Has anyone ever ordered a Snapon Master Set?
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I’ve always wondered what the “base profile” was of the Snap On master set purchaser.
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I’ve always wondered what the “base profile” was of the Snap On master set purchaser.
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I did a tech school kit which is a hell of a lot less, I don't know anyone that has due to the huge cost.
I wonder if anyone ever ordered a Snap-On Master Set before?
I am talking about this:
(Ignore price in this discussion)
I did a tech school kit which is a hell of a lot less, I don't know anyone that has due to the huge cost.
bobcatdan
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A kit like that is just as bad as the big old craftsman sets. A bunch of stuff you will never use and missing a ton of stuff you will.
A kit like that is just as bad as the big old craftsman sets. A bunch of stuff you will never use and missing a ton of stuff you will.
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Kid bought that while going thru tech school, had at least 40 screwdrivers and so many duplicates it was like they threw tools in it just to brag a higher tool number.
Kid bought that while going thru tech school, had at least 40 screwdrivers and so many duplicates it was like they threw tools in it just to brag a higher tool number.
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In the days of my youth I'd look at Craftsman and Snap On tool catalogs in great depth.
In the days of my youth I'd look at Craftsman and Snap On tool catalogs in great depth.
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I have. Not for my own personal set but for a company provided tool set. These days time has passed by the traditional 'master set' as things like incandescent bulb'd flashlights, brake spoons, and carburetor adjusting tools aren't very much required by the majority of technicians anymore. Snap-on can piece together custom part numbers for sets made up by a customer, through their sales rep. There really isn't any discount ordering as a set so most people just piecemeal together.
Based on my own experience I'd venture an educated guess that those sets are bought more by large companies or gov agencies than by individual users.
I have. Not for my own personal set but for a company provided tool set. These days time has passed by the traditional 'master set' as things like incandescent bulb'd flashlights, brake spoons, and carburetor adjusting tools aren't very much required by the majority of technicians anymore. Snap-on can piece together custom part numbers for sets made up by a customer, through their sales rep. There really isn't any discount ordering as a set so most people just piecemeal together.
Based on my own experience I'd venture an educated guess that those sets are bought more by large companies or gov agencies than by individual users.
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woody 73
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My mind is a little blank at this time but I do remember two of are GJ members that did buy complete sets. Not surprising in that they had the most over the top Man caves that I ever set my eyes on. One guy was chased away by all the feedback and the other member just had a fantastic over the top shop that he workrd on cars 24/7 and he had not one but several master sets back to back.
I myself am waiting for the lottery...
My mind is a little blank at this time but I do remember two of are GJ members that did buy complete sets. Not surprising in that they had the most over the top Man caves that I ever set my eyes on. One guy was chased away by all the feedback and the other member just had a fantastic over the top shop that he workrd on cars 24/7 and he had not one but several master sets back to back.
I myself am waiting for the lottery...
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RedneckWelder
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Very few individuals can afford such a mega set at the time that it would do them any kind of good- entering the field. As said above you are better off ordering the appropriate tooling vs a generic set anyway
Company purchases are a different story.
Hell I couldn’t even afford to take advantage of the student discount programs on individual items because I still had to pay for school out of pocket
Very few individuals can afford such a mega set at the time that it would do them any kind of good- entering the field. As said above you are better off ordering the appropriate tooling vs a generic set anyway
Company purchases are a different story.
Hell I couldn’t even afford to take advantage of the student discount programs on individual items because I still had to pay for school out of pocket
General Geoff
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Yep. I bet more than 90% of sets like that are bought by large companies and not individuals.
Yep. I bet more than 90% of sets like that are bought by large companies and not individuals.
toddmorr
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So how much is such a thing
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Re: Has anyone ever ordered a Snapon Mater Set?
Snap-on on-line store: US Set 6 including tools and storage $46,315.00
https://store.snapon.com/US-Set-6-Complete-US-Set-6-P641844.aspx
Snap-on on-line store: US Set 6 including tools and storage $46,315.00
https://store.snapon.com/US-Set-6-Complete-US-Set-6-P641844.aspx
ChevyEFI
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That puller set would let me sleep better at night. There was one at the local CC auto shop tool crib, and I just knew it would bring world peace.
