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Posted: December 21 2006 12:39 PM
 
ron whipple (aka whipsold39) [ View ] [ cwhipple@qconline.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
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In 1962 i worked at a gas station for $1.25 a hour. I was 17 years old and i had a 1939 chevy, not the same one i have now. I asked my mom to loan me money to buy some tools and she said if you are ever going to have any credit you have to charge them. So off i went to sears and with my moms signature i left with a 3 drawer tool box full of craftsman tools that cost me $129.00 It took me about a year to pay them off but now i had established credit. I could fix any part of that 39 with them tools. Yet to this day i still have most of them. In 1963 i started work in the I-H tractor factory at $2.35 a hour. Through out the years i continued to buy sears craftsman tools. Now for the rest of the story i would like to hear from you proffesionals about what brand of tools you choose snap on mack, craftsman etc. and why. It will be fun and something to talk about for a day or two. Lets see if we can get 15 to 20 replies. THANK YOU RON
 
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Posted by sach  -  12/20/2006 10:21 AM
I'/d hate to try and estimate what it would cost to replace all my tools, if they were stolen from me. About 15 years ago, my employer at the time, told all the techs to get insurance on their tools because the company would not be resposible for them, incase anything should happen to them. So I went through my tools, one by one, checked out the tool catalogs for current pricing, and estimated the value at $40,000. Todays prices would probably double that value, if I had to go out and buy all new tools today. ( using Snap-On, Mac and Matco price list. ) Needless to say, I have insured my tools now ,at home. You never know when some low life is going to violate your serene world. Many years ago, when I worked in Rochester, N.Y., I heard on the news that the local Caddy dealer had a robbery. Apparently, one or two of those low lifes, broke into the dealership overnight on a weekend, took a box van truck with a lift gate on it, owned buy the dealer, rolled in all the tool boxes from the shop they could fit into it and simply raised the overhead door and drove away. To my knowledge, they were never caught.
sach [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cana, Virginia
 
Posted by bigwrench  -  12/20/2006 07:57 PM
I purchased my first tools from a retired auto mechanic that was a friend of my Dads. This was in 1968 and I paid 50 cents a piece. Dad gave me an old upper box. I crafted my first roller chest out of plywood, put casters on it and that was what I wheeled into the J C Penny Auto center in February 1969 at my first mechanics job. I to supported the local snap on guy for awhile, but later started adding craftsman and continue to do so to this day. Dang, talk about a trip done memory lane. Still miss my 63 Catalina with the factory 421 & 3 duces, cast aluminum headers and oh ya can't forget the 4 gear with Hurst shifter. Incidently Wifie still knows a trip to the mall means a stop at Sears. Even got the the mother-in-law trained. Every year she has some craftsman under the Christmas tree. It doesn't get any better than that. Merry Christmas to all.
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Posted by hotrod37  -  12/20/2006 12:20 PM
Like most, I have mostly Craftsman tools but since Sears moved out of town, I have purchased other brands from different auto stores as they were needed now. I do have a number of the "cheapo" type tools for different reasons. Also Dad had a hodge-podge of tools that I use when needed. Have Craftsman commpressor and bought my first impact as a rebuilt from the tool guy that came to the dealership. I have bought other air tools at swapmeets and other off-brands from varous stores. I figure I don't use that often.
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Posted by sach  -  12/19/2006 10:26 AM
I to, started out with a small collection of Craftsman Tools from Sears. I used them mainly at home, because the small garage I worked at, supplied the tools at that time.When I began working at the local Chevy dealer in 1970, I brought my small collection of Sears tools with me. However, I soon realized if I was to make any income in a flat rate shop, I'd have to invest in more tools. Although I loved and charished my Craftsman Tools, I had to give into buying from Snap-On, Mac and Cornwall, simply because of the convience. Those tool guys were there every week and if a tool got broken, the waranty replaced it for free and I didn't have to drive to Sears to replace one of broken items. Often times, Sears did not have the same exact tool to replace the broken one with. Now that I'm retired though, I'll continue to buy Craftsman tools if I need to replace an item, because now, I don't have the conveince of the tool truck showing up at my door every week.
sach [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cana, Virginia
 
