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MAC and snap-on both have certain china shipping junk tools with their logo on them. The key is, you have to look at the tool before you buy it. They both have good qualities compared to each other though.. Example: Mac hex sockets, are wayy stronger than snap-on. Snap on ratchets are better...

If you want the best of both worlds, get the 1/4" flex ratchet. My short and long 1/4" usually just sit now.

Dan- Thanks, and yes i like the older snap on boxes. Yes it is a KRL and it is very tall. The reason I keep my sockets in the top compartment is because I'am actually 6'5" and my eyes and nose clear the top compartment and can see and grab everything and never had a problem. Another reason...

Here's my collection so far.. the cases out of the side cab pics were taken on the little top box.. sorry for the mess. enjoy..

...... Sorry screwed up the pic insert......

My recently purchased 70th anniversary snap-on box. Had to upgrade in size and another mechanic in the shop was willing to sell it as he will be retiring soon. He had it new from November 1990. Top, Bottom and Side Cab were $8700 at that time. Even gave me the original receipt. It is ball...

Bought this box the other day, these smaller boxes seem to be gettin harder to find.. KRA58J. Date of manufacture on it was feb.23/89, 21 years old!

haha very true.... and sorry that side cab is my baby !

I love the mint shape of it for its age, wanna trade ? haha they sure dont make boxes like they used to, the drawer layout of the top box is perfect! I wish they still sold these. Awsome box man.

Where is the best place to get a torque turn measuring tool? Does snap on even sell them? Ive seen the kind that has a digital scale and a hook, like a spring scale.. any ideas? Thanks.

Thats a nice box , i want that box man! haha thats an awsome collection too

Awsome Forum at least im not the only one who spends too much money on tools.. I'll put a some of my pics of my box and tools up! enjoy. HOME BOX: