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[OctaneMotorsports]

After narrowing it down from everything I want from Snap-On to everything I need from Snap-On, I came up with this list. I'm just looking for advice, opinions, or suggestions before I submit my order. I have a pretty extensive set of decent tools, but I'm phasing them out for higher quality tools a little at a time because I am only fourteen years old and it takes a long time and a lot of work to save my money. So, I'm just trying to get some feedback on these items before I order them. Thank you in advance!

RAT936:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...D=53393&group_ID=227&store=canada&dir=catalog

SGDX60:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=75241&group_ID=3446&store=canada&dir=catalog

AWSGM800:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...76145&group_ID=19840&store=canada&dir=catalog

 

[dink]

Personally it looks great....little to much for the screwdrivers....are you buying these from the truck or online

 

[wilbilt]

Those ratchets will serve you well for many years.

As far as the screwdrivers and hex wrenches, I believe you could find top quality tools for much less than Snap_On.

Example:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018AGT6/?tag=atomicindus08-20
and
http://www.wihatools.com/pro_3k_over_drive.htm
If I had to do it all over again, there would be some things I would buy off the truck, but there would be many others I would buy elsewhere.

 

[dink]

Here are some excellent quality manufacturers for screwdrivers at alot cheaper prices....all made either Europe or America

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=5434805&PMT4NO=16393872

http://www.wihatools.com/469serACOsL2.htm

Any of the Klein Screwdrivers

And many many more

 

[TNToy]

You guys feel differently and that's fine. But I've used Klein and Witte (matco) screwdrivers. Neither is as good as Snap-On. I've got Witte drivers at the house, and wish I had paid the extra $40 for the Snap-On soft grip set instead.

Octane, I've got the exact same soft-grip set you posted. Don't let these guys talk you out of them. Nothing is better.

Don't even get me started on using other places Torx and Hex drivers after you're used to Snappy...

Personally it looks great....little to much for the screwdrivers....are you buying these from the truck or online

Those prices are in Canadian $$$.

 

[dink]

You guys feel differently and that's fine. But I've used Klein and Witte (matco) screwdrivers. Neither is as good as Snap-On. I've got Witte drivers at the house, and wish I had paid the extra $40 for the Snap-On soft grip set instead.

Octane, I've got the exact same soft-grip set you posted. Don't let these guys talk you out of them. Nothing is better.

Don't even get me started on using other places Torx and Hex drivers after you're used to Snappy...


Those prices are in Canadian $$$.

Even American pricing is to high

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=3446&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog


I guess if you took away the molded holder for the screwdrivers and the name Snap-On your down to about $64.00

 

[wilbilt]

You guys feel differently and that's fine. But I've used Klein and Witte (matco) screwdrivers. Neither is as good as Snap-On. I've got Witte drivers at the house, and wish I had paid the extra $40 for the Snap-On soft grip set instead.

Octane, I've got the exact same soft-grip set you posted. Don't let these guys talk you out of them. Nothing is better.

Don't even get me started on using other places Torx and Hex drivers after you're used to Snappy...

I'm not trying to talk him out of anything, but he was asking for opinions. I feel there are some decent alternatives out there for some things. Octane stated that cost is an issue.

When I started buying tools for work back in the dark ages, I made the mistake of buying a bunch of cheap junk. It's not that I didn't know any better, but that was what I could afford at the time.

After suffering with the junk for a while, I started buying the good stuff to replace it. In many cases, I went overboard and spent lots of money I didn't need to on tools.

I think for some items; sockets, ratchets, wrenches, etc., there is no substitute for the truck tools. For other items, especially expendable ones, I feel that comparable quality can be found for less.

I have never cared for Klein screwdrivers (and I've used a bunch of them), but Wiha (not Witte) are top-notch. I don't like their wrenches at all, however.

I have been out of the business for several years, so maybe I shouldn't be commenting on the newer designs.

 

[Deafautotech]

Why not use ebay if can bid for cheap price instead pay in tool truck?? i bought lot of tools at ebay as mac tool and snap on. most of time i won tools that was used. i prefer have used tools instead tried to win tool that new or unopen tools.

