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I have 2 hungry arbor presses to feed and I do alot of pressing "things" while restoring old machines. I'd been looking for a bushing driver set although wasn't picky about brand but I won this set tonight (Snap On A157A circa 1978). Perhaps bought from someone here...or perhaps bid against someone here....yea..I paid through the nose for them but I like the set alot.

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This is the hungriest of my 2 arbor presses. Other one is alot smaller.
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Spam16v said:
it's all downhill from here...
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Restoring old woodworking and metalworking machines is quite a slippery slope money vortex as well...it's going to get more crowded sliding down the hill I guess....
 
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That's what I thought too when I bought my first Snap On tool. After a few purchases of some New Old Stock snaps I now find myself frequently on their site. I know it's just a matter of time now before I pull the trigger and get some screwdrivers and a dual 80 3/8 ratchet. The quality of the tools is excellent.
 
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There's room on the hill for everybody. Well, at the bottom of the hill. If theres a big enough hole it might be a mass grave! Who said you cant take it with you?
 
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JayL said:
That's what I thought too when I bought my first Snap On tool. After a few purchases of some New Old Stock snaps I now find myself frequently on their site. I know it's just a matter of time now before I pull the trigger and get some screwdrivers and a dual 80 3/8 ratchet. The quality of the tools is excellent.
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I started with just one dual 80 ratchet. A 1/4 drive long handle (TL72), just because I figured it would be handy. I figured I'd still like my regular 1/4 drive enough that it would just be a 'special case' ratchet.

Well, I now own 4 dual-80 ratchets, and I might buy a 5th on Tuesday.
 
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Speaking of bushing drivers this is what I got. None the less I did not pay retail for it.

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Snap On tools. More often than not I believe the quality really makes a difference.
 
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Kenwc said:
I have 2 hungry arbor presses to feed and I do alot of pressing "things" while restoring old machines. I'd been looking for a bushing driver set although wasn't picky about brand but I won this set tonight (Snap On A157A circa 1978). Perhaps bought from someone here...or perhaps bid against someone here....yea..I paid through the nose for them but I like the set alot.

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This is the hungriest of my 2 arbor presses. Other one is alot smaller.
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Thats the best bushing and race driver set ever made.
 
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pl_silverado said:
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try a set of wera screwdrivers off of eBay for 36 shipped before splurging on snap-on.

I like them better than either of my snapon sets, and they are about $100 cheaper per set.
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Everthing I have accumulated since the 70's is strictly Craftsman and I'm pretty happy with all of it. I really don't see that I'll be taking a big plunge into Snap-On. I'm sure others have said that too. I know the force is srong...

I will say however that I'm really tempted by the seemingly mezmerizing effect that the Snap-On ??(Dual 80)?? ratchet seems to have on people.
 
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Kenwc said:
Everthing I have accumulated since the 70's is strictly Craftsman and I'm pretty happy with all of it. I really don't see that I'll be taking a big plunge into Snap-On. I'm sure others have said that too. I know the force is srong...

I will say however that I'm really tempted by the seemingly mezmerizing effect that the Snap-On ??(Dual 80)?? ratchet seems to have on people.
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I started off with craftsman in my younger years, however these days all i have is snap-on in my toolbox with maybe a miscellaneous craftsman item.

I'm perfectly happy with my 936 series snap-on ratchets, the last ones that had USA stamped on them. I did however buy an FLF80 3/8" drive ratchet, and it is my go to ratchet...so yes, the dual 80's are mesmerizing once you pick one up and play with it. Snap-on can not be beat for ratchets.

Enjoy the addiction....i'm into the snap-on disease for probably 30k, and im only 24.
 
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I started off with craftsman in my younger years, however these days all i have is snap-on in my toolbox with maybe a miscellaneous craftsman item.

I'm perfectly happy with my 936 series snap-on ratchets, the last ones that had USA stamped on them. I did however buy an FLF80 3/8" drive ratchet, and it is my go to ratchet...so yes, the dual 80's are mesmerizing once you pick one up and play with it. Snap-on can not be beat for ratchets.

Enjoy the addiction....i'm into the snap-on disease for probably 30k, and im only 24.
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That's quite a nice investment for the age. Just curious if you wrench as a profession?'

But with the price of the Snap-On Ratchet....you can surely imagine how that seems like unobtainium to a home hobby fella....too bad I can't just "rent" one and see how I like it....LOL
 
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I Recently picked up the Same set (Older) off Ebay as a Package Deal, The Picture shows the 2 larger punches missing but they are at the shop as i had to clean Up the Drive Ends a Bit. I bought all of the Bushing driver sets for $60 shipped from Ebay, If you dont Need the Tool Right Now you can get your Snap on Fix, fairly Reasonable via Ebay and the Classifieds Here.

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Kenwc said:
That's quite a nice investment for the age. Just curious if you wrench as a profession?'

But with the price of the Snap-On Ratchet....you can surely imagine how that seems like unobtainium to a home hobby fella....too bad I can't just "rent" one and see how I like it....LOL
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No sir I do not wrench for a living. Only a hobby and side jobs. But I do understand what you mean about price for a home hobby (obviously price has not stopped me from investing in quality tools).
 
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Don't worry if it's just for home hobby. Having nice quality tools makes your hobby that much more enjoyable. :thumbup:
 
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No sir I do not wrench for a living. Only a hobby and side jobs. But I do understand what you mean about price for a home hobby (obviously price has not stopped me from investing in quality tools).
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Yea totally agree...I've never been one to skimp...(to my wifes dismay)...I've just never dipped my toes into the SO pond...maybe I will...a little...
 
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If you stick to used; here in the classifieds, fleas, pawnshops, ebay etc.; it CAN BE affordable! 99% of my Snap-On tools are used and bought @ probably 25% or less of retail! It can be done; you have to be patient (or spend more if not!) and IMHO, it is the ultimate way to enjoy some of the best tools.... :) Using premium grade tools @ cheap less then new craftsman prices; what could be better? :)
 
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