Sk x frame wrench finish flaws!

[toolaholic]

Hi all, got a 9/16 and 15mm to go with my 12mm-14mm and 1/2 inch x frame wrenches. I got them through coastal tool supply. They were drop shipped from SK. I won't return the 15 as the flaws are minor. Posted just to share.

 

[IUEC Medic]

Photos?

 

[toolaholic]

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[toolaholic]

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[toolaholic]

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[IUEC Medic]

That *****. If you send them a photo they might just send you out a new one.

 

[CNGsaves]

Where are the "flaws" as those look cleaner than silverware I eat with ??!!

 

[toolaholic]

Where are the "flaws" as those look cleaner than silverware I eat with ??!!

dents on edge of wrench

 

[LXCam]

I think a complete hissy fit is in order.












But for what they cost....

 

[toolaholic]

I think a complete hissy fit is in order.












But for what they cost....

. I paid 19.95 a piece plus around $10 shipping. $49 and some change for a 9/16 and a 15mm. I figure the 1/2 ,9/16 and 12-15mm that I have will cover a lot.

 

[Brownsfan]

Let the Sk QC bashing begin in 3...2...1.

 

[toolaholic]

Let the Sk QC bashing begin in 3...2...1.

Haha! I actually ordered these around New Years and had to wait for them. Guess they can't be too picky in QC. These wrenches are in demand. Gotta ship em out!

 

[espyking83]

Are you seriously being serious here

 

[kunkernator]

Guys, everyone has their own opinion about what quality should look like. Normally I stay out of these threads, but in all honesty, if it is flawed, it is flawed.

I would swing either way, if the OP decides to pursue a warranty on the wrench, it is with good cause. If not, it is still plenty useable.

Let us know

 

[espyking83]

. I paid 19.95 a piece plus around $10 shipping. $49 and some change for a 9/16 and a 15mm. I figure the 1/2 ,9/16 and 12-15mm that I have will cover a lot.

If you like to piece together ratcheting wrench sets you should try punching yourself in the balls.


Man, like the most expensive thing in tools to buy one at a time, save up for christs sake.

 

[toolaholic]

I'd like to know how that kind of stuff happens during manufacture.

 

[toolaholic]

If you like to piece together ratcheting wrench sets you should try punching yourself in the balls.


Man, like the most expensive thing in tools to buy one at a time, save up for christs sake.

I got the first couple cheap on eBay. I think they were promo wrenches. Then I ordered the 2 (9/16 and 15mm) from coastal. I have 6 sizes I really use for the price of a set.

 

[espyking83]

I'd like to know how that kind of stuff happens during manufacture.

It doesnt, more than likely shipping. They're probably returns that were re-sold. So does everyone perform CSI analysis on every single set they buy from every company or is just exclusive to SK? The SK hype has went overboard since SK day started, but man, there is a scratch in every brand new set from Harbor Freight to Snap On. This is a bit excessive.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

I'd like to know how that kind of stuff happens during manufacture.

Probably the guy grinding the forging... a little slip and you have a nick.

 

[Fedwrench]

I get that new tools should be perfect out of the wrapper and that new tools are expensive but, I wouldn't get too excited over those pictured flaws. I mean after a week of being dropped, used daily, and whatever else happens at work, those flaws will blend right in with the rest of the scratches, nicks, and finish wear.

 

[espyking83]

Probably the guy grinding the forging... a little slip and you have a nick.

No grinder leaves a knick like that. Thats a ding if ive ever seen one

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

I get that new tools should be perfect out of the wrapper and that new tools are expensive but, I wouldn't get too excited over those pictured flaws. I mean after a week of being dropped, used daily, and whatever else happens at work, those flaws will blend right in with the rest of the scratches, nicks, and finish wear.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

No grinder leaves a knick like that. Thats a ding if ive ever seen one

Being sarcastic, honestly I can barely tell looking on my phone. Though I can't see that happening in shipping either... even if Amazon shipped it

 

[espyking83]

Being sarcastic, honestly I can barely tell looking on my phone. Though I can't see that happening in shipping either... even if Amazon shipped it

Ive seen some ****** humdingers in my time from amazon lol


But in all seriousness, if that ding isnt uncomfortable in your hands I'd just call it a wrench.

