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Most people would be wiser to save themselves $300 on a Taiwanese/Olsa (or a smaller sum on CDI/USA) tool and put the savings to something more immediately important. Try finding that on other websites. The tools deliveredsite shows clearly where its made though. Their wrenches, sockets, etc are just like Snap Ons. Its an SK tools brand. It may not display this or other websites correctly. They've been great. I'm not sure if the Icon was in production then either, isn't the Icon line new to HF within the last year or so? Snap on $420 oslatool $140. As for quality of Craftsman tools, for a basic home garage where the tools aren't being used daily, they work just fine. Offset box end wrenches, but the shape inside the box is for rounded off bolt heads. You might find that it's spot on. I've not found a HF coupon yet that includes Icon, but I do have a coupon for cheap zip-ties which I need for the Challenge car. socket I know snap on is expensive but I thought they made their own stuff like my previous one, Im going to hang that on the wall 15 years , Edit: not sure why the 2nd picture wont display. Oh I've looked all over, you must be looking at a totally different website or you have inside information; as none of the above info is showing up in the most obvious and pertinent places contrary to what you say and suspect. Since Lowes has moved to Craftsman tools, I am not sure if the Kobalt wrenches are still available. They do not have 80 teeth so they are not as fine as some ratchets people like. Your truck is probably filled with Taiwanese manufactured semiconductors anyways. One is1/2 drive; the other is 3/8. They also do not have the specialty tool selection Snap On does. I'm using their socket rails and have been following them for a number of years. You must log in or register to reply here. Icon has been around for about a year now. I believe all snap-on torque wrenches are manufactured by CDI Torque Products. I have found 2 post lifts to be far more helpful than 4 post lifts. Check out Garage Journal forum online. Sometimes amazon has blowout pricing on stuff. I bought an Icon 3/8 on sale a while back and Im pleased so far. Press J to jump to the feed. I get the feeling they are someone like us on this forum that took their hobby and made a tool company out of it. Every HF is the same. I totally agree. BTW the web-site now indicates 25% Off for the Anniversary Sale! Home Depot has theirHuskyfor $90 with a certificate of calibration, and it states it's accurate within +/- 3% in the upper 80% of its range. Have a link to the Olsa? You have two options: take the loss and get out, or try not to be at the bottom of the pyramid scheme. The only word of caution is Williams ratchets are industrial designs. Is that the Precision Instruments design or did precision instruments copy someone elses original design? The results are worth it. Don't forget that good shop lights are really important. The article suggests this too, but this wasn't a use wrench - this was a back of the trailer parking lot sale of the cheapest chinesium tools available before Harbor Freight became the meme that represented the genre. Both seem very good. Shipping is free over $50 and they also started a cash back rewards program. - - Amazon.com, Bahco 808512 Ergo Mixed Screwdriver Set, 12-Piece - Snap On Screwdriver Set - Amazon.com, The Truck Tool Equivalents Thread - Gathering Data - The Garage Journal Board, Amazon.com: TEKTON 1902 Round Magnetic Parts Tray: Automotive, OEM 25466 Heavy Duty Pickup Tool - Magnetic Sweepers - Amazon.com, Amazon.com: Torin T43004 3 Ton Aluminum Jack Stands (Sold in Pairs): Automotive, (You must log in or sign up to post here. I have one of these and am very happy with it. I also got a 3/8 split beam and then a 1/4 micrometer from Precision Instruments. However, i could be wrong. I also have a yard sale special that I have "tested" at home by comparing to the Craftsman and as far as I can tell it's wonderful. I'd take the icon one before Home Depot. It says snap-on usa. My whole family is going to die if I buy a cheaper torque wrench from CDI (who SnapOn owns anyways) TIL. I don't have their torque wrench, but I dohave a few other tools from them and they are good solid tools. I have one order done and completedprobably going to try the 20pc. Having the right quality tool, knowing exactly where it is, bothhave made working on things easier and more enjoyable. It's the torque wrench I always use for lugs nuts but I've also used it for head bolts multiple times. Probably. Williams and CDI are Snap On brands. Amazon has them and they have a no questions asked warranty. Not sure thats the same as made in the usa. Look at their industrial brands. It's held up great the last 5 years or so under medium duty use. Promotions and ads are not permitted on this sub. We only provide an analysis of user reviews. Lifetime warranty since it's a hand tool. They have been great. As soon as I bought it, the oslatools adds started coming up. It's almost certainly not a rebadged Olsa, given that it says made in USA on yours, and the Olsa is made in Taiwan. 