I went with wright tools made in America with American steel and 50% less expensive than snapon 1000% worth the money
@user-ev8hg4lw5x12 сағат бұрын
Isn’t Harbor Freight a USA Company Headquarters out of Calabasas, California? Owner Eric Smidt, founded 1977. Harbor Freight is an American Reseller of foreign tools mainly Taiwan.
@jakesteele752723 сағат бұрын
Every one of those tools looks unused
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
Some I purchased to collect and keep like new cause im a tool freak. This is one of my 4 tool boxes. My daily is in the garage. If you have any concern if i use my tools check out a few of my videos on repairs.
@kreatuslucinaКүн бұрын
I remember when the inside of Harbor Freight looked like the inside of Dollar General. Pallets of crap everywhere, shelves half stocked, three employees struggling to deal with customers and put shit away, etc. I miss it but new Harbor Freight looks great.
@josephsager9425Күн бұрын
How'd she like it? I haven't tried the pen light.
@edtheoldtechguyКүн бұрын
@josephsager9425 My kid loves it. Know that she uses it for animal husbandry work where she needs to inspect animals and their habitats. A high lumen lamp could affect the living conditions, so this worked out well.
@donwendling7800Күн бұрын
I just bought an Icon 12 pc. convertible snap ring pliers set made in USA, rebranded by Imperial Tools‼
@heyyou5189Күн бұрын
chrome sockets are harder than impacts over time it will hammer the anvil on the gun. Plus the weight of the socket is what matters on stuck fasteners. Sñap-on makes a set of extra heavy impacts for this reason
@hotrodfanatic1Күн бұрын
I am a professional technician and I have been for 32yrs now. I started out with mostly hand me down craftsman from my dad and other family members. I made what I had work and I also borrowed tools from coworkers - I followed the "if you borrow it twice, you buy your own" rule and I bought a lot of "crewline" stuff from Kragen auto parts (Now Oreilly's for you younger folk). As my career progressed and I broke more and more tools, I began buying from "the big three". Today, I have around $150k in tools and 80% are Snap On. I RARELY warranty a tool and I use the hell out of them. Here is where I am in this whole HF vs USA tools debate. HF does fill a HUGE void in the tool market when you are talking about the home DIY'er or new guys coming into the repair industry empty handed. In my opinion, HF tools are not meant for the every day professional side of auto repair, not even their icon line. I have seen these tools break time and time again, the sockets split super easy, the wrenches slip, the ratchets can't take the same force a high end tool can, etc, etc. They are good to get your feet in the door, and should be replaced (i.e. moved to a home box) sooner than later. Most of the guys I see making comments on social media or youtube about how great icon tools are, they don't use them every single day in a professional career. Not all users have issues, I said MOST. It is true that a tool does not make a good tech, but a GOOD tool makes an efficient tech and gets the job done with the least issues and less frustration. Now, these are just my opinions and observations over the years AS a professional.....but I have always stuck to a motto - Buy Once, Cry Once. HF tools have no place in a professional setting because they are just not made to a high enough standard to survive the daily rigors of the auto/aero/marine/HD industries.
@ShawnC80302 күн бұрын
HF employs more Americans workers than snap on. Snap on also has Chinese factories HF uses Taiwan factories. Snap on also uses scandalous tactics. Like made in usa using global materials. We all know bahvo has dual 80 parts in some of their ratchets. Where is the anvil and pawls come from? Snap on also rebrands and almost all tools and snap on collectable are china made. If snap on could they would go overseas they just know it would kill their business
@joelexz49822 күн бұрын
Till it like it is love the way you keep real 💯. Thanks
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
I appreciate that
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
Snap on sells Snap on. HF sells snap off. Some of the screwdrivers and pry bars will snap off on the first job.
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
That's easy for you to say PowrStrokeJude, You worked long hours, sacrificed and saved where you could. Living off of Ramon Noodles and packing a lunch for weeks, months, and years. Staying after to help the shop keep its customers happy. You even counted the minutes on your phone plan. Well yeah...if people were to do what you did , sure they could make an investment in top of the line tools. But these days who has time for that? This is 2024, a time when Netflix will release the whole season at once. Just buy it from grandma and be done. Google HF on your Iphone 15 and lets go......We can be back before Naked & Afraid: Last One Standing comes on.
