Re: VW Special tools

[caufman <caufman@geocities.com>]

Jay Docherty wrote:

> I would have to say that there is simply no comparison between snap
> on and Craftsmen.  Craftsmen makes HORRIBLE tools.  Just two days ago
> I broke a Craftsmen socket.  At the garage I used to work at if they
> found a extra Craftsmen wrench or socket laying around they would
> , literally, rather throw it out than get frustrated by the damn
> thing.  But I have to admit they do have some teal cheap deals on
> their tools and I do have a few.  Even though they break alot.
 
I agree and disagree with this statement (from own personal experience).
First, there is no doubt that Snap-On makes better tools than Craftsman.
Second, I have found Craftsman tools to be very reliable.  I have been
using Craftsman for about nine years now and have maybe had five pieces
either break or strip (this was a phillips head).  I have only been
using them on my car on a regular basis for about five years.  Before
this I was a professional bicycle mechanic and even though I preferred
Snap-On (more precise and just "felt" better), I have had no real
problem with Craftsman.  If one is on a budget, they are definately the
way to go.  Also, if a tool breaks, practically every town has a Sears. 
Even if I had plenty of cash to spend on tools, I would still use
Craftsman; for the money I spend on tools, I definately feel that they
are more than worth it. IMHO.

John
80 Scirocco S
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