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31st March 2016, 07:53 PM
#41
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I think Snap-On are so expensive because in the US there is a "movement" who actually hunt down broken and worn out Snap-On tools so they can get them traded for new ones. Someone has to pay for these clowns and is usually the honest customer.
Sidchrome and Kinchrome can get away with an unconditional guarantee here because most of us don't bother taking them back. I have broken heaps of Kinchrome and never bothered to take them back, Ive always seen it as an opportunity to replace that tool with something decent!
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31st March 2016 07:53 PM
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31st March 2016, 10:55 PM
#42
Originally Posted by
AGman
I think Snap-On are so expensive because in the US there is a "movement" who actually hunt down broken and worn out Snap-On tools so they can get them traded for new ones. Someone has to pay for these clowns and is usually the honest customer.
I have heard of people that do the same with Tupperware.
Graham
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31st March 2016, 11:18 PM
#43
Travelling Podologist
My favourite tool at the moment. Dunno how I ever managed without it.
My new favourite tool - impact driver - Version 2.jpg
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31st March 2016, 11:23 PM
#44
Originally Posted by
threedogs
No doubt you have never had to cable tie a loom the length of a Boeing 383
Thats about 80mtrs of wire loom and with a cable tie required every 30mm
a cable tie tool will do each cable tie the same pressure, and cut off neatly. Its the cut off bit
I hate most,, lost count the amount of times Ive cut the back of my hand because of tags ends
being cut with side cutters or plyers and on an angle. engine bays mainly
Some call it Cessna rash, comes up better with a bit of Skydrol (non flammable hydraulic oil that burns skin on contact).
Flush cut Lindstrom side cutters do a great job on cable ties, more flush than the gun.
I have to tie a new loom into a thrust reverser, teflon insulated nickel plated wire , heat resistant tying lace & clove hitches (no cable ties), covered in Skydrol hours of fun.
Graham
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7th April 2016, 06:45 PM
#45
Patrol Guru
Another handy tool test light with built in volt meter
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