Advice Required: Snapon for Pro Use
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The thing I found about Snap-On is not just that their stuff is the most rugged and lasts the best, it is usually the smallest in physical size. This is, in practice, the biggest difference between Snap-On and, say, Craftsman. Why should you care? Because Snap-On stuff let's you "get in there" in tight conditions. And those happen a lot! It's not unusual for Snap-On to be difference between being able to get the job done quickly and easily, or it being a female dog.
For this reason I would strongly prefer Snap-On sockets and extensions, especially for the 1/4 drive stuff. The Snap-On 1/4 stuff is so strong you can use it for things that other brands would be pushing you to 3/8 for. And again, why do you care? Access! Being able to easily get in tight spots.
I would take all the 40% off I could get, and contrary to a lot of others here, I would even take a reasonable amount of debt to do more of it. Saving 40% on tools and paying 12% or so interest is a great deal IF you only buy tools you will really need. Think sockets, universals, swivel sockets, extensions, ratchets, wrenches, ratchet box wrenches, screwdrivers, punch set. These are the things where Snap-On really makes a big difference.
Just my thoughts, good luck.
For this reason I would strongly prefer Snap-On sockets and extensions, especially for the 1/4 drive stuff. The Snap-On 1/4 stuff is so strong you can use it for things that other brands would be pushing you to 3/8 for. And again, why do you care? Access! Being able to easily get in tight spots.
I would take all the 40% off I could get, and contrary to a lot of others here, I would even take a reasonable amount of debt to do more of it. Saving 40% on tools and paying 12% or so interest is a great deal IF you only buy tools you will really need. Think sockets, universals, swivel sockets, extensions, ratchets, wrenches, ratchet box wrenches, screwdrivers, punch set. These are the things where Snap-On really makes a big difference.
Just my thoughts, good luck.
I didn't read the entire thread, so this may have already been said...
How long will this 40% discount last? If it's limited, buy flex sockets in fractional and metric in 3/8 and 1/4 inch drives now. They're very expensive. Buy torque wrenches.
I repaired diesel generators for years. I've got tools that I bought 30 years ago that still work perfectly.
I've also seen what Gannet said... Snap on sockets will fit where others will not. Well worth the money.
I don't believe for a minute you'll keep a small box forever. I started the same way and now I own one of the monster boxes. Sometimes you just need more storage.
How long will this 40% discount last? If it's limited, buy flex sockets in fractional and metric in 3/8 and 1/4 inch drives now. They're very expensive. Buy torque wrenches.
I repaired diesel generators for years. I've got tools that I bought 30 years ago that still work perfectly.
I've also seen what Gannet said... Snap on sockets will fit where others will not. Well worth the money.
I don't believe for a minute you'll keep a small box forever. I started the same way and now I own one of the monster boxes. Sometimes you just need more storage.
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