« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!  (Read 721 times)

Offline caretaker007

  • Learner's Permit
  • *
  • Location: Newmarket Area
  • Posts: 69
  • Carma: +1/-0
  • member
    • View Profile
Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« on: June 20, 2011, 01:34:45 pm »
Looking to find a good dealer (not crappy tire) for oil filter clamp set. In the Newmarket (ONT) if possible..Have a Rav 4 and the oil filter canster is a real "B" to get off..  Thanks...
Logged

Offline blur911

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Location: Kingston, On
  • Posts: 2509
  • Carma: +37/-70
  • Shake the Baby
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2011, 01:50:18 pm »
Our Subaru is a PITA as well. Believe it or not I found  some weird spring loaded thing at Princess Auto that you put a 3/8" drive extension into to turn.  It works well for the job. 

.
Logged

Offline safristi

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: Bethlehem
  • Posts: 40872
  • Carma: +141/-51
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2011, 02:24:56 pm »
 Try Amir's nut tightening & drive-in place....on the Danforth...... :D...
Logged
THERE IS NO CURE FOR "LOTUS"......ONLY TREATMENT.....

Offline 5 Wheel Drive

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Location: Ottawa
  • Posts: 1443
  • Carma: +48/-5
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: '09 Subaru Forester Touring 5 speed, '07 Mazda 3 Sport GS, '07 Kawasaki Versys
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2011, 02:34:53 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on June 20, 2011, 01:50:18 pm
Our Subaru is a PITA as well. Believe it or not I found  some weird spring loaded thing at Princess Auto that you put a 3/8" drive extension into to turn.  It works well for the job. 

.
I think I bought the same one.  I got one so I don't have to remove a small piece of bodywork to get at the oil filter on my Versys.  Works well!
Logged
"This is no Playstation, this.  There is no reset button if you get it wrong.  You just go through the pearly gates...on fire!"   -Jeremy Clarkson

Offline Gardiner Westbound

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Location: Ontario
  • Posts: 457
  • Carma: +13/-8
  • member
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2011, 07:05:48 pm »
Princess Auto has an incredible selection of decent quality tools and equipment at reasonable prices and first class customer service. Sale pricing is excellent! Check the online flyers.
« Last Edit: June 21, 2011, 01:38:00 pm by Gardiner Westbound »
Logged
"When you invent a better mousetrap, the mice tend to get smarter." - Willie Gingrich

Offline caretaker007

  • Learner's Permit
  • *
  • Location: Newmarket Area
  • Posts: 69
  • Carma: +1/-0
  • member
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2011, 10:19:14 am »
Thanks everyone, will stop on the way home tonight ;D
Logged

Offline safristi

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: Bethlehem
  • Posts: 40872
  • Carma: +141/-51
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2011, 01:09:30 pm »
Quote from: caretaker007 on June 21, 2011, 10:19:14 am
Thanks everyone, will stop on the way home tonight ;D

 say Hi to the girls for me.............. ;)
Logged

Offline caretaker007

  • Learner's Permit
  • *
  • Location: Newmarket Area
  • Posts: 69
  • Carma: +1/-0
  • member
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2011, 09:50:06 am »
Well stoped by on the way home last night and all they had (Newmarket) were the belt type and the round metal sleeve type.So anyone know where mechanics get their tools from?
Logged

Offline Gardiner Westbound

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Location: Ontario
  • Posts: 457
  • Carma: +13/-8
  • member
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2011, 10:02:29 am »
Quote from: caretaker007 on June 22, 2011, 09:50:06 am
Well stoped by on the way home last night and all they had (Newmarket) were the belt type and the round metal sleeve type.So anyone know where mechanics get their tools from?

Princess Auto stocks over a dozen oil filter wrenches. If the local store doesn't have your preferred item they may bring it in from the warehouse or you can order it direct over the Internet.

They're very gracious about returns. You won't be stuck with it if it's unsuitable.

http://www.princessauto.com/view-all-products-in-shop?keyword1=oil+filter+wrench
« Last Edit: June 24, 2011, 05:45:26 am by Gardiner Westbound »
Logged

Offline 5 Wheel Drive

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Location: Ottawa
  • Posts: 1443
  • Carma: +48/-5
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: '09 Subaru Forester Touring 5 speed, '07 Mazda 3 Sport GS, '07 Kawasaki Versys
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2011, 10:33:58 am »
Logged

Offline ktm525

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: against the eastern side of the rocks
  • Posts: 4964
  • Carma: +5/-0
  • Just walk away!
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2011, 10:45:34 am »
Quote from: caretaker007 on June 22, 2011, 09:50:06 am
Well stoped by on the way home last night and all they had (Newmarket) were the belt type and the round metal sleeve type.So anyone know where mechanics get their tools from?

