Nine must-have LIFETIME WARRANTY items from Harbor Freight for the DIY Mechanic

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Nine must-have items from Harbor Freight with a Lifetime Warranty for the DIY Mechanic!
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@Oddman1980 Жыл бұрын

I have the 1/2", 3/8", and 1/4" click-type torque wrenches from HF, and they've saved me from warped brakes, warped heads, and stripped bolts for years now. Another tool they have which I like, although for more personal reasons, are the multi-colored socket sets. They're strong and cheap, but I have many memories of my daughter helping me in the shop starting age 2, because with those sockets I could tell her to bring me the blue one, or the pink one, or the black one, and she could do it. It wasn't long before she started just reading the numbers off the sockets, and knew which one was what color.

@funkmon 7 ай бұрын

That's wonderful. I wish I had kids so I could have that experience

@liveandletlive2894 6 ай бұрын

Never to late@@funkmon

@76Starship Жыл бұрын

I would add the orange deadblow hammers.

@ssnochevy Жыл бұрын

The mini pick and hook set is a game changer. You literally don't know how hard life is without it until you've had them lol. Best random harbor freight purchase ever

@glenewanyna Жыл бұрын

agreed. Can't beat the price. I think it was $1.99

@doelbaughman1924 Жыл бұрын

Good God, tell me about it! Just bought some a week ago and I can't believe it didn't buy them before! Orings? Easy peasy now!

@craigwhitwam6560 6 ай бұрын

Mine was FREE and i LOVE them!!

@YepStillGood 26 күн бұрын

While yes $1.99 is a good price for those four picks and they are useful, I would recommend getting a larger more complete set (won't be as cheap per tool but much more useful.) Their true best use for those 4 is ditching the warranty by breaking out the torch/welder & repurposing them as custom tools for specific jobs.

@daviddawsondan 14 күн бұрын

I've purchased a couple of these sets and the handles break loose so the pick kust spins. I bought the icon set and haven't had any problems yet.

@DiligentDave1966 Жыл бұрын

By the way, if you follow the tools tested channel, you’ll see that the Pittsburgh torque wrench is the most accurate budget torque wrench on the market.

@Flash1857 Жыл бұрын

Yep thanks

@DiligentDave1966 Жыл бұрын

@MysteriousOklahomaDid you make sure that yours goes through the entire range of settings before you used it? I’ve heard that some don’t go all the way to 150 foot pounds out of the box, and you should return it if it doesn’t. I also know you’re supposed to do a warmup before using them for the first time, and if they’ve been stored inactive for awhile. I did a really thorough warmup on mine before using it for the first time, and it worked flawlessly for me. Maybe you should take yours back under warranty.

@jamescrawford8121 Жыл бұрын

I tried one and it was no good

@DiligentDave1966 Жыл бұрын

@@jamescrawford8121 Try another one.

@silvergrizzly316 Жыл бұрын

@@jamescrawford8121 you're right, I bought one back when they sold them for $9.99 and it was junk, I tried ever setting on the dial and it would never "click" I was afraid of breaking or stripping fasteners. I took it back, but that's not to say they haven't improved, HF has improved quality on quite a few products even tho they're still chinesium.

@garyleahy4537 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Harbor Freight Homer and not only do I agree with these "must have" tools but I have all of them. I can also recommend probably 15-20 more that should be on this list. Harbor Freight tools aren't for everyone, but for the "weekend warrior", they're perfect. The quality of HF tools has vastly improved over the last 8-10 years.

@colinl6703 7 ай бұрын

What are the 15-20 tools?

@garyleahy4537 6 ай бұрын

@@colinl6703 Here's a link to get you started, but there are many more tools for the DIYer that I could recommend. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opZ6ZpmDzNK-gok.html

@randombuilds8336 Жыл бұрын

The hand tools at HF have significantly improved over the years. I used to regularly snap sockets from them. I always keep a set of Pittsburgh wrenches and sockets around, because if I need a custom modified tool I don't feel bad taking a grinder or welder to them.

@scottmichael3745 Жыл бұрын

Yeah bud, cut a few wrenches in half myself. When you gotta get the job done, you do what you gotta do.

@AaronW315 Жыл бұрын

@@scottmichael3745 haha I inherited my father's tools and there was at least half a dozen wrenches cut in half.

@ljprep6250 Жыл бұрын

I'm still beating away on a 6" mechanics vise I bought from the very first HFT store I saw in Escondido CA back in the late Seventies. All the wrenches and sockets I got from back then are still intact, too. Their steel has always been good.

