I gained alot of respect for Hamilton, most people dog any competition just because its competition. He gave an honest opinion and didnt just trash it cause it was harbor freight.
@tooltime61084 жыл бұрын
I agree .. Hamilton is a very professional salesman. . I like that he doesn’t push/ shove tools down your throat. I would love to go on his truck and meet him. And yes I know I would buy many tools...
@jasonpollard71574 жыл бұрын
Snap on guys are the best No Doibt
@Airman..4 жыл бұрын
There are fair people everywhere
@AnthonyClauser4 жыл бұрын
He didn't dog on it because it won hands down.
@JohnnyUmphress4 жыл бұрын
@@jasonpollard7157 I have tried several times to give SnapOn a chance. But every dealer I have encountered were rude, arrogant, and trash talked every other brand. That is if I could even manage to get a rep to stop at our place. The lest one I contacted I told him there were several of us at the shop interested in buying tools and the rep said since we were not already regular customers that we had to come to his home after his rout was over to shop. No deal.
@tobbytownsend99684 жыл бұрын
I don't think the Icon will replace Snap-On, but I've been saying for while now HF is replacing the niche market that was Sears tool department.
@DonBMW4 жыл бұрын
This is 100% spot on. I’m an auto hobbyist and do all the maintenance work on cars. When my local Sears closed I was left with only the auto parts store tools, which are decent but not a great variety. Then I found Harbor Freight and have not been disappointed either their Pittsburgh line. In particular their sockets, impacts, and ratchets. Perfect for use in my garage.
@natevanlandingham19453 жыл бұрын
Yep, but at a better price than even Sears
@nvg15264 жыл бұрын
Think harbor freight is finally seeing the positives in quality tools hope they keep it up
@antiquedmodernarms34764 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@scaryhorrormoviee4 жыл бұрын
I mean their boxes even the harborfreight ones are really strong i had a snap on box the slides broke whike the harborfreight still good
@Deathmetalmechanic3 жыл бұрын
As an employee i can tell you for a fact they definitely will!
@stopthephilosophicalzombie90173 жыл бұрын
@@scaryhorrormoviee I was looking at the Yukon box at HF last weekend. The quality seemed pretty good for a $350 price tag. I was impressed.
@thisisacrummyname3 жыл бұрын
HarborFreight has always had tools that had quality, they were just ok a Craftsman, Husky, Kobalt, Stanley level though. Now they are producing SnapOn & Matco tool level. Don’t get me wrong HarborFreight also has always had allot of crap tools in their roster too. Though then again so has Craftsman, Husky, Kobalt, & Stanley
@thebackwoodsmechanic50294 жыл бұрын
A lot of die hard Snap On addicts HATE comparing Harbor Freight tools but ICON is impressive , so is TEKTON for the prices
@dcast7774 жыл бұрын
At 1/5th of the price or so, as a weekend warrior, I will take Icon all day long.
@ttstang434 жыл бұрын
@@dcast777 you said the magic words, weekend warrior.. lol
@bizhostnc1964 жыл бұрын
Probably the ones who have never been in a Harbor Freight. They claim it because it's not about the tools, they probably rarely turn a wrench and it's just a status symbol to have a fancy box sitting in the shop.
@vtseller4 жыл бұрын
I use Tekton tools five days a week at my job. I am slowly switching over to all Tekton. They are great tools. Couple that with the fact that we have the worst Snap On dealer in the world the choice was easy to make for me.
@anonomus4604 жыл бұрын
@@vtseller I know a few techs that work in the field professionally and most of them use tekton or HF on a daily basis
@AJSilva-rj7xk4 жыл бұрын
“I’ll yank on it” “Were talking about ratchets” 🤣🤣🤣
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@judahsoremy98574 жыл бұрын
I'm gettin' off the truck!
@johnames64303 жыл бұрын
haha they got me 😂i was laughing right along with them
@denoftools4 жыл бұрын
You better watch out posting this much truth on KZfaq, the tool trolls don't like it when you you use science and actual testing.
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
It is what it is. There’s no doubt I love Snap On Tools, but ICON has its place for sure at least this ratchet proves the ratchets do !
@OnlineAutoRepairVideos4 жыл бұрын
LOL The Den of Tools, you are so right!!!
@bobbygarrett95884 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed, that Hamilton is impressed! That is definitely saying something for Harbor Freight.
