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After posting that, I did a quick search for counterfeit Snap-On and found a whole thread here dedicated to the Snap-On-Sell-Out... http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114695

Costco was (probably still is) selling Snap-On brand items that are cheap chinese-made ****. One item was a boxed set containing a flashlight and IIRC a leatherman-style tool. They also are selling a SO-brand cord reel (also made in PRC). It would appear that these are legitimately licensed...

Gloves or any loose clothing/long hair shouldn't be worn around any spinning shaft (milling machine, lathe, etc). They can instantly get tangled and mangle you badly. If your skin makes contact, it will hurt and possibly give you a nasty owwie but that's better than losing your hand/arm/life.