i am new to mechanics actually just getting into it. i have been reading as much as i can on here. there is a tun of great info i have already leaned alot. my question is i know snap on makes blue point how much better are the snap on tools compaired to the blue point line. there is such a big price difference i was just wondering are the snap on tools that much better in quality. or does this just go hand and hand with the whole tool truck thing that is always discussed on here
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blue point tools
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jjjrmx5
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Blue Point is Snap-On's way of solving two problems.
One it is a way of offering "lower cost" tools that lesser paid professionals can get into easily and then hopefully move up and trade in for the full price Snap-On tools over time.
The second problem it solves is that is allows Snap_on to offer re-branded tools that are made by other mfgrs and sold via the online store or the truck where the Blue Point tools meet or exceed Snap_on specs., but are easily brought under teh Snap_on umbrella and identified along with the main Snap-On brand.
Are Blue Point tools good?
Well--some are and some are not. Add to that the ability for a buyer to go out and buy directly from the first party mfgr for much less than the Blue Point pricing and thus why they can sometimes be a tough sell.
You still get the truck service and waranty with the Blue Point tools, but it's just one of those deals where you have to weigh what you are paying and make sure you are getting the best value.
I have rebranded Blue Point ratchteing tap ahndles and they are great, but sadly a lot of the Blue Point tools are becomeing Asian made and sourced, so it is defintely a buyer beware purchase.
I've used the Blue Point ratcheting combination wrencehs for years with no problems, but i personally look at the Blue Point tools on a case by case basis when purchasing.
One it is a way of offering "lower cost" tools that lesser paid professionals can get into easily and then hopefully move up and trade in for the full price Snap-On tools over time.
The second problem it solves is that is allows Snap_on to offer re-branded tools that are made by other mfgrs and sold via the online store or the truck where the Blue Point tools meet or exceed Snap_on specs., but are easily brought under teh Snap_on umbrella and identified along with the main Snap-On brand.
Are Blue Point tools good?
Well--some are and some are not. Add to that the ability for a buyer to go out and buy directly from the first party mfgr for much less than the Blue Point pricing and thus why they can sometimes be a tough sell.
You still get the truck service and waranty with the Blue Point tools, but it's just one of those deals where you have to weigh what you are paying and make sure you are getting the best value.
I have rebranded Blue Point ratchteing tap ahndles and they are great, but sadly a lot of the Blue Point tools are becomeing Asian made and sourced, so it is defintely a buyer beware purchase.
I've used the Blue Point ratcheting combination wrencehs for years with no problems, but i personally look at the Blue Point tools on a case by case basis when purchasing.
Wakefield
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When you see the Blue Point tool on the website I think it has the country of origin so I would not end up mistakenly buying a China tool instead of a Taiwan tool.
I guess you could try to find the "Snap-On must haves" thread in the Forum
I guess you could try to find the "Snap-On must haves" thread in the Forum
Chris Adams
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For a new guy, the worst thing is, the brands change over time.
Example, once Mac was arguably the best tool on the market. Now, most come from overseas so it's all over the map.
I have a Blue Point 40 roll cabinet, inferior to SnapOn according to everything you see/read. However, I have a brand new SnapOn KRA 40 inch that was made in the same plant, to what appear to be lessor specifications than the ten year old Blue Point.
Lighter, weaker slides, about the same quality paint. Says SnapOn but truly, it's just a cheaper version of the Blue Point.
Each maker declines it's quality a little each year. In cars this is called 'decontenting'.
So one year an Olds Cutlass is an luxury car. A decade later, it's an econobox.
Still called an Oldsmobile Cutlass.
My point being, brand (especially on Blue Point) doesn't mean much.
Since Blue Point was just a way to sell cheaper price point tools from the tool truck with truck lines of credit, the actual Blue Point tools range from re-badged SnapOn to cheap Chinese junk.
Example, once Mac was arguably the best tool on the market. Now, most come from overseas so it's all over the map.
I have a Blue Point 40 roll cabinet, inferior to SnapOn according to everything you see/read. However, I have a brand new SnapOn KRA 40 inch that was made in the same plant, to what appear to be lessor specifications than the ten year old Blue Point.
Lighter, weaker slides, about the same quality paint. Says SnapOn but truly, it's just a cheaper version of the Blue Point.
Each maker declines it's quality a little each year. In cars this is called 'decontenting'.
So one year an Olds Cutlass is an luxury car. A decade later, it's an econobox.
Still called an Oldsmobile Cutlass.
My point being, brand (especially on Blue Point) doesn't mean much.
Since Blue Point was just a way to sell cheaper price point tools from the tool truck with truck lines of credit, the actual Blue Point tools range from re-badged SnapOn to cheap Chinese junk.