Snap-on or Craftsman tools
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Originally Posted by corvette-pilot
I have 80% Craftsman and a few Snap-On. Wouldn't go out of my way to get Snap-On when there is a Sears around every corner. Plus they are cheaper and work just as good 
HOWEVER, with the economic situation of Sears it is important to consider what affect this might have on you if they go BK (a real possibility).
40+ years ago this was not an issue - many of us bought the Craftsman tools because:
- They were affordable, and
- Sears was going to be around forever and the tools, if they failed, could be replaced, for free.
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If your just a weekend mechanic, craftsman tools, will do you ok. It's easy to find a sears store, but it's almost imposibile to find the snap-on guy when you need him. I have snap-on tools and craftsman, I think it's a toss-up, I was a mechanic for thirty years, and I still do my own repairs, and maintainance, the only thing that go's to the dealer is warranty work.
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Originally Posted by YLWFVR
fyi to Barrier:
Sears bought K-Mart not the other way around.
Sears bought K-Mart not the other way around.
"Kmart Corp., struggling to emerge from bankruptcy less than two years ago, is using the strong gains in its stock over the last 18 months to buy its larger and more established rival. "
taken from http://money.cnn.com/2004/11/17/news...tors/index.htm
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I have tons of craftsman tools, but do to a problem I have had with Sears over the last year, it is now Snap-on.
I would say it is 50/50 on quality so the only issue is that Sears will no longer get my money...
Good with me...
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I would say it is 50/50 on quality so the only issue is that Sears will no longer get my money...
Good with me...
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There is absolutely no comparison. Snap On tools are as good as it gets
and comparing them to Craftsman is actually funny. For guys working at home Craftsman makes a good tool for a very reasonable price. I have tools from every manufacturer there is. Craftsman tools are made
by different vendors. S.K. was making Craftsman tools for a long time.
Danaher Corp. is now making all of the Craftsman hand tools as well as K.D. tools and NAPA. Danaher is also the parent company of Matco. Look at the Sears Craftsman Proline and compare them to Matco. The Kobalt line of tools is made by Snap On, the quality is not the same as the branded Snap On product but still a U.S.A. made tool and good quality.
and comparing them to Craftsman is actually funny. For guys working at home Craftsman makes a good tool for a very reasonable price. I have tools from every manufacturer there is. Craftsman tools are made
by different vendors. S.K. was making Craftsman tools for a long time.
Danaher Corp. is now making all of the Craftsman hand tools as well as K.D. tools and NAPA. Danaher is also the parent company of Matco. Look at the Sears Craftsman Proline and compare them to Matco. The Kobalt line of tools is made by Snap On, the quality is not the same as the branded Snap On product but still a U.S.A. made tool and good quality.
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Originally Posted by corvette-pilot
I have 80% Craftsman and a few Snap-On. Wouldn't go out of my way to get Snap-On when there is a Sears around every corner. Plus they are cheaper and work just as good
How could I add to this!! 
I just went to Sears and picked up about $300 in those damn metric sockets. I got both shallow and deep in 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch drives. I'll probably do the same for my 1/2 inch drive as well.
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I use craftsman, they work fine for what I need to do. If I were a mechanic I would have snap-on. Plus with craftsman if you are in the Craftsman club you can get some real smoking deals on just about everything Sears has.
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There was a time not too many years ago when Craftsman was one of the names to have. In recent years the quality has slipped considerably.
Most of my tools are Craftsman, been collecting tools for over 30 years now. The tools I've gotten recently are pretty much anything except Craftsman.
Most of my tools are Craftsman, been collecting tools for over 30 years now. The tools I've gotten recently are pretty much anything except Craftsman.
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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave
There was a time not too many years ago when Craftsman was one of the names to have. In recent years the quality has slipped considerably.
Most of my tools are Craftsman, been collecting tools for over 30 years now. The tools I've gotten recently are pretty much anything except Craftsman.
Most of my tools are Craftsman, been collecting tools for over 30 years now. The tools I've gotten recently are pretty much anything except Craftsman.
And I heard since K-mart bought sears that they are being stingy with the life time guaranty.
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Originally Posted by JD'S WHITE 93
There is absolutely no comparison. Snap On tools are as good as it gets
and comparing them to Craftsman is actually funny. For guys working at home Craftsman makes a good tool for a very reasonable price. I have tools from every manufacturer there is. Craftsman tools are made
by different vendors. S.K. was making Craftsman tools for a long time.
