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[Skin]

If I may rephrase, the product may still be very good, but not $400 good.
People are willing to spend the money when they know they are made in the USA, by Americans (in theory), who have families, and are proud of what they do.

When the scope is put on China, or Taiwan, and these workers make $2/week, and don't care about the product being manufactured, why still, are the wrenches the same high price?

It's a question of morals, pride, and to quote Billy Madison, "Business Ethics"

I think you should do some more research. Hourly rates and pay scales as well as working conditions in Taiwan are far far above that of China. They manufacture some of the best products out of Asia. Not saying that a $400 double box wrench set from Taiwan is a good thing, but they're far from Chinese level working conditions.

I also wouldn't say just because someone is Chinese or Taiwanese they don't bring a sense of pride with them to work. That's just as false as saying all Americans have pride and produce high quality goods. We can certainly produce some seriously low quality products here.

 

[supra90turbo]

Alright, you got me, I'm a natural exaggerator... However, my feelings toward the subject remain unchanged.

 

[marlinspike]

Well...I was going to show off my new arrivals like this, thinking I was very clever:

But clearly that's too clever by half, so instead....

Thanks, Ash!

 

[Chadwilliam1]

are those 8 point wrenches?

 

[marlinspike]

are those 8 point wrenches?

E-torx.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

appears that way, sockets too...

edit: or that

 

[domain]

are those 8 point wrenches?

e torx.

 

[supra90turbo]

Look like e-torx. Either way, I feel inferior due to his magazine quality photoshoot. Lol

 

[marlinspike]

Look like e-torx. Either way, I feel inferior due to his magazine quality photoshoot. Lol

It's driving me nuts that one of the 1/4" drive e-torx sockets tipped over and I didn't notice until I had put the camera away.

 

[PSDEng]

If those are "decent" what do you call good?

Haha well I guess I should've said I finally got some good quality torque wrenches! I'm pretty pumped to use them.

I have that SHL80A as well, its the smooothest ratchet I own. Very nice

Thanks! I think it'll be a good all around ratchet, I just couldn't see myself needing the flex head model in a 1/2" drive so I just went for the fixed head.

 

[supra90turbo]

It's driving me nuts that one of the 1/4" drive e-torx sockets tipped over and I didn't notice until I had put the camera away.

First picture, right? You poor thing. Lol

 

[Mech]

Haven't received them yet but got the receipt and waiting on them to ship to me. I had a 1984 Callaway turbo vw rabbit gti and got offered $1,200 worth of snap on tools and $5,000 cash. The guy is using the new tools as his down payment.

 

[supra90turbo]

Pics of the gti? Sounds cool!

 

[mattamd_xp]

Got a shipment from VIM tools:

Both sets of nut drivers, hand driver extensions, a few screwdrivers that were on closeout, Blue Point air tool rack, and Matco shears. Also includes the metric GearWrench flex sockets from Advance. I love how the nut driver sets are setup. The 2 position screwdriver type handle works great, and then there is a ratcheting t-handle as well as 1/4" and 3/8" drive adapters. Waiting for UPS to show up with my Wilde Wednesday order that shows out for delivery today

 

[rmsg0040]

Got a cheap ******** kijiji

 

[MJB24]

My Wilde Wednesday arrival, thanks to Harry J Epstein. I also picked up 2 of the remaining stock on US made Irwin vice grips

 

[frozen2510]

Finally got to unwrap my new tool box, it's been sitting at the shop for 4 weeks while i was in school

 

[Mech]

Pics of the gti? Sounds cool!

Yeah check my avatar it's the gti

 

[Chadwilliam1]

Sk Ratchet from my dads toolbox.

 

[TerryH]

And so the Wiha insulated collection begins.....

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[NIDDLE]

Sk SAE and Metric 6 point socket set standard and deep, Williams screwdriver set, Mayhew pry bar set, Mayhew dominator scraper set, Lincoln 1134 grease gun, Craftsman hanging work light, Sunex 3.5 ton floor jack.

 

[Hootbro]

Yup. Total ********. Was a letdown this morning when I dug the package out of the trash.... Pay USA prices for Taiwan ****...

.............