@callumtoye204 жыл бұрын
Snap on ego syndrome
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
He’s a straight up guy
@nowwhat46994 жыл бұрын
Hope next week Hamilton isn't rolling up in a Cornwall tool truck next week after this.lol.nice job to everyone.great tool demo!
@weldingjunkie4 жыл бұрын
Well they did spend a lot of time trying to compare to Snap on saying it’s better but they try very hard to look like snap on weird right lol
@pvnchos14783 жыл бұрын
Will this be a good starting torque wrench just for tightening lug nuts on wheels ? I work at a tire shop want to buy my own tourque wrench
@michaelnicholson3358 Жыл бұрын
Good video, I have a little experience I'd like to share that shocked me, over the winter I lost most of my tools in a fire, 30+ years of tools in fact, I couldn't even begin to tell you how many 3/8 ratchets I had, tons of the junk tear drop craftsman, a couple snap on, no icon, but I did have a couple of Pittsburgh, here's where my story gets really interesting, a week later I had to work on one of my vehicles, I luckily had a lot of my expensive milwaukee power tools in my truck, along with a small metric and standard 3/8 impact socket rails that I keep in my milwaukee bag, well, I found myself in a spot that I needed a ratchet as no impacts would fit and my cordless ratchet did get burned up, so I'm out there in the snow, prying my "spare ratchet" drawer open to try and find one I can get to work for what was ultimately 1 bolt I couldn't get to, EVERYTHING aside from one ratchet had some type of aluminum and/or plastic parts that had melted and that one ratchet was a plastic/rubber handled Pittsburgh, minus the plastic on the handle itself of course, all ratchets were in the same drawer, and suffered the same conditions of heat, harbor freight for the win on that one, although I was able to rebuild one of the snap on's, and used it yesterday, but on that cold winter day the Ole Pittsburgh put a smile on my face on what was and still is a otherwise really depressing situation, at nobody's fault but my own, and although I'm still to this day going through and trying to salvage what I can that, and it's doubtful that I'll be able to rebuild even a small portion of what I had accumulated throughout the years, that Pittsburgh will be a wall hanger for years to come
@doctorwhodj4 жыл бұрын
this snap on dealer is a good sport and good on him his will to put his products to the test against a new line from competition. I definately respect his sportmanship and his honesty and with a good attitude.
@adamself41414 ай бұрын
I would buy anything from him if I had the $ for the snap on tools I have a few snap on items I’m mobile and work at a friends salvage yard I cherish most of the snap on items he has gifted me over the years and a few Big Mac wrenches
@AutoTechHec4 жыл бұрын
I have yet to buy the icon ratchet, it feels smooth and looks good. However, I have not had a ratchet as good as the snap on one. Smooth, quiet, & just unrivaled.
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
It isn’t a snap On for sure. It isn’t meant to be. In my eyes it is just another brand. They made a very nice ratchet for the price point they are in. There’s clearly differences inside the ratchet as you seen in the video. The guts in the 3/8” are about the size of the snap On 1/4” but it is a nice ratchet for $40
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but is the Snap-On really that much better for how much more it costs? A Snap-On 3/8s swivel head costs more than twice as much as the ICON ratchet. I can have a decent night at a strip bar for the difference in cost. In life you need to prioritize. I guess hung over I would appreciate a quieter ratchet though. All you really need to do is open them up and put a dab of grease in them to make them quieter. Something better than wheel bearing grease does work better. The Super Lube synthetic they sell at Harbor Freight is nice.
@dieseldawg71322 жыл бұрын
@@1pcfred it’s worth it if you make a living working on vehicles or trucks or equipment
@1pcfred2 жыл бұрын
@@dieseldawg7132 I watch Pakistani Truck and they don't use Snap-On tools. I'm not entirely sure if they're actually making what westerners would consider a living though. Safety sandals engaged!
@dieseldawg71322 жыл бұрын
@@1pcfred you don’t have to have snap on but it’s convenient and makes work a lot easier ….
@coreysuttles13624 жыл бұрын
Like I say almost every week you guys really do brighten up my shittiest of days and make me laugh and smile!!! So thank you for always putting out great content!!
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
We truly appreciate that, there’s so many people that fuss because we have the banter back and forth and always mess around. Some just want to see tools and that’s it, well there’s plenty of channels for that. Comments like this makes it all worth the trouble to record and edit and upload. I truly appreciate that comment. I’m being serious when I say comments like that push me to make videos. Thank you very much.
@brandonsizemore36194 жыл бұрын
This is what I like about this channel...honesty. since the first time I watched. And, honestly entertaining. Thanks man, keep it up. More how to vids? Not so much harbor freight like the other guys? Even my wife loves your toolbox tour where you walk in the shop and turn on everything and thank God. It's you, do that, we love it.
@OnlineAutoRepairVideos4 жыл бұрын
Clay, you know hardly EVER comment on one of your videos, but THIS has to be the best ratchet comparison video EVER. I can't believe even the snap-on dealer gave respect to the Icon, and that just shows what a great guy Hamilton is!! This has got to be the most honest tool review on KZfaq; a guy who has over 30 snap-on ratchets, notices a $40 ratchet competes with them, AND STILL shows his subscribers!!! That's what I call caring about your subscribers, and not out there pushing tools on them, GREAT JOB CLAY!!
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I truly appreciate that and the support you give all of KZfaq. Your videos have saved people thousands upon thousands of dollars by providing them a step by step video to fix their own cars. Keep on making them because I know you don’t hear it enough but they really do help people. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@real_motormouthvideo4 жыл бұрын
Excellent head-to-head testing Clay. Hats off to Hamilton for entertaining the throwdown, he looked truly interested while Thomas acted truly annoying. We're hoping Icon comes out with a locking flex head ratchet next...now we want to check out those ratcheting wrenches!
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
The ratchet wrenches are really nice. If I hadn’t bought the new Snap On already I would have gotten those
@real_motormouthvideo4 жыл бұрын
@@KoonTrucking I'm not about to ditch my tool truck ratchets just yet but the Icon will be a good backup. I still have a 40 year old Proto that sees some duty. On the Ford diesel today I had to use my extra long 3/8" Snap On to break the idler bolt loose...it beats using a pipe!
@familyfleetdiy59774 жыл бұрын
Much respect for Hamilton and you guys also. This is why your channel is one of my favorites. HF can't match the friendship you have with your tool man. Definitely impressed with Icon just got one for my travel box.
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
Yes we have a great and honest dealer. This video just proved it !
@mykolashykinov77204 жыл бұрын
Wow ask and ye shall receive! I didn't actually think I would see Hamilton review it! That's awesome! Thanks Clay!
@ClientGraphics4 жыл бұрын
That was a blast getting Hamilton to do that on the truck. Hopefully he can warranty that meter if it’s acting up.
@New777World4 жыл бұрын
I don't think the meter was acting up it was sensible to up and down movement as que pull and release the tension! It should have feature to lock highest meter reading after a three second delay reset!
@PaulyD08594 жыл бұрын
Great video Clay. Hamilton is a stand up guy. For all the people who complain about HF tools being made in China or Taiwan and they only want to support American companies. Harbor Freight is an American company and, with more than 1000 stores, they employ a lot of Americans. I’ll wager these same people buy and use a lot of other foreign made products without ever giving it a second thought. I simply don’t understand why so many people hate on them. Harbor Freight fills a void, making it possible for guys who might otherwise not be able to afford a reasonable number of tools to get a decent quality box and some tools without breaking the bank. Since they’ve begun improving the quality of their tools, that makes them even more viable for the diy guys and for young guys just entering any trade that requires them to own tools. Just today, I needed a rivnut tool and I knew HF had one I could use. I left work, hopped in my truck and 15 minutes and $20 later I was on my way back to the shop to finish a job that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to do and make it look 1st class. BTW, I see a lot of people in the HF store wearing tool truck logo shirts and jackets. I’ve never heard a HF employee rag on them for it. Everybody needs to calm down and worry about their own stuff instead of directing so much hatred toward an American company for trying to help other Americans save some money.
@fredflagstone1814 жыл бұрын
After using all of the Icon 3/8 ratchets, I can safely say they're on par with my Snap on's. That's not to say they're a serious threat to Snap on (yet) because they don't offer the gargantuan inventory that Snap on does.
@Yonny3164 жыл бұрын
@@fredflagstone181 well said
@jungulbuny31594 жыл бұрын
Dude you are 100% correct. American owned company that employees hard working Americans.
@mandolinman20064 жыл бұрын
Not only that, but some of the American tool makers have been switching over to foreign made tools but are trying to hide it.
@thereluctantgearhead45444 жыл бұрын
Damn near everything is made overseas these days. It's not by accident.
@easylivingsherpa4 жыл бұрын
I was a Matco dealer in the nineties and it was hard. I couldn't imagine doing it today.