@paulnicholson1906 Жыл бұрын

I’ve sheared off a couple of adapters I got from HF. Not sure if the steel is bad it might be that I used the impact gun on them at 160 psi though…

@scottmichael3745 Жыл бұрын

@@paulnicholson1906 Nope, you're correct. It's not the same as "name" branded (the big 3, Mac, Matco, snap on) when it comes to "speciality" items. Swivel sockets, it's gotta be from the big 3, STUPID expensive, but works. But when it comes to BASIC standard wrenches Or sockets, Harbor freight stuff is GREAT! A basic 1/2" socket set (impact) from HF is like $70, from the big 3, $500 minimum. I've been a mechanic for 32 years now (because I'm too stupid to stop this abuse) and there are things you need to spend your money on "the good shit", but sockets ain't one of them. Wrenches don't generally break, nor do impact sockets. HF stuff, for the price, is a BARGAIN!

@ccenlow Жыл бұрын

I have all of your recommended tools. I would add the plastic interior tool set, a telescoping magnet, a magnetic parts bowl, and a magnetic shop light.

@Andrew-wp1bz Жыл бұрын

I would at 4 more magnetic parts bowls. You can’t have too many.

@TheDaninator Жыл бұрын

I just picked up the plastic interior tool set today 👍

@meiowalot7570 Жыл бұрын

Love the magnetic bowl, they are so great for keeping fasteners from rolling away.

@Prof_Jeff Жыл бұрын

Yes to all of your suggestions! Might also add a telescoping mirror (sometimes these are in a set with a magnetic pickup tool). I have everything but the extractor socket set (note to self: buy these) and the deep impact socket set; also, what I have isn't neccesarily the HF version. With what little I do myself, I don't have the need for the deep impact sockets; however, I have an impact extension that I use for recessed or obstructed areas.

@bottomlinebassin2001 Жыл бұрын

+1 on the magnetic shop light, use it for everything!

@josephfederer2247 Жыл бұрын

One thing to add, for returns they require a receipt so enroll in having them email you a receipt and make a folder for them. The paper receipts won’t stay legible even if you do keep it.

@BigWolfBoy50 Жыл бұрын

If you are an inside track member your purchases are kept in their system, I just took back a wrench purchased 8 years ago, when to closest store was 2 hours away, the new local store looked it up, gave my new wrench without hassle. I just had to wait about 15 minutes for the search, and they opened up a set off the shelf to replace mine.

@657449 Жыл бұрын

Sears would replace a Craftsman tool without a receipt.

@DavidStrchld Жыл бұрын

At the least take a picture of the paper receipt, that saved my ass a few time.

@alecnichols3700 Жыл бұрын

Since when they used to be anything with Pittsburgh on the side

@hunterrock3272 Жыл бұрын

They keep track of those purchases thru your phone number, at least where I live. No receipt required

@richardcowan996 Жыл бұрын

I used to never buy anything from HF now it's my go to store I have all of those tools. I recently just found out how good their corded and cordless tools are and for the value you can't beat it anywhere

@jomanallen Жыл бұрын

I have most of these. The breaker bar is my favorite (right now). I use it on almost every job, I use it with the impact sockets because I also have an impact wrench. Those small picks are also extremely handy too. Something I would add is the punch and chisel set & hammer. Also some regular wrenches, and ratchets too.

@jerrybharrison6809 Жыл бұрын

The pin punch set is also a good product & buy!

@arthurleino Жыл бұрын

I agree about the wobble extension set. Removing Glaresheild brackets to R&R a #1 Window on 737 sure came in handy. Now that I am Retired good for my Harley too.

@stevesilverson5001 Жыл бұрын

One tool I would add if you work on motorcycles is the 1/4" inch pound torque wrench. Very handy tool

@silverstar4289 Жыл бұрын

I picked up the 10mm essential socket set. A kit of several variations of the infamous missing 10mm. Look it up. One of those job saver things to have on hand

@rey7299 3 ай бұрын

Harbor freight even did a KZfaq ad about it. It was accurate 😂

@aXBlackDeathXa Жыл бұрын

Spot on list - I own damn near every tool you mentioned. An honorable mention that I'd add would be the Trim and molding tool set p/n 64126 for $8.99 I've used it a lot recently for taking off inner door panels and various dash trim pieces without marring up surface (using a screwdriver).

@rushthezeppelin Жыл бұрын

Yup that trim set is great stuff. Much better than just going after everything with a flathead lol. I don't know why anyone would ever spend more than 9 smackers for another brand. They are just molding pieces of plastic for goodness sake.

@williamevans6522 Жыл бұрын

Yup! Great set! I used to install a dashcam , front and rear. All power/comm wires were tucked in and under trim in the car. No wires visible.

@rushthezeppelin Жыл бұрын

@@williamevans6522 I used them to install backup cam and front view cam myself this past week. Nice goodies to have on old 4runner.

