What are BLUE POINT tools like?
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14-01-2010 | 10:23 PM
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14-01-2010 | 10:24 PM
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not sure if they still are but halfords pro range used to be made by facom who are definately on a par with bluepoint.
bluepoint isn't made by snap on it's a name they use to brand tools they basically buy in but they are still of a very good quality just most of the time you can get the exact tool cheaper if it doesn't say bluepoint on it.
bluepoint isn't made by snap on it's a name they use to brand tools they basically buy in but they are still of a very good quality just most of the time you can get the exact tool cheaper if it doesn't say bluepoint on it.
14-01-2010 | 10:26 PM
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got bluepoint stuff myself and i'd say its as good as the snap on & halford pro range stuff easily!
havent broken a thing or had a problem with anything with bluepoint on it, snap on ratchets though these days are weak as fuck!
havent broken a thing or had a problem with anything with bluepoint on it, snap on ratchets though these days are weak as fuck!
14-01-2010 | 10:33 PM
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not sure if they still are but halfords pro range used to be made by facom who are definately on a par with bluepoint.
bluepoint isn't made by snap on it's a name they use to brand tools they basically buy in but they are still of a very good quality just most of the time you can get the exact tool cheaper if it doesn't say bluepoint on it.
bluepoint isn't made by snap on it's a name they use to brand tools they basically buy in but they are still of a very good quality just most of the time you can get the exact tool cheaper if it doesn't say bluepoint on it.
14-01-2010 | 10:39 PM
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Cannot compair to the Proper Snap-On sockets ...
bluepoint isn't made by snap on it's a name they use to brand tools they basically buy in but they are still of a very good quality just most of the time you can get the exact tool cheaper if it doesn't say bluepoint on it.
Snap-On now sell Rebranded Bahco Shifters .. Dont fall for the Snap-On delusions of grandeur .. Buy Bahco
14-01-2010 | 10:52 PM
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A few years ago I needed a tool for something, cant remember what, but my mate is a Tool Rep. I rung him and asked him for the Tool. He said he had it available but was made by Laser. He sent it in a Laser Box, but had Bluepoint all over the tool!!! thats how I found out. I asked the Snap On rep and he denied it.
One of the lads bought the Bluepoint extended bits for the battery mini screwdriver, my mate brought me the same set by Laser. The embarresment of the Snap On dealers face..............Priceless
See how many Bluepoint items you can see here.
http://www.lasertools.co.uk/
14-01-2010 | 10:52 PM
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14-01-2010 | 10:55 PM
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14-01-2010 | 10:56 PM
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No Bluepoint stuff in my box Matey!!!! Only Snap On!!!!
A few years ago I needed a tool for something, cant remember what, but my mate is a Tool Rep. I rung him and asked him for the Tool. He said he had it available but was made by Laser. He sent it in a Laser Box, but had Bluepoint all over the tool!!! thats how I found out. I asked the Snap On rep and he denied it.
One of the lads bought the Bluepoint extended bits for the battery mini screwdriver, my mate brought me the same set by Laser. The embarresment of the Snap On dealers face..............Priceless
See how many Bluepoint items you can see here.
http://www.lasertools.co.uk/
A few years ago I needed a tool for something, cant remember what, but my mate is a Tool Rep. I rung him and asked him for the Tool. He said he had it available but was made by Laser. He sent it in a Laser Box, but had Bluepoint all over the tool!!! thats how I found out. I asked the Snap On rep and he denied it.
One of the lads bought the Bluepoint extended bits for the battery mini screwdriver, my mate brought me the same set by Laser. The embarresment of the Snap On dealers face..............Priceless
See how many Bluepoint items you can see here.
http://www.lasertools.co.uk/
Lifetime warranty dont mean the tool is any good .. Lifetime warranty isnt worth the paper its printed on if you bust a socket wide open in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night ..
14-01-2010 | 11:44 PM
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Most of the blue point stuff is just re-branded chinese made stuff, same as rolson, lazer etc. Iv'e seen exactly the same products on the shelf (i.e, a LED light i have) with a rolson logo on it and it was half the price.
