Tool Talk
Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: skipskip on December 07, 2016, 10:31:29 PM
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I think ParX was snapon's value line before Blue Point.
Anyone have dates?
I dont find too many so I was surprised to dig these out of a rusty toolbox this week
They are not high quality tools.
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They are not high quality tools.
Why do you say that?
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3 weeks ago i picked up a PAR-X top tool chest. it's 26 inches long and 14-1/2 inches tall. Top compartment with 4 drawers below. I also have a few PAR-X wrenches. Will try to post a picture later.
EvilDr235
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Par-X was a value line for Snap-on from very late 60's to early 80's. Mostly they were older SO patterns with less polish. The ratchets all used SO guts. Screwdrivers used older Snap-on handles - early ones used the octo grips but the amber ones in your pic are later and the same handles as Snap-on nut drivers from about that era. The tool boxes were different than Snap-ons though. Even the cardboard boxes hey came in looked like the red and white Snap-on ones. They were sold off the trucks but not seen them in any of the catalogs.
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I have collected maybe 3 Par X tools. If I remember right they only came as sets? It was Snapons idea to keep the truck operators from carrying a cheaper brand X name.
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A few years ago i saw a Par-X 3/4 drive socket set in a pawn shop. Do not run across Par-X stuff very offen.
EvilDr235