Comments on: On Sale or Not, Socket Wrenches are Manly

By: yellojkt

yellojkt — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:46:30 +0000

I used to use my Sears Craftsman socket wrenches all the time, but now they’re just a jumble on the bottom of my tool box. I hereby tender the resignation of my Real Man Card.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:46:53 +0000

NPR Junky: But they aren’t nearly as shiny? And what would I need a few dozen different screwdrivers for?

Carol: The right tool — even when rarely used, exotic, and/or expensive — can save tremendous amounts of effort. That, along with their warranty is where Snap-on and other truck-based brands shine. I think there is a place for those, namely in the toolboxes of professional mechanics. Just not in my toolbox.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:09:38 +0000

Craftsman tools are for people who actually use tools. Snap-On tools are for people who have shiny tool boxes full of crap they never use.

I’m just sayin’.

By: NPR Junky

NPR Junky — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:04:23 +0000

I’m not so sure you can still claim the title of “coolest man ever” as bestowed by me…because you’ve just done an ENTIRE post on socket wrenches.

I’m as handy as the next girl, but seriously, man. Where’s the screwdriver love?

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:52:05 +0000

Mokie: I worry about you. Really, I do.

Paul: That’s pretty much my view too, unless I got an extremely good deal on them.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:17:33 +0000

Here’s my take on Craftsman v Snap-on:

If you make a living using your tools buy Snap-On, if you just work on things on the weekends save a few $$$ and purchase Craftsman.

By: mokiejovis

mokiejovis — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:09:24 +0000

While I’ve had that small set of sockets for years, I never had any deep sockets.

That’s what she said!