Are the letters/numbers on the handle etched, painted, or engraved on the wrench? If painted on, seems like they will come off before too long.
54686
The main scale on the handle body is laser etched. The micrometer on the knurled handle is stamped and painted.
1208521
I'm guessing they're etched. The dots aren't raised as I would expect them to be if it were paint and when I scratch over them with my fingernail, nothing 'catches' the edge of my nail.
1204012
Mine have a script L on the outside center and a 1 or 2 digit number towards the handle
436389
The two I ordered appear to be engraved. At any rate, the printing is nice and deep, so it won't rub off for a very long time, if ever.
953126
Yes, they are engraved, or as someone said, "stamped" on the handle. They are very nice!!
1414305
Although I can only offer an opinion as I don't know this for a fact but I do not believe these keys are etched. My old standby was etched and just died like 6 months ago. It was still as nice with all the characters crisp and clear as when I plugged it in for the first time. I did not realize how rare this was until I saw other boards much newer than my old one that looked 4 times older with shiny blank or chipped character keys. Sorry I could not be more help with a definitive answer. I can tell you so far, the print is fine but it has only been 7 months max.
1719747
It is an exact replacement of the original handle. If you can paint the other handles then this one should be no problem. I am not a painter but it is a plastic handle and it is a glossy surface so i dont know of any complications it may cause in painting, but my previous statement is accurate.
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The hex set I bought does not have any origin markings on it, although the original package might have. Given the these are not marketed as "Made in USA," some parts might be made abroad. That said, these wrenches are better quality than many I have purchased in the past. They seem very well made to me.
1230628
It certainly appears to be one piece (stamped) to me. If it is welded, it is the cleanest weld I've ever seen! No signs of weld on either side of the head or underneath the head where the handle begins.
671770
Emblem is on with a type of glue so just be super careful not to scratch paint when taking the old emblem off; don't pry with screwdriver! Then cleaning the surface takes a bit; use rag and Goo Gone. The new one sticks right on, just the prep and removal that is the effort.
1790481
Unknown, there are no country markings on the wrenches or the little caddy they came with. There may have been something on the package but that is long gone and I don't remember. I'd suspect China but could be USA. The appearance quality looks good like Snap On, but I can't speak about strength having used them infrequently. I'm happy with them.
234922
Dan, I never had a problem with the wrench set so I haven't had any experience with the warranty, sorry.
1382495
It is painted on, NOT etched. I looked with a jewelers lens, and compared it to my machinist's 6" scale which does have graduations in etched recesses that can be seen from along it's edge. The Norpro scraper does NOT have etched recesses.
2077155
I got mine yesterday (5/14/14), and the pin issue has been fixed. It has a bolt now like the picture in the description. I will try to upload a picture if I can figure out how, but at least the pair I got does not have a pin. I haven't used them yet, but they look and feel sturdy to me and the grips feel much nicer than my old wooden handle ones.
1530129
If there are no indentations it is a snap off back, not a screw off. Use a knife to pry off the back . You don't need a wrench for that and a wrench would be useless.
1973748
They are engraved on the handles..I use my spoons all the time and love them..So glad that I purchased them.
1178933
They are etched into the metal. I had to really look.I wrote the letters bigger in marker for my daughter to see.