On 4/22/2017 10:05 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Apr 2017 22:37:42 -0400, Frank Krygowski
wrote:

On 4/22/2017 7:35 PM, Emanuel Berg wrote:
AMuzi wrote:

This expert:
http://www.tmj4.com/news/photos-pres...ers-in-kenosha

Recommends these:
http://www.snaponindustrialbrands.co...e-wrenches.htm

Never heard of Snap-on Tools. Is it a quality
brand made in the US? Do they actually
manufacture the tools in the US or is it
a matter of getting the gear from Asia and then
putting a sticker on it? If they do R&D in the
US I suppose there is some cred to it, however
in the long run that must pose a problem the
more you are disattached from actual floor work
because many good ideas appear there and not in
front of a computer... Optimally you'd like the
floor AND the computer!

In America, Snap-On tools are frequently judged to be The Best. At
least around here, a distinctive Snap-On truck will periodically visit
shops that have a business relationship with the company. Mechanics
(for instance) will buy tools they need from the driver of the truck.
Mac and Herbrand used to have "wagon jobbers" as well. Herbrand is
apparently gone - I still see the MAC trucks on the road. I bought a
fair bit of Herbrand years ago. Ralph Clark was the local dealer for
as long as I can remember, and there was no nicer, more accomodating
guy in the business. He was a lot easier to deal with than the
numerous Snappies that came and went - the prices were better than
Snappy, and the quality was excellent.

My original base tool kit was Craftsman back in 1969.


In 1969 Crafstman were USA forged (by SK if I recall) but
that's all changed now. We use a lot of Snap On which is
deathly expensive but well worth the price for heavily used
items.

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