Snap-on

Professional wrench maker

Snap-on is an American company that manufactures professional-grade hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment, primarily for automotive mechanics.

The brand is known for its distinctive red tool chests and mobile franchise trucks that visit repair shops: The mechanic bought his ratchet set from the Snap-on truck. (Lowercase snap-on describes quick-attach mechanisms.)

tools

wrench

Tool for turning fasteners

  • socketHollow receiving cavity
  • ratchetToothed one-way mechanism
  • torqueRotational force measurement

toolbox · mechanic · professional-grade · automotive · industrial · diagnostic · equipment · garage · workshop · hardware

attachment

connector

Thing that joins others

accessory · detachable · interchangeable · quick-release · component · fitting · adapter · coupling · mount · secure

brand

franchise

Licensed business operation

  • dealerOne who sells goods
  • mobileCapable of movement
  • vanEnclosed cargo vehicle

truck · catalog · distributor · premium · professional · American · quality · logo · licensed · retail

Categories
Opposites
tool quality/price tier

Snap-onHarbor Freight

Discount tool chain

entry-level tools · consumer-grade · bargain bin

tool brand quality/prestige tier

Snap-onHarbor Freight

Discount tool chain

Pittsburgh · Stanley · Craftsman · DeWalt

Family

snap, snapped, snaps, snapping, snapshot, snap-off, unsnap, snapper, snapdragon

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G