what to buy

[75ford]

i have about 400 dollars to spend on the SO truck what should i get?
i was thinking the CT761, witch is currently on sale for 409
or a 10pc sae flank drive plus wrench set
any suggestions, meet with my dealer tomorrow

 

[ihateminimumwage]

All depends on what you do, what you already have, and what you want. My recommendations from personal use:

4pc Miniature Pick Set Instinct Soft Grip
Ratcheting Screwdriver
Roto Ratchets - 1/4" drive, 3/8" drive or 3/8" drive in the 1/4" body

 

[Jason280]

Snap On credit, or actually cash in pocket??

 

[zkling]

What do you need that can justify being Snap On? I'd start there.

 

[jakemac]

What can you buy ? ............... A map to the nearest Harbor Freight.

 

[zkling]

What can you buy ? ............... A map to the nearest Harbor Freight.

Don't forget a few Snap On badges to slap on your new HF tool box and cart.

 

[Wamsutta]

Somebody just won a CT761 on ebay for $139.45

The wrenches sure look like they'd last longer, although I'd rather have the smooth open ends unless I'm dealing with rust buckets all day.

 

[nicksnothereman]

i have about 400 dollars to spend on the SO truck what should i get?
i was thinking the CT761, witch is currently on sale for 409
or a 10pc sae flank drive plus wrench set
any suggestions, meet with my dealer tomorrow

Why you need wrenches would be my question.

People always swear by the ratchets so I'd say get a new ratchet and just keep the rest of the money. If you insist on snap on.

Cordless impact I lol. 3/8" I lol harder. Though you are in a rust place. It's just if it's necessary to use an impact why the heck would you use 3/8 in the first place instead of 1/2. Also if you can break it with a cordless electric in 3/8 you can definitely break it by hand in 1/2 just saying. Does snap on got an electric impact (possibly rand?) get one of those, the cost ain't too bad on some of those.

 

[wild cowboy]

I would only buy tools where Snap-On is a lot better than any another brand, and that is NOT ratchets. Great ratchets are popping up everywhere these days, they are like mushrooms! It's not 1995 any more!

Tools like Torx bit sockets that love to get twisted and ruined from impact use would be a better bet!

 

[Mohawk Dave]

i would only buy tools where snap-on is a lot better than any another brand, and that is not ratchets.

haha.

 

[Scimmia]

Cordless impact I lol. 3/8" I lol harder. Though you are in a rust place. It's just if it's necessary to use an impact why the heck would you use 3/8 in the first place instead of 1/2. Also if you can break it with a cordless electric in 3/8 you can definitely break it by hand in 1/2 just saying. Does snap on got an electric impact (possibly rand?) get one of those, the cost ain't too bad on some of those.

Let's both take apart the top end of an engine. I get a 3/8 impact, you get a 1/2 ratchet. See who finishes first.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Let's both take apart the top end of an engine. I get a 3/8 impact, you get a 1/2 ratchet. See who finishes first.

Damn! I love my M12 3/8 impact, and my M18 3/8 impact. (Also have the big M18 1/2 impact).

Those 3/8 are a damn delight to use. Quick and easy.

But, I'd say get Milwaukee for cordless, as it has a huge line of tools and killer warranty, 5 year. And more cost effective.

End Rant.

And like WC said, torx set is a damn good start.

 

[L.Cheapo]

SnapOn flare nut wrenches are hard to beat.

 

[RedneckWelder]

3/8" I lol harder. Though you are in a rust place. It's just if it's necessary to use an impact why the heck would you use 3/8 in the first place instead of 1/2

Because you can fit a 3/8 impact into places that a typical 1/2 gun is too large for, plus it'll save a hell of a lot of time vs. a ratchet.

The 3/8 impact is my most used tool, by far.

 

[wild cowboy]

SnapOn flare nut wrenches are hard to beat.

so are Craftsman raised panel for about 12% of the price! - never had them fail to break a fastener or round one in 40 years! (though I do Kroil the rusty stuff first)

 

[1950mercury]

so are Craftsman raised panel for about 12% of the price! - never had them fail to break a fastener or round one in 40 years! (though I do Kroil the rusty stuff first)

Craftman raised panel line wrenches spread open almost as fast as you typing your next useless,wrong,its my world and your breathing my air response on gj.

 

[ChrisPace]

I love the 10 piece flank drive sets. You will be happy with that purchase.


