Good Deal?

[joshdc91]

I'd like to give bodyworking a go, but don't want to shell out the cash for new tools. Scanning craigslist last night I saw the following tools, all in seperate ads:
Snap on Pansar Blade Flat ******* - $25
Snap on BF608B flat wedge body hammer - $40
Snap on BF611B short point body hammer - $30
Snap on BF614B Long pick body hammer - $40
Snap onBF711B body tool hand wieght with out grip - $25
Snap on BF712B body tool hand wieght w/ hand grip - $25
Blue Point BF715B body working tool - $50
Blue Point BF716B body tool - $30

I emailed him asking if what his price would be if I bought these as a lot. He told me $40 off. Instead of $265, $225. Save $40, $5 a tool.

I guess my question is, are they worth it?

I've never owned any Snap On tools. It's always been craftsman everything.

 

[crewchief888]

probably best to see what suggested list price is,
then have a look at the tools to see what condition they are in before deciding if it's a good deal or not.

i wouldnt know,

i do all my bodywork with rocks and trees

 

[joshdc91]

probably best to see what suggested list price is,
then have a look at the tools to see what condition they are in before deciding if it's a good deal or not.

i wouldnt know,

i do all my bodywork with rocks and trees

haha, "Rocks and trees," I like your style. My daily driver is a lifted TJ. It's got it's fair share of trail scars.

 

[crewchief888]

a lot of my dents have their own dents.

i dont have a straight piece of sheetmetal anymore,

including the roof

i broke the rear glass, both rear windows, and a windshield in 10 minutes...
a few trips later i crushed the pass side door, there went that glass.
i finally pulled the drivers door glass out before it got broken, neighbor needed one for his s-10.
that was over 2 years ago, he still hasnt replaced it

 

[ToocoolZ28]

I'd like to give bodyworking a go, but don't want to shell out the cash for new tools. Scanning craigslist last night I saw the following tools, all in seperate ads:
Snap on Pansar Blade Flat ******* - $25
Snap on BF608B flat wedge body hammer - $40
Snap on BF611B short point body hammer - $30
Snap on BF614B Long pick body hammer - $40
Snap onBF711B body tool hand wieght with out grip - $25
Snap on BF712B body tool hand wieght w/ hand grip - $25
Blue Point BF715B body working tool - $50
Blue Point BF716B body tool - $30

I emailed him asking if what his price would be if I bought these as a lot. He told me $40 off. Instead of $265, $225. Save $40, $5 a tool.

I've never owned any Snap On tools. It's always been craftsman everything.

I guess my question is, are they worth it? Depends on you and what you want to do. If you really want to be a bodyman these arent bad prices. If you just want to fool around with hammering on sheet metal you can get similar tools at Harbor Freight for less than $100 bucks. I am not a big fan of HF but their tools will give you something to learn with.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I love buying quality tools. But I've messed with body work before, so when I wanted to do more, I bought the HF kit, $20, and I'm glad I did. I still **** at body work. Snap On would not have made me better.

I would recommend some HF, and if you really fall in love with bodywork, then spend dough on SO. Unless you have God money, then get SO!

Either way, good luck and happy trails!

 

[toomanytoyzz]

Like another member already stated, check the condition. I was (still am on my own rides and friends classic cars) a bodyman for over 15 years, but bodymen can be pretty rough with their tools.

Snap-on makes really nice body tools. The older the better since the castings seem to be higher quality. Check to make sure the handles aren't cracked.

Price is on point if they are decent. Check fleebay for pricing. It would cost alot more if you had to piece each one out. I'd also try and chisel a little more off of the Blue Point tools.

 

[oneandgone]

I think the hammer and dolly prices are pretty similar to what they would sell for on ebay in decent used shape. Usually $20-30 for dollies and $30-60 for hammers depending on what they are. Some of the rare ones go for quite a bit, but that's a whole different conversation. The spoons are probably priced a little high, but with ebay you would be paying additional shipping, and he is offering to knock off $40 so not a bad deal. Take care of them and if you don't stay into bodywork you can always resell.

 

[Modifieddriver]

Save your $dough$ and go buy brand new Martin body hammers and dollies. I used Snap-On and Martin hammers. I prefer fiberglass handled Martins over my wood handled stuff.

My supplier sells a Martin starting kit. Most common hammers and dollies. Money better spent.

AND, this is from a guy that doesn't like to buy anything new except body tools. Don't waste your money on HF junk.

ALSO, I recently had a new Snap-On dolly. Compared it to a Martin. Snap-On copied the Martin or is buying from Martin and putting their name on it. I know it's not the other way around.

 

[Hammer1963]

Go for it. You can always re-sell them. Look at it as an investment. There is NO way, you can lose money and trust me, well made forged hammers and dollies make a huge difference when it comes to staightening metal.

I personally like Wood handles and they provide instant feedback from each strike of the surface. Body work is all about feel and sight

 

[Modifieddriver]

Go for it. You can always re-sell them. Look at it as an investment. There is NO way, you can lose money and trust me, well made forged hammers and dollies make a huge difference when it comes to staightening metal.

I personally like Wood handles and they provide instant feedback from each strike of the surface. Body work is all about feel and sight

I thought the same thing until started using Martin with fiberglass handles. I get better control and feel with the new ones. Trust me.