1 Year ICON Tools Review
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- Here is my 1 year Icon tool review. Hope it helps some of you out. Drop a comment down below what your thoughts on the Icon tools are so far.
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There are negative comments about clean and organized tools on every toolbox video I watch. Makes no sense. Almost like people take pride in working out of a dirty sh*tbox. My brother is a diesel tech. He uses the living crap out of his tools every day. He wipes them down at the end of the day before they go back in the box (religiously; bordering on clinical OCD). Most of them look brand new. I gave him a hard time about it once (because his cleaning routine was cutting into beer drinking time). His reasoning was pretty simple...
"If I am working on a guy's semi and I bring him out to show him something, I want my toolbox to be a reflection of my work ethic... clean, organized, meticulous and efficient.... If I had a half-million dollars tied up in a semi, that's the kind of guy I would want working on it. Think about it... If a guy isn't willing to take care of HIS OWN stuff, why would I want him touching MY stuff?"
Hard to argue with that...
I think the point is that even in a shop where the mechanic is OCD about cleaning the tools… there’s still usually signs of use. Somewhere. Like grease smudges on the drawer mats from when you’re working on something and get a different tool out with dirty hands. This collection looks like a showroom display and rarely used at all. Not that there’s anything wrong with that… unless you’re giving reviews about the quality.
@@vwr32jeepthe people at this level of OCD wipe their hands before even considering touching the tool box (usually have the magnetic paper towel holder on the side of the cart if not microfiber cloths
Coincidence I just watched the purchase video and this comes out today.
Perfect timing!
Me to
Alot of comments about how clean your tools are! My dad taught me when I was young to always clean your tools when you're done and put them away where they belong. I watched your vid because I just picked up a few sets of Icon wrenches and wanted to see if people liked them or not. When I was 19 I started my first job as an industrial mechanic and bought Craftsman sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers and wrenches. They were all pretty good, but the best thing was the convenience of being able to exchange for new when they broke. Only had to replace 1/2 inch ratchets and screwdrivers. I get attached to tools that I have had for a long time. I would still have them but they washed away in a flood a few years ago and now I'm starting over with my home tools. Hope these Icons do good for me. Great vid, Thanx.
“So far I’m liking them” dude literally bought every single thing they make. That’s love
A clean tool box and work top is a sign of madness
🤷♂️
I bought the Icon wrench set, don’t have any issues. I also have a complete Tekton socket set and a Icon ratchet. The Tekton ratchet I dropped and the guts came flying out. Received rebuilt kit and rebuilt no issues after. I work on the Pump repair field so everyday is a hard day and a torture test on my tools. I think I can live with the Icons / Tekton tools rather than the extra money for the Snap-on stuff. Have some Snap-on stuff but can see the logic of spending 4 time the money for a tool that will perform as well. Have to wait for Fridays for the truck to come by or swing by HF and replace the stuff. The Tekton took 2 days to receive the replacement so not bad. I would say if you are starting try the Icon or Tekton. The Icon are built in Taiwan as are the Tekton (some are US made)
In defense of the extra-long combination wrenches..
All of the other wrenches you can purchase in-store are shorter than these, no matter where you go. As an alignment technician, these extra long wrenches were exactly what I needed and ultimately saved me hundreds of dollars because the only other options were Snap-On or Matco.
I can vouch the snap on was an expensive investment
I’m an industrial mechanic, and we all have our own tools. Lots of guys use the Icon tools. I personally bought Husky(I had a Home Depot card lol) and liked them so much I bought a set for my home garage. But nobody I work with has complained about Icon either…
I bought huskys as a temporary set when I dismantled cars, and never broke a socket or upgraded as intended. Except for the ratchet.
