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Audiofn 04-28-2003 07:29 AM

I have to say that Snap On wratchets are the WORST out there. I have broken every one of them and they eventually find their way in the trash in disgust. Have yet to break a SK one yet and I have beat them WAY worse then the Snap on. The fine tool snap on-s would work about once or twice before breaking off a tooth.

Jon

R Addiction 04-28-2003 09:53 AM

Snap-On, at least there tool guys show up every week!! I have alot of MAC tools but no salesman to turn in my warranties to!!!:mad:

seanclong 04-28-2003 12:19 PM

Craftsman so I can projectile them at will without remorse...:eek: :D :eek: Drives my wife crazy!!!! :D

Miller 04-28-2003 01:05 PM

Jon,

Have you ever mentioned the wratchet problem to Snap-On or any former Snap-On guys??? Maybe they make a super duty tool for guys like you!!! :D How's everything? Did Biggus get back yet?

Miller 04-28-2003 01:07 PM

Shane, I just can't wrench on egg beaters!!! I know a couple of things about REAL ENGINES (though admittedly very little as I leave it to the pros). However, I do know how to do a lot of home improvement and non-mechanical work and need to replace some lost and broken tools. I'm helping a friend to remodel a house as well as do some work on the boat. So, as long as I have to replace some items I figured I'd find out what to invest in. :D

MACDAD260 04-28-2003 08:51 PM

If anybody needs to buy Mac Tools or has a warranty issue, just call 1-800-MAC-TOOL. They will take your credit card and ship it to you. Also works if you have a warranty issue and no distributor. They might even send you a call tag to pickup the broken tool if you just whine a little. ;) If anyone in West Michigan needs service, just call 616-318-1569 and I will personally see that you are well taken care of. It might involve a boat ride, though. :p

See ya, Doug

toolman 04-28-2003 10:19 PM

Make mine MAC!!! High quality, realistic pricing, FRIENDLY service. I've been with Mac for 13 years and they are my customers brand of choice!

If I can be of service to you fellow boaters, give me a call at 609-466-4108. I'm in NJ if that helps you guys from NY, PA, etc.

Dave (Toolman)

buck183 04-28-2003 10:27 PM

Too Old...Mac quality is there, trust me. About 1/3 of my tools are Mac. They make great Air Tools. Pricing with my dealer is a little less than Snappy. Depends on what I'm buying whether or not I buy Snap On or Mac. Both dealers take equal care of me. No complaints from either.

Buck

groove 04-29-2003 10:36 AM


Originally posted by Lapse of Reason
I have over 150k in tool's, 95% are Snap On.

I have needed or broke a tool on the weekend 3 or 4 time's every time I called my Snap On guy and went and picked it up from him, once he brought it to me. For me the Snap On guy is a lot closer than Sears. Those guy's make their living selling tool's and most turned a wrench for a living before. If you treat them right the will hook you up. 0% interest off the truck, will Sears let you do that forever?

Craftsman is half the cost of Snap on. As I see it you could have all the same tools (Craftsman), a new Corvette and pay the salary for some cutie to go pick up replace tools when they do break. :D :D

And if you really have spent 150k in tools, they sure as h*ll better deliver them to you.;)

Just adding a little humor to this. :D

I like Craftsman for the money but agree that some tools you cannot substitute quality. Ratchets and screw drivers you should skip Craftsman and go with S&K or Snap-On.

So I suggest you go with a mixture of Craftsman and the others unless money is no object.

LapseofReason 04-29-2003 11:27 AM

I can't make a living with Craftsman they don't make 1/3 of the tools Snap On has. I have a lot of Craftsman for home use.

You have to look at it this way, If you were going F2 racing would you buy a Pachanga because it looked like all the other race boats?

Make that 153K, just got a new plasma cutter. If I need a tool more then once I buy it and I buy the best there is no mater who makes it Snap On is just at the front most of the time.

I have all that other stuff you said I could buy if I bought cheaper tools, and I know the tools is what helped me get them.


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