SK compared to the big 3's 2nd tier tools?

[gdocktor3]

I bought a few sets of Blackhawk USA sockets made by Proto about a year ago and they did have the painted broach. Its just a protective coating to help prevent rusting. It's difficult to chrome the broach, so they paint them. However, they were neatly painted and not all over the sockets.

Here's a comparison thread I found http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=151204

 

[chipss36]

I went out and took a look, you are correct the protos are chrome, however not SK level of chrome, I had soaked all protos in vinagar to remove rust, it was Thorsten USA that was painted silver and had the worst rust, I live in a very salty air, in the 1st pic, the shiny and unrusted sockets are old untouched s dash k, man they have worn over the years better than anything I own, saw the same in my brothers boxes, granted all my snap ons were stolen.

 

[cesski]

Great link, gdocktor3. And thanks for the input, chipss36.

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[Loscaldazar]

If you don't like inconsistent paint on the interior of sockets, then don't but SK, Proto, Armstrong, Cornwell, Matco, Mac, and probably soon Wright and Snap On (they'll switch to it soon enough). The pictures attached are proto sockets to prove that proto now does the same thing (there are pictures for many of the other brands I've mentioned already on garage journal, but to date, no one had provided a picture of this on proto sockets, so these are from my most recent proto purchase of sockets!).

Here is an explanation for it.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5413833&postcount=12

Not issue. Not a QC problem. Just a garagejournal problem here.

Also note the overspray of paint on the side of the proto socket (which has been seen on SK too). No one is sitting there scrutinizing every socket for perfect chrome and no scratches in it. They are frickin tools. Start using them and get over this obsession with how the interior of the sockets are painted.

 

[ttpete]

I have 30 year old tools and about 60 brand new SK socket's and that is what I am comparing.
So know your not talking to me????
And the 30 year old sockets lead me to a new SK perchase, after looking at how all I owned faired over that time in salty air I live in, even the protos looked bad, and yep they used silver paint...
out of all of them SK looked best.
I shall overlook you misguided personal attacks.

You're funny. I never mentioned ANYONE'S name. If the shoe fits..........

 

[chipss36]

You're funny. I never mentioned ANYONE'S name. If the shoe fits..........

You got personal and so did I
About it.
Yet another personal attack, yawwn
Still will not change sk's QC issues.

 

[bob15]

To anyone complaining about the inside paint or lack thereof of a socket, I am wondering, will it ever get dirty? Or are they just for looking at? The inside of the exhaust pipe on my truck was dirty when i bought it, should I expect GM to replace it?

This is not a quality issue and it will not drive SK down. It is actually called "being ridiculous".

 

[Adam.C]

When will this thread die? FFS guys, let's move on.

 

[chipss36]

To anyone complaining about the inside paint or lack thereof of a socket, I am wondering, will it ever get dirty? Or are they just for looking at? The inside of the exhaust pipe on my truck was dirty when i bought it, should I expect GM to replace it?

This is not a quality issue and it will not drive SK down. It is actually called "being ridiculous".

Yes they are flaws, name any other munfactuer that half painted sockets are the norm? as is broch tear out, undrilled broches, and other QC flaws in SK sockets well documented on this site.....
Yet another personal attack on SK owners, over SK QC issues, that is being ridiculous, and makes me wonder what modvates you to do so?

If someone is not happy with the QC on SK sockets what's it to you?
Why insult others?

 

[chipss36]

A little over spray is not what we are talking about, its one half painted, then one splattered, then not painted, everyone is different, seems you don't even own any? As I have to point this out, also the tear out.
Yep clearly an SK socket QC problem, and one SK has admitted to me that it is....
Nuf said.
But please do tell me more about my mental state, or how much I don't use my tools?

 

[Hiball]

You guys sure do have some pretty tools... LOL

@SK you might want to think about marketing a Paint touch up kit, you could make millions of GJ alone.

 

[chipss36]

Older s-k , have seen diesel work, marine work, and now in the hotrod/bike shop, and after 30 years other than very light rust, clearly have worn very well in a salty invornment, no paint was needed. But no they are not all that dirty. Always keep tools clean w a light oil or boshield.

 

[PJNJ]

You guys sure do have some pretty tools... LOL

@SK you might want to think about marketing a Paint touch up kit, you could make millions of GJ alone.

What is probably the best statement (and possible business opportunity) in this entire thread.

 

[bob15]

Yes they are flaws, name any other munfactuer that half painted sockets are the norm? as is broch tear out, undrilled broches, and other QC flaws in SK sockets well documented on this site.....
Yet another personal attack on SK owners, over SK QC issues, that is being ridiculous, and makes me wonder what modvates you to do so?

If someone is not happy with the QC on SK sockets what's it to you?
Why insult others?

What insult? What personal attack? I just don't see 'em.

As for the rest of your statements.....

First, try using the automatic spell check feature. Right click over the red underlined word and the proper spelling will come up. The left click and the proper spelled word will appear.

Now: companies that have I have seen which have "your type of flaws" with either broaching or inside coating that I've owned over the years: Bonney, Wright, Proto, Armstrong, New Britain, Billings, Mac and Snap On. Solution: use them. They will get dirty inside and I will never see "your flaw" again.

 

[bob15]

A little over spray is not what we are talking about, its one half painted, then one splattered, then not painted, everyone is different, seems you don't even own any? As I have to point this out, also the tear out.
Yep clearly an SK socket QC problem, and one SK has admitted to me that it is....
Nuf said.
But please do tell me more about my mental state, or how much I don't use my tools?

I never asked, nor do I care, about you mental state. Nor did I specifically ask you about your tools and usage. But you did get awfully touchy about it and not really sure why.....

Have you ever contacted SK about "your flaws"? Sent them GOOD pictures with what you consider a QC issue? Maybe you even apply for a job there as a QC inspector so these flawed tool never get out into the general public.

 

[chipss36]

I never asked, nor do I care, about you mental state. Nor did I specifically ask you about your tools and usage. But you did get awfully touchy about it and not really sure why.....

Have you ever contacted SK about "your flaws"? Sent them GOOD pictures with what you consider a QC issue? Maybe you even apply for a job there as a QC inspector so these flawed tool never get out into the general public.

Clearly you failed to read what I wrote, SK has admitted these are flaws, the idea that the end user is the last step in the QC process , will turn many to buy offshore tools for less.
Spell check or not pal, will not fix SK socket QC issues will it?
Talk about touchy, people have QC issues with a socket, and its people being touchy, people who can't spell, people who never use tools.....and on and on ....
Nope this is a SK socket QC problem its just that simple.

 

[Ryan]

You guys have way too much time on your hands...