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[Kimbo63]

Hi mate,
Can I ask you where you got that "Mini Air Saw" thing? An internet link or something would be great.
Thanx

Hey Dom got it from the Snapon man I had an earlier version but wore it out very handy indeed

[Kimbo63]

Snap on....

Probably 300+ dollars there

You're probably right there mate can't remember exactly what I payed for it but when the old one went I replaced it quick smart spent all my working life in field service for Komatsu so relied on having all sorts of tools

[dom14]

Snap on....

Probably 300+ dollars there

Of course! . It was staring at my face.
Bloody expensive, but that's how much you pay for life time warranty.

[Kimbo63]

Of course! . It was staring at my face.
Bloody expensive, but that's how much you pay for life time warranty.

Hi Dom I never looked at it like that but this tool
Has saved me heaps of time and payed for it self many times over but as I said part of my trade so only looking at what it has given me back

[threedogs]

Personally I think Snapon are grossly overpriced, there are plenty of brand names out there with life time gaurantees
My mate broke a small brako bar [sidchrome] 30yrs old or so took it to Repco no questions asked swapped it over.
I have had no problems with my kingkrome gear they did give me an up dated 1/4 drive rachett, even though the old was still good.

[dom14]

Hey Dom got it from the Snapon man I had an earlier version but wore it out very handy indeed

Thanx mate.
I would have to look for a budget version of that. Pretty handy tool for sure. Combined with a good 12V air pump/compressor, small reserve tank & right fittings, these mini air tools can be pretty handy on the road.
You just gave me a brilliant idea.

[dom14]

Personally I think Snapon are grossly overpriced, there are plenty of brand names out there with life time garantees
My mate broke a small brako bar [sidchrome] 30yrs old or so took it to Repco no questions asked swapped it over.
I have had no problems with my kingkrome gear they did give me an up dated 1/4 drive rachett, even though the old was still good.

They are good, but I reckon you can get equally good German made tools for less price, except the lifetime warranty.
Snap on is expensive, not just because the higher quality, 'cos they replace them on warranty most of the time.
Personally, I tend to avoid expensive tools, 'cos being a backyard fiddler, I don't need tools that good, 'cos I don't wear them out that quick.
Some el cheapo chinese made tools tend to last for a while in my case. I also buy cheaper ones, so I can modify & fiddle with them without suffering a big loss. I buy standard tools, then cut, bend and weld them to suit my needs. I won't be able to do that with expensive tools.

[dom14]

And dont forget all my blacksmith gear, anvil ,forge etc

I like blacksmith gear mate, especially that mammoth iron anvil. Too bad, I can't use something like that in here.
Time to move out of suburbs.

[threedogs]

When I first brought my other 4x4 and planning a trip to Birdsville
and surrounds every one said dont buy top of the range, but the
best on offer so I brought Kmart Choice brand, The idea was it only had to work once
that was in 1992 and here I am today and still have them best socket set ever, ha ha

Tools are a personal thing though I remember everyone lining up for the Snap On truck to arrive.
each to their own, Williams make a great spanner as well

[4bye4]

My favourite tool for off road. Never used them off road yet but just like to have them there. Use them a lot in the shop and at home.
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