New member needs advice on ratchet purchase

[Tree Cutter]

I was ready to pull the trigger on a new Snap On FRLL80 but I dont think it says made in America? WTH?

 

[Hiball]

I was ready to pull the trigger on a new Snap On FRLL80 but I dont think it says made in America? WTH?

Check the banding where the model number is stamped, it's there.

 

[nutsnbolts]

Here is a great deal I found on a standard F80. I bought one this morning.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Snap-on...:g:fxIAAOxyfS1R12SQ&item=252255408641&vxp=mtr

 

[mrjaw14]

I have two snap on ratchets from their stent when some marketing ***** decided to appeal to a global market by dropping the USA stamp. They quickly reversed course when the outcry began. They put some of those non-usa stamped ratchets on sale in a BOGO deal. So there are non-USA stamped ratchets out there, they are still genuine snap on though. My FL80 and TL72 are both like this, purchased from Snapon.com

 

[kunkernator]

Yup, all of the Dual 80 models are US made, dont be afraid to grab one. Like it was said above, for a brief period of time, Snap On dropped the COO off the ratchets, so some on the used market will be like this, although they are still US made.

 

[Tree Cutter]

Yup, all of the Dual 80 models are US made, dont be afraid to grab one. Like it was said above, for a brief period of time, Snap On dropped the COO off the ratchets, so some on the used market will be like this, although they are still US made.

So if i call Snap On and order one now it will be made and say USA on it right?

 

[kunkernator]

So if i call Snap On and order one now it will be made and say USA on it right?

It will be made in USA for sure, as for the marking, call and double check. There may still be some unmarked ones floating around in old stock.

 

[Tree Cutter]

It will be made in USA for sure, as for the marking, call and double check. There may still be some unmarked ones floating around in old stock.

On the phone now ,will report back soon.

 

[d.mcfarland]

It is the law to have the origin of the product placed on it. At least I thought that was the latest law.

 

[kunkernator]

It is the law to have the origin of the product placed on it. At least I thought that was the latest law.

On retail packaging. Not necessarily engraved or stamped on the product itself.

 

[1982fxr]

not needed, but voluntary, if made in USA

must be on item or package if imported

 

[AA/FC]

On the phone now ,will report back soon.

.........and?

 

[Hiball]

Coo

 

[Sal Bandini]

Will it function any differently?

 

[Richard Cranium]

Waiting

 

[Tree Cutter]

OK, the person I spoke with there today said they are made in Elizabethton Tennessee and are stamped made in USA. At least the FRLL80 ratchet is specifically.

 

[martin666]

Pull the trigger, you'll be glad you did. Pictures show my early 2000's FHRLF80 doesn't have the USA stamping, but my 2014 FLL 80 does. Just a failed experiment from Snap On, all their ratchets are made in USA

 

[T45]

Coo

yep

coo as published is usa

cust service agrees

/close thread

 

[barrybeefburger]

I have a ratchet and extension that are stamped "Canada"

 

[Wamsutta]

Your first Dual 80 purchase will be a life changing experience.

 

[ChevyEFI]

Snap-On was looking to source the pawls for their (and Bahco with same basic drive design) from the same (non-U.S. country.)

Luckily, they can keep it "U.S.A. made" when only that tiny amount is made overseas.

 

[Hiball]

Snap-On was looking to source the pawls for their (and Bahco with same basic drive design) from the same (non-U.S. country.)

Luckily, they can keep it "U.S.A. made" when only that tiny amount is made overseas.

Curious, Where did you get that info? Are you in the know?

 

[DBendr]

Your first Dual 80 purchase will be a life changing experience.

Mighty boring down Texas way eh