200-300% markup is standard, and a lot, if not most is rebranded, considering their entire catalog. PASS/FAIL/WARN does not necessarily prove the presence or absence of fake reviews. One tool that is really useful on a 308 is a magnetic telescoping pickup tool. They have great customer service from my experience as well, was less than an hour and they fixed something that was more my fault on the order. Didn't realize they sold tools also, but I'd suspect they're high quality Taiwanese tools made by a common OEM. You are using an out of date browser. In reply to AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) : Holy crap, that's either the 2nd-best site ever, or it's going to lead to my demise. I just purchased the snap on torque wrench because my old one gave up after 15 years of use. If it says Snap-on anywhere on the tool, the answer is yes. And who doesn't need another free flashlight or pack of batteries? And which model Snap-On is yours? I dont know anything about their other tools. Magnetic Screwdriver Organizer by Olsa Tools. All of our tools are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee and have a 30-day risk-free return period. But welcome nonetheless. Theyve got a huge thread on this exact thing with all tool truck brands. Only reason I would is not every Home Depot as is every Lowe's et al are the same. Discussion in '308/328' started by wildcat326, Sep 10, 2014. You just have to look. We welcome visitors/DIYers asking questions about which tools to buy or use for a job. Your job would be convince them, including on social media platforms like this. Everyone stumbling around shell shocked looking for their arm. I know Harbor Freight's warranty process is pretty straightforward, but I've never dealt with tools to Home Depot? style67 I've had a Husky torque wrench(25-250lb.ft) for around 5 years now. I am obsessed with quality and dont mind paying for it, but not if there is something out there that is just rebranding. https://olsatools.com/products/push-reversible-ratcheting-wrench-set?variant=16707591340083, https://olsatools.com/products/3-pcs-kit-socket-organizers?variant=8537243516979, https://cloud1.shopsite.com/donofish/product170.html, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MVGXTRF/?tag=atomicindus08-20, https://olsatools.com/collections/wt-extractor-wrench-set?variant=37943291183301. Please, accept permissions to continue Olsa Tools Socket Organizer Trays | 6 PC 3 row trays SAE & Metric Socket Holder | 1/4, 3/8, Olsa Tools Magnetic Wrench Organizer (Red) | Wrench Holder Fits Wrenches SAE 3/8" Thru Olsa Tools Extendable Breaker Bar, 1/2-Inch Drive, 16" - 24" Length | Locking Extending Olsa Tools Swivel Head Ratchet Set 3pc 1/2", 1/4", 3/8" Drive | 90 Tooth Olsa Tools Socket Labels and Screwdriver Labels, Set of 504 Labels | Tool Labels | Premium Socket Olsa Tools Tool Box Liner, Drawer Liner, and Shelf Liner Black 16 Inch x 9 Feet 3mm Thick | Premium Olsa Tools 5pc SAE Slim Profile Wrench Set | SAE Thin Wrench Set | Flat Wrench Set | Mechanics Olsa Tools Split Beam Torque Wrench, 1/2 inch Drive, +/-4% Accuracy (50-250 ft-lb Torque Range) | Olsa Tools Split Beam Torque Wrench, 1/2 inch Drive, -+4% Accuracy (50-250 ft-lb Torque Range) | Olsa Tools | Premium Quality Swivel Wrench Organizer. I would go with the Husky out of those two choices. Extractor wrenches. Lowes was closer for me when I needed torque wrenches. But techs eventually get most of the tools they need and it becomes mostly warranty work. All rights reserved. It's probably time to stop pushing certain things under the rug just because it doesn't have the logo/branding/COO that you always want to see too. +/- 15% accuracy would probably be fine for my purposes and I suspect it's still in the ballpark of that. When everything is quite gray. Though I'm more concerned in which one would be better to own long-term and easier to warranty if there were ever problems. Last time I had machine work done, the shop offered to check mine for free and I watched them do it. All rights reserved. In reply to Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) : I have to admit, I spent a lot of time on garage journal reading (never posted), and a lot of money on storage and tools in our new house / garage. Olsa seems to sell predominantly on Amazon. Compete against GRM project cars in this years $2000 Challenge, Share the love for a chance to win a Mazda MX-5 race car. I went and bought my own Icons after I wrote that test, if that tells you anything. Ratcheting Adjustable Wrench (8 Inch) by Olsa Tools | Heavy Duty Adjustable Spanner Monkey Wrench | Dual Material Hawndle Screwdriver Set Parent. They kind of has a tekton vibe to them, but there is no address mentioned so that seems a little sketchy. I have a mix of US and Taiwan. I have some of their pliers racks that I bought through Amazon. I have used them on everything from 460 head bolts to Jeep I6manifolds. Here is a picture of the Olsa with some other wrenches for comparison Top to bottom: Olsa bump reversible ratcheting, GW switch reversible ratcheting, Tekton flexhead ratcheting, Tekton combo, Kobalt Crossform. I bought a 1/2" Husky from Home Depot. They make very good quality aluminum socket and wrench rails. Their drawer style socket holders look nice too. Based on the article, it sounds like any would work fine for most purposes and the icon would be fine for the rest. 8' Red Workbench Frame: Build Your Perfect Custom Workbench with Sears, 34-1/2'' 2-Shelf Utility Cart: Move Tools and Supplies at Sears, 10 Hand Tool Brands That Don?t Get The Love They Deserve | Tools In Action - Power Tools and Gear, CDI Torque 2503MFRMH Torque Wrench, 1/2" Drive, Micrometer Adjustable, Metal Handle, Dual Scale, 30' - 250' Lbs. I haven't had to use the warranty yet btw. Agree and I too think it as a sketchy company and best avoided especially at the asking prices. My first one didn't last more than a few uses, took it back to HF and got another. It would appear this is the case as you can buy this tool for less from CDI, actual the manufacturer for the Snapon version. Most people don't own $78 thousand dollar truck and don't work on million dollar equipment. My smaller torque wrench (5-75lb.ft I belive) is a CDI from Suncoast Precision. Before spending money, I might consider taking your yard sale wrench to a machine shop that can test it. They are extremely tough though. I have a Tekton I'm happy with. lol. After watching the GRM test I bought a 3/8" drive Icon from HF. https://www.suncoasttools.com/crm/ItemPage.aspx?ItemNumber=JH1503MFRPHTORQUE+JH&VendorNumber=SNAPON. Williams, bahco, Cdi. NSFW content will get you banned. We welcome posts about "new tool day", estate sale/car boot sale finds, "what is this" tool, advice about the best tool for a job, homemade tools, 3D printed accessories, toolbox/shop tours. Also their less expensive tools are made in Taiwan and are still great. The socket rails have a nice ball bearing detent that holds the sockets securely - even the very large ones. I use it to get spark plugs out of the front bank among other things. GRM did a whole test on this recently. Harbor Freight has theirIcon one for $109 with a certificate of calibration, and it states it's accurate within 4%. 2022 MOTORSPORT NETWORK. All rights reserved. It lives in my toolbox in the plastic case and is always stored on the lowest setting. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. being able to furnish individual tools under warranty or whatever doesn't necessarily mean they want to sell them. I just learned about Olsa Tools today on amazon. socket kobalt sae 86pcs Don't remember all the exact numbers (I have them written down somewhere), but they were all well within my acceptable range of accuracy. This sub is for tool enthusiasts worldwide to talk about tools, professionals and hobbyists alike. Olsa Tools Mechanic Gloves, Highly Cut Resistant, Cut Level 3 (Medium) | Mechanics Gloves | Sandy Olsa Tools 3 lb Dead Blow Hammer | Non-Marring Polyurethane Head | Rebound Resistant and Impact Olsa Tools | Pliers Holder Rack & Organizer for Tool Box Drawer Storage | Holds 16 Pliers | Red. A good amount of snap on Tools are rebranded. You see, all the perks of dealer visits and in-person warranty require them to sell new tools, especially on credit. https://www.toolsource.com/split-beam-wrenches-12-c-315_880/precision-instruments-c3fr250f-12-in-dr-split-beam-click-type-t-p-104429.html, USA made, works great, price reasonable. I have a 15year old $20 harbor freight one. I looked to see if I could purchase a single wrench to have on hand in case. JavaScript is disabled. Quality is great. We need to start a support group for people that find the cheaper versions of the snapon rebrandsseems like every week someone has this epiphany. As in did they pay a premium for a rebranded tool with a markup over what you could buy the tool from the manufacturer. They're legit from my experience and I wouldn't hesitate ordering from themin fact I have. CDI is who makes Snap-on's torque wrenches. Works great. So the shops needs a steady influx of naive fresh meat to start buying all those new tools. Yeah all their torque wrenches are manufactured in City of Industry I believe. Ive had an S-K for a long time and its been solid. I think I bought it in 1992. I own the Husky wrench. Pretty lame way of boiling the argument down to something to appear black/white. Harbor Freight is closer, but Home Depot is stillclose enough to to be worth $20. I'll test it vs. my 20-year old chinesium one, im curious to see the difference. Suncoast Precision has very good prices on them since they don't have the Snap-On label on them. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I think op is asking if he paid for badge engineering. Consult. I use toolsdelivered to add to it. If you can trust all the electronics in your truck to work (if you didn't, you'd probably own an older truck, which is going to be even less safe in other ways regardless) then you can probably trust something much simpler, like a torque wrench, from the same country. The flex head is really helpful and I like how easy the split beam design is to use. Buying that wrench direct from CDI would be about $275, so it's still got a hefty mark-up, but not as terrible as you were thinking. We run into a lot of 13mm and 14mm bolts with rounded heads. Both models state they have a lifetime warranty. I've had my $20 HF 1/2" for years. They checked it at 20-lb increments from 20 to 160 ftlbs and it was within 1-2 ftlb the whole way. For another $30 I think this would be a massive upgrade on either of those. Like a brand. Take a photo of it broken and they ship out a new one. I've bought a couple tool organizers from them, and they're nicer than some much more established brands, and I haven't found evidence that they're rebrands or sold under other names. It looks like 2 days left and the Anniversary 25% sale ends. The rechargeable LED handheld ones available are great, and a big improvement over the old "trouble lights" that got hot and always pointed the wrong way. Same here, I have been really pleased with it so far. Dont forget the usual HF coupons to sweeten the price up a bit. There are a bunch of brands out there that snap on owns. Normally, he said, he would give me a printout of the numbers so I could "cheat," but it was so close that he just handed it back to me and said "congratulations, it's perfect." Craftsman aint what it used to be, but I'm happy. Snap On rebadged these, https://www.toolsdelivered.com/cdi-torque-1503mfrmh-dual-scale-adjustable-preset-click-torque-wrench. Olsa Tools is having a 5 year anniversary sale with 15% off of a limited selection of their products. Is this badge engineering or is there a difference in the internals? For what it's worth, I took my collection of torque wrenches to work last year and used our QA department's test rig. I got a $5k toolset on their for $2k. The address is on the site multiple times. Wrenches ranged from the $20 hammer store special, to 15+year old Craftsman, to the Tekton. Olsa Tools Tool Holder Clips | 10 Pieces | Fits Magnetic and Wall Mount Screwdriver Organizers | Olsa Tools 3/8-Inch Drive Aluminum Socket Organizer | Professional Quality Socket Holder (Green). Here's the GRM article: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/choosing-torque-wrench/. I believe they are more known as a tool truck brand that makes socket rails, organizers and the such. People are adding to it all the time. The local HF was out of quite a bit of stock - including the 1/2" Icon torque wrench, but the 3/8" has enough range to torque my 4G63t head bolts so I picked it up. Sent an email to Olsa and received this in response. ). nGcxq2FiRxIAbtqSuWKfTnhqPohSJVTA6SiS9kyTm8QbDQrBq4bCgnEHVuLtROlQ, https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/choosing-torque-wrench/. I have owned a Craftsman for almost 30 years. It's time to replace my 20-year old parking lot tent sale torque wrench, but I only need it once every few years, so there's no need or desire to spend hundreds of dollars for a "pro" one. 2022 Motorsport Marketing. FerrariChat.com has no association with Ferrari S.p.A. 2022 FerrariChat. All of our tools exceed professional standards like ASME/DIN/ISO and are professionally tested near our headquarters. I found a thread from 2018 on the subject & David mentioned the story was in an upcoming article, but I've not been able to figure out which issue it's in. Tooldelivered is where I shop and watch for deals on amazon. Thanks for mentioning us! I can check it against another TW for calibration. Our split beam torque wrench is made in Taiwan. Part of MOTORSPORT NETWORK. Interesting, it's not very often that I find a tool company I've never heard of. Iended up with a couple of Kobalttorque wrenches. Our estimate is based on deep data analysis. Olsa Tools Magnetic Socket Organizer | 3 Piece Socket Holder Kit | 1/2-inch, 3/8-inch, & We are in no way affiliated with or responsible for any products bought on Amazon. They also come with a ltd lifetime warranty for added peace of mind!

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