Replyit all about how easy it is to replace
I know were Sear or K-mart is all the time
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it all about how easy it is to replace
I know were Sear or K-mart is all the time
doing one call at a time.
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Believe me Craftsman's tools are great! but there is no comparison Snap On are better just check each one out on ebay and you will see which brings the most money even used.
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I agree with mrbillpro
snap on, Mack tools
are all good
but still Sears is their no need to hunt
doing one call at a time.
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Sears at one time was better, their 1/2" drive ratchets lasted for years. They'd give you a rebuild kit if they went bad but they changed the design, no more kits now. About as fast as you exchange one it'll go bad! The reverse lever will lock up when you put some real pressure on them and you have to smack it against something to get it to release! They still exchange/replace all their tools but their 1/2" drive aren't as good anymore.
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its getting harder and harder to find a snap on tool rep in my area,also you pay that extra $$ for the service!
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Go to a local auto repair shop and ask about their next visit.Originally posted by jdm2447
its getting harder and harder to find a snap on tool rep in my area,also you pay that extra $$ for the service!
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Snap-on and Mac are much better than craftsman. Took a 1/2" drive craftsman socket to remove a crankshaft pulley - crack.
I usually flag them down when they are visiting local auto shops when I drive by.
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I agree, Snap-on are superior to Craftsman and just about anything else out there. Although, in the field of Air condtioning and Heating I would not think they are worth the extra cost or the convienece of going to a Sear store to buy or replace under warranty. Snap-On are only worth it if your a professional Auto Mechanic, in my estimation anyways. Snap-On ratchets are geared smaller and quicker for mechanical work. Plus has anyone ever saw their catalogue of tools? It's amazing what is available.Originally posted by keepitsimplestupid
Snap-on and Mac are much better than craftsman. Took a 1/2" drive craftsman socket to remove a crankshaft pulley - crack.
I usually flag them down when they are visiting local auto shops when I drive by.
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I have a lot of both and like the quality of both in wrenches and such, but Snap-on is a bit better. I'd say Snap-on is about twice as good at about three times the cost.
When it comes to snips and some power tools, I stay away from Craftsman altogether and Snap-on just brand names other brands that you can get for much less under the original brand name.
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The price of Snap-on tools are over the top here in the Netherlands, but if i see them shine in a catalogue it makes me horney
Btw Scandia, Bahco, and Sandvick, are own by Snap-on.
Btw i have done a servicecall at the sawfactory of Sandvick, there saws are sent all over the world custom made!
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Craftsman used to be a very respectable brand in the 50's and 60's. They're still ok, but nothing like they used to be. The free replacement is nice (on the limited number of tools it applies to), but personally I'm much more likely to lose something than break it.
I don't feel nearly so bad about leaving a $3 driver as I would a $30 one.
Snap-on, Mac, Matco, etc doesn't leave the shop.
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Craftsman makes the WORST rachets I've ever used....however their screwdrivers are great for prying.If a wrench is in your hand 8 hrs a day, you go with the Snap-on or Mac tools.
If everything was always done "by the book"....the book would never change.
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If you have a wrench in your hand 8 hrs a day, you must work on a assembly line someplace and not in the HVAC business.Originally posted by smokin68
Craftsman makes the WORST rachets I've ever used....however their screwdrivers are great for prying.If a wrench is in your hand 8 hrs a day, you go with the Snap-on or Mac tools.
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What do you use the prybars for? Driving nails? Oh wait, thats what pliers are used for.Originally posted by smokin68
Craftsman makes the WORST rachets I've ever used....however their screwdrivers are great for prying.If a wrench is in your hand 8 hrs a day, you go with the Snap-on or Mac tools.
There's TREACHERY AFOOT!!!
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Proto tools by stanley are very good,lifetime warranty, Graiger sells them.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by mcr
What do you use the prybars for? Driving nails? Oh wait, thats what pliers are used for.Originally posted by smokin68
Craftsman makes the WORST rachets I've ever used....however their screwdrivers are great for prying.If a wrench is in your hand 8 hrs a day, you go with the Snap-on or Mac tools.
You don't need a prybar for anything when you have Craftsman screwdrivers.....and I drive nails with the rachets thank you.
If everything was always done "by the book"....the book would never change.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by smokin68
When you drive those nails do you have the compementary 2 foot pipe on the end for more hitting power?Originally posted by mcr
What do you use the prybars for? Driving nails? Oh wait, thats what pliers are used for.Originally posted by smokin68
Craftsman makes the WORST rachets I've ever used....however their screwdrivers are great for prying.If a wrench is in your hand 8 hrs a day, you go with the Snap-on or Mac tools.
You don't need a prybar for anything when you have Craftsman screwdrivers.....and I drive nails with the rachets thank you.
There's TREACHERY AFOOT!!!
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I got a bit of everything and the best hand mechanic tools I ever owned were S&K. Never broke one of there ratchets, and they double as hammers as well.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by mcr
Nah. I use the pipe when I need a breaker-bar.Originally posted by smokin68
When you drive those nails do you have the compementary 2 foot pipe on the end for more hitting power?Originally posted by mcr
What do you use the prybars for? Driving nails? Oh wait, thats what pliers are used for.Originally posted by smokin68
Craftsman makes the WORST rachets I've ever used....however their screwdrivers are great for prying.If a wrench is in your hand 8 hrs a day, you go with the Snap-on or Mac tools.
You don't need a prybar for anything when you have Craftsman screwdrivers.....and I drive nails with the rachets thank you.
If everything was always done "by the book"....the book would never change.
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