ok i just got a set of 1/2 inch craftsman extensions and would like to know if it really matters that its not snapon. i love snapon but have been happy with my other extensions which are all craftsman so i dont see the point in upgrading.
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No, it does not matter, they will work exactly the same except you have more money in your wallet.
eschoendorff
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What??? Are you serious???? Everyone knows that Craftsman extensions will snap in half if you just set them next to a bolt.
Seriously... I don't have any Snap On extensions... most of mine are Craftsman Kobalt or Proto. And then i have some Taiwanese specials that I really like because they have that nice knurling. And- I have never broken an extension. Ever. Enjoy your Craftsmans.
Seriously... I don't have any Snap On extensions... most of mine are Craftsman Kobalt or Proto. And then i have some Taiwanese specials that I really like because they have that nice knurling. And- I have never broken an extension. Ever. Enjoy your Craftsmans.
kblazer87
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I have lots of both and even use them together sometimes. You won't have a problem if you treat them the way you should.
Deafautotech
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i had craftsman 1/2dr extension set for almost 5 years and i had no proble4ms but i was need knurling on extensions for while and my automotive teacher in high school was sold me for cheap price on snap on 1/2 extension set and i bought it while he was plan to moving to texas. so i love both but i have too many extensions with me right now.....
Hi Guys,
I have the Craftsman extensions, both the regular type and the locking type, for years and they work fine. True, it would be great if they put knurling on their extensions. I have a couple of SK extensions with the knurling and it comes in handy.
I have the Craftsman extensions, both the regular type and the locking type, for years and they work fine. True, it would be great if they put knurling on their extensions. I have a couple of SK extensions with the knurling and it comes in handy.
Knurling...isn't that the sport where you push a big rock on the ice and sweep in front of it with a push broom?
I've broken two 1/2 drive extensions. Both of which I have no clue who made them, but I'm pretty sure they were cheap ones. My Craftsman ones are holding up just fine.
I've broken two 1/2 drive extensions. Both of which I have no clue who made them, but I'm pretty sure they were cheap ones. My Craftsman ones are holding up just fine.
Knurling...isn't that the sport where you push a big rock on the ice and sweep in front of it with a push broom?
I've broken two 1/2 drive extensions. Both of which I have no clue who made them, but I'm pretty sure they were cheap ones. My Craftsman ones are holding up just fine.
ColdDuckTime
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I hear that that's illegal in 47 states.
For that matter, is there any reason to not use an impact wrench on a normal extension...if that's true, why not just own impact extensions?
You know, that would be kind of a cool kit. Some sort of box with a zillion extensions, all 1 inch apart in length or something....1/4" hex, 1/4 square, 3/8, 1/2, along with a bunch of conversion pieces.
If you have ever had a chrome splinter, You would never use a non impact socket again.
ColdDuckTime
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If you have ever had a chrome splinter, You would never use a non impact socket again.
Makes sense...between the flexing of the socket + holding it in your hand.
So...how come sockets are chromed instead of power coated or something similar? There must be some sort of anti corrosion stuff they could apply that would work better than some material that flakes off.
MAD
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I have a set of Craftsman 3/8" drive extensions with very nice knurling. For some reason they say "MATCO" on them.
eschoendorff
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you'll need a lathe first ... then a knurling tool ... then you will need to strip the plating ... then you're all set.
you'll need a lathe first ... then a knurling tool ... then you will need to strip the plating ... then you're all set.
@ what point to they knurl the tool's, You would think it is done before the forging process.
kartracer55
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Extensions (especially 3 inch 3/8 drive) are one item I have PLENTY of.
All of my 1/2 extensions are impact extensions (I have the SK set). The only two that I have that are not impact are an Armstrong I got for free and a Snap On I bought used.
In 3/8, I bought the 4 piece Craftsman set when it goes on sale for 9.99. Cant beat that! I have some other brands. I bought MATCO impact extensions, simple because craftsman doesnt make a 10 inch impact extension in 3/8. I also bought a snap On Wobble extension.
My 1/4 stuff is mostly SK with one snap on Wobble.
Interestingly enough, I was talking to my snap on guy about extensions, and he told me that he hardly owns any snap on extensions in his own box, aside from odd ball ones like wobbles and LONG ones. He says snap on makes their long extensions by welding several short pieces together before being machined which is why snap on's long extensions remain very straight unlike other brands. They are also very meaty around the drive end so they take impact abuse.
All of my 1/2 extensions are impact extensions (I have the SK set). The only two that I have that are not impact are an Armstrong I got for free and a Snap On I bought used.
In 3/8, I bought the 4 piece Craftsman set when it goes on sale for 9.99. Cant beat that! I have some other brands. I bought MATCO impact extensions, simple because craftsman doesnt make a 10 inch impact extension in 3/8. I also bought a snap On Wobble extension.
My 1/4 stuff is mostly SK with one snap on Wobble.
Interestingly enough, I was talking to my snap on guy about extensions, and he told me that he hardly owns any snap on extensions in his own box, aside from odd ball ones like wobbles and LONG ones. He says snap on makes their long extensions by welding several short pieces together before being machined which is why snap on's long extensions remain very straight unlike other brands. They are also very meaty around the drive end so they take impact abuse.
mulepackin
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@ what point to they knurl the tool's, You would think it is done before the forging process.
I believe knurling would be done right before plating or oxide coating. A final finish machining step.
Coach James
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All my extensions are C-man except 1 husky, 1 Kobalt and a 24" Great Neck. All have been fine for me.