Snap-On tools

[burntnova]

I just bought a few snap-on socket sets and they are all etched with someones etching Is there anyway to remove the guys etching so mine will be the only etching on the tools?

 

[Hiball]

I just bought a few snap-on socket sets and they are all etched with someones etching. Is there anyway I can turn them into snap-on and get an unetched set. Or will they only exchange broken tools?

LOL... Just use them, You bought used tools and if its still works why do you think they should warrant it?

 

[stltikn]

'nuff said!

 

[chadster1]

I just bought a few snap-on socket sets and they are all etched with someones etching. Is there anyway I can turn them into snap-on and get an unetched set. Or will they only exchange broken tools?

I just bought a Chevy Pickup and the odometer has 100,000 miles on it and there are these chips and dings in the paint. Can I take it to a dealer and exchange it for a new one without all the miles on it without paying anything?

 

[t100]

just break 'em

 

[JSBriggs]

You could try to take them back where you got them from.

-Jeff

 

[hofferwood]

I just bought a Chevy Pickup and the odometer has 100,000 miles on it and there are these chips and dings in the paint. Can I take it to a dealer and exchange it for a new one without all the miles on it without paying anything?

I tryed that with my 97 Malibu, all they had were NEW STYLE ones. I said "FORGET IT"
Chuck

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

I just bought a Chevy Pickup and the odometer has 100,000 miles on it and there are these chips and dings in the paint. Can I take it to a dealer and exchange it for a new one without all the miles on it without paying anything?

Now I know you are lying, Snap On dealers don't drive used car's

 

[brian90505]

I just bought a few snap-on socket sets and they are all etched with someones etching. Is there anyway I can turn them into snap-on and get an unetched set. Or will they only exchange broken tools?

You kinda answered your own question

 

[burntnova]

lol...smartasses....lol

Ok I definately deserved all that. Is there any way I can remove the guys etching without butchering the finish? I would like to put my etching on the tool so I don't want his on the tools too. I was thinking of just using my dremel to go over his etching.

 

[Ford12508]

Why would you want to get them changed out for new ones? You bought them with etchings because it was cheaper probably, why didn't you just buy new ones to begin with if you wanted new ones?

Ever been screwed out of money? Just letting you know you are screwing Snap On and possibly a dealer out of money if you think you deserve new sockets.

 

[JPRACING]

Find a snap on truck and ask him and he might want a couple of $$ to exchange them, or maybe buy something from him, but if you get new one don't engrave them in case you want to sell them later on just my 2 cents.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

I believe that most snappy dealers are far from wealthy

 

[JPRACING]

I believe that most snappy dealers are far from wealthy

Snap on dealers in my area are very wealthy NY NJ

 

[treasureseeker]

The Snap On dealer who sold me a set of sockets that the chrome peeled on some said to press a ball bearing into the socket and after they crack he would warranty then. A couple of decades later I still have the original sockets. I never got around to cracking them and now have no access to a press but have the time to do that.

 

[Stick Figure]

If it were easy to remove someone else etched in name, then there would be no point to etching them in the first place.

Personally i just live with it on the used tools i've gotten. Just take a pic of them in your box, and then if there is ever a question of who's sockets they are, you have proof that you really are the owner of Mr. X's sockets.

 

[yellowbox]

I believe that most snappy dealers are far from wealthy

i bet they make more than you or me ........and they do not get dirty

 

[nate379]

Dremel with sanding pad or grinder pad will remove it.

Do it all the time at work when tools are put in a different toolbox (all the tools are etched with a code assigned to a box)

Sure it won't look brand spanking new, but oh darn... it's a tool, use it.

 

[justinmc]

I personally try to avoid etched tools.. including etching my own stuff. However I come across stuff thats etched all the time and have some in my box. I don't worry about it. Unless you are worried the guys suddenly gonna claim you stole his tools. If you were that worried just get him to write you a bill of sale.

Oh and somewhere around here there is a thread where someone wet sanded and polished out some very light etching on some S/O wrenches.. however I wouldn't probably go through all the effort especially one socket at a time.