You could always phone Mac or Snap-on, they will come right to your house.
Logged

Offline blur911

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Location: Kingston, On
  • Posts: 2509
  • Carma: +37/-70
  • Shake the Baby
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2011, 11:26:28 am »
Quote from: 5 Wheel Drive on June 22, 2011, 10:33:58 am
This is the one I bought...

http://www.princessauto.com/workshop/hand-tools/automotive-tools/auto-repair/8002216-oil-filter-wrench

Me too. 
I had just wrecked a strap type on the Subaru filter and this one came recommended by a guy who crews for a Targa NFLD team, he said they work great on 944 filters as well.
Logged

Offline Sir Osis of Liver

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: Regina, Sask
  • Posts: 7336
  • Carma: +41/-40
  • Gender: Male
  • You call this an angry mob?
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2011, 11:42:46 am »
Quote from: blur911 on June 22, 2011, 11:26:28 am
Quote from: 5 Wheel Drive on June 22, 2011, 10:33:58 am
This is the one I bought...

http://www.princessauto.com/workshop/hand-tools/automotive-tools/auto-repair/8002216-oil-filter-wrench

Me too. 
I had just wrecked a strap type on the Subaru filter and this one came recommended by a guy who crews for a Targa NFLD team, he said they work great on 944 filters as well.

I almost bought one of those, but wasn't really sure if they'd work or not. Good to know. Maybe I'll stop by and pick one up.
I do have a couple of Channelock filter wrenches that work well, expecially on stubborn filters.
Logged
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. –
Carl Sagan

Offline jamie1

  • Auto Obsessed
  • ***
  • Location: Edmonton,Ab.
  • Posts: 778
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2011, 10:48:21 pm »
Quote from: caretaker007 on June 22, 2011, 09:50:06 am
Well stoped by on the way home last night and all they had (Newmarket) were the belt type and the round metal sleeve type.So anyone know where mechanics get their tools from?
The bulk are bought from Snap-on or Mac. Don't knock Canadian Tire tool. Their Professional Series wrenches and sockets are on par with Snap-on and Mac for a fraction of the price. Sears Craftsman tools sold in Canada are garbage. I think they have good tools in the US, though. For a filter wrench, P.A. has a good selection. The best I find are the ones with 3 fingers. You use with a ratchet and the fingers[claws] get tighter as you loosen the filter.
Logged
Enjoying the Alberta advantage

Offline rrocket

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: My house
  • Posts: 18663
  • Carma: +81/-89
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2011, 10:51:47 pm »
Pretty much any "professional" series tools from any big box store (CDN Tire, Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears) will work.  And most of them have lifetime replacement warranty.  And I disagree...my Sears tools are top notch.  I've only ever broken one in my whole life of using them.  I brought the socket in, they replaced it on the spot, no questions asked, no forms to fill out, no nothing.
Logged
How fast is my Supra?  I sh*t on Cessnas from a roll....

Offline articsteve

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: ON
  • Posts: 15055
  • Carma: +31/-163
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Hobbie Car: 1990 944S2
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2011, 11:45:20 pm »
And I disagree...my Sears tools are top notch.

 20 years ago fantastic ratchets and fine sockets.

Last decade ....... sh*t on a stick.  :)
Logged
“Frankly, we are not going to ever defeat the insurgency,”     Billions for jets and pennies for vets; Harponi is MAGNIFICENT.

Offline rrocket

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: My house
  • Posts: 18663
  • Carma: +81/-89
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2011, 11:47:12 pm »
Quote from: articsteve on June 22, 2011, 11:45:20 pm
And I disagree...my Sears tools are top notch.

 20 years ago fantastic ratchets and fine sockets.

Last decade ....... sh*t on a stick.  :)

Mine are just over 10 years old...
Logged

Offline articsteve

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: ON
  • Posts: 15055
  • Carma: +31/-163
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Hobbie Car: 1990 944S2
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2011, 12:04:15 am »
Sears tools used to be "Made In The USA".  Perhaps in the States they still are, but not in Canada.  Not any more.  Sears Canada has gone the same route as almost everyone else:  China.  Not saying the Chinese suppliers can't make a good set, they are not asked too.

"What can you make us for X price" ?   Can you say Wally World.  :P
Logged

Offline safristi

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Location: Bethlehem
  • Posts: 40872
  • Carma: +141/-51
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #18 on: June 23, 2011, 11:42:22 am »
Quote from: rrocket on June 22, 2011, 11:47:12 pm
Quote from: articsteve on June 22, 2011, 11:45:20 pm
And I disagree...my Sears tools are top notch.

 20 years ago fantastic ratchets and fine sockets.

Last decade ....... sh*t on a stick.  :)

Mine are just over 10 years old...


       TOUGH SHYTE   ???? ;D...............
« Last Edit: June 23, 2011, 11:44:34 am by safristi »
Logged

Offline jamie1

  • Auto Obsessed
  • ***
  • Location: Edmonton,Ab.
  • Posts: 778
  • Carma: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Where to find GOOD mechanic tools!
« Reply #19 on: June 23, 2011, 08:27:32 pm »
Quote from: articsteve on June 23, 2011, 12:04:15 am
Sears tools used to be "Made In The USA".  Perhaps in the States they still are, but not in Canada.  Not any more.  Sears Canada has gone the same route as almost everyone else:  China.  Not saying the Chinese suppliers can't make a good set, they are not asked too.

"What can you make us for X price" ?   Can you say Wally World.  :P
:iagree:
Logged
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »