Debate about $1000 Snap-On impact wrench

[ChrisLS8]

I know people who piss away a more than a grand on a weekend to go hunting or fishing or to go shoot their machine gun. And then I know a few who have left more than that at the ***** bar or casino. At the end of the day, they have absolutely nothing to show for it. That poor sap who pissed away a grand on his Snap On impact? Yep, he still has his impact. And while I couldn’t justify the $900.00 shot of tequila, I did partake in some handmade 50 buck apiece margaritas with lunch a few weeks back! Oh, I flew first class from Texas to Newport Beach to get them as well. Went to watch a motocross race and stayed in a 400.00 a night hotel. Good times with friends, although I really don’t have much to show for it now.

****, this last weekend I spent way more than a grand on a weekend and I don't consider it a waste, what people choose to spend their money on is their decision and if it ends up being a waste then they will learn their lesson

 

[BDT/NWMN]

****, this last weekend I spent way more than a grand on a weekend and I don't consider it a waste, what people choose to spend their money on is their decision and if it ends up being a waste then they will learn their lesson

Chris: Sounds like You had a Grand Weekend.. I enjoy hearing that some people enjoy spending their money on goods and events that they, and often ohers, enjoy.

 

[Skin]

Do you really think Snap-On manufacturers every single part of that gun in-house? Do you really think Makita imports every single component of their tool?

You're also way wrong about the amount of money invested in a pneumatic tool vs. cordless. Pneumatic tools are easy, simple, and haven't changed much in overall construction in 80 years.

It takes highly specialized tooling to mold the cases on an electric tool, the fixtures and machines for winding motors are expensive and highly specialized, the control electronics for each type are bespoke, and figuring out how to package it all is no small feet.

A guy in his basement with a mill and a lathe could honestly make a working pneumatic tool from solid blocks of metal. Can't say the same about an electric impact.

Just got to disagree with you. Once R&D is done (primarily only logic boards) and initial costs are paid cordless is far cheaper to manufacture. Most companies don't make their own motors and triggers. And yes Sioux/Snap-on make the vast majority of the components in house except for things like bearings, seals, and motor vanes. There is by far a lot more money in the actual component manufacturing cost of a pneumatic impact.

A guy with a lathe could make one sure but without proper materials, forging, or heat treating it's not going to work well. Not that this is a good example anyway since it's just going to reinforce the fact that it's expensive to make. I mean the same guy could make something as simple as some nice brass hammers but he sure as hell won't be competing with the price of off the shelf brands. They'd be twice the price to turn a profit and he still won't be getting rich.

 

[Irish Mike]

I haven't read every post so sorry if this is a repeat but when I bought some Snap On I just figured the finance (weekly payment) was built into the price of the tool. Paying cash is when you overpaid......