Old Hawaiian
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Why Buy Snap-on?
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Thanks.
Old Hawaiian
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My two cents... What's the Best Tool?
The Best Tool on the planet is the one that gets it done when you need it done.
The Best Tool on the planet is the one that gets it done when you need it done.
Justanoldguy
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Made in the USA is great for saving jobs ...
But is there any real guarantee that the quality is any better
than any good Euro brand tool? Or even Australian tool? Be honest.
Boredmechanic
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Once those euro tool companies make me some sae sets i will be set lol
chicane
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LOL, I know for a fact Gedore makes SAE. I am sure others do as well.
whitemamba
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for me the US job thing is more important unless some other tool was so superior that it didn't make sense...
sberry
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This is what interests me. Making the curve come together. Where does man meet tool? Its not that I am against one tool but am extremely for the economical. A person is foolish not to get or have something they need in todays world. 200$ goes a long ways on a Sears sales set no matter where its made.
I think it was a harder decision back in the day but quality of cheap has went up while the price has gone down.
sberry
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I recall some of the same qustions when I was 19 in about 79, flank drive etc. I bought 6 wrenches then for 75 off the truck which evidently was a bargain but I priced the master set at Sears that was about 3K or so at the time. I got on the truck and was about 1/3 the way thru the list before I even considered the box and at 13 or 14 grand.
There were a fair number of faulty sockets in the Sears set but it got my feet under me quickly without a lot of fukkin around.
I never really had to replace anything for anything really better but added a lot mostly in duplication.
There were a fair number of faulty sockets in the Sears set but it got my feet under me quickly without a lot of fukkin around.
I never really had to replace anything for anything really better but added a lot mostly in duplication.
The ignore list is a wonderful feature on this forum.THANK YOU SIR! IDK why some people have a hard time believing it.
quasijr
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This thread should be called why did I buy Snap-on.
When I started in this trade 35 yrs ago the access to quality tools was limited due to geography & distributers. Craftsman, MasterCraft, Grey did not hold up under constant professional use. Proto, S/K, Herbrand were alternatives but selection at the nearest industrial store was limited to a couple wrenches or sockets on a empty peg board. It took over a month to get a replacement due to ordering quantity. MAC didn’t even get a truck in my area until 2000 & Matco about 8yrs later.
Snap-on was a huge leap forward in tool quality over most of those brands. Having seen apprentices come & go over the years, all coming in saying my Craftsman, Grey, Mastercraft were good enough for my Dad in the back yard they are good enough for me until put to the rigours of daily professional use. All of them quickly or methodically change those tools to Snap-on because of repeated breakage or warranty issues from distributers or retailers.
Fast forward to today, Snap-on is now suffering from what is called diminishing return, that means a **** Chinese makers wrench or socket can get better with every new generation of manufacture but Snap-on only gets better at maybe 1% every 5 yrs. But the cost of getting that 1% better is higher than cheap low cost manufactures getting 30% better every couple years. The cheapies are piggy backing off proven technology.
Now I tell apprentices to buy a good set of cheap tools to start & only replace what you need with a high quality reputable manufacture of your choice (I personally prefer Snap-on over the rest)
When I started in this trade 35 yrs ago the access to quality tools was limited due to geography & distributers. Craftsman, MasterCraft, Grey did not hold up under constant professional use. Proto, S/K, Herbrand were alternatives but selection at the nearest industrial store was limited to a couple wrenches or sockets on a empty peg board. It took over a month to get a replacement due to ordering quantity. MAC didn’t even get a truck in my area until 2000 & Matco about 8yrs later.
Snap-on was a huge leap forward in tool quality over most of those brands. Having seen apprentices come & go over the years, all coming in saying my Craftsman, Grey, Mastercraft were good enough for my Dad in the back yard they are good enough for me until put to the rigours of daily professional use. All of them quickly or methodically change those tools to Snap-on because of repeated breakage or warranty issues from distributers or retailers.
Fast forward to today, Snap-on is now suffering from what is called diminishing return, that means a **** Chinese makers wrench or socket can get better with every new generation of manufacture but Snap-on only gets better at maybe 1% every 5 yrs. But the cost of getting that 1% better is higher than cheap low cost manufactures getting 30% better every couple years. The cheapies are piggy backing off proven technology.
Now I tell apprentices to buy a good set of cheap tools to start & only replace what you need with a high quality reputable manufacture of your choice (I personally prefer Snap-on over the rest)
IndyGarage
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This is why the question keeps getting asked. Because the answer changes a little bit every year.