@rototiller78 Жыл бұрын

The Pittsburgh ½" drive impact deep socket set in Metric and SAE is a no brainer. Quite frankly, especially for the DIY Mechanics, that's the only ½" drive sockets to carry. If you're needing a ½" drive socket for a bolt, most likely you'll be able to use impact wrench anyway. Also, you can use the impact sockets on a hand ½" drive ratchet if you need too. The impact sockets will wear out faster than chrome ones, but with lifetime warranty, just get the worn out ones replaced for free. Plus, impact sockets are usually cheaper to buy than chrome ones. Save money when you can.

@anarchyamp Жыл бұрын

1/2" breaker bar Wobble extension set Curved jaw locking pliers Mini pick/hook set C-clamp Pry bar set 1/2" impact deep socket set 3/8" bolt extractor socket set 1/2" click type torque wrench

@benvasilinda9729 Жыл бұрын

My top items that I’ve bought in the few months was the 4k lbs Daytona jack, the Predator auger, Cen-Tech battery charger/jump starter and the high impact socket set. Been happy with all of these purchases and I did get the extended warranties due to the fact that I got them all on sale so it only made sense to get 3 years added and still be under or at the original price. They do carry some good stuff as like the dent remover that I bought years ago and still use and still works great. Plenty of tools because I’m most likely to lose them than I am to break them.

@willdigg1448 Жыл бұрын

I recently bought a 36 inch steel pipe wrench from harbor freight, it's a Pittsburg brand because I needed one to break down a hydraulic cylinder end gland on my backhoe. This thing cost me $29.00 and it worked perfect. The gland measured out to be the same as a 4 inch pipe and I had already broke an aluminum 36 inch pipe wrench. Great value on this tool.

@melvinstewart5490 Жыл бұрын

Just a heads up gentlemen. I had the 1/2inch click torque wrench that went bad. I took it back for replacement which they did. I was also buying several other tools which I had coupons. They used my 30% off coupon on the torque wrench. So my advice, if you take a tool back for replacement, make two trips. Go in and get tool replaced, go back out to your car and then come back in to purchase tools. That way they can't "steal" your coupon.

@norman7179 6 ай бұрын

Tool replacement shouldn't require any coupon. Just make your exchange for the damaged tool and then make your purchase of other tools. Keep the exchange separate from your purchase.

@GOVAUS1 Жыл бұрын

Agree on many you have shown. The major thing with HFT now is that their prices have reached the level of many non HFT items from other stores. Not bad but indicates that HFT is another equal store now. Not the cheap one that it used to be.

@M70ACARRY 8 ай бұрын

Exactly

@BryanTorok 6 ай бұрын

They have the Icon line and others that are designed to compete with the tool truck and high end brand names. BUT, HF also still has the Pittsburgh and Chicago Electric lines that much less expensive and still plenty good enough quality to get the job done.

@mikesuch9021 Жыл бұрын

10 years ago I broke two Craftsmen breaker bars. The people at Sears were real a-holes about exchanging them I don't understand what the problem was. I bought a harbor freight and tool breaker bar. 8 years ago and have been using it since without a single breakage.

@COSpacegunner Жыл бұрын

I replaced the alternator & serpentine belt on my Camry yesterday & today. I used the shallow 19 mm impact socket on the 24" breaker bar. I bought the pry-bar set (just in case, but were unused), and have had the 1/4", 3/8" & 12" torque wrenches for years. I also have the HF 3-ton jack stands, which I used today as well. Other tools listed in this video that are in my box are the "vise-grips" & wobble-extension bars. HF is only about a mile away, so very convenient for major projects (like changing out an alternator & serpentine belt). Too many other HF tools in my garage to mention here. I finally joined the Inside Track Club yesterday. Should have done that every year, years ago! The ITC discounts going on this weekend alone nearly paid for the $30 subscription.

@mb_a5383 Жыл бұрын

I have to agree with your choices, I own almost all of them. Didn't realize they have a lifetime warranty, that's impressive. So far I haven't noticed any problems. As an example, I've used my torque wrench many, many times over the 20+ years I've owned it, I keep it in it's plastic case when not in use and it's never given me a lick of trouble. I've owned most of my harbor freight hand tools for at least that long and they are doing just fine. Harbor freight sales some inferior stuff too but I steer clear of that kind of stuff.

@propaintballer1995 Жыл бұрын

I have almost all of these with the exception of the pry bars and impact sockets. I have a 4pc Matco set from 6" to 36" and impact sockets are Craftsman that I got like 14 years ago as an X-Mas gift. Never had a single issue with the other 7 products from this video and I've had them for 8-12 years and use them all the time. Screwdrivers are good too, forget tool truck prices on a 4 or 8 piece set.

@davehoward2791 Жыл бұрын

I have most of those tools as well, but would also recommend the titanium nitride coated 45 piece alloy steel tap & die sets in SAE and metric. I’ve used these sets to cut threads for automotive and ag equipment and they are no joke for the DIYer. $89.99 w/o a coupon, I got both my sets about 6 months ago with a 20% off coupon so they were a steal. I wouldn’t use them to cut parts for the space shuttle, but for auto or agricultural use they rock! 👍

@mdenz3 Жыл бұрын

Taps and dies are the worst thing to buy at Harbor Freight.