That puller set would let me sleep better at night. There was one at the local CC auto shop tool crib, and I just knew it would bring world peace.
coljar
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I agree and is essentially what I've got from different eras.
I agree and is essentially what I've got from different eras.
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I have not purchased that set but I have had the pleasure of ordering Snap On's gas turbine set. Its almost $30k and no storage as we mostly use Vidmars.
It was for new construction ship. While the specs for Navy gas turbines don't require Snap On, they are written in such a way that you can pretty much only us Snap On tools on the turbines.
We also ordered two master set that ended up being Stanley/Williams mix for working on everything else.
I have not purchased that set but I have had the pleasure of ordering Snap On's gas turbine set. Its almost $30k and no storage as we mostly use Vidmars.
It was for new construction ship. While the specs for Navy gas turbines don't require Snap On, they are written in such a way that you can pretty much only us Snap On tools on the turbines.
We also ordered two master set that ended up being Stanley/Williams mix for working on everything else.
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That SO set doesn't look too bad. Probably half Standard which is a waste at their prices but unlike the 500pc Craftsman sets at least half of the piece count isn't taken up by hex keys and bits.
That SO set doesn't look too bad. Probably half Standard which is a waste at their prices but unlike the 500pc Craftsman sets at least half of the piece count isn't taken up by hex keys and bits.
rsanter
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Typically those are bought by large companies.
Easier for them to order a set verses piece together what they need.
Also, with a big purchase like they they often lease it and then do a buy out for 10% at end of lease. That way they can write off the lease and not pay taxes on the capital asset
Typically those are bought by large companies.
Easier for them to order a set verses piece together what they need.
Also, with a big purchase like they they often lease it and then do a buy out for 10% at end of lease. That way they can write off the lease and not pay taxes on the capital asset
sberry
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There is a big difference between it and a Sears set.
There is a big difference between it and a Sears set.
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Back in 1998 I think it was I purchased a Craftsman Master Set. They had Sets 1-10 and I bought Sets 1-9. 10 was thinks I really didn't need. The price wasn't bad and to date I think I have used just about everything in this set except for a few items like the Bags of Allen Wrenches...way easier to go to my Bondhus Set and not have to sort though what you are looking for.
Or the Ignition Wrench bags. Don't think I have ever opened them.
A few of the Set-s with in the Master I did purchase duplicates and in some case triplicates.
I have never came across something I could not disassemble or reassemble with Craftsman. And I have only broke 1 items. A 13mm Ratchet Wrench and I still have all my 10mm sockets.
For quite a while now (10 plus years) I have debated purchasing a Snap-On Master Set (SEA and Metric). Last time I checked pricing off a truck I could purchase them paying cash up front for about a 40% discount.
My buddy who has a 2 man shop in Minneapolis gave his Snap-on guy my number and told him to get me a quote a few weeks ago. I have not heard from him yet but when I do I'll let you know...assuming I hear from him. Seems like these guys do like to chase the "easy" sale. Happened when I was trying to buy my MAC MB1902 and MB1910. His Mac sales guy blew it off. Ended up seeing a Mac Tool Truck at a business and bought it from him. I waited in the parking lot until he came out of the business.
Do I need a Master Set? No. Do I want a Master Set? Yes. Will I get one...it is a little late in the game for me as I don't think I will ever use everything in the set for what's left on my "tado" list. But maybe.
A guy has to have goals...keeps the pressure on...and I am sure my beneficiary won't mind.
Or the Ignition Wrench bags. Don't think I have ever opened them.
A few of the Set-s with in the Master I did purchase duplicates and in some case triplicates.
I have never came across something I could not disassemble or reassemble with Craftsman. And I have only broke 1 items. A 13mm Ratchet Wrench and I still have all my 10mm sockets.
For quite a while now (10 plus years) I have debated purchasing a Snap-On Master Set (SEA and Metric). Last time I checked pricing off a truck I could purchase them paying cash up front for about a 40% discount.
My buddy who has a 2 man shop in Minneapolis gave his Snap-on guy my number and told him to get me a quote a few weeks ago. I have not heard from him yet but when I do I'll let you know...assuming I hear from him. Seems like these guys do like to chase the "easy" sale. Happened when I was trying to buy my MAC MB1902 and MB1910. His Mac sales guy blew it off. Ended up seeing a Mac Tool Truck at a business and bought it from him. I waited in the parking lot until he came out of the business.
