How does a Snapon Extension Connector work?

[adamsredlines]

Saw this last night and don't really get its purpose. Seems it would just then a long extension into a breaker bar? Doesn't swivel or anything....

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=682328&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[cmandp]

http://image.snapon.com/international/pdf/tz1_tz2.pdf

Don't think I'd ever need one as a DIY mechanic.

 

[TimDaToolMan]

$20 for that little thing. That's proof alone that snap on is overpriced!

 

[ChevyEFI]

we just had a thread on these a few weeks ago and I can't find it.

 

[signcrafter]

$20 for that little thing. That's proof alone that snap on is overpriced!

I love how some people can take a simple question about how a tool works(nothing to do with price) and turn it into a tool brand bashing.

 

[cundifc]

$20 for that little thing. That's proof alone that snap on is overpriced!

My gosh here we go again.

 

[volvo92906]

If you have to ask how it works, you probably dont need it.

If you know how it works, you realize how great of a tool it is. Pricey, yes. But nice to have.

 

[adamsredlines]

If you have to ask how it works, you probably dont need it.

If you know how it works, you realize how great of a tool it is. Pricey, yes. But nice to have.

Don't think I need one, just saw it and was curious on its function.

 

[adamsredlines]

http://image.snapon.com/international/pdf/tz1_tz2.pdf

Don't think I'd ever need one as a DIY mechanic.

I can see it sorta lol. Would have to be some crazy obstructed fastener for sure!

 

[adamsredlines]

we just had a thread on these a few weeks ago and I can't find it.

Just found it...pretty interesting.


http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157873&highlight=extension+connector

 

[redline380]

Well its pretty obvious you need multiple ones to have it make sense. I imagine they would sit in the box for many months for a diyer to use them, but when you use them im sure they are invaluable

 

[ChevyEFI]

$20 for that little thing. That's proof alone that snap on is overpriced!

You're right. If you worked for a nickel an hour, you could definitely machine, add the ball-retainer, and chrome that thing and prove it's overpriced.

Oh wait.

 

[Justin1776]

Interesting tool

$20 for that little thing. That's proof alone that snap on is overpriced!

Then buy a forge, chrome shop, presses, grinders, mills, polishers, buildings, and employees. Insure it all, develop a delivery system nationwide and sell one for less.

If this tool saves a mechanic time which turns into pay greater than $20 it is advantageous to buy one and is not overpriced. Perhaps you should try using some high end stuff before bashing it??? Just a thought.

 

[pipsters]

$20 for that little thing. That's proof alone that snap on is overpriced!

Armstrong is just overpriced Craftsman

 

[kythri]

Armstrong is just overpriced Craftsman

as evidenced by his own disassembly and pictures of an Armstrong ratchet!

 

[kiatech]

the average joe would probably never need one.

 

[Humble Mechanic]

It seems if you have the room to use that, you would have room for a ratchet, no?

 

[unslow1]

Interesting tool. I doubt I'll ever get one. At least now I'll know what it is when I see it. I've run across several odd tools like that in pawn shops. A couple I've even bought not knowing what they where.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

every time I am in the snap on truck I forget to buy this gem, i wonder if carries them on the truck

 

[ChevyEFI]

It seems if you have the room to use that, you would have room for a ratchet, no?

There was a good picture posted in a prior thread.
= is cooling fins on an air-cooled cylinder jug.
+ is a TZ1
- and | are extensions
& is a socket
% is a nut
RRRR is a ratchet or breaker

=%
=&
=|
=+--+
=   |
=   RRRRRR

$40 is pretty reasonable if you have that problem and aren't inclined to use a wobble in a particular job for whatever reason.

 

[Justin1776]

There was a good picture posted in a prior thread.
= is cooling fins on an air-cooled cylinder jug.
+ is a TZ1
- and | are extensions
& is a socket
% is a nut
RRRR is a ratchet or breaker

=%
=&
=|
=+--+
=   |
=   RRRRRR

$40 is pretty reasonable if you have that problem and aren't inclined to use a wobble in a particular job for whatever reason.

I enjoyed deciphering that! Creative

 

[diesel research]

It seems if you have the room to use that, you would have room for a ratchet, no?

never removed or adjusted timing on a vee-engine distributor? used a ratchet to do that?

 

[jetmech09]

Those little things will save your life. Very useful.