Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes a fair bit of Snap-On but also Mac (better 3/8 universal impact sockets), Craftsman (a nice standard ratchet), Proto, Hazet, Stahlwille, Facom, and other hand tool manufacturers. Mechanics have similar beefs to Leica users. Steel prices are high and manufacturers are using a lower grade of steel to save money. This means the tools have to be thicker (also to save on warranty returns). I have some old Snap-On box ends that are about 1/8" thick. They are great for getting into tight places. These tools are all very expensive but they ges the job done and can take the day in and day out use that regular tools cannot. Again, very similar to photographic equipment. John Collier On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 11:40 AM, Rei Shinozuka wrote: > snap-ons, right? > > -rei > > >> From: John Collier <jbcollier@shaw.ca> >> >> As a mechanic I often get the customer commenting that the only >> reason I >> am fixing their car is that they do not have all the tools I have. I >> have been a mechanic for twenty years and I know better but I just >> smile >> and nod my head. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html