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(66)3/8' DRIVE 15' EIGHTY8 TOOTH LOCKING FLEX RATCHET WITH ERGO HANDLE - BLUE

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(6)1/4' & 3/8' DRIVE 65 PIECE SILVER EAGLE® METRIC MASTER SET

Mirror polish chrome-vanadium finish.Stamping marks for easy Silver Eagle identification.72 tooth ratchet for access features a push button release..View Details

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(8)16V CORDLESS INFINIUM™ 3/8' DRIVE LONG REACH RATCHET KIT - BURGUNDY

6” extended length for longer reach and greater access for front end engine accessories, timing covers, air cleaners, transmission bellhousing bolts and dash work .310 RPM free speed makes quick work of removing fasteners.Captured head design increases head durability and prevents head spreading..View Details

(13)3,000 AMP PORTABLE POWER SOURCE WITH JUMP START FUNCTION

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(25)MAXIMUS LITE DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL

Most advanced and powerful code reader in the business.Features full coverage ABS, airbag, engine and transmission - codes, live data and graphing in 'basic mode'.Features nine powerful reset functions (oil reset, EPB, battery, injector relearn, DPF, SAS, IMMO, brake bleed and TPMS relearn database)..View Details

(18)20V+ CORDLESS INFINIUM™ 1/2' HIGH PERFORMANCE IMPACT WRENCH KIT - BURGUNDY

Powerful brushless motor technology generates 1,600 ft. lbs. of breakaway torque for top-of-the-line power.Integrated 4 LED design illuminates the entire work clearly lighting the way in poorly lit shop environments or engine compartments.Variable speed trigger allows the technician to quickly and precisely control power output..View Details

(10)SOUNDBAR BLUETOOTH SPEAKER

6-8 hours of play time.Magnets to hold the soundbar in place.DC5V and auxiliary ports for easy straight connection and charging ..View Details

(16)RECHARGEABLE NECK LIGHT - RED

Position the articulating light heads to accurately direct the light beam to the precise angle needed .Quickly charge both light heads with the two-headed, split charging USB cord.Two modes of light intensity conveniently turn on at 300 lumens, and the dimmable feature lowers the lumens to the needed illumination level..View Details

(88)1/2' COMPOSITE IMPACT WRENCH - BURGUNDY

Unmatched for power with 1600 ft. lbs. of breakaway torque.Incredible power to weight ratio, weighing in at only 4.53 lbs.High quality tip valve trigger design provides precision when controlling torque and speed is necessary..View Details

(3)BALL JOINT PRESS WITH CUP ADAPTERS

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Game changing design of this patented tool provides plenty of clearance between the frame, pivot link and cups .Powerful 2:1 leverage removes and installs large ball joints on most vehicles including full-size pickups.Proprietary design keeps BJP18100C cups locked in place during use ..View Details

(19)DIGITAL TIRE INFLATOR - BURGUNDY

Three function design: inflate, deflate and measure tire pressure.More than twice as accurate as the ANSI standard and 0.1PSI resolution, great for sensitive TPMS systems.Measuring range: 3 ~ 175psi and displays in KG, PSI or Bar measurement. Accuracy 0-58 psi +/- 1.0psi..View Details

(8)E-Z SOLDER CLAMP

Unique aluminum body that holds the wire firmly with a solder feed from the handle.Acts as a third hand.Always gives the correct soldering performance..View Details

(5)81 PIECE AUTO MASTER TAP & DIE SET

Comprehensive 81 piece, lifetime warranty set is designed uniquely for technicians and includes automotive specific sizes not found in traditional 75 piece sets.Features the patented Rapid Select Ratchet to quickly change between forward and reverse while using taps/dies without working a switch or flipping ratchet over.Machined from hardened imported Japanese tool steel alloy, chosen specifically for its ability to withstand abuse without fracturing..View Details

(20)INLINE SKATE CREEPER - BLACK

Matco exclusive inline skate style rollers are inserted into steel bushings that are molded into the creeper body, providing added strength and easy roller replacement.Easy-to-clean surface is resistant to solvents, greases and fuels.Low-profile 7/8' floor clearance..View Details

(45)3/8' DRIVE 12' EIGHTY8 TOOTH LOCKING FLEX CHROME RATCHET

88 gear teeth produce a swing arc just over 4°, allowing faster work in the most compact spaces.Unique 9 position locking flex head ensures that the ratchet head maintains the desired position regardless of size or applied load.Slim profile allows better access in tight areas..View Details

(80)3/8' DRIVE 42 PIECE METRIC & SAE 6 POINT STANDARD AND DEEP ADV IMPACT SOCKET SET

Opti-Torque system applies torque to the fastener sides, reducing corner round off.150° chamfer on the socket drive end for better grab, constant pressure and easier use.High-visibility size markings quickly identify socket, even in poorly lit work areas..View Details

(6)MASTER FUEL PRESSURE TEST KIT

Performs running, residual, rail and flow rate pressure tests.Large, easy-to-read 3-1/2' dual-scale gauge reads 0-100psi and 0-700 kPa.Kit includes: 50+ adapters, fittings, 48' hose, pressure relief and fuel discharge hose to test most domestic and foreign fuel injection systems..View Details

(6)BASIC FUEL PRESSURE TEST KIT

Performs running, residual, rail and flow rate pressure tests.Professional dual scale gauge reads 0-100psi and 0-700kPa with relief valve and fuel discharge hose.Kit includes large and small Schrader port adapters only.View Details

(4)CYLINDER LEAKAGE TESTER KIT

Quickly locates internal engine problems such as bad rings, valves and leaking head gaskets.Dual 2-1/2' heavy-duty gauges with protective outer boots.Scales read 0-100psi and 0-700 kg/cm2..View Details

Who Makes What Tools

Last update: December 17, 2004

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The following excerpts were posted on one of the mailing list I subscribe to. I though the information was worth sharing.