@@Tdub916 since I wrote this, one of my ratchets has started to skip a tooth every now and again. But 3 years of pretty heavy use later and I get a brand new one? I’ll take that…
My thing is, and I argued with a friend of mine about this, why would I spend my kids’ college fund on Snap on when I could get tools for 1/10 the price and have the EXACT same guarantee? Plus, not have to wait for the truck to show up to get my replacement lol
@@williamallen7984 hi question: I’m almost done with diesel school. I’m also saving up a bit so I can buy the most necessary and often broken tools because my school has a Snap-On discount and I won’t have the discount after I leave. What are the most often broken tools and used ones in the heavy equipment field? So far I’ve been getting the ratchets but I’m thinking about getting the bigger wrenches.. would like your input please. Thank you
@@jz41sd4 so honestly, my job uses a lot of hex head bolts, so
I go through a lot of Allen wrenches lol. That said, I’ve never had issues with a wrench, but sockets can round out and ratchets jump teeth.
@@williamallen7984 I see maybe you need Snap-On sockets and ratchets!
I need those drawers. You’re organized. My tools are in bags 😂. I’ve got three cars and I do some repairs and almost all the maintenance
Ive been getting my snap-on box full of icon stuff lol. I dont work on cars I just love shiny chrome tools.
Dude, your channel is legit. Finally the algorithm is giving you some love. Sub'ed
Hey thanks! I'm trying my best 👌
I got the 1/2 drive impacts and the profiling is so nice, I chuck them to a ratchet as much as I do an impact gun. My chromes are pretty much retired.
Nice! Good to hear your liking them!
Earlier this summer I picked up some ICON stuff including a ratchet and I like the quality. It’s way better than my very used old craftsman ratchet. And I’m not about to put down snap-on coin for tools. As long as it does the job and it lasts.
Good stuff for sure. I'm happy so far 👍
Truly making me want to start buying Icon much cheaper and look exactly like snap on as well
I'm a heavy mechanic and do service and repairs on fire trucks. Most of the mechanics have Snap-On boxes full of harbor freight tools. These Icon tools have been a popular topic and pretty much everyone now has them. Use them everyday and haven't heard one complaint about them.
Just don’t tell the Snap On fan boys who trash them on RUclips 😂
I don’t have a tool bias . All the hand tool from HF have been good to me . 10 year mechanic... I use everything from Icon snapon to husky to Mac to Milwaukee to Craftsman ... all been good
One brand I stay away is performance tool. Had a set of their wrenches and the 1/2” wouldn’t even fit a standard replacement battery terminal nut. I had serious tolerance issues out of that set so I avoid them all together.
@@whatfreedom7 thanks for the heads up! I’m always thankful to dodge a bullet.
Thanks for the follow up. I just bought a ton of stuff from HF myself to organize two new boxes and it definitely nice to see HF making good stuff now.
Yes it is!
I am a heavy duty diesel mechanic and I abuse my tools daily, I bought the Icon impact 3/8 and 1/2 swivel socket sets, definitely recommend getting those and something worth having a harbor freight close by to warranty it out if needed , I did buy the 3/8 flex head icon ratchet, it’s ok, I own the Pittsburg pro flex head ratchets as well, I feel those are better than the icon ones, but I invested in the gearwrench comfort grip locking flex head ratchets, love those, I feel like the Icon has room to grow, but the convenience of HarborFreight is worth it too me
I remember when my tools looked this nice, ahhhhhh, memories. Nice set up!
You mean before you used them? For most people that doesn’t last long but some how his still all look brand new.
Been using ICON impact sockets since March 2020 and can say they have held up really well. I use 1/2” drive deep well metric and standard sockets everyday, and they have held up to the abuse from the impact hammer. I use the hi-torque milsucky impact and it destroys the Pittsburgh sockets and especially the Pittsburgh swivel impact sockets. Luckily harbor freight is less than a mile from our shop and we replace them often. Boss man bought me the 1/2, 3/8 & 1/4” drive flex head ratchets, and they are pretty nice! I use the 1/4” ratchet more than my snap on ratchet! I will say that I don’t trust the 1/2” flex head like I do my snap on ratchet, I’ve used both enough to say that the snap on pawl engagement is much better, there is hardly any slop to my 2 year old snap on ratchet, and my ICON ratchet has some play in the anvil already. Not enough to worry about, but enough to make me always use my snap on ratchet when I need to put some serious impetus on a bolt.
I have 2 1/2 long reach flex head ratchets with comfort grip. Couldnt disagree with you more
Hummm,,,, a good friend of mine is a master diesel engine mechanic! His box? A 50 year old Sears Craftsman rollaway with the original Craftman tools. Even his impact is Craftman. Now that Sears is gone Craftsman is made out of pure Chineseisum!
It's nice to hear a review from someone who bought the Icon, with no HF influence at all. An honest review. Thanks. Been curious what your thoughts were.
Getting harder to find that these days. Thanks for watching!
I rely believe harbor fright gave him the tools for a great review. There is no way every Icon tool is perfect. Lets have real honest reviews instead of watching a corporate monkey review.
just watch the original video last night, im glad you posted this today! if you have no complaints, i definitely need to buy more than just their 1/4 inch ratchet lol. sweet videos!
Hey thanks! I think you will like them
Love the channel. I don't have a lot of the Icon tools yet, but the ones I do have, are fantastic. Enjoying your wheeling videos too. I live over in Missoula MT, and I am a toyota freak. Best 4x4 vehicles around. Keep up the good work!
Heck yea! Yes they are 👍 thanks for watching man!
@@JustinTBraun oh, and I use a lot of CCI primers, and shoot lots of CCI 22 magnum! Lol!
Sweet deal! Good ammo right there!
I love my long wrenches! I have a couple different sets of longer wrenches and enjoy using them. But I also have a nice set of SK's that are not long and they work well too.
Sk tools are good stuff!
As for a guy who has used icon for over a year now at my fatyers junkyard (7 days a week) and working on shit that is rusted together for 20 plus years with putting pipe bars on them and using said tools in way the tools should not be used. That being said. We have owned snap on. Mac. Cornwell extra etc tools. And honestly, we have replaced all our cornwell and snap on stuff with everything icon and have had ZERO issues for over a year now. On multiple tools. Sockets, wrenches, ratchets etc etc.
Same here. We just switched over to icon at our wrecking yard.
@@mkveevs Just a great set of tools for a decent price and life time warranty. And they don't skip sizes and come with the 90 tooth gears in the ratchets and so on.
Guys.... Zero issues because its a FAKE do not trust corporate sponsored review. Harbor Frieght does not want any negative feedback. LOOK AT THE SOCKETS, they have zero wear.
@@garykolbo7228 Yea I'm a corporate sponsored guy by harbor freight. I've only spent thousands on their tools over the last 2 years. The joke of harbor freight tools are junk are over. The icon line is just as good as snap on and cornwell. Our impact sockets still look nee to this day after 2 years of abusive at our salvage yard. Used every day 8-5 7 days a week. Using them in ways they shouldn't be used. Same with the ratchets a d wrenches we own. We switched from snap on to icon ( not all at once obviously) because the icon line is just that good. Again, the joking days of saying harbor freight specials or harbor freight is junk is OVER. Theyre taking the icon line seriously.
Sometimes tools that you think are low quality will fool you. I have a couple of sets of popular mechanics brand combination wrenches I bought at Wal-Mart when I was a teenager in the 90s. They have not been in my front line tool box in years but they still work great an I have never broken any of them. I recently bought some of the Icon tools and the seem to be great so far.
Thats good to hear!
My mom has a popular mechanics branded toolbox from the late 80's(she used to be a printing press technician before starting her own business in insurance) and it's still holding up well in her shop at home.
@@kylesonsalla7620 I remember having a plastic popular mechanics tool box in the early 90s. I out grew it and gave it away, it was in excellent condition and held up well what time I used it.
That is a very neatly organized tool box. Working in the field professionally for 27yrs i have never had the luxury of being that organized due to the pure number of tools I own.
I'm definitely not as organized with my work box but it's close
I have no need for more impact sockets. It's good to see those are doing well for you.
They are 👍
Chrome can explode when used incorrectly so be careful friend
Nice to see a review by someone who has actually used the tools for a while, good job.
Thanks!
Nice setup! But 1 question are you a Wizard or something? I notice there wasn't a empty 10mm socket slot in any of those trays 😂
Haha thanks. I'm lucky and somehow manage to find them!
I have a couple of ratchets, the snap ring plier set, and 1/2" impacts. I have been super happy with them so far.
Thats good to hear!
Some of the best tools come out of Taiwan. I believe Icon is from Taiwan.
I'm hoping to some day just switch to all impact sockets. That way their all durable. A coworker made a really good point when I first started at the shop is that it makes no sense to have chrome sockets when your impact sockets will do the same. The only time I do believe chrome is the way to go is when using a non marring socket for lugs, or if you need to get a socket in a tight hole. Other then that, I'd say all impact is the way to go.
Chrome are typically thinner wall. They can fit in tighter spots than impact. You won’t notice how often till all you have is impact.
@@manciniak Your right, that's what I meant when I said you can fit them in tighter holes. But I shouldve been less specific and said tighter spots.
Impact sockets are made of a softer metal than chrome ones
Lol I be putting 4 foot jack handles on 1/4 inch ratchets at home
Icons seem nice. I’m due to freshen up my base hand tools and will likely go Tekton. I’ve got a few misc wrenches and sockets and they are excellent. Seem to be unbeatable value. Outstanding warranty as well.
I want to get some tekton also. Lots of people like them!
Tekton, made by KABO, same company that makes for ICON, CAPRI, CARLYLE, NAPA PROFESSIONAL, any "made in taiwan" pittsburgh pro, etc.
Went and got some new 1/4&3/8 icon sockets at harbor freight instead of a hodgepodge of sockets I had also got the comfort grip ratchets. I’m happy with them so far. Just a DIYer so should hold up for me.
Heck yea. Good to hear
Ive snapped many ratchets and sockets when starting out and using 3/8 for everything. I bought impact sockets and used them on hand tools, that stopped broken sockets as long as you have enough space. Up graded to a full set of 1/2 drive and breaker bars, used the right tool for the job and things went so much better. I still used impact sockets on ratchets more than chrome.
Wow. You take great care of your tools. They look really good for being so used. I liked your review.
Icon and Quinn tools are very good tools... I've been getting tools at HF for a long time now.. and I have seen that their quality has been getting much much better
People definitely underestimate them!
with a ex snap on employee designing icon i think personally for the price they’re better than snap on
I have been working on cars since the mid 90's and NEVER EVER EVER owned a set of impact sockets. I use the regular sockets on all my impact guns and NONE have ever broke. Sure they get warm and hot but never break.
i've seen them break on occasion but i'm in a manufacturing environment, breaking bolts that have pine resin build up over many years.
I work in an industrial environment as well and have had socket blow apart on me craftsmen also habe cracked a Pittsburgh pro impact socket but it was a breeze to replace with there warranty.
definitely wouldn't use 12 pt chromes on a impact
I have the icon long 1/2” ratchet with flex head and comfort grip. It’s a dam good ratchet. I’ve put a lot of weight on it and have had no problems
Thats good to hear!
Great review. Thanks for sharing your experience with the icon tools.
Thanks for watching!
I've been getting a lot of these tools lately. Replacing my old stuff and making some to go tool packs for my vehicles.
To go bags are great to have in every vehicle!
One year and everything still shines lol
That's why they make the stubbys, I use the long ones at work on hydraulic equipment love them love the length perfect for what I do personally
The stubbys are usually to short. I want ones that are the typical length tool companies use.
On impact sockets , it just seems like any brand will do . Of course I’m not a mechanic just a DIY but they don’t break is you use them occasionally. Professionally I wouldn’t know ..
ehhh, anything thats atleast decent i feel, i bought bare cheap pittsburgh impact sockets for 1/2.. and all the lugs would get stuck in them when hitting them loose or tight with the impact wrench, tried a diff set of sockets on the same lugs and doesnt get stuck lmao
Impact sockets should be the cheapest but reasonable quality item you buy they are soft metal and designed to break. If you professionally wrench buy these tools and replace them SLOWLY with high quality tools as you progress. Depending on the job you’re doing it’s important to have quality tools and equipment. A brake job is not the same as engine work.
