Astro Pneumatic Universal Impact Sockets VS Snap On Universal Impact Sockets Price Comparison

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Astro Pneumatic
Universal Impact sockets
3/8” Metric www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
3/8 SAE www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
1/2” Metric www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
1/2 SAE www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
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@Jmm791 3 жыл бұрын

I like the fact your not a tool truck fan boy and just a conasuer of GOOD QUALITY tools in general. Thank you clay very informative

@Na7ure 3 жыл бұрын

Exactllyyyy

@donaldhollums3278 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you paused after showing the first Snap-on set so we could have that nose-bleed inducing price sink in.

@craigjorgensen4637 3 жыл бұрын

I was in the tool business and I knew Irv Fisher and his sons who started Astro Pneumatic in Los Angeles in the mid 70’s. Great family who changed the market. They started with three products. A 1/2 inch impact. A 3/8th and a 3/8th air ratchet. They brought the first 2 Ton Floor Jacks from Japan for 129,95. Top quality products with a strong warranty. I don’t know if the Fisher family still owns Astro but they are a great success story. Good people! Who would possibly consider buying Snap on?

@AstroTools 3 жыл бұрын

Steve (Irv's Son) and David (Steve's son) are still CEO and President. Coming up on 50 years since those first days, and you are exactly right about our beginnings. Glad to see it!

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a really cool story. Thanks for sharing that !! It’s super cool that you know them personally.

@MrSupernova111 3 жыл бұрын

So cool!

@craigjorgensen4637 3 жыл бұрын

@@AstroToolsTell Steve I said hello! Happy to hear they are still at the helm. We go back to the old CTS days....Steve will know!

@craigjorgensen4637 3 жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking oh, the stories I could tell!

@travismachado4666 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the work you and your. Team do to put these educational shows on.. your self ,Cp and Tony the technician have taught me a lot .

@richb2229 3 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for swivel sockets Capri, GW, Sunex, and others. I have the GW painless adapters and really like the thin profile so I was going to get the GW set but I got both of these in metric, and a nano set for little less than one 1/2” set of GW pin-less.

@gearhead1805 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clay! I just bought the S.A.E. 3/8 swivel set from Snap-on. I did get it for $180. I still need the 1/2 swivels and think I will go with these for both metric and standard.

@articbaer116 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid thanks Clay keeping us DIY guys in mind.

@raykline8979 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the alternatives out there. These would be nice to have in the toolbox at home. Also being in the trade I have a lot of tools at the shop bur it is about a 20 minute drive one way if I need something. I really respect your unbiased opinion. Also, yes the Astro's would be nice for in the service truck seeing that if you lose one out on the road they are alot more inexpensive to replace over the Snap on ones. Thank you for another great video.

@bradcolesworthy1704 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have snap on ratchets and theyvare the best! I don't wrench for a living but I want all the tools. I'll spend the big bucks on certain things but don't want to spend on things I know I won't use often. Hearing a real mechanic says their good stuff and affordable means the world to me. Love your videos brother

@peterchristlieb 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Clay, I’ve been beating on the Astro 3/8 SAE set for almost six months now and aside from the finish, I’ve got little to no wear. They hold up better than you’d expect at that price point

@corysceva5661 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a sunex set of 1/2" drive 6pt sae universal sockets years ago so i can't remember the price but i know it was under $200 and it goes from 7/16"-1 1/4" love it!

@ericvazquez6766 3 жыл бұрын

Are those the same as the gearwrench? As far as I know the only USA made pinless impacts are the matcos? The gearwrench USA old ones craftsman USA old ones and the Armstrong old one I think are the same as the matcos?

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

Those look good too me. Astro makes a nice variety of tools for the mechanic. 🍻🤙

@gailjones9155 2 жыл бұрын

VERY USEFUL INFO Clay, thanks as usual!

@Tikibarber21sc 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos my fiance yells its friday everytime it comes on and the matco mac and snap on driver are confused when i know most of the tools and tool part number

@Gustavo-rg3mb 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you clay for making videos like this. As much as I love snap on the prices are out of hand.

@johnnyramirez9082 3 жыл бұрын

Going to look into the 1/2 metric for my home box

@brandonenloe2102 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are way better than the videos in the trucks imo I love these

@mike_t_007 8 күн бұрын

Just got my set today! Looking forward to using it soon

@ericm7974 3 жыл бұрын

i have matco, snap on, sk, mac tools and craftsman in my tool cart, the usa craftsman professional wrenches i bought off OfferUp at a gas station, never had to warranty them yet. point is, yeah you get amazon tools for a fraction of the tool truck price and may have to send it in the mail for warranty but they work just as good lol. they say you pay for the warranty and service from the tool truck but damn, is it really needed. thanks for the content brotha

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 2 жыл бұрын

i just bought the 1/2 metric. i really look forward to getting them I have the astro pneumatic 1834 nano flex head impact and love it.

