What makes snap on so good

They overcharge you, to begin with. In case you are wondering. Like I said, depending on you. But this is cool because they are literally made to wear. I mean, how long does a drill but last if you use it often? If they break, the driver if he is cool will pop you out a new one. This is also not always the case as well. Some companies will make you mail the broken or worn part to them, and they ship you a new one.

That is what Husky did to me. Stanley actually owns them. I have not found that to be the case with Loews. I have never been denied a replacement there. They are always helpful and allow me to get a direct replacement. You can find some great deals out there. But try to get that tool replaced you bought on the internet.

Your tool guy will not be happy. I have had one ask me where I got it and tell me they only replace tools sold on the truck. Wow, right? Snap-On is Snap-On, right? There are tons of forums out there where you can see the same. Well, if he sells his route, guess what: new guy, new rules.

So, consider this before making a big purchase. So, we need to be smart. Sometimes the handles wear down, and you need a whole new one. You will find it difficult to get that replacement in my experience. Only certain tools are still made in the USA source. This may or may not be important to you, but they like to give the air that all their tools are still made in the USA, but only certain tools are still made here. There are so many great options for tools out there today.

You can pick a price point and most likely find decent tools. When you use your tools for a living, you need to find the right ones for you. Look around and try different brands. Suppose you have to have Snap-On shop online and look for yard sales and swap meets. Keep wrenchen. A few excellent articles on this website if you are in the market for snap-on alternatives.

The rolling Rent-A-Center I was talking with some friends of mine, and we began to talk about tools. Snap-On benefits Snap-On sockets are shallower than most other brands making them handier for accessing the tighter spots that we all get into constantly as diesel mechanics.

The Flank Drive Plus wrenches do not slip very easily. They will slip with enough force, but they hold up a little longer. And they were the ones who patented read: stolen the ratchetting handle. Also an old company. I love their swivel ratchet. Vagrant Member. Oct 2, 0 0. I've just finished putting together a tool set for my team. I went for snapon pliers because they have the best feel in the handles, snapon also got the nod for screwdrivers, best handles again.

For spanners and socket sets we went Sidchrome, Snapon's polished finish is nice, but too slippery with oily or sweaty hands. Airtools by desouter, powertools by Panasonic. We have a 1" cranked offset double openender. There is 0. One end fits everything, the other won't fit on flexible hose fittings. Its within manufacturing limits according to the Rep.

BearX00 Senior member. Nov 28, 0 0. My father has been a mechanic for 26 years and all his tools at work are snap-on so for hand tools id go with them as for a cordless drill..

Bulk Beef Diamond Member. Aug 14, 5, 0 I agree with everyone here who says that Snap-on hand tools are the best ones out there even if the wrenches get slippery , but whether it's worth it to you or not depends on how much you're going to use them. If you're a professional mechanic, or a serious home mechanic with the money, by all means, get Snap-on. If you're doing the occasional car or home project, or money is tight, it's probably not worth it.

Jan 13, 10, 2 0. It's kind of funny how tool brands go by trade. Electricians usually have Klein or Ideal. Don't forget Starret for the machinists! I like Ingersol Rand for impact wrenches and compressors. Oct 9, 0 0. Snap-on tools have a nice "feel" to them. Just like anything else, you can buy a lesser brand that will do quite well and get the job done but if you have to work with hand tools all day for a living most pro's will use Snap-on.

They are easier to use and things like the handles don't rip your hands up. The fit and finish is superior and because they use a higher quality of metal the tools are trim and fit into tight places better.

Turbopit Senior member. Dec 17, 0 0. For electric tools I buy nothing but Dewalt. Mainly because that is what my dad, a general contractor only buys. For the average homeowner though, just about anything would probably do, depending on how much you use it. For mechanics tools, I mainly buy Craftsman, based on cost. Just about anything with a good warranty will do for the home mechanic. I hate Craftsman screw drivers. They are brittle. A replacement warranty doesn't help me at 3 a.

No,they are not the best for the professional Automotive Technician. For me at least For one thing,the Snap On wrenches Box and Open End are way too thin Handle Area ,when applying a lot of force,they tend to cut into the palm of your hand. I prefer MAC tools,they are a little easier on the wallet without sacrificing the quality and generally are much more ergonomically friendly to the user.

GasX Lifer. Feb 8, 29, 6 If you will likely use the tool once or twice, get a black and decker they are cheap! If you will use the tool a lot, get something good. Craftsman is the bottom end of good when it comes to power tools. Their warranty gives them a boost though. Porter Cable is the best, but also the most expensive. FlashG Platinum Member. Dec 23, 2, 2 0.

HONAS contains all the tools used by the entry level technician to service and repair Honda vehicles. Ramses Platinum Member. Apr 26, 2, 4 And don't look TOO hard at recommendations from others - use your own judgement.

