Nor would I Art, but have never had anything Snap-on fail except ratchets, which
the Snap-on man generally fixes on the spot. I can catch him 10-15 minutes away.
Sears is almost an hour's ride. As do most, I have various ratchets, so it is
no
problem. John
Art Pfenninger wrote:
> On Thu, 25 Mar 1999 MGMagnette@aol.com wrote:
>
> > I don't know what all you doomsdayers on Craftsman tools aretalking about!
> > My sister and a friend of mine both work at Sears and they admit, they have
> > come out with some real gimmicky stuff like the light-up screwdrivers and
> > stuff. But the regular old hand tools... wrenches, sockets, and other old-
> > fashioned tools are better than ever! They are still made in America, still
> > made of the best steel around, still guaranteed for life. Better still, the
> > make some "Professional" open/closed end wrenches that are fully polished,
> > very very thin, stong as can be, and very long. $50-75 well spent there.
> > (Price varies wildly depending on sale they are having!)
> > The best value around has to be one of thier large socket sets... like a
> > Mechanics tool set. I got a set on closeout for about $200 that had nearly
> > 400 pieces. They include all those little tiny wrenches for doing ignition
> > work, and damn near everything.
> > JUST BUY IT ON SALE or you are getting porked.
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> Even if you don't buy on sale the tools are still a good value. As
> far as Snap On goes, I wouldn't have the slightest idea on where to go on
> a Sunday morning (or any morning for that matter) for a free replacement.
> Be sure that you get a six point set of sockets and not a 12 point.
> ...Art
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