@norman7179 6 ай бұрын

@@mdenz3 I just use mine for chasing damaged threads and no problem. I wouldn't want to try cutting new threads with it.

@richardbates2367 20 күн бұрын

I almost bought the 60pc or 80pc metric tap and die set but the price it's the gold anodized looking ones for $45 i got a grip on tools 110pc sae and metric tap and die set i believe off eBay

@mikegarrett1945 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had the Torque Wrench for 41 years now. Still works just fine!👍

@will2071 Жыл бұрын

The breaker bar, pry bars, and torque wrenches are really good quality. I wrapped the hadles of the pry & breaker bars with silicon tape for extra grip.

@ahndeux Жыл бұрын

The best tool I got was a set of 115 cobalt drills. They work great cutting through most tough steels or any other lighter metals. Even though its not lifetime guaranteed, they are truly workhorses.

@jthomas. Жыл бұрын

I do industrial maintenance and have stuff from almost every brand including plenty of HF. Their 1/2 in breaker bar with the bigger style head hasn't let me down ( I _have_ broken the 3/8 ones though). I don't like the pry-bars, too much flex and the handles break because they're not full tang. The "vice-grip" set I bought also had some really bad jaw defects. Picks are great for a buck. Impact sockets are also great. Mini diamond files are surprisingly adequate. Icon swivel head ratchet gets a lot of use and keeps going. The little Chief die grinder is the best I've ever had. The XT stubby impacts are awesome lil monsters. I've got a few of their smallest cheap voyager bags, good enough for locker duty stuff. All that said, my favorite value from HF are the US General boxes, can't come close to matching them for the price.

@letsgobrandon5814 Жыл бұрын

A must-have for your toolbox is the wobble head impact set, 3/8 and 1/2 inch sets.

@derekp6636 4 ай бұрын

I've never tried the wobbles...gotta pick some up and give it a try.

@johnlong5899 Ай бұрын

Must have tools. Daytona 3 ton low profile jack and Daytona 6 ton jack stands. ICON 3/8 and 1/2 drive flex head torque wrenches. ICON reversible ratchet wrenches. Braun folding mag light. Pittsburgh tool creeper.

@GraphicDesignerStephen Жыл бұрын

I just picked up a Quinn 1/2” torque wrench and Pittsburgh metric impact socket set, and was very pleased with the quality of both. I considered the Pittsburgh wrench, but the Quinn seemed better built and I liked the longer handle for extra leverage.

@benkanobe7500 Жыл бұрын

The folding magnetic base work light (Like "Mustie 1" uses). They make great stocking stuffers as well.

@GlockPointer 5 ай бұрын

Hello fellow Mustie fan! Best fixit guy on the tube.

@Parents_of_Twins Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything but the C-clamps. I have purchased them and after having so many of them twist I started buying used high quality ones instead. They aren't bad if you don't need a lot of clamping force but for what I'm working on they are just too weak. I'm usually working on tractors, forklifts, backhoes, dozers, so they might be just fine for folks needing lighter duty clamps.

@ecrusch Жыл бұрын

3 I have all the tools you showed, and every single wrench and combination wrench set they carry. I have their motorcycle lift and the ratcheting straps to hold the bike steady too. Their tools used to really suck, but it seems their quality has really come up over the past few years. Thanks. Good video.

@kevinking3394 Жыл бұрын

The 7 piece axle nut socket set is an absolute must have. Very durable. My set is going on 13 years of almost daily use.

@rushthezeppelin Жыл бұрын

That set rocks. I got it just so I have a 36 for my CV axles.

@garymittelstadt7821 Жыл бұрын

I just got the blue power grease gun. Love it! It makes greasing stuff fun. For a DIY it should last a lifetime.

@DiligentDave1966 Жыл бұрын

The breaker bar is really good.

@Bigdaddyslasher Жыл бұрын

I bent the snot out of mine LOL I need to take them back for replacement. I bought 36" one and I haven't bent that one yet.

@DiligentDave1966 Жыл бұрын

@@Bigdaddyslasher I saw the 1/2” compared with Snap On and other expensive brands, and it held up really well. You must’ve used it really hard to bend it.

@Bigdaddyslasher Жыл бұрын

@Diligent Dave my dad used to tell me I could tear up a steel ball, so no, it wasn't hard to bend LOL

@DiligentDave1966 Жыл бұрын

@@jacobnelson2480 I guess everyone has a different experience, depending on the situation, but one channel showed the 1/2” Pittsburgh to be very durable. It’s hard to beat Proto, though.

