Buying question for the Snap On Users

[someguy1_8t]

Looking for some advice and feedback. I already have a 1/2 cordless Impact (CT8810A) with impact sockets, shallow and Deep.
I am in the Snap On Student Program.
I'm planning on getting CT761 3/8 impact but not sure if I really need it. Plus I'm not sure if I want to invest in 3/8 impact socket sets. I was hoping on kind of just using it for the smaller bolts with just snap on chrome sockets, since it only has 120ft.lbs of torque. What do you guys think?
Also looking into the 3/8 cordless ratchet(CTR761B) for the hard to reach spaces. Any feedback on this one?
And last but not least the CTS761 for using on screws and 1/4 sockets using the adapter.
Any a feedback with this one?
What I'm looking for is making smart buys with my discount and not saying later on in life "I could have done without this purchase" or "I rarely use this".
Thanks for your help everyone.
Thanks


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[Tmct]

I have the 1/2 cordless impact, along with the 3/8 14.4 impact, ratchet and drill. The 3/8 impact is awesome. The ratchet is also very handy to have. A friend has the screwdriver and it works alright, i prefer the impact style hex drivers though.

 

[someguy1_8t]

I have the 1/2 cordless impact, along with the 3/8 14.4 impact, ratchet and drill. The 3/8 impact is awesome. The ratchet is also very handy to have. A friend has the screwdriver and it works alright, i prefer the impact style hex drivers though.

So you have the 3/8 sockets in impact as well correct? I know it's suggested but I want to save money and not sure if I can get away with just using the regular sockets based on guns torque level.


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[94EG8]

3/8 chrome sockets will work, however you may not get any warranty on them since they'll show signs of being used on an impact. 3/8 drive Snap-On impacts from 12mm down to 8mm are well worth having over any other brand, anything bigger than 12mm and there's a lot less of a difference.

 

[Tmct]

So you have the 3/8 sockets in impact as well correct? I know it's suggested but I want to save money and not sure if I can get away with just using the regular sockets based on guns torque level.


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Yes, I have 3/8 impact sockets as well. I have used chrome sockets on it, but I have the impact ones from my air gun so there's not reason not to use then.

 

[WhiffySpark]

I use chrome on electric impact.

 

[someguy1_8t]

I use chrome on electric impact.

Any problems? How strong are the Electric impact guns you're using?


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[wafrederick]

I go on a facebook page called Snap On Mac Tools Matco Buy / Sell / Trade for Mechanics,there are guys on there saying the Snap On cordless tools are junk.Sent in for repairs a lot.Even put them up for sale to buy the Milwaukee fuel line.They regret buying them.

 

[someguy1_8t]

I go on a facebook page called Snap On Mac Tools Matco Buy / Sell / Trade for Mechanics,there are guys on there saying the Snap On cordless tools are junk.Sent in for repairs a lot.Even put them up for sale to buy the Milwaukee fuel line.They regret buying them.

I've read that as well. But then again I've read a lot of comments about how much they love them.


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[WhiffySpark]

Any problems? How strong are the Electric impact guns you're using?


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No issues idk I have the old 14.4 3/8 impact. 150 ft lbs?

And all the new 12v matco infinity (sp I have no idea lol)

And no, no issues. Been doing it for 10 years.

I have a few 1/2 chromes as well

 

[Patrick73RS]

I have the 3/8 and I have used it with regular sockets. I am looking for a used set of 3/8 impact. I also have the 1/2 inch but I use it a lot less then the 3/8. I only use impact sockets with that one. I love my 3/8 impact. I am using the CT8810a with the 8185 batteries. Great tool

 

[someguy1_8t]

I have the 3/8 and I have used it with regular sockets. I am looking for a used set of 3/8 impact. I also have the 1/2 inch but I use it a lot less then the 3/8. I only use impact sockets with that one. I love my 3/8 impact. I am using the 18v 8810. Great tool

Same here I got the 1/2 with impact sockets and want to get the 3/8 impact for all the regular not to tight, not rusted bolts.


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[thegroundpounder99]

I have the 3/8 impact 8810, and the 3/8 ratchet which are great. I saved some $ and bought the Sunex impact sockets and extensions to use on them as the chrome are hard on the gun, and then you're chasing sockets cause they're constantly falling off.


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[Kensgarage]

Any problems? How strong are the Electric impact guns you're using?


