Topic: Snap-on Crud Thug

[KDXSR5]

I would use one of these on my 4x4, so I figured general 4x4 would be a good section to post in. If this is the wrong section please move this topic.

Has anyone ever used one of these? I hear they are pretty cool and work amazingly well.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=yes&tool=all&item_ID=76499&group_ID=13078&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

[Tallchevy]

This is way cheaper than the $400+ that Strap on wants.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=AST+400E

http://power-tools.hardwarestore.com/54-360-wire-wheel-brushes.aspx?viewAll=yes&sortBy=

[KDXSR5 [OP]]

I was just curious if anybody had used one. I would love an air grinder with a paddle handle like this snap-on deal, and I guess I could just throw on a wire wheel. Anyone have a suggestion for a good air grinder?

[Tool Pimp]

Is says Snap-on so Its way over priced!! You can get the same thing for 1/2 price

These work really good:

Standard Duty Air Needle Scaler
    MSRP: $242.98  


SKU: DFXDF701
The Stripper - Undercoating and Pin-Stripe Removal Air Tool
       MSRP: $249.00



  www.wtdsupply.com             

Never used one personaly but everyone that bought one loves them.  Just my 

[jimbo74]

what is wrong with an electric grinder?

i run a harbor frieght electric grinder and it has never let me down, even after years of hard use.... i jsut slap a wheel on it....

as far as air tools.... pretty much anything is fine... you just gotta have the right are requirements and keep it lubed

[Tallchevy]

Don't get me wrong. If your a person just starting out in the industry then I say that would be a good tool to have. I have been buying tools for over 20 years. I would just buy the attachments & spend the $390 left over on something else 

[KDXSR5 [OP]]

Is says Snap-on so Its way over priced!! You can get the same thing for 1/2 price

These work really good:

Standard Duty Air Needle Scaler
    MSRP: $242.98  


SKU: DFXDF701
The Stripper - Undercoating and Pin-Stripe Removal Air Tool
       MSRP: $249.00



  www.wtdsupply.com             

Never used one personaly but everyone that bought one loves them.  Just my 

Hmm, I have never seen anything like the first item. Interesting... how does it work?

2nd item looks like almost the same thing as the Snap-on one, but with the wheel going the other direction, and half the price. I like it a lot!

what is wrong with an electric grinder?

i run a harbor frieght electric grinder and it has never let me down, even after years of hard use.... i jsut slap a wheel on it....

as far as air tools.... pretty much anything is fine... you just gotta have the right are requirements and keep it lubed

I am done with electric grinders. I much prefer air grinders after using them in school all the time.

Don't get me wrong. If your a person just starting out in the industry then I say that would be a good tool to have. I have been buying tools for over 20 years. I would just buy the attachments & spend the $390 left over on something else 

I am pretty sure this is not going to be the industry I end up in, but with all the home fab work/restorations I have been pulled into, I figured this would be a pretty nifty tool.

[Rocksurfer]

  Degreaser and a pressure wash works for me.

[jimbo74]

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=1108

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91222

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91278

[KDXSR5 [OP]]

Degreaser and a pressure wash works for me.

I was thinking paint/rust remover myself. Maybe it is not strong enough for that? If that is the case, I will just buy a good air grinder and buy some good wire wheels for it.

[jimbo74]

those needle ones are pretty slick... they jsut dont clean a huge area at one time.....



air grinders:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96434

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95504

[KDXSR5 [OP]]

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=1108

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91222

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91278

air grinders:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96434

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95504

I am not doing HF because there is not an HF store anywhere near me. If there was one in my town, I might look into it. Thanks for the suggestions though.

[Tallchevy]

I am not doing HF because there is not an HF store anywhere near me. If there was one in my town, I might look into it. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Mail order 

[KDXSR5 [OP]]

I like having a dealer around, it just makes stuff easier IMO.

[jimbo74]

easier fine... worth an extra $350? that's up to you.......

[Rocksurfer]

Snap-off used to be worth the extra $ when their lifetime warranty meant Lifetime.

[jimbo74]

Harbor Freight Tools
4000 S POPLAR ST.
CASPER, WY  82601

Phone: 307-235-9954


they will have one openning soon

[Tool Pimp]

I like having a dealer around, it just makes stuff easier IMO.

No way is it worth a extra 200.00 +  you must be   some good stuff  

[Tallchevy]

No way is it worth a extra 200.00 +  you must be   some good stuff  

Good info coming from an ex-tool truck owner 

[KDXSR5 [OP]]

I never said it was worth the extra $$, I just prefer to buy stuff that I can take right back if it doesn't function correctly.  If I am going to buy some HF stuff, I would like to be able to walk into a HF store, buy it, and walk out. If it doesn't work, I walk in and say I need a new one. Its the same deal with anything I buy. The only thing I have bought that I cannot return back to the store I bought it from if it doesn't work is stuff I bought from Marlin and engine parts companies. It will be interesting when they open a store here, I will have to go check it out. Thanks for that jimbo!

[jimbo74]

didnt you say befroe your dad wont let you buy anything from harbor freight because you will die?

[KDXSR5 [OP]]

didnt you say befroe your dad wont let you buy anything from harbor freight because you will die?

That is another good point, haha. My dad has a real hate for HF, but I am somewhat open to HF, and will check it out if they ever open a store here. He wants me to buy high quality stuff that will last a lifetime, and in his experiences HF stuff has not done that. He says there is a reason why they are referred to as "disposable tools."

[jimbo74]

all tools are disposable..... what experience has he had with hf tools? what experience has he had with otehr tools?

you gotta realize, that most haters are the ones who are unopen to actually try

[KDXSR5 [OP]]

I wont get into my dad over the intardweb, but he has his reasons, and I trust him because of his work history.

[Rockcrawlintoy]

somethings are worth the money and somethings are not. there are a bunch of things ill get at harbor freight with no worries and somethings i will buy the good stuff. my brother uses a HF air grinder for prolly 4-5 hours a day everyday and has never had any issues with it.

[kneedownnate]

It's funny how one quality tool manufacturer will want way more than the others for the same basic tool, then way less for another.  I priced tubing flaring tools between mac, matco and snap on, with snap on being the cheapest by like $15! 

I'll buy stuff I don't really care about from hf, but if there's a chance of it coming apart while spinning  20,000 rpm I'm leary!

[kneedownnate]

Good info coming from an ex-tool truck owner 

What happened here anyway?  I noticed the name change a few days ago 

[Tallchevy]

I priced tubing flaring tools between mac, matco and snap on, with snap on being the cheapest by like $15! 

Strap on is usually more than the others by at least that much.

[Toymin8r]

Uh...  I just like the name   Crud Thug.   

[Tool Pimp]

What happened here anyway?  I noticed the name change a few days ago 

Sold the Buss.