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[AceofSpad3s]

I would not buy snap on flank drive, you can get a set of wrightgrip wrenches for $200 ish. Woodstockva did a video comparison of the two.

 

[L.Cheapo]

so are Craftsman raised panel for about 12% of the price! - never had them fail to break a fastener or round one in 40 years! (though I do Kroil the rusty stuff first)

I went to sears before the snapon truck. All of them were made in china and had all the hallmarks of the best work a 6 year old could do. I needed to replace some rusty brake lines, not pick my nose.

I will agree with you on the Kroil, however. Sili-Kroil is what I use. It's like awesome in a can.

 

[wild cowboy]

I went to sears before the snapon truck. All of them were made in china and had all the hallmarks of the best work a 6 year old could do. I needed to replace some rusty brake lines, not pick my nose.

I will agree with you on the Kroil, however. Sili-Kroil is what I use. It's like awesome in a can.

I was referring to old Craftsman USA -v- or =v=
they don't spread, period.
easily found on ebay at good prices

Have no idea about Craftsman made in China, would never buy them. I save China for the few things they do well, HF toolboxes and floor jacks, for example.

 

[SantaAna12]

I would save your credit and apply it to the best bogo deals as they come up.

 

[BK13]

Not a bad choice. For me, knowing where I'm short, tool wise, I would get the gold HD Torx removal set (209EFTXBY) and see if I could talk my driver into some combination of an FBF80, FLL80 and/or F80.

 

[n8n]

so are Craftsman raised panel for about 12% of the price! - never had them fail to break a fastener or round one in 40 years! (though I do Kroil the rusty stuff first)

Really? Cman RPs are the reason my flare wrenches are now Snap-On (SAE) and SK (metric) Quite simply, RPs ****.

My pick would be ratcheting screwdrivers (both regular and stubby) as they are fantastic and used on eBay they still go for >75% of new, so there's no deals to be had. Then use the rest on ratchets because SO ratchets are also really freakin' nice.

 

[n8n]

I was referring to old Craftsman USA -v- or =v=
they don't spread, period.
easily found on ebay at good prices

Have no idea about Craftsman made in China, would never buy them. I save China for the few things they do well, HF toolboxes and floor jacks, for example.

Quite simply ********. I bought my line wrenches back in the late 90s and they still spread like a $5 ******.

 

[afazz]

I will add another vote for flare nut wrenches. If you live in a climate where winter exists, Snap-on flare nut wrenches are definitely worth the price. Check the location of anyone who agrees and disagrees, not just in this thread but others as well, and you will see a strong correlation between cold (rusty) climates and the popularity of top quality flare nut wrenches.

 

[red97k1500]

I would buy cj119 Pittman arm puller,and an a78 pilot bearing puller....I would spend it on pullers and bearing splitters

 

[92integra]

400 is most of a 3/8ths techangle torque wrench. i'd get that bad boy, more and more fastners are stretch to yield.

 

[XxToolAholicxX]

I say go to Harbor Freight and buy allot.

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I am a ToolAholic,Sometimes I Regret it, Especially when the Toolman wont give me no credit

 

[1950mercury]

I was referring to old Craftsman USA -v- or =v=
they don't spread, period.
easily found on ebay at good prices

Have no idea about Craftsman made in China, would never buy them. I save China for the few things they do well, HF toolboxes and floor jacks, for example.

How about some pics the v series line wrenches that you have. Or are they just more bs. Im not saying they never made a v series line wrech but ive never seen them

 

[BK13]

These threads constantly amaze/annoy me. The premise of the thread is the OP has around 400 to spend ON THE SNAP ON TRUCK. When did SO trucks start selling obsolete Craftsman wrenches? When did trucks begin selling 'a whole bunch' of Harbor Freight tools? I don't know why he has $400 to spend on the truck... Truck credit, maybe? Doesn't really matter why, that's what he says he has.

 

[1950mercury]

Locking extensions,dead blow ballpeins,mid length sockets

 

[Hammer1963]

These threads constantly amaze/annoy me. The premise of the thread is the OP has around 400 to spend ON THE SNAP ON TRUCK. When did SO trucks start selling obsolete Craftsman wrenches? When did trucks begin selling 'a whole bunch' of Harbor Freight tools? I don't know why he has $400 to spend on the truck... Truck credit, maybe? Doesn't really matter why, that's what he says he has.

Well said and 100% AGREED!
To answer the question, Talon grip needle nose pliers, ratcheting screwdriver, small deadblow mallets