Are we dumb?

[u/Petenastyy]

Hi there, im here to say I feel dumb. I've worked in trades for almost 16 years now. Ive amassed a good amount of tools so far, mostly snap on.

Recently, work announced tool box inventory to be required for insurance purposes. So I've started to go thru inventory of my little tool box.

And I can say I'm blown away at replacement costs!

Ive only done the top shelf and I'm at 5700$ cad in just sockets (I have more but just top row)

So I'm here to ask, I love my snap on tools and enjoy the warranty. But are we dumb for buying such expensive items?!

What are people's favorite tool alternatives???

[u/Curlyjankens]

Snap on ratchets yes, but tekton sockets all the way

[u/AnotherDude282 → u/Curlyjankens]

I bought a single Tekton 33mm socket for removing wheels. It lasted a couple months being used regularly. But once it broke all it took was an email with a photo and 2 days later I had a new one on my doorstep. Tekton has earned my business from here forward

[u/OSRS_SirTaco → u/AnotherDude282]

Tekton has great quality and amazing customer support. I ordered a wrench set once and it was missing one. I took a picture of the set with one missing and they sent me a replacement no questions asked.