Snap-On tools and Rolex

[J!m]

Ok. Posting in another thread got me thinking.

Rolex are often compared to Snap-On tools. Now I'm third generation Snap-On guy. I have proven to myself the value in their tools. (I still have a few pieces that were my grandfathers that I haven't broken yet!) Like with Rolex the arguments are "Craftsman are USA made and have a lifetime warranty too." The difference is, you need the warranty on Craftsman tools.

Don't get me wrong, I've broken every brand of tool. Cornwell, Mac, Matco and Snap-On. Plus others I'm forgetting. Snap-On holds up the best to my abuse.

I think Rolex (steel models) are sort of the same, less the lifetime warranty. Yes, they are expensive; however there is a certain level of quality and durability to them.

Anyone out there third generation Rolex or other tool users?

[Hpozzuoli]

I love Snap On. Every draw in both boxes is loaded with either Snap On or SK.

[J!m]

I have a few S-K sets that my dad bought. The quality then was much better than now unfortunately.

Nice collection you have there!

Boxes are another story. I have a Snap-On top box on a harbor freight cabinet. The cabinet is pretty serious for short money. Plus not having a giant logo on the front keeps a low profile!��

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by J!m

I have a few S-K sets that my dad bought. The quality then was much better than now unfortunately.

Nice collection you have there!

Boxes are another story. I have a Snap-On top box on a harbor freight cabinet. The cabinet is pretty serious for short money. Plus not having a giant logo on the front keeps a low profile!��

You've pretty much hit both ends with Snap-On and Harbor Freight. Ha ha.

I do LOVE Snap-On!

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by Hpozzuoli

I love Snap On. Every draw in both boxes is loaded with either Snap On or SK.

Definitely drooling over that set up.

[Dashimmy]

I've been a Snap-On man since 2003. Did mechanic work for over 8 years. The best tool ever! Now I'm a hobbyist. Keep the tools.

[Dashimmy]

Watch pic and Tools in use!

[Paul_I]

I have a Harley branded set of snap on tools for my motorcycle.

[Tools]

You gotta get up early to do something that we haven't already done here...

[toolr]

Originally Posted by Tools

You gotta get up early to do something that we haven't already done here...

Nice F720 and F730... from my favorite era of Snap-on. Oh yeah, the Explorer II is nice too.

[handsfull]

Snap on and Knipex.....my two favorite brands of tools

Use both daily.

[Kingpimpin]

No Love for Mac? Snap-on wrenches have too thin of shanks for putting a lot of force behind. They always cut into my hands. I do have some old Armstrong stuff that is killer though.

[J!m]

The Mac profile is a bit sharp on the shank (unless it has changed) for me.

But my love is Snap-On. Plus they have a very comprehensive line when you need something unusual. My only gripe is they do discontinue tools after a few decades some times. That is annoying. Also the length of the wrenches has gotten longer. So when I bust another 9/16 and get a replacement, it is longer in the tray than the old one. That can be a problem with a tightly packed drawer.

I have a set of Craftsman pro series or something I my Rover for roadside transmission rebuilds. Those are fully polished and although they get little to no use, I haven't broken any yet (I don't think so anyway).

[mapalfa]

Am I the only one that glanced at the title and read strap-on

[Boaters]

I used S-K in the day and Craftsman really liked Snap-On but they seemed a little slippery to me. Craftsman has gone in the toilet warranty not like it used to be S-K has lost it's quality also but Snap-On is the only one out of the three that still has the warranty and quality IMPO

[GEORGE505]

Nice. Check out Danaher tool company in Chicago that is who makes a lot of snap on and craftsman tools. As well as rigged, proto, hollow crome, allen, and jacob. When I use to work there they use to give some really good deals on them. They make tools for a few other companies too but I can't remember off hand lol. Great tools indeed.

[mtgjr]

Funny, I use a plastic Snap-On pry tool to pop the bezel off my 16710 to make insert changes.

[OmegaJJH]

I'm embarrassed to say that I'm the new generation.... I have to pay someone. Totally useless with my hands.

My grandad's were a mechanic and a carpenter. My dad, an electrician amongst other things. Sadly none of these skills were passed down to me.

I think we've got a screw driver somewhere....

[Doug T]

I find that Snap On and Mac are the only way to go.

[fskywalker]

Craftsman for me! They get the job done!


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[J!m]

Originally Posted by GEORGE505

Nice. Check out Danaher tool company in Chicago that is who makes a lot of snap on and craftsman tools. As well as rigged, proto, hollow crome, allen, and jacob. When I use to work there they use to give some really good deals on them. They make tools for a few other companies too but I can't remember off hand lol. Great tools indeed.

Interesting info thank you!

Caterpillar is another brand I assume they made. Very snap-ish but never found out who made them. I had a catalogue of those tools around at one point.

[ming the merciless]

" Snap-On " aren't what they were. Like several other American brands you used to be able to hang your hat on. The other Engineers on here will know who I mean. " Starrett " to name just one.

[J!m]

I have one Staret mic I think but mostly Mitutoyo.

[jmiicustomz]

No snap-on, proto, mac, etc aren't what they were(mac and proto are owned by Stanley tool company) but they are still a far cry from junk or the new crapsman stuff.

This box was bought by my grandfather on his way to Alaska the same year this watch was made (1953.) Then I'll throw in some tools for good measure, most of which are older than I am at 31 yrs old

[Hpozzuoli]

Here's some draw shots for the tool guys.

[Hpozzuoli]

Everything is stacked 2 deep.

[Hpozzuoli]

Wrenches

[Hpozzuoli]

Last one.

[J!m]

Nice! I'm not quite that organized but I try. Very little is two deep. I try to have a place for every tool to save time and aggravation when I need something...

Sockets:

[J!m]

Inch wrenches: