JH Williams Tools

[NWphotog]

yeah, I got it from powertoolbox.
Speaking of, They are a great place to buy Williams tools if anyone is interested. It's been a couple of years since I ordered my ratchets from them and they all my order info still in my account. They even sent me a pre paid shipping label to ship it back to them, and then on to Williams.
All by email with no delay.

I doubt Fastenal sells Williams or it would show up on the Williams web site. I was just hoping you knew something I didn't.

Would be nice if they did. I have a fastenal 3/4 of a mile away. Closer than Autozone!

 

[heyutokyo]

Their SuperRatchet is the business.

 

[FOCUS.FREAK]

I have a question and didn't completely read through this tread. Say I go on my snap on truck tomorrow will they carry this brand and warranty them no problem?

 

[Brownsfan]

No. Unless he is an industrial rep. Williams is usually sold at industrial supply places.

 

[wlbmgr10]

Hi. I work at the Snap-On plant in Milwaukee where the JH Williams sockets are made. I operate one of there small Formers which makes the blanks from which both Snap-On and Williams sockets are machined. There is no difference between the two other than the stamp. Up till now I haven't paid attention to the letters or number which are stamped on the sockets, that is done in machining. For example The Snap-On, SFSM8, would have an equivalent made for the Williams line. I will run one job right after the other. Fun times. Will

 

[Applesauce]

Hi. I work at the Snap-On plant in Milwaukee where the JH Williams sockets are made. I operate one of there small Formers which makes the blanks from which both Snap-On and Williams sockets are machined. There is no difference between the two other than the stamp. Up till now I haven't paid attention to the letters or number which are stamped on the sockets, that is done in machining. For example The Snap-On, SFSM8, would have an equivalent made for the Williams line. I will run one job right after the other. Fun times. Will

Welcome to the board! Will makes Williams... I grew up in Racine, and wish I'd paid more attention to all the tools made in those parts before I moved away.

You'll definitely have a unique perspective here, and I hope you share it lots! Most tool manufacturing experience on this board seems to come from Youtube.

 

[retDAC]

... I operate one of there small Formers which makes the blanks from which both Snap-On and Williams sockets are machined. There is no difference between the two other than the stamp. ...

Welcome to Gj, Will. You make the blanks. Is there no difference in broaching? Tempering? Chrome?

 

[Stokes_]

I've got a 1/2" socket/ratchet set that is great (but it's made in Taiwan), a ratcheting screwdriver (which is outstanding, closest thing to a Snap On but $30 less), and a set of stubby wrenches that have the quality of any other stubby I have ever seen. Higher quality tools, but not quite up there with SO, Mac, SK, Wright, etc. They are dependable enough to use as a professional, and are more than you'll ever need around the house IMO.