@LaserrSharp4 жыл бұрын
What’s a good affordable brand today in your opinion?
@zaq555555555555555554 жыл бұрын
Carlisle, capris, icon, duralast are some of my mains before i switched to matco and snap-on.
@johnp.morgan82494 жыл бұрын
I gotta admit, that ICON ratchet is pretty impressive. For 40 bucks I don’t think you can go wrong picking one up. For those of us on a budget it’s looks to be a better option over the other lower priced ratchets. Love the videos!
@collisiontech_nick3994 жыл бұрын
Another great option is the duralast ratchets
@aaronanderson76194 жыл бұрын
I picked up gear wrench ratchets, swivel head, 120 teeth, coated handle. Love them.
@NoNeYoUrBuSiNeSss4 жыл бұрын
You should do a ride a long with Hamilton and do a day in the life of a tool Dealer.
@blitznone11422 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a few Snap-on ratchets go bad, with relatively low use. I had an air ratchet from MAC go bad. I recently purchased a few ICON tools, to try them.
@beckross51864 жыл бұрын
Friday the very best day of the week cause it’s Harbor Freight Friday lol
@Freerepublictv4 жыл бұрын
I picked up a set of metric ratcheting wrenches..I half to say I'm pretty impressed and I like the fact that they have no skips in their sets
@JsGarage4 жыл бұрын
Half to say? Lol
@gtcam72326 күн бұрын
After watching Project Farm, I’ve concluded MOST (not all) ratchets can handle more than most people can subject them to without using a breaker bar. The real difference becomes how much slop they have relative to their tooth count and how much drag.
@KronicKatz4 жыл бұрын
The fact Hamilton carries Milwaukee batteries goes to show how much of a stand up guy he is.
@howcroft224 жыл бұрын
KronicKatz Not really. Every snap on tool truck I’ve ever been on carries all the Milwaukee tools.
@sosscarz4 жыл бұрын
@@howcroft22 My snap-on guy has everything lol.
@Gustavo-rg3mb4 жыл бұрын
I swear I look forward every Friday to this. Thanks klay for the awesome content you make.
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I truly appreciate it.
@triggera38513 жыл бұрын
That's a good snap-on guy for saying that. Great video.
@stuyzf39964 жыл бұрын
Hamilton's honesty is refreshing, hope he doesn't get in trouble with snap-on for it.
@lonestarprojectsandreviews73064 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂Dying!!!!! Man said “I’ll yank on it” Snap on dealer was quick and said “ we are talking about ratchets” 💀
@thatsmydawg3 жыл бұрын
The fact that its guaranteed, and you can go to the store and swap them, makes me want to buy them. Just got 2 1/4" ratchets and a 3/8 stubby. Worth the $35
@THExLAWxMAN4 жыл бұрын
Thomas, why do you haft to be a pain in the ratchet.??? Thanks for sharing the demo 👍
@The1emerican4 жыл бұрын
I'm a new diesel tech, by watching your vids i'm learning and enjoying the diesel tech life. Keep up the good work guys!
@donaldhollums32784 жыл бұрын
Many thanks to Thomas on the improvised 'cheater bar' with an extension a deep well socket. I'm going to try that next time I need more leverage, I never thought of that. Mr. Clay a new ida for your channel: "Thomas' front yard tool tips.
@kevingarcia19544 жыл бұрын
Donald Hollums i just learned that tip 2 weeks ago from a Road Tech in my shop . I was mind blown 🤯 lol started using right after 😂
@donaldhollums32784 жыл бұрын
Kevin Garcia, believe you me, that’s something I’m going to do as well. Hopefully soon we’ll see: “Thomas’ Thursday Front Yard Tool Tips” on Koon Trucking! That still leaves Wednesday for a tool related film.
@pdxlockpicker77964 жыл бұрын
Adding length on anything you turn significantly adds more torque. Including wrenches, pliars, right angle screwdriver drivers, etc
@PaganWizard4 жыл бұрын
Seeing the bag of dog treats on Jovin's truck reminds me of how much I miss seeing your dog in these videos.
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
He like to go see the girls and I don’t want him to get run over. Plus it has been so hot in the shop lately it’s crazy.
