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So I held out on the Hobart, and I'm so glad I did. I found a used (brand new condition) Millermatic 175 for $500, and introduced the little welder to its new home today :bounce: I'm glad I waited, I think the infinite controls will be well worth the wait, especially considering this was the...

Isn't the idea to usually make hammers heavier? And as far as strength goes, I think lots of us have seen the "exploding hammer" episode of Mythbusters.

What else does this company make? As in International Diesel/Medium and Heavy duty trucks?

Any truth to the assertion that KRA boxes, whether Heritage or Classic series, are not manufactured directly by Snap-On? And does anyone know who manufactured the Blue Point boxes? It came up in conversation with some guys today on one of the tool trucks (obviously not Snap On), and its been on...

I've been fighting this bug myself. I have been telling myself that I need some some Flank Drive plus wrenches, even though, my current selection has never began to let me down. The hole open-end teeth design just lures me, so consider me guilty of buying into a marketing ploy.

Bit-type sockets are worth buying Snap-On IMO. Torx, Allen, E-torx, those type things, the design focus of Snap-On (am I under the influence of propaganda?) is worth the 3x the money. Quality of material for these sockets keeps fasteners in good condition, and keeps the so-easy-to-cam-out of...

Well then byGod take advantage. It is our responsibility to protect our right for tools (tools meaning equipment that allows us to do the job at hand, be it auto repair or self protection or surgery, and all the areas in between). If you can get permits for these things and be legal, spend the...

Good Attitude. It may not get bills paid, support capitalism, all that. Either way, this kind of thought would benefit the entire world. The Matco driver in our area is such a genuine individual that I feel the same way. He cares about Techs in a way that hurts his pocket, so the feeling is...

Maybe now my girlfriend will understand why I am always talking about Snap-On being the best.

Do you guys think that Snap-On has the highest percentage of jerks? Or do we just perceive it that way because of Snap-On's price and propaganda?

Our rep's tactic is snobbery. And that's pretty much it.

Does anyone know if the Craftsman Crowsfeet, open-end or Flare-nut, are the same as the Matco offering? They look identical, and I've assumed it.

There is a lot of talk of multi-function tools. I am a pocket-knife guy, regular old single blade, straight edge, kept razor-sharp. The best knives are made in Solingen, Germany.

Thanks! Thats so long to wait! Frustrating!

I do think there are plenty enough Matco-exclusive tools to call them a tool company. I would totally agree that there is a TON of rebadging going on, but thats becoming more prevalent with all the trucks every day. Also, IMO, Matco does not go the efforts that others do (Snap On?) at making a...

HA! That is the worst. Sometimes, to teach customers the fallacy in this, when they come in asking for a 'New Computer', I'll throw one on, and write on the RO "Installed and Programmed new PCM per customer's request", and never ask a word about why the customer thought their PCM was faulty.

In theory, they are right. In theory. We've all heard before "when times get hard, people would rather fix what they have than buy new". True. But what is actually more true is more like this: Service Advisor: My technician tells me you have a P0171 and P0174 (vaccum leak), rear pads are...

This one will get some fists raised, but I'd rank a 4s Matco as comparable to a KRL Snap-On, and DEFINITELY better than a KRA series. Since your wondering about Mac vs. Matco, The tech series Mac's seem very cheap (Waterloo, I believe?). Their Macsimizer series is an awesome box, and I think its...

Thank you guys so much for your input. I think I'm gonna go for it. I've even wondered if, down the road I decide to, I could put Miller Controls on the HH175, just a thought. A 110 welder may get lots of jobs done, but waiting on a duty cycle is downright frustrating. I have heard from various...

Thanks Rick. I'm not new to welding, just purchasing a new small welder. That Miller deal looks tempting! They are right across the street from my dealership:thumbup: may run over and see if I can strike up a deal. BTW, Rick, I think I may know you. PM sent.