I've been ordering a ton of stuff through snap-on's sep program, got this torque wrench about a month ago. I am wondering if they sent me a quality control reject because I'm getting it for such a steep discount. The 'OFF' stamp is almost non-existent and the chrome on the ratchet head is full of pits. The chrome on the rest of it is flawless. Any of you guys have the same issue? I've been using it for the last month so its too late to return it
Snap-ON forgot to stamp OFF
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warmpancakes
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forgot off but they remembered USA thats weird, Just send it back they will swap it
2JZGTESC300
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That's probably the first Snap On ratchet that I've seen with so man pin holes.
G1GRANDEUR
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even HF ratchets have better finish then that. 
RedFordTruck
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If you dont want it I will gladly take it off your hands... 
If you dont want it I will gladly take it off your hands...
I love US made tools as much or more than most people but I would not touch that.
synergy321
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What about left handed threaded nuts?
Nosferatu
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You got an ultra-rare "error". It's worth thousands!!
dankicksass
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SEP tools are picked from the warehouse same as any other Snap-On Industrial order. They're not out to get you.
Brian_B_
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Someone would pay big for it.
One of the last few years that sears printed the big thick catalog...some of them shipped out with half of it backwards and upside down. They were selling for a ton of money.
willhollin
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That would not happen in Taiwan!
supersteve
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I wonder if the "off" stamp is a victim of overzealous polishing, trying to get rid of the pinholes before plating. You see this from time to time with poorly refinished guns.
byoungblood
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No kidding. Put it up on eBay with "RARE, WOW, LOOK!" in the title and you'll probably get enough to buy two or three of them new.
spongerich
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That's weird. They remembered to stamp it on my Channellocks...
fordbroncodave
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i would keep it. with it saying USA on the head is rare for a dual 80.
Murphy4570
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Hell, I have a combination ratcheting wrench in 16mm where the box wrench ratchet end was drilled off-center. Snap-On does goof up from time to time.
I would only bother to warranty something if it affected its functionality, but that's just me.
I would only bother to warranty something if it affected its functionality, but that's just me.
billymade
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You paid for a brand new tool; it should be correct and finished to that standard... glad you got a good one for a warranty. I have been seeing more QC issues like this lately.. go figure!
Cryptic1911
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Impossible! That's a fake.. Everyone knows Snap-On can do no wrong
FunkyfullWidth
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I would definately try to sell it on ebay with a reserve for a new one... plus shipping... do a short 3 or 4 day auction... Ya never know.... As mentioned, RARE!! WOW!! LOOK!!... I can't help but look at those, even though 99% are quite original... ha ha.
Thats one of the reasons I love old-school SO torque wrenches, the 36 tooth head is still stamped usa