Snap On Student Discount!

[gsingh]

So this is my last semester being a full time student and also my last semester for the snap-on discount. What would you guys recommend buying that i would really need. Things I already have are MG725, MG325, 3/8 air ratchet, 1/4 air ratchet. 2 sets of sockets from 8-24mm. So tell me about the things i should buy and lets stay between $2000 -$2500.

 

[Murphy4570]

PH3050A air hammer with bits. That's what I bought in my last month of school on the student discount. Love the thing!

 

[joebiodiesel]

At the pricing they give students, buy everything that you can practically afford, and can use in your trade (don't buy body tools if you aren't a body guy). It is a great program to take advantage of, as long as you don't purchase more than you can pay for.

Joe

 

[canuckian]

Depends on your trade. I'd buy combination wrenches and if youll need them, their flare nut wrenches.

 

[RedF]

At the pricing they give students, buy everything that you can practically afford, and can use in your trade (don't buy body tools if you aren't a body guy). It is a great program to take advantage of, as long as you don't purchase more than you can pay for.

Joe

What he said. That's the cheapest you will ever get to buy the tools, so take advantage.

Auto-tech?

Wrenches, screwdrivers, specialty sockets (like torx head, allen head, swivel impact...), a couple good ratchets, pliers...

Think about upgrading whatever you have that's cheap/kinda junky.

 

[AV tinker er]

Do you already have a job lined up or already working? If you do I would go ask you coworkers what tools they need/have to have/can't do without. That will give you a great idea what to get.

 

[justanengineer]

Id suggest buying some of the less common items and things that are "expendables" like screwdrivers. Common wrenches and sockets are all over the used market fairly cheap, so dont run up a big bill buying tools that you can easily get elsewhere for less. Things like good quality socket extensions, torx sockets, picks, a hand impact etc arent so easily found used but very handy/necessary to have depending on your trade.

 

[oldtools]

I would only buy tools really made by Snap On (ex. Wrench,...) and necessary for the job. Tools branded by Snap On (ex. Tap and die,...), but not really made by them, I would buy from the OEM. It is alot less expensive.

 

[4BT]

50% off tools that are marked up 400%


Such a deal

 

[jmm]

Chrome universal sockets and the gold allen head sockets.

If you'd like to be specialized in any area (a certain manufacturer, or a certain area of auto repair), buy up as many applicable specialty tools as you can -- the ones that aren't easy to find outside of the tool trucks.

 

[CWP1616L]

Buy the 1/4 drive swivel sockets if you haven't already.

Those things cost some serious money without the discount.

 

[richfinn]

I would get metric wrenches/dual 80 ratchets/ratchet screwdriver/hex sockets and swivel impacts if I could get 50% off.

Pliers/screwdrivers/hammers and punches and chisels I would get better value alternatives.

 

[Brownsfan]

50% off tools that are marked up 400%


Such a deal

Took until post #9 until the snap on bashing starts. Thought it would be much earlier. The OP was asking what tools he should buy on the discount not your opinion on their pricing structure.

 

[Chuck122]

Most important of all: dont buy more than you can afford
If you put yourself in long term financial hardship or use a credit card the interests will make the initial discount pointless

 

[atwageman]

Took until post #9 until the snap on bashing starts. Thought it would be much earlier. The OP was asking what tools he should buy on the discount not your opinion on their pricing structure.

Agreed.

To the OP---- I would get has much hard line stuff as possible. Sockets, ratchets, wrenches. Specialty tools if your going to end up in a dealership....

I wish Snap On would do a sale for the rest of us. 50% off for 24 hours on Black Friday.

 

[basspro]

Im not an Automotive Technician, more on the lines of Industrial. But I will say, you will appreciate Snap-On for expendable items such as Taps/dies, rethreading kit, extractors. I really like my 25pc extractor set, made by Irwin/Hanson, but the Snap-On warranty is unmatched. Id look at dual 80 ratchets, pick your poison. I think Snap-On screwdrivers are top notch as well as the deadblow ball peins, the 24oz is the most versatile I have used. I would get a few long pin punches as they are longer and harder than most. I bought my punches just for setting detent balls/seats in hydraulic jacks, they make a difference. Maybe throw in a universal joint set, chrome and impact.

 

[jmscollinsiii]

Universal impact sockets, snap ring pliers, 2 pack of deadblow ballpiens, torxs and hex master set, at half price I'd buy wrenchs in standard and metric (those are gonna eat up a lot of the budget)

 

[jmscollinsiii]

Agreed.

To the OP---- I would get has much hard line stuff as possible. Sockets, ratchets, wrenches. Specialty tools if your going to end up in a dealership....

I wish Snap On would do a sale for the rest of us. 50% off for 24 hours on Black Friday.

Omg then my daughter would have no Christmas!!! (Joking she always comes first)

 

[atwageman]

Omg then my daughter would have no Christmas!!! (Joking she always comes first)

A lot of kids would be coming up short. Lol. Sorry son no bycycle this year but here's a Epiq to store your other toys in.

 

[FiendFX]

swivel sockets

 

[Brownsfan]

I would buy dual 80's in all drives. Also flex head dual80's. screwdrivers and any pliers you think you may need. Snap on makes some damn nice pliers. If doing any interior work buy all the panel removal tools they make including the plastic ones. Also only buy what you can afford. Buy as many TOOLS as you can afford and buy a cheaper box to start off in.

