SK tools??
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SK tools??
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I have some socket sets and some open end wrenches and I say they are rather nice. Seemingly not up to par with my snap-on stuff but far superior to the Craftsman that I have used.
I have some socket sets and some open end wrenches and I say they are rather nice. Seemingly not up to par with my snap-on stuff but far superior to the Craftsman that I have used.
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SK tools are quite good. The company has gone through changes over the year and I have a few from the 60/70s that I inhereted and some from the 80s to present that I bought including a recent stubby set that has a similar design to the snapon flank drive. The current tools are very hard to beat but sometimes you could endup paying as much for a given set of wrenches etc as you would snapon stuff.
The first ratchet I ever bought was an SK because at the time no one except Snapon made a 3/8 handle with a decent length. I still use it even though SK rebuilt it once for me. The offered to replace it but they didn't have that model and style anymore so I asked them to fix it instead and they did. Over 1/3 of my sockets are SK and 1/2 craftsman with the remainder made up mostly of Snapon. I prefer the SK sockets. I haven't broken an SK socket but I have the snapon and some of the snapon show wear in the attachment hole.
Another good thing is that they are no longer owned by FACOM and are independent once again.
The first ratchet I ever bought was an SK because at the time no one except Snapon made a 3/8 handle with a decent length. I still use it even though SK rebuilt it once for me. The offered to replace it but they didn't have that model and style anymore so I asked them to fix it instead and they did. Over 1/3 of my sockets are SK and 1/2 craftsman with the remainder made up mostly of Snapon. I prefer the SK sockets. I haven't broken an SK socket but I have the snapon and some of the snapon show wear in the attachment hole.
Another good thing is that they are no longer owned by FACOM and are independent once again.
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I agree with rlh. If it says SK or SK-Wayne, snap it up in a heartbeat. I have a older SK 1/2" drive ratchet, (pre Facom) I put a 2' cheater bar on it very frequently, and have yet to put a kit in it or bend the handle.
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I love my 1/4 drive sk set. I looked at the same exact set, only snap on, it was over 550 dollars, mine was free from a contest but new only cost 130. My boss calls them slip and kills, but I love em.
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Originally Posted by mrxlh
Funny you say that, I have always referred to Snap On as "Snap Off" with no warranty.
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We have some old S-K stuff around here we got at auctions, and have yet to break any of it. My brother and I can both get rough with tools sometimes. I'm a heavy equpment mechanic, and I can break snap-on's stuff anytime if I try hard enough, Hell I broke a 3/4 to 1/2 IMPACT adapter with a torque wrench! My strap on dealer warrantied it without an issue (oops I spelled Strap on wrong, actually I didn't just ask the tool man for some prices!) I won't explain that any further. I really like my Matco stuff. Money for quality though, I don't think you can go wrong with SK.
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"SK tools are quite good. The company has gone through changes over the year and I have a few from the 60/70s that I inhereted and some from the 80s to present that I bought including a recent stubby set that has a similar design to the snapon flank drive. The current tools are very hard to beat but sometimes you could endup paying as much for a given set of wrenches etc as you would snapon stuff."
I have a basic set of SK tools consisting of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch drive socket sets, 6 point combination wrenches, and assorted screwdrivers and pliers. All are very good.
The SK website and Sears are overpriced for SK tools.
I bought mine locally from:
Truck Pro
http://www.truckpro.com/docs/merchandise/parts_catalog/tools_supplies/skhandtoolsets.html
and Tool Central
http://www.toolcentral.com/ecommerce.php/mode/view/cat/2/mfr/1073
They didn't have everything at the local stores but ordered it at no extra cost. The prices were about 2 to 2 1/2 times the equivalent Craftsman sizes and half (at least) the price of Snap-On.
Another source I haven't tried:
The Tool Warehouse
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MAN65.html
has a better selection and free shipping for orders over $100 that don't require special handling.
"SK tools are quite good. The company has gone through changes over the year and I have a few from the 60/70s that I inhereted and some from the 80s to present that I bought including a recent stubby set that has a similar design to the snapon flank drive. The current tools are very hard to beat but sometimes you could endup paying as much for a given set of wrenches etc as you would snapon stuff."
I have a basic set of SK tools consisting of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch drive socket sets, 6 point combination wrenches, and assorted screwdrivers and pliers. All are very good.
The SK website and Sears are overpriced for SK tools.
I bought mine locally from:
Truck Pro
http://www.truckpro.com/docs/merchandise/parts_catalog/tools_supplies/skhandtoolsets.html
and Tool Central
http://www.toolcentral.com/ecommerce.php/mode/view/cat/2/mfr/1073
They didn't have everything at the local stores but ordered it at no extra cost. The prices were about 2 to 2 1/2 times the equivalent Craftsman sizes and half (at least) the price of Snap-On.
Another source I haven't tried:
The Tool Warehouse
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MAN65.html
has a better selection and free shipping for orders over $100 that don't require special handling.
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All my SK stuff is older (SK or SK Wayne form EARLY 60's). Quality went down for a bit, as they merged with Facom, and added some "new" designs.
When Stanley tools purchased Facom (if I remember right, it was finalized last January), SK bought themselves back out (didn't want to be offshored). I have seen a few people buy them, but they were older stock (Facom period), so I don't know if their quality has improved, but they were around locally about 3 years ago, trying to get truck sales in my area.
I am hopefull they will improve again without their foreign partners.
When Stanley tools purchased Facom (if I remember right, it was finalized last January), SK bought themselves back out (didn't want to be offshored). I have seen a few people buy them, but they were older stock (Facom period), so I don't know if their quality has improved, but they were around locally about 3 years ago, trying to get truck sales in my area.
I am hopefull they will improve again without their foreign partners.
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From: Florida Hill Country
SK bought themselves out about 3 or more years ago and quality is very good. I have some brand new stubby wrenches and they are as good or better than my SK Wayne stuff. They still sell some FACOM stuff as a distributor. FACOM is kind of like snapon of Europe.
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From: North Dakota
I started out with Craftsmen tools then they made me the road mechanic and wanted to buy Mac but like all but my newest Mac rep they were all dinks so I bought SK. Almost all of my sockets are SK and have not had any complaints other then some of the impacts sockets sidewalls are a little to thick. I like there tools and do not regret buying them at all. I have had some problems with some of there stuff holding up but I have replaced that stuff with Snap On. You are much better spending the money on SK then Craftsmen.
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I still have my SK Wayne set of wrenches from 40 years ago. Have broke one in that time and it was one that was use, abused and misused. Took it to the dealer and he didn't bat an eye just had me sign the receipt for warranty. The newer ones I can't say anything about, but have heard that the quality is very good and at a decent price.
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