 

[toolaholic]

I posted the pics cause it's the first time I've seen this type of flaw. And I have hazet, stahlwile , proto,older sk, craftsman and even some Napa long pattern wrenches. And of course gearwrench

 

[espyking83]

I know man, just busting your balls. I feel for you, but I find **** in every single set I buy from all manufacturers. Ive returned stuff liek than when I first started buying premium tools, but theres always another one in the next set. And the only thing gained was lost time I could have been using the perfectly good tool I sent away for warranty.

 

[toolaholic]

I know man, just busting your balls. I feel for you, but I find **** in every single set I buy from all manufacturers. Ive returned stuff liek than when I first started buying premium tools, but theres always another one in the next set. And the only thing gained was lost time I could have been using the perfectly good tool I sent away for warranty.

yes it doesn't pay to send it back. 15mm is a size I use often do it will see wear and tear.

 

[DSLTRK]

No grinder leaves a knick like that. Thats a ding if ive ever seen one

Looks more like an issue with the forging. Probably had a little bit of oxide in the press and didn't get a clean forge.

I'm OCD by all means but to me that flaw is nothing...nothing, for something made on a 150 ton press, hand ground & then hand polished.


Use it, enjoy it, it's going to get beat up anyways.

If I was in your shoes i'd write a letter to SK corporate letting them know to keep a better eye out for QC than request a new one. All that does (getting a replacement) is raise the cost of them doing business> more expensive tools.

 

[jt777]

Just my input. I buy tools to use them, if they gave a major flaw I'll return them. Unless i feel that chip cutting into my hand while using it i would keep it. Most ratcheting tools get dings from swinging them.

 

[shockwave]

I really would not worry about the beam finish issues and cosmetic issues happen and my tools are not for looks I have a set of Matco wrenches have scratches after a week but do its purpose

 

[derosa]

I'd like to know how that kind of stuff happens during manufacture.

Watching the snap-on videos of how wrenches are made I'm surprised there aren't more like this one, after the forging they show the still glowing metal being dumped in with other wrenches. Several times they show wrenches at various stages just getting dumped together. I'd have thought the hot metal would be prone to more of these types of dents. Cool video to watch and amazed me that every wrench didn't get a little damage.

 

[anndel]

Drop ship huh? Drop ship literally

 

[The Toolest Guy]

there is a scratch in every brand new set from Harbor Freight to Snap On. This is a bit excessive.

I find **** in every single set I buy from all manufacturers.

You'd be advised to stop buying these 'high quality' USA made tools then.

I have several a number of wrench sets that are actually made to a high standard from Japan and none of them have any flaws. Neither do any of the German made wrench sets either.

I understand wanting to support your fellow (Mexican) American factory workers. But why lie to yourself and say that USA made is better than any where else when it is evident that the quality control is lacking behind that of even Taiwan.
I like good quality items. Certain things made by small local companies I will buy made here in Australia. But once it gets to factory level production I will go out of my way to buy the non Australian version. Cars are one example. I won't buy any vehicles that are assembled by some Australian high school drop out. The quality suffers and that can be evidenced by seeing how many problems they have compared to the Japanese assembled vehicles from the same make.

Tool makers are claiming a premium to sell their made in USA tools and for the price they should be held accountable. A flaw is not acceptable and I bet the upper management of these companies would side with me.

 

[Strouty]

I get that new tools should be perfect out of the wrapper and that new tools are expensive but, I wouldn't get too excited over those pictured flaws. I mean after a week of being dropped, used daily, and whatever else happens at work, those flaws will blend right in with the rest of the scratches, nicks, and finish wear.