Posted by whipsold39  -  12/19/2006 09:28 AM
This seems strange 220 people have viewed this thread and only 5 of them have tools. Lets go folks you want something to read and talk about and i know the key to build a street rod is tools.
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Posted by 1carguy  -  12/19/2006 11:20 AM
Most of my stuff is Craftsman, however if I had to make a living turning wrenches, Snap On would be my choice. S/O tools are much easier on your hands, are shaped smoother and generally provide better leverage than Craftsman. For the weekend guys, Craftsman are fine and I don't feel as bad heating, bending, and grinding a $8 wrench for special use rather than an $18 S/O.
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Posted by BigAlBre  -  12/19/2006 01:31 PM
Does Craftsman (i.e.Sears) still have their replacement policy? I had heard that they stopped it. Also KMart or WalMart, Can't remember which, now carries Craftsman tools....
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Posted by 31tudor  -  12/20/2006 06:28 PM

Geez, with all these Craftsman owners I think I shoulda bought Craftsman stock like 50 years ago!!!
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Posted by farmer  -  12/19/2006 11:55 PM

The first ones were Dad's leftovers when he bought better tools. Many of them from early 60's that came as premiums with livestock feed there are still quite a few of these in the box. Mostly Craftsman afew snap on specialty, some SK and then the dependable Pittsburg Forge and other Harbor Frieght. We plant a few every year (but they never seem to grow) and always need a "custom" wrench so the Harbor Frieght stuff is easier on the pocket book .
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Posted by aroldfut  -  12/19/2006 08:17 PM

My first tools started out as a dented box full of rusty old Proto sockets and wrenches inherited from my uncle when I was 13. Lucky for me, my neighbor owned a Signal Gas Station and what I didn't own I frequently borrowed from him. One evening he came to my folk's house and announced that he bought all new tools. And since his tools were usually at my house anyway he wanted me to have the old stuff in his roll-away. I think of him often as I watch my son rummages through my roll-away and annoy the Hell out of me borrowing tools.

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Posted by flagator79  -  12/19/2006 08:43 PM
My dad bought me a small tool box (gray box with an inserted tray) for me at the Sears in Panama City Florida in June of 1957. He and I had decided to rebuild a 1955 Ford interceptor engine to go into the runabout boat that he was building in our side yard. I have every one of those tools today, including all of the screwdrivers. I have a full set of sockets and the rachet and the small set that came in a separate gray case of their own. Memories apenty every time I use them. Have augmented them through the years and have a good enough set of ALL - CRAFTSMAN tools in my garage. And, to those of you who are so trusting that you would leave your shop unlocked - shame on ya. Folks will steal the spit off your tongue if they have a chance. This is another suggestion of a way to protect your stuff that I have found quite effective over the years. My dad took this off of a German officer who had it drawn to kill him. Special to me just as the Craftaman's were - different type of tool I guess.
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Posted by prorod  -  12/19/2006 10:40 AM
About 98% of my tools are craftsman,have 2 carry boxes of Mr. Goodwrench that are great, these are usually th ones i take when heading out to a rod run or somewhere.My first car i would like to tinker with and was trying to build up tool collection. My mom [didn t have a dad since 4th grade] who thinks a tool is a tool, would buy cheap little sets for birthday or Christmas that woud not last long. I started buying Crftsman and still do. We pick names at Christmas with friends i grew up with and if i get the guys name, usually they will get Craftsman tools, just like this year. Also do it for my brother and nephews. Sears has a craftsman 21/4 ton jack in a hard plastic carrying case thats in everyone of my cars. I have found them as low as $19.00 at sears and you can t beat them. Use them once and you will throw away stock bumper and scisser jacks. Not really a mechanic so haven t had many chances of looking in Snap-on or Matco trucks.
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Posted by sixguns  -  12/19/2006 09:27 PM
As a heavy duty truck mechanic I started out with tools from my Grandfather, many of these were very old Snapon, some of which were worn out and I exchanged for new ones on the tool truck. Everytime I needed a tool I did not have I bought it off the tool truck and made payments each week. basicly I paid $20 a week during my mechanic days. You see, tool sets suck. They suck because you get crap you will never need or use in the set, its better to buy as you need them so you only have what you need for that type of work. Tool boxes are something I also added too. Starting out with a Snapon top then bottom, later on I needed a middle box so I got a Matco and later a side box was added. I manage a fleet these days so my tools are all at home. I see young guys now days that start out with a small box and trade up with the tool truck every year or so till they end up with very big and expensive boxes, I think its penis envy or something like that. I can tell you about hand tools, theres not that much difference between the brands, but the boxes is where you see the difference, when you load up the drawers on a cheap Craftsman you can tell as compared to the snapon that glides open and closed with ease for many many years.
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Posted by 31tudor  -  12/21/2006 11:50 AM
Hey Tom, have you talked with Don (da34guy)? He used to race on the Colorado too.
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Posted by 1976  -  12/21/2006 12:39 PM
my dear old dad worked for sears for years. he had nouthing but craftsman. I got my head pounded more then once for working on my bikes , and leaving his tools out in the yard hehe . Whin i turned 16 he got me a small set for christmas and to that i kept buying more craftsman then opened a small one man body shop . started working on my stuff, and freinds cars then heired a guy to help whent back to sears and loaded up my sears card new big compressor lots of air tools and was doing pretty good till i heired one more guy . then one day i found the lock was cut of the door and every thing was gone i mean every thing ! Well all but a 1965 corvair i had just painted the day before . i was just a young guy with no ins. so i quit body work . But here i am 25 years later building these old cars with a shop full of craftsman tools and doing ok . See you at SEARS ! MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Posted by ORHotrod  -  12/20/2006 02:07 AM
My Dad a life long Mechanic Studebaker and Hudson then independent garage passed away. I suppposedly was to get his SnapOn tool's and Box. My Mom needing cash when I was serving in the Army sold them (to a cheat) for about $200.00 there was every tool a man could wish for in that box. I loved the feel of those wrench's but buy SK, Craftsman and Huskey.
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Posted by team5150  -  12/20/2006 08:21 PM
I am the same as all of you guys picking up tools through life and luckily I have never been robbed. I did have one nice thing happed back in the 80's when I had a blown jet boat that I raced at the Colorado River. I won my class and when we got the boat back on the trailer and to the pits a guy came up and gave me a voucher for a one of a kind Craftsman toolbox that was for the winner of each of the classes. I still have it in the garage today. Learning from that experience, we had a booth at the PAMA aviation machanics show and I drove to Sears and bought a large toolbox and brought it back to the booth. All the guys had to do was put their cards in the box to be elgible for a drawing at the end of the show. The young guy that won it was overwhelmed that he actually won something like that.
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Posted by REBORN55  -  12/19/2006 08:52 AM