@robertbrown3624 3 жыл бұрын

How can i get a 3/8 head on a 1/4" ratchet? I dont work in a shop but I'm a DIY. Love the comfort handle.

@CorvetteTrev Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the ASTROS for swivel SAE. I bought 3/8ths Sunex that gives me 7mm-22mm shallow, deep, and swivel. No skips. $132. I'm starting to feel the 3/8 impacts as a great way to get around a car , especially with DeWalt dwmt923b doing 450lbs-ft. Yes, I have the 891 if I ever need 800ft lbs. Extensions are smart also on these sets because it'll absorb some of the impact blows. ✨️ thanks 👍

@cipov3434 3 жыл бұрын

I love the content and film quality. Overall I think what your doing is awesome and please keep doing it!! You seem like a great guy with great taste in all type and brands of tools.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@danielgiebner9075 3 жыл бұрын

What are the tools you do recommend getting off the truck

@timnewby115 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Clay! Great value for a good tool.

@josephriddle2772 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Clay, ill run with the astro's all day long!!!

@edwunmartinez7720 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way you share your ideas how quality of the set are available an easy and cheaper can be comparing to snap on but I prefer snap on I have all those sets expensive I love it tanks boss

@ryansmith7633 3 жыл бұрын

I always bought a cheap set then replaced them one at a time with tool truck as the broke. Then have two sets one at work one at home. Little easer to swallow.

@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago 3 жыл бұрын

That's smart

@fearlessferrousfire 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great information

@THExLAWxMAN 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this, Astros has some really good stuff. Even south main auto up in New York uses these tools and impacts. I see some tools in the future. Hello Amazon !!

@arenaissanceishman6689 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see this become a series with you showing us quality tools you trust that are alternatives to the tool trucks. Thanks

@CoyleTools 3 жыл бұрын

Look for videos from independent tools trucks. They're not the franchise brands like Snap-On, Matco, Mac and Cornwell, so they sell Astro, Sunex, Ingersoll, Milwaukee, Lisle, Mayhew and other brands from manufacturers that many of the franchise companies buy from or get third-party branded from.

@bradfaught1695 3 жыл бұрын

Astro if your out their I want a 8mm-24mm 3/8 set. My blue power set is getting old.

@ronanderson1816 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing!

@keithmerce3863 3 жыл бұрын

Grey pneumatic makes some nice sockets plus they come in nice blow molded cases

@ColdWarVet607 2 жыл бұрын

Love your tool box, looks like mine.

@soundretarded 3 жыл бұрын

Pittsburgh Pro for life. Lol, love that easy warranty. Nice vid & thank you! Hard to beat this deal tho.

@kdao1007 3 жыл бұрын

I love this comparison. Astro Pneumatic is a deal deal.... Even if you lose the set 5 times you still can keep buying it and still be less than Snap On. I think Snap on's insurance for lifetime is getting overpriced. I have Snap On's impact swivel only bc I got them used and got a deal on them. I cant or wont buy those Snap On NEW. It is too outrageous

@SPMech1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clay ! ! !

@MarzNet256 Жыл бұрын

Cool. Just picked up the Astro set based on your excellent review.

@KoonTrucking Жыл бұрын

You will be happy

@andrewvisiko5250 2 ай бұрын

I have had these since Astro came out with these. I beat the snot out of the metric set daily, and I have yet to have one break. They are stiff brand new out of the box, but once you start using them for a while they will loosen up. I personally like them a little loose, but everyone has their preference. No matter what brand you go with they will get sloppy overtime. These sockets are a good deal, and I couldn’t see a reason to spend tool truck prices for this. Astro has a great warranty program, and have never had any issues getting items warrantied. Taiwan tools have come a long way since the 90’s. Tools from Taiwan are now competing with high dollar tool truck brands at a much better price point. Chinese tools are still lacking and I would avoid them at all cost. There is tools that big tool truck brands are a must buy, but there is great options now a-days, and with the power of the internet, and great channels like this you can safely research what to buy, and what not to buy.

@drew5992 Жыл бұрын

Are Sae sockets necessary in the mechanic world?

@joshdane5657 3 жыл бұрын

I was just looking at these last night I wish I got them lol now they're going to be sold out but that's ok there will be more and there is probably plenty stock

@TheMajorKC 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered both the 3/8 and 1/2 metric sets myself. To bad they don't have 1/4 universals and I had to go sunex for them.

@gregcothrum4045 3 жыл бұрын

Great video have a great one and stay safe 👍

@zachadam1724 2 жыл бұрын

Are the sizes stamped as well or just laser etched?

@cassiuspuckett8789 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Clay....awesome video and price comparison....

@tyedavis9482 3 жыл бұрын

I can definitely agree about the price but my only issue is the snap on stuff is flank drive which costs more because of the design and the relatively new technology whereas the astro stuff is not.

@quiksol 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Do you ever use gear wrench? I’ve heard they are a good high quality tool, with a cheaper than tool truck price. I know they have both store sets with skips and I’ve seen amazon sets that are no skips. So they are all over the board with their offerings. So just curious.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I have some Gearwrench stuff. In fact just posted today on Instagram where I’m using the Gearwrench new locking flex head ratchets for an entire week to give a fair review of them

@craigjorgensen4637 Ай бұрын

Astro sells top quality tools and they always have!

@christophernundal4408 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clay didn't know astro made sockets

@drdeath5724 2 жыл бұрын

How are those Chinese sockets doing on backorder for the next 2 years?

@airratchet7313 3 жыл бұрын

The snap on 1/2 inch metric no skips from 10 to 24 are 900 dollars

@STREETFIGHTER50 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the vids! I just sold my 20 year old Matco universal 10-19mm metric set and bought these Astros along with a set of Astro low profile Nano impacts, and their Long Flex Head Nano Socket Ratchet Wrench. Money well spent!😂

@vincentgalli17 3 жыл бұрын

I have been in the trade for about 11 months, the first thing I bought off the Mac truck was a set of the 3/8 metric Astro pneumatic, so far no complaints, would highly recommend

@tj5743 5 ай бұрын

Thats a great video. I was wondering what you think of the gearwrench universal impact socket sets. I was also wondering what you would recommend for a 3/8 inch cordless impact gun that's not going to break the bank. Keep the great videos coming. I enjoy watching them.

@KoonTrucking 5 ай бұрын

Cordless impact is hands down the harbor Freight Hercules line. They have same 5 year tool warranty and 3 year battery warranty as the red brand (Milwaukee) and they are just as good. They are in fact the best deal going on cordless tools. I own them and love them. The ultra torque 1/2” is a beast and will run with any other brand on the planet. Plus you can buy tool, battery and charger for less than a Milwaukee battery.

@hasankhanmohamad8874 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please make video about service truck

@BlueCollarBastard1987 3 жыл бұрын

Hi hows it goin? Avid DIY'er here from Ohio & I've been trying to do alittle research but there are ZERO reviews on KZfaq about shallow swivel impact sockets vs. the deep swivel impact sockets. I'm looking to purchase a 3/8 & 1/4 set. I have the icon 1/2 shallow impact swivel & regular impact sets & I love em. I was going to pull the trigger on the icon 3/8 set but then noticed a few companies make a deep swivel version. Would you recommend the shallow swivel or the deep swivel 1st & why? Thanks!

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

There’s no magic answer to that. Only you can decide which one you need because obviously a shallow will do you no good when you need a deep. It all depends on what you’re working on and what’s your plans of use is. There’s alwYs the option of using a universal impact swivel and regular sockets.

@ciskolse-forty699 3 жыл бұрын

You got my sub and like 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 love the content keep up the great videos.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@stevengensel9679 3 жыл бұрын

I bought that snap on set, had it for like a month, never used them and gave them back

@butler386 3 жыл бұрын

Shucks I am not sure any tools are made in the USA unless it says it on the tool or set. Those Astro tools should be fantastic for the service truck. After all more tools probably would be lost from the service truck than the shop. Good honest review. Thanks for sharing.

