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Old 10-29-2014, 09:28 AM
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I've never had a problem with Husky tools. I've used plenty of SnapOn and Blue Point tools as well. Husky is easy for me to get at Home Depot.
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Old 10-29-2014, 11:50 AM
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Like one of the members stated if you don't like the wrenches you don't use them. So it's a waste of money.
Exactly. My grandfather had a saying of "I'm too poor to buy a cheap coat". I make purchases with that in mind. I'd much rather spend more up front... nothing pisses me off more than breaking tools and having to buy the same thing over.

I leave an emergency box with a decent set of el cheapos in my truck. Have them just in case, but not the good one just in case they get stolen.

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Old 10-31-2014, 05:06 PM
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I'm a Snap-On guy all the way -- and frankly -- it was a thing for me that I always viewed them as a good investment in my hobby. I won't even buy the Blue-Point tools from them - got burned there a couple times with junk. When I wanted to outfit the rig -- I thought -- I'll just put in all the odd ball and off brand (anything that isn't Snap-On) in that box since I don't use it much. That lasted about a weekend... it's mostly filled with Snap-On now. Once you use their stuff the other just isn't up to the job.

I agree though -- I won't buy and pay for their rebranded products. Some of it is Lisle...Might as well only pay the Lisle price...

Having said all that -- I have two Mac tool boxes - a Snap-On and a Craftsman or two... and I like the Macsimizer tool boxes. With Snap-On they make various "qualities" of boxes and you have to be careful there. Some of it is real crap.

I have a Snap-On Classic in the rig and it's a nice box.
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SK tools are back in production in the U.S. of A ..... I picked up a set and I am very happy with the quality .

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Where can you get the SK's at as I have a couple broken sockets of old.
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I know this sounds funny but if you want another example of the quality... Drop a Snap On wrench and hear it ring... Drop another brand wrench and hear the clunk, clank, or thud.

It's like fine crystal......
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I totally agree that snap on are high quality tools. However, similar or better quality can be had in other brands for cheaper if you are willing to look/research. For example I would put my made in the USA thorsen wrenches up against snap on at half the cost. I can't get them exchanged at the snap on truck but as a hobbiest I can do a little legwork to replace a broken wrench to save $300.(haven't broken any in 5 years of ownership)

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wrenches and anything that ratchets i buy snap on. for sockets i have mostly snap on but i have random matco and craftsman stuff still hanging out.

I like a lot of matco's stuff for pliers, allen bits, etc. But at the end of the day its funny cuz we just had this conversation at a friends shop, snap on rules the ratchets and wrench department.
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I have plenty of $$$$ SNAP-ON bought off EBAY, Craigs List..........never a thing from a dealer.

I recently bought a couple of 84 tooth GEARWRENCH ratchets and their
mid length 6pt 3/8 drive sockets. Real nice good quality, nice cosmetic
finish tools.

I buy from Tooltopia.com
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