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[metaldad]

Went to Menard's and found that they had a 20% off masterforce. Whereupon I bought some USA made screwdrivers. Not that I need them........... but,,,,,,,,,,,,, I NEED them.
stubby phillips and slotted, speeder phillips and slotted, brake spring tool, terminal tool, and a mini torx driver kit.

 

[metaldad]

Also bought this Craftsman Cross Force USA wrench set friday. Should be a collectors item, as Sears no longer stocks. Steeply discounted from 129.99. sizes 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 1, 1 1/8. (why is there no 1 1/16?).

 

[osborn.ozzy]

Also bought this Craftsman Cross Force USA wrench set friday. Should be a collectors item, as Sears no longer stocks. Steeply discounted from 129.99. sizes 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 1, 1 1/8. (why is there no 1 1/16?).

I always liked the concept of those but it seems clearance would be an issue.

 

[Dillithium]

The new Taiwan kobalt stuff looks pretty damn good eh?

I have the same set and it's really good, the ratchet is just a bit loud so it needs regreasing. It's a damn fine ratchet afterwards though.

 

[cmandp]

The new Taiwan kobalt stuff looks pretty damn good eh?

I have the same set and it's really good, the ratchet is just a bit loud so it needs regreasing. It's a damn fine ratchet afterwards though.

Yeah the stuff seems to be good quality. The chrome is bright and mirror-like, the insides of the sockets are smooth and well formed. The ratchet is actually nice too, 72 teeth and really smooth; mine seems quiet but I will probably still open it and put some Superlube in there.

I have two observations (you might call them complaints):
- The head of the ratchet is a little thick.
- Socket sizes only laser marked.

On a side note I wouldn't pay full price for the Kobalt stuff.

 

[2JZGTESC300]

I gotten these on Thursday when I sent my 1/2'' IR Air Impact gun in for rebuilding. Ditch the 3/4 Snap On Air Impact and with that extra $800 dollars, I've spend $550 on my Snap On 1/2'' 12 Point Chrome Shallow socket set.

Sizes are 10mm all the way through 32mm. Doesn't skip any numbers in between.

I really wanted these as I don't have any good quality 1/2'' Sockets. These are my first Snap On 1/2'' Socket set purchased and they are AWESOME!!

Still building my 1/2'' size sockets from Snap on.
Still need the followings...

Snap On 1/2'' 12 Point Chrome Deep Sockets Set
Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Chrome Deep Socket Set
Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Chrome Shallow Socket Set
Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Chrome Semi Deep Socket Set
Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Industrial Impact Deep Socket Set
Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Industrial Impact Semi Deep Socket Set
Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Industrial Impact Shallow Socket Set

 

[franzdom]

They don't currently make chrome semi-deep sockets in 1/2" drive.

 

[2JZGTESC300]

They don't currently make chrome semi-deep sockets in 1/2" drive.

Doh! I just looked at the website and it's true. I'm going to have to settle for Deep Chrome and the Impact 6 Point Deep, Semi Deep and Shallow.

Red = Obtained in the past 1-2 months
Black = Future purpose this year

To get list in 2012!!

1/4'' Drive Socket Sets

Snap On 1/4'' 6 Point Chrome Deep Metric Socket Set $231.00
Snap On 1/4'' 6 Point Chrome Semi Deep Metric Socket Set $181.00
Snap On 1/4'' 6 Point Chrome Shallow Metric Socket Set $157.00

Snap On 1/4'' 12 Point Chrome Deep Metric Socket Set $198.00
Snap On 1/4'' 12 Point Chrome Semi Deep Metric Socket Set $195.00
Snap On 1/4'' 12 Point Chrome Deep Metric Socket Set $135.00

Snap On 1/4'' 6 Point Impact Deep Metric Socket Set $193.25
Snap On 1/4'' 6 Point Impact Shallow Metric Socket Set $135.00


3/8'' Drive Socket Sets

Snap On 3/8'' 6 Point Chrome Deep Metric Socket Set $232.00
Snap On 3/8'' 6 Point Chrome Semi Deep Metric Socket Set $196.00
Snap On 3/8'' 6 Point Chrome Shallow Metric Socket Set $153.00

Snap On 3/8'' 12 Point Chrome Deep Metric Socket Set $238.00
Snap On 3/8'' 12 Point Chrome Semi Deep Metric Socket Set $255.00
Snap On 3/8'' 12 Point Chrome Shallow Metric Socket Set $158.00