 

[OctaneMotorsports]

Allow me to justify my decisions.

The ratchets are obvious. I already have decent 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" ratchets. I feel that with certain items, such as ratchets, nothing comes close to Snap-On. With the amount I use them and how well I take care of everything I own, I figure these will probably outlive me with a rebuild kit every now and then (which I plan to purchase a few of anyway).

For the screwdrivers, basically I'm tired of buying screwdrivers. I've bought, broken, and worn out enough decent screwdrivers now that I would have been better off buying high quality ones in the first place. I bought a $50 decent set a while ago, used them a total of three days at work without abusing them, and they are already showing a significant amount of wear. I've used the screwdrivers I posted before, and in my opinion they are definitely worth the extra cost. Also, the tray is a big selling point for me.

The t-handles are basically the same deal as the screwdrivers. I have used many different brands before, and none of them I have used come close to Snap-On. All the others flex, break, wear out and are uncomfortable to use. Where I work these are the most used tools in my toolbox, so I can justify these also. Again, the tray is also a big selling point for me.

I don't mean to go against anybody's advice. I am not dead set on any of these things, so keep the suggestions coming. I am just tired of buying bad tools, so I was basically just asking for opinions and if these tools had any known problems. It's spend now, save later kind of deal. I am buying these from a dealer at dealer cost. I like Snap-On because if it's quality, warranty, background, availability, and resale value.

 

[the intimidator]

I agree the screw drivers are top of the line compared to everything else I have used. I am not sure if it was just the ratchets I was using needed to be rebuilt or if they were normal but I just did not feel comforatable using them.They most likely needed rebuilt cause they were very old but I feel there is better out their may also be that I have used the fine tooth ratchets more and these were not. I dont have any experiance with the t-handles but I am sure they will hold up good and be made with quality metal in them good luck

 

[eschoendorff]

Don't listen to what we tell you - just go for it!

Seriously, if you don't get these things, you'll always kick yourself for not getting them at 2007 prices...

 

[wilbilt]

Don't listen to what we tell you - just go for it!

Seriously, if you don't get these things, you'll always kick yourself for not getting them at 2007 prices...

Good point. I bought most of my stuff at 1987 prices. When I think about today's prices, well...I just try not to.

 

[ImportTuner]

After narrowing it down from everything I want from Snap-On to everything I need from Snap-On, I came up with this list. I'm just looking for advice, opinions, or suggestions before I submit my order. I have a pretty extensive set of decent tools, but I'm phasing them out for higher quality tools a little at a time because I am only fourteen years old and it takes a long time and a lot of work to save my money. So, I'm just trying to get some feedback on these items before I order them. Thank you in advance!

RAT936:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...D=53393&group_ID=227&store=canada&dir=catalog

SGDX60:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=75241&group_ID=3446&store=canada&dir=catalog

AWSGM800:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...76145&group_ID=19840&store=canada&dir=catalog

You're fourteen years old and you are buying expensive Snap On tools ... I'm impressed; most fourteen year old kids are into games, girls, etc ...

 

[kartracer55]

All are good choices. Those screwdrivers are only rivaled, in my mind, by the matco's. I havent broken one of those snap on's, I have broken 1 matco personally, but I also use the Matco's most of the time. And yes, the Snap On's really do help you transfer more torque. 107USD is a bit spendy, but if you use them daily they are worth it, because they hold up so well.

Jim

 

[OctaneMotorsports]

You're fourteen years old and you are buying expensive Snap On tools ... I impressed; most fourteen year old kids are into games, girls, etc ...

I get that a lot, thanks. It started when I was eight years old and I got interested in motocross. My parents didn't have a lot of money, and nobody in my family was mechanically inclined at all. For four years I spent all my spare time planning, researching, and saving up for a motocross bike. By the time I was twelve I had saved up enough money for a brand new Yamaha YZ125. I had spent so much time researching motocross bikes before that I already knew the bike inside out. I had to do all the maintenance on it myself because nobody in my family knew the difference between a wrench and a screwdriver. I saved up for and bought all my own tools, and within that year I accomplished three two-cycle engine rebuilds and one four-cycle engine rebuild among other things. Unfortunately, at the end of my first season, my knees got so bad that I couldn't walk up a flight of stairs anymore. So, I had to sell the bike, and now I race racing karts professionally all across North America and build/tune/maintain racing karts and engines professionally. I take pride in my work, and I know the importance of good equipment. That's not to say I'm not into girls, games, sports, etc. But I know what is important.