Not quite
I have slowly replaced all my chrome with impacts. And now my chromes stay in the overflow drawer as a back up. Although i have impact sockets given to me that are from the 70s😂😂 so i dont think ill be needing them anytime soon
Nice tools and shop Justin. Would love to see more tool vids. Hf sells some very decent tools I have quite a few of them I just stay away from the real cheap ones.
To be fair the sae ones are longer cause 95% of the people using them are heavy duty mechanics like myself. We need extra leverage when working on trucks and equipment
Looks like you just opened up the boxes and put everything in a brand new tool box! I'll stick with so stuff
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Yep!
I'm a union millwright at a paper mill. I use my tools every single day! I've got all brands of tools! The icon tools I have I like! I don't think there as good as my Snap-on or mac but they have there place!
They're perfect when you need something good quality for regular use but don't use and abuse them enough to justify spending more, I know if I ever break them it's because I was being an idiot.
@Sid The sloth where I can tell the biggest difference is in the open ends of the wrench! I just purchased the new Mac rbrt 6pt wrench set. I haven't tried them out yet. I'd say my icon wrenches are better than my gearwrench too
@Sid The sloth where I can tell the biggest difference is when using the open end of the Snap-on compared to the icon wrench. The icon will "cam" out / slip where as the Snap-on you can still tighten the faster more. There's plenty of videos on RUclips testing the Snap-on vs icon wrenches. The Snap-on is going to have tighter tolerances compared to the icon.
@Sid The sloth as far as the icon impact sockets I think there great epically for there price! That's said they don't make the 3/8 stubby impact sockets. Sometimes you need a smaller socket to get it into tight places. I'm not a Snap-on fan boy either! I use and abuse my tools!
@Sid The sloth I haven't purchased any Snap-on or matco tools in the past 5 years because I don't have a sales rep anymore. I have to go through Snap-on corporate to get what I break warranted out. I have a mac dealer that comes weekly and he even got the matco guy to replace 3 sets of drill bits for me. I got a LOT of tools! I can't say anything bad at all about the icon line!! I have a bunch of them and like them. That said I have coworkers that absolutely hate them because of being union and supporting usa made tools. I'm all about function and saving money!
Thanks for your review! Helped alot in my decision.
Good deal!
Recently switched away from snap on to icon at our shop. Tired of dealing with the snap on dealer complaining about servicing the tools.
That’s what it use to be about, paying a premium “for stellar service “ that died long ago. I wish they were making this stuff 20 years ago. Would have saved tons of money
How are they treating ya? looking to buy into this line soon
@Someone Junior I've currently got the shallow and deep 1/2" impact metric socket set, 1/2" impact extensions and a 3/8 ratchet, looking to get more, I love em so far lol
I feel ya most snap on reps are dick bags
I've always bought snap on or matco now that there's icon I don't get on the tool truck no more my favorites gotta be the swivel sockets
That's good to hear your up for change!
You sir are correct.
Sunex also makes great swivels for the money.
U can always try them all for free by cutting them out of the box and the best part is when u break them harbor freight has a no hassle warranty exchange.
No chrome sockets are harder then impact, the impact sockets are softer metal to take the abuse instead of the impact
Yes
Chrome Molybdenum is actually a higher quality and higher cost steel (not softer) than Vanadium, its the heat treating process that makes the CrV sockets seem harder, whereas the CrMoly for impact sockets is heat treated to be more ductile. CrM is also used in pry bars and punches when heat treated for those things.
Thanks for the review. I tried one love it and thinking about getting the impact
Heck yea!
first video ive watched of yours, good content sir!
Hey thanks!
Nice job on organizing all your tools! It would be nice to have some of those options for working on the Z car 👍
Hey thanks! Time to go get some lol
Dude, my tools after 1 week look more beat up after your one year. Lol
🤣🤣
Whatever it takes to make things work, stuff looks good from what i’ve seen.
Very good. Thanks! So sick of people talking 'pro' vs 'weekend warrior/dyi/home'...Tools are either good - or not. I'm just happy when I don't have to drill out a broken stud or deal with crazy rusted out fasteners...(or tiny rusted bolts)
I got the metric set of reversible ratcheting wrenches almost 2 years ago.I use them frequently for small engine repair and have had no issues so far.
