Snap On take over.

**Madness** · 11th June 2006, 20:41

Originally Posted by Edbear

Unless it's branded Irazola, (the factory that makes them)...

http://www.irazola.es/ingles/destornilladores.html

The Snap-On ratchet drivers don't appear on the Irazola web-page. besides, I was always told that only Snap-On manufactured tools carry the name, the rest is Blue-Point. Danaher Tool Group make a shitload of Blue point (kastar, K.D etc)

I've heard of Irazola before, anyone importing them? Sulco? They might be busy doing nappies still.

**avgas** · 11th June 2006, 20:44

ive always found Koken to be better. Oh and Wurth is a overpriced piece of crap, dunno why my work keeps getting em.

**Edbear** · 11th June 2006, 20:47

Snap-on bought the factory. The two drivers are identical apart from the brand name. Yeah, Sulco sells the Irazola branded ones.

And they don't sell nappies, they're baby wipes! Second in NZ only to Johnson and Johnson!

Also, Duct tape, along with a whole bunch of other stuff!

**Madness** · 11th June 2006, 20:58

Good on Sulco for "branching out". There will always be money in baby shit.

Impact Wrenches.
Ingersoll Rand make some of the (if not THE) best Impact Wrenches in the world. They lead the way in terms of composite materials and directional bias, giving the user more power with less weight. The IR Tools are available branded IR through these people and also being sold with both Wúrth and Facom branding for an additional 50-60% in price.

**Edbear** · 11th June 2006, 21:08

Agree to a point. Sulco sells IR as well and their 3/4 gun is particularly good, more compact than others for the same 1200ft/lb of torque. Have had some troubles with the 1/2 inch composite guns though.

The Sumake 1/2in. is currently the best IMO at a no bull 1000ft/lb in a composite body compact gun. The only thousand pounder on the market, beats Snap-on's 950ft/lb at a significant price advantage, too.

Do you know that SP Air in Japan, make air tools for several different brands? I personally like Sumake, (Taiwan), air tools, good quality stuff at a good price!

**WINJA** · 11th June 2006, 21:33

thing about a rattle gun any piece of shit is better than none at all, i started using one at work running it of a botlle of nitrogen with a reg farkin awesome for ratling off condensor and evap ends

**Edbear** · 11th June 2006, 21:37

Originally Posted by WINJA

thing about a rattle gun any piece of shit is better than none at all, i started using one at work running it of a botlle of nitrogen with a reg farkin awesome for ratling off condensor and evap ends

Unless you're attempting to remove Honda or Audi crankshaft bolts...

Interesting you're using bottled Nitrogen! Sounds very convenient and mobile! Might cost too much for general workshop use, though.

**Madness** · 11th June 2006, 21:39

Put a reg on a dive bottle. Fire departments in the US run air recip saws off their air tanks to cut wrecked cages apart. Big fuckoff sized recip saws, not those $100 Taiwanese panel saws.

Kiwi's and tools. We sure know how to use and abuse 'em.

**WINJA** · 11th June 2006, 21:44

Originally Posted by Edbear

Unless you're attempting to remove Honda or Audi crankshaft bolts...

Interesting you're using bottled Nitrogen! Sounds very convenient and mobile! Might cost too much for general workshop use, though.

I CARRY NITRO SO I USE IT, I CANT USE AIR TO PREASURE TEST SYSTEMS CAUSE THE OXY IN AIR AND OIL IN THE SYSTEM CAN SELF IGNITE LIKE A DIESEL , SO USE WHAT I GOT I USUALLY CARRY A 'D' BOTTLE WHICH IS ACTUALLY HEAPS , I USED TO TAKE IT TO RACE DAY AND USE THE NITROGEN IN MY TYRES AS WELL

**Edbear** · 11th June 2006, 21:45

Originally Posted by MAXIMUSDEMERITUS

Kiwi's and tools. We sure know how to use and abuse 'em.

Yo' not wrong!

**Edbear** · 11th June 2006, 21:49

Originally Posted by WINJA

I CARRY NITRO SO I USE IT, I CANT USE AIR TO PREASURE TEST SYSTEMS CAUSE THE OXY IN AIR AND OIL IN THE SYSTEM CAN SELF IGNITE LIKE A DIESEL ,

Interesting! I always say a day is never wasted if you've learned something!

Nitrogen is good for racing applications but a bit of a waste for general road use. HAving said that, my Bro-in-law in Aus uses it in his Falcon tyres and swears by it.

**WINJA** · 11th June 2006, 21:55

Originally Posted by Edbear

Interesting! I always say a day is never wasted if you've learned something!

Nitrogen is good for racing applications but a bit of a waste for general road use. HAving said that, my Bro-in-law in Aus uses it in his Falcon tyres and swears by it.

ITS CAUSE THE PREASURE BARELY CHANGES WITH INCREASE IN TEMP, ESPECIALLY IN AN ENDURANCE RACE

**TwoSeven** · 11th June 2006, 22:22

Matco is owned by Danahar isnt it. I think one would notice if they brought Snap-On. Certainly I think one would have to clear it with the SEC before buying a company worth a couple of billion US.

**Motu** · 11th June 2006, 22:42

I first saw this rumour on iATN (international Automotive Engineers Network) the first internet forum I joined back in 1999,I still check in several times a day,the most important tool in a mechanics toolbox in this day and age.At first there was disbelief,a minow swallowing a shark someone said - they changed their tune about who was the shark when they found out who Matco really are.They are a part of Danaher,with a 2 billion $ turnover for the first quater of this year,they can swallow Snap On easy.Matco are basicly their tool outlet,as well as Matco they own Allen Tools (the reason you call an Allen Key an Allen Key) KD and Fluke,they are a huge company.

I've seen all the tool trucks come and go - there is only one tool truck that has come in every week with the same driver for the 10yrs I've been here - Dave in his Matco truck.He's more a friend than a salesman,and I've bought a swag of stuff off him over the years,but not so much lately....nor off anyone else for that matter.Our Matco 1/2 drive gun is over 15 yrs old,the workshop hack and it's been heavily abused...used everyday,seldom lubed.So I had it serviced a couple of months ago by Dave...$50,didn't need any parts,just a strip and clean.If a tool truck comes in we buy tools - you'd think the tool companies would know that.....haven't seen Sulco for over 6 mths....haven't bought a thing off Sulco for 6mths....be there,make a sale.