Best way to buy snap on tools

[Caper11]

Buy as much tools as u can when ur an apprentice ... Because its a tax write off


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That is only for a automotive mechanic thats what my accountant told me 10 yrs ago l when I tried to claim. Mac tools has an apprentice program, I don't know if snap on does.


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[andystepper]

That is only for a automotive mechanic thats what my accountant told me 10 yrs ago l when I tried to claim. Mac tools has an apprentice program, I don't know if snap on does.


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any apprentice can claim tools as a tax right off. not just auto. aslong as your an apprentice you can claim.

 

[byronkentgraham]

Thats a good price would they be good for HD mechanic's?

If you don't mind running to Canadian tire 15 times a day to replace stuff. Buy all snap-on stuff except air tools. Air tools Mac all the way. Only Jet or Westward aren't too bad, not nearly as nice to use though.

 

[higher n you]

Take advantage of Mac tools offer...while you are in school most every tool is 50% off. They have a form to fill out and your teacher must sign it. While I was in RV technical training I spent 4k and received 8k worth of tools! It is a one time use only. This includes tool boxes as well. Or find a tradesman in school and purchase through him. Plus you can write anything over $1000 in tool purchases per year off. Keep your receipts!! I learned that the hard way when I was audited

 

[luvz da mud]

An old local snapon dealer that sold out a while ago once told me a story about him taking a tour of the snapon plant. he said wrenchs, ratchets and sockets would come off the line and the line split in three. one stamped snapon, one mastercraft and one westward.

If you believe that then i have some "lakefront" propert for sale you should look at. Crappy tire and snap on are on the oppasite sides of the spectrum of quality. I used to but mastercrap but quickly learned that a lifetime warranty dosent mean much when it breaks every second time you use it & you have to constantly go back & replace it. I buy mostly craftsman now and have had to return 2 pieces in my lifetime but still buy the odd mac or snap on. don't kid yourself, warrantee or not you get what you pay for..

 

[Caper11]

any apprentice can claim tools as a tax right off. not just auto. aslong as your an apprentice you can claim.

Like I said 10 years ago I could not, when I presented my tool receipts and my apprentice card that's what I was told. Things may be different now.


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[Caper11]

If you believe that then i have some "lakefront" propert for sale you should look at. Crappy tire and snap on are on the oppasite sides of the spectrum of quality. I used to but mastercrap but quickly learned that a lifetime warranty dosent mean much when it breaks every second time you use it & you have to constantly go back & replace it. I buy mostly craftsman now and have had to return 2 pieces in my lifetime but still buy the odd mac or snap on. don't kid yourself, warrantee or not you get what you pay for..

Yep your right!! If yah spend enough time using different brands you'll know the difference between quality and junk.


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[andystepper]

Yep your right!! If yah spend enough time using different brands you'll know the difference between quality and junk.


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i've broke the same amount of snapon and mac tools as i have other brands.

 

[andystepper]

specialty tools is a no brainer when it comes to snapon and mac. but for your generic wrench or ratchet westward and mastercraft are comparable on durability. but on the other hand, mastercraft screwdrivers are crap.

 

[goodngrubby]

All of my wrenches are Craftsman...I find Snap-On too sharp and hard on the hands. I do recommend big name sockets. lf your budget doesn't allow you to buy them all together, then make sure you buy the impact sockets first...you can use them for light duty, but not vice versa.

 

[suzuki_ryder]

I prefer my Mastercraft tools over snap on. I bought impact sockets from snap on and they've blown apart a few times, worn out screw drivers, hex keys rounding super quick, broken ratchets (the 80 tooth ratchet). The original Mastercraft tools I bought to get me started have never been replaced and have way more uses on them than.

My snap on impact has been the best air tool I've ever bought and my torque wrenches from snap on are the only ones I would trust.


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[Caper11]

All of my wrenches are Craftsman...I find Snap-On too sharp and hard on the hands. I do recommend big name sockets. lf your budget doesn't allow you to buy them all together, then make sure you buy the impact sockets first...you can use them for light duty, but not vice versa.

Agreed. I own both snapon and craftsmen, the craftsmen wrenches are definitely a lower quality than snapon, is snapon wrenches worth the extra price not really, but I've broken lots of the open end of a craftsmen set of wrenches and have not broken a snapon wrench yet.


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[slednk]

It all depends on ur dealer the snap on guy that come to our shop Is awesome .. And the Mac guy is terrible so we told not to bother coming to our shop


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[slednk]

Best air tools are IR they make snap on and Mac air tools


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[Luke The Drifter]

I make my living pulling wrenches. Nothing irritates me more than cheap tools that break easily when subjected to standard wear and tear, especially out in the field. With that said, my service truck is mostly snap on and mac. Waiting for the snap on guy to come to your shop for warranty? Why not just call the guy and if he's a decent dealer, he'll take 10 mins out of his day and replace it. I know mine will.

 

[Riverjet]

"Best way to buy snap on tools"


Off the truck! Tool truck operators put a lot of time and money into getting you what you need.

 

[the_real_wild1]

Best air tools are IR they make snap on and Mac air tools


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I agree on most of thr air tools. I have a set of three from 3/8 to 3/5 comp guns that I have had for years. Out lasted all my other impacts, plus lighter and stronger.

 

[Dynamic]

If the snap on truck didn't drive right up to the shop I probably wouldn't have any snap on stuff. I have already got a few things replaced no questions asked so that aspect can't be beat, especially since I don't live near any town. But I got all kinds of stuff not snap on, lots of westward, some mastercraft stuff. My most used tools though are pretty much all snap on.

 

[BRP QSC]

Well when you buy Snap-on tools or Mac (when owning a shop and working in the trade as I do)and you break a tool I call the dealer and he comes with a new one"right now" or sends it overe ASAP because i need it NOW! We in the trade pay for this service by supporting our local dealers and paying the price for the tools. buying used is a great way to get started but remember the local dealer that is trying to make a living and when you buy tools from him he will do things for you.
Put yourself in his shoes.... he needs to make money to live and you need tools to make a living.... its a great partnership and as a apprentise you can deduct the tools and get education grants as well. good luck in the trade its not like it use to be thats for sure.
Rich

 

[Pecos]

All of my wrenches are Craftsman...I find Snap-On too sharp and hard on the hands. I do recommend big name sockets. lf your budget doesn't allow you to buy them all together, then make sure you buy the impact sockets first...you can use them for light duty, but not vice versa.

Must be those powder puff office hands of yours....hahahaha!....j/k.....I agree 100% with you Grubby.....at the end of the day, most guys on here have it right....I've been pulling wrenches for 29 years(25 professionally) and nothing substitutes a good warranty. Snap on, Mac, Craftsman, and even some of the Ultrapro stuff Napa sells.....all decent tools. Preference should be given to warranty,comfort and price. Gotta make sure you buy the best sockets/ratchets/air tools.....they are the most used & abused tools you'll own.....