For sockets just be sure to use the 6 sides sockets instead of the 12 sided sockets to reduce the chance of stripping a bolt head. I don't think I use any brand names that are worthy of mentioning. My most recognized brand of tools in my box are craftsman.
If bolts are stuck, work them back and forth, apply heat, apply penetrating oil, tap on them with a hammer, etc. Don't try to force them out with brute force :) On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Larry Velez <[email protected]> wrote: > Just ordered this set of Bondhus Star pattern bits, get them tomorrow - I > am sure they are better than the cheap ones I got in a pinch from Harbor > Freight. > > Was going to order the Star Sockets but those were more $$ so I figure I > would start with these for now. > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BGDPO2/ > > Thanks for the tip. I'll see if Bondus makes a hex socket set also. > > Working on the timing belt on my old daily driver and don't want to strip > anything. > > For sockets I will definitely stick to the major brands, have a consumer > level set of craftman sockets now which seem to have worked well so far. > > Thanks, > > - > Larry > 91 GTI 16V > > -----Original Message----- > From: a2-16v-list [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf > Of Holland Phillips > Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:21 PM > To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list > Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Bit Set > > Should have mentioned that Bondhaus is great for ball end L type hex > wrenches, not socket type. For sockets, top of the heap will be Snap-On, or > possibly one of the other pro brands (Mac, Matco, et. all). Craftsman has > served me well, and with the lifetime warranty, at least you can replace > 'em as you bust 'em. But that doesn't always mean much after you've trashed > a critical fastener at the 11th hour before a race. With tools, possibly > more than with other things in life, you get what you pay for. > > ~Holland > On Feb 19, 2015 9:08 AM, "Holland Phillips" <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > Bondhaus. Unless you want to go Snap-On... > > > > ~Holland > > On Feb 19, 2015 9:04 AM, "Larry Velez" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > >> Hi 16vers, > >> > >> What brand Hex bit sets do you guys like that don't strip things and do > a > >> good job? Need to get a good set before I strip something.. > >> > >> What other bit sets do you find handy to have on hand? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> - > >> Larry > >> 91 GTI 16V > >> _______________________________________________ > >> a2-16v-list mailing list > >> [email protected] > >> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > >> For list archives, see listinfo link above. > >> > > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. > _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list For list archives, see listinfo link above.