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
" We can just import more ratchets and flashlights from the next closest poe-dunk motherland " said I. Marvin Greedy, the spokesman for Grandmother Importing Limited. In response to the reports that the factory had only a single open emergency exit and killed at least 119 people in the scurry to find an open door. " This is why we employ so many children, they have better reflexes and can help the elderly workers make it out in times of danger ". A school bus seat can fit three children under the age of ten, whereas only two adults will fit in the same space. It is important to get the children bussed to the next factory where they can continue making the Pittsburgh Deep socket sets for our Inside Track Club members.
@edtheoldtechguyКүн бұрын
Oh man you going to love our live stream on this
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
"According to Chinese news reports, 16 people - 12 women and four men - died when a fire broke out at around 5.25 pm on the fist floor of the Zhimao Electronics Plant. Another eight people are reported to be seriously injured". When asked for comment, a HF shopper, who asked to remain anonymous said " Hey...What happens in Vegas...stays in Vegas. I have a 20% off coupon and I need to use it today ".
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals Do you know of that reporter followed up by asking any Snapon customers for comment? I wonder if that's one of the plants that makes all the snapon made in China electronics.
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
@@edtheoldtechguy Naa, It was 1999. Snap On was still on air tools at the time.
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 😆 🤣 😂
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
"Officially, 199 workers, mostly young women, died in the Kader Industrial toy factory after they were trapped behind jammed doors in a building without fire escapes." Snap on executives were not available for comment.
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
When I take my car to a shop for a front end alignment, I want the mechanic using the cheapest tools on the market.
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals LOL! Do you inspect your mechanics tools before they work on your car? Oh by the way do you also inspect your doctors tools and supplies before they work on you. Wait till you see were those are made.
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
@@edtheoldtechguy ( wow....I'm sitting here trying to think of something with surgeons. I was going to go with two surgeons are talking...... But you beat me to it...I'll think of something else. If I were to venture a guess India is making knives )
@scrapperstacker86292 күн бұрын
I agree you on this. I have been in the trades for 40 years now and have tools from all different companies. But I got started with Craftsman. Somebody needs to provide entry level tools.
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
@NetworkChuck check out my set up bro!
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
For me, there is no choice,
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
We need a live stream on this for sure.
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
Hej....Is this comment marathon working with ol Al Gorithm? I sure hope so...Let the view counters roll! ( on a different note. My last disasterpiece has almost 100 views in two weeks. So for fun, I made a video for a new channel on Facebook...I gave it to the channel to post and it has 22.9 k plays in the first week. The second video is up to 5.3K plays. I better stop making fun of KZfaq , Al, Anna, Neil, Rene, George ( There is always a George in every organization) and the rest of the KZfaq team. If it gets any worse, I'll post videos and I won't even be able to find them myself ).
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
This guy is a Harbor Freight schill and he loves Harbor Freight
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
That is an ugly rumor....All they did was put up a " Parking for Ed Only " sign at the Chicago HF store. At least I think that is what it says cause they wrote it out in Chinese. Cliente del mes 本月最佳客戶
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
The nylon nut test was fun to watch but it didn't cause Snap-on to lose any sleep
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
If that's true, why did Snapon make it a focus at their recent event video after video trying to say they didn't lose. When Royalty Automotive asked to be invited to do the test, they ignored him. He was on site too. Only snapon employees were allowed to test and they made video after video. When they could have just been like cool but 90% of our tools are still better. Which they are and this should not be any sweat of their back.
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
I dont believe that Harbor Freight is closing the gap on Snap-on, not for my needs anyway
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
Get that made in USA hearing protection off your ears! It wasn't closing the gap.......Hosing the Sap.......HF is luring in people with free flashlights and having them leave their paychecks for tools they know will snap.
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
A first time technician or new to the trades dude isnt buying a ratchet to use once. You make it seem as is Harbor Freight is for every tool need niche dude
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
I like Snap-on tools
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals2 күн бұрын
I love Snap on tools.
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
Politics has nothing to do with my arguments. You like Snap-on tools too. You are just trying to get your piece of the pie by piggy backing on a video some guy uploaded to TikTok, you even used said video as a thumbnail
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
@PowerStrokeJude Or I am simply joining in on the discussion which is what we do on social media.
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
Did you know that you can buy bluepoint wrenches on the Snap-on truck, use them for 3 years, or however long you need to. When you are ready to upgrade to Snap-on you can trade in your bluepoint wrenches at full retail towards Snap-on wrenches. You basically use bluepoint as a starter tool for free.
