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I had no idea Mac were from the same stable as Snap On .
One of the lads had a £4000 box split at the seam a few month back , as you say they changed it no bother , even gave him an upgraded graphics one . I feel as you do , they are good , but some jobs just do not justify the cost of them.
You are also correct about the badged up electrical gear.
 
No, they're separate companies.
The SnapOn chest was second hand that the Mac man had taken in part exchange.
I have some stud extractors made by Rigid, which are the same as Mac and SnapOn, except for the name on the box.
Never tried with Mac, but SnapOn will replace them if they break.
 
This is what I have, bought second hand filled mostly with Draper, Britool and Snap On.... One thing I have found doesn't really matter the amount the tool cost its who is wielding it and their knowledge/experience.

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This is what I have, bought second hand filled mostly with Draper, Britool and Snap On.... One thing I have found doesn't really matter the amount the tool cost its who is wielding it and their knowledge/experience.

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that workshop is far too clean and tidy.
 
Niglon accessories at Edmundsons have come a long way for budget sockets/switches. Feel really sturdy and good quality. The terminals on BG accessories are poor and i've had call backs to them before.
 
It depends on the circumstances.
Hager look alright, and seem like good value for money - I'd be willing to fit them in my own home.
At work we use Crabtree for similar reasons - they're alright for the money, a widely recognised brand and importantly our wholesaler always have them in stock, but personally I think they look a bit basic.

At my last job I used to specify MK; they may not be what they once were but they're still reliable enough, and importantly everyone stocks them - on the rare occasion you need a replacement socket you're not going to be sent "something similar". MK outdoor sockets and switches are pretty good as well.
 
I use Click “Mode” & their IP rated accessories almost exclusively. I like the design & finish.
I gave up on Crabtree as the quality took a nosedive some years ago IMO. MK is good but too pricey in comparison to Click without there being enough of a difference to justify it, and you can buy it in Tescos ffs! Schneider Lisse have some nice ideas for their accessories but as you can buy them in Homebase I steer clear.
 

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