Good to hear!
My question is that if icon was a stand alone brand instead of comparing itself to snap on with its price point what would y’all think?
Really! There most be a thousand tool brands between Icon and Snap-On.
I find Icon pricy for what you get.
Harbor Freight is a tool re-seller.
Snap-On is a tool manufacturer.
It ain’t an apples to oranges comparison.
sorry everyone in the comment section is so miserable, that's an awesome tool collection man looks great.
Love the set up. I have a huge mix from years of working. My only comment is never ever ever ever ever use a chrome socket with an impact gun. You could get seriously injured or dead. In the shops I've worked in it's grounds for instant dismissal
Looks like you spend more time cleaning them rather than using them. I work in a Automotive Machine Shop and we keep our tools clean compared to a mechanic shop but your tools look brand new lol. Not even a smudge on the tool box. But that I can see cause I keep my toolbox wiped down. Personally I wouldn't buy anything from Harbor Freight but those ICON tools do look well made. It's all in the feel though...especially with ratchets
I spend a solid 100 hours a week just polishing the tools. Pays good. 👍👌
@@JustinTBraun it shows
Well thats good! Means all that labor wasn't a waste 😁
@@JustinTBraun 😂😂😂😂!!!
Those are your home tools correct? I don’t understand these dudes in the comments. You probably touch your tools at home way less then your work tools at your job. In 1 year they aren’t gonna be all grease covered and disgusting. Especially if you take care of your things. Too many haters out here.
They’ve also never heard of this magic thing called “cleaning”. Weird concept to most mechanics
When I was a glass tech, I worked on semis a lot. That meant going into diesel shops a bunch. Know how many times I saw grease covered tools stuffed back into drawers and then slammed home? Zero. They cleaned their tools and kept them organized. Every time. A professional knows how to care for his tools. A slob doesn't
I see all these guys saying they just dropped a grand on their Icon tools, but this guy but many others. I just dropped $3,600 in just tools, and I think 3 or 400 on a box, I got the US General 46 inch toolbox top and put it in the bed of my truck bolted down. It's pretty much full. I also got a ½inch drive cordless impact, a Bosch impact driver/ drill combo, Sawzall, a few things from Snap-On, I love the setup. I do agree Wyeth him about the storage trays. In going to have to get the type he has because I need more room. Other than that I can't complain, wait yes I can a little, last year when I bought a set of wrenches for my son they went from⅜to 1 inch and 8mm to 21, now they only go to ¾and 19mm. That's bull crap
I've never seen someone with only one brand of tools. What did you own before and where did they go?
I don't have only one brand. I still have all my old ones
Cuz he was given them to give a good review. That’s why he’s so explaining how to use tools. You should be able to use tools without having to worry about using them wrong. This is bs !
@@philipbucheit233 I truly believe that harbor freight gave him the tools in return for a great review. No negative feedback on anything? Don't trust this review.
That’s a pretty clean shop, Justin.
Thanks man!
Thanks for the update. Havent had a need to purchase any Icon tools yet. Saving up to get some Mac RBRT tools. They seem pretty sweet.
Heck yea!
I’ll be honest, I’ve been waiting for channels like yours to come out with non sponsored reviews. So first of all, thank you! Capri makes good wobble extensions for a decent price on amazon. Also, could you say how much you spent on the impacts vs sizes you got and if they skipped sizes or not? I invested in sunex impact master sets, so I’m just curious as to the comparison without having to delve into it myself. Also, check out Tekton too, they’re gonna be the next Craftsman when craftsman was made in America.
Chrome on the tools isn’t even a little scratched up. Impact sockets still have all their coating 🤣
For y’all that don’t know, Icon is literally made by Kabo in Taiwan. Taiwan is a democratic capitalist country. PRC (bug china) is a communist country. There’s a major difference.
But who knows for how much longer....
