My husband uses snap-on tools bought then over 4 years ago and he says they are one of the best tools he ever bought though the prices are high they pay for them selves over time.
There are several good quality tool manufacturers out there today. As another answer stated you will eventually find the one that you like. There are different opinions for different reasons. Some people like Snap-On for quality and replacement policy. Some like Craftsman because of the ability to just go to Sears and get a replacement as well as a lower cost. I can only tell you what my opinion and my reasons for my choice. SNAP-ON all the way! I like the feel, the quality, warranty policy, and the fact that the truck comes to me. The majority of my techs use Snap-On tools as well. The biggest factor for you to remember is that if you don't have the tools it can be hard to do the job. If you can afford a high end tool and like the feel then by all means buy the better stuff. If your budget allows for a mid range tool and that means you can buy more necessary tools than that would be the way to go.
You will find with experience which brand you prefer. You don't have to buy American, there are great tools available from other countries too! Gedore, Stahlwille, Repco Premium, CGL.
I spin spanners for a paycheck, and my 'good stuff' is ALL Snap-On. I've spent over $1000 just on screwdrvers...They just feel the nicest in my hand, and they are tough as hell. They are still breakable though, which doesn't matter anyway, because the Snap-On truck comes to my workshop every week and I just give the guy my broken tools and he swaps tham for brand new.
There will be many occasions where you need to modify a spanner or socket or something for a particular job (bend it, cut and join at a funny angle, cut half off a socket...), in this case I have a lot of K.C. tools, they are tough and cheap, and weld pretty well. Snap-On make a lot of specialty tools that are already made to do the job that your 'modified' tools are customised to do. The problem is, they are a lot more expensive than just bodging up a cheap spanner/socket.
Well, I do know that Snap-On has a program where students can get up to 45% off of some tools while they are in school. That is definately something to look at if you are a student and intend on making this a career.
You are gonna be looking at Matco, Mac Tools, and Snap-On. I know alot of guys who still have Craftsman, and they are ok as far as sockets go, but for anything more then sockets, feeler gauges, picks, and small things like that, you are gonna have to invest some money in the name brands.
I'm surprised to see this many pro SNAP-ON people here. When it comes to comparing SNAP-ON to Craftsman Pro, in terms of quality, pretty much the same considering they both come out of the same forge. I choose Craftsman because they are easier to warranty, and replace. For SNAP-ON you have to go to the special snap on dealer. We just recieved brand new $20,000 SNAP-ON tool-kits (not my choice) for our shop that didn't even come with any 12-point metrics. All the mechanics I know swear by Craftsman.
to start out the craftsmen will work just fine.ive been in the buis over 35 years and still have the original standard set of wrenches i bought at sears.their tools are great for the wrenches and sockets.then you will start buying specialty tools off of the trucks.no need to buy from one distributor.mac has tools i like,snap on makes tools others don't so i buy them.i like matcos 1/4 drive long ratchet.no one else had it so its a matco.find out what it is you need and shop around.save yourself some time though and look at a box you can grow into,not grow out of.
Snap-On and MAC tools are very pricey.
Craftsman tools are acceptable and more affordable.
All three have a no-nonsense return policy.
SNAP-ON ...then ...Craftsman... Matco is ok but harder to warranty
snap on they are not cheap but are worth it
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