@d.j.roberts187 Жыл бұрын

AvE on KZfaq did a test on the breaker bar.. it smoked the big brands if I recall correctly

@aydenr2060 Жыл бұрын

Best things I bought from HF are the floor jacks, small 3" cut off tool, Pitts pro impact deep sockets. Worst things pry bars bend, socket adapter twist off, regular chrome sockets round out, drills not so good.

@Bacnow Жыл бұрын

That wobble set is something I’m picking up ASAP!

@kerrymullone5189 Жыл бұрын

More people should be like you. Great video and straight to the point

@yellowdog762jb Жыл бұрын

I seem to use rubber mallets a lot. HF mallets are cheap enough that I can stash them all over the place. I like their 1 inch belt sander. I've used mine a lot and it's held up well. The sanding belts aren't too bad. I bought their grayish medium weight contractor garden hose. I wouldn't recommend it. Same with their wet stones and drill bits. My HF heat gun and oscillating tool have held up well. We used the oscillating tool to cut sheet rock out of a house that flooded in Hurricane Harvey. It did great! Their small pump sprayers seem pretty good as well. The one I have holds about 1/2 to 1 gallon. I forget. But it's a handy size for a home garden. I'm waiting to catch them on same to pick up a couple of more. Then I can gave dedicated ones for hazardous vs non hazardous stuff. I agree, the C clamps are good. I also like the wooden ones. The ones that you squeeze several times to ratchet tight are hit or miss. Some back off a tad making impossible to get them really tight. My neighbor has their bead blaster. I've used it and love it. If you only need a certain tool a couple of times a year the cost/quality is often worth it. I use crow bars pretty often. They make one that's flat and it's about 15-20 inches long. I love it, and a small block of wood, for pulling nails. I'm wondering, if you have an assortment of crow bars, why you might you need a pry bar? Or do you? They just look like metro crow bars to me, with only one useful end.m

@ryanfarrier3052 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I'm a newbie mechanie and really appreciate videos like this. Harbor freights really my only option in a little rural town

@cmcer1995 Жыл бұрын

I can see why Harbor Freight can offer a Lifetime Warranty on these tool as they do not involve a lot of moving parts that could fail. These are pretty much solid materials. I have purchased many of their tools over many years and they can be ideal for someone that occasionally needs some tools, but not for daily use as those with power or more moving parts can fail. But they are cheap in the meantime.

@cbnickolay Жыл бұрын

And, when the people manufacturing the items can be paid with a bowl of rice, a half cup of pigeon soup, and a cigarette for a days work, you can afford to replace each item a dozen times over and still make a huge profit!

@50buttfish Жыл бұрын

Most tools I have picked up at Harbor, are at the bottom of the ocean after fishing mishaps.

@grimson Жыл бұрын

YES to the mini pick and hook set! I bought mine on a whim while standing in line and have used them for a hundred different things, all of which would've been a PITA without them.

@LightHills Жыл бұрын

My go to list that stays in my box. 10years worth of abuse in a professional environment and never broken ( except the ratchets but they lifetime warranty so the get exchanged for free) #1 - Long Handle 3/8 Pit Pro Ratchet flex head ( Had it for 10years now 30$) #2 - 1/4 Pit Pro flex head ratchet #3 - 1/2 Pit Pro Impact Sockets Deep #4 - 1/2 Pit Pro Impact Sockets Shallow #5 - Craftsman 540pc socket set ( on sale for 699$ instead of 1300$) #6 - US general Roll cart ( just as good as snap on and matco had mine for 8years now ZERO issues at the shop and holds everything I need to swap any engine and transmission) #7 - Pry bar set you mentioned #8 - Pick set you mentioned #9 - HF Bench Grinder mid size with one abrasive wheel and one steel wire wheel #10 - HF 20ton shop press #11 - HF Pit Pro/Daytona series Jacks/6ton Jack stands ( had my Pit Pro grey 3ton jacks for 10years now and never ever had an issue after beating the hell out of them and just picked up the Daytona series for home after using two of them at the shop for over a year now on everything you can imagine )

@sc3ku Жыл бұрын

Tons of HF tools have proved great durable buys: 1/2” torque wrench, 1/2” CroMo deep impact sockets, my engine hoist, a thermal imaging camera, a MityVac knockoff, plus tons of small items- the pick set, vice grips of various types, self-adjusting wire strippers, 150psi tire inflator, etc etc. IMO the Icon stuff is equivalent in price to other Taiwan-made tool brands (Craftsman, Kobalt, etc)

@dld4045 Жыл бұрын

Good video, instead of knocking HF, you mention that what you feel was a good value. It should be noted that there's a limit to what any tool can handle, work within its limitations and you'll most likely be satisfied.

@rickerb7196 Жыл бұрын

Great video! On a side note for you and your DIY audience, the US Military teaches to only torque to one click sounding, they have proven that doing multiple clicks actually changes the torque value in many cases!

