Snap-on / Matco Tools
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SNAP-ON , MATCO , CRAFTSMAN , Whats your opinions on the best tools out there , and whats everybody using ??? I'm seeing a bunch of these HUGE toolboxs on Craiglist & ebay for decent $$$$ and should prolly get another 1 for the shop .. I'm thinkin SNAP-ON the guy has to come by for me to buy addtl tools & craftsman just walk in the store ..
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In that order!
Love my snap-ons, great tools. I only have a few Matcos so can't comment. I keep a craftsman kit on the boat, and in the truck, they are good tools, but I find myself breaking and wearing them out more frequently than the snap-ons when I use them in daily service.
One thing to consider is warranty availability... if you don't have a local snap-on guy, it can be a PITA to get them fixed when they do break. Craftsman is easy, just run to Sears
Love my snap-ons, great tools. I only have a few Matcos so can't comment. I keep a craftsman kit on the boat, and in the truck, they are good tools, but I find myself breaking and wearing them out more frequently than the snap-ons when I use them in daily service.
One thing to consider is warranty availability... if you don't have a local snap-on guy, it can be a PITA to get them fixed when they do break. Craftsman is easy, just run to Sears
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thats the box i wanted only in black but the shop i worked at wouldnt allow it as it is to big that thing is over 10 foot wide like it is and if you could buy it for 10K that would be a steal
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SNAP-ON , MATCO , CRAFTSMAN , Whats your opinions on the best tools out there , and whats everybody using ??? I'm seeing a bunch of these HUGE toolboxs on Craiglist & ebay and should get 1 for the shop ..
thnx![Drink](/forums/images/smilies/drink.gif)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Snap-...motiveQ5fTools
thnx
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That box on ebay is a really nice box,it probably sold for over 25k when it was new..if you have the cash its a really good buy..now do you have the toold to fill that monster??
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little smaller,cheeper,closer.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SNAPO...item1c188ee871 just so you know you can change the trim on the box's to what ever color you want
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In that order!
Love my snap-ons, great tools. I only have a few Matcos so can't comment. I keep a craftsman kit on the boat, and in the truck, they are good tools, but I find myself breaking and wearing them out more frequently than the snap-ons when I use them in daily service.
One thing to consider is warranty availability... if you don't have a local snap-on guy, it can be a PITA to get them fixed when they do break. Craftsman is easy, just run to Sears![Drink](/forums/images/smilies/drink.gif)
Love my snap-ons, great tools. I only have a few Matcos so can't comment. I keep a craftsman kit on the boat, and in the truck, they are good tools, but I find myself breaking and wearing them out more frequently than the snap-ons when I use them in daily service.
One thing to consider is warranty availability... if you don't have a local snap-on guy, it can be a PITA to get them fixed when they do break. Craftsman is easy, just run to Sears
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comparing snap on to craftman is like comparing a lamborghini to a yugo no comparision if you make you money with tools snap on is the only way to go if you tinker craftsman are fine you need to call snap on and tell them to have a dealer start stopping by they may not know you exist
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Having owned a tool business for 7 years, heres what I know.
Yes buying a complete box on craigslist can be a good value.
If you work in a shop buying from the trucks on weekly payments is the smartest. Whoever services you the best deserves the most business, because you are paying for the service.
All the tools from the trucks are good. Craftsman are for home use not commercial. They will not hold up.
Snap on, Matco, Mac, Cornwell, are the four mobile trucks. Snap on makes some tools in america
Cornwell makes more tools in america
Matco and Mac dont make any in america
All four share many specialty tools made by a third party branded for each company
Cornwell is the oldest, then snap on, then mac and matco
mac and matco used to be the same, then they split
Everyone will have a brand preference but the big four mobil trucks are all good. Craftsman is not as good quality, selection, strenth, but fine for some things. There are so many variables to include, depending on each persons situation.
Yes buying a complete box on craigslist can be a good value.
If you work in a shop buying from the trucks on weekly payments is the smartest. Whoever services you the best deserves the most business, because you are paying for the service.
All the tools from the trucks are good. Craftsman are for home use not commercial. They will not hold up.
Snap on, Matco, Mac, Cornwell, are the four mobile trucks. Snap on makes some tools in america
Cornwell makes more tools in america
Matco and Mac dont make any in america
All four share many specialty tools made by a third party branded for each company
Cornwell is the oldest, then snap on, then mac and matco
mac and matco used to be the same, then they split
Everyone will have a brand preference but the big four mobil trucks are all good. Craftsman is not as good quality, selection, strenth, but fine for some things. There are so many variables to include, depending on each persons situation.