Do I need a Master Set? No. Do I want a Master Set? Yes. Will I get one...it is a little late in the game for me as I don't think I will ever use everything in the set for what's left on my "tado" list. But maybe.
A guy has to have goals...keeps the pressure on...and I am sure my beneficiary won't mind.
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Is it bad that I already own more Snap On then the master set comes with?
dr_clyde
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The only thing "master sets" do is get you a set of tools in one lot or part number. Usually at a high premium.
This is only really beneficial if you are a purchasing agent and you need to supply a department or shop with a set of tools, fast, and from one vendor.
If you are an individual, you are better off individually purchasing tools to assemble a set. You will only get the tools you want or need, and at a better price.
As far as I'm concerned, no one tool company makes the best of everything, so I wouldn't want to buy a master set anyway.
This is only really beneficial if you are a purchasing agent and you need to supply a department or shop with a set of tools, fast, and from one vendor.
If you are an individual, you are better off individually purchasing tools to assemble a set. You will only get the tools you want or need, and at a better price.
As far as I'm concerned, no one tool company makes the best of everything, so I wouldn't want to buy a master set anyway.
BarryWells
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I wouldn't pay too close attention to MSRP. I know dealers almose pay 50% for example ratchets, sockets and wrench set so at big numbers like that expect a deal. I'd imagine considerably less so the driver can quickly pocket a few grand. Much less than MSRP
tez929rr
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I used to ogle those big Craftsman sets in the Sears catalog when I was a kid. When we built a steel building I realized walking back and forth from the existing garage with tools wasn’t going to work. At the time, Home Depot had all the big complete Husky sets on clearance. It turned out that it was all the US made stuff being cleared out for the offshore stuff. I got a very good set for about 1/2 price, and have filled in the gaps over the years. I guess I will always dream about having one of those giant Snap On sets delivered.
FigureItOut
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It's pretty well understood that people overwhelmingly buy the "medium" size of anything, regardless of the actual quantity or price. Retailers will therefore have a high priced item that's not there to sell, but rather to increase sales of the next one down. It works.
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sberry
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I bought the biggest set Sears had in 80. It was over 3k then. It's cheaper now. It had all the big stuff, taps to 3/4, metrics, bigger 3/4 drive and large wrenches. Bigger 1/2 drive sockets. What I didn't use wasn't a deal breaker and there are a few rare pieces a guy likely wouldn't buy up.front come in handy.
GW Butch
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When I started buying tools at 16 I used the master set list to make my own list of things to get. Still working on that 46 years later.
Dieselhammer
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I have sk's product book and they have a couple very similar master sets in there and they always made me wonder who the audience was. Usually the mechanics who will put them to use get their tools over time as they need them. I sure would like one of their master sets though...
sberry
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Reason to get a master is not to be working on it 46 years later. This is a good reason for many others to start with a cheaper one and spend up on some stuff he really finds used. We saw a Husky socket set here at 50 cents a piece. While Snaps are a bit better they are 20$ a piece. It's the ones you don't use are costly.
sberry
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Agree about the duplication. Some even more than trips. Some a dozen. Some one is fine. 7, 9, 11mm a single Sears is fine, 10, 13, 15, 18 half a dozen of each. In the Sae, dozen of each in small sizes, maybe more in some. Dozen 5/16, 7/16 nut drivers added to the 3 sets.
Master is a good start but I know a couple guys bought decent Sears sets and never much else but they work by themselves in limited locations.
One of my best buds work in his own garage, career mechanic, really could have carried most of the tools he used in a couple 5 gallon buckets. He had what he needed but wasn't a compulsive collector.
Master is a good start but I know a couple guys bought decent Sears sets and never much else but they work by themselves in limited locations.
One of my best buds work in his own garage, career mechanic, really could have carried most of the tools he used in a couple 5 gallon buckets. He had what he needed but wasn't a compulsive collector.
sberry
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He collected other stuff but not hand 5ools. If he needed he got it. Most of the regular used was on a hf service cart. Bought a couple SK kits to go along with the sears and was fine.the object was to get paid for others car work, not to fuss and polish tools.