What snap-on tools do you recommend?

[GutsnGlory]

I get 50% off tools for being in an automotive program and I was wondering if I should take advantage of some deals while I have the opportunity.

I mostly have craftsman everything because of how easy they are to find and the decent quality, but I plan on getting more suited tools for the future and when I get bigger into the field.

Also get blue point discounts.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Hanen42]

Flank Drive Plus wrenches

 

[edwardm]

Yea im new to this website and i had some old snap on tools left to me there really hudge 2 20 inch extension 1 ten inch extension. 1 inch 1/2 ratchet 2 inch 3/4 socket and another hudge socket if you no what these might be worth please let know. And was wondering how i post to something cant figure out how you do it thanks for your time

 

[John Timmins]

Guts, get quality snap ring pliars internal and external - nothing worse than ****** snap ring pliars . Ask anybody. Get them FAST !

You can upgrade wrenches or rachets etc. eventually

 

[tsonka]

Ratcheting screwdriver, x2 the wrenches, id get Snap On ratchets but Craftsman sockets atm.


Just dont spend it on a box .... use your discount on things that will make you money. A status symbol box comes after your established

 

[TAMPAGT07]

Ratchets, ratchets, and more ratchets.....

 

[buco]

Bump on the ratchets. Buy what your gonna use often.

Quality, quality, quality.

 

[TAMPAGT07]

Oh yeah...Flex sockets (1/4" and 3/8")...And brake line wrenches....Big time...

 

[Gotmayhem]

For that big of a discount I'd look at the 18v cordless impacts.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=682064&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

That's just me though. I'm a big fan of them and haven't found a similarly priced 1/2" cordless that has quite the same power.

Definitely a set of FD+ wrenches and play around with ratchets and see if you like them. Torque wrench? With a 50% discount I'd recommend a lot of stuff that I normally would recommend getting from industrial brands. I'd imagine you could pick up stuff like sockets, pliers, wrenches, just about everything for the same price or so as the no-name brands all while getting the S/O warranty. And name, if you're into that

Does anyone know if the student discount used to be bigger? I was just talking to someone about it the other day who said he got closer to a 75% discount "back in the day"

 

[neonlazer]

Ratchets were the first thing I fell for...

 

[ianguilly]

Screwdrivers.

 

[mattmankow]

PH3050 air hammer kit. Ratchets can be bought cheaper on Ebay.

 

[lbgradwell]

...And brake line wrenches....Big time...

The flare nut wrenches are about the only thing where there truly seems to be a consensus that SO is better. At least for domestic production; not sure how they would compare to the best from Germany or Japan...

I personally love the older style for sheer aesthetics!

Mine:

 

[MattPersman]

All the tools you think you might use daily all the basic hard line stuff to start with. most students don't have a huge budget but you essentials are key to getting started

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

TechAngles

 

[I van putski]

Ratchets
Screwdrivers
Flare nut wrenches
Torx sockets

 

[yjWrangler]

FD wrenches, ratchets, screwdrivers, and I really like the pwcs7 crimper/stripper.

 

[FiendFX]

i would get the apprentice package.

 

[CWP1616L]

1/4'' drive swivel sockets in 12 point, shallow depth.

1/4'' drive extension set.

 

[TAMPAGT07]

What snap-on tools do you recommend?

Easy question-------ALL OF THEM.....

 

[refried]

i would get the apprentice package.

It has a great selection of the most used tools, If you get them for 50% off thats a great deal

 

[crewchief888]

ratchets
flarenut wrenches IF you are really gonna need them
allen and torx bits

 

[FLRover]

325 and 725 impacts they will pay for themselves within 2 months.

Sockets in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2. Ratchets. Torque wrenches in atleast 3/8 and 1/2. A set of flankdrive wrenches. Don't waste your money on SAE stuff unless your going to industral or ag equipment. I've used my SAE tools only two times since I started in automotive and one of those times was fixing my 4 post lift!!!