My mom worked for Sears, so when I changed majors in college to get an automotive degree, the logical choice was Craftsman. Still have most of the original set which was bought in 1967. Have since increased the original group so I can try and keep my ambulances running. Really like the tools. The only drawback is that he closest Sears is 25 miles from me.
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Posted by Rods & Customs by Leon  -  12/19/2006 12:39 AM
Victor & Miller
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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  12/19/2006 08:31 AM
visegrips and bfh
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Posted by 100646  -  12/19/2006 08:56 AM
I have a complete set of screwdrivers, some for prying, some for chiseling, a couple of big ones for hammering, and a few sharp ones for general use.
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Posted by reneg8d  -  12/19/2006 09:26 AM
Well, I started out as an auto tech with a complete set of Craftsman tools and as I worked thru the years, I bought Snap-On and Mac tools to add to things. Along with a smattering of stuff from some other tool dealers. It was more convienient to buy from the tool trucks than to get to Sears, along with the fact that a lot of the specialty stuff I bought wasn't carried by Sears. This pretty much came to an end when my small toolbox was lifted from the back of my pickup in January of 2001. When I did the inventory for the insurance co, I totaled up just under $8000 for the loss. My wonderful insurance company sent me a check for $250. Now that I'm teaching at the local high school, I have the funding to start replacing things, but I can't stand the local Snap-On dealer(He's a greedy SOB), and there are no other dealers in this area. So once a few other things are taken care of, I'll get another Craftsman box and start filling it up all over again. Maybe by the time I have all of those stolen tools replaced, I'll have "Old Bessie" up and on the road. Steve
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Posted by BigAlBre  -  12/19/2006 09:15 AM
I started "collecting" tools as a jet mechanic in the marines. That small start turned into a stack on tool chest after about 30 years. Then some theiving bastard decided he wanted them and stole everything n(no insurance). I've since built back up a pretty good collection...I have a sawed off shotgun rigged to go off if the box isn't opened a certain way
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Posted by JohnMcGraw  -  12/19/2006 09:56 AM

There is a good reason that people are hesitant about posting which tools they own. There are "tool snobs" out there that look down their nose at any tools other than the ones they use and are very vocal in their dislike for the "lesser" tools.



