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
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