Preference for Name Brand of Tools

[zerfetzen]

What do you generally prefer? Craftsman, Snap-On, something else?  Why?  Thanks.

[Super Blue 72]

Craftsman-because I can afford them and they do the job!   

[FY1443433]

Craftsman-because I can afford them and they do the job!  

but I have a Snap-on box since it was such a great deal.

FY1

[Rev-It-Up]

We have mostly craftsman stuff.  My husband bought me the large laser etched socket set a couple of years ago for Christmas (don't try this with your wives, guys....I'm just weird).  Anyway, I've already broken 3 of the sockets.  I haven't gotten around to getting them replaced, but was very surprised at how easy they broke.  I was wondering if the "Craftsman" quality is diminishing for some reason. 

[Jacksboys]

We have mostly craftsman stuff.  My husband bought me the large laser etched socket set a couple of years ago for Christmas (don't try this with your wives, guys....I'm just weird).  Anyway, I've already broken 3 of the sockets.  I haven't gotten around to getting them replaced, but was very surprised at how easy they broke.  I was wondering if the "Craftsman" quality is diminishing for some reason. 

They may break, but as long as they replace them for free, I will continue to use them also.

[4Cruizn]

Craftsman for me too as I can return them at the local store for new ones if they break.   

[Hemi Challenger]

They may break, but as long as they replace them for free, I will continue to use them also.

   

[Chryco Psycho]

I Use SNap On & Mac mostly , they are better quality & you will have less damaged / stripped nuts & screws using them but you need to make a living with them to justify the cost & I will not buy a Snap On hammer for example , any make is equal as long as the handle doesn`t break
 For Cheap tools I prefer Husky Or Mastercraft [in Canada ] they have the same warranty but there are more places to get them replaced & they have a nicer feel , don`t tear up the hands like Craftsman will , I was replacing 2+ sockets / week when I was using Craftsman professionally , I think their quality is about the same as it has always been

[1973challenger360]

Agree with CP      I have Craftsman    my brother has a cornwell truck, i can get a cost and still wont pay the price.

Although I think ill get a ratchet set from him soon there about 150.00 for a set of 1/4 3/8 1/2

[torredcuda]

When I was doing body work fulltime I bought a lot of Snap-On and Mac but I do have some Craftsman and other brands.You pay a premium for Snap-On and Mac but if you really use them a lot they are worth it,for general home use Craftsman is OK.

[Challenger6pak]

I use mainly Snap On.  They work the best and last the longest.  I got tired of trying to find a Sears store every week because my ratchet was skipping teeth.  I know there isn't a Snap On store on every corner but I haven't needed one.  You get what you pay for.  I have Snap ons that I bought 25 years ago that have seen 15 years of daily use and 10 years of weekend use after that without ever a problem with them. 

[Super Blue 72]

Snap On is very nice but when I did have a broken screwdriver the and I found a Snap On truck to exchange it, the guy gave me an attitude saying you have to go back to the guy you bought it from.

At Sears you generally don't get attitude and usually no questions asked.  They'll even upgrade you to something nicer if they don't have what you're turning in.

Besides, it's at the mall and I can check out the diecast cars at the toy store! 

[71340RT]

Snap On is very nice but when I did have a broken screwdriver the and I found a Snap On truck to exchange it, the guy gave me an attitude saying you have to go back to the guy you bought it from.

At Sears you generally don't get attitude and usually no questions asked.  They'll even upgrade you to something nicer if they don't have what you're turning in.

Besides, it's at the mall and I can check out the diecast cars at the toy store! 

I ran into the same problem with returning broken Snap On tools. The last time the guy told me he would not exchange another tool I broke so I don't use my Snap On tools and replaced them with Craftsman so I could replace them without any hassle when I break one.

[Jacksboys]

Besides, it's at the mall and I can check out the diecast cars at the toy store! 

 

[tactransman]

I Use SNap On & Mac mostly , they are better quality & you will have less damaged / stripped nuts & screws using them but you need to make a living with them to justify the cost & I will not buy a Snap On hammer for example , any make is equal as long as the handle doesn`t break
 For Cheap tools I prefer Husky Or Mastercraft [in Canada ] they have the same warranty but there are more places to get them replaced & they have a nicer feel , don`t tear up the hands like Craftsman will , I was replacing 2+ sockets / week when I was using Craftsman professionally , I think their quality is about the same as it has always been

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Snap On is very nice but when I did have a broken screwdriver the and I found a Snap On truck to exchange it, the guy gave me an attitude saying you have to go back to the guy you bought it from.

At Sears you generally don't get attitude and usually no questions asked.  They'll even upgrade you to something nicer if they don't have what you're turning in.

Besides, it's at the mall and I can check out the diecast cars at the toy store! 

Snap on guys are giving you a socket for warranty that they already "paid" for, that's why the are slow to warranty especially to someone that has not bought $10,000 worth of tools from him that year.. The craftsman guy is a store salesman that just turns the broken tool in and has not put any of his money up front.

They may break, but as long as they replace them for free, I will continue to use them also.

That works fine as long as you have a bunch of back up tools to finish your job till you get the broken one replaced.