Interesting Photo

[tool_scrounge]

What puzzles me is if you are going to broach the wrench at a consistent offset angle, why do 0 degrees instead of 7.5 degrees for a 12 point wrench? There is no cost difference. Now if you are not going to do a consistent offset angle, I might be able to understand it. If my Mfg Engineer did time motion studies and concluded that I could save 2 seconds of broaching time per wrench by not having a consistent offset angle, It might be worth it. But after watching the videos of Snap-on broaching wrenches, I doubt there is much of a time savings except for setup.

As for it not making a difference on wrenches that are not a flat box end style, I have see it make a difference. But for 99.99% of the uses, probably not.

 

[HanShotFirst]

Wow. If that doesn't turn me off to snap-on, not sure what will. Sell your wares by touting its own strengths, not by bad-mouthing the competition. Unethical.

I guess you haven't followed Snap On, comparing and running down the competition is their schtick, been doing it as long as I can remember.

To their defense (a little), I think they do feel duty bound to show people specifically what the differences are that the consumers are paying for.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

When you're claiming to make the best tools you need to show people what sets them apart from the rest. People pay a fortune for Snap On, so they expect them to back up their claims. I don't see anything wrong with it as long as they've fairly represented the other brands. Even if it's trivial, it's still attention to detail.

 

[popparoach]

Why not just use24 point wrenches?http://www.mactools.com/en-us/Speci.../5-8-Cummins-Micro-Turn-Air-Compressor-Wrench

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32840

 

[FMC1959]

When you're claiming to make the best tools you need to show people what sets them apart from the rest. People pay a fortune for Snap On, so they expect them to back up their claims. I don't see anything wrong with it as long as they've fairly represented the other brands. Even if it's trivial, it's still attention to detail.

I agree 100%

 

[fattony1218]

I love my snap on wrenches and screwdrivers, best I've ever owned. Real torn whether to keep them on my service van or leave them at home. I doubt they'd get replaced with the same brand if my van ever gets stolen...

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