Anyone here use them? Any thoughts/comments/alternative suggestions? They seem to be well priced but are they cheap and nasty or good bang for buck? Thanks in advance.
robotnik,
Mar 29, 2:37pm
Edd China of Wheeler Dealers seems to use them a bit. They must be OK if he uses them.
tamarillo,
Mar 29, 2:51pm
Good bang for buck I think. Was told by mechanic they're not top but for money their food with life time warranty. He used some, but for best tools paid more. Fine for home.
aj254,
Mar 29, 3:12pm
Yeah, seen to be really cheap for what you get. Tossing up between teng, toptul, and kinchrome. Currently have a 6 drawer kinchrome box at home, done me well last 7 years or so but I'll be needing a lot morw for work soon. Couple of guys at work have kinchrome, reckon they're about as good as toptul but a bit more expensive.
aj254,
Mar 29, 3:14pm
How about Powerbuilt?
flancrest,
Mar 29, 3:19pm
Powerbuilt average. Toptul and Teng both good, but not great. All 3 are made in Taiwan, but don't let that put you off. Taiwan make from poor to excellent quality.
Teng are a Swedish company. Most of their tools are made in Taiwan, but to pretty high specs.
aj254,
Mar 29, 3:24pm
Just put powerbuilt in there as a bit of a reference point, don't like them myself but 1 guy in our shop has a powerbuilt box but not sure if everything in it is powerbuilt, I know some of his gear is though and he seems to be happy enough with it.
flancrest,
Mar 29, 3:27pm
Nothing wrong with Powerbuilt for everyday stuff, but Teng are definitely a step up. How much are you looking at getting? Teng do some very good priced kits.
aj254,
Mar 29, 3:38pm
Looking to get a trolley type with the box on top. Between $3-$4k. In the last teng tools flyer they had a 715 piece kit with trolley, middle 3 drawer box, top 6 drawer box and a 2 doors side cabinet for $3999 inc gst. Whereas a 182 piece kinchrome trolley/box setup will set me back almost $3900.
flancrest,
Mar 29, 3:42pm
Yeah, definitely the Teng then. Better than Kinchrome, and I know the exact set you're talking about. Good assortment of tools. Very nice price. Well worth it.
cabrio1,
Mar 29, 4:23pm
I bought a teng screwdriver set for getting into tight spaces. Awesome tool, good quality has lasted for years so far with no sign of any sort of failure. Can't comment on the rest but this is top drawer.
aj254,
Mar 29, 6:06pm
Thanks guys, I'll be talking to a few guys in the trade before I commit to anyyhing though.
321mat,
Mar 29, 9:10pm
I've had a Kinchrome socket set for more than 30 years. Has been used constantly, never had any problems.
aj254,
Mar 30, 12:00pm
Yep, quite like kincrome myself but can't really justify spending so much on such a small kit. $3900 for a 170ish piece kincrome vs $4000 for a 700ish piece teng kit. If I won lotto I'd go kincrome though.
flancrest,
Mar 30, 1:11pm
Really? If you win Lotto, go Wright Tools, Stahlwille, Hazet and Snap On. Kincrome are okay, but really not that great.
aj254,
Mar 30, 1:52pm
If I won lotto I'd spend a lot less time on the tools!
flancrest,
Mar 30, 2:06pm
I'm the opposite. It would free up more time to play with toys in the shed.
cabrio1,
Mar 30, 2:18pm
If I won the lottery I would build a shed out of snap on rollcabs. Drawers facing inwards. Then I'd fill the drawers with snap on tools. Then I would. buy more lottery tickets.
aj254,
Mar 30, 2:26pm
*Like* Although if I won lotto I'd still be to tight to do that.
flancrest,
Mar 30, 2:26pm
I'd buy Snap On rollcabs, but fill them with Wright. And Hazet rollcabs, half-filled with Stahl.
aj254,
Mar 30, 2:28pm
Nah kincrome'd do me sweet. Its what I'm used to now and I hate spending more than I have to lol
cabrio1,
Mar 30, 3:01pm
All personal taste, never looked at those kits, just too pricey for me and always have a heap of stuff I wouldnt use, already have. My personal choice would be buy the best box you can afford (snap on) then cherry pick the tools as I need them. Snap on roll cab plus top box on tm 3k. Had one for 30 years, still going strong. Also have an " Ocean liner" of a box. Also on TM $1190, certainly won't last 30 years but still good value as long as you don't overload it. Just buy top quality for the most important stuff and spend your money on the toys
john7891,
Apr 3, 9:54pm
Where does Ko-ken rank amongst all these brands. I ask because off all the tools I picked up in the 70s the Ko-ken stuff is about all thats survived my sons' attentions.
morrisman1,
Apr 3, 10:34pm
Careful of good brands like Stanley and kinchrome who are now cheap taiwan stuff, now what their brand was built on. Koken seem great. Although i havnt had issues with power built they don't seem to be good quality. I only bought as that was what was affordable at the time. If i had to buy new tools now, it would be koken where possible without a doubt
flancrest,
Mar 28, 6:03am
Koken are very high quality gear. Very nice.
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