Snap-on says, traditional hard handles are coming back!

[autoace]

I emailed Snap-on, rep. Tim says........................due to overwhelming requests, Snap-on will bring back the traditional hard handles for their drivers and ratchets. You can email SO directly through their site, in the online product info. section. If you want them back, email and you should get the same response.

 

[autoace]

SO email form.

https://buy1.snapon.com/Snapon-Store/Feedback.asp

 

[bchee]

I wonder if prices on ebay will drop, or if people will still want the older ones, just because they are older. I also wonder if they will come back exactly the same, or if it will be like the Challenger, Mustang, and Camaro.

 

[walrus]

Love to have a 1/2 drive 80 tooth flex head with a black handle. Would order it on line today if I could get it

 

[toolnut]

I got this for free when I bought my last box. Of course I could never use these out of respect for Mr Earnhardt. Those hard handles are great!

 

[caper]

Love to have a 1/2 drive 80 tooth flex head with a black handle. Would order it on line today if I could get it

Make your own:

 

[X1 Mike]

This could get X-pensive.....

 

[The Muffin Man]

That person who bought the green hard handle set for $450 on ebay is going to feel like an idiot real soon.

 

[kwhitelaw]

I emailed Snap-on, rep. Tim says........................due to overwhelming requests, Snap-on will bring back the traditional hard handles for their drivers and ratchets. You can email SO directly through their site, in the online product info. section. If you want them back, email and you should get the same response.

I'll believe it when I see it.....

 

[Thedroid]

I just sent them an email. Hopefully I get the same reply.

 

[TruckTech]

Once again, Ill never understand whats so great about those handles. A) Ive always thought they are very uncomfortable when on a ratchet, and B)I like the hard handle instinct screwdrivers more. Ill probably get shot for saying that, but I do. Ill probably get a set once I have a little extra $$$.

Will they be ditching the instinct line?

 

[Big Bad Jon]

I have sent an email. I would like to have a long flex handle 1/2 in dual 80!

 

[Hiball]

I fired a email off, Ill post my response if i get one.

 

[bushhawg73]

Sent an email also. I had a feeling after seeing them introduce an awl with the hard handle. Just a little newer shape but the hard handle non the less.

 

[kwhitelaw]

Sent an email also. I had a feeling after seeing them introduce an awl with the hard handle. Just a little newer shape but the hard handle non the less.

huh? how did i not see this?

link?

 

[caper]

I was fondling a set of orange hard handle scrapers on the truck last week,new stock since its a new dealer.

 

[Flash21]

I fired a email off, Ill post my response if i get one.

And I'm going to ask my dealer in about a hour.

 

[Flash21]

huh? how did i not see this?

link?

You guys are acting like this is old news!!

 

[tatra]

merk is going to need more jammies..............

 

[kwhitelaw]

You guys are acting like this is old news!!

nah, I was referring to the post about the new hard handled awl... i havent seen anything hard handled and new other than the 1/4" socket driver they released a couple months back.

 

[Underdog]

I wonder if prices on ebay will drop, or if people will still want the older ones, just because they are older. I also wonder if they will come back exactly the same, or if it will be like the Challenger, Mustang, and Camaro.

If this is at all true, anyone that wants to unload hard handles better act fast cause the bottoms going to fall out on em. I think people that like the hard handles like them for the handles and not whats on the other end. I'd much rather have a 80's series end than a old 830 or 936 end.

 

[rsanter]

the prices on ebay will drop, except on the special edition ones that are unique to a specific period of time

bob

 

[bushhawg73]

Here is my thread from March 13, 2009

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32035

 

[elect]

This is GREAT news!! It's about time they corrected the mistake that was removing them from the line up!!

 

[Speed-Racer]

The guy that paid $450 maybe the reason the decision was made to bring them back. Has anyone else gotten an email back about the reintroduction? I am interested in trying a 3/8 dual 80 with a traditional hard handle.

 

[Speed-Racer]

They need to call them the Classic Line, just like coca cola. Does anyone know if they still sell new coke?

 

[Vinko]

I just bought a #1 phillips and a 8" straight screwdriver in black hard-handle off the truck. There's still some 60's style handles left, and some Torx, but the stock is getting low. Just in time (if it's true)

 

[Merkava_4]

If Snap-on wanted to make some serious money, they'd put the black ergonomic Tenite plastic handle on the 80 series ratchet. For the life of me I can't understand what's holding them up.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

First i need to confirm this and get an ETA.

Then we need to celebrate and PARTY LIKE IT'S 1973!

(I know these weren't in production then, but i love soul music of the 70s. Especially to boogie to!)

 

[Moose-LandTran]

For the life of me I can't understand what's holding them up.

In a marketing perspective it's taking a step backwards and basically admitting that their soft grips and Instinct handles aren't as good as what they had before.

 

[Merkava_4]

In a marketing perspective it's taking a step backwards and basically admitting that their soft grips and Instinct handles aren't as good as what they had before.

They could call it their classic line and offer them along side the soft grips; that way they're perceived as providing increased selection to the end user.

Whatever the case, I'm thinking they should be doing what it takes to increase sales; and if that means admitting they're wrong, they should **** it up and move forward.

 

[peterbilr98]

here is my mod on the duel 80

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

here is my mod on the duel 80

nice!!! better....

 

[Flash21]

Is it true that you are bringing back the traditional hard handles on your ratchets and drivers?

When can I expect these to be available for purchase?

If it is true, that is very good news. All of techs I know where very disappointed when you discountinued those.

Snap-On's Response:

Hi Kevin


We have heard talk ourselves of the hard handles coming back. No confirmation as of yet.

You are my third email this morning requesting these hard handles. I have been forwarding them emails to the product managers so they know they are wanted!

Thank you for your input.

Tim

 

[bchee]

No confirmation as of yet.

+10 characters

 

[CamarosRus]

Interested to read any response from those open minded writers familiar with the TOPTUL Screwdriver Handle as to there form, fit, and practicality.

ALSO, how might the TOPTUL Green/Black Rachet Handle be compared to the more well known brands ?????

 

[Merkava_4]

Is it true that you are bringing back the traditional hard handles on your ratchets and drivers?

When can I expect these to be available for purchase?

If it is true, that is very good news. All of techs I know where very disappointed when you discountinued those.

Snap-On's Response:

Hi Kevin


We have heard talk ourselves of the hard handles coming back. No confirmation as of yet.

You are my third email this morning requesting these hard handles. I have been forwarding them emails to the product managers so they know they are wanted!

Thank you for your input.

Tim

Kevin, which link did you use to send that email?

I'll send a request too.

 

[Hiball]

Heres what the response i got from tim.

Hi Steven

I cannot believe my eyes, this is the 10th email in a row that has requested the old style screwdrivers. I have been forwarding them to the product manager to let him know the demand.

I appreciate your input.

Thanks!

 

[BigRed390]

I sent one too. Waiting on an answer.

 

[autoace]

Although I don't use Snap-on as my goto tools, Cornwell has that spot............................I will be one of the first to buy screwdrivers and ratchets with the classic hard handles on them. IMHO that is one area SO did do best at. They are the only SO tools I miss. Keep the emails going to SO, and the foreseen $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ will get the best of them.