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Torque rating is completely irrelevant. The steel used in a chrome socket will take assloads of torque. What it wont take is "impact". Huge difference.
Buy "impact" sockets, swivels and extensions for an impact tool.
Don't use a claw hammer for pounding punches either.They're made for hitting **** steel used in nails.
Don't try to fillet a fish with a boning knife.The steel doesn't flex. Not designed to.

 

[someguy1_8t]

Torque rating is completely irrelevant. The steel used in a chrome socket will take assloads of torque. What it wont take is "impact". Huge difference.

Buy "impact" sockets, swivels and extensions for an impact tool.

Don't use a claw hammer for pounding punches either.They're made for hitting **** steel used in nails.

Don't try to fillet a fish with a boning knife.The steel doesn't flex. Not designed to.

This probably sounds dumb, but so far at school we've only had to use the 1/2impact gun and a 3/8 cordless for some hard to reach areas. In what scenarios would I use the 3/8 impact over the 1/2? Would it be mainly for tight spaces where a big 1/2 impact would not fit?


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[someguy1_8t]

This probably sounds dumb, but so far at school we've only had to use the 1/2impact gun and a 3/8 cordless for some hard to reach areas. In what scenarios would I use the 3/8 impact over the 1/2? Would it be mainly for tight spaces where a big 1/2 impact would not fit?


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I wanted to write 3/8 cordless ratchet. Sorry


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[ktm722]

Been hammering my HF chrome 3/8 sockets for a while with my 14.4 impact. Also use my my aircat 1375 I think it is? With them aswell. Fyi it is stronger than the ingersoll version of the air 3/8. I know you have access to the snappy program but don't waste your money. Buy the Milwaukee online, and save yourself the money. 3 other guys in the shop have bought their full line and love them. One of the lube techs has the cordless snappy ratchet. He says its utterley useless in his opinion. Spend your money on hard parts like sockets, ratchets and what not.


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[Eastsidetech]

I wanted to write 3/8 cordless ratchet. Sorry


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I've got the snap on 1/2 & 3/8 in 18v(8850&8810), I also have the 3/8, 1/4" 14.4 impact wrenches, 3/8 & 1/4 14.4 ratchets, Matco 12v drill and screwgun. Wouldn't do without any of them. Practically replaced my air tools. Usually have at least 4 of them on my service cart chosen for the job. The matcos get used the least based solely on needing them less but u wouldn't not have the tools available. Quality wise it's tough to say I've had the 7850 warrantied a couple times, replaced it with the Mac 20v 1/2 and two months in its out for warranty. Have owned Milwaukee and they have been good. You can use chrome but it will crack easier.

 

[someguy1_8t]

Been hammering my HF chrome 3/8 sockets for a while with my 14.4 impact. Also use my my aircat 1375 I think it is? With them aswell. Fyi it is stronger than the ingersoll version of the air 3/8. I know you have access to the snappy program but don't waste your money. Buy the Milwaukee online, and save yourself the money. 3 other guys in the shop have bought their full line and love them. One of the lube techs has the cordless snappy ratchet. He says its utterley useless in his opinion. Spend your money on hard parts like sockets, ratchets and what not.


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So what your saying is maybe focus on getting the impact sockets now and then later get the Milwaukee cordless?


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[shockwave]

I love the ct761g I have the toggle switch is great
And get the ctr761 over the cts761 imo you will have more versatility
And I use the 1/4 ratchet cordless instead of the 3/8 since its lower torque

I have yet Milwaukee m12 for home use
The fuel 3/8 impact is about equal to the 761
The fuel drill is better with nicer chuck and goes up to 1/2 (vs 3/8 on snap on)
The 1/4 ratchet is lower torque and smaller tighter spots but head is weaker
And lastly the warranty and price of Milwaukee are a lot better and most trucks will send them in for you

I personally prefer the snap on and love the green

 

[someguy1_8t]

I love the ct761g I have the toggle switch is great
And get the ctr761 over the cts761 imo you will have more versatility
And I use the 1/4 ratchet cordless instead of the 3/8 since its lower torque

I have yet Milwaukee m12 for home use
The fuel 3/8 impact is about equal to the 761
The fuel drill is better with nicer chuck and goes up to 1/2 (vs 3/8 on snap on)
The 1/4 ratchet is lower torque and smaller tighter spots but head is weaker
And lastly the warranty and price of Milwaukee are a lot better and most trucks will send them in for you

I personally prefer the snap on and love the green

As planning on pairing up the CTS761 with this


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[inyoyote]

I have the 3/8 impact, screwdriver and flashlight set, and I love it. I use it with swivel impact sockets and it's super handy. I use it all the time and it's super tough. Another guy at work has had his for a year of very heavy use and it's help up great. I use the screwdriver more than anything with 6" length Irwin bits for interior work and it's super quick and the clutch has never stripped a screw. It's plenty strong for what it's supposed to do and the battery lasts a long time and charges quick. It has plenty of power to run a 3/4" step bit drilling in sheet metal no problem. The flashlight is very good too. I'd buy the set again in a heartbeat. I have got my money out of it many times over. It does help that my snap on guy is excellent, and I'm very confident he would take care of any warranty issues promptly.