I have owned Craftsman tools ever since I was 16 years old, and I have worked with tools all my life. I still buy Craftsman tools, and they have a pretty good line of tools that will serve both the home mechanic as well as the guy who works with his tools for a living. There is no doubt that MAC, Snap-on, and several other tool companies have built quality tools that really fit your hand and are a pleasure to use. That is the one thing that Craftsman tools really came up short on for many years. for many years their wrenches were boxy and had sharp edges on them that made them not as pleasing to the hand whem used. Their ratchets were also notoriously weak in the ratchet assembly. Nowdays, they have a great line of proffessional-styled tools with polished beams, and a vastly improved line of ratchets. I will continue to buy Craftsman whenever they have a tool that meets my needs. I will buy Sanp-on only when they are the only ones that make a tool for a particular need. Their tools are very good tools, but IMHO, they are overpriced.



Regards, John McGraw
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Posted by blksheep  -  12/19/2006 10:00 AM

In 1970, I too was in need of my 1st genuine, all the same brand, tools and box. So, like most guys, I went to Sears and applied for a Sears card on my own. I had some, not a lot, of credit and was confident I could make an additional monthly payment. When my credit request was denied, I was more hurt than shocked, but still needed a good tool set. Enter Larry, the Snap-on man. Larry carried me on his books for several years and I never once missed a weekly payment. Today, I'm early retired, got more damn tools than any one person should own and still don't have a Sears card. I do however, enjoy telling this story every time someone from Sears offers me one.



blksheep...comfortabley bitchy...in Charlotte
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Posted by fitzwell   -  12/19/2006 10:15 AM
My dad gave me a set of S K sockets when i was about 12...started building on that. Most of the stuff in the box is Mac or Napa. The fab box has an interesting asst. of garage sale/swap meet weapons mostly old, odd tools.And i still have the SK sockets that started it all
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Posted by bigdude  -  12/19/2006 09:46 AM

I've got a hodgepodge of tools. I'm sure we all have tools that have been altered in a special way for a particular job. I cant ever get rid of them because some time I might need it again!



Why is that? HA! Ive got good tools which are Craftsman,and assorted tools I have acquired from different places of employment that was stupid enough to announce that they were closing in two weeks. My Snap-On guy is a dork also,dont care for Matco tools.



Lately a Harley wrench and a BFH work real well!
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Posted by dixie  -  12/19/2006 10:47 AM
CRAFTSMAN ITS THE ONLY WAY TO GO,YOU ASK WHY BECAUSE I COULD NOT AFFORD TO GO WITH SNAP ON BACK THEN UNTIL A BUDDY STARTED TO SELLING THEM. WELL THAT DIDN'T LAST TO LONG, BOY THEY CLEANED HIS PLOW,BUT HE ENDED UP IN A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AGANIST S O. I'VE GOT SOME REALLY OLD STUFF FROM MY WIFE'S GRANDDAD WHEN HE PASSED AWAY,HE HAD THE FIRST CHRYSLER FRANCHISE IN THE STATE OF OHIO ,MAN HE HAD SOME NEET OLD TOOLS,NEVER HEARD OF SOME OF THE MANFACTURES. DIXIE 80 degrees today
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Posted by lildude  -  12/19/2006 10:27 AM
I too, have craftsman for most part as I believe most hobbiest do, if your in the biz, you have the snap-on guys showin up at your door ( plus peer pressure for that $10,000 box to put your tools in ), and like big dude said, the "special tools" we have made for this or that and can't fiqure out what they are for now, plus, and not least of all, the trusty quick draw sazall
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Posted by brian41chevy  -  12/19/2006 12:01 PM
Snap on wrenchs and swivel impact sockets because thats what fit easily at the bell housing when pulling transmissions. Wright impact sockets for everything else, have never worn one out in thirty years, snap on impact sockets are soft and wear out quick. Matco and assorted craftsman. most of my custom modified tools started out as craftsman. Snap on wrenchs are comfortable to use. I applied for three credit cards at once, got two but, no sears card. Still don't have one.
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Posted by amy14760yahoocom  -  12/19/2006 12:46 PM
folks ive been a technician for verizon phone company i started out with craftman then tried to venture out to snapon then to mack but the folks that was bringing the tool trucks on the job sights seemed like they didnt have time for any of us unless we had a 100.00 bills stapled to our forheads and the staples started to hurt and leave scars so i kept with the good old sears tools some times got grief to try and repl the broken ones in just because i used my tools for things they where not designed to do you know we all have done it screw drivers as pry bars and chisels and regular sockets on impacts etc but by the time i leave the store i have them all replaced im with shine you dont need 40.000 dollar tools to build and repair cars just the know how and the patience bob in ny
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Posted by ANGELT  -  12/19/2006 12:59 PM
I can attest to Shine's disassociated mess he calls a tool box. Nothing but the best as far as paint equipment but hand tools are a bad joke at his shop. I carry more stuff in my truck than he has in his shop. Amazing what he does with so little. I have a lot of Proto tools from a long time ago and an assortment of most everything else picked up along the way. Actually prefer Mac for wrenches, sockets etc. but mostly buy Craftsman now for convenience.
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Posted by JAWS  -  12/19/2006 01:31 PM

