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Craftsman, SnapOn, MAC hand Tools which are better

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  1. May 17, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    For us it depends on the size, how many, and the calibration level. No data, data, data with uncertainties. A typical 150 lb-ft torque wrench with data could cost $75. Remember the $75 is not just for checking the wrench, it's also for traceability if you are using that wrench where you have to comply with audit requirements. We rarely get average joe wrenches in for cal. The usual response is.."$75 fooking dollars for calibration??? I only paid $50 for the wrench!!!". We have a customer that uses 100 + stupid stopwatches which rarely fail calibration. They either work of they don't. A stopwatch can cost $12 but $36 for the cal. The customer has to have the stopwatches verified and have traceability including a calibration sticker and calibration certificate. If these stopwatches are being used in a measurement capacity in the manufacturing process the they need traceability otherwise an auditor can cause a production line to stop. It is what it is. What is scary is that we rarely get hand tools that require periodic calibration from auto engine repair/rebuild outfits. If someone is blueprinting a nice bebuild engine of mine..........they better be using calibrated calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and the like!!!
     
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  2. May 17, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    FYI>>>>>We can calibrate hydraulic torque tools up to 20,000 lb-fts!!!! Actually John does....here are some pics of the hydraulic torque cal area.....Crazy stuff...Like I said...depends on size....

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  3. May 18, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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    John the Torque Man just called me in to take this pic. He is getting ready to cal this 9 foot long CDI 2000lb-ft torque wrench...........yee haw!!!

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  4. May 18, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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    :bowdown::D
     
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  5. May 18, 2018 at 2:01 PM
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    If you are able to, could you take a pic of the innards of a torque wrench (doesn't have to be big bertha)? Never seen the guts before.
     
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  6. May 18, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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    Go ahead and cut yours open and share some pictures. :D
     
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  7. May 18, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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    I can do that. There's not much actually. I'll get some pics next time one is getting repaired.
     
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  8. May 18, 2018 at 3:30 PM
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    I use Snap-on for all specialty, detailed and precision applications ( which is 90% of the time). Then Husky or Mac for everything else. The Snap-on truck is a wonderful, money-sucking, can-never-leave-it-without-buying-something, thing of beauty. I love that thing! I never feel that way in the tool corral at the Depot.
     
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  9. May 18, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    I think I know whose house I am going to when I need some DIY stuff done ;-) ;-)
     
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  10. May 18, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    I don't have a lot of tools anymore. My landlord does..haha. There are a lot of nice pics posted here of super decent tool collections. A garage you pretty much never leave......
     
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  11. May 18, 2018 at 3:59 PM
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    all my tools are for woodworking :-( and I am in the process of converting my garage to living space (my pad is less than 900 sqft ATM). so I could definitely use a brother garage to hang out at ;-)
     
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    Unfortunately my landlords garage is full of stuff. He and his wife always have some project they are working on...
     
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    Thanks!!!!!
     
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    Snap On are the prettiest tools. The rest are solid.
     
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  16. May 21, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    27lb and 67lb hydraulic torque multiplier "adapters". 94lbs. Used for mounting big ass torque multipliers. Oh and a tiny specialized torque bolt.

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  18. May 23, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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    Not many yet, mostly stock.
    All tools are good as long as they do what they are intended to do. My dad was a tool dealer for twenty some years. he'd say "if you buy cheap and it didn't last you got what you paid for."
    Now a days some tool manufactures have guaranties on the tools you buy, they are names like Snap-On, MAC tools, Proto, and a few others. The warranty is about how it broke to some retailers. Others have a 100% warranty. Any old tools will not have a warranty, so don't be surprised if the vendor says not on free replacement. it's up to the vendor and who you know sort of thing, and how you say you broke that tool has been all the stories from my dad.
    My tool box is stuffed with some of each manufactures tools. Some of my tools are for a special purpose and can be used for one purpose. Other tools I use the hell out of them.
    Buy a good tool box too, to house your tools. That in its self will bring you pleasure for decades. When I graduated from high school, I got a tool box for my present.
    Good thing too as my dad was sending me a signal that its time to go to work. Well I still have that tool box. Its a MAC box. The wheels gave out last year.
    Not bad for a box I received in '79. Hope all you fellow Tundra guys acquire as many tools as you need, and don't hurt your self using them. Ware gloves and safety glasses. :cheers:
     
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