 

[mdtaylorjr]

I have both the ct761 and the ctr761 great tool. As stated above use impact sockets. I used to use chrome until my snap on guy showed me a video of one shattering on an impact. Chrome sockets don't flex impact sockets due. Its not just a gimmick to make you buy more its a safety issue

 

[stevenhs]

I work at the dealership as a helper. The tech I work with has the 3/8 cordless ratchet(CTR761B). It is used everyday. these newer cars have no space.Like the batteries are all the way in the back are hard to reach.

For the CTS761, we attach it only for long torx or long Philips.

https://store.snapon.com/TORX-174-S...uot--Bit-TORX-reg-Extra-Long-T40-P651644.aspx


Its going to depend on what work you do. For me personally I would get the CTS761 and CTR761B. My problem with snap on is the warranty. All other manufacturers have 3 years , snap on has 1 year only.

 

[someguy1_8t]

I work at the dealership as a helper. The tech I work with has the 3/8 cordless ratchet(CTR761B). It is used everyday. these newer cars have no space.Like the batteries are all the way in the back are hard to reach.

For the CTS761, we attach it only for long torx or long Philips.

https://store.snapon.com/TORX-174-S...uot--Bit-TORX-reg-Extra-Long-T40-P651644.aspx


Its going to depend on what work you do. For me personally I would get the CTS761 and CTR761B. My problem with snap on is the warranty. All other manufacturers have 3 years , snap on has 1 year only.

Those are the situations I was thinking about.
I'm just wondering about then3/8 impact now.


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[JAKE-THE-TOOL-MAN]

I had the older 7.2 nicad versions of the impact and screwdriver. I used them to no end, that little impact comes in handy for dash work, valve covers, intakes, oil pans, heat shields. It definitely speeds up the process on lower torque fasteners. I used the screwdriver mainly on hose clamps and dash screws. I switched over to milwaukee only because I stopped working in a shop so I couldn't justify the newest SO cordless tools and I wanted to consolidate my cordless down to one charging platform. A friend of mine has the SO ratchet and uses the hell out of it, extremely nice tool, the milwaukee version isn't nearly as nice.

 

[abvw]

A set of semi deep and shallow swivel will serve 95% of your impact needs. 12mm-18mm for 3/8" and 17-24mm for 1/2". Don't forget locking extensions! Impact sockets are definitely must haves for pneumatic impact wrenches, chrome sockets have a higher risk of shattering.

I would skip the CT761 entirely and go for the CTR761 if you already have 3/8" chrome and the CT8810A. Sadly the 14.4v is not much smaller than the 18v.

The CTS761 is definitely a must have! Don't be afraid to use it like a 1/4" ratchet. If you plan to use sockets with it buy the 103TMPLA locking extensions. The 106FLIPSET is nice for overhead work but nightmare for engine bays.

 

[someguy1_8t]

A set of semi deep and shallow swivel will serve 95% of your impact needs. 12mm-18mm for 3/8" and 17-24mm for 1/2". Don't forget locking extensions! Impact sockets are definitely must haves for pneumatic impact wrenches, chrome sockets have a higher risk of shattering.

I would skip the CT761 entirely and go for the CTR761 if you already have 3/8" chrome and the CT8810A. Sadly the 14.4v is not much smaller than the 18v.

The CTS761 is definitely a must have! Don't be afraid to use it like a 1/4" ratchet. If you plan to use sockets with it buy the 103TMPLA locking extensions. The 106FLIPSET is nice for overhead work but nightmare for engine bays.

