Snap on Screwdriver problem...need help

[lauver]

Snap-on guys & gals,

I need some advice and/or help here. I have a old Snap-on SSD6 screwdriver with no handle. It used to have one of the self-destructing black handles on it, but it has long since crumbled away.

Where can I get a replacement handle, new or used (but not the ones that self destruct)? I like the old smooth black or red handles that weren't the problem ones.

Anybody got a good used one you would like to part with? If so, PM me.

Anybody know where and how to get a new one?

What's the procedure for installing a new handle?

Thanks for any help or advice.

 

[nate379]

Talk to the Snappy Man and after you give him multiple cases of beer, both kidneys, spend 25k of other tools... maybe... just maybe he will help you out.

(Matco has been much much better to me)

 

[HandyManny]

I think you have a bigger problem. You're too caught-up on and hung-up on the Snap-On name. The screwdriver handle self-destructed and you want to replace it with another Snap-On?

If Snap-On won't take care of you then toss it and get a better screwdriver. Obviously the one you have isn't worthy of the Snap-on name. I'd spend my money elsewhere.

There is a thread here about if we keep buying cheap imports they'll never go away. Well the reverse is also true. As long as we keep buying overpriced tools that self-destruct, Snap-On will just keep selling them to us. I'm not saying that this is charecteristic of Snap-On, just saying that anything that bears the Snap-On name should not be self destructing and if it does the truck guy should be taking care of it.

 

[daveblank]

I can't tell you where to get a handle, but, the install is easy. Place the blade in a vice. Then use a dead blow hammer to drive the new handle on.

 

[krusty the clown]

I think you have a bigger problem. You're too caught-up on and hung-up on the Snap-On name. The screwdriver handle self-destructed and you want to replace it with another Snap-On?

If Snap-On won't take care of you then toss it and get a better screwdriver. Obviously the one you have isn't worthy of the Snap-on name. I'd spend my money elsewhere.

There is a thread here about if we keep buying cheap imports they'll never go away. Well the reverse is also true. As long as we keep buying overpriced tools that self-destruct, Snap-On will just keep selling them to us. I'm not saying that this is charecteristic of Snap-On, just saying that anything that bears the Snap-On name should not be self destructing and if it does the truck guy should be taking care of it.

hmmmm..........that style handle has been obsolete for 25 years or so

i think the OP would like to have an original style handle for historical sense. i'm sure a snappy dealer would take care of a warranty issue but simply cannot produce the hanlde the op want's.

lauver i have a complete screw driver that still has the white lettering intact, PM if your interested.

 

[J.A.F.E.]

I got one for the asking from the dealer. I did buy some other stuff from him that day, but he gave me the handle.

 

[Merkava_4]

Did any of you bother to look at the parts catalog?

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/parts/pro_det.asp?Item_id=40093&group_id=9633

 

[billymade]

That is a known issue on the 1st gen hard handles; my dealer would not warranty the handle (said they were not covered) but I think you should be able to order a replacement; in a potential good will situation, a nice dealer, may give you a new one... a quick call to snapon might give you the answers you are looking for.... look in the parts section of snapon.com!

 

[krusty the clown]

Did any of you bother to look at the parts catalog?

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/parts/pro_det.asp?Item_id=40093&group_id=9633

thats for the blade.........lauver needs the handle.

 

[Merkava_4]

thats for the blade.........lauver needs the handle.

They had the part number for the handle before I posted the link ... they must've taken the handle part number down right before you clicked on it.

 

[Vulturej]

Lauver:

The newer SO handles will work on the old blades, find a local SO dealer and he can put it on for you. Last black handle I replaced with newer style handle cost me $8.00.

 

[walrus]

You'd think that if the OP sent in the old handle and blade Snap On would send him a new one?

 

[Diesel-Mech]

You'd think that if the OP sent in the old handle and blade Snap On would send him a new one?

Yes but it would be a junky instinct driver I bet.

 

[Vulturej]

You'd think that if the OP sent in the old handle and blade Snap On would send him a new one?

If the tool was not abused, maybe from SO corporate from a dealer he will get his old blade back with a new handle.

 

[walrus]

Yes but it would be a junky instinct driver I bet.

I'll take your word on the junky Instinct handle, I've never used one. I like my hard handles. But at least he get a useable screwdriver

 

[jerk_chicken]

It's a screwdriver. Get a new one.

 

[voidifused]

It's a screwdriver. Get a new one.

Spend the 14$ one a new one. Don't cling to old things, it ends up coasting you more then a new one.

 

[Vulturej]

If the blade has lasted 20 years a new $8.00 handle is worth it.

 

[lauver]

Merk,

Thanks for posting the website parts page. I'll try to order up an old school handle.

For the sake of others who may have the same problem, could you provide a little history on the SO hard handle situation. As I recall, there was a particular handle type that had "the problem". All the hard handles before and after this particular hard handle were good. In fact, I have a half dozen SO drivers of various ages with black hard handles that are just fine. I just happened to pick up a screwdriver with the wrong handle type at a pawn shop.

HandyManny,

For the record, I'm not a "Snap-oid". I do like the few SO drivers I own; they are some of my favorites. And, I have a sentimental attachement to some of them because they were given to me by my dad. I also have a sentimental attachement to others I own because I have had them for 25 years or so and they have served me well. I'd also like to pass them on to my son, when the time comes. So, it's not about a blind allegiance to the SO brand.

 

[superautobacs]

Maybe try contacting A&L Handles (a fully-owned subsidiary of Pratt-Read Corporation), to see if they might be able to help out? I think they've been the OEM for many of the made-in-USA screwdrivers (Craftsman, Klein, SK, Vermont American, etc (maybe even Snap-on?)). In the worst case, you'd have to order many dozens of handles and have a stock pile of them in your garage...and maybe even convert some of your cutlery with some new handles.

http://www.alhandles.com/pages/contact.htm

 

[lauver]

I can't tell you where to get a handle, but, the install is easy. Place the blade in a vice. Then use a dead blow hammer to drive the new handle on.

Dave,

Thanks. I like it; dirt simple! I take it the bore of the handle is a slight interference fit?

 

[HandyManny]

Merk,

Thanks for posting the website parts page. I'll try to order up an old school handle.

For the sake of others who may have the same problem, could you provide a little history on the SO hard handle situation. As I recall, there was a particular handle type that had "the problem". All the hard handles before and after this particular hard handle were good. In fact, I have a half dozen SO drivers of various ages with black hard handles that are just fine. I just happened to pick up a screwdriver with the wrong handle type at a pawn shop.

HandyManny,

For the record, I'm not a "Snap-oid". I do like the few SO drivers I own; they are some of my favorites. And, I have a sentimental attachement to some of them because they were given to me by my dad. I also have a sentimental attachement to others I own because I have had them for 25 years or so and they have served me well. I'd also like to pass them on to my son, when the time comes. So, it's not about a blind allegiance to the SO brand.

Didn't mean to imply that to ya. I surely understand what you're saying. I suppose it's like one poster replied - if the blade lasted for 25 years then the handle is worth replacing. I jumped to conclusions a bit fast. I guess I see and read too many people who want X brand simply because of the name,a nd no other reason. Didn't mean to judge ya so quick. My tools to me are just tools, though high quality, they get used. That being the case I'm not quite as up to snuff on what is and is not made any longer, as far as screwdrivers are concerned. I just use them for their intended purpose. But, I do see your point of wanting to hang on to some stuff for your own reasons. I also am that way with a few of my tools as well, just not the screwdrivers.