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Yes, there is a difference. Price.

Snap-on 10mm, 1/2" drive impact, deep 6 point. $36

Williams 10mm, 1/2" drive impact, deep 6 point. $10


Want to guess who makes Snap-on sockets, wrenches & screwdrivers. . . . JH Williams

Snap-on owns JH Williams

Williams on left. Snap-on right. Exact same socket.

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Full set of 1/2" drive, deep, 6 point impact socket set, 16 pieces. . . Williams about $200
Snap-on (you have to buy extras for a 16 piece set). . . About $900

Yea, I have switched.
 
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All the sockets I have got from Williams are USA made.
 
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TimeBandit said:
This one Taiwan:

Years ago they were all USA. Some now are imported.

10MM Williams 1/2\" Dr Shallow Socket 6 Pt - 32510

www.protorquetools.com www.protorquetools.com
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You might notice that Snap-On tools don't necessarily say "made in USA" anymore either. Many have changed and say "US Quality" which is a bit more vague and could mean that there are manufactured to ISO 9001-9003 stds. but not necessarily made in the US.
 
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My snap on ratchets used to last years, now I can wear them out in a few months. Thankfully after almost 40 years I have very little need to step on the truck other than to warranty junk.
 
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HarborFreight is really stepping up their game with the Icon line.

I'm half tempted to contact Harbor Freight corporate and suggest mobile tool trucks. I wouldn't mind being a test mule.

Load up a Penski truck with a box on the back and start mobile tool sales.
 
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I have Snap on Mac, Matco ,"Acme", Craftsman, Milwaukee , Chicago Pneumatic, and even a few Harbor freight pieces I still work out of the rollaway I bought from sears when I went on the line at Chrysler in 79' Tools are important and good tools last but Its the hands, knowledge, training and experience that make a Technician
 

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Sharky said:
Yes, there is a difference. Price.

Snap-on 10mm, 1/2" drive impact, deep 6 point. $36

Williams 10mm, 1/2" drive impact, deep 6 point. $10


Want to guess who makes Snap-on sockets, wrenches & screwdrivers. . . . JH Williams

Snap-on owns JH Williams

Williams on left. Snap-on right. Exact same socket.

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Full set of 1/2" drive, deep, 6 point impact socket set, 16 pieces. . . Williams about $200
Snap-on (you have to buy extras for a 16 piece set). . . About $900

Yea, I have switched.
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Does Williams offer a lifetime warranty?
 
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I used to have a lot of Snap-On wrenches, sockets and ratchets in the late 80's, most were stolen in 92. Still have the Snap-On toolbox. I bought Craftsman Professional Series wrenches, ratches and sockets in the early 90's from Sears when they were still US made, and the quality and feel was the same as Snap-On at a much lower price. I wasn't using them for making a living then so didn't mind the suggested lower quality.

Haven't bought a Snap-On tool since, sucks to hear that they have offshored the construction of them. The tools I used to work with felt special in my hands.
 
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Cray Paper said:
I used to have a lot of Snap-On wrenches, sockets and ratchets in the late 80's, most were stolen in 92. Still have the Snap-On toolbox. I bought Craftsman Professional Series wrenches, ratches and sockets in the early 90's from Sears when they were still US made, and the quality and feel was the same as Snap-On at a much lower price. I wasn't using them for making a living then so didn't mind the suggested lower quality.

Haven't bought a Snap-On tool since, sucks to hear that they have offshored the construction of them. The tools I used to work with felt special in my hands.
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Agreed, I have full sets of craftsman professional wrenches from 95-96 and they are excellent. Better than older snap-on wrenches i have but not the newer flank drive plus stuff. They were excellent wrenches for the time.
 
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Cray Paper said:
I used to have a lot of Snap-On wrenches, sockets and ratchets in the late 80's, most were stolen in 92. Still have the Snap-On toolbox. I bought Craftsman Professional Series wrenches, ratches and sockets in the early 90's from Sears when they were still US made, and the quality and feel was the same as Snap-On at a much lower price. I wasn't using them for making a living then so didn't mind the suggested lower quality.

Haven't bought a Snap-On tool since, sucks to hear that they have offshored the construction of them. The tools I used to work with felt special in my hands.
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Back in the 70’s, maybe into the 80’s Craftsman hand tools were made right here in the US by Proto in Los Angeles.
 
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4Waters said:
Does Williams offer a lifetime warranty?
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Yes but from what I remember you have to send it to them.

I have this 8pc Williams screwdriver set I bought for about $60 several yrs ago


Same set but only 7pcs from Snap On is $243

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com shop.snapon.com
 
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COCA COLA COWBOY said:
Have you seen Val the Snap On Truck Girl?

www.instagram.com

Val Tools | Tool Truck Content on Instagram: "The truck for the week #snapontooltruck #musthavetools #cooltoolsformen #sockets #creatorsearchinsights"

2,584 likes, 58 comments - val.tools_ on January 12, 2025: "The truck for the week #snapontooltruck #musthavetools #cooltoolsformen #sockets #creatorsearchinsights".
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I can’t believe this fell through the cracks and still only reply’s about the tools.
 
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I have some Williams sockets that belonged to my grandfather. He was a heavy equipment and diesel mechanic.
 
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I have good tools. Not high end snap on stuff but not from pep boys either.
I'm not a mechanic. So 95% of my entire tool collection get touched once a year or less.
Think about it, there are socket sizes in your box that you haven't used in 5 years.
The chance of these breaking or failing in your lifetime is near 0.

If your occupation is wrenching on things then yeah it's worth the investment. For typical guys around the house and garage projects a 60$ socket is kinda ridiculous. Exception for lug nut or breaker bar sockets

There are specialty hand tools that are worth the money. Everyday sockets, wrenches. screwdrivers etc I go middle of the road. Home dump and lowes stuff is just fine for me.

Cordless power tools, that's different for me. All milwaukee at this point.
 
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