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Nick M3 04-05-2018 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by blee (Post 526807)
I'll have to check out those threads when I'm on a computer that isn't so dumb about "security." But, yeah, I know that relatively few tool companies have their own factories. For as long as I'm aware, Sears never did, either, and I know there are some real tool geeks who know which companies made Craftsman tools at different times.

Still, it seems to me that branding does make a difference, in some cases. The same factory might push out open-end wrenches for three different labels, but to what tolerances and design specs are each of them manufactured -- even if they ship from the same building?

How much better does the theoretical tolerance need to be to justify paying 3-10x the price? I haven't bought a *lot* of "off brand" tools, but the Precision and CDI torque wrenches are great. Both of those were/are Snap On suppliers.

John V 04-05-2018 12:41 PM

The CDI torque wrench I bought for doing differential setup is incredible.

blee 04-05-2018 04:29 PM

The only Snap-On tool I own (except, I think, that little ratchet ball bearing thingy) is a 3/8" Tech Angle digital torque wrench. I believe it shares its guts with CDI, and I agree, it's amazing.

blee 04-05-2018 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3 (Post 526826)
How much better does the theoretical tolerance need to be to justify paying 3-10x the price? I haven't bought a *lot* of "off brand" tools, but the Precision and CDI torque wrenches are great. Both of those were/are Snap On suppliers.

I agree with you, and I know that sometimes/often you're literally paying for the brand stamped on the tool -- same factory, same design, same dimensions, same everything. Just not always.

FC 04-05-2018 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde (Post 526802)
Dunno if those Garage Journal threads get into it, but there's also been a lot of tool company consolidation and shifts in production (factories and countries). Worth checking this out:

https://pressurewashr.com/tool-industry-behemoths/

https://pow-jrk.netdna-ssl.com/wp-co...hat-Brands.jpg

One of those companies writes my paycheck. ;)

FC 04-05-2018 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by John V (Post 526856)
The CDI torque wrench I bought for doing differential setup is incredible.

I got a 1/2" 300lb-ft CDI torque wrench about 10 years ago. Love it. I then got a 3/8" one which is also great.

I've had a 1/4" one on my amazon wish list for about 5 years but still hesitate to drop $100+ on something I will use so rarely.


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