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    Why does Snap-On continuously make people rage?

    Well, it's a fresh direction. What I have gathered so far in this and the tool truck thread (and others) in the past month is that snap-on have been said to be the reason for: - High prices in the US housing market - veteran bankruptcy - forcing mechanics to live in apartments
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    Why does Snap-On continuously make people rage?

    They have at least made grill, pizza oven, fridge and a popcorn machine
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    Why does Snap-On continuously make people rage?

    I really don't understand the often passionate hate towards Snap-on. They are expensive, but they are also good. They may not be the best in every category, but in general I can trust that their tools are good quality. They also have more variety of tools than some of the other brands I hold in...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Snap-on punch set (missing two): 1/4" hex set (I needed the 2, 2.5 and 3) More long double box wrenches. Got the XDHFM810, 1516 and 2224 earlier. Now I only need 2122 (and maybe 67) and last and least I got used T27 to fill my set
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    Tools of Japan

    I am interested in these also. So far I haven't found any specific shop. I have only discovered this manufacturer https://www.oyanagikiko.co.jp/pro/fender.html They are branded as OTC, but I think they are sold under other brand also: https://ems-tools.jp/search?type=product&q=otc Not to be...
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    1/4” ratchet spinner/thumbwheel disc options?

    I have Ko-ken and Snap-on in 1/4" ... and 3/8"
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Latest tool haul Snap-on trim pad tool set, Long mini hooks set, metric ball hex set Unused CT9015 for 125 euros + 30 for the charger. Needs a battery. If it gets lug nuts I will be happy. Otherwise I will sell it. Pin punch set. Old but barely used. Some spark plug sockets. Long one...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Got my latest order from the snap-on guy. some bent needle nose pliers Now I pretty much have all the snap-on pliers I want and way more than I need. Snap-on flank drive plus 10mm. My previous one had a little melt down. And I got my first blue-point tools. Maybe my last.
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    Another tool haul. Snap-on 10pc pliers start set. I got it for 150 euros + shipping + tax. New 5" pliers set New Hex bit sockets I expanded my 10-19mm flank drive plus wrench set with new 20-25mm set and used 7-9mm. Also got XDHFM810 double box end wrench and Torx socket set...
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    Tools of Japan

    https://ec.f-gear.co.jp/item/4570077908180.html Deen.J is factory gear brand
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    Tools of Japan

    I got this one from Tokyo's kitchen town for roughly the same price.
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    Let's See Your Garage Dog

    The lady boss. She won't tolerate "No!" for an answer. Stubborn as hell.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Another online auction haul. Used Snap-on CTR767 cordless long-neck ratchet New Unused Snap-on CT861 Brushell 3/8 impact Wrench Another mag boot two rubber boots two chargers and old Snap-on cutters and pliers. You can barely tell that they are snap-on. Dirty but still usable after some ballistol.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Here there was a deal on it in the previous quarter. 178€+VAT
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    I'm pretty sure that it doesn't have same warranty. But it was way cheaper than a regular one. I don't use it to make a living so I'm fine without the one year warranty.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    I got myself a demo brushless impact driver, a battery and a mag boot
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    I received some back order items from my previous Snap-on order. Pliers, 3/8" shallow FDX 6-20mm, 1/4" low profile e-torx set
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    From local hardware store: Knipex nail clippers and bahco bit set From online auction super cheap set of Armstrong 1/2" non-finetooth ratchet and 12pt metric and SAE sockets and safety wire pliers. Another online auction haul: Snap-on 1/2" extension set Snap-on 1/2" shallow sockets 11-19...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    I was planning to use the long flat rounded head hook for guiding cables in areas which are out of my hands reach. I've had plenty of situations where some thing like that would have saved a lot of time.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Latest purchases from my Snap-on dealer. Got myself some long hose picks, 3/8" FDX 6-20 mm set, 1/2" locking wobble extensions and pliers.
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