Don't forget TD if you break your only breaker bar out in the middle of nowhere where are you going to get it swapped? You just can't break a Snapon bar with your bare handsQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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Don't forget TD if you break your only breaker bar out in the middle of nowhere where are you going to get it swapped? You just can't break a Snapon bar with your bare handsQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
If you use them quite often good tools are definitely worth it. I have a sidchrome ratchet and a snap on ratchet, sidchrome gets jammed, doesn't have as many teeth on the ratchet and is wobbly. It's nearly new too. Snap on one is hands down significantly better plus has more teeth on the ratchet so makes it much nicer to use in tight areas.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I have a few other brands of tools and you definitely get what you pay for. Will also round less fasteners with quality tools.
You can also get ratchet overhaul kits for the Snap-On, the same ones are used in their torque wrenches.
They are the only ones I know of with 1/8" open end spanner, also bought 5/32" & 3/16" all around $30 each.
Their ratchet screwdrivers are the only ones to get, the #2 phillips bit outlasts any other.
Graham
Bought a set of Sidchrome sockets when doing my apprenticeship in 1974, busted a few bits over the years, ratchet handle and some sockets.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
They have been replaced without question. Recently busted a socket, the bloke behind the counter had a good look to see if it had been used in a rattle gun.
No sign so replaced on the spot.
Not bad after 42 years. Didn't have a receipt either!
Buy once Buy right! "Canna hand a man a granda spanna" or something like that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY4upxZ_zOs
Old Reliable, sitting under a bench in the cave, been there for years.
Cost $18.00 in '74, subsidised as factory was going metric.
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And another I bought for work, everthing in one case. It is really handy, so good it goes out back with me on the desert trips.
Cost $124.00 in 2104! (Supercheap Autos special)
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Heres another interesting Sidchrome ratchet. Model 13914.
Works as a conventional ratchet, also the handle twists either way and tightens or undoes what ever the head is set at. So in a tight spot just twist the handle not swing the arm IYKWIM.
$5.00 in a dead stock bin at Bunnings. Too interesting to resist!
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Also have some Snap-on stuff from our racing days, small profile tools for tight spots and tough as. But bends the card when buying it though.
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Probably the three handiest tools I have in my arsenal at the moment.
I have some Snap-On flare-nut wrenches and some screw drivers Ive had for ever...it's nice stuff.
Put it the hands of a farmer who will more than likely put a piece of 3ft pipe over it to get a bit of extra leverageQuote:
Originally Posted by Kimbo63
Ill gaurantee you it will break. but thats not under normal use.
Plenty of better tool than Snapon out there Williams are a fantasic tool feel great in the hand.
Maybe Im a bit anti America.but I still think they are well over priced compared to other tools
with the same warranty etc.
Can NEVER have too many tools EHQuote:
Originally Posted by macca
Have you or do you own any snap on tools?
I've used them a few times, just thought it was doing the same job as say a Kingchrome smooth edition.
Sorry Matt just cant justify the high price, It may be different for you as your stuffed without tools, as
tools are your life. Im talking from say Hodge or Mudski and Co where we use them fairly often but not all
the time like you and others if that makes any sense
PS been locked in the truck a few times lol
Have used them but dont own any
Had a look for Williams as I had not heard of them, found this...
http://toolguyd.com/snap-on-industri...s-bahco-tools/