Wait, so you guys use these tools? I just like to look at the shiny bits. If you use them, then you have to polish them, it is much easier to just not use them.

 

[Jim Diesel]

Yeah that would annoy me too. However it wouldn't take long with normal use for it to be scuffed up like all the rest. If it was mine i wouldn't worry about returning it.

 

[Allaround]

Yeah ? Try handing a chopper guy one of his bike parts back like that after he paid to have it re-chromed and see how that works out for you. Tell him " It'll just get scratched at bike week anyway. Why worry ?"
Put your dentist on speed dial first.

Tell them to send you a wrench and a shipping box and you'll send it(them?) back when the new one get's to you.

 

[JonDick13926]

Yeah ? Try handing a chopper guy one of his bike parts back like that after he paid to have it re-chromed and see how that works out for you. Tell him " It'll just get scratched at bike week anyway. Why worry ?"
Put your dentist on speed dial first.

Tell them to send you a wrench and a shipping box and you'll send it(them?) back when the new one get's to you.

Even if the wrench got sent back (I wouldn't bother, I've gotten similar "flawed" wrenches new from Snap On and Wright), I would be amazed if they agreed to a deal like that. For good reason, their policy seems to be that you ship a tool to them first, and then they ship a replacement to you. Not the other way around.

 

[gdocktor3]

You'd be advised to stop buying these 'high quality' USA made tools then.

I have several a number of wrench sets that are actually made to a high standard from Japan and none of them have any flaws. Neither do any of the German made wrench sets either.

I understand wanting to support your fellow (Mexican) American factory workers. But why lie to yourself and say that USA made is better than any where else when it is evident that the quality control is lacking behind that of even Taiwan.
I like good quality items. Certain things made by small local companies I will buy made here in Australia. But once it gets to factory level production I will go out of my way to buy the non Australian version. Cars are one example. I won't buy any vehicles that are assembled by some Australian high school drop out. The quality suffers and that can be evidenced by seeing how many problems they have compared to the Japanese assembled vehicles from the same make.

Tool makers are claiming a premium to sell their made in USA tools and for the price they should be held accountable. A flaw is not acceptable and I bet the upper management of these companies would side with me.

Do you know how many Aussies I see on here talking about what they had to go through to get their USA made Snap On tools?

 

[The Toolest Guy]

Do you know how many Aussies I see on here talking about what they had to go through to get their USA made Snap On tools?

Let me guess. They had to select the items they wanted and fill in some shipping and credit card information? Yup. There is plenty of lazy people here in Australia just like any other country.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/catalog.asp?store=australia

This is 2016. It's really not hard to get any practical product so long as you don't live in a 3rd world country.
I've bought plenty of items that the manufacturer even states does not ship international. You use a freight forwarder.
You see in todays world we have access to almost instant telephone connections, internet, services that cater specifically for international shipping, credit cards and a whole host of other technologies and services which make things convenient for us. Unless you are trying to buy from a 3rd world country there really is no problem and if you consider speaking with a freight forwarder or overseas shop as 'going through so much' then it is likely you are on welfare and I don't really care what you have to say anyway.

 

[gdocktor3]

Let me guess. They had to select the items they wanted and fill in some shipping and credit card information? Yup. There is plenty of lazy people here in Australia just like any other country.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/catalog.asp?store=australia

This is 2016. It's really not hard to get any practical product so long as you don't live in a 3rd world country.
I've bought plenty of items that the manufacturer even states does not ship international. You use a freight forwarder.
You see in todays world we have access to almost instant telephone connections, internet, services that cater specifically for international shipping, credit cards and a whole host of other technologies and services which make things convenient for us. Unless you are trying to buy from a 3rd world country there really is no problem and if you consider speaking with a freight forwarder or overseas shop as 'going through so much' then it is likely you are on welfare and I don't really care what you have to say anyway.

YES exactly my point. Snap On tools are made in the USA. If such great tools can be bought in Taiwan and elsewhere, why are Australians going through so much trouble to get them?