View Poll Results: Snap-On VS Craftsman.
Snap-On. Only the best for me.
12
12.50%
Snap-On has some nice stuff, but I'd rather save some cash.
36
37.50%
Craftsman does everything Snap-On can but for 1/15th the price.
47
48.96%
I take my wheels to the dealer.
1
1.04%
I don't use tools; they are the work of the devil.
0
0%
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Snap-On VS Craftsman
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From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Snap-On VS Craftsman
Napa makes some good tools as well. I have full set of Craftsman in the garage, but I carry a set of Napa combo wrenches. The only problem I have with them is that they don't fit as tight as the Craftsman do, so if you really put some Torque on 'em, it will probably strip the bolt or nut, but they won't break altogether like the Great Neck atrocities that adorn my trophy case nowadays.
I checked out Snap-On's website, just to get a feel for how expensive they really are, and Oh my dear GOD, who do they think they are??? I don't care how much better they are, for the price difference, I could buy a brand new truck to drive myself down to Sears if I ever broke one, or I could just buy 10-14 times as many Craftsman tools, then you could have a spare in your garage. You know what, for a full set of Snap-Ons, you could hire a full-time ASE mechanic to maintain your garage. It's like buying a $3,000 Rolex wrist watch when a $20 Timex will keep the same time. Get a set of Mechanix Wear M-Pact gloves (~$25), that way if you do break one, you won't split open your knuckels, and they keep your hands nice and warm. TK
I checked out Snap-On's website, just to get a feel for how expensive they really are, and Oh my dear GOD, who do they think they are??? I don't care how much better they are, for the price difference, I could buy a brand new truck to drive myself down to Sears if I ever broke one, or I could just buy 10-14 times as many Craftsman tools, then you could have a spare in your garage. You know what, for a full set of Snap-Ons, you could hire a full-time ASE mechanic to maintain your garage. It's like buying a $3,000 Rolex wrist watch when a $20 Timex will keep the same time. Get a set of Mechanix Wear M-Pact gloves (~$25), that way if you do break one, you won't split open your knuckels, and they keep your hands nice and warm. TK
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From: Annapolis, Maryland
Snap-On VS Craftsman
We've got some good discussion here. This is what makes FTE so great. Anyhow, my take on it is, if I were a professional mechanic, then I'd buy snap on, because I was making my living. Another example would be if I get a Federal Law Enforcement job (FBI, Secret Service, etc.) then I'll probably end up buying a really nice gun to carry with me, instead of the more modestly-priced pieces that I stick with now. I'm just a weekend tinkerer; when something breaks, I go ahead and try to fix it. Either way, it's already broken so I can't do much harm. Craftsman works fine for me. I do have a set of Snap-on wrenches, though. They do feel a bit more "expensive" (because they were?) and more balanced than my ordinary Craftsman wrenches.
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From: Calgary Canada
Snap-On VS Craftsman
The prices on the Snap-On website are VERY unrealistic. If you get to know your local tool rep (a good buddy of mine is a Mac tool dealer) you can pretty much cut a lot of those prices in half.
It'd be like going to the Ford website and then just paying full MSRP without negotiating with the dealer. I don't think anyone here is about to do that.
Waxy
It'd be like going to the Ford website and then just paying full MSRP without negotiating with the dealer. I don't think anyone here is about to do that.
Waxy
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: indiana
Snap-On VS Craftsman
Well snap- on is great for specialty tools .BUT most hard working mechanic/ maintenance men cannot afford them. I have been useing both brands for twenty years plus. The only problem is snap-on wrenches seam to grow legs and walk away never to be seen again. what is up with that?
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From: Texas
Snap-On VS Craftsman
I traded UP to Craftsman about five years ago. Bought a set about 300pcs and a tool chest. Never had a problem except for the ratchets. Real easy to get replacements. Worked in a rental shop once that purchased Macs. Everytime we broke a wrench or screwdriver. Boss went to Sears and replaced with Craftsman. Never had to replace a Craftsman in the three years I worked there.
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From: nm
Snap-On VS Craftsman
a old body man gave me 2 s and k ,ratchets over 20 years ago
a little oil once in a while still going
and they were not new when i got them
in the late 60s ive had craftsman ratchets go one a week
they might have improved them now
way back we repaired dents with lead,i still have all them tools to work lead
jeff
a little oil once in a while still going
and they were not new when i got them
in the late 60s ive had craftsman ratchets go one a week
they might have improved them now
way back we repaired dents with lead,i still have all them tools to work lead
jeff
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From: Conyers,Ga.
Snap-On VS Craftsman
When Sears did their cutbacks a few years ago they closed our little Sears store. They said our town was too small to support a store. So now the closest Sears is in Atlanta. I don't care if they make the greatest tools in the world and give them away I ain't driving into Atlanta to get them. I buy some Snap On tools but recently have stated buying Husky tools at Home Depot. They are as well made as Crafstman and have the same warranty. Home Depots are every where around here and my favorite toy store.
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From: Virginia
Snap-On VS Craftsman
Have you gotten the feeling that Craftsman's quality has slipped a bit lately. I've got a couple of Craftsman ratchets that are 25 or 30 years old and they are strong and solid but I've picked up a couple of newer ones and they seem lighter and not as well crafted. Or, maybe I'm just an old guy familiar with my old tools.
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