I personally prefer SK ratchets over Snapon, but it doesn't make me right. It just makes me someone who prefers SK's ratchets. Conversely, I don't think that anyone other than Snapon can make a decent screwdriver. You'll also learn that there are pretty radical differences in wrenches from manufacturer to manufacturer. Ford Well-known member. You are a machinist in training, so you should know not all steel is the same. I use USA tools at home and chinese stuff at work. The chinese tools at work are not as comfortable in my hands most of the time, I have been through numerous pairs of tongue and groove pliers at work, and the tools rust so quickly.

Granted these are cheap chinese tools, not quality tools. I just don't want to be out at someones house and have the 1 pair of pliers I have on me break so I can't do the job.

My boss has yet to figure out that between the cost of 3 pairs of chinese pliers and the fact that we have to use gas and our own time to get new ones, it would be cheaper to buy snap on. I started buying snap on around Christmas last year. Right before that I was working on a 30ft Rescue truck in the middle of no where Iowa. I was 20 miles from any kind of hardware store, and 60 minutes from an auto parts place. I was also working at all hours of the day and night to get this truck into service.

Needless to say I almost melted down at 3 in the morning one night when I ended up breaking 4 different tools on different projects on the truck. Being as this is not an unusual situation for me I started buying them. Before I was using hardware store stock brands, night and day difference to SO. I still do not buy all SO as some tools are rarely used or I like other manufacturers better.

Now not everyone is in my situation but this is just my reasoning. I also have found an amazing dealer who hooks me up with some great deals, so I do find myself buying a few SO tools that I normally wouldnt just because the deal is good and he is only a phone call away for warranty. Joined Oct 18, Messages Joined Aug 21, Messages Location south jersey. Joined Mar 18, Messages 3, Location Kentucky. Ok here is my take, I like you couldn't get past the initial purchase price of Snap On.

I first started wrenching for myself on dirtbikes, hot rods, and daily drivers and all I ever had was Craftsman, I was raised that there was no better. Then I started breaking screwdrivers on a regular basis, I bought some SKs and cured that problem. I always hated Craftsman raised panel ratchets as when you really put the torque on them you hurt your hands so I upgraded to Performance Tool Taiwanese I know but I still stand by the stuff for the price.

At home I have a body shop that I mainly do restoration work or light customization and have gotten into a position where I wanted to start upgrading some of my tools. There is nothing wrong with my Craftsman sockets so I am keeping those for now but I did start upgrading my ratchets around last year to SO Dual 80s and do not regret it at all the Performance Tool brand is still there though I was going to stop there but now after trying out the Flank Drive line of wrenches I am now going to upgrade on those too refer to my last thread and a few other knick knacks.

For myself although I am buying more SO I still have bigger things I want to buy lift or personal projects I want to complete at least one of the three Chevelles I have, 2 of the damned things are taking up precious space in the shop PM me so I will be stretching my purchases out for the long run mainly as I have a little extra cash and want to treat myself.

Anyway sorry for the long post but hopefully this might shed a little light from one end of the SO spectrum Jim C. Well-known member. Joined Jan 8, Messages 2, SpiderGearsMan Banned. LawnDart79 Well-known member. Joined Oct 17, Messages Location Minnesota. For a lot of pro mechanincs, it's because of warranty, convenience, tool strength, how the tool feels in the hand, etc etc etc.

NWphotog Well-known member. Joined Nov 13, Messages 1, Tools don't make the mechanic, the mechanic makes the tools. That is one heck of a claim!!!!! NWphotog said:. Nutcase Well-known member. SpiderGearsMan said:. When I was 23 I couldn't afford snap on either. Brutl67 Well-known member. Joined Jul 1, Messages Snap on trucks will allow you to maintain a truck account, so you can purchase their tools and pay for em over a period of time.

Also, take a Snap On tool, put it in the hand of a Technician and let him wrench with it, and then offer to trade him a craftsman tool and a couple bucks I'm just saying, as an Automotive Technician that uses tools to make his living I've met the Snap On truck on several occasions when I needed that one special tool.

JMLoughrey Well-known member. I dont use snapon, i use mac, the snapon guy in my area is a shady and very unprofessional person. But, my end point is the same. Im a Car audio installer, been doing it for a little over 6 years now. The first 3 years i used whatever i could afford.

Mainly craftsman, some kobalt here and there. It wasnt until i changed jobs, and tried the higher end tools that i really notced the difference.

It started small, with screwdrivers, they just felt better, grip was more ergonomic, i wasnt breaking the tips every couple weeks either. Bits still straight, not bent, little worn, but thats expected with any tool used daily. Then i had an issue with my ratchet, 3 months old, shattered the internals, couldn't leave the shop and get a new one, was the only installer in the shop that worked there at the time, and without my ratchet i couldn't put this guys car back together.

Called the Mac guy and he was there in less then an hr. Bought a new ratchet and got the job done. Even gave me a fee rebuild kit and the next week showed me exactly what to do to rebuild it incase i got in that situation again.

Over time i noticed the ratchet felt nicer, didnt have any "flex", hand didnt hurt after torqueing a bolt down anymore. I was sold.

In the end, its all personal preference, and personal experience.