@WHATDATTOOLDO Жыл бұрын

I hope they make these in deep down the road or if they have I haven't seen them

@nordicpride9708 6 ай бұрын

I think young mechanics need to remember not EVERYTHING needs to be Snap On or any other “tool truck brand. And this is coming from a guy who owns a lot of Snap On & Koken tools. I hear the warranty argument often and while valid, it’s only truly applicable to some tools. Some of that is the operator (I don’t break a lot of tools myself). Showing the price difference should really send home the reality of why most mechanics aren’t making a great living because everything must be top of the line… great video

@HEYMANWITHJAYMAN 3 жыл бұрын

Hamilton's flipping you off right now! Lol 😁

@Elk4758 2 жыл бұрын

Not to say that it makes them cheap, but I have learned to wait for Snap-On sockets to go on sale. Full MSRP normally ends up being like twice what you actually end up paying for them. Or maybe I just have a good dealer. I know last time it was, get the deep well chrome 1/4 drive set for 300 now or wait 2 weeks and get both the shallow and the deep set for the same price.

@toshmiller5571 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the high quality low price tools coming! Tool truck prices are rediculous..... There are some exceptions for specialty tools that Noone else makes.

@kjhkj 3 жыл бұрын

Cornwell has a big set of them that they do sales where it's at a discounted price plus you get metric and standard comes for free. I should of picked it up when I saw it last time but didnt. The rep I have had it for 180. Also it's not 7 piece it's more idk the stats off my head tho.

@CNKCLAN2 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the market to pick some of these up. Would you go for the Astro, Gray Pneumatic, or Gearwrench? (when comparing similar models). Any input would be appreciated. I want something quality without spending $1000 on just two sets.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Astro are really good and cheap

@TheTheomax 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Sunnex universal sockets in 1/2" and 3/8" drive. We all know some brands are priced very high But Snap on's universal's are a whole new high that's all I'm going to say since I do have a set of their 1/4" universals in sae. I do have some Astro Pneumatic tool's I wanted to get that out there because the Astro man is in the comments. Did I just say that? Videos like this from someone people feel they can trust (that would be you)can be a great help when looking to get a good bang for their buck.

@charlesabbott5563 3 жыл бұрын

High Mr. Clay, Comparing them two brands what is the difference in tolerances, what is the difference in metal used and what is the difference in heat treat (Rockwell hardness)?

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I have no clue it would take someone much smarter than me with some equipment to figure out the hardness of the metal. But just feeling by hand it would say it is “really hard” haha I have no clue seriously. I got them and so far I have been pleased with them and especially for the money I would say they are hard to beat.

@anthonytsapatsaris5388 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, what's your thoughts on sunex impact sockets. They seem very reasonably priced but I don't own any

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never used them

@Alex35c 3 жыл бұрын

As much as I love sunnex impact sockets, their impact swivels are junk. I bought the matco adv ones which are rebrands and I broke about 2-4 sockets a week doing lots of suspension and engine work. After having sockets explode and and the matco guy constantly at the shop, I gave them back and got the snap on sockets which I've never broken one yet. I've tried the matco pinless and they are damn fine just stay away from adv swivels if you use them a lot. The other adv line impact sockets are great though

@bluefj-wc3vz 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love my Snap On tools but.. I have one set of 1/4 Snappy metric impact swivels I bought used a while back. But I just can’t justify the impact swivels In other sizes. I went with the Tektons which are priced like the Astros.

@PWgadgets 3 жыл бұрын

How could you go with the Tekton's when they don't offer impact swivel socket sets?

@bluefj-wc3vz 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, not sure why I typed Tekton. I meant Sunex.

@russellbishop9188 2 жыл бұрын

Are the sizes stamped?

@johnb1121 3 жыл бұрын

Keep making more of these videos Please...

@johnb1121 2 жыл бұрын

Do you like them more than the gearwrench x force

@TONYSTARK-jh2wu 3 жыл бұрын

I almost got these but there was a lot of complaints that the 17mm was a 16mm labeled 17mm. And I use 17 a lot on brakes motor mounts drain plugs ....

@AstroTools 3 жыл бұрын

That was on us. Laser marked too many 17's then packed them that way. No excuses, but it did happen to the first batch only, about 5% of those sets. We're on our 4th batch.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Look at you Astro admitting the mistake and correcting it ! You can’t ask for anything more from a company than that !

@TONYSTARK-jh2wu 3 жыл бұрын

@@AstroTools wow just the fact that you responded to a comment means you're actively paying attention to what customers are saying I'm sold that's it I'm grabbing a set in every size thanks.

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 2 жыл бұрын

@@AstroTools i just bought your 1/2 metric set today. last week i bought your 1834 flex head impact. love it. thanks

@profuse007 2 жыл бұрын

The truck price is about half than SO online price if paid in cash. So a $10K tool box online is half price cash from tool truck.

@MuffyThePomeranian 3 жыл бұрын

let’s see your ratchet collection!