@travisclarkin4277 Жыл бұрын

This is 100 percent true

@deanb949 Жыл бұрын

And support the ratchet head while applying pressure

@I-sed-no 2 ай бұрын

Just bought the ball joint separator for $19 because my pickle fork wasn't cutting it. Best $19 I've spent in years. Harbor Freight saved the day once again

@KyleHamilton79 Жыл бұрын

I had one of those orange corded drills from Harbor Freight that lasted about 20 years. I tried to burn it up cleaning wheels and drilling holes for deck screws and it would get hot but never die. I finally finished it off drilling holes in a door for a lock set and it bit the dust. Super impressive for that longevity. I use the pry bars all the time too.

@nFlames2 Жыл бұрын

That Breaker Bar is cheap but every time I use it to me the bar flexes/bends way to much to the point I'm not comfortable with it but it works & is cheap. I just wish it was more rigid I'm sure it was engineered that way to keep from breaking the head off. Due to it looks like one is going to break the handle off they may stop & get something else. And wow when it's near the breaking point the bar has a real rubber band effect when the nut or bolt gives up. Sometimes its best to use my 3/4 drive bar or ratchet & a pipe, make sure to buy their lifetime 3/4 to 1/2 adapter it comes in a set. Best wishes to you keep the skin on your knuckles & work safe.

@HC-oy3jr Жыл бұрын

Nice review. The torque wrench went toe to toe with the snap on and did quite well , I'm convinced getting one tomorrow thanks !

@tedtolentino4955 Жыл бұрын

Good suggestions. Thanks for sharing.

@budgreene8824 Жыл бұрын

By far my favorite HF tools are a long handle 1/2" dive swivel head Icon ratchet and it's cousin in 3/8" drive. I usually use the big one for disassembly and the smaller ratchet for reassembly. The swivel head and 4 degrees per click gear make life a lot easier.

@rickerb7196 Жыл бұрын

Great video! One note for you, we were taught in the US Military to only click ONCE when using a torque wrench, clicking more than once actually changes the torque value you are applying, like near the end when you clicked each wheel lug nut twice.

@rickerb7196 Жыл бұрын

Sorry just noticed I already posted this!

@thrillbilly9785 Жыл бұрын

I use the pick set a lot too! Impact sockets are a great deal. I’ve seen their hand tools improve in fit and finish lately.

@DevJB Жыл бұрын

The bigger set of the Pittsburgh pick tools which are gray or black heavy duty are even better than the light duty orange, but I have both and use them accordingly.

@TyeWills Жыл бұрын

I use the picks a lot cleaning guns.

@RU_Kidding_Me Жыл бұрын

The orange handles on the cheap mini picks come loose (and rotate).

@norman7179 6 ай бұрын

@@DevJB Really need BOTH sizes.

@norman7179 6 ай бұрын

@@RU_Kidding_Me Have you tried a bit of loctite ? Just make sure the handle and shaft are CLEAN and grease/oil free.

@hawkeyeted 8 ай бұрын

Great list! I have at least half of this list in my mechanics toolbox. The pick set is a must. I use mine for pulling stuck o rings and gaskets all the time. The bolt extraction set is on my “get next” list .

@dgronzega8073 Жыл бұрын

Must have? Tool box. Had one last through 20+ years as heavy equipment mechanic. On retirement I sold it to a relative that has a small ranch

@Name-vu1kn Жыл бұрын

The magnetic trays. I have a pile of the 3” size from when they were free with coupons. I love them and use them on everything.

@rushthezeppelin Жыл бұрын

Love those wobble extensions. My two favorite things from them aren't quite on their more budget side though, The Hercules Ultratorque impact and the Badlands Offroad Jack. The impact is to be fair not much cheaper than the likes of Milwuakee but every bit as good (I think a youtube channel showed it had more torque on breaking fasteners than the Milwuakee). The offroad jack is better than the only other offering on the market (it has a 45* handle lock that is stupidly handy) and it's half the price of that other option. Not the hugest fan of the 1/2" Pittsburgh torque wrench. I mean it's not terrible and it's accurate but it's pretty rough to adjust and it wasn't even clear to me where I was as when it was on 0 it would be almost between one line and the next so it was hard to tell if I was at 30 or 40, etc. I did some testing though against my Quinn and figured it out. I REALLY like the 1/2" Quinn one I have though and it goes from 50-250lbs. I only use the Pittsburgh now for when I need less than 50lbs of torque on a fastener.

@flick22601 6 ай бұрын

Their ratchets with a rotating head are a real game changer for me. I'm talking about the ones with a comfort handle which attaches on either side of the ratcheting mechanism. Break or tighten the fastener with the handle to the side and thread or unthread with the handle perpendicular even if you can't make a full rotation.

@edgardomatos7742 Жыл бұрын

Thank you .. great video. Ive made a list .. few i have , but ill be adding as you recommended. Merry Christmas 🎅

@dennisshepard4928 Жыл бұрын

I agree with your list my add on suggestion is a set of swivel sockets

@UhaniNaluSurf Жыл бұрын

The Pittsburgh hex/Allen head socket sets from HB are outstanding. A necessity for motors, scrap metal breakdown, assembly.

@ChrisBranleh Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the demos for each item you suggested. Great vid

@paulcisowski551 Жыл бұрын

i purchased the breaker bar and deep impact socket set when rebuiliing the rear suspension on C3 Corvette. i put these through hell and back. I even used a pipe over the breaker bar and i thought it would have snapped. great value for the price !

@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin Жыл бұрын

Have most of them. The breaker bar I have, is from before they put the plastic on the handle. It's had a 6' pipe on it, with my 230# on the end many times, haven't broken it yet 👍

@mattodom6367 Жыл бұрын

That extractor set really got me out of a bind! I couldn’t believe how well it worked

@ChefShaunParker Жыл бұрын

The pass through socket set for $25 has a lifetime warranty and has become my go to set. It has 72 teeth for those tight spaces and I think I paid about $20 near Christmas.

@RamYRN Жыл бұрын

Mine broke the first day of using it when I tried to remove the socket

@sacrificialrubber779 Жыл бұрын

Have quite a few of them already, have to look into the rounded bolt removers…👍🏻

@chrisparkerson9664 Жыл бұрын

I have the Pittsburg pass thru ratchet set. It broke a few years after use. Took it back and got a new one. No questions asked. Pittsburg is not great but for the every now and then DIYer it’s cost over quality with a lifetime warranty. I figure the cost of the tool for a single job and if it lasts longer, great.

@kylepowell9829 Жыл бұрын

I would add the composite ratchets. Great value and always on sale.

@alfredmcfarland7860 Жыл бұрын

I have welded in shipyards with high dollar equipment f0r 35 years and being retired now, I find their welding machines do everything I need around the farm. Their 9000 watt Predator generator is fabulous and runs their MIG (GMAW) AND (FCAW) wire feeders and ) TIG (GTAW) machines beautifully.

@bobbybarnes1652 7 ай бұрын

I have the 9K Predator generator but Primeweld > HF for welders, all day long.

@donaldcook6997 Жыл бұрын

buy most all my tools there and have only had ONE in 20 yrs that ever failed in a short time..all others still working fine..I have cement mixer..wrenches..grinders..torque wrenches..love the tools..prices..very good..

@ianj.vallee268 Жыл бұрын

I have an addiction to this store. I have 7 of 9 items presented.

@yourfriendcasey613 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man great video!

@drunkwoodswyllia4885 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing these!!

@TheReal1953 Жыл бұрын

I've not ever taken a tool back to HF. I don't know about their 'lifetime warranty ' tools if you need the receipt? For a long time, Craftsman just had you bring the tool back....later on only with a receipt. Receipts are tough to find after five yrs for a lot of us. I keep them in a folder with all my tax returns, but I often don't remember what yr I bought the tool. Historically, companies don't like to replace tools with warranties without receipts because people can buy them used, or out of junk boxes in pawn shops, etc. I find that the slightly extra money over Pittsburgh to buy the ICON line tools is generally worth it.

@TheReal1953 Жыл бұрын

@@Chris-bh3cm Twice I've been duped into the 'Fast Track Club'....never has it paid for itself. Every time I go in I ask if there is a discount on an item for the 'Fast Track Club' and it's always, "Sorry, not today." The thing is, I don't want HF telling me what to buy to get a discount. I would rather the items I WANT be at a discount when I'm in the store.

@aaronthomas6155 Жыл бұрын

@@Chris-bh3cm Yes, join their "club" that way they can sell your information to make more money off of you....

@raygarcia5759 Жыл бұрын

The Mini Pick set is your goto for pokers to clean your bong or pipes.. Best Value out there!

@dougderby9454 Жыл бұрын

Quite a few of those are in my yard tools bin. Pull lot engines at the yard. Worn out a few of those extractor sockets. Work well on torque converter bolts that don’t like to move.

@Jdl223 Жыл бұрын

Good tips, I have most of these and they work good when you need them. The pry bars are an unbeatable deal for 10 bucks

@Osos-man Жыл бұрын

I fully avoid tool trucks unless I need a specific "special tool".. (or a snap on Phillips screw driver..) having said that.. literally the last Matco catalog had a 4 piece pick set for $145.50!!! I guess you DO get the choice of green or orange... 😖 There is no emergency that warrants spending $143 dollars more for the same thing..

@adamv242 Жыл бұрын

HF's long drive pin punch set is pretty good. Hard to get a tool like this wrong.

@jerrybharrison6809 Жыл бұрын

I have the punch set and love it.

