Snap-On VS Craftsman
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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: Dededo, Guam
Snap-On VS Craftsman
I use Craftsman but recently I have been dissapointed in the quality of thier ratchets. I broke my 3/8" and 1/4" while working on my truck. The drive mechanism still works but the direction changer lever is what broke on both of them so they only go one way. Good thing I get a free one when i bring em back.
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From: Twin Cities, MN
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I use mostly craftsman. Cause when it breaks there is a sears around almost every corner. But screwdriver's, I like snap-on cause they seem to hold up better without wearing out the tips on the first screw you take out. But I can be a ##t## looking for the truck when you don't have the number of the guy in your area.
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From: Iberia, USA
Snap-On VS Craftsman
snap-on had some good stuff and their tolerances are better then craftsman. but i believe that yer just payin fer a name. i think the only thing snap-on has on craftsman these days is their name and they have more specialty tools.
-nathan
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From: Calgary Canada
Snap-On VS Craftsman
If you make your living with tools, you can't go wrong with Snap-On or Mac, they're worth the price. The quality and ergonomic design of the tools is simply superior.
If you're a shade tree mechanic, even a guy with a pretty impressive shop and know how, it's pretty hard to justify the expense. Craftsman, Motomaster (Canadian Tire) and Husky (Home Depot) are making good tools with lifetime no hassle warranties. Pretty hard to argue with their value.
My $0.02
Waxy
If you're a shade tree mechanic, even a guy with a pretty impressive shop and know how, it's pretty hard to justify the expense. Craftsman, Motomaster (Canadian Tire) and Husky (Home Depot) are making good tools with lifetime no hassle warranties. Pretty hard to argue with their value.
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From: Greenup KY
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I broke my 3/8" and 1/4" while working on my truck. The drive mechanism still works but the direction changer lever is what broke on both of them so they only go one way
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same here .....but I also broke a snap-on ratchet same way
so I don't really think one is better than the other ......mostly just a name........there are some difference but not enough to varify the extra cost..............
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I broke my 3/8" and 1/4" while working on my truck. The drive mechanism still works but the direction changer lever is what broke on both of them so they only go one way
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same here .....but I also broke a snap-on ratchet same way
so I don't really think one is better than the other ......mostly just a name........there are some difference but not enough to varify the extra cost..............
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From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Snap-On VS Craftsman
I have a garage full of Craftsman, and although I use them constantly, I've never actually broken one when using it for the intended use. Putting a pipe over the end of a 3/8" combo and standing on it is not an acceptable indended use, but I was suprised that it did hold up for a little while. I've picked up a few Snap-On tools here and there, and I really like them, but I have no reason to get a full set of them.
The worst tools I've ever used are "Great Neck", the tools they sell at AutoZone. Having worked there for a few summers, I have a trophy case of the most miserable instances of them breaking. It's a pretty morbid collection of mostly ratchet parts, and a few sockets, and an X-wrench that literally unfolded on me. Truly a pathetic product to have "made in USA" written on. TK
The worst tools I've ever used are "Great Neck", the tools they sell at AutoZone. Having worked there for a few summers, I have a trophy case of the most miserable instances of them breaking. It's a pretty morbid collection of mostly ratchet parts, and a few sockets, and an X-wrench that literally unfolded on me. Truly a pathetic product to have "made in USA" written on. TK
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Originally posted by BigMattXXL
What do you guys think?
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What do you guys think?
XXL
Home Depot gives lifetime warrantee on everyones lifetime tools. Lowe's Home center also gived lifetime warrantee on anyone's lifetime tools. I like them better and traded broken ratchets from you know who to get Lowes brand.
They are Snap-on quality IMHO.
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Back in the old days (3 years ago) when I was a CNC machinist, I had a tool chest full of Craftsman tools. Used them every day, had no problems with them. I still use them for my shade tree purposes.
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From: Missouri
Snap-On VS Craftsman
I just recently got one of those craftsman tool kits with the slide out plastic drawers. It is kind of like one of the rolling tool chests but it is shrunk down to a mobile size. It is awesome. Craftsman will replace anything that breaks. I am going to buy a very nice torque wrench in the near future and it will be from snap on. Craftsman will not replace my engine if the torque wrench is 20 ft lbs off. Snap on is undoubtedly better in quality but rediculous when it comes to cost. I find that when it comes to wrenches the snap on wrenches are stronger but the craftsmen wrenches are easier on the hands.
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From: South Dakota
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I guess I'd have to say craftsman, even though less than 10% of my collection is that brand.
Being from the farm, I've broken about any kind of tool you could think of, I even got a 5 gallon pail just for ratchets (yes there are craftsman in it).
I've come to find that the best ratchets that I have are the ones that I've broke then welded them up.
Down side is no ratchet action, but they are excellent bolt busters when attached to a five foot pipe for plow shares and such.
Being from the farm, I've broken about any kind of tool you could think of, I even got a 5 gallon pail just for ratchets (yes there are craftsman in it).
I've come to find that the best ratchets that I have are the ones that I've broke then welded them up.
Down side is no ratchet action, but they are excellent bolt busters when attached to a five foot pipe for plow shares and such.