@javierosorio5169 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!

@bettinanstevens9259 Жыл бұрын

I like to own my tools, don't like my tools to own me. Just took a chance on a $21.00 set if Rigor pinless swivel adaptors that seem to be clones of the Tekton set. $21 Rigor or $200 Snap-on? I lost, or let someone borrow, my 3/8 drive Snap-on swivel and it went MIA. Been needing to replace it for my set for years. I just ordered a 3/8 Sunex to replace it and the Rigor set as a back up set. If anyone has any info about Rigor let me know what you think. They had good reviews on their torque wrench so I got my hopes up for these pinless swivels when they come in.

@CountryMileGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Clay how are the Astros swivel sockets holding up for you ? Have you used them much ? And how's the wear on them ?

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

They are good. Can’t tell any difference in them that tool truck brands.

@CountryMileGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking 10-4 fixing to pull the trigger on the Astros got the Gearwrench X-core but like to upgrade ... if it is a upgrade what's your opinion ?

@henryramos378 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re looking for tool truck quality or very very close to it , I would suggest sunex simply because Matco rebrands their sockets for example the Taiwanese universals and magnetic impact sockets ADV are the exact same as sunex. That is one of my suggestions. Their are more suggestions and rebranded, just do some research.

@mr.orim0782 Жыл бұрын

sunex is not the same as matco adv sorry. I know they're very similar but they're different.

@Ninoo187 Жыл бұрын

@@mr.orim0782 only difference is the bevel at the bottom.

@W4RZYWORKS 3 жыл бұрын

I recently got a Milwaukee 3/8 impact and I love Tekton tools but I am considering getting gray pneumatic impact sockets instead of Tekton because they are chromoly instead of chrome vanadium. What do you think?

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I hardly ever use any chrome sockets at all. I use impact sockets 99% of the time

@mikescot7187 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, I'd Only Use ChromeMolly for Impact. And impact sockets should Only be made from ChromeMolly.

@Freddyflintstones 3 жыл бұрын

Grey pneumatic all the way or sunex . Best bang for the buck

@lornesilbernagel8738 3 жыл бұрын

Grey pneumatic non Universal's are great they wear better than snap on ones but the Universal's after hard use get loose and floppy. The snap on stay tight in the universal joint but the socket itself will wear sooner than the Grey's will. Snap on if you have a good dealer will replace without a question for worn sockets. I use 3/8" Universal's everyday and those are snapon my not everyday but use once in a while Universal's are grey pneumatic. All my non Universal's especially 1/2" are greys. Honestly the price difference is Soo much you can't afford not to try cheaper brands. Just look at the price per socket or set size it's sickening. With chrome sockets no on in my opinion can beat snap on 1/4" Universal's.

@bene54 3 жыл бұрын

I have those same 3 Astro Pneumatic sets that you showcased here. Been using them a little over a year in my shop on my tool cart, not one complaint. One thing to be mentioned about these Astro "pin-less" sockets, since they are pin-less, the base is much more narrow than the pinned type since they don't have that pin retaining collar. So they fit into many more tight spaces than the Snap-On or Matco sockets. One of my techs was often borrowing my Astros because they fit in more places, he just purchased the Metric 3/8 Astro set!

@goldhunter9641 3 жыл бұрын

I Never Forget About Checking Out The Pawn Shops For The Top Brands Of Tools And Of Course Online But The Tool Truck Guys Have To Make A Living As Well And We Buy From Them Also

@mikescot7187 3 жыл бұрын

Clay, id go with the Astro All The Way! My snap on swivel impacts are always rusting up. My Capri and Sk dont. But Astro from what i understand-Matco rebrands them? Or am i wrong?

@sethc758 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if they do or not? I went with them for the price standpoint and after the quality of the lights (i use them daily) i decided to try these. For the money you can’t beat em

@Freddyflintstones 3 жыл бұрын

Matco doesn’t make them

@mikescot7187 3 жыл бұрын

@@Freddyflintstones I said rebranded.

@Freddyflintstones 3 жыл бұрын

@mike scot Armstrong made the matco pinless and USA gearwrench pinless . Astro and steel man look really the same to me .

@jwboilermaker 3 жыл бұрын

I know snapon makes quality stuff, but I think they’re trying to pay for all the tool trucks that go out of business cause their guys can’t sell toilet paper in our current situation. You have a great guy in Hamilton!

