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I’ve noticed that about the Snap-on soft grips. They are more of a spongey rubber than a lot of other brands so they really attract a lot of grime and dirt. I noticed that I can just leave them out and by the end of the day they have a layer of dust, chips, and dirt. But I’m not a huge fan of...

Would anyone here be able to tell me if the MAC set is the same as the Icon and Matco sets? The MAC set is in the flyer for a promo but it’s priced similar to the US-made Snap-on set. The Icon and Matco sets are cheaper. In fact, I think they are the same thing but I cannot tell because Icon...

The blades are forged in France and then the whole screwdriver is finished in the US. As far as I can tell the handles are just like the Proto Duratek drivers. The Craftsman V Series screwdrivers were Facom.

I think MAC is trying to find a solution to keeping everything tight, together, and somewhat sealed. I believe that is why they have the o-rings. My initial impression was that the MAC ratchets are more solid than my Matco ones in relation to gear slop. Their design seems to seat the snap...

First MAC tool purchase. I use screwdrivers more than any tool besides my cordless vacuum and drill at the house so I wanted to find a solid set with a good warranty. MAC had this set for a reasonable price in the previous flyer. Added benefit is that the MAC guy is in my area for four of the...

Nice! I just got my hands on these new Max90 ratchets the other day. Way more stout and solid feeling than I thought. The comfort grip feels really good, like better than my beloved Matco or the Snappy grips. Nice crisp action on the lever too. Enjoy! It says USA on the package but I did...

Those Proto roundhead ratchets are just behind the Matco Eighty8s for my favorite ratchets. Minimal back drag, solid tooth engagement, and excellent knurling. The downsides are the thick heads, the short lengths with the fixed head variants, the annoying torx screw on the back, and the heads...

I’ve heard that all the locking impacts are AJ-sourced across MAC and Matco. Could be the same for the chrome ones too. Snappy, maybe, but I would be surprised since they have a bunch of manufacturing facilities. I’d like to say that dealing with tool trucks is like any other business…you...

I use a breaker bar more than the super long ratchets, outside of my super long 1/4” stuff. But I’m also a weirdo cause my work habits are to use a breaker bar for everything and that moved over to my DIY habits.

It’s my understanding, from talks with my rep, that Matco is the most corporate-like tool company. They have lots and lots of rules for the franchisee and then they do not do a whole lot to help the franchisee out. It’s pretty evident that Matco is struggling here because IL has like 33 route...

I have a locking flex 18” ratchet. I think I’ve used it twice. It’s more for reach than leverage though.

Oh yeah man, you should be gravy. Though they may swap it out with their ADV line if VIM isn’t supplying them anymore. I misread and thought you had the VIM branded ones.

@Hakeem dude, just a heads up with Matco corporate…they are supposedly dealing with major staff issues so it wouldn’t surprise me that it’s going to take some time to hear back. You may have to hound them a few times like I’ve had to. Honestly, if I only dealt with corporate Matco I would...

Unless I’m mistaken all the VIM stuff sold via Matco has Matco’s logo or name on it. That would be the dead giveaway for denying warranty.

Set-up can **** for sure. I ran a CNC VMC as a first year journeyman doing nothing but one-off rework and repairs. It was annoying but doable. Really depends on what resources are available at your shop and how much you trust your program.

Manual machinists around here will never compete with CNC guys for pay. We are also at the point where a good CNC machine with the right tools and programming can do so, so much more than anything a manual guy can do. It’s absolutely crazy watching the new stuff come out of IMTS. The shop I’m...

I have a 3611. Great box due to the extra depth. I think I paid $500 just before Covid.

Matco Thursday last week. The 5/64” OptiGrip is a warranty replacement. The 1/4” ratchet is replacing my Snap-on long flex head 1/4”. The Snappy is a good ratchet but I legitimately need the finer tooth count of the Matco. Plus, I just prefer the feel of the Eighty8. It’s my first all...

Modern CNC machining is kind of messed up because there is so much overlap with positions. Some machinists are really just glorified operators and they can get by with the bare minimum regarding tools, like gloves, a digital caliper, and a mic. Other machinist take on responsibilities well...

Damn, I was wondering why all the machinist chests were on the sales special for a bit. Maybe a new model will come out? Cornwell took over Kennedy a bit ago and they have been changing their product line since.