Whatever, I know of one of the largest electronic manufacturers in Taiwan, he subcontracts a lot of production out of Comm China. Likely has the name Taiwan on the chips
I have the anti-slip grip wrenches and I love them
Honestly it's hard to believe your impression on these tools. When the company links your RUclips video to their website it's hard to believe it's because you are being honest on your review. I have watched your videos for a very long time and it was just funny to me when the link took me here. I seen this video after you made it about a half a year or better ago.
I do have to say I love your color choice in tool boxes. It's the same color of most of my scuba gear. I like something that sticks out. I'm still debating on replacing my current toolbox which was a present from my mother who's no longer with us. I'm really been looking at this green.
Despite what I had said about the review I do enjoy it watching your videos. I look forward to watching more.
So harbor freight has this linked on there website? I emailed them multiple times and got zero replies.
What I want to know, how well do the 6 and 12 point tools grab the head and nut? Is there more slack than other tools, or are they tighter fitting than other brand names? Take a 6 point socket for example, how many times has a 6 point stripped the head as compared to broke the bolt?
Nice review. All those tools and looks like none have EVER been used. I got some broken stuff I can bring over and put 'em to the test. What do you think? LOL
Sure!
Maybe he cleans them
I wipe my wrenches and sockets down when I use them snap on and harbor freight alike, most of them looks shiny even after years of use
Do those look like they’re brand new to everyone?
Well, I noticed his tools were nice and clean but I did notice greasy prints on the end wrenches. With that said, he did say he has tools where he works. So does he use these everyday all day? Who knows but he has lots of tools and some people just like buying tools. Either way, he has a good investment
Great review and nice shop! Thanks
Thanks! 🤘
Great review! I’m an Idaho boy also. I saw the Lewiston poster in the back ground, are you in Lewiston?
Yes in Lewiston
Are you selling these tools to someone who will use them?
I have mixed reviews on the longer wrenches. I have the need for them at times and other times they suck due to the longer reach blocking some stuff
Wrong tool for the job lol
@@liamgulyas9476right 🤣 that’s like saying an extra long ratchet sucks because it hits stuff with its length
Great video! I know you don't like the long wrenches, but besides that what are your thoughts on the ratcheting wrenches? How had the ratchet mechanism worked for you? Would you recommend them? As for other tools I would love to get your opinion on Tekton.
I am going to try to make the similar point that others made, but respectfully. I think it would have been much more interesting for everyone to see the used tools in this video. Otherwise we can all just go to the store and look at the shiny ones.
U should try making a rubber grip for the ratchets.
i didn’t know nolan from donut media had a brother 😂
🤷♂️ hey it happens to the best of us lol
I have love hate relationship with their wrenches. I've got both 1/2" an 3/4" drive breaker bars. My 1/2" drive breaker bar I have broken it returned it with no troubles. I may or may not of had a big piece of pipe on it
Haha nice. It'll happen to any of them if you start abusing them with cheaters
@@JustinTBraun yes sir no matter the brand
Yep!
I got a icon stubby ratchet wrench set in SAE and now I'm sold i need to get metric but it doesn't stop i seen some more wrenches i need
Can you do a close up review of the icon impact socket? Trying to figure out if I want to get them
I had 1/2 dr sae impact swivel socket set for 3 weeks and broke the 1 1/8 socket warrantied with no problems so far still nice set
I have not tried those yet
I am glad they are working out for you. They seem like Okay tools, I have a few, but I think for the price they should be a bit better. Other companies like Capri (ratchets) and Tekton (sockets) have better quality for cheaper prices. Also I have a bunch of the HF Pittsburgh impact tools and they are so cheap and can be used to make tools or used where you might not want to use more expensive sockets.
Idk I use chrome gearwrench on an impact all the time, no issues lol
Send it!
I dont think its that bad for the sockets but the chrome will bang up your anvil
Just chips the chrome a little no biggie
@@hackdeez1075 it's hard on the hog rings for sure but idc 🤷♂️
I love the tool reviews
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Was watching this vid and saw the Lewiston poster. Just down the road from me bruh.
Heck yea
Viewing this two years later. I read the comments. WOW!!! Rough crowd! I've seen MMA cage matches more civilized.
I have a