Who designs and forms Snap On tools?

[Mohawk Dave]

Or any other top shelf tools?

What I mean is this: I kept reading, here on GJ, how SO was much more comfortable than brand x. Took about a year after me callin' a lil' BS, then I drank the Kool Aid and went to the dark side.

And SO Instinct and all there stuff IS more comfortable in general.

So, whos hands do they actually use to test this stuff. Do they just have a room full of people and say, "Here. Use this for 8 hours. Does it feel good?"

I have big ole' paws. And I know some guys have smaller and larger hands. And "most" of the time, everyone agrees that top shelf stuff is more comfortable.

So, how do they test this stuff? I know computers play a role to muscle movement, memory, flex etc..but there definitely has to be human input.

Anyone have any knowledge of how testing works? Thanks.

 

[yaidunno]

You're looking for the study of ergonomics. The R&D that goes into making something as simple as a ratchet is much more involved then one might think.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

You're looking for the study of ergonomics. The R&D that goes into making something as simple as a ratchet is much more involved then one might think.

Exactly. That's my question though. Does anyone have info on the ergo testing? Specifics etc....simple curiosity.

 

[AndrewV]

Ancient american secret. Shhhhh.....
They prob just have a couple company's testing diff ideas of grip styles. No name on the handles, for unbiased awnsers, and truthful opinoins.

 

[gagreen]

Ergo testing involves a lot of folks with degrees and extensive studies in a lab. The designs are taken through control groups of expanding sizes as the design gets refined.

I do quite a bit of testing for a test equipment company so im near the last teir of developement. They generally have me report of everything from case design to function.

Lots of companies offer beta tester opportunities if you pay attention to emails and updates. It can open doors if you make a good impression. I have recieved over 3k in equipment just for testing it and being able to write well written reports. Keep yor eyes peeled if your interested in the creative process of bringing something to the market, beta testing is really a pretty good deal.

 

[humber2]

Pat Pending is one of their great designers.

 

[marinusdees]

Well written? Your English in this post is fractured and incorrect.

 

[Hafen_Kafer]

Pat Pending is one of their great designers.

hahahahhahahahahahaha

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

It probably has to do with the fact they build their tools to be 100% functional for professionals and not gimmicky to sell **** to happy homeowners.

 

[WVBrady]

Not SnapOn, but I have a Sears hand pump with a squared off handle that hurts my hands. I rarely use it, so I haven't taken the time to make another one for it, but I wonder who would design such a thing. Best I can figure it must have been an art major.

 

[oldtools]

It is so fricken expensive; therefore, it must be the most comfortable.

 

[radrush]

You're looking for the study of ergonomics. The R&D that goes into making something as simple as a ratchet is much more involved then one might think.

They have a human factors engineer.

 

[woody 73]

Funny thing but I was watching a snap-on video about how they design their tools, but it was a long time ago and I can not find that video.

From what I can remember in the video, they asked several hundred mechanics about what made the tool more helpful and after all the answers they designed the tool.

 

[gagreen]

Well written? Your English in this post is fractured and incorrect.

Typing on a phone from the toilet. Not to worried about grammar when I'm on the forum and or toilet.

 

[bareass172]

Typing on a phone from the toilet. Not to worried about grammar when I'm on the forum and or toilet.

Or both!