Craftsman vs. Snap-on vs. Mac. vs. ac delco vs. rubbermaid

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by GoldBoattail455, Jun 3, 2004.

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What tools do you use or are the best?

  1. Craftsmen

    177 vote(s)
    55.8%
  2. Snap-on

    101 vote(s)
    31.9%
  3. Mac tools

    12 vote(s)
    3.8%
  4. Ac-Delco

    2 vote(s)
    0.6%
  5. Rubbermaid

    3 vote(s)
    0.9%
  6. Other

    22 vote(s)
    6.9%
  1. supercrackerbox

    supercrackerbox Well-Known Member

    Never had any experience with the Snap-On impact guns, but I don't need to. I worked in a tire shop for four years, and a year and a half making plastic holding tanks for Snyder Industries, and all we used at both places was the Ingersol Rand guns. Anything that could stand up to the abuse of those two jobs is good enough for me, so that's what I have in my tool box at home.
     
  2. Water

    Water Well-Known Member

    My old man is a professional tech.

    He uses snap-on, mac, and matco at work but has a tool box full of Craftsman at home.
     
  3. mikesstage

    mikesstage Guest

    Re: New Snap On product

    DO THEY MAKE SNAP ON POTATO CHIPS???:moonu: :3gears: :3gears: :TU: :TU:
     
  4. Bob the Tomatoe

    Bob the Tomatoe King of Tomatoe Land!

    I take issue with the comments on Snap-On 1/2" drive rattle guns.
    I bought an IM51 in 1987 and Used it for 4 years.
    Best d**n thing I ever got from those guys.
    Why did it break?
    Me (the idiot) was trying to remove the lug nuts on an International 1654 straight truck, which are torqued to 600 ft.lbs.
    When your removal torque is 450 ft./lbs., its kind of a losing battle.
    Eventually, I think one of the hammers broke and that was that.
    I should've gotten it fixed, but the Snap-On guy for that area was the worst.
    I saw him once, in a year that I worked at that shop.
    I was hesitant to give him the gun, for fear of never seeing it again.
    Eventually, I picked up a Chicago Pneumatic and used it for the next 15 years.

    ...of course, I'm talking to an "I-R guy", so that explains a lot about his rant.
    Not that there's anything wrong with the tool (they're very good!), but you can't tell those guys ANYTHING! :laugh: :Brow:

    ...(they're worse than Dodge fanatics! :pp )


    Elvis
     
  5. jump start

    jump start OLDER THAN DIRT!!!

    sEARS RULES!
     
  6. Bob the Tomatoe

    Bob the Tomatoe King of Tomatoe Land!

    Ok, apparently I wasn't clear. My apologies.
    In years past Snap-On tool boxes were indeed orange.
    I'm asking if you know when orange was the normal colour for a Snap-On bottom box?


    Bob
     
  7. supercrackerbox

    supercrackerbox Well-Known Member


    Hey now! :puzzled:
     
  8. 73riv455

    73riv455 73riv455

    I would have to go with snapon because of the high level of customer service. My dealer has warrantied 40 year old tools for me without even batting an eye. Every part on even my tool box has a lifetime warranty, and I have had no problems getting parts even for very old tools. They do cost more initially, but over the long run they are the best value.
     
  9. Bob the Tomatoe

    Bob the Tomatoe King of Tomatoe Land!

    REALLY?!
    ...hmmm, me wonders if dear ol' Pops picked up something...special...:Brow:

    It's my ol' mans tool box that I'm asking about.
    The thing's always been orange and I know its older than the hills.
    I don't know where he got it, possibly alaska, when he was stationed there in the early 60's, but I'm not sure and he's since passed on.

    I have no camera now, but plan on getting one (one of these days :rolleyes: ).

    Could I PM or E-mail you a pic?



    Elvis
     
  10. tlivingd

    tlivingd BIG BLOCK, THE ANTI PRIUS

    My neighbor has a smaller lower snap-on tool box that's really old and it's a orangy-red color. :Do No:
     
  11. 73riv455

    73riv455 73riv455

    The standard color has always been red....
     
  12. paul c

    paul c Well-Known Member

    the best hand tools are snap on hands down, matco isn't bad either. mac isn't as good as they once were and are about the same price as snap on so the choice is obvious. craftsman are good for home use and hobbyist's. i turned wrenches for a living for 15 years and now i install elevators for otis so all of my old work tools are home and it is sure nice to have everthing i need right in front of my skylark and camaro. now toolboxes on the other hand is a totaly different story. i do have a snap on box but i bought it used so i only paid 4500 instead of 8500 for it after if was only 3 years old. used is the only way to buy one.
     
  13. Bob the Tomatoe

    Bob the Tomatoe King of Tomatoe Land!

    Thanks, Jace!

    ...sorry about "Elvis". Sometimes I have someone do the typing for me.



    Bob-vis :pp
     
  14. GoldBoattail455

    GoldBoattail455 462 -> TH400 -> Posi

    Yes, I did get a deal and yes I am happy.:beers2:
     

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  15. GoldBoattail455

    GoldBoattail455 462 -> TH400 -> Posi

    No, that is the old craftsman cat still chuggin' along. :laugh:

    I think this is the apprentice set, best I can tell from the catalog. I went through and added all the prices up and apparently I got a real good deal. Yes I saw the light, I guess. I never would have bought these otherwise, retail was $4240.25.:eek2: I didnt pay half that. Now I need another box.:Dou:

    You know my snap-on guy?:puzzled: Rich Elarde:confused:
     
  16. Electrajim

    Electrajim Just another Jim

    Snap-On wrenches open or boxed have such a sharp edge on them.
    I think they last because you can't really "lean on them" w/o hurting your hand.

    I use a combo of Craftsman, but MOSTLY Metwrench.

    ElectraJim
     
  17. 73riv455

    73riv455 73riv455

    Great Brittain? Could you mean New Britain?
     
  18. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member


    Give him a break, he was on a roll! :grin:
     
  19. 73riv455

    73riv455 73riv455

    I would have let it go if he hadn't picked rubbermaid!
     
  20. 64 Hardtop

    64 Hardtop Founders Club Member

    SNAP ON are the best! Mac is also a very professional tool. If you work in a shop and use them daily you will agree and also know the difference in a quality tool. Weekenders and backyarders will not have a need to spend the extra money for a professional tool.
     

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