Is Snap-On really THAT good?
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snap-on and their customer service (heavily dependent on the distributor) is PROFESSIONAL grade.
i used to think "yada yada yada, craftsman are lifetime warranty as well and they're a lot cheaper."
until i started breaking them left and right and had to go to sears every few weeks.
if the chrome peels, warrantied by tool guy.
if my ratchet has a broken tooth and it skips, i call him and he brings me a new one the next day.
my career is dependent on my tools and my tool guy's lively hood is dependent on my buisnes.
he will do whatever i need to keep me moving at 100% ....as long as i pay my bill. i have a $3,500 snap-on box with stainless steel top and customized rubber casters for easy rolling. i spend more then half my day standing in front of, and working in and out of my toolbox. any tool that frustrates me due to malfunction is worthless to me.
with that said, if you are NOT A PROFESSIONAL then you do not need snap-on.
i have seen a few people use harbor freight brand boxes in the auto industry with no problem at all. all toolboxes will store your tools the same. it's when you have to start using them, moving them around, opening and closing the drawers, locking the box, using the top as a bench is when professional quality and service such as snap-on, matco, mac come to play.
i used to think "yada yada yada, craftsman are lifetime warranty as well and they're a lot cheaper."
until i started breaking them left and right and had to go to sears every few weeks.
if the chrome peels, warrantied by tool guy.
if my ratchet has a broken tooth and it skips, i call him and he brings me a new one the next day.
my career is dependent on my tools and my tool guy's lively hood is dependent on my buisnes.
he will do whatever i need to keep me moving at 100% ....as long as i pay my bill. i have a $3,500 snap-on box with stainless steel top and customized rubber casters for easy rolling. i spend more then half my day standing in front of, and working in and out of my toolbox. any tool that frustrates me due to malfunction is worthless to me.
with that said, if you are NOT A PROFESSIONAL then you do not need snap-on.
i have seen a few people use harbor freight brand boxes in the auto industry with no problem at all. all toolboxes will store your tools the same. it's when you have to start using them, moving them around, opening and closing the drawers, locking the box, using the top as a bench is when professional quality and service such as snap-on, matco, mac come to play.
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From: denver
i would not buy snap-on products, especially the tool boxes when compared price/quality to the costco product it just dosnt make sense.
i am impressed with snap-on digital torque wrenches, too expensive to justify so buy them off ebay.
i am impressed with snap-on digital torque wrenches, too expensive to justify so buy them off ebay.
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From: Charlotte, NC
I agree more with jeggy than anything. I believe the difference most of you are talking about is your intended use. Yes they both store tools, but longevity is a big issue. The cheaper boxes just wont hold up in the long run.
My box BTW...
My box BTW...
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From: denver
Originally Posted by bluezeke,Dec 13 2007, 08:26 PM
Snap on is endorsed by those who use the tools everyday. If you a home mechanic, buy craftsman, same warranty, and much much cheaper. Snap-On is for professionals and/or show-offs.
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From: Calgary
Originally Posted by louieville,Dec 13 2007, 01:55 PM
I think that the American $$ is less than that of Canada's $$. So it would be more than the $800 MikeyCB posted but Im not sure.
Dec 7, 2007
The currency rose 0.4 percent to C$1.0046 per U.S. dollar at 8:19 a.m. in Toronto, the biggest advance since Nov. 28. The Canadian currency has been below $1 since the central bank cut interest rates three days ago.
The currency rose 0.4 percent to C$1.0046 per U.S. dollar at 8:19 a.m. in Toronto, the biggest advance since Nov. 28. The Canadian currency has been below $1 since the central bank cut interest rates three days ago.
