Hi Less,
Stanley tools are great, But the rep told me they are not making the
Whitworth anymore. The only Mfg. making them anymore is snap-on here in
the US. Does anyone Over in Europe have any sources that might be less
dollars, but still a good quality tool?
Rick
Les Myer wrote:
>
> The last Snap-on Wrench I bought was a 15mm combination wrench. Cost me
> $31 in 1990. Great tools - none better made - but too expensive for the
> average hobbyist (I used to turn them for a living). Now I buy "Crapsman"
> - they're OK but not what they used to be. If you can find them, Stanley
> professional series socket sets seem to be excellent quality at a very
> reasonable price. I would be interested in hearing other's opinions about
> good tools at modest prices
>
> Screwdriver Trivia:
>
> A Crapsman screwdriver actually passed my "screwdriver test" during the
> holidays. Makes the sales guys cringe when I do it. I chuck a long
> screwdriver in a vise and bend the shaft. If it springs back its a good
> screwdriver - if it stays bent, it's junk. Snap-ons pass, Craftsman
> Professional series pass, Blackhawk passes (my personal choice - best buy).
> Mac & Matco fails, regular Craftsman fails (didn't used to), Stanley
> regulars fail miserably. Try it sometime.
>
> >if you find one let me know, I had to but mine from snap-on (ouch) I
> >placed them in a felt lined box and don't know if I want to use them.
> >But they have come in handy on the TD.
> >
> >Rick
> >
> >52 MGTD, 74 B, XJ12C, & Puddles (60 Frogeye)
> >
> >Ron Soave wrote:
> >>
> >> ***Happy New Year***
> >> Anyone know of a reasonable source for Whitworth wrenches? (not Moss /
> >> Vicky Brit)
> >>
> >> TIA,
> >> Ron
> >
> >
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