When you can't afford SO...

[CNGsaves]

^ ^ ^ Good warranty information that spells out all we need to know.

What is missing . . . . OP doesn't like fact that WARRANTIES don't have language that will cover any AND all garage sale or estate sale broken tools that OP can find so he can warranty them for new stuff. Also, OP wants above WARRANTIES to say that ABUSE of tools is just fine and dandy . . . . . "no problem we'll replace your long combo wrench when you use it as a crowbar" . . .
. . . Not gonna happen.

end / goosechase /

 

[CWP1616L]

Snap-On tools are still cheaper than everything else in the world. Why? Because at the end of the day you get to keep them and you can physically touch them. The same cannot be said for gasoline, food, car insurance, trash pick up, water, mortgage payment, car payment, property taxes, medical insurance, life insurance, electricity, natural gas, phone, internet service, baby sitter, cable TV, ......

 

[redwrench60]

Snap-On tools are still cheaper than everything else in the world. Why? Because at the end of the day you get to keep them and you can physically touch them. The same cannot be said for gasoline, food, car insurance, trash pick up, water, mortgage payment, car payment, property taxes, medical insurance, life insurance, electricity, natural gas, phone, internet service, baby sitter, cable TV, ......

He's got a good point.

 

[Nanashi]

If your a pro wrencher nothing beats snap on FD+. Now we are just talking combo style wrenches because their opened end is strong. Any other style wrench that's got a decent name behind it should work just fine. I live my gear wrench flex head wrenches but I rarely use the open end because it spreads way to easy.

Oh and for the haters snap on end thread.

Also people seem to forget that this tool purchase is probably going to last you 20-30 years break $300 up over 30 years and see of it's expensive. Heck my boots cost $120 and they barely lasted a year.

 

[AV tinker er]

Snap-On tools are still cheaper than everything else in the world. Why? Because at the end of the day you get to keep them and you can physically touch them. The same cannot be said for gasoline, food, car insurance, trash pick up, water, mortgage payment, car payment, property taxes, medical insurance, life insurance, electricity, natural gas, phone, internet service, baby sitter, cable TV, ......

Try living without food.......
Just sayin

 

[Loscaldazar]

Try living without food.......
Just sayin

You're on garage journal. Try living without tools....


Wait....

 

[foreverfalcon40]

If your a pro wrencher nothing beats snap on FD+. Now we are just talking combo style wrenches because their opened end is strong. Any other style wrench that's got a decent name behind it should work just fine. I live my gear wrench flex head wrenches but I rarely use the open end because it spreads way to easy.

Oh and for the haters snap on end thread.

Also people seem to forget that this tool purchase is probably going to last you 20-30 years break $300 up over 30 years and see of it's expensive. Heck my boots cost $120 and they barely lasted a year.

Thanks for the input on GW, oddly enough with all the sets I have from the beginning of time I can't remember one time where I used the opened end. Guess it is good instinct.

I beg to differ on Polished finishes and scratches, My Cman Industrial wrenches show wear and tear a heck of a lot more then my SO's. I baby my Cman's in a the sense of when using it as a holder to tighten or undo a bolt with an impact or breaker bar, when I can use a piece of the truck as a pivot I cover the pivot area in a rag. If it is my SO then I let it pivot metal to metal.

These wrenches will be upgrades for the home box where mostly I will be working on cars and trucks vs. HD, MD, and LD trucks that I do as a 2:30pm to 11pm.

Defenitely not afraid of Satin Finish now, just comes down to nice set 14 pieces or better with in my price range!

 

[MattPersman]

Why buy a combo set then? Get the long double box set from snap on they will last a lifetime http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675048&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[fxgmech]

The reason why I opted of SK is based soley on theri tool warranty program. You need to go to a vendor and they will warranty it out, hear a lot of vendors demand a receipt which is hard to do when purchasing second hand.

Huh? SK has a warranty? I have their long 12 pt combo set, 1/4" to 1-1/4" (amongst other stuff) and it's been my every day go-to open ends for 20 years. I have Snap-on above that range to 2" because those are the only ones that big that don't break my elbow. (Disclaimer: all bought before FD+.) But I still have every wrench from the original set of SK because they have never failed. When I can fit a box end on, most anything will do and I whack it with a deadblow softface. Put myself in a position that only an open end will fit in to break it loose? Then SK is breathing down SO's neck for the job.

 

[bcradio]

Why buy a combo set then? Get the long double box set from snap on they will last a lifetime http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675048&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

For the 15 degree offset

 

[kiatech]

You can touch the baby sitter

 

[Polski-Chevy]

You can touch the baby sitter

I wouldn't, you might end up being Bubba's new toy

 

[Haveblue]

Snap-On tools are still cheaper than everything else in the world. Why? Because at the end of the day you get to keep them and you can physically touch them. The same cannot be said for gasoline, food, car insurance, trash pick up, water, mortgage payment, car payment, property taxes, medical insurance, life insurance, electricity, natural gas, phone, internet service, baby sitter, cable TV, ......

I dont own very much Snap-On at all, but I think they offer great tools, and toolboxes. That being said, I think your post makes more sense than any I have ever read about justifying the cost of good tools..You are absolutely right. I cant complain about my old Blackhawk tools either.

 

[shoggoth80]

Wait for stuff to go on sale/promo? Some stuff is more reasonably priced than others.
SK is stuff that I would not mind giving a try, from what I have seen, they have nice tools. I just got a Bahco 7750 ratchet, and it's a fine addition to my work box. Williams is another line that I would not turn my nose up at. I have a Gearwrench roto head ratchet, and I love the thing. There are a number of good brands out there. Don't be afraid of clean used, and buy what you can reasonably afford and use. Warranty, and a place to get warranty service matters if you intend to use heavily.