My first job was in a tire shop at 15. I figured I loved cars and someone was being paid to work on them, why not me.



I kept telling my parents I needed tools and a tool box. I kept getting the 10 piece socket sets and small tool box. They just didn't understand why I needed so many tools and such a big tool box when I could use the ones in the shop. You know that story, those tools weren't mine or the shops they belonged to the mechanics who worked there.



Years went buy and I slowly piled up whatever I could find used and some new. I always wanted a craftsmans mechanics set, but couldn't afford it or justify it when I had most of them already.



Eventually I met the tool man from Mac who was to be my tool guy for about 10 years straight. I bought everything from him some used and some new and we became friends and he followed me from shop to shop. Then one day my boss told me that my tool area was a mess with my tool box and carts overflowing onto the floor. So I bought a new 6000.00 box that day from Snap-on. The day before my friend The Mac dealer showed up, who I should have bought it from. Man what a heel I am, and he let me know it for a long time...........and my wife teased me about it too......



-Brant
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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  12/19/2006 12:09 PM
i have a 30 year old beat to death box and nothing but hodge pod junk. after my tools got stolen i swore never again. i have less tools than most of you home builders. ask fitzwell i see guys with 80k in tool boxes and i do pretty much the same with my old junk. but craftmans cant be beat. cheaper , just as good, great replacement and most of all no tool truck to support ! it dont take tools to look good ........... it takes talent.
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Posted by sach  -  12/19/2006 03:36 PM

To Big Al,



Saw a Craftsman Tool sign at K-Mart yesterday.



To Brent,



I usualy leaned towards purchasing Mac and Matco because they were about 10% cheaper than Snap-On and got the same warranty. But I ended up bying a Snap-On tool chest because they had a real good promotion going at the time and he gave me more money on my old boxes to trade in than what I paid for them. So I wouldn't feel bad about not buying from your friend at Mac Tools. Money talks and is persuasive at times.



Sach
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Posted by MOREorles  -  12/19/2006 04:32 PM
I believe Sears accepts other credit cards. Has for a few years. Now the other side of the coin. Yes, I have tools. But what do you do with them? Unfortunely the talent to use them properly doesn't come with them! Oh, I change the oil on my '34 Ford, grease it, flush the radiator and wash and vacuum it. Change the plugs and set the gaps. But no mechanical ability. Not a trouble shooter. I yell for help from friends and relatives and pay them to fix it. I wish I had the talent. Life is so damn frustrating when you can't fix a damn thing!! So what am I doing on this site? I love old cars and street rods!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by 409deuce  -  12/19/2006 05:31 PM
Every year our local sears tool department has a half price boxing day event, say no more. Oh ya, your not alone Loren.
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Posted by Willys33  -  12/19/2006 02:27 PM

Over the years I collected many different kinds. I could tell what I was looking for in a tool just by the shape. some were Snap on, Craftsman, S K and Thorson. After I sold a street rod I begain to look at the box and decided to give them all to my son and get a stack on box filled with Craftsman. Still have them today BUT I would never buy them again. The pro series of Craftsman are thin (but polished) and hurt my hands to pull on them. The 1/2 drive socket fell apart and I have returned two 1/4 drives (worn out junk) and the 3/8 drive is so short it is useless. S K, Cobolt (Lowes) and several others have replacement policy too. Tries to replace a broken Snap on once and the dealer said it was a military code and they don't replace those. He saved $12 but lost in the long run.

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Posted by bohlsd  -  12/19/2006 06:25 PM