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Topic: craftsman vs pittsburg pro vs tge new snap on take offs from auto zone
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louisiana96
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So if u dnt know I work at sears and thought craftsman use to be the Shit but they suck unless u buy the pro ratchet I went on a drive and auto zone has there newer snap on take offs that if they brake u get a new one on the spot unlike craftsman and same with Pittsburgh pro ratchets craftsman if you brake it u have to trade it for a rebuilt one if its in stock or wait 7-10 days for an ordered one so my question is what have u guys had good luck with??
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norcalfiddy
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Snap-on and Mac. FTMFW.
[ January 19, 2012, 05:25 PM: Message edited by: norcalfiddy ]
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Just_a_GT
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Snap-on and Mac. FTMFW.
No doubt. Craftsman serves its purpose and never used Pittsburg pro ratchets.
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I have snap on and matco, but most of my chrome sockets are craftmans, but all seem to work well so far
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Originally posted by norcalfiddy:
Snap-on and Mac. FTMFW.
+1 I'm a SNAP ON guy myself
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i've got snap-on, mac and and a few matco tools for work... and i have craftsman at home. can't complain about any of those brands..
[ January 19, 2012, 06:25 PM: Message edited by: 93ReefBlue5.0 ]
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MikeD.
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I have a lot of snap on stuff for work, and at home I use Kobalt from lowes. Both turn bolts the same, either have yet to break. The new Kobalt stuff has a great finish, and are quality pieces. They hold the same guarentee as Snap-on, just a truck doesn't come every Friday.
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louisiana96
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I have a lot of snap on stuff for work, and at home I use Kobalt from lowes. Both turn bolts the same, either have yet to break. The new Kobalt stuff has a great finish, and are quality pieces. They hold the same guarentee as Snap-on, just a truck doesn't come every Friday.
So kobalt u just take in and they give you a new one I am really thinking about the auto zone brand that are based off damp on
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I have Snap-On and Cornwell tools.
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MikeD.
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Originally posted by MikeD.:
I have a lot of snap on stuff for work, and at home I use Kobalt from lowes. Both turn bolts the same, either have yet to break. The new Kobalt stuff has a great finish, and are quality pieces. They hold the same guarentee as Snap-on, just a truck doesn't come every Friday.
So kobalt u just take in and they give you a new one I am really thinking about the auto zone brand that are based off damp on
Yessir, just go to customer service, tell them your shit broke, and they give you a new one.
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louisiana96
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Originally posted by louisiana96:
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Originally posted by MikeD.:
I have a lot of snap on stuff for work, and at home I use Kobalt from lowes. Both turn bolts the same, either have yet to break. The new Kobalt stuff has a great finish, and are quality pieces. They hold the same guarentee as Snap-on, just a truck doesn't come every Friday.
So kobalt u just take in and they give you a new one I am really thinking about the auto zone brand that are based off damp on
Yessir, just go to customer service, tell them your shit broke, and they give you a new one.
I think ill check them out thanks for the info
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mostly craftsmen.. if your going to break a craftsmen, you were going to break a mac or snap on.. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif) i have all 3. but why paid 10x the craftsmen price for the same wrench? only craftsmen ratchets i have ever broken was the 1/4 & the 3/8 ones.
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I've busted 3-4 craftsmen ratchets myself. Everything else seems to work well fr craftsmen. I have some random snap on and Mac tools and like them a lot, there just expensive. My friend has a set of tools from harbor freight. He broke a ratchet and got a new one on the spot.
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Bottom line is you have to choose your battles. Some tools will see much heavier and/or frequent use than others. These are worth paying more for, especially if you depend on them to earn a living. I recently bought a snap on fine tooth (88 I think) 3/8 flex head wratchet, and found myself wondering how I got by with just a basic craftsman before.
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louisiana96
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My only problem with craftsman is that if they don't have the rebuild kits or the rebuilt ones ur out for 7-10 days for an ordered on my thing is if I go in there looking like a grease monkey I need one and now lol and they dnt care so that my problem as of last week craftsman ratchets were on 30 day back order for rebuild...but I won't pay for snap on ill keep looking or just keep with craftsman
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I have mainly craftsman pro but have some snap on and Stanley brand ones. The Stanley brand ones are actually pretty nice and walmart has a super easy return process if one breaks. I've never had one break though. If you can find some, get some old craftman rachets. I got some passed down to me and they are really nice pieces. Better than their new stuff. I always keep an eye out for the old craftsman stuff at swap meets.
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louisiana96
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I have mainly craftsman pro but have some snap on and Stanley brand ones. The Stanley brand ones are actually pretty nice and walmart has a super easy return process if one breaks. I've never had one break though. If you can find some, get some old craftman rachets. I got some passed down to me and they are really nice pieces. Better than their new stuff. I always keep an eye out for the old craftsman stuff at swap meets.
yea ive been reading alot about there older ones the pros are nice its just the replacement praces im really looking at i dont care if they brake as long as they work till they do and i get it replaced i just got back from my buddys house and his ratchets came in the mail and one was broke out of the box lol...i made fun of him but any ways yea there are alot of brands i need to check out before buying new ratchets..thanks to everyone for the info
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Originally posted by louisiana96:
So if u dnt know I work at sears and thought craftsman use to be the Shit but they suck unless u buy the pro ratchet I went on a drive and auto zone has there newer snap on take offs that if they brake u get a new one on the spot unlike craftsman and same with Pittsburgh pro ratchets craftsman if you brake it u have to trade it for a rebuilt one if its in stock or wait 7-10 days for an ordered one so my question is what have u guys had good luck with??
My local orchard supply just gives me a new ratchet off the shelf if I bring in a broken one.. Sears has always sucked when it came to their tool warranty IMO.
Ive got only craftsman and I've never had a problem with my tools.. I've broke swivels and ratchets, but it was my fault and had them replaced brand new when they break.
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Wildfire532FB
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Craftsman.
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I beat on my tools since I wrench for a living. When I 1st got in the biz, my Craftsmen lasted 2 weeks at best. Now my box is filled with Snap-On, Matco and Mac. You get what you pay for IMO and those 3 companies' tools last alot longer than Craftsmen.
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Craftsman.
The Walmart of tools ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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louisiana96
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Originally posted by louisiana96:
So if u dnt know I work at sears and thought craftsman use to be the Shit but they suck unless u buy the pro ratchet I went on a drive and auto zone has there newer snap on take offs that if they brake u get a new one on the spot unlike craftsman and same with Pittsburgh pro ratchets craftsman if you brake it u have to trade it for a rebuilt one if its in stock or wait 7-10 days for an ordered one so my question is what have u guys had good luck with??
My local orchard supply just gives me a new ratchet off the shelf if I bring in a broken one.. Sears has always sucked when it came to their tool warranty IMO.
Ive got only craftsman and I've never had a problem with my tools.. I've broke swivels and ratchets, but it was my fault and had them replaced brand new when they break.
I think I will go check them out if that's the case then cool stick with craftsman but if they give me the same spill as Sears then screw it lol..
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I started with Craftsman years ago when i worked for Ford/Lincoln Mercury. I have over the years mixed in a few SK, Snap-On, & Mac as well. I recently started buying a few of the Craftsmen Pro Series wrenches. I have only had a few returns to Sears in all the years but the exchange was quick and hassle free. I just have this thing for US Made Tools and cant bring myself to buy China handtools.
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Craftsman.
The Walmart of tools
I agree but Pittsburgh is about the same quality of a craftsman
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I get 50-60% of at both matco & snap-on and still can't afford them shits rite now so ill be at harbor freight till I step my money up lol or
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