@cody47624 жыл бұрын
I’ve used snap on ratchets for years and after watching your videos on the new ICON ratchet I honestly do not see a difference in the quality between the ICON ratchet and a snap on ratchet. It looks like a snap on, it has fine tooth, it held up to over 250 ft lbs of torque and it has a life time warranty. I’m impressed and feel that harbor freight is making some extremely smart decisions. A good tech who might not be able to afford snap ons high prices may be able to get similar quality tool at a lower cost.
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
The mechanism in the Snap-On is nicer. I don't know if it is 5 times nicer though.
@yesac1014 жыл бұрын
For most people its easier to get a replacement at the hazard frought then wait for the snap on truck to come and replace. Ive got a whole box of snappy stuff but ive got a few rollers full of harbor freight stuff and its held up so why pay 4x more
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
@Tuan Nguyen I've spent some good money on tools. Never had any bad money really. When I buy tools other than Snap-On I tend to get a lot more value for my money too. Although I did manage to pick up a pair of Snap-On ratchets earlier this year for a dollar a piece. I ran out of that sale. hehe
@WBOS724 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Clay. Glad to see a side by side comparison.
@timhouston88714 жыл бұрын
I love snap on ratchets but it seems like I’m getting my 3/8 long ratchets rebuilt every 6 months. For years my go to was the 3/8 flex head but after getting used to it I like my round swivel head much better 90% of the time. Just feels more sturdy
@kevinmccrewell92284 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video specifically since last week. Was excited to see how the icon would hold up. Also got to watch my first episode while wearing a brand new diesel medic hoodie. Great channel Clay! Cheers from Connecticut!
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome !! Email me the pic and I will post it on Instagram koontrucking101@gmail.com
@baileysykes63433 жыл бұрын
Would have been nice to put a flex head snap-on ratchet up against the icon flex head. I do have to say though I have bought a lot of snap-on tools over some time and I personally think that icon is the better choice based of their price, lifetime warranty, their likeness in strength compared to snap-on, and also how theirs always some sort of deal going on the icon stuff.
@huntedbybears45453 жыл бұрын
we got us a snatcher, hold on, LOL That's funny to me because my old man does that when we're working and it pisses me off.
@zr2trackerjoe4 жыл бұрын
I just picked an icon ratchet up to see what the hype was all about. Wish Icon had been around sooner
@redneckrules58123 жыл бұрын
Did u try snap on before?
@leathercheerio13 жыл бұрын
I respect these snap on dealers for dealing with all these tools everyday
@raabsand4 жыл бұрын
Only thing this showed me is that snap on meter is junk
@zart33744 жыл бұрын
Haha, it isn't meant for that much Force
@davidpinnix74464 жыл бұрын
Hamilton is a good tool man! He did a good test! At the end don't mess with bill!
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
He is an honest guy. In my opinion that makes him a good salesman. He has talked me into buying tools that were needed and talked me out of tools that I didn’t need and showed me other alternatives to get the job done. People can say anything they want to about that man but one thing they can’t say is he’s crooked, or not honest. He is a straight up guy.
@danielmckenzie68583 жыл бұрын
I love my ICON tools, nothing broke yet
@mmholling874 жыл бұрын
I support American manufacturing and American workers. I buy Snap-on.
@mmholling874 жыл бұрын
@Lord RaidenI live in the town where Snap-on ratchets, wrenches, chisels, and punches are built. I've also been to the factory where their sockets, screwdrivers are made. Some stuff is out sourced but their hand tools are made in the USA. After 6 months probation as a new hire you are topped out in pay around $32 per hour.
@jeramy23984 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed Hamilton didn't just run it down and gave it a shot. You could see the real difference in gears.
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
There’s a big difference between them inside. He is a straight up guy. He is honest and did a fair test
@jeramy23984 жыл бұрын
@@KoonTrucking they do look pretty but I personally will stick with my snap on and matco ratchets I know icon are a lot cheaper but I know I can count on my snap on and matco not letting me down.
@jeramy23984 жыл бұрын
@Emerald lx everything can break especially if used incorrectly. It boils down to personal preference I've used a ton of different brands of cheap ratchets it seems like they all end up jumping teeth or locking up. It took me along time to commit to spending the snap on and matco kind of money on a ratchets. So just my opinion.
@countryprepper47194 жыл бұрын
I bought the icon tools from harbor freight, and for the money you can't beat it.
@douglasmayherjr.57332 жыл бұрын
The Snap On guy seemed like an honest guy. Very Fair Comparison. I think there is a market for Icon to fill with high quality imported tools. Snap On and the other tool brands will continue to be the leaders in high quality tools. It definitely sends a message that HF can make good equipment at a competitive price. Thanks for the video. Great commentary by everyone involved.
