the Gearless Ratchet screwdriver, a set of Nielsen Mole Grips & a set of Nielsen 3/8" drive Torx bits, think i've got enough tools now (Well till the next time) Good song by the way.

Edited by Sparky1, 26 February 2011 - 10:55 AM.

[Tuco]

I’m not familiar with the brand “US Pro Tools” . I would surmise it to be an “overseas marketing name”

Quality hand tools that were/are made in the U.S.A are very expensive even when purchased in the States….without taxes, duties, and shipping.

The following tool manufactures are/were USA made and known for high / good quality : Snap-On, Mac, Matco, Craftsman, Proto, S-K, KD Tools, Klein, Channel-Lock, Vise-Grip, Leslie,Allen and others.Many of these were made by Danaher Tool Group.

This is dated information because much of our industry is at idle, or has gone to China.

[Southern Appliance]

Its all gone to China!
The good NEWS?
They ain't gonna send somebody from China OR Mexico to fix all these broke appliances!
Thats where we all come in!

[LLAMBERT]

Its all gone to China!
The good NEWS?
They ain't gonna send somebody from China OR Mexico to fix all these broke appliances!
Thats where we all come in!

Amen to that, so that's one thing we have goin' for us

[Southern Appliance]

DAYYAM RIGHT!

[Sparky1]

Hi Guys: Thanks for the replies, US Pro tools are listed by the dealer as coming from America but we all know, that means nothing. As for prices the US Pro Gearless Ratchet would normally cost the equivalent of $40-60 US over here depending on where you buy. This guy is selling them off for $19.98 US, it was'nt the price I was asking about though it was just the quality. If they're quality then I don't mind the cost, I don't buy or use cheap Tools or Test equipment it's just a waste of time.

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

(channeling Tom T Hall)

I love
Washers on the blink
Disposals in the sink
Fridges with all the frills
And drills

I love
Meters made by Fluke
Small flashlights , oh how cute!
Wrenches made by Sears
And gears
And I love you toooooooo.

(still working on the dryers-pliers stanza)

You're rocking the Casbah, Durham!

[appl.tech.29501]

Dryers, pliers....I do declare !
Tool hooks dangle from my underware.

Wrenches, hex keys, deep wells, stubbies
Don't forget SPF 40 when its sunny.

Hole saw, hee haw, hack saw " Jim Duncan"
Always @ Sears lookin for sumfin.

Torpedo, bullseye all kinds of levels
Cheap azz tools will " give ya the devil"

I carry tools in the truck and in my pack,
Not sure how Moostafa does it on his Yak.

Torches, solder, duct tapes good
9MM when I go to the hood

Vise Grips, voltage sticks, sockets galore
Just can't help it, gotta have 1 more!

[kdog]

Gotta put this thread in some kind of a "best of" section on the site so it can be accessed easily by all viewers

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

Dryers, pliers....I do declare !
Tool hooks dangle from my underware.

Wrenches, hex keys, deep wells, stubbies
Don't forget SPF 40 when its sunny.

Hole saw, hee haw, hack saw " Jim Duncan"
Always @ Sears lookin for sumfin.

Torpedo, bullseye all kinds of levels
Cheap azz tools will " give ya the devil"

I carry tools in the truck and in my pack,
Not sure how Moostafa does it on his Yak.

Torches, solder, duct tapes good
9MM when I go to the hood

Vise Grips, voltage sticks, sockets galore
Just can't help it, gotta have 1 more!

This is awesome, appl.tech! I hereby decree you and Durham to be the official Bards of Appliantology™. I have preserved both of you guy's recent poetic offerings in my blog here at the forum. Even has its own category: Appliance Poetry.

BTW, you guys should start your own blogs here. Post whatever you like. You could make it a scrap book for noteworthy posts. If you see a post you like, click the "Blog this" button below the person's avatar. Budda-bing done! Or use it preserve your poetic ruminations or all posterior! Same goes for everyone else here.

[Sparky1]

Been using these tools at work for a few days now, the US Pro ratchet is really nice & smooth to use & has a quality feel to it, the Nielsen Vise Grip pliers are Solid with no play in the Jaws & again have a nice solid feel to them.
All in all well worth the money.(Especially the discounted price I got them for).

[DurhamAppliance]

Been using these tools at work for a few days now, the US Pro ratchet is really nice & smooth to use & has a quality feel to it, the Nielsen Vise Grip pliers are Solid with no play in the Jaws & again have a nice solid feel to them.
All in all well worth the money.(Especially the discounted price I got them for).

Sound like winners. everyone should get them, but what do I know? I aint nuthin but a singing tool monkey.
"...and I love you toooooooo!"

Edited by DurhamAppliance, 06 March 2011 - 03:53 PM.

[Tuco]

Can't find US Tool I guess I will have to stick with Master Mechanic Tools ( True Value Hardware)

[Sparky1]

Sound like winners. everyone should get them, but what do I know? I aint nuthin but a singing tool monkey.
"...and I love you toooooooo!"

Hey where did you get a picture of my ex business partner? oops sorry no the Monkey is better looking.

[kdog]

It's a good thing he doesn't have a Machinegun ...................

[DurhamAppliance]

Monkey is a lover....don't need no dang machine gun. As a matter of fact, this former parts-changing monkey has changed his ways. He has learned from some of the worlds greatest masters.

Edited by DurhamAppliance, 08 March 2011 - 12:13 AM.

[ffriedmann]

Its all gone to China!
The good NEWS?
They ain't gonna send somebody from China OR Mexico to fix all these broke appliances!
Thats where we all come in!

Yeah, until Sears starts importing H1-B visa holders to replace y'all corporate captives.......

Edited by ffriedmann, 15 March 2011 - 03:33 AM.