Some years ago in the mid 90's I was involved in re-tooling an entire Navy squadron. Thousnands of pieces, over $2M spent, and all Snap-On all the way.
I found out back then that while they make some of the best hand tools, and some rock solid air tools and diagnostics, a LOT of thier light electronics, lights, and a few other items were absolute, grade-AA, CRAP,... Thier wanna-be Mag-Lite flashlights were the absolute worst of the lot.
That was in 1995 and it was mostly made in the US, occasionaly I saw Taiwan, but still, horrible designs and materials. Much of the cheap Chinese POS stuff at the tool sales was better. i was amazed & not very amused. Was when I vowed to never EVER buy anything other than roll-away boxes, hand tools, or air tools from Snap-On, and since then the air tools have fallen off that list.
Anyway, dont fool yourself. What you saw at CostCo is just the same rehashed garbage they have been selling for years.
1956 GMC 370 dump " 'Tater "1970 VW Volksrod "the Black Bomber"
2007 Chevy Avalanche
2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk,
2005 Harley Davidson FLHTCUI
I dig all cars, old and new, whether they were hammered out of American iron, German steel, or Japanese tin cans. Being unable to appreciate them all is missing out on a world of great things.
But thats just MY opinion! :P
