snap-on set...different logos?
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billymade
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I would look at the snap-on date code; I bet they are different... wouldn't surprise me if they are moving to the etched vs. the stamped...
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14884
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14884
Zrexxer
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Oh hell, I'm not thrilled to see they've started laser marking like Channellock...
I've never seen different logos mixed in the same package, but looks like they've changed their method and started making up some new sets with some of each.
More curious is the fact that the stamped one in the picture isn't even the most current logo font.
I've never seen different logos mixed in the same package, but looks like they've changed their method and started making up some new sets with some of each.
More curious is the fact that the stamped one in the picture isn't even the most current logo font.
toolmaker1
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Great, now the laser etching will be worn off in a year and Bye Bye warranty
Buckgnarly
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Sell it on Ebay for 1,000,000!
redwrench60
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This *****. I hate laser engraving on guns, tools, just about everything. It seems cheap, wears off and makes id difficult later. They've been creeping this way for a while, looks like we can expect more..GRRRRRRR
God forbid, we spend alot of money on Snap on Tools and they can't even aford to stamp their name on them! Whats next? Make all SO in china to save some more money? But im sure they will lower the price because of lower production cost(yeah right)!
warmpancakes
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easier to remove the USA mark from the laser program then make a new stamp
fordbroncodave
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did you get that from snapon online or tooltruck or ebay?
I had this EXACT same thing happen to me with the same set! I got them from the Snap-On website. I sent them an email telling explaining that I was a little upset that my new set didn't have matching logos and that I was not a big fan of the laser etching. They replied by mailing me out a new laser etched replacement to make a matched set and didn't say anything about the laser etching.
PowerGenGuy
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Had similar thing happen to a set of universal sockets from gray, 2 were marked differently then the rest, even had different pins, bought set through distributor!
rt dak
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Pretty sure he got it off eBay. I saw the same set/pictures on there a few days ago.
It looks like the etched ones are 2011; I can't seem to find a date code on the stamped piece.
Ebay
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William Payne
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The stamped logo in that picture is the old script logo I didn't think they still used that?
I hope they arent going to laser etched logos, if they are going to change logos go to the old script logo.
I hope they arent going to laser etched logos, if they are going to change logos go to the old script logo.
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Heavy Metal Doctor
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I've seen mixxed styles of logos and differrent date codes within the same sets which came right off the tool truck. I allways assumed it was just a manufacturing thing - they made 1000 of each item at initial production, but then more of one sold so when they went to assemble sets they had to get that item from a newer production run than the rest....no big deal.....
I will admit, though, I don't care for the laser etching at all....
I will admit, though, I don't care for the laser etching at all....
MoToys
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This is what I thought and I agree laser etching *****.
OP, is the one that is laser etched missing the patent #? Only reason I ask is, I decided to check the bay and ran across these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-SNAP-ON-..._Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a15ce04d2
Then I found an old set... but the tray is different?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-Crowfo..._Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item45fde11c0f
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OP, is the one that is laser etched missing the patent #? Only reason I ask is, I decided to check the bay and ran across these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-SNAP-ON-..._Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a15ce04d2
Then I found an old set... but the tray is different?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-Crowfo..._Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item45fde11c0f
The laser etched ones DO NOT have patent numbers on them.
The stamped one seems to have a thinner wall between the drive hole and wrench end.
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crewchief888
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i have a box end ratcheting wrench that is lazer etched on one side, and stamped on the other....
Check this out, just pop'd up on the bay. older 936 ratchets, with a f80 in the package.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-on-3-P..._Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item4ab0f8901b
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-on-3-P..._Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item4ab0f8901b