 

[Skin]

My recommendation is to always cross reference with Ebay. Things like socket sets (all types) and pneumatic tools are often easily obtainable at 50% off list through there anyway so blowing your budget on them isn't really necessary.

 

[oldldh]

Don't forget you're starting a "small business", they don't succeed with a huge debt load...

As to what to buy....buy what you NEED TO EARN A LIVING in your chosen field...do not buy anything you "want", that MAY come in handy...

And last...Good Luck!!!

 

[gsingh]

Sorry for no mentioning that i Will mostly be working on cars and small trucks for the most part. I,m already working working at a private shop and we do a lot of fleet work on Ford Crown Vic's and also work on private cars. I will be using a credit card for the purchases, but only when I have the same amount in cash. So just put it in the bank and then use my cc with So.

 

[Evan(CA)]

It's my last semester with the discount too. The Aug-Sep flyer has a couple decent deals I'll be taking advantage of.

SDDXL70AR - Extra long 7 piece screwdriver set for 50 bucks
213AFLEY - External Torx set for 70

I've ordered more than I want to list but my favorite is probably their electronic torque wrenches. I bought a 3/8 Techangle and a 1/2 Techwrench.

 

[Nanashi]

Like others said don't brake the bank you can more than get by with just the basics the rest you can order when needed.

Wrenches, line wrenches and sockets deep and shallow. I have 1/2" and 3/8" in impact and 1/4" in chrome. I have never had a clearance issue the impacts are literally only a hair larger. Brake compressor and a pry bat set.

 

[wiseceo]

Here are some of my tools that I purchased when I was working as part time technician and full time students, so all my tools are either 50% off or purchase with a very good discount, I've never have to pay full price for any of my tools (tell me cheap if you want but I dont like spending money without discount )


If you want to see video of my toolbox (this video is OLD but...here it's.)

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P.s:
My teacher (Brad) gave me lots of good advise and he was the one that helped me find my first job as a tech while in school.

 

[mrborohachi]

the BIG SAE and Metric Tap and Die set. SO is the only tool truck company that will warranty them

 

[warmpancakes]

if you watch ebay you can score snap on sockets for 60-70% off so unless you need them now. wrench sets bring good money used so Id grab them on the deal,

 

[cburnscrx]

I would only buy things that NEED to be Snap On. According to most people here the flare nut wrenches are the best around. So those might be worth looking into. Short of that, I wouldn't get much, as cheaper high quality alternatives abound. Remember 1/2 off still costs something.

 

[cbrxfr67]

I would only buy tools really made by Snap On (ex. Wrench,...) and necessary for the job. Tools branded by Snap On (ex. Tap and die,...), but not really made by them, I would buy from the OEM. It is alot less expensive.

 

[pettybird]

I would only buy things that NEED to be Snap On. According to most people here the flare nut wrenches are the best around. So those might be worth looking into. Short of that, I wouldn't get much, as cheaper high quality alternatives abound. Remember 1/2 off still costs something.

The flare nut wrenches ARE amazing, but I just paid under $70 for the SAE and $75 more for the metric set on eBay. You just have to watch a LOT of auctions. Those sets are on the truck for more than $210 each right now.

 

[TimLincecum]

If you can get that Air Hammer 50% off then go for that, Not sure in the automotive industry how often you need air drills but in the Truck industry you need them all the time, So maybe look into that.

 

[Brownsfan]

Also would add the dead blow ball peins to the list. Definately the best hammer I have used to date. If you can afford it buy some of talon grip pliers of any variety you think you need.

 

[SC-AW11]

Im in the same boat, I think my last year with the discount.

So far the must haves I hear are, dual 80s, wrenches, ratchet wrenches, flare nut wrenches for sure, pliers (3pc set is $60), sockets, impacts, universal/swivel sockets in chrome and impact, extensions, screwdrivers, hex bit sockets, torx bit sockets for sure.I really like my little 16oz ball pein, want the bigger ones.

and to go the misc section, i look at the smaller stuff that is pretty much too good to pass up at the student prices. Like my 6-n-1, normally 20 but cost me 10. too good of a price for that thing, I love it. I wonder how the legendary ratcheting screwdriver will be.

And about buying on ebay, Ive seen some good deals, usually about what we pay give or take. but the thing is, majority at our prices, are used. we can get them for that price new. Some people say to buy the truck brand tools used, but if we can get them new for about the same price right now, I dont understand buying used.

 

[Evan(CA)]

and to go the misc section, i look at the smaller stuff that is pretty much too good to pass up at the student prices. Like my 6-n-1, normally 20 but cost me 10. too good of a price for that thing, I love it. I wonder how the legendary ratcheting screwdriver will be.

This month's flyer has the soft grip ratcheting screwdriver for 50 bucks but I don't know how it compares to the other one everyone is talking about.

SGDMRC103AG

 

[Lassen Forge]

If you want to see video of my toolbox (this video is OLD but...here it's.)

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Can't get there from here... says the video is private.

 

[M6erfan]

Maybe because It's almost 3 years old...

 

[Two Speed]

Might be a good time for OP to update us on what he finds he has been using the most of. And maybe, what "I wish I had gotten with my 50% off when I had the chance".

Alex.

 

[dbabicky]

50% off tools that are marked up 400%


Such a deal

LMFAO !!! So true !!!