Tool Truck Problem — HELP !

[Andrew Button]

Ok, so here is my problem. My Snap-on contact seems to have gone on a long vacation. Admittedly, I like their stuff best. I had been reading up on the other tool trucks and here is what I have come up with. Mac is aparently owned by Stanley, and me that speaks of Walmart tools. I will not spend money on tools made by the same company that supplies dollar stores with tool sets that cost 4 bucks for a socket set. I have also Heard Mac sells alot of offshore China stuff now as well. So I have decided to NOT go down that route. Apparently Matco is owned by Danaher tools, that is the same company that makes Craftsman, and well I could go to Harbor Freight and at a least get a deal without bothering with expensive tools that suck. So that leaves me stuck. What would you do in that situation ? I have a long time connection from the track I race at that sells Cornwell, and from what I little I know about Cornwell, that stuff seems to be pretty good. I think he would probably be a good guy to work with, but Cornwell, I just have a very hard time that concept. I don’t like blue tools much either. My memories flash back to decades ago when a former boss threw all my tools (except my SK ratchet) in the trash and told me only Snap-on would do, everything else was JUNK. I have visions of others going through my rollcab and hearing endless jokes about corn, and holes, and all the other things that we have ALL heard at shops. HELP !

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[Clayton]

I hate to say it but I tend to agree with you for the most part . Here is my take …… Would I buy all Snap on ? Yes . Is it reasonable ? No . Same socket set I bought 25 plus years ago for XX.XX now goes for a figure I would not even consider . Also the replacements do not last as long either .Everyone has cut corners . I have been buying from our Mac dealer for over 20 years and yes some of the tools are just relabeled . But his service has been hard to beat . Out of the 4 tool companies he has been the only long time dealer . Granted I have been buying Gearwrench and Dewalt items as of late . So depending on tool needs you could order from Snap On direct online . Only thing is you will have to pay up front or use a charge card . I myself am needing to get some Cornwell stuff replaced and have no dealer so I feel your pain .

[Andrew Button]

The Snap-on guys have gotten really independant, and their prices have gone up because they know they are the only game in town. Thats the problem. I know others on here will say Snap-on quaitity isn’t what it used to be, but nothing else is either.

[Bluesnut]

I have a fair amount of Cornwell tools because I knew the Cornwell tool guy personally. They’re good tools and I’ve never had a problem with them. I’ve owned a full set of 1/2″ drive Cornwell impact sockets (both SAE and Metric) for over 30 years and not one has ever failed in spite of a beating. Some MAC tools are not so great; especially their ratchets.

As to your boss who threw tools out and said SO is it; I think the guy is a fool. I’ve got a fair amount of SO tools and most are great. Some of their stuff is not so great even if it is overpriced.
I might add that SO also farms out some stuff to the Asians. I bought a Blue Point mechanics creeper and when one of the casters broke off, just like the cheapies I had before it, I found the “Made in Taiwan” stamp on the part of the caster where it could not be seen.
I’m not too thrilled with SO screwdrivers either. Their ratchets and torque wrenches are superb.

[Andrew Button]

Yea, dual 80s ratchets make everything look like something from a crackerjack box. I wouldn’t look at any other screwdrivers besides Snap-ons. Matcos are some other company (witte, I looked on my old set, not that great) and macs are nothing special either. I used to have utmost respect for Mac tools, but their prices are HIGH now, and being they are Stanley for some time now, I just wouldn’t spend much on them, even if the guy is nice he is basically a Stanley consumer tool dealer. People looking to spend that much will go with Snap-on, and Mac will become just another out of business tool company.

[Jesse]

[quote=”andrewbutton442″ post=125410]Ok, so here is my problem. My Snap-on contact seems to have gone on a long vacation. Admittedly, I like their stuff best. I had been reading up on the other tool trucks and here is what I have come up with. Mac is aparently owned by Stanley, and me that speaks of Walmart tools. I will not spend money on tools made by the same company that supplies dollar stores with tool sets that cost 4 bucks for a socket set. I have also Heard Mac sells alot of offshore China stuff now as well. So I have decided to NOT go down that route. Apparently Matco is owned by Danaher tools, that is the same company that makes Craftsman, and well I could go to Harbor Freight and at a least get a deal without bothering with expensive tools that suck. So that leaves me stuck. What would you do in that situation ? I have a long time connection from the track I race at that sells Cornwell, and from what I little I know about Cornwell, that stuff seems to be pretty good. I think he would probably be a good guy to work with, but Cornwell, I just have a very hard time that concept. I don’t like blue tools much either. My memories flash back to decades ago when a former boss threw all my tools (except my SK ratchet) in the trash and told me only Snap-on would do, everything else was JUNK. I have visions of others going through my rollcab and hearing endless jokes about corn, and holes, and all the other things that we have ALL heard at shops. HELP ![/quote]
MAC tools are actually very nice. I love their combination wrenches, their open ended wrenches and their impact sockets. Most of their hand tools are still made in the USA, and they are nothing like Stanley tools. Their impact guns are very nice, though I hear that they are re branded IRs. I’ve seen a few made in China things, but as I said — most of their hand tools are still made in the USA.

[Andrew Button]

I have decided to stick with Snap-on, unless its something really weird like that tiny 1/4 ratchet I found at the Auto discount place. I have drawn the conclusion that Snap-on guy isn’t going to get back to me. So here is how I lash out. Yes, I still will buy Snap-on tools. No, I won’t buy them from a worthless liar and thief that drives a truck. There are other means, as WE ALL know. I have spent quite a bit of money, and I don’t mean 200 bucks type money I mean a large amount, on tools since that jerk has been Christmas vacation. What kind of business man works like that ? Cornwell is nice, I think I might give Bob a shot. Screw Snap on retail trucks.

[Gary]

[quote=”andrewbutton442″ post=126667]I have decided to stick with Snap-on, unless its something really weird like that tiny 1/4 ratchet I found at the Auto discount place. I have drawn the conclusion that Snap-on guy isn’t going to get back to me. So here is how I lash out. Yes, I still will buy Snap-on tools. No, I won’t buy them from a worthless liar and thief that drives a truck. There are other means, as WE ALL know. I have spent quite a bit of money, and I don’t mean 200 bucks type money I mean a large amount, on tools since that jerk has been Christmas vacation. What kind of business man works like that ? Cornwell is nice, I think I might give Bob a shot. Screw Snap on retail trucks.[/quote] A tool bought from Snap-ons online site is just as good as one from a truck. I see no reason to be held over a barrel by a tool truck driver. That’s just me.

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