Recent content by Oldforgepower

I have an old IR 271, 1" gun. I have it because it didn't work and I got it for $60 at an auction. Cleaned and lubed it and it's fine, but 1" guns are kind of pointless if you ask me. If you buy yourself a newer 3/4" gun with more "modern" specs (higher torque outputs,) you'll probably be more...

Personally, I'd recommend familiarizing yourself with used Ebay prices and buy whatever seems to sell for more than 50% of retail regularly on Ebay, even when used. For instance, those long 24" flex-head 1/2 ratchets -- I actually bought one right off the truck because Ebay prices were not much...

The problem with this argument is that Snap-On doesn't manufacture most of their specialty stuff -- and plenty of others manufacture the same or better quality stuff in a lot of cases. I get it, the truck provides greater availability and convenience. But it's not worth such a huge premium if...

I must comment that the point in complaining about Snap-On possibly manufacturing tools overseas is not an issue of quality -- it's more an issue of price and yet another American icon being destroyed by cheap overseas labor. If Snap-On is going to manufacture their tools in China, no matter...

Sorry for the bump -- just dying to find out. Don't have access to my old dealer anymore ...

So if I order one of the flex head hard handles from Snap On's site, what do I get in the mail? Just the ratchet, a mini box, or do I not even get the hard handled ratchet?

Thanks guys. I'm off and running and about to spend more money on stuff I've gotten by for years without. Wouldn't have it any other way. ;)

who makes those?

Hey guys -- this has probably been discussed ad nauseam, but I'm looking for a good set of screwdriver bits. Any recommendations? I've had a snappy ratcheting driver for years and I don't think I've ever once used it. I never bothered to buy a set of bits for it! Snap On's bits are expensive --...