I have ratchets and impact sockets that have withstood much abuse. SK makes some fantastic tools as well. Some people will heartily disagree with me here, which is fine. You know what, it holds my tools just as well as a more expensive one. Edited 1 time s. Posted by: Layton Curtis. Craftsman tools have never given me a problem. They wear out but the lifetime warranty can't be beat and there are Sears stores everywhere. Some unions give them a bad name because they are preceived to be non union made.
Posted by: gnvair. Craftsman ratchets are junk. There are certain things like ratchets that are worth spending the money for Snap on or Matco. I used to use my tools full time as a mechanic, and wore out my share of Craftsman sockets and ratchets.
The China ratchets reverse whilst spinning, the socket ball bearing doesn't hold the socket on. A real pain, and I've tried several different brands. What a joke, lableling them Channelock! Posted by: Curtis. For the hobbiest, Craftsman is all you need.
Twisted right off. I will bring it in for a replacement. Posted by: 65 Crown Corsa. I use anything I get my hands on but wont hesitate to discard any tool that cant do the job properly,variety of design is nice when in a tight spot. Saying that I will admit to having my share of favorite snap on ratchets and stuff. Posted by: 4carbcorvair. While at the body shop I couldn't keep a craftsman ratchet more than a month and I would have to drive back to sears to have it replaced.
After about 6 months I bought snap-on. While I worked at no charge. Sockets and wrenches have a snugged fit on bolt heads. For the typical backyard wrenched, cobalt, sears, etc usually stand up ok to occasional use. I contacted sears about the quality issue. I got no response. It doesn't leak, it's marking it's territory. A mirror is a reflection of the miles travelled. Posted by: cfmann. Also agreed that for the hobbyist, SK and craftsman tools are fine.
And finally, not a fan of craftsman ratchets, as a hobbyist, these could use some improvement. For whats its worth, SK was recently bought by Ideal.
When I first started the joke was that my mechanics Snap-On tool chest cost more than my first house. When I retired the same tool chest cost more than my second house. I had to have a special section in my Motor Traders Insurance for "employees hand tools" because they are so expensive to insure.
These tool chests are a number one target for thieves and had to be chained or padlocked to work benches. Yes,Snap-On tools are very very expensive,but the quality is probably the best you can get. Also they are guaranteed for life,show a broken one to a Snap-On trader and he will replace it immediately without any questions.
I still have my Snap-On tool kit and use it regularly on my classic cars. Some of it must be 40 years old and is still in perfect condition. Edited by Old Merc on Wednesday 9th January Something like this is not unusual. With every draw looking like this,no wonder insurance is so high. It's simple, Snap-On dealers target professionals. Halfords target DIY. Both products are perfect for both customers. I can recommend the Wera Joker range of spanners, they cost quite a bit but grip the bolt heads so much better than cheaper ones.
InitialDave 9, posts 90 months. I'm not even sure which end you hold a spanner, but I want that setup Old Merc said:. Faust66 1, posts months. And I totally agree. My stuff is not the best Halfords, Teng, Sealey, Facom, Britool but neither is it cheap crap which breaks after the second use… got a Sealey half inch drive socket set which is still going strong after 12 years of heavy use.
No broken sockets and the ratchet is in good order. I have borrowed Snap-On tools from mates in the past. If money was no object come on Euro-Millions! Snap On spanners are probably the best and thats why there more expensive, its much cheaper to buy complete sets than individual spanners, the quality of some Snap On stuff has fallen over the years but not there spanners.
Ive worn out a lot of Britool spanners over the years but never a Snap On one. Not what it was to be fair, but definitely a name tax. The original Halfords professional range late 90's I think , was superb, and was actually made by facom. Snap on is just too damn expensive for most younger techs.
But it does depend on the specific tool you are looking to buy. I would say that there are great tools out there for less. It really does come down to how much you are willing to spend and if you want to pay for the convenience. So, hang in there with me, and we will look at it all and make a wise decision. See the best ratchets for professional mechanics.
Just getting into being a diesel tech? See my complete tool guide. This is where Snap-on and I part ways. I cannot support their pricing structure. I understand that everyone has to make a living and the Snap-On guy has a family but, I will tell you he is making more than your mechanics salary.
Not everything Snap-On tools ever made is overpriced. I think some things can make your job easier that is not priced into the atmosphere. The point I am making is that there are acceptable alternatives that can be purchased at a much lower-priced and you can have a lot of success with them. When I first started as a mechanic trainee, I went down to Home Depot and bought a set of Husky Professional mechanics tools.
It was a large set. It included metric and standard sockets, wrenches, and 6 and 12 points. It was a very extensive set. Because they do not make bad tools, they make great tools. I have some specific tools that are Snap-on because of the quality and the length of service I get or just the convenience of replacement. The problem I have is based solely on price. For what you pay for Snap-On, they should literally last forever, and they should replace them without any questions.
This is so ridiculous. This is a joke. Some of the best mechanics I ever knew worked out of Roll Carts like these. The box does not make the mechanic. The mechanic makes the mechanic. If you have the passion and a good attitude, you will get good jobs and respect your peer techs.
Techs with more experience are skeptical anytime a new guy comes in, and it almost becomes a running joke how much the Snap-On guy has taken people for over the years. You need to be a good mechanic. Yes, buy tools.
You will make people mad quickly. Use common sense here. Look on Amazon, eBay, yard sales. Be smart. I was talking with some friends of mine, and we began to talk about tools. All of these guys had over 10 years working on diesels. We talked about the tool regret you have when your first break in and get a job. You think you need everything all at once.
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