I've tried to contact the original authors to get their permission, but did not get any replies to my emails. Since this information is available via one of several archives, I feel that I can present it here. However, the authors names have been removed from the discussions. (If they would like credit - please contact me.)

Someone wrote [in part]:

.. but I never could figure out who makes the [Craftsman] hand tools.

To which someone else replied:

I'm not the final word on tools by any means, but since I work in the business, I've learned a little bit about it. Okay, here's more than you ever wanted to know.

Lowes now (as of earlier this year) is selling a line of Mechanics Tools called Kobalt which is made by Snap-On. They are good tools.

Home Depot's Husky brand is made by Stanley Mechanics Tools, a division of the Stanley Works. Husky are also good tools and have a good lifetime warranty (they'll even replace your broken Craftsman with an equivalent Husky).

Until 1994 or so, Stanley also made Sears Craftsman tools. Sears Craftsman is now made by Danaher Tools. They beat out Stanley on the contract over price. Danaher also manufactures MatCo Tools, the third largest player in the Mobile Automotive industry (behind MAC and Snap-On). Odds are, if you own any Craftsman tools that are older than about five years ago, they were made by Stanley in plants in Dallas, Texas, Witchita Falls, Texas, and Sabina, Ohio.

Stanley also owns MAC Tools and manufactures MAC tools in the same plants. Now here's the kicker: MAC Tools, Proto Tools (a very expensive industrial brand), Husky Tools, and, (prior to five or so years ago) Craftsman Tools are all made from the same forgings in the same plants. Proto is unique because it goes through addtional testing and certification because it is used by NASA, the military, and industrial customers (including General Motors).

There are three MAJOR players in the USA mechanics tool business: Stanley, Danaher, and Snap-On. Stanley and Danaher (almost identical in sales revenue at about $28 billion each) are the biggest followed by Snap-On. Each of these three manufacture and sell tools under a variety of brands (there are many other brands that Stanley makes that I haven't even named). The quality between these three manufacturers is roughly the same. I know its a bit of a let-down to hear that, but its a simple fact.

There are a hand full of other minor players (Vermont American, etc) and an endless list of Taiwanese import tool companies (some of which Stanley own as well as Danaher to serve the lower end consumer import brands at WalMart, etc). How do I know all of this? I work for Stanley Mechanics Tools, specifically with the Proto Industrial brand. I personally do not think that MAC, MatCo, or Snap-On branded tools are worth the extra markup since they use the same forgings and manufacturing processes that make Husky and Kobalt and pre-1994 Craftsman. Where you need to pay attention are things like ratchets and torque wrenches. There are different specifications of ratchets and you do pay for the difference. Some mechanics require a finer, more precise ratcheting mechanism than guys like me who just bang around in the garage on the weekends.

By the way, Metwrench is basically considered a 'gimick' infomercial tool brand that is not considered as a serious competitor to Danaher, Snap-On, or Stanley. Then again, IBM once didn't see Microsoft as a serious force in the personal computer business. Hmmmm..

Then there was this discourse on FACOM brand tools:

> FACOM has been around forever. French company, says 'American' in the name
> though I forget the whole acronym.

FACOM is Franco-Americaine de Construction d'Outillage Mecanique. French for 'French-American Mechanical Tool Manufacturing'. Got points in my french class for that.

Download ibis paint x for mac. > It's now one of the largest tool conglomerates in Europe.
>
> SK, I think, is an American company that recently has had a large part of
> its stock purchased by FACOM.

FACOM owns S-K outright. You'll notice (if you look through the catalogs from preceeding years) that the tools are becoming more and more alike. The S-K 'pro' screwdrivers are now FACOM ergotwist screwdrivers. The 'tuff1' ratchets are S-K pro ratchet handles avec FACOM innards. FACOM's ratcheting flare wrench now has S-K stamped on the side of it. I don't like it because we could get FACOM tools from S-K dealers for over 10 years, but now they're getting more and more reluctant to give us FACOM stuff, they'd rather sell S-K stuff. Which is why you get S-K catalogs instead of FACOM. If you specifically request (demand) a FACOM catalog, you get their _american_ catalog, which is abbreviated, along with a note to contact Griot's Garage. I've asked a French friend to get me a French market FACOM catalog, as they have all the good stuff that hasn't yet been absorbed into the S-K line. Ultimate Garage is a FACOM dealer as well as Griots, and I've been told (by richard?) they've got a catalog, dunno if it's FACOM's, but I'll order something and find out.

I was also wondering what the deal was with the S-K foundry? Presumably they still make some stuff stateside? No? I know there are others not mentioned, Cornwell has a foundry in Ohio, I think?

I'd kinda doubt that Williams uses the _exact_ same dies for Koalt and Snap-On. I compared the Kobalt combo wrench to one of my Snap-Ons, and they aren't the same. The Kobalt handle is pretty much rectangular in cross-section, and really does hurt your hand when you pull hard. The Snap-On is more rounded. As well, the Kobalt is visibly looser on the fastener. Maybe these are Snap-On rejects? Can't explain the handle differences, though. The breaker bars seem to share the same grip, though, it just seems the kobalt doesn't have those nifty machined indentations at the base.

Reinstall el capitan. I know Stanley owns Mac and Blackhawk (didn't know about Husky), but the Blackhawk stuff doesn't seem similar to the Mac stuff. These look awfully different to be from the same dies, shape wise. So the price difference is different steel in the better tools? Surely they can't be charging Mac prices for better plated Blackhawk stuff?

> FACOM also owns (large parts of) USAG (Italian?) and Beissbarth..

didn't know this. I'd like to find some USAG tools, just to try them.

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