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
Snap-on and Matco always have beginning tech starter kits that include a tool cart, wrenches, pry bars, a ratchet, an impact and sockets. The tools can vary and some dealers will let the tech choose choose his tools. These kits are usually start around $20 a week for 48 months, fewer months if you make bigger payments. I dont think that is getting screwed over.
@saucyg6371Күн бұрын
Inflation taken into account sure. But paying over $4k for those things when you can easily get comparable quality at half that price is crazy to me
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
So you are blaming sears going out of business solely on their made in the USA tools department 🤣🤣🤣
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
I'm not a USA only dude, I've got plenty of non-USA tools (for now), but their are plenty of affordable tools that are considerably higher quality than Harbor Freight. I would buy gearwrench, kobalt, complete mechanics sets if I was on a budget
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
LOL I know you heard me say it was due to mismanagement first.
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
I agree on there being many other options. The focus here was on the comment made that Harbor Freight supports China 100%. I did not add any other manufacturers so as not to further conflate the discussion, but you are right. You can go Gear wrench, save compared to snapon, and be in a good place.
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
Its cool what Harbor Freight does for trade schools. That can't be ignored but the 28,000 associates they employ sure could use health benefits, a 401k, and a decent wage
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
I believe many do have benefits except the part-timers. This is a retail environment with brick and mortar stores, and this is the way that business is done in that environment. No different from Home Depot, Pets Mart, or any other store. Kids wanting their first job sure need more places to apply where they don't require experience, which is what will be expected for benifits and a 401k. Harbor Freight isn't perfect but it isn't the boogy man, and thats unfortunately what many want to make it with comments like HF supports China 100% Their recent changes to begin including made in the USA products on their shelves and exploring made in the USA tools should be applauded, not criticized.
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
Snap-on's niche is to provide a quality tool to a professional mechanic. Harbor Freight's niche is to sell cheap tools to everyone else
@ShawnC80302 күн бұрын
Snap ons niche is to absolutely rape the tech in price. Think I'm wrong then why can I get the socket bit sets, pliers sets, wrenches, and sockets just to name some from XAT for half the price? All while CAT and snap on are still making a profit 😂
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
@@ShawnC8030 rape is to be unwillingly forced. Techs buy Snap-on willingly, so it's more like making sweet love. As for finding quality tools at a better price, more power to you my dude.
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
Look at the price of Harbor Freight USA tools. That rebranded Mayhew pry bar costs $99. I got the same pry bar from Mac for free when I bought their 4 piece pb set. Mother's wax wd40 and tub o towels are incredibly overpriced at Harbor Freight.
@PowerStrokeJude2 күн бұрын
Craftsman USA is no longer available, but there are affordable made in the USA options : Armstrong, Wright, Proto, Williams, and I believe Menards carrys Masterforce, which I believe has a large variety of made in the USA tools. Channel lock pliers are also made in the USA.
@illiniwood14 сағат бұрын
Wright hand tools for the win! Equal to Snap-On at half the price.
@FranksShitBoxCollection2 күн бұрын
The Hercules line from HF has really stepped it up. If I wasn't invested heavily into the M12/18 line I'd consider a few of their tools.
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
I am right there with you! I am considering getting into Hercules but honestly this recesion has me concerned and I need to curve some tool buying for a bit
@FranksShitBoxCollection22 сағат бұрын
@@edtheoldtechguy I feel ya on that. Been spending a bit too much money on tools lately.
@kuntsniffer94372 күн бұрын
I have been a buy American when I can guy, but I have even seen a few of these newer USA products failed and were of poor quality. I use to be very anti Harbor Freight guys, but some of the best quality wrenches made are in Taiwan, even SnapOn and other makers use Taiwan, so why not save money and get it from Harbor Freight.
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@J-WHO3122 күн бұрын
@Tikkytockky’s while typing message on a made in China phone, tablet, or computer…..why you so stupid!???
@MrEricdgreat2 күн бұрын
Usually tools don’t make the pro the pro make the tools work.
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
I like the comment
@josephdoyle89002 күн бұрын
250ft lbs?
