I was curious about this so I Googled a bit... Ran across this: https://shop.snapon.com/product/supplemental/Heavy-Duty-Truck-Oil-Filter-Wrench/KDT2321. Should look familiar to most folks here.... Have to think the price is a mistake on their website though !!
Priced right off the Snap-On truck
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Actually that is the correct price. I got it when I had student discount too so got it cheaper. Also got the strap band style part number A91F from Snap-on too it works nicely as well.
Reasonable compared to Snap-On, MAC, Hazet, Williams, etc... search Amazon.co.jp, Frank tools used have great prices, but his service is been very miss lately
Some stuff is a rip off but sure is fun to have.
The guys here wont negotiate at all.
The KDT in the part number means KD Tools, aka Gearwrench.
Ahhh, I see.... This one ?
$16-17 from Amazon, Zoro, JD Tools, etc vs $53 from Snap On.
Gearwrench takes 2-3 weeks to get a replacement if broken. Fine for home but not for a pro.
If you use....I mean "Use Up" air hammer bits.....Snap-on is the best value going.
I think I have every piece to that 1/4" set, Probably didn't pay 1/2 that. Have 2 full sets of Snap-on 1/4" extensions & wouldn't give them up.
Price out some 1/2" deep chrome SO sockets if you want you're socks knocked off.
I think I have every piece to that 1/4" set, Probably didn't pay 1/2 that. Have 2 full sets of Snap-on 1/4" extensions & wouldn't give them up.
Price out some 1/2" deep chrome SO sockets if you want you're socks knocked off.
1/2"drive chrome deeps? Got em.
The best was when I ordered my 3/4 drive set. It was 1800 bucks. A day after I ordered em I fell off my bike and broke my right forearm. The Snap On guy comes in a few days later with my new set all proud of himself for that sale and then sees me in the office in a cast. His expression was priceless.
I remember teasin' him. I'll be able to start payin' you in about six weeks!
The best was when I ordered my 3/4 drive set. It was 1800 bucks. A day after I ordered em I fell off my bike and broke my right forearm. The Snap On guy comes in a few days later with my new set all proud of himself for that sale and then sees me in the office in a cast. His expression was priceless.
I remember teasin' him. I'll be able to start payin' you in about six weeks!
That one needs mulling over just a bit. I agree Gearwrench are not really pro grade tools but some of their stuff is okay especcialy if its not a highly stressed tool. I use a lot of Hazet and Stahlwille tools, they are pro grade tools in every way Stahlwille bit sockets are considered to be one of the best there is by many yet there is no tool truck and replacement would take weeks from Germany.
So does that mean they and others like old Armstrong, Nepros, Easco, Williams, etc have no place in a pro tool box of course not. I know if I break a socket or other tool there are least 3 or even more of almost everything I can fall back one especially the most commonly used stuff eg 10mm socket.
If I broke my Klann compressors and pullers I would be in a bit of a pickle as I don't have more of them but they are so good it would be an absolute rarity to break one, worst case I go buy another another brand until I get a replacement.
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If one insists that the HF set is beneath them then Tekton makes a pretty nice set for $60.
1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set (29-Piece) | TEKTON® | SKT05101
Hand drive chrome sockets with extra-large stamped markings for visibility.www.tekton.com
“Beneath them” is a pretty inflammatory statement. Wanting to avoid offshoring every last manufacturing job is different than something being beneath someone.
I generally agree with this. That said, I think money talks, and stupid money is just insane. Some of the prices discussed here and in other threads are beyond crazy, imo. I know we will all have our own thresholds for what money level is “insane”... For now, there are in many cases still an option or two. But not all, not always. They will keep disappearing, unless at least the higher value option is supported, versus dumping money elsewhere.
There are certainly many other options for tools if SO prices are too high for comfort.
And this is partly why Snap On can charge the prices they do. With them, you are absolutely paying a high premium for the service aspect / warranty process. To a pro, it is probably worth it.
The other thing to keep in mind is that the true professionals know when a stubborn fastener won't come off from experience and they'll use every other trick to get it loose, penentrating fluid, heat etc first. They wouldn't be like a noob trying to go gorilla on a stubborn nut with a breaker bar until that socket breaks for instance.
Of course some tools will fail over time (ratchets may have internal wear) etc.
Of course some tools will fail over time (ratchets may have internal wear) etc.
I don't care but $35 for a single socket from Koken is expensive compared to those others. Williams is a bargain compared to Koken. To each his own.
Just for fun, I looked up the Snap On franchise. I guess their costs of tools is about 2/3 of list so the van/owner makes about 1/3 on the sale. But they have decent monthly costs like 2k/month just for the van.
I didn't mean to offend you, just that there are OTHER options for American made tools besides REALLY overpriced tool truck tools.
Williams, SK, Tekton. Snap-On doesn't give a crap about the little guy, just the bottom line. They are no different than any other tool manufacturer, so I'll buy from the one with better prices.
Everything I have heard about Snap-On is that their tools while of great quality, the customer service leaves a lot to be desired.