And it looks like it was a humid day in the chrome department. Same as 2 sets of Matco half moons I sent back. Rust is popping through the chrome.

..........

That ***** about the chrome. I bought my set used off of ebay for less 25% of the truck price and for that, I am happy with them. Chrome on mine is fine.

 

[NathanC]

got a new slide hammer kit today for $103!

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[csmitty]

Where'd you get the OTC puller? All I come up with mainly for that part number is the Stinger one. Or does it say stinger underneath the OTC? All the labels look different online

 

[NathanC]

Where'd you get the OTC puller? All I come up with mainly for that part number is the Stinger one. Or does it say stinger underneath the OTC? All the labels look different online

I got it off of a tool truck that comes by my work. it's the stinger series and yes it says it under OTC. I think OTC's website has it on it to look at, Its the 9 way slide hammer.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

how much was that and where was it made?

 

[TerryH]

Fresh of the big brown truck this morning. Smoking deal at Tractor Supply. 190 w/spool gun with coupon for $719.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/93396776@N06/8518118469/" title="002 by TerryHatfield, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8518118469_2d681b195d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="002"></a>

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Now to get an extension cord made and some gas bottles and some wire and some.....

 

[kunkernator]

^^^Jealous...

 

[padronanniversary]

you are really going to enjoy that hobart

 

[TerryH]

you are really going to enjoy that hobart

Thanks! I was holding off to get a Miller 211 but when I saw this deal on the 190 with the spool gun I just pulled the trigger on it instead.

 

[lrhochgesang]

First post here!!! Getting ready to graduate from Lincoln College of Technology and starting to shorten my tool list!
Sears
Gearwrench combination & flexhead XL x-beam
Hansen Socket Trays
LED Magnet & LED Mirror
spend about $350
Harbor Freight
Panel pliers and wire brush set
spend about $11

 

[Thunderbisciut]

3/8 - 15/16 Proto ASDs, only 1 lightly used.
Proto 3/8 ratchet and breaker bar, ratchet lightly used, breaker new
Proto 3/8 - 13/16 12 pt sockets and 3" extension, only 3/4 used
Klein 3/16 - 1/2 nut drivers in very good used condition

Not a bad haul for $60.

 

[franzdom]

Kershaw Leek, this thing is assisted I think, I was really surprised the first time I flipped it open!
Polished SS...

 

[Airframer]

^Yes, spring assisted. I love the one I have...after I took off that "speed-safe" lock deal. It kept loosening and getting in the way.

 

[dsmnickk90]

Armstrong 3/8"dr 24mm deep, Armstrong 1/2"dr 12mm and 24mm pinless
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Craftsman 1/2"dr hex bits, tamper proof torx and large torx bit set
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Craftsman wrench rolls for my extra set of RP to throw in a tool bag
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[Chadwilliam1]

^Yes, spring assisted. I love the one I have...after I took off that "speed-safe" lock deal. It kept loosening and getting in the way.

it is my favorite pocket knife. I took the lock off too. Very nice knife.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Love that knife!!

 

[NathanC]

how much was that and where was it made?

it was a $103. and not sure probably taiwan but for how much i need it the kit will be fine....cant justify snap on price for a slide hammer.

 

[gapfast]

Sk SAE and Metric 6 point socket set standard and deep, Williams screwdriver set, Mayhew pry bar set, Mayhew dominator scraper set, Lincoln 1134 grease gun, Craftsman hanging work light, Sunex 3.5 ton floor jack.

Awesome floor jack. Speed lift? Where u get?

 

[gapfast]

Fresh of the big brown truck this morning. Smoking deal at Tractor Supply. 190 w/spool gun with coupon for $719.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/93396776@N06/8518118469/" title="002 by TerryHatfield, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8518118469_2d681b195d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="002"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/93396776@N06/8518118409/" title="004 by TerryHatfield, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/8518118409_d1e5a3beb5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="004"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/93396776@N06/8518118389/" title="006 by TerryHatfield, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8518118389_6217ec55c6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="006"></a>

Now to get an extension cord made and some gas bottles and some wire and some.....

Awesome deal!! That's the one I'm wanting. Seems sears o line can't get it. Did you order online? Seems cheaper than sears at 788