So right now I have a decent-sized socket set from Stanley that I bought for working on my Jeep. Being a college student at home in between semesters, I mostly use my own tools and borrow what I need from my dad when I don't have it. I'd like to grow my own collection and not have to borrow quite as much.
The problem is, I'm really fed up with the lack of quality in the Stanley set, but I don't know which brand I should go with. It seems like more and more trusted brands have outsourced production to China and seen a big drop in quality. Where can I find reasonable quality?
Keep in mind, I'm on a budget, so I'm not looking for professional grade stuff like Snap-on, but I'd like to build my collection with tools that I can rely on, and tools that will last. What's your recommendation?
The problem is, I'm really fed up with the lack of quality in the Stanley set, but I don't know which brand I should go with. It seems like more and more trusted brands have outsourced production to China and seen a big drop in quality. Where can I find reasonable quality?
Keep in mind, I'm on a budget, so I'm not looking for professional grade stuff like Snap-on, but I'd like to build my collection with tools that I can rely on, and tools that will last. What's your recommendation?