Yeah I already have the 3/8 chrome so the thought of skipping the CT761 has been playing in my head


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[shockwave]

I would highly recommend the ct761 impact over the cts761 screwgun. I 90% of the time go for this impact and use with bit adapters or bit sockets

 

[greyjasper51]

i have all 3 of what your asking about

the impact is my little baby, i love it and the day that it needs a rebuild im going to be lost without it, by faaar the best buy from snap on i have made, closely followed by the ratchet...

the screw gun you can live without, the impact and ratchet you cant once youve tried them.

i do alot of motorsports stuff and i love that little weapon, gearbox bolts, lug nugs (small) it does everything.
the ratchet i thought was a little slow to start with and maybe a little loud with the way they do the 90 degree ratchet turn but in actual fact its not slow or loud really, just never heard the clicking

i use impact sockets on them just because they are at the front of my box, rarely use chrome now, just use it for tight areas where thin walls are needed

buy the impact youll never look back!!

 

[WhiffySpark]

Just buy the impact. You'll be fine with chrome sockets. I have 6 3/8 snapon sets of chrome sockets and not one has had an issue on an impact

 

[areyouanywhere]

http://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/am-en/solutions/garage-solutions/maximum-impact-enewsletter/tool-tips/tool-tip-the-importance-of-using-impact-sockets-with-impact-wrenches

Here is why you should not impact chrome, good info.

 

[WhiffySpark]

http://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/am-en/solutions/garage-solutions/maximum-impact-enewsletter/tool-tips/tool-tip-the-importance-of-using-impact-sockets-with-impact-wrenches

Here is why you should not impact chrome, good info.

Never had one shatter or have an anvil issue and I used them professionally. I've seen HF impact sockets gernade though

At the 3/8th level you're fine. I wouldn't think twice. Just don't buy cheap ****

 

[someguy1_8t]

Thinks for all your help and advice guys. I'll probably just get all 3 as well as some impact sockets in 3/8


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[joeyd01]

Little bit of a thread Jack here, I have the 18v lithium 1/2 impact and am looking at the 18v 3/8. Should I go with the bare tool which is 300$ or get the whole thing with charger and batteries? I would like 3 batteries for 2 tools and a battery is 160$ so for almost 500 I get a bare tool and a battery. Or for a little over 600$ I'll get 2 batteris and a charger. I was thinking about going with the whole kit and have the extra batteries and charger. Any other opinions? Maybe just get a mg325 and deal with a hose?

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[WhiffySpark]

Little bit of a thread Jack here, I have the 18v lithium 1/2 impact and am looking at the 18v 3/8. Should I go with the bare tool which is 300$ or get the whole thing with charger and batteries? I would like 3 batteries for 2 tools and a battery is 160$ so for almost 500 I get a bare tool and a battery. Or for a little over 600$ I'll get 2 batteris and a charger. I was thinking about going with the whole kit and have the extra batteries and charger. Any other opinions? Maybe just get a mg325 and deal with a hose?

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Be prepared for 10 posts after this saying you're wasting your money and buy miliwakee fuel.

But, I would buy the kit

 

[joeyd01]

I have dewalt drills, impact driver and a heated jacket. I do t really want to switch from there just to buy a complete line. I like my snap on 1/2 impact and if I go cordless for 3/8 I'll stick with that. But I'm leaning toward the kit

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[404]

What is the student program now, 50, 60 percent off list? There is a lot of stuff SO do really well. The dial torque wrenches, the 3/8 impact sockets, the gear puller sets.

Items that are competitive main stream like a battery impact, look at the cost of other brands compared to SO. The specialty stuff that has no or few mainstream equvalents, go with the SO.

PS Do not get a 10 k box just because the drawer slides are so much better. For that money you can hire a prostitute to open and close the drawers, bring you the tool, take the tool away, wipe it, and put it away, as well as rub your feet and other body parts using only a HF box.

 

[someguy1_8t]

What is the student program now, 50, 60 percent off list? There is a lot of stuff SO do really well. The dial torque wrenches, the 3/8 impact sockets, the gear puller sets.

Items that are competitive main stream like a battery impact, look at the cost of other brands compared to SO. The specialty stuff that has no or few mainstream equvalents, go with the SO.

PS Do not get a 10 k box just because the drawer slides are so much better. For that money you can hire a prostitute to open and close the drawers, bring you the tool, take the tool away, wipe it, and put it away, as well as rub your feet and other body parts using only a HF box.

Man this last part!!! Lol!!! Funny and true!!!


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[WhiffySpark]

Man this last part!!! Lol!!! Funny and true!!!


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If you want a cart now is the time to buy one. I think we get a certificate to get full trade in value on a new box if you upgrade from a classic. But I brought my epiq for 5k so I didn't bother