flat said:
how much is bluepoint compared to snap on?

I have brought a few snap on sockets and teng stuff but i love a good set :)
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200tdi ayre said:
About 2/3 the price or better usually which is good value for the quality :)
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Blue point is snap-on made in China....... same warranty as snap-on, IMO snap on are over priced. There are tools out there cheaper priced and as good of quality as snap-on.

Blue point was a Chicago tool maker bought out by snap on, who is a Wisconsin
Company just north of Chicago
 
LeadFarmer said:
Some impressive work there :)

Whereabouts in Derbyshire are you? It's always nice to know where garages/workshops are that have LR knowledge, seeing as I live next to Derbyshire. Do you do LR repairs for anyone or just agricultural customers?
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Cheers man :)

Yeah I do work for anyone, but seeing as we're mostly agricultural based business that just ends up its a lot of agricultural landys :)

I'm mid Derbyshire just south of Ashbourne so a little way from Sheffield but not too bad. I think my LZIR radius almost touches Sheffield though ;)
 
Thanks. Strangely the mechanic I use is also an agricultural mechanic (in North Derbyshire), a real traditional Fred Dibbner type. But some of the bigger jobs he has to pass on as he's kind of semi retired. Nice to know I can bear you in mind.
Cheers.
 
200tdi ayre said:
Cheers man :)

Yeah I do work for anyone, but seeing as we're mostly agricultural based business that just ends up its a lot of agricultural landys :)

I'm mid Derbyshire just south of Ashbourne so a little way from Sheffield but not too bad. I think my LZIR radius almost touches Sheffield though ;)
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Careful about working for Leadfarmer:eek: Have you seen his posts, He would really fook up the toilet room
 
Thor1950 said:
Blue point is snap-on made in China....... same warranty as snap-on, IMO snap on are over priced. There are tools out there cheaper priced and as good of quality as snap-on.

Blue point was a Chicago tool maker bought out by snap on, who is a Wisconsin
Company just north of Chicago
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I think most of SnapOn/BluePoint gear is outsourced these days. To be fair there is nothing wrong with Chinese manufactured equipment as long as it has been specified very carefully by the customer. left to their own devices they will produce products of incredibly poor quality. (If anyone really wants to know how I know this, ask and I will post my experiences of "China sourcing")

SnapOn tools are good but not the best by any measure and they are way overpriced. For the pro the major advantage is the no quibble guarantee and the rep' who calls in once a week with his van stuffed full of replacements.
 
Lots of people stating snap on arent the best but not mentioning anyone else. Im not a snap on fan boy, just curious.... Prefer mac and draper for value for money myself.


Go on then, lets hear your China sourcing stories... :)
 
Rubins4 said:
Lots of people stating snap on arent the best but not mentioning anyone else. Im not a snap on fan boy, just curious.... Prefer mac and draper for value for money myself.


Go on then, lets hear your China sourcing stories... :)
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oh dear god.he will be telling you all sorts of stuff now.:screaming_bug_eye_f:doh::doh::D:D
 
I nearly bought some Kamasa spanners the other day from TK Maximas
6mm to 22mm £7
I find a veriation in spanner makes a good idear , they all have a differant crank and head size etc which is handy
+ no one is gunna bend or cut down a snapon spanner to make a stuby

Any way the wife bought a vase instead which is far more usefull
 
Spunka said:
I nearly bought some Kamasa spanners the other day from TK Maximas
6mm to 22mm £7
I find a veriation in spanner makes a good idear , they all have a differant crank and head size etc which is handy
+ no one is gunna bend or cut down a snapon spanner to make a stuby

Any way the wife bought a vase instead which is far more usefull
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it is useful.use it to store your screwdrivers in it.:D
 
waldershelf said:
I think most of SnapOn/BluePoint gear is outsourced these days. To be fair there is nothing wrong with Chinese manufactured equipment as long as it has been specified very carefully by the customer. left to their own devices they will produce products of incredibly poor quality. (If anyone really wants to know how I know this, ask and I will post my experiences of "China sourcing")

SnapOn tools are good but not the best by any measure and they are way overpriced. For the pro the major advantage is the no quibble guarantee and the rep' who calls in once a week with his van stuffed full of replacements.
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Can't find a straight answer as to where snap-on makes there hand tools they have both factories in the US and china. Most other non hand tool products are out sourced and re branded snap-on
 
Thor1950 said:
Can't find a straight answer as to where snap-on makes there hand tools they have both factories in the US and china. Most other non hand tool products are out sourced and re branded snap-on
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so how much would a decent half inch drive socket set cost over there.say a 40 piece set.snap on i mean.
 
gemsdad said:
so how much would a decent half inch drive socket set cost over there.say a 40 piece set.snap on i mean.
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Hell if I know don't deal with snapon tools they are over priced. Craftsman are just as good if not better for a lot less $$$$. Only convenience is Snap-on will stop at garages and float a loan for there tools.

Got a link to sears for you
Shop for Tools Sets in the Hand Tools department of Craftsman.comTools Sets


http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-...0937094000P?prdNo=12&blockNo=12&blockType=G12
 
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Thor1950 said:
Hell if I know don't deal with snapon tools they are over priced. Craftsman are just as good if not better for a lot less $$$$. Only convenience is Snap-on will stop at garages and float a loan for there tools.

Got a link to sears for you
Shop for Tools Sets in the Hand Tools department of Craftsman.comTools Sets


94 pc. Tool Set: Get the Job Done at Home and on the Go with Sears
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no,i was wanting a price to compare with the prices here,my nephew has got an account with snap on.
 
gemsdad said:
no,i was wanting a price to compare with the prices here,my nephew has got an account with snap on.
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no you misunderstand,i dont have a part number or anything,i wanted to see what an average socket set would cost there,then see what it costs over here.
 
Thor1950 said:
Can't find a straight answer as to where snap-on makes there hand tools they have both factories in the US and china. Most other non hand tool products are out sourced and re branded snap-on
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The ratchets no longer have usa stamped on them and the local snappy man has had brand new ones delivered that dont work and jam up so I reckon china for them. There is no need to make them in china at their prices:rolleyes:
 
pressbrake said:
The ratchets no longer have usa stamped on them and the local snappy man has had brand new ones delivered that dont work and jam up so I reckon china for them. There is no need to make them in china at their prices:rolleyes:
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Higher profits you don't get to be a multi billion dollar yearly company, with out high profit margins
 
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