Reddit reviews Vaughan B215 15-Inch Long Original SuperBar

Here are some suggestions of good brands but substitute with lesser brand as you see fitted:

• USA made 17 oz hammer: [Vaughan] (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Vaughan-Stealth-17-oz-Solid-Steel-Milled-Face-Rip-Hammer-15-5-in-steel-handle-and-magnetic-nail-start-RS17ML/206936857)
  
• USA made Nubla deadblow: 2lbs
  
• Germany made [7] (https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-Heavy-Duty-Forged-Steel-7-in-Cobra-Pliers-with-61-HRC-Teeth-87-01-180/100668967) and [10] ( https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-Heavy-Duty-Forged-Steel-10-in-Cobra-Pliers-with-61-HRC-Teeth-87-01-250/100668982) in knipex cobra
  
• ratcheting screwdriver: wera [Megapro] (https://www.amazon.com/Megapro-211R2C36RD-13-Ratcheting-Driver/dp/B004VJY1EC/), Williams ...
  
• pry bars: [USA made craftsman] (https://m.sears.com/Craftsman-25-IN.-PRY-BAR-WITH-STRIKE-CAP/p-00943383000P), [USA vaughan] (https://www.amazon.com/Vaughan-B215-15-Inch-Original-SuperBar/dp/B00002N5VN/ref=asc_df_B00002N5VN/)
  
• Japan made [Engineer scissors] (https://www.amazon.com/Engineer-PH-55-Tetsuwan-Scissors-GT/dp/B005QTRJA4/)
  
• torpedo level, 24in, 48in: USA made or [Stabila] ( https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/stabila-1889-4pc-level-set)
  
• metric/sae wrenches or ratcheting: [tekton] (https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-Combination-Wrench-Keeper-Metric/dp/B00OXUPMGK/), gearwrench or better USA made SK
  
• 6 in squares: [swanson] (https://www.amazon.com/Swanson-Tool-S0101CB-Square-Combination/dp/B00SOVRPXW/)
  
• auto lock 25ft tape measure: [Milwaukee] ( https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-25-ft-Compact-Auto-Lock-Tape-Measure-48-22-6825/304616955), [fatmax] (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-FATMAX-25-ft-x-1-1-4-in-Auto-Lock-Tape-Measure-FMHT33338L/204624581)
  
• punches: [dasco] (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Dasco-Pro-Pin-Punch-Set-6-Piece-22/100155966)
  
• chisel
  
• clamps: bessey bar clamps, quick clamps like [irwin] (https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-QUICK-GRIP-4-Pack-Assorted-Mini-One-Handed-Bar-Clamp/1000914800) , [kreg clamps] (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kreg-3-in-Wood-Project-Clamp-3-in-Handscrew-Clamp/1000105667)
  
• foldable saw horses like [these] (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-2-Pack-27-25-in-W-x-32-in-H-Plastic-Saw-Horse-1000-lbs-Capacity/50333339)
  
  power tool, cordless is preferred. Some brands to consider, makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee, Bosch:
  
  
• drill driver/impact
  
• circular saw
  
• jig saw
  
• Reciprocating saw
  
• Oscillating multi tool
  
• random orbit sander
  
• 1/4 and /or 1/2 in router

This is a good list. Just wanted to add:

• Estwing Framing Hammer. Replace standard hammer with this, you will not be disappointed.
  
• SuperBar/Wonderbar. Again, you will not be disappointed.
  
• 18v Makita LiOn set. This set (non LXT) goes for like $200 on sale at times at the big box stores, then you can buy the LXT Hammer drill bare (no battery) on Amazon for like $60. Spare drill for $20 more. This or Milwaukee (just IMO). Hammer drill is important for anything having to do with masonry.
  
• Pancake compressor and brad nailer. You might want a framing nailer but I doubt it if you're asking here about tools.
  
• Tape measure - I prefer Lufkin and they're cheapest at HD.
  
• 6' level. When you need it, you're going to be pissed you had to spend $50 at that moment.
  
• spade bit set. No fun unless you're building walls and running electrical!
  
• Mechanix gloves. I usually get 6-7 months out of a pair but they're the best IMO.
  
  
  Of course, around Thanksgiving/Father's Day there's plenty of deals to be had on Craftsman stuff (sockets/screwdrivers/etc). I need a new box but I already built it into my bench

Nail puller struck me as well. I grew up 15 minutes from Avery's Salvage and I've only called it called 2 things around here:

1. Super-bar that my ol man used to call it, and at 42 years old, today is the very first day I realized that was a brand name for it: https://www.amazon.com/Vaughan-B215-15-Inch-Original-SuperBar/dp/B00002N5VN
   
   
2. Prybar or pinchbar
   
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   A "crowbar" was always either this or this

Use something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Vaughan-B215-15-Inch-Original-SuperBar/dp/B00002N5VN?keywords=pry+bar&qid=1537032024&sr=8-6&ref=sr_1_6

While true, I'm sure I can get into that safe with one of these, and I'm sure I can cut that leash with one of these.

+1 to what shelbyguns said.

What is your goal/intended purpose? The mission dictates the gear...

That red handled set is probably more suited towards auto mechanic type functionality such as prying an alternator, etc. If that is the goal and you’re looking for options, look into the Mayhew Dominator series. Goes up to 50” IIRC.

If your goal is more along the lines of homeowner maintenance/weekend projects, you may be better served looking along the lines of a a flat bar (such as a Vaughan 15” SuperBar). You can use it for prying trim, light demo, etc. There are smaller versions such as a Stanley WonderBar (7 1/2” & 12” versions available).

A cats paw such as the Estwing nail puller is great for pulling nails and some prying, but the above-mentioned flat bars do a better job in getting into thinner spaces and can do prying as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Vaughan-B215-15-Inch-Original-SuperBar/dp/B00002N5VN/

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-55-045-7-1-2-Inch-Wonder/dp/B00002X1XS/

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-55-515-12-3-4-inch-Wonderbar/dp/B00002X1XT/

https://www.amazon.com/Estwing-Nail-Puller-Double-Ended-Straight/dp/B0015YPJMY/

problem you have is if you get more aggressive then you risk damaging whats under it.

one thing I would suggest is getting a wonderbar

https://www.amazon.com/Vaughan-B215-15-Inch-Original-SuperBar/dp/B00002N5VN/

and then you can tap the L shaped end between the mortar and the tile with a good sized framing hammer or a baby sledge .. and they should pop off pretty easy.. maybe .. then you can go back with your scraper and you should have a quicker time of it... maybe