@redsquarejay Жыл бұрын
But Icon has infringed on copy right laws and is being sued
@matolittleelkwells53774 жыл бұрын
Icon ratchets sockets and wrenches are definitely worth the money and I believe will hold up to professional daily use great video and to impress your Snapon dealer even better keep those cameras rolling brotha
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
If you use your tools in a professional manner I think any tool should work today. If you're a gum head all bets are off.
@herbwag64564 жыл бұрын
Those SnapOn guys are good sports. Icon will challenge SnapOn and no mistake!
@scottsmrcka27694 жыл бұрын
If it can take that even once it is worth $40. That’s impressive I have to say.
@scottsmrcka27694 жыл бұрын
I forgot to say, I am a Snap On ratchet guy all day. Nota Snap On hater. Lol
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
Me too that’s why I was so impressed with ICON I had my doubts, big doubts. We gonna keep on using it and see how long it can go
@scottsmrcka27694 жыл бұрын
Koon Trucking yeah I have seen thePittsburgh ratchets and am not impressed. That Icon looks really nice. I am sure I still wouldn’t trade it for my Snap On, but maybe in addition to them.
@chrisjones61654 жыл бұрын
@@scottsmrcka2769 maybe for the dirty jobs u don't wanna bring snappy to but still want a decent tool to use and not cry if it gets dinged or scratched. Think I'll grab one for my tool bag doing commercial construction as welder/plumber not used daily but needed and usually takes a beating so this may fit that bill
@stanleymcman94224 жыл бұрын
Here is a memo from Redemption Garage that Icon (aka HF) is recalling there 3/8 flex head 10 " and 14 ' in the comfort grip and regular as they have a tendency to lock up do to a lack of lubrication. He opened his and added grease and has not had any problems but others have
@AlexGarcia-yb2bb4 жыл бұрын
I talked to my Mac dealer today about the icon ratchet and he damn near busted a vein in his head I think I'ma take a trip to harbor freight and get me one especially if Hamilton is impressed ty for the honest opinions fellers.
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure ICON is more than adequate for any competent mechanic. There's usually more to a job than just putting a tool on a fastener and pulling for all you're worth. Doing that is likely to cause more harm than good. Because fasteners often break sooner than tools do.
@southpawhammer86442 жыл бұрын
Did the brakes on my ram 2500 today. Used a Bauer 20v 1/2" impact gun for the lug nuts with Pittsburg impact sockets, and a Pittsburg breaker bar with icon sockets on the calipers. Never regretted not taking a loan out for tools.
@rvndmnmt14 жыл бұрын
My toolbox is Harbor Freight. I may catch some grief for it but it's paid for and making me money. The one tool I have had break on me.... Lifetime guarantee and it's really easy to exchange for another. When I make a bit more I'll spend a bit more as things break. But things being what they are it's going to be a while.
@MadRhetorik.3 жыл бұрын
Man one day I swear I’m gonna get every one of the Pearl Blue Snap On ratchets. Beautiful.
@nevillepretorius89484 жыл бұрын
Great video Clay! Must say the Icon ratchet does look impressive for the money. If you are impressed, I am impressed as you didnt get the stuff for free and became a bear-like looking salesman for Icon. You had nothing to loose. Keep up the good work Clay! 🤘
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
No sir I purchased it with my own money, no discount codes, no rebates, no check coming in the mail, nothing ! Haha thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
@ozarkhayandcattle57994 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos, been watching for a year. Thank you for the icon test. Those are more in my price range.
@rozko13594 жыл бұрын
Hahahah QUIT SNATCHING SHIT THOMAS hahah Thank you for telling him Clay .
@rogermelton17924 жыл бұрын
Wow. Better than I thought it would do. Not bad at all.
@tmbruno25394 жыл бұрын
His trucks gonna say Snicon on it next week.
@user-db4pr3ww9p9 ай бұрын
One thing I have learned, Snap On tools will put hot dogs on the table and Icon will put steak on there. Anyone want to argue with that, I am available for that anytime! Thirty plus years of certified and running an auto repair shop.