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
That is the peak capability and I understand it varies but I am quoting the specs as its the only tell I had
@bwselectronic2 күн бұрын
The best tool is the one that works for you that you can afford. No manufacturer makes the best tool in every category. Cheap tools are used by many mechanics to make a specialty tool to get in to an area that there is no tool made for it. Better to grind & weld on a $5 wrench than a $50 one. Especially if you wreck the tool in the process.
@312j-who2 күн бұрын
I'd keep running ICON is better.
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
next video haha
@Gitiffan2 күн бұрын
I am building up my Bauer line up. I already have their battery powered orbital sander and buffer, handheld inflator, and the smaller leaf blower (I use it to dry off my cars after a wash). Next will be their long throw DA polisher, then off to their power tools. lol. Time to clean out my storage shed of my old Warrior, Pitsburgh, and Chicago Electric gear.
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
I have been wanting to do a video where I have a buddy of mine who owns a construction company that I convinced to go all Bauer for a year. Its been 4 years and he is still using Bauer as his mobile tools and dewalt for any large project and precision cuts. Amazing that Bauer has kept up.
@Nayde3 күн бұрын
Great, if I may ask is it as durable as the packout?
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
This depends on which packout box specifically but in general taking all the large packout boxes as test subjects, I would say Husky is close but not as tough or as reliable but only slightly missing the mark. It is my favorite budget set.
@Melissa.1373 күн бұрын
That's freaking hilarious!😂❤ I could bail my husband out 7 times with his snap on stuff! 😂seriously!
@edtheoldtechguy3 күн бұрын
@@Melissa.137 😆 🤣 😂
@Melissa.1373 күн бұрын
@edtheoldtechguy and that's if it's murder charges!😅🤣 Just paided everything off and he's then like well I need this new 10g tool box. I bout had to be bailed out!😆
@anthonygm853 күн бұрын
I can provide a list 80s songs that this could work for ed
@edtheoldtechguy3 күн бұрын
@@anthonygm85 please do!
@BWsDealsandDIY3 күн бұрын
That would turn you around like you just stepped on nut wax & spun around🤣🤣🤣
@edtheoldtechguy3 күн бұрын
@@BWsDealsandDIY 😆 🤣 😂
@ericw93733 күн бұрын
So I'll tell you why they say do an update because I just did it and it worked for me. My wireless SSIDs were showing, but my Nest was not connecting. Even after a restart of the device. But you mentioned here, they said, try a software update even though it wouldn't work. So I tried that and it worked for me. It forced it to connect to the default network that was in there. 🤷🏻♂️
@edtheoldtechguy22 сағат бұрын
Very cool! thank you for sharing
@unusedchannel34853 күн бұрын
Thank you for advising about the needed oil. I'm a female and had no idea.
@edtheoldtechguy3 күн бұрын
Of course! My channel is here to help. Please make sure to purchase the added insurance at Harbor Freight. Always wear safety gear, glasses, hard hat, ear protection, and leather gear like gloves and apron. To be uber safe, make sure to have an assistant nearby ready to render aid in case of an injury. Please feel free to watch more of my videos, and if they fit your viewing, consider subscribing.
@stevepolychronopolous20604 күн бұрын
I have this same set. Still work great but the new bruahless line has so much more power. Repurposed the old drill to run a new graco trucoat 360 airless since I don't mind if she gets paint on her. Still a great drill after nearly 15 years 2 sets of brushes and a clutch later.
@edtheoldtechguy4 күн бұрын
Honestly I still miss them
@jws18834 күн бұрын
Snap on is way over priced.but they are for the guy that says hey look at my expensive tools.😂😂😂
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
You know I love Snap On and I love Harbor Freight because each fullfills their niche well. Snap On is a pro level tool made expensive to last and to be tested. Harbor Freight makes good tools at affordable prices but not as good as snapon. Each person's needs will dictate what and whom you will buy from.
@bindig15 күн бұрын
I would highly recommend pulling the passenger side axle. Some say remove the exhaust pipe but the axle is really in the way. Easy to pull. Once the axle is out you have so much more room. The exhaust pipe is not in the way at all. Besides, if you live in the Northeast like me, those exhaust flange bolts are not coming out easily
@edtheoldtechguy2 күн бұрын
Since I am in the Midwest and in the rust belt. I agree on the exhaust pipe. Don't mess with it. As for the axel, as you saw, I did not touch it either, and I think it's the best way.
@jf83225 күн бұрын
We don’t even use these 😂 so I didn’t laugh I just looked over at my high torque and grinned