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Just got a

Blue Point 4-claw pick-up tool/grabber (YA837A) for $9.


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Blue Point has been rebranding products for over 30 years.
Nice made in the USA pick-up tool.
 
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Vinko said:
Blue Point 4-claw pick-up tool/grabber (YA837A) for $9.
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I used one of those to retrieve a baby rattle snake from out behind the neighbor's washing machine one day. I had to cut two of the claws off so I could make it a two claw retriever to go around the snake's tail. :)
 
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I think it would make more sense to name Snap On, Matco and Mac tools that are rebranded (made by other companies).
 
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We've done this before recently. Search past threads.

Another technique is to look at the tool ads in automotive trade magazines to see who the real manufacturer of a particular item is. For example, Ullman devices makes most of the extendable mirrors and magnetic pick up tools sold on the tool trucks.
 
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Yes Fedwrench the re-brand information is out there if you know how to find it. A lot can be learned just by reading certain GJ members posts. BTW are you near the Nissan test complex out there?
 
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Merkava_4 said:
I used one of those to retrieve a baby rattle snake from out behind the neighbor's washing machine one day. I had to cut two of the claws off so I could make it a two claw retriever to go around the snake's tail. :)
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WTF?? LOL :lol_hitti
That's tool abuse!!
 
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slack said:
I think it would make more sense to name Snap On, Matco and Mac tools that are rebranded (made by other companies).
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That would be easy for Matco, its every item they sell except tool boxes.
 
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Merkava_4 said:
It wasn't a Blue-Point ... it came off the 99 cent sales table. :D
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I don't mean removing the claws, I just meant using it to pick up a snake. That's some weird ish. That's a creative use of a tool. I'm guessing it was already dead
 
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I don't mean removing the claws, I just meant using it to pick up a snake. That's some weird ish. That's a creative use of a tool. I'm guessing it was already dead
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No, the snake was still alive. I picked the snake up and put him in a coffee can with air holes poked in the lid. Then I put him in the trunk of the car and drove out to a large open field. A short time after that, I loosened the lid of the can and threw the can up in the air. If you can picture a snake coming out of a coffee can while tumbling in the sky, that's what happened. :D
 
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Fedwrench said:
We've done this before recently. Search past threads.
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I don't recall the thread, sorry :) But perhaps there's a difference in that I don't mind that these tools were rebranded, nor do I mind the cost:). I've got a handful of them to post when I can.

edit: I just read through that other thread I think you're referring to. The intention of this thread was more like a "I bought such and such a re-branded tool and like it" :) In the case of the of the tool I posted, Sears was too far away, Proto was on sale at MSC for $6.50 + shipping, but I'd have had to wait until Tuesday to get it. I could've gotten something from McMaster, I guess. But that would've been pricey too. So the $9.00 for the BP was pretty good. And I didn't have to drive anywhere. :) And I'm willing to bet it's as well made as the Proto.
 
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I loved those over-priced rebranded tools! With a 40% Snappy and 50% Mac discount, I got most of my favourite tools and best deals this way. I got great deals on Knipex (pliers), Grip-on (locking pliers), Kastar(ratcheting screwdrivers etc) , Irwin (extractors etc), Stride(Snap-ring pliers), ES (multimeters), Mayhew (punches etc), Ullman (mirrors/magnets) IR (2135ti:D, impacts etc). In fact it was my preference for the (mostly) Eurpoean rebadged stuff that started my tool collecting tendencies.

Apprentice/student techs, take notice!!

If you do a lot of research and have the cash, you really should make the most of those discounts while you have them.

I look at buying premium tools like this:

You can use your own numbers, but for my reasoning, I think Snap-on (Insert alternate premium brand here) tools give a 20% performance increase over the cheaper option for a 100% increase in cost. Now obviously, the math states that whenever we do not need the extra 20% performance, we should buy the lesser unit. However if you need the extra 20% performance, whether to finish a job or finish a collection, you will have to buy the more expensive one.

Everyone's perceived price/performance numbers will change, but I think we can all agree on the law of diminishing returns:). Anyway, point is, throwing in a 50% discount changes those sums considerably. Enjoy it while you can.
 
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Private label tools have been around forever just like private labeled food, clothing, etc.

The difference with tools is the price goes UP with a private label...
 
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The Blue Point wrench holders are rebadged Wrench Rack I think. Snap-on was the only place I could find the reverse arrangement, though, so I shelled out $7. My toolbox space is worth more than that to me.
 
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Merkava_4 said:
No, the snake was still alive. I picked the snake up and put him in a coffee can with air holes poked in the lid. Then I put him in the trunk of the car and drove out to a large open field. A short time after that, I loosened the lid of the can and threw the can up in the air. If you can picture a snake coming out of a coffee can while tumbling in the sky, that's what happened. :D
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I bet he was pissed off, I know I would be too if I was picked up by a claw drenched in red permatex lube
 
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Blue Point Penlight (ECFB200BL), High Intensity, 3 watt LED, Blue anodized aluminum for $45.00


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Astro Pneumatic 4505
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Actron CP5011
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Matco used to sell the same set (in blue) for around $45-50,it's no longer listed in their online catalog but the two leftt-most blue tools sell for $22.50 EACH :shocking:

The Astro and Actron are the same exact tools,I bought the Matco set several years ago and recently picked up the Astro and Actron versions for less than $20 a set.
 
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Merkava_4 said:
No, the snake was still alive. I picked the snake up and put him in a coffee can with air holes poked in the lid. Then I put him in the trunk of the car and drove out to a large open field. A short time after that, I loosened the lid of the can and threw the can up in the air. If you can picture a snake coming out of a coffee can while tumbling in the sky, that's what happened. :D
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How does someone "loosen the lid of the can" exactly?

( Running, ducking, grinning.... )

Adam
 
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I bought a 4 pack of old stock vise-grips (LP #404) off the truck. Came with same BP bag as pictured :pimpflash Paid $60.

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Tonight I bought off the truck:

Mirror, Inspection, Telescoping, 3 1/4" Mirror. Blue-Point.

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Pick Up Tool, Magnetic, Telescoping, Lifts 16 lbs. Blue-Point:

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http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1272&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

This last one will save me from having to jump into the metal recycling bin to pick up pieces of steel that I want to reuse. I'll keep you guys posted on whether it actually picks up 16 lbs. or not.
 
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olds394 said:
Good job Merkava, just because a critter makes a wrong turn doesn't always mean it has to die.:thumbup:
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This is true for snakes, furry critters, birds, neighbors' kids, etc, but anything with 8 legs that makes that wrong turn gets a size 13 ****** to the next life!:shocking:

Back on topic, I'm loving this thread! Lots of good info!
 
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