So yeah, that's my life story, hahaha. Sorry for the long post, but I'm bored and it's kind of a cool story so I figured I would share it with you guys.

 

[wilbilt]

Wow, that's tough to have knee problems at 12. My knees and back are shot from crawling under cars, but I'm 44 years old. I know guys that are worse off, practically confined to wheelchairs.

 

[ImportTuner]

Thanks for sharing OctaneMotorsports ...

 

[OctaneMotorsports]

Wow, that's tough to have knee problems at 12. My knees and back are shot from crawling under cars, but I'm 44 years old. I know guys that are worse off, practically confined to wheelchairs.

Yep...I had osgood slaughter's disease, patella femoral syndrome, patella tendonitis, arthritis, etc. Fun stuff. I was in for therapy three days a week. A broken leg at around the same time didn't help, either. They are pretty much all good now, but I guess my knee problems got traded for back problems. I feel a hundred years old every time I have to get up in the morning.

 

[wilbilt]

I was diagnosed with Osgood's at 12 or 13. I ignored all medical advice, of course, and am paying for it now.

 

[dink]

Yea I have all that Patella **** too....I cant sit for very long before my knees and thighs start killing me......did they tell you to lift your legs up and hold them there for like 10 seconds at a time for 10 reps.....tedious and doesnt really work for me

 

[OctaneMotorsports]

Yea I have all that Patella **** too....I cant sit for very long before my knees and thighs start killing me......did they tell you to lift your legs up and hold them there for like 10 seconds at a time for 10 reps.....tedious and doesnt really work for me

Nope, I was never told to do that one.

 

[arkracing]

Don't know if you've purchased the tools yet, but I would strongly suggest looking for them on E-bay. Sometimes there are new or very slightly used Ratchets for 1/2 the price of Snap-On's list. They are still garunteed for life and you can rebuild them as well. Just a suggestion to save you a little bit of $$.

I personally would buy used ones over new - simple because I don't have to worry about scratching them, getting them dirty, etc -

I just bought a few 3/8's drive used Snap-On Ratchets off E-bay all for about 1/2 list (including shipping)

 

[kartracer55]

I don't have to worry about scratching them, getting them dirty, etc -

Thats what pissess me off the most... when you have a brand new tool and it gets its first scratch on it. Got one on my air ratchet the other day... damn that IR has some soft aluminum.......

 

[dink]

Thats what pissess me off the most... when you have a brand new tool and it gets its first scratch on it. Got one on my air ratchet the other day... damn that IR has some soft aluminum.......

awwwww poor baby

 

[OctaneMotorsports]

I'd like to add this to my list:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...D=15581&group_ID=767&store=canada&dir=catalog

Any good?

 

[kartracer55]

awwwww poor baby

Lol



Brendan, Yes, snap on Pliers are generally VERY good. Thier cutting pliers are excellent as well... they seem to hold an edge for a very long time. So far, I have found a good alternative to snap on needle nose are Sunex. I couldnt justify 200$ on a set of 4 pliers... 33$ sounded much better, considering pliers are a semi-consumable item in my mind. If nothing else, I would definetly get the cutting pliers

Jim

 

[the intimidator]

I agree those are overpriced for what they are the side cutters are top-notch though although I would much rather buy a double set of good-high quality or even a bigger set with smaller pliers as well as the standard pliers. I honestly think you would be better spending the 330$ on a good set of
normal size pliers a set of mini type pliers and the long reach ones always come in handy when you drop something deep inside the engine compartment and can't seem to get it any other way. I am sure somewon can reccomend you a good brand and you should be able to get 10 or so high quality different sized and type pliers for the price of those 3 snapons