Recent content by Galadrium

One of the positive results of the currently weak US dollar is that it is going to encourage plenty of foreign investment in the US. Europe very well may start outsourcing to the US for more high-end manufacturing.

Wait, I think I see something in there not made by Snap On.... Looks like I've got work to do.

Yep, they are the ducks edition. I really liked the color, plus I got them brand new for $115 shipped on Ebay. I agree that those handles are the best handles ever. If you look at earlier versions you can see how they have been improved. Yeah, the tray is pretty cheap. I think I'm going to cut...

Yep, Ebay. Wouldn't it be nice if stuff like this came in the mail at random?

This Snap On screwdriver set came in the mail today! :bowdown:

I guess they feel embarrassed if they didn't fix stuff with name brand tools.

Its probably jealousy anyway. I wish I could have a nice Snap On tool box filled with SO tools, but other than preventive maintenance on helicopters (don't have the A&P license) and my cars I don't turn a wrench enough to justify the investment.

I think it all depends on what you are doing with your tools. I was raised with Craftsman, and for most things their hand tools work just fine for the things a non-professional mechanic will do. You certainly aren't an idiot for buying SO, they are excellent tools, but you pay for them. I've...

Taiwan if I had to choose. I don't seek out items made by slave labor.

1. A set of SK line wrenches (metric) 2. A set of SK shorty wrenches (SAE) 3. More snap on screwdrivers, I just bought the long shank hard handle ones and they are awesome. 4. SK, or Snap on 1/2 in. drive ratchet 5. A bigger tool box.