I have 2 kind, click and electronic, both Craftsman. Had an issue with the electronics on the one, took it back and got a new one. Have had no problems for many years since.

 

This is true. Don't ask me how I know this...

 

It's just a motorcycle folks, not the Space Shuttle. $400 torque wrenches, are you kidding me or what?

 

I can break 4 or 5 craftsman wrenches and still spend less than 1 snap on. Not knocking the brand, but I cant justify spending that kind of money for something I use occasionally.

 

finally somebody I hae to agree with..
most people on here take things to extremes it's just a harley v twin thousands of dollars worth of tools are not needed. yes I have some experience in the field 20 yers as a mech and 20 years as a mach. now retired

 

I based my reply on the fact that i make my money on my tools. As a former tech and current owner if i have a tool that breaks it costs me time which costs me money. Now for someone not making theyre living on theyre tools, then yes a craftsmen is fine as ive stated in previous threads.

 

Spoken like a true Snap On dealer......

 

Hahaha. I wish i was a Snap-on dealer!! They make some good money. At least my buddys that were dealers did. There is something to be said for having tools delivered to your shop though. And one thing i dont like about craftsmen is that they stop warrantying some tools like easy-outs, drill bits, and some other misc things. My Snap-on and matco stuff is STILL warrantied no questions asked. My personal opinion for the general person is to go with craftsmen if nothing else. Just stay away from Harbor Freight.

 

One of my Millwrights has Snap on tools, close to 25g worth!!! but he was in the auto industry first, no one borrows his tools!!!!. I've got good tools, no Snap On stuff, but as long as it has lifetime warranty. I was in the back of a Snap On reps truck once......don't know what heaven looks like but I imagine it close to that!!!! For the home garage guy stick to something that at least has a life time guarantee. IMO.

 

+1 on that!!!

My choice is Snap-on, but your's may differ.



But I have a thing about Snap-on...