Snap On 3/8'' 6 Point Impact Deep Metric Socket Set $258.00
Snap On 3/8'' 6 Point Impact Semi Deep Metric Socket Set $173.00
Snap On 3/8'' 6 Point Impact Shallow Metric Socket Set $80.00

Snap On 3/8'' 12 Point Impact Deep Metric Socket Set $248.00
Snap On 3/8'' 12 Point Impact Shallow Metric Socket Set $173.00

1/2'' Drive Socket Sets

Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Chrome Deep Metric Socket Set $389.00
Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Chrome Shallow Metric Socket Set $245.00

Snap On 1/2'' 12 Point Chrome Deep Metric Socket Set $414.00
Snap On 1/2'' 12 Point Chrome Shallow Metric Socket Set $550.00

Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Impact Deep Metric Socket Set $385.00
Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Impact Semi Deep Metric Socket Set $250.00
Snap On 1/2'' 6 Point Impact Shallow Metric Socket Set $345.00

It's getting there, half way there!

 

[battlegraduate09]

all snap on ? good lord i hope you have a good paying job, or a winning lotto ticket in your pocket

 

[2JZGTESC300]

all snap on ? good lord i hope you have a good paying job, or a winning lotto ticket in your pocket

My tool collecting started early this year. My goal is to have all those sockets listed by the end of 2012. Half way there. Just bought a $10,000 Snap On KRL box with Stainless Top less than 2 months ago. It's going to be paid off this Thursday!

If anyone Snap On franchise owner on here can cut me deals on the above Sockets, I'll be very interested! Tools must be new though. I don't like buying used.

 

[powertrip]

$550. ?????? Holy ****
I'm staying with my cman.
They look nice though.

 

[battlegraduate09]

My tool collecting started early this year. My goal is to have all those sockets listed by the end of 2012. Half way there. Just bought a $10,000 Snap On KRL box with Stainless Top less than 2 months ago. It's going to be paid off this Thursday!

That still doesnt really answer my inquiry.

I paid cash for a KRL box 2 days ago, doesnt mean i can afford to buy every single socket set snap on offers. I buy truck brand tools in my most used sockets and sets, but i dont use 1/4" much in my profession, so i wont spend 200 bucks on semi deep sockets when i can use that money on something else i actually use.

so what are you really trying to accomplish by doing achieving this goal

 

[2JZGTESC300]

$550. ?????? Holy ****
I'm staying with my cman.
They look nice though.

They are super nice! Like I said, it's my first 1/2'' 12 Point Socket. I would of thought they came in some molding case but it was bagged up and put in a 10x10x10 box.

 

[2JZGTESC300]

That still doesnt really answer my inquiry.

I paid cash for a KRL box 2 days ago, doesnt mean i can afford to buy every single socket set snap on offers. I buy truck brand tools in my most used sockets and sets, but i dont use 1/4" much in my profession, so i wont spend 200 bucks on semi deep sockets when i can use that money on something else i actually use.

so what are you really trying to accomplish by doing achieving this goal

I'm young, I love cars and I will be working on them for the rest of my life. Believe me, I love cars. Plus I'm a Master Technician, gotta have the tools.

Used to walk over across the shop to borrow the other guy's tools, in the beginning it was fine but after a year, you just gotta get your own set. When you have more tools than the boss, it's serious business. If the boss man is paying you plenty, why not? If a tool isn't there in my boss's cart, he comes and uses mines. I don't mind, as long as you put it back.

I see it as a partnership, a lifetime investment.

 

[sdguy55]

They are super nice! Like I said, it's my first 1/2'' 12 Point Socket. I would of thought they came in some molding case but it was bagged up and put in a 10x10x10 box.

So what is that you say you do? I wrench for a living and i have literally come across zero instances where i need a semi deep socket. And 1/4 impact socket? Are you serious? Does your 1/4 impact put out THAT much ft. lbs?

 

[Skin]

i think his point is that by buying 3 different sets in every available drive size you're going to be spending a lot of money on sockets that will largely be sitting idle when that money could be better spent on other things.

If you're really buying all that why dont you go through the same dealer you got your box from. Im sure he'd be willing to cut you a deal on a few hundred sockets.