@ron4america386 3 жыл бұрын

I remember this being brought up in CP the tool addicts livestreams a few times recently

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Well this video was shot about two months ago in fact I post a pic on my IG when I shot them but unfortunately I don’t watch CP’s channel so I wouldn’t know what he talks about

@itluis2009 3 жыл бұрын

Koon Trucking I like your channel better clay Is clean and you respect everyone opinion Keep it up

@kendallas3705 3 жыл бұрын

Another alternative is SK Tools. They offer some great financing. Something else to think about. I bought several sets of GP from amazon. When I broke the 10mm (of coarse) Amazon said they will not replace the one socket or the set. According to the convo I had with GP they said I have to have the socket replaced by the dealer from which I purchased in which amazon said, nope. Being that I was hanging out in LALA Land I decided to just buy another set. Whatever you buy from amazon that has a lifetime wrty check with the manufacture to be sure you can send the tool to them for replacement. Dont learn the hard way like I did.

@sethsturtevant5814 3 жыл бұрын

If you've got a Mac dealer try talking to him. they sell and warranty grey pneumatic.

@mr.orim0782 Жыл бұрын

GP will not warranty anything from Amazon, you have to buy them directly from them or an authorized distributor.

@evanperry3699 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of astro stuff is rebranded as matco, like those drill bits everyone raves about.

@upnorth5465 3 жыл бұрын

I went the Matco pinless swivel adapter route (1/4" 3/8 and 1/2"). They are narrower due to not having that collar. They cost me $150 for all 3 and they are life time warranty. I can put any sockets I have already invested in (deep, mid or shallow of every drive size impact and chrome) on one adapter vs investing thousands more in shallow and deep in every drive size swivel sockets all over again. Ive never needed actual swivel socket in all my years. To everyone who wants to argue about the torque loss difference between swivel sockets vs swivel adapter to socket combo obviously needs to invest in some better impacts.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I have the adapters also and I’m with you on the torque loss theory. Granted there had to be some but even with new ones that are tight there’s wiggle there that allows them to flex..... I just use a stronger impact to compensate for that. I agree I used the 3 pack of impact adapters for years with no issues other than sometimes they would fling the sockets off.

@upnorth5465 3 жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking That is their Achilles heel for sure. I haven't been smack by one....yet. Bolts on the other hand have caught me once or twice but thankfully I still have all my teeth.

@mikegilson4194 3 жыл бұрын

What show did u talk about snap on plastic tool cases are warranted?

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Several of them. All of the cases even blue point have a lifetime warranty

@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting the Astros in 3/8 (SAE & Metric) and 1/2 SAE, and the Sunex in 1/4 & 1/2 Metric.

@ASAPVEJAY 3 жыл бұрын

Hows the quality been so far between the two

@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago 3 жыл бұрын

@@ASAPVEJAY I haven't used them yet, but you can tell that the quality is there. They both have great reviews on Amazon which is what sold me to buy them.

@ASAPVEJAY 3 жыл бұрын

@@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago Nice taking the plunge and getting the astro

@Formulabruce 3 жыл бұрын

And HOW would you exercise your warranty on the Amazon tools?, and how long would it take?

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Sure it will be through Astro

@AstroTools 3 жыл бұрын

Send us a picture of a broken or worn-out socket, we ship you a new one that day.

@jdmdrover 3 жыл бұрын

What about the husky ones from home depo? Give those review pwease

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t ever tried them

@E.IS.M.I.A. 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell your dealers thank you for their customer service, they are one in a million!

@jordanwaterman8702 3 жыл бұрын

When I choose between tool truck tools and shop tools, I think about convenience. For example my 1/2 inch snap on ratchet broke called my dealer and by the end of the day he was at the shop and repaired it

@davidwalle5025 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. That snap on tax is getting very high. Looks like hamilton is eating very well, looks like his back bone is not touching his bellie button, they are getting further apart.

@ericvazquez6766 3 жыл бұрын

I want to see them compared to the matco USA pinless impacts

@ericpatton7767 3 жыл бұрын

Does sunnex not make matco impact sockets?

@doctordiesel5467 3 жыл бұрын

Don't bother I have them and they mushroom out easy and they bind easy as the corners wallow out and they are not warrantied for wear as the matco usa are

@doctordiesel5467 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericpatton7767 they make the adv ones

@ericvazquez6766 3 жыл бұрын

Doctor Diesel those matcos cost I think 500+? Flat rate master loves them. One day id love to buy them if they are still the only USA pinless impacts out there. Matco v Astro v gear wrench who has the best pinless for the money?