OCD
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All the 14.4V power tools!! Love 'em...
Suggestions: Snap-On tools that worth buying
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All the 14.4V power tools!! Love 'em...
JohnDeere1
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I recommend the pliers highly none are better not even knipex I don't care what others say lol and screwdrivers those are game changers and like adapters like 3/8-1/2 etc that's what opened my eyes now I own tons of snap on tools and out of all this is what I think are best.
a52-830
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ok, i can't believe anyone has mentioned this, but i think that used snap-on tool boxes can be a great deal.
assuming, of course, the someone isn't looking for several thousand dollars for a 35 year old box with sliders rather than ball bearing slides. and assuming that the drawer configuration matches your needs. . . . .
assuming, of course, the someone isn't looking for several thousand dollars for a 35 year old box with sliders rather than ball bearing slides. and assuming that the drawer configuration matches your needs. . . . .
Agreed, I use the popular 3 piece plier set everyday, way more comfortable than the knipex stuff.
Snap on ratchets, 1/4 drive universal sockets, and hose picks also top the list of my favorite and most handy tools.
cherrybomb
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I have a 45 year old s.o. 3 drawer tool box that looks and works as good as the day it was new.It was traded in,I think my 35:00 was well spent.I also have a 3/8 drive F749 that I also like a lot.I don't have access to the truck,so I buy Proto,Williams or Wright.Life is too short for Chinese ****,reward yourself but spend wisely,GJ is good stuff.
Ign
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Their conical pitman arm puller. Although IIRC I've seen it as an OTC
jchetty
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Yup, yup, 1000x yup. I tried an OTC an it wasn't working well
Bought this one and couldn't believe how well it worked. Worked so well, I went from using it only for emergency repairs to using it for preventative maintenance
I have done 6 ball joints and this tool has paid for itself. I am not a pro- just a guy who listens to the tool recommendation on this site
Ratcheting screwdrivers. Ratchets. The more you use them the smoother they get. I have brand new Snap On ratchets that have horrible backdrag and well used ones that have virtually none. Most of my Snap On tools came from Ebay new in wraper for half price.
Bruce Amacker
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Flare nut wrenches. Any cheap stuff flexes and rounds the nut when you push hard........
Pretty much I'll echo that as a non-pro I am happy to own a few Snap-On ratchets, a ratcheting screw driver and a couple pliers. All were great purchases.
However, one not mentioned is their hex L keys. They seem to fit better than anything I've owned and they don't show any wear, so far, and it's been 5 or 6 years of use.
I have a set of hard handled screw drivers that were a year or two old but hardly used when I got them. They're in the same good condition as when I got them because they're like the 3rd or 4th option to put in or remove screws. They're an item I'd tell someone to pass on.
However, one not mentioned is their hex L keys. They seem to fit better than anything I've owned and they don't show any wear, so far, and it's been 5 or 6 years of use.
I have a set of hard handled screw drivers that were a year or two old but hardly used when I got them. They're in the same good condition as when I got them because they're like the 3rd or 4th option to put in or remove screws. They're an item I'd tell someone to pass on.
Firebrick43
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My opinion is that the snap super long needle nose pliers and their deep offset box end wrenches are great(really would like to try the stahlwille ones however).
I love the old 4 sided hardhandle screwdrivers better than any other and are thankfully still available (for a great price) as Williams.
The flare wrenches are hands down unequalled on rusty brake lines. I gave all the other brands away.
I find their ratchets are(maybe used to be) at the top, especially the 24" 1/2" flex head dual 80 and the tll72 1/4. I find I like sk tuff 1 better in 3/8 but would like to get the snappy 18" 3/8 ratchet. I would also like to see the new sk pear heads, look like they will beat the dual 80's.
Even though I have a full set of snap on wrenches at home, at work I have wrightgrips and like them better.
I find proto Allen and torx sockets longer lasting than snap on. I use the Allens every day all day. The down side is the smaller sizes you can't change the bits out. But they are much cheaper initially and a whole new socket is nearly what a snap on replacement bit cost. I bet I get three times the life out of the protos.
I own some snap on socket sets and see no advantage to them compared to SK in any size.
I like snap on (CDI) click type torque wrenches better than any thing else in the click type (have the whole set from 1/4" 30~ inch pounds to 1" drive 1000lbs). Although the precision instrument split beams are very nice to.
A one more, my father used and abused and now I use an 1974 l72t 3/4" ratchet with a 42" handle. It's changed 1000's of budd wheels with a 8' pipe on the handle with a 250lbs man bouncing up and down without failure. The flexing of the handle while doing this would make any man cringe but has never broken nor bent the handle. We have put a rebuild kit or two due to wear. I don't use a pipe anymore on it where I work but always chuckle when tightening a big bolt as its the longest wrench in the plant and can always imagine the cussing when someone else will have to remove it.
I love the old 4 sided hardhandle screwdrivers better than any other and are thankfully still available (for a great price) as Williams.
The flare wrenches are hands down unequalled on rusty brake lines. I gave all the other brands away.
I find their ratchets are(maybe used to be) at the top, especially the 24" 1/2" flex head dual 80 and the tll72 1/4. I find I like sk tuff 1 better in 3/8 but would like to get the snappy 18" 3/8 ratchet. I would also like to see the new sk pear heads, look like they will beat the dual 80's.
Even though I have a full set of snap on wrenches at home, at work I have wrightgrips and like them better.
I find proto Allen and torx sockets longer lasting than snap on. I use the Allens every day all day. The down side is the smaller sizes you can't change the bits out
. But they are much cheaper initially and a whole new socket is nearly what a snap on replacement bit cost. I bet I get three times the life out of the protos.I own some snap on socket sets and see no advantage to them compared to SK in any size.