Yes everything made in China used to be junk, but that's simply not true anymore. Actually "made in USA" might mean inferior products, as our manufacturing base has eroded.
Snap-on makes a superior product, and sells it for a premium price. However the product superiority gets slimmer year on year - and of course the consumer information sharing - like on GJ - is pretty good these days. You've got to give a hand to Snap-on - they've stayed in business through this tremendously difficult period.
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Just had someone here warranty one on a 10 year old box. Pretty sure it's a lifetime warranty
Zrexxer
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So how exactly did your screwdriver spend two years underwater and have no rust on it?
So how exactly did your screwdriver spend two years underwater and have no rust on it?
It had rust just glass beaded it before giving it to snap-on guy.
The company charges it back to the dealer if it has rust, it was pitted and very bad shape. But no issue from my dealer, at a distance it looked ok.
chicane
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So how exactly did your screwdriver spend two years underwater and have no rust on it?
I was thinking the same thing.
logixjock
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Sure didn't stop buying, hit the truck today for a hard handle spring tool and one of the new remote starter switches
I picked up the metric ratcheting crowsfeet on Monday and gave him a spreadsheet list of stuff I want.Tuesday gave him a picture of the red and white ratcheting screwdriver and asked him to find one for me.
Couple of weeks ago he dug up out of his garage a miniature snap-on box, they are cool put my electronics tools in it.
Couple of weeks ago he dug up out of his garage a miniature snap-on box, they are cool put my electronics tools in it.
Justanoldguy
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It's a sickness just like smokers and druggies.
Exceller8
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I've been finding some great Snap-On tools on the used market. Tools that are near mint and at prices I can live with. I'm not only Snap-On, but the tools that I do have I really love. 
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Justanoldguy
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Over 6 years will do that to you.Yes, a sickness. Just like the sickness of posting over 2900 times on GJ.
Unlike the 5 minutes you have been here.
captainkirk420
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customer service and quality
Cope
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I bought a set of 3/8" and 1/2" from Amazon, and made by Irwin.
jeffmoss26
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^^Tap sockets.
Moose97
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Gotta post....can't help myself.....
Why do I give a rats rear end what tool a guy in Ohio, California, Delaware or next door to me uses?????????
Why do I give a rats rear end what tool a guy in Ohio, California, Delaware or next door to me uses?????????
Boredmechanic
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You shouldnt. But, you should always make an informed decision before buying anything. Looking at reviews and what people like and dislike is always a good idea.
IMO Reviews here, regardless of brand have too much personal bias to be taken seriously, I like to forge my own path in life. Which is why I own a piece of just about every tool brand known to GJ. I don't need someone with a box filled full of brand X, telling me X is the best. What does he really know? Has he tried other brands? Or is his opinion based of fact that it would be bitter for him to give another brand recognition over his own personal choices? Exactly why on a personal level I don't put much clout with the members who repeatedly bash a specific brand or business model.
I think the most important part of a tool is how it feels when you use it. Some tools make it harder to do the work. If an older, "cheaper" brand does the job right, then go with it. Unfortunately, you will not find out if that tool does do the job right until after you buy it and use it. That is why people prefer Snap-on, because they have a good reputation of ding the job right and you won't mess around with buying a bunch of cheaper tools.
Boredmechanic
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Idk. I own every major brand ratchet and don't like any of them
Snap_cap
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Because of the rules:
My tools (any brand) are awesome!
Your tools (any different brand) are okay.
Everyone else's tools (any brand other than what I or you have) are complete ****.
I have worked for 11 years in the jet engine repair business.
In the industrial plant I worked they overhuled 350 to 400 engines / year. Each engine has like 15K components, some flanges have like 100 bolts and nuts.
They use only snap on tools. And they do brake during use in this scale.
I believe snap on is desined for industrial heavy duty application not for the occasional user. I mean one cannot tell the techinical difference between snap on and, lets say, facom, if the application is occasional.
In the industrial plant I worked they overhuled 350 to 400 engines / year. Each engine has like 15K components, some flanges have like 100 bolts and nuts.
They use only snap on tools. And they do brake during use in this scale.
I believe snap on is desined for industrial heavy duty application not for the occasional user. I mean one cannot tell the techinical difference between snap on and, lets say, facom, if the application is occasional.
Dust Devil
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Yes. Thanks! I picked up a set (blue point) right after that.
bcradio
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Over 6 years will do that to you.
Unlike the 5 minutes you have been here.
it's 2014 not 2013 now
Dirty Diesels
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Nothing wrong with Snap-On or the price, the thing is if that's the only tool truck in the area regular & backing up the warranty, IF the need arises, then that's the truck I'm on 
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