Danaher Corp. is now making all of the Craftsman hand tools as well as K.D. tools and NAPA. Danaher is also the parent company of Matco. Look at the Sears Craftsman Proline and compare them to Matco. The Kobalt line of tools is made by Snap On, the quality is not the same as the branded Snap On product but still a U.S.A. made tool and good quality.
and comparing them to Craftsman is actually funny. For guys working at home Craftsman makes a good tool for a very reasonable price. I have tools from every manufacturer there is. Craftsman tools are made
by different vendors. S.K. was making Craftsman tools for a long time.
Danaher Corp. is now making all of the Craftsman hand tools as well as K.D. tools and NAPA. Danaher is also the parent company of Matco. Look at the Sears Craftsman Proline and compare them to Matco. The Kobalt line of tools is made by Snap On, the quality is not the same as the branded Snap On product but still a U.S.A. made tool and good quality.
Although most of mine are Craftsman, the SnapOn tools that I own are a step or two above in quality. I have access to SnapOn through a friends garage, so replacement is not too difficult, but I've never needed to replace one!
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Craftsman, Snap on, MAc, what ever tool I am looking for I look on ebay. I can get many snap on tools for the price of a craftsman, all things being equal. The snap on stuff is worth more in resale also down the road, not that I'm gonna sell them. If my son wants em he can have em. If the wife ends up with them she can sell them.
Lifetime guarantee is a life time guarantee, doesn't matter who makes it. I do like the way a snap on feels over a craftsman, although the craftsman professional series comes close.
I am not a mechanic anymore, but have a degree in automotive repair.
Lifetime guarantee is a life time guarantee, doesn't matter who makes it. I do like the way a snap on feels over a craftsman, although the craftsman professional series comes close.
I am not a mechanic anymore, but have a degree in automotive repair.
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They are both good. For the home mechanic you can't beat Craftsman.
For the pro's it's easier to buy them from a Snap-On Dealer that calls at your shop and they have more specialty tools. I believe they are both made in america, they use to be!
For the pro's it's easier to buy them from a Snap-On Dealer that calls at your shop and they have more specialty tools. I believe they are both made in america, they use to be!
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Nothing against Snap on , but it is Branding,Pride of Ownership,etc..issue.
Craftsman are fine tools as well. A Mechanic or Tech with Snap on is viewed as more professional in the eyes of some with out.
I am a consultant and the firm uses tech's, 1/2 are Snap on/MAC , others are Craftsman.
It is a status thing and people can think of alot of ways to justify a $40 screwdriver, like a free hat
and don't forget that Nasscar keychain
Bottom Line: Snap on does a better job in creating Brand loyalty in their product to the high end consumer!
I bought a complete set of Goodwrench and a set of Channel Lock at SAMS and they are great !
Just my 2 cents
Craftsman are fine tools as well. A Mechanic or Tech with Snap on is viewed as more professional in the eyes of some with out.
I am a consultant and the firm uses tech's, 1/2 are Snap on/MAC , others are Craftsman.
It is a status thing and people can think of alot of ways to justify a $40 screwdriver, like a free hat
and don't forget that Nasscar keychain Bottom Line: Snap on does a better job in creating Brand loyalty in their product to the high end consumer!
I bought a complete set of Goodwrench and a set of Channel Lock at SAMS and they are great !
Just my 2 cents
Last edited by daneaux; Aug 21, 2006 at 10:45 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06
Snap-On first
Snap-On second
Snap-On third
Snap-On fourth
Snap-On fifth
Etc.......
(pssst....Buy them off eBay...new of course and save the 40% Mr. Snappy woudl make)
Snap-On second
Snap-On third
Snap-On fourth
Snap-On fifth
Etc.......
(pssst....Buy them off eBay...new of course and save the 40% Mr. Snappy woudl make)
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Originally Posted by daneaux
Nothing against Snap on , but it is Branding,Pride of Ownership,etc..issue.
Craftsman are fine tools as well. A Mechanic or Tech with Snap on is viewed as more professional in the eyes of some with out.
I am a consultant and the firm uses tech's, 1/2 are Snap on/MAC , others are Craftsman.
It is a status thing and people can think of alot of ways to justify a $40 screwdriver, like a free hat and don't forget that Nasscar keychain
Bottom Line: Snap on does a better job in creating Brand loyalty of their product to the high end consumer!
I bought a complete set of Goodwrench and a set of Channel Lock at SAMS and they are great !
Just my 2 cents
Craftsman are fine tools as well. A Mechanic or Tech with Snap on is viewed as more professional in the eyes of some with out.
I am a consultant and the firm uses tech's, 1/2 are Snap on/MAC , others are Craftsman.
It is a status thing and people can think of alot of ways to justify a $40 screwdriver, like a free hat
and don't forget that Nasscar keychain Bottom Line: Snap on does a better job in creating Brand loyalty of their product to the high end consumer!
I bought a complete set of Goodwrench and a set of Channel Lock at SAMS and they are great !
Just my 2 cents