So what is that you say you do? I wrench for a living and i have literally come across zero instances where i need a semi deep socket. And 1/4 impact socket? Are you serious? Does your 1/4 impact put out THAT much ft. lbs?

you can destroy 1/4" drive chrome sockets pretty quickly if you use them often enough. Not everyone relegates them to interior work. I use mine, all the way up to 14mm, quite often and they dont look overly healthy spending time on even an 1/4" air ratchet.

Rusted **** doesnt help much either since fasteners wear to the point where they create pressure points on the socket walls rather than engaging evenly across the hex.

 

[Link-Belt]

Hell I guess if you got the money spend it you can't take it with you when you go. You might as well have nice tools while your here.

 

[battlegraduate09]

I'm young, I love cars and I will be working on them for the rest of my life. Believe me, I love cars. Plus I'm a Master Technician, gotta have the tools.

Used to walk over across the shop to borrow the other guy's tools, in the beginning it was fine but after a year, you just gotta get your own set. When you have more tools than the boss, it's serious business. If the boss man is paying you plenty, why not? If a tool isn't there in my boss's cart, he comes and uses mines. I don't mind, as long as you put it back.

I see it as a partnership, a lifetime investment.

Im 21, i dont think its your intent but this seems like a who can piss farther contest.

i understand how that works, I am a diesel tech and earn a living with tools as well.
to each their own i guess. best of luck with your goal, and your career.

 

[jvitez]

2JZGTESC300: nice collection of tools you have, and an awesome set you will have if you achieve your goal!

Don't let the naysayers bother you. If you've paid off a $10K box in 2 months, you're doing fine. So you spent $2K on Snap On tools this year. So what? As long as you're earning your money honestly, not borrowing every cent living paycheck to paycheck never paying anything off, what's the problem with spending a lot on what makes you happy? See my sig.

At least you're putting your money into items that will last you a lifetime. Nothing wrong with that. How many young guys pi$$ away (literally...) that much in booze a year, or on vacations, or hotrodding their (depreciating) vehicle? Yes, your tools will depreciate, but with a lifetime warranty, and your plan to keep them forever, who cares? It's only a loss if you try to sell.

I've got full sets of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" drive chrome sockets in metric and SAE shallow and deep. Do I need them? No. I'm a home hobbyist. Do I like having them? Absolutely! Could I afford them? Yes. Did I kill or steal to get the money? No. It's a lifetime purchase for myself also.

If your financial circumstances decline, buy cheaper tools. Otherwise, enjoy!

 

[2JZGTESC300]

I won't lose no sleep over it. If you want to collect tools, you collect tools.

Add a Snap On Verdict D7 Wireless Diagnostic System with that purchase as well. I'm still trying to figure out how to use it. Does way too many things, probably take me a few months to fully understand it.

 

[lennoxlennox]

2JZGTESC300: nice collection of tools you have, and an awesome set you will have if you achieve your goal!

Don't let the naysayers bother you. If you've paid off a $10K box in 2 months, you're doing fine. So you spent $2K on Snap On tools this year. So what? As long as you're earning your money honestly, not borrowing every cent living paycheck to paycheck never paying anything off, what's the problem with spending a lot on what makes you happy? See my sig.

At least you're putting your money into items that will last you a lifetime. Nothing wrong with that. How many young guys pi$$ away (literally...) that much in booze a year, or on vacations, or hotrodding their (depreciating) vehicle? Yes, your tools will depreciate, but with a lifetime warranty, and your plan to keep them forever, who cares? It's only a loss if you try to sell.

I've got full sets of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" drive chrome sockets in metric and SAE shallow and deep. Do I need them? No. I'm a home hobbyist. Do I like having them? Absolutely! Could I afford them? Yes. Did I kill or steal to get the money? No. It's a lifetime purchase for myself also.

If your financial circumstances decline, buy cheaper tools. Otherwise, enjoy!

 

[lennoxlennox]

My tool collecting started early this year. My goal is to have all those sockets listed by the end of 2012. Half way there. Just bought a $10,000 Snap On KRL box with Stainless Top less than 2 months ago. It's going to be paid off this Thursday!

If anyone Snap On franchise owner on here can cut me deals on the above Sockets, I'll be very interested! Tools must be new though. I don't like buying used.

why don't you enroll in an evening automotive class at a community college for say $2-300, and then sign up for the votech student discount programs with the tool manufacturers

 

[Hyster Gareth]

2JZGTESC300 as others have stated spend your money on what you want to purchase!! At the end of the day you've earnt it so as far as others sticking their oar in just ignore them.

