On Fri, 26 Nov 1999, Mike Frerichs wrote:
> The comments about the smooth Snap-On handles are my sentiments exactly. I
> will never disagree with someone who says that Snap-On tools are top
> quality. However, that smooth finish has always seemed like a design flaw
> to me. When my hands are greasy, give me my pebbly Craftsman.
the polished handles are easier to clean afterwards. I agree about the
texture, but even after sticking them in the parts washer, I was unable to
get all the grease/oil out of the grain. not a big deal, but the old
mechanic I used to work with would *obsessively* wipe clean his tools when
he was done with them. and he could afford mac, and they looked nice, so
he got them.
> On the other hand, for hard pulling I find myself wrapping a rag around the
> flattened handle also, as someone else mentioned. Seems to me the handle
> was designed wrong by 90 degrees. As in so many other cases, I wonder if
> the designers ever actually tested the product they designed.
check out sears newest pro wrenches. if only I trusted sears, and they
made them in 6-point, I'd get them. rounded handles, but a flat spoot for
your thumb by the end. feel light and somewhat cheap, but that could be
in my head. seemed like just the thing for when you've got to do them rag
thing.
scott
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