Tools and such...

[David ilvedson]

I haven't bought any Snap On tools but might be interested.  
Any description of the difference in steel etc. from a Snap On 
and Craftsman?  They hold their shape over time?  Blades 
don't break etc.?  What is the difference in price?  I see Snap 
On trucks all the time and as I understand it you can buy off 
the truck?  

David Ilvedson





From:           	"Brian Trout" <btrout@desupernet.net>
To:             	<pianotech@ptg.org>
Subject:        	Re: Re: Tools and such...
Date sent:      	Tue, 4 May 1999 21:37:17 -0400
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> Jon wrote:
> 
> >In regards to screw drivers:
> >Snap-on     Even the slot bit drivers for a 3/8" drive ratchet.
> >
> >I've broken everything from Craftsman to Stanley.
> >Nothing I've tried holds up to the quality of Snap-on.
> >
> >
> I'm with you 100% on this one Jon.  I fell for the "Craftsman Guarantee" on
> a set of screwdrivers a year or so ago.  Junk.  I could probably take them
> back for replacement, but the new ones probably wouldn't be any better than
> the old ones.
> 
> I do have a few Craftsman tools I do like.  But they were certain pieces
> selected for certain things.
> 
> Snap-on does make wonderful tools.  I've also heard that Mac (sp?) makes
> some pretty good tools too.  I haven't seen them.
> 
> As a general rule, I've never been sorry I've spent a little (sometimes more
> than a little) more and got a really good quality tool.  Poorly made tools
> are difficult to use well and can be hazardous to your well-being.
> 
> Take care,
> 
> Brian Trout
> 
> 
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net