I like snap on (CDI) click type torque wrenches better than any thing else in the click type (have the whole set from 1/4" 30~ inch pounds to 1" drive 1000lbs). Although the precision instrument split beams are very nice to.
A one more, my father used and abused and now I use an 1974 l72t 3/4" ratchet with a 42" handle. It's changed 1000's of budd wheels with a 8' pipe on the handle with a 250lbs man bouncing up and down without failure. The flexing of the handle while doing this would make any man cringe but has never broken nor bent the handle. We have put a rebuild kit or two due to wear. I don't use a pipe anymore on it where I work but always chuckle when tightening a big bolt as its the longest wrench in the plant and can always imagine the cussing when someone else will have to remove it.
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DeliveryGuy
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Snap On ratchets are great. When you only need a few ratchets, the price isn't such a big deal. It's also nice that they make a lot of specialty ratchets.
Their extra long double-box ratchet/non-ratchet wrenches are nice, too. Definitely worth the money.
I really like Snap On pliers. The price is similar to any of the other big brands, so the price isn't a big deal.
The pry bars and crown handled demo chisels are near indestructible.
Sockets and wrenches are where I draw the line. If you could get away with one or two "sets" it wouldn't be so bad. But, if you want to fill a couple drawers full of deep, shallow, chrome, impact, 12 and 6 point, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 sockets, it's not worth the money for a product that's not empirically better than the other high end brands.
And this is coming from a tool snob. I use sockets and wrenches all the way up to 1-1/8 so dropping a couple grand on a just a full set of wrenches is simply out of the question. If you only work on new Hondas, and only use 5 sizes, then a set of MM wrenches and 3/8 sockets up to 18mm is not a big deal.
Their extra long double-box ratchet/non-ratchet wrenches are nice, too. Definitely worth the money.
I really like Snap On pliers. The price is similar to any of the other big brands, so the price isn't a big deal.
The pry bars and crown handled demo chisels are near indestructible.
Sockets and wrenches are where I draw the line. If you could get away with one or two "sets" it wouldn't be so bad. But, if you want to fill a couple drawers full of deep, shallow, chrome, impact, 12 and 6 point, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 sockets, it's not worth the money for a product that's not empirically better than the other high end brands.
And this is coming from a tool snob. I use sockets and wrenches all the way up to 1-1/8 so dropping a couple grand on a just a full set of wrenches is simply out of the question. If you only work on new Hondas, and only use 5 sizes, then a set of MM wrenches and 3/8 sockets up to 18mm is not a big deal.
****, I completely forgot... the strikable pry bars are THE BEST! I have a full set after buying one used and absolutely abusing it. They're impressive. Strikable is the way to go when it comes to pry bars.
1950mercury
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3/8 drive locking wobble extensions
crewchief888
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i have 2 sets of SO friction slide boxes, and a set of roller slide boxes sitting in my garage. the 2 sets of friction slide boxes were heavily used and abused in a heavy eq shop for years. one set is from the 70's with all it's original slides, the other set i bought new in '86 and replaced one set of slides in it about 10 years ago.
the roller slide boxes i bought new in '95, and have always been garage boxes.
i'll take a good pair of friction slides over the consumer grade roller slides that are out there now...
^yep nothing wrong with quality friction slides .
Don't think snapon battery or air tools are worth it, plenty equal and better options out there and better cost service parts too .
Ratchets are superb if using them every day and likely make use of lifetime warranty
Flare nut wrenches are good one
swivel sockets are good one
Don't think snapon battery or air tools are worth it, plenty equal and better options out there and better cost service parts too .
Ratchets are superb if using them every day and likely make use of lifetime warranty
Flare nut wrenches are good one
swivel sockets are good one
Parrothead
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As someone who owns a Snap On ratcheting screwdriver, pass. If you want a ratcheting screwdriver get the Husky, it's much cheaper and I like it better.
tonyciambrone
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Long Ratchets
Long Pattern Wrenches (I don't own, but they are really nice)
Impact Swivel Adapters/ Regular Impact adapters
Everything else I'd rather buy other brands.
I feel sorry for people who love their air and power tools. They do look really cool though.
Long Pattern Wrenches (I don't own, but they are really nice)
Impact Swivel Adapters/ Regular Impact adapters
Everything else I'd rather buy other brands.
I feel sorry for people who love their air and power tools. They do look really cool though.
crewchief888
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i agree on SO cordless tools, not enough warranty for me, and high priced...
SO impacts aint on my list of "worth it". altho, i have a few SO air tools..
i like SO ratchets, my "go to" is a long flex head comfort grip,
mac/matco and SO for most of my flare nut wrenches, i dont use them often, but id really like a wrench that doesnt spread open, round off the fitting and leave me cussing with ****** knuckles.
as far as swivel sockets, SO chrome are the best choice, but for impat swivels i prefer matco
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visionguru
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Thanks to all of you for the helpful suggestions. Here are my snap on ratchets as a result. Guess I'm done with Snap on ratchets for a while.
Impressions:
(1) the 24" 1/2" dr flex is the most impressive ratchet, superb!
(2) 3/8" flex, excellent. Love the smooth yet damped ratcheting sound.
(3) The 1/4" dr is just so so, similar to those $15 72-tooth ratchets in terms of the feel of ratcheting mechanism. Not sure it's appropriate for Snap On to call it "dual 80" while actually has 72 teeth.
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The soft handles are a life saver when you don't have a heated garage in the winter. That metal is cold!