stinkin' screwdriver handles

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Well I know what it meand..
As far as the screwdrivers I'm surprised nobody has suggested that the poster just doesn't take them in and exchange them for new ones under the lifetime warranty . Stevens just take them to the Sears down the road in Houma and swap them out. Duhhhhh.

 

[keith44spl]

Stevens,

Ya might as well take the tool box back as well....


Yup jkc, I too know....


Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Rule3]

Now, to a more intriguing question --- who can identify the message in Rule 3's avatar? Don't spoil it by blurting out the meaning, just reply in the affirmative if you know what it signifies, and, even better, reply in the negative if you don't. I'll add that I do know what it means, so don't be clever by trying to inform me...

Well, as a hint it goes with the signature. Only having 30 characters it is not complete. It should be:

Living somewhere in the cone of uncertainty.

Unless you are referring to Rule3?

 

[ol' geeser]

Nbthing to do with screwdrivers, but I have a Model 10 and a 25-5 that were removed from meth labs back several years ago. I have soaked both in everything I can think of to remove the P2P smell from both....unsuccessfully. It's so bad that I have to keep them in a 50 cal. ammo can, the 25-5 is slowly rusting away...much faster than the 10. The P2P smell is overpowering when they are taken out of the can of occasional inspection, can't bring myself to destroy them though

 

[Hillbilly77]

Must have been in the last year. I had a bunch of old handles replaced a little over a year ago. The screwdrivers were at least 30 years old.

Many Snap-On dealers are still smart enough to realize that a multi-thousand dollar account isn't worth losing over a handle that only costs them a couple bucks and they will just replace it and eat the cost...
Many Snap-On dealers will do that - my dealer isn't one of them.
Your thousands of dollars mean nothing to him, but that's another thread.

 

[29aholic]

Ok I have no idea what it means

 

[REM 3200]

Now, to a more intriguing question --- who can identify the message in Rule 3's avatar? Don't spoil it by blurting out the meaning, just reply in the affirmative if you know what it signifies, and, even better, reply in the negative if you don't. I'll add that I do know what it means, so don't be clever by trying to inform me...

Yes, all to well.

 

[blujax01]

I know the smell. I noticed it too.
As far as getting replacements I have never had a problem. The ratchets are replaced with used refurbs but the warranty does not state the replacement tool will be new.
It's okay by me if it performs.
And when the ratchet won't perform as well as the 16 oz ball peen hammer I placed just out of reach, I'll get it replaced again!

 

[MrAmbassador]

I'm thinking something along the lines of the "Cone of silence" from "Get Smart"

 

[Bert Man]

Those of us living around here know what it is.......

 

[Stevens]

Yes I do know the meaning of the avatar message, been there a few times!


Tool warranties when I started working in 1968 my Dad gave me a complete set of New Britain hand tools bought at the local NAPA store.
About 3 years ago the ratchet started slipping the teeth were worn. I brought the ratchet to the NAPA place and they swapped it out for a new one, no questions asked.
Steve W.

 

[Straightshooter2]

Now, to a more intriguing question --- who can identify the message in Rule 3's avatar? Don't spoil it by blurting out the meaning, just reply in the affirmative if you know what it signifies, and, even better, reply in the negative if you don't. I'll add that I do know what it means, so don't be clever by trying to inform me...

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Yep, I know what it means. Been there.

I have a large set of Craftsman screwdrivers I bought back in the 70's and I don't get any smell from them. However they aren't in a drawer but instead hang in a screwdriver rack attached to pegboard over my workbench.

 

[cass]

I think it might be the same smell I get from older plastic tarps that have been used for a couple of years. Smells like dirty socks. Perhaps that's what Glocks will smell like in a few years.

 

[DeathGrip]

I've had the same problem with Craftsman drivers. It seems like they break down like old plastic pick guards on guitars. nitro celu something (sp?). Never had a problem with my lime green Snap-on set.
I did have a big orange Snap-on dead blow hammer break down and crack all over. No problem, warranty replacement.

Get the "Cone on Your Phone" App.

 

[Rawhyde]

I've noticed that smell since the 80's. I think it smells like vomit.

 

[DeadAye]

I've noticed that smell since the 80's. I think it smells like vomit.

Same here - These things have had THAT odor for quite a while now -- And it does not go away.......

 

[DeadAye]

Oh - And yes on the flags

 

[wheelgun28]

My older set of black Snap-ons started "sweating" after a while it seems to slow down or stop...

Then the plastic becomes brittle and just cracks to pieces.

My "Compothane" bead blow became brittle and fell to pieces.

I had a big fight with the Snap-On Man many years ago, havent bought any new stuff since. I'll find what I need on an online auction sight for much less. For other tools, Grainger, McMaster, Home Depot or Sears on sale.

I have several sets of black handle Snap On screwdrivers purchased new about 30-35 years ago. They don't really have a strong odor but it is there. The oddest thing is the handles sweat. Wipe them down good, go to use them weeks later and they have a strange moist film on them. That sweating will slowly eat the paint off unprotected tool box drawers. I suspect it is from many years of being in solvent and petroleum products. I'd think that after all this time they'd have detoxed themselves dry. I've sometimes wondered if Snap On will warranty them.

 

[brucev]

I've noticed the same phenomenon with some Craftsman tool handles, although it's seemed to have dissipated after many years...

Now, to a more intriguing question --- who can identify the message in Rule 3's avatar? Don't spoil it by blurting out the meaning, just reply in the affirmative if you know what it signifies, and, even better, reply in the negative if you don't. I'll add that I do know what it means, so don't be clever by trying to inform me...

I think I know what the two flags mean.

 

[snowman]

I know Rule 3's message, but have never had any smelly screwdriver handles.

Andy