Recent content by Galadrium

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    Will all of tools be made in China ?

    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.
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    Ever run out of tools to buy?

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

    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...
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    New Screwdriver Set

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

    This Snap On screwdriver set came in the mail today! :bowdown:
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    Mechanics Tool Set for the car.

    I guess they feel embarrassed if they didn't fix stuff with name brand tools.
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    Ever get tired of defending your tool brand?

    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.
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    Ever get tired of defending your tool brand?

    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...
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    Made in China or Taiwan preference

    Taiwan if I had to choose. I don't seek out items made by slave labor.
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    The Top 5 tools you want to buy next

    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.
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