Which is more desirable regular Snap-On or Blue Point brand

[gman007]

Hi All
I am interested in buying a snap-on tap and die set. I have found both the regular Snap-On as well as the Snap-On Blue Point tap and die sets. Is there really a difference in quality and if so which is "superior" ?

Thanks for the help

PS
Both sets are made in USA

 

[rlitman]

When tools are sold under both names, the Snap On branded one will be the premium product.

 

[gman007]

When tools are sold under both names, the Snap On branded one will be the premium product.

rlitman
Thanks much for the info and fast response.

After I posted this question, I did find a very old thread (2006) on the Snap-On vs Blue point and GJ where the consensus was that the Blue point were outsourced (even the ones made in USA) and kind of secondary line. Which is consistent with your answer.

So I think I will stick with looking for a Snap-On branded ones.

 

[one9gt]

rlitman

Thanks much for the info and fast response.



After I posted this question, I did find a very old thread (2006) on the Snap-On vs Blue point and GJ where the consensus was that the Blue point were outsourced (even the ones made in USA) and kind of secondary line. Which is consistent with your answer.



So I think I will stick with looking for a Snap-On branded ones.

If you check the truck took equivalent thread it’s stated that Irwin/Hanson makes the Snap on set.


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[rlitman]

That's the way they treat the brands for the most part. They're not all that consistent with it though, and I've seen certain tools stay the same but switch between brands. But in those cases (like my gasket scraper), it was just one tool, so there was no other option.

In the case where they sell multiple lines, they reserve the Snap On name for the premium product. Often that's an in-house tool, where the Blue Point will be an outsourced version of the same tool.

From what I've seen, domestically made re-badged tools will still sometimes carry the Snap On name while imports will be Blue Point, but again, that's not a hard and fast rule.

 

[WhiffySpark]

If you check the truck took equivalent thread it’s stated that Irwin/Hanson makes the Snap on set.


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It’s been said several times they aren’t the exact same as the ones everyone recommends, but everyone ignores that since the look similar

 

[Wamsutta]

These days, Blue-Point means an over priced import. The days of USA made Ingersoll-Rand making Blue-Point air tools and USA made Vaughn making Blue-Point hammers are long gone. I'm just happy that Snap-on themselves are still USA made.

 

[ocloc24]

The biggest difference I know of, and this may vary based on your driver, is that usually they will only warranty snap on branded consumables(taps/dies, drill bits, extractors, etc). I've had 3 drivers now and they're all the same in that regard. They'll warranty reg blue point tools but usually not consumables. I have heard some drivers wont even warranty the snap on versions, which is ridiculous considering their mark up

 

[ocloc24]

These days, Blue-Point means an over priced import. The days of USA made Ingersoll-Rand making Blue-Point air tools and USA made Vaughn making Blue-Point hammers are long gone. I'm just happy that Snap-on themselves are still USA made.

Right? I start to get disappointed then remember that mac and matco are outsourcing a good portion of their hardline tools. They still have some nice stuff but it's a damn shame compared to the days of old

 

[Wamsutta]

Right? I start to get disappointed then remember that mac and matco are outsourcing a good portion of their hardline tools. They still have some nice stuff but it's a damn shame compared to the days of old

MAC still makes a large portion of their hard line tools in Dallas Texas.

Look for the R at the end of the part number.

 

[AA/FC]

These days, Blue-Point means an over priced import.

Not always. Blue-Point is a brand name that Snap-on uses to sell products that are not necessarily manufactured by Snap-on. There are still some tools sold with the Blue Point name that are made in the USA..... such as twist sockets for removing stripped lug nuts, for example.

 

[WittHay]

The difference is mainly in the dies. Snap-on's are double hex and adjustable. The Blue-Points are a solid hex, non adjustable. Both are US made. Quality wise not sure, have always used the Snap-on branded taps and dies.

 

[gman007]

Thank you all for the great feed back and information.