I hope you achieve your goal good luck.

 

[battlegraduate09]

you guys are hilarious. im not a "nay sayer" were all on this forum for the same damn purpose. I make money with tools, work with them everyday, own alot of every brand name and truck brands, all i was saying was, IN MY OPINION....i would rather spend alot of money on sockets i use ALOT, than say 200 bucks on a 1/4" semi deep socket set that will sit in my drawer and get used maybe 4-5 times a month.

Your young and paid off a $10,000 dollar toolbox ? What do you want from me a cookie, congratulations on being responsible, just like i am but im not into having ******* contests.

I just see no reason to get all bent out of shape about it, i had a legitimaite inquiry about what your purpose was for that goal 2JZGTESC300 - you responded with "My tool collecting started early this year. My goal is to have all those sockets listed by the end of 2012. Half way there. Just bought a $10,000 Snap On KRL box with Stainless Top less than 2 months ago. It's going to be paid off this Thursday!"

that doesnt really even lead me to think you have a purpose for this goal, so i just questioned further out of pure curiousity. I was expecting to get a job title or what you work on, or what your most used drive size was in your profession, not a response like "if the bossman dont have a tool in his cart, he can use mine"
thats great if you wanna do that, but i supply tools for me at work, not the shop.

 

[BHH]

NOS "USA" 3/8 Drive FK936 Stubby Ratchet. This thing is pretty awesome. Now on the lookout for a NOS "USA" FKF80

(Thats a fingerprint not a scratch on the stamp)

 

[warmpancakes]

just arrived but its appears to be a factory boo-boo
its labeled as a ssdmrt4 but its 5 inches to long

 

[Syndicate]

Gotta love racing!!
Gonna be up on the sale chop block.

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[jeffmoss26]

Long day at work, came home to a bunch of goodies!

Hammers and Channellock 424 from Harry Epstein
Klein/Bell System Pliers from ihredo
Snap-on picks from eBay. The 90 degree pick was broken, so I swapped in another one I had. Took the busted shank out and used the handle for this:

 

[gsmornot]

just arrived but its appears to be a factory boo-boo
its labeled as a ssdmrt4 but its 5 inches to long

Should be SSDMRT8 right?

 

[cascivic]

got my first roto ratchet from ebay today....put a few drops of 3 in1 oil down throught the base and went to try it.....gears are slipping in forward!!! : ( do you think my oiling made this worse or it wouldnt of mattered??

 

[warmpancakes]

Should be SSDMRT8 right?

correct but im never seen one in orange who knows

 

[Trucky]

Just a few new toys...

 

[RedFordTruck]

Just a few new toys...

Nice! You rob a sears??

 

[Trucky]

Nope... I bought most all of it on sale or clearance.. once I take the other SAE nut driver set back and metric wrenches (friend don't want them. Says he doesn't take gifts... well F U too buddy! ), it'll total 130$.

The stuff on the left is:
Felo bit holder/driver (bit storage in the handle and it has a great grip)
Felo 3 piece torx driver set
Grobet file.. swiss made.. thing cost me half an arm but hey, that's what you pay for real quality.
US made stanley powerlock pro 12' tape measure
General taper reamer with handle
General Countersink with handle
Vermont American bit holder/driver (it's really small)

The cman is:
SAE bit socket set
18 pc pro wrennch set
hand impact thing (lol)
and one of those "build a set" deals... 30 bucks!

One more thing: Everything listed is either made in USA, Switzerland, or Germany. Talk about a good day!

 

[concealer404]

You'll love the Felos. Seriously nice drivers!

 

[concealer404]

Gearwrench 3/8" extension set, and an Extech electrical tester kit. Old school HKS Racing BOV lurking in the background.

 

[rmsg0040]

Picked up a magnetizer/demagnetizer yesterday, works as described, no pics

 

[cundifc]

Picked up this set. Forgot the part number. Got a great deal on it.

 

[Skin]

Picked up this set. Forgot the part number. Got a great deal on it.

236EFSET. Never saw the point, besides its insane list price ($750) one entire row is taken up by standard hex sizes. Should be tripple square or tamper proof torx taking up those spots if they really wanted to make it appealing to todays mechanic.

 

[Brownsfan]

correct but im never seen one in orange who knows

I have the short version in orange(the part # on yours). My 8" screwdriver and 1/4" ratchet end is balck