@hachi666roku4 жыл бұрын
Why is the first step taken is “CHEATER BAAR!” I mean I like Hamilton didn’t say “go bigger,” but its crazy he put the paces to both and showed the results. The gear wrench gear type with snap on pawl design yielded one good ratchet. Snap on should be worried if they make a FLL80 or SLL80 equivelant
@gigglefart23404 жыл бұрын
your comparing a flex head to a fixed head and its holding up just as good
@biggiefitz62754 жыл бұрын
Impressive footage for sure. Rumor has it that HF hired a top engineer or designer from Snap On Anybody know if thats true? Excellent video!
@1012Mrjesse4 жыл бұрын
It is true. Previous engineer from snap-on helped design these tools
@fredflagstone1814 жыл бұрын
Icon is gaining traction. More importantly, they're gaining fast on the heavy hitters.
@MiguelMartinez-hm1hg4 жыл бұрын
Iconic results 😂😂😂😂 awesome video
@foodskewed91974 жыл бұрын
I think icon is a great alternative to the tool truck. Nothing wrong with buying cheaper tools if they do the job and have the same longevity. Now that being said there are certain tools you just have to buy name brand for. I’d feel much safer with a snap on ball joint press than the harbor freight one
@The300mcm3 жыл бұрын
I'm a hardcore snap on guy! It's no telling what I've spent over the years!! Lol probably could have bought a house! Lol but I will say I now have icon tools they really impressed me! And warranty is great ! Switch them out if something break's no questions! In my experience! But still loyal to snap on
@ViperMods_2164 жыл бұрын
If they respect the icon they'll love the tekton
@JsGarage4 жыл бұрын
I like Tekton but you’d gotta be careful with that brand. Very large variations in quality from tool type to tool type. I’ve had some stuff I like from them and some shit that’s the same as cheap no name garbage. Tekton also has quite a bit of tools that are shared with other cheap companies, likely since they haven’t scaled large enough yet.
@jonathangarzon27984 жыл бұрын
@@JsGarage any specific tools you have had issues with from teky ton? I have their torq wrench and 1/2" breaker bar and haven't had issues so heads up in duds would be welcome
@oscariniguez1014 жыл бұрын
As someone who works on my cars when they need it, it’s a very nice tool ratchet is a great value for us. I still want to get a snap on eventually though
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
Snap On makes the best tools on Earth in my opinion. There are some good lower cost options. I can’t fault anyone for buying what they can afford and upgrading to Snap On later, in fact that’s what I did.
@davidscott70054 жыл бұрын
As a DIYer replacing a control arm, I misplaced my 40 year old 1/2 inch Craftsman ratchet so I bought a HF Pittsburgh ratchet to finish the job. I really did not like it. Luckily I later found my Craftsman stuck in the end of my 2 foot cheater pipe. Would love to have Snap-on but can't justify the cost.
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
@@KoonTrucking Snap-On arguably makes the best ratchets, sockets and wrenches. For other tools you can do better from other manufacturers. Though All Snap-On tools are more than adequate. The same can be said of almost everything being made today. It's almost like the whole world finally figured out how to forge steel, or something?
@Mykford14 жыл бұрын
Yeah I still love my Snap-on ratchets. It’s more than just strength, it’s ergonomics, balance and precision that I look for in drive tools. I am eyeballing the ICON wrench sets because they look really nice and very well made.
@aaronanderson76194 жыл бұрын
I'd bet a lot of tool drivers don't use what they sell, internet has somewhat made the s o guy obsolete. It's a shame, but good for the tool buyer at the same timr
@davidwalle50254 жыл бұрын
Good test. Icon is knocking at the door of snap on.
@billythemechanic82334 жыл бұрын
Awesome video clay that ratchet is pretty impressive for the money
@everperez85382 жыл бұрын
I’m a huge fan of both snap on and Icon.
@truthhurts17544 жыл бұрын
Right now the most valuable thing on that truck is the half used bottle of hand sanitizer 😆
@jakec14834 жыл бұрын
Nah , Ill support American made product all day and im mexican🤓
@timothyangelosanto96683 жыл бұрын
God bless harbor just as good for 40% the price. Only way under paid tech can get by
@mountainknife4 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe that flex held up holy shit
@JP-xg8cd4 жыл бұрын
Snapon guy couldn’t say anything bad about the Icon cause it beat his Snapon HANDS DOWN I’m actually on my way to Harbor to pick me up some icons 🤣
@elmoz71ls154 жыл бұрын
Had a helluva night, even admit I broke my first snap on tool tonight (pin in a swivel impact socket) on a seized ISX starter bolt. This video gave me a laugh and made me think. I want to hate the icon stuff but it’s hard to do with ya’ll being impressed by it.