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Originally Posted by jeggy,Dec 13 2007, 08:33 PM
snap-on and their customer service (heavily dependent on the distributor) is PROFESSIONAL grade.
i used to think "yada yada yada, craftsman are lifetime warranty as well and they're a lot cheaper."
until i started breaking them left and right and had to go to sears every few weeks.
if the chrome peels, warrantied by tool guy.
if my ratchet has a broken tooth and it skips, i call him and he brings me a new one the next day.
my career is dependent on my tools and my tool guy's lively hood is dependent on my buisnes.
he will do whatever i need to keep me moving at 100% ....as long as i pay my bill. i have a $3,500 snap-on box with stainless steel top and customized rubber casters for easy rolling. i spend more then half my day standing in front of, and working in and out of my toolbox. any tool that frustrates me due to malfunction is worthless to me.
with that said, if you are NOT A PROFESSIONAL then you do not need snap-on.
i have seen a few people use harbor freight brand boxes in the auto industry with no problem at all. all toolboxes will store your tools the same. it's when you have to start using them, moving them around, opening and closing the drawers, locking the box, using the top as a bench is when professional quality and service such as snap-on, matco, mac come to play.
i used to think "yada yada yada, craftsman are lifetime warranty as well and they're a lot cheaper."
until i started breaking them left and right and had to go to sears every few weeks.
if the chrome peels, warrantied by tool guy.
if my ratchet has a broken tooth and it skips, i call him and he brings me a new one the next day.
my career is dependent on my tools and my tool guy's lively hood is dependent on my buisnes.
he will do whatever i need to keep me moving at 100% ....as long as i pay my bill. i have a $3,500 snap-on box with stainless steel top and customized rubber casters for easy rolling. i spend more then half my day standing in front of, and working in and out of my toolbox. any tool that frustrates me due to malfunction is worthless to me.
with that said, if you are NOT A PROFESSIONAL then you do not need snap-on.
i have seen a few people use harbor freight brand boxes in the auto industry with no problem at all. all toolboxes will store your tools the same. it's when you have to start using them, moving them around, opening and closing the drawers, locking the box, using the top as a bench is when professional quality and service such as snap-on, matco, mac come to play.
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From: Corinth, MS
I regularly work in probably the toughest enviornment imaginable (for tool boxes). Vidmar cabinets are indestructible, and priced like it (new).
You might find used vidmar cabinets where used machine tools are sold. I would have no problem buying a used one, even without seeing it first.
A second choice for an indestructible cabinet would be an old print cabinet (where newspapers kept the little letters in the OLD days. I've got one of those, and I bet it's got 1000 years left in it. I found it at the bottom of an elevator shaft where I went to school. It took me two years to get it out of there...
You might find used vidmar cabinets where used machine tools are sold. I would have no problem buying a used one, even without seeing it first.
A second choice for an indestructible cabinet would be an old print cabinet (where newspapers kept the little letters in the OLD days. I've got one of those, and I bet it's got 1000 years left in it. I found it at the bottom of an elevator shaft where I went to school. It took me two years to get it out of there...
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From: Newport Beach
A man has to have a good set of tools to pass on to his sons. Just like handing down a fine timepiece. What are you going to do, here son here is your Timex.
I use Facom tools, wouldn't consider anything else. My sons are 9 & 6 and they are learning to tune their own karts, for the record we use our tools weekly. After we use them, they have to clean our tools and put them away after we are done. They understand that without the proper equipment their karts don't run and they might as well play some stupid stick and ball sport.
Save yourself some money, buy quality in the first place. As for the showing off comment, who the hell is checking out your tool ? At the track your too damn busy and at home it's just me and my little racers. Plus most of the great unwashed has no clue about Facom equipment.
I use Facom tools, wouldn't consider anything else. My sons are 9 & 6 and they are learning to tune their own karts, for the record we use our tools weekly. After we use them, they have to clean our tools and put them away after we are done. They understand that without the proper equipment their karts don't run and they might as well play some stupid stick and ball sport.
Save yourself some money, buy quality in the first place. As for the showing off comment, who the hell is checking out your tool ? At the track your too damn busy and at home it's just me and my little racers. Plus most of the great unwashed has no clue about Facom equipment.