The halfords pro stuff is brilliant. I use it every day, and had it for 4 years now. spot on stuff
The halfords pro stuff is brilliant. I use it every day, and had it for 4 years now. spot on stuff
14-01-2010 | 11:53 PM
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I dont think he wants to know who makes what lol but in my opinion mate ive used loads of makes of tools and i dont think u can go wrong with blue point! Halfords pro stuff is also pritty good these days!
15-01-2010 | 12:06 AM
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http://www.lasertools.co.uk/tools.aspx?cat=247
is this same as a bluepoint? as mates mum got me this few years ago on treade clearance with staff discount for Ł11 lol
is this same as a bluepoint? as mates mum got me this few years ago on treade clearance with staff discount for Ł11 lol
15-01-2010 | 12:07 AM
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the point im making is that blue point is just rebranded chinese stuff, so why pay extra for it?
15-01-2010 | 12:09 AM
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http://www.lasertools.co.uk/tools.aspx?cat=247
is this same as a bluepoint? as mates mum got me this few years ago on treade clearance with staff discount for Ł11 lol
is this same as a bluepoint? as mates mum got me this few years ago on treade clearance with staff discount for Ł11 lol
bargain!
15-01-2010 | 12:47 AM
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No more but im sure i might be able to get some
Bluepoint is Snap On's way of selling tools to the Apprentices on the weekly!!!
50% mark up on all Snap On stuff!!! and an APR that would make a loan shark cringe!!!!
Bluepoint is Snap On's way of selling tools to the Apprentices on the weekly!!!
50% mark up on all Snap On stuff!!! and an APR that would make a loan shark cringe!!!!
16-01-2010 | 01:03 AM
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So to sum it up Bluepoint tools are very good and will last a very long time and are of excellent quality, They are aimed at the guy who cant quite afford snapon tools but may go spend his money at Halfords,MAC and so on they have lifetime warranty and i have no probs changeing them for my customers as long as they aint taken the piss
Hope this helps
16-01-2010 | 08:31 AM
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We have a Blue Point engine crane, its exactly the same as the Draper one. Personally, I don't really rate Blue Point stuff, it's certainly not like Snap On. Gary buys their Gas Soldering Irons, but I think they are just cheap Ł10 Chinese ones with the Blue Point name on.
Halfords Professional stuff always seems to get highly spoken about, I'd look at that. They do a line of tool boxes too in 2 spec levels, the higher ones have roller bearing drawers etc and look really nice.
Halfords Professional stuff always seems to get highly spoken about, I'd look at that. They do a line of tool boxes too in 2 spec levels, the higher ones have roller bearing drawers etc and look really nice.
16-01-2010 | 09:41 AM
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i work for daf as a hgv mechanic so my tools take a real beating i have lots of snap on mac falcom britool blue point and some halfords stuff after 8 years of doing it i carnt be arsed with expencive tools anymore ive better things to spend my money on that dosent mean im going to go down the pound shop but my halofords and blue point stuff hasent let me down i even have a set of shallow 3/4 inch blue point impact socekets that havent broken yet so i would rate them as fine even more so if just at home with them
16-01-2010 | 10:01 AM
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I don't know about pricing at home in Uk but here in NZ I buy all my stuff Bahco, apparently "owned" by SnapOn.
My brother in law paid almost double what I did for a BluePoint set of sockets and spanners in a plastic carry box. I bought a Bahco set in almost exactly the same box but it had 1/3 more sockets/spanners in it about 3 weeks later. He has had 2 new 1/4 drive ratchets in 3 years and I have yet to replace mine, he has also broken 2 sockets, again I haven't broken any.
I love Baho stuff and don't buy anything else now, in fact I just bought one of these to put them all in..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=130311699330 - Just the chest not all the tools, but if I was at home I would buy that lot.
My brother in law paid almost double what I did for a BluePoint set of sockets and spanners in a plastic carry box. I bought a Bahco set in almost exactly the same box but it had 1/3 more sockets/spanners in it about 3 weeks later. He has had 2 new 1/4 drive ratchets in 3 years and I have yet to replace mine, he has also broken 2 sockets, again I haven't broken any.
I love Baho stuff and don't buy anything else now, in fact I just bought one of these to put them all in..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=130311699330 - Just the chest not all the tools, but if I was at home I would buy that lot.