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
It’s not Snap On for sure the video showed the differences in the internals but, for $40 it is a good ratchet
@Saladon893 жыл бұрын
TODAY IS FRYYY-DEEYY!!!!
@andybub454 жыл бұрын
Im currently using Kobalt ratchets, but im starting to get fed up with them. The damn forward/reverse selector is so easy to flip and it causes it to bind up during use. When I get another Kobalt set, I will likely be replacing the ratchets with Icon ratchets.
@coreypeters6623 жыл бұрын
honest dealer.. prob easier to service or replace a snap-on .. good budget tool icon can be.
@gabelanger4 жыл бұрын
I broke some craftsman doing a lot less and those were the ones that were made in the US before they went to China.
@jasonpollard71574 жыл бұрын
You the best man....I went up there today and walked away with other items that were not icon...I got the Wrenchs and the tourqe Wrenchs and I was not impressed
@kevinberger801 Жыл бұрын
Taiwan is a trade partner with America. This is a great video one awesome snap on dealer.
@syclone734 жыл бұрын
a icon tool truck with a good operator would put snap-on over-inflated pricing in check. snap-on has went to far with increasing the prices beyond reasonable market value.
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
Snap On is pricey but I will admit they are good tools.
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
What you have to realize is that Snap-On has institutional customers who have essentially unlimited budgets and price does not matter. They simply want the best they can possibly get. Think the military industrial complex. Which includes the military itself. They use all Snap-On. They have a three quarters of a trillion dollars a year budget. After buying all the bombs, bullets and beans they need that still leaves a lot left over to buy tools with.
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
@@KoonTrucking No one makes a better ratchet or wrench than Snap-On does. The question that remains is who needs tools that good? For me the answer is I can get by with less.
@michaelardoin42604 жыл бұрын
Paul Frederick true story....I know my general mechanics toolbox that I was issued in the army was all snapon. In the supply system the gov pays over $10k for that tool kit. You could easily stock a kit with the same tools for under $1500 from any normal tool brand.
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelardoin4260 the US Army is a tradition based institution. They used Snap-On in year one so they're going to keep using what won them the war. If it ain't broke give it its regularly scheduled maintenance. And the Army doesn't haggle over prices. They pay MSRP. Which may partly explain why Snap-On's prices are what they are. As long as they can say it with a straight face the US Army will shell out for it. But at the same time Snap-On can't have two different pricing structures. One for the Army and one for everyone else with everyone else getting a better price. That would be wrong?
@MrFlatbeder4 жыл бұрын
Some then about southern folks that just say come on in y’all welcome make yourself at home.
@tra6ic7414 жыл бұрын
if that sucker would have let go, Hamilton would have been sorry when he knuckles met the tool box lol
@Yonny3164 жыл бұрын
Yea it's obvious Thomas hasn't busted his knuckles really hard like that yet lol. He's was ready to put his body weight on it 😂
@tra6ic7414 жыл бұрын
Silly ass would have learned the hard way
@tra6ic7414 жыл бұрын
Like we all did!
@squeaky1664 жыл бұрын
I am glad that the Icon & Tekton ratchets are great since they are alot more in my price range than Snap-On. Most of my tools are Made in USA Craftsman.
@gregcothrum40454 жыл бұрын
Good video y'all have a good weekend and stay safe 👍
@99unclebob4 жыл бұрын
i love your sense of humour about the alien in area 51,lol
@epicragegaming20164 жыл бұрын
i wish there was harbour freight north of the border we really don't have a store like that where. we have stores with some but not the vast supply and options and it sucks. not the best but for most people at home in the garage, we would love harbour freight.
@1pcfred4 жыл бұрын
Nowhere in the world has the market that the USA does. It's almost like we have the world's biggest economy, or something?
@Grunt300z4 жыл бұрын
He just boosted the icon brand.
@charlesparker23693 жыл бұрын
For the price point alone you can't beat the icon.
@weldingjunkie4 жыл бұрын
Well HF did spend a lot of time trying to compare to Snap on saying snap on sucks but they try very hard to look like snap on weird right lol
@KoonTrucking4 жыл бұрын
Oh there’s no doubt they had Snap On in sight when they were building it. Even down to the red and black plastic cases. Guess imitation is the best form of flattery. There’s no doubt that Snap On is the King, always has been since the 30’s and always will be. But for $40 Harbor Freight made a good ratchet.