@gregorywallace8196 Жыл бұрын

I picked up the 3/8" click type torque wrench a few days ago. Found that the Bauer 3/8" torque wrench actually hit the torque setting (or exceeded) of my lug nuts. Suppose I might not have needed it after all; but glad I it.

@charlesronk2989 Жыл бұрын

I like the range of those deep well impact sockets. All the way up to 1 1/4" All my wrench sets stop at 15/16 then you need another set for larger bolts.

@Steve_Gunner Жыл бұрын

I'd add the Pittsburgh 21 Piece SAE & Metric Go-Thru Socket Set

@mb-fs1yo Жыл бұрын

Have to say I have been very happy with the 301 piece tool kit, bought mine for 159 bucks which is about 50 cents a piece. It does include the 10 mm and 15 mm that some kits are missing.

@truthsmiles Жыл бұрын

My teenage son bought that set a few months ago and I have to say I’m envious. I have all the same tools but they were assembled piecemeal from various brands over the years (and therefore cost far more). Mine are always impossible to find I need them because they’re scattered around in different bags or boxes. Edit: My only complaint with his set is for some strange reason it didn’t come with 1/4” extensions, so I got him some for Christmas :)

@SHANKDAWGBABY Жыл бұрын

If the 10 and 15 were included then someone in final inspection needs to be fired. Lol

@daviddegraff5137 Жыл бұрын

I have been using my 301 pc set since 2016 in industrial maintenance...I am quite satisfied with the kit

@drdotter Жыл бұрын

My favorite HF tool is the telescoping 1/2" rachet. I have the telescoping 3/8"&1/4" combo rachet, too.

@toasty3623 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud keep making content, love your style !!

@ethantaylor5001 Жыл бұрын

Add the deadblow hammers, remove the prybars because they flex, get the US made hyper tough prybars from Walmart (made by wilde). Also I prefer the Bremen locking pliers over Pittsburgh in quality, worth the price difference.

@wildbill23c Жыл бұрын

I think I have one of the prybars from HF, yep, those things are terrible, they must be spring steel because they bend so bad when you try to use them. I use Irwin locking pliers, but Bremen are good too.

@richardbates2367 20 күн бұрын

I have a yellow hard handle black carbon steel 4-5 PC titan tools pry bar set was $17

@Jeff-kw8jj Жыл бұрын

Wear eye protection ANY time you use HF wrenches or socket sets

@terryholloway9930 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know this very informative 😊

@alexraymes Жыл бұрын

I’ve had that same breaker bar for 7 years now and I’ve never been let down!

@DevJB Жыл бұрын

I have absolutely ran the shet out of the Pittsburgh impact sockets and haven't had 1 issue.

@aubreyroche5080 Жыл бұрын

Well.. I was prepared to make faces and groan but, I Agree with your tool choices....

@mattmgarza Жыл бұрын

I've got the non-comfort grip version of the breaker bar. The wobble sockets are great. They used to be 9.99, which is an incredible deal. I've got the locking pliers and the orange picks as well. Oddly enough, I've never broken one of those picks. The pry bar set----I dropped the big one on the handle and the handle shattered, lol. I probably still have the others, but yeah, not the best quality but still a good bang for the buck. I have never heard a bad thing about their impact sockets. I am 0-1 with those extractors. I used an Irwin one instead and it got the job done. You can't go wrong with those torque wrenches for the price. Thank you for a great video.

@josephsamsor1698 Жыл бұрын

I’ve abused my long icon flex head 3/8th ratchet way more than I should and it hasn’t broken. I’ve had other ratchets break without being extended and this one just doesn’t seem to care. Solid buy imo.

@nathanwoods2088 Жыл бұрын

Good choices. I probably would have included a pair of long reach bent nose pliers, and maybe the padded handled 1/4” and 3/8” 90t ratchets which I love. The torque wrench has always been a question mark for me. If it’s important enough to be torqued specifically, then it’s important enough to invest in a good torque wrench IMHO.

@anthonyclayton3219 Жыл бұрын

You can calibrate it to make sure it works right. Using a 25 pound weight and a bolt. I used the clicker on head bolts after checking and the head is still holding.

@rushthezeppelin Жыл бұрын

@@anthonyclayton3219 Honestly I've been pleased with my Pittsburgh and Quinn torque wrenches as far as accuracy but I'm not sure I would go so far as to use them for head bolts, breaking one of those is a scary thought. If I ever have to do head work I'm going to find someone with some higher end wrenches to borrow. Hoping I don't have to touch the heads on my 98 4runner for a very very long time though (280k and runs like a top, I suspect one of the P/Os already did head work).

@billfleming8281 Жыл бұрын

I have s store 15 minutes away , have never been in it once . I’ll ge going this weekend , just bought a brand new tool box set up and need a few things . It will be worth the couple hundred bucks to get some odds and ends . Thank you !