Torque wrench for rebuild

Poodles

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snap-on = rip off artists...

craftsman here, and you have to ALWAYS reset the torque wrenches back to the lowest setting, it will fuck up ANY torque wrench regardless of how much you bought it for...

I have both sizes as they aren't that expensive and you'll use them forever...
 
Poodles

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nope

you do realize that most well made tools are made in the same foundries?

or are even the same company just under a different name?
 
Ckanderson

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or that fact that snap on will come to my house to fix a tool?

or their rachets are 100 times better then craftsman?

or the fact they offer custom tools for specific jobs that no one else does?
 
jetjock

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He's got you there pood. I've been in situations where nothing else would do. For example the thinner and stronger walls of Snap-On sockets come in very handy. That said they're way overkill for Joe Average.

Btw, Snap On hand tools are made in their own plant. I'm guessing you don't watch Modern Marvels ;)
 
ms07s

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I have a snap-on inch pound 1/4 drive for all the small stuff and a craftsman 1/2 for all the larger items. Both work great and I like both companies but craftsman won't replace your tools if you use them for your job. The only way to get craftsman to replace my tools is to go into sears in plain clothes.:biglaugh:

And yes always reset your torque wrench back to its lowest setting and don't drop it. Both can mess up the calibration.:nono:

Edit: I have broken several craftsman sockets but my snap-on sockets are hard core!
 
Ckanderson

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jetjock said:
He's got you there pood. I've been in situations where nothing else would do. For example the thinner and stronger walls of Snap-On sockets come in very handy. That said they're way overkill for Joe Average.

;)
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Yea, i have a set of 6 point snap on impact sockets I use for almost EVERYTHING, I love them.

And all my rachets except for the ones my dad bought me, are Snap On. :naughty:

snap on also makes these locking extensions that lock the socket onto the extension. i have them and use them exclusivly. its the best thing since i know that socket wont come off and ill have to spend 20 min tryin to grab it..
 
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Sawbladz said:
That would be a handy feature. Might have to go take a look inside the next time I see a Snap-On truck around.
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seriously. I have them in 4 lengths for 3/8's and I LOVE them. they havent failed me yet..

they arnt cheap though IIRC, but i figure the time I've saved by not looking for socets, or losing sockets, ive made out ahead..


now my 100 dollar 1/2 snap on breaker bar... thats a bit overkill.......


but shes so sexy :naughty:
 
jetjock

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Ckanderson said:
snap on also makes these locking extensions that lock the socket onto the extension. i have them and use them exclusivly. its the best thing since i know that socket wont come off and ill have to spend 20 min tryin to grab it..
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Agreed. They are nice. Mine are Craftsman. I have a set of 6 in both 3/8 and 1/4 drive ;).

The adjustable length extensions from Snap On are unique though. Handy gadgets in their own right.
 
cuel

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I sent out my Snap On 3/8" torque wrench to get calibrated a few weeks ago. Said they couldn't do it because no one had parts(Its almost 10 yrs. old). Bought a Matco to replace it. 3/8", ratcheting, 15-100 ft. lbs.
For those that like gadgets, Snap On makes a digital one that reads torque as you apply it. It vibrates and buzzes when you reach the tq. you set it for.

Most important thing to know about torque wrenches: Wind them back down to the lowest setting when you're done!! I know it was already mentioned, but figured it needed said again.
 
cuel

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Nope, didn't even know I could get one. I probably need to send my old one to Snap On, but I won't do business with the local dealer. I'd rather buy all new tools from Matco... My Matco dealer will warranty my tools without question, and they're just as tough as the Snap On tools. Snap On won't warranty a socket thats worn. Says its "the life of the tool", and I have to buy new ones.
 
ms07s

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cuel said:
Nope, didn't even know I could get one. I probably need to send my old one to Snap On, but I won't do business with the local dealer. I'd rather buy all new tools from Matco... My Matco dealer will warranty my tools without question, and they're just as tough as the Snap On tools. Snap On won't warranty a socket thats worn. Says its "the life of the tool", and I have to buy new ones.
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WOW! Your snap-on guy sucks! The guy we use will warranty it no matter the usage.
 
slidebabyslide

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cuel said:
Most important thing to know about torque wrenches: Wind them back down to the lowest setting when you're done!! I know it was already mentioned, but figured it needed said again.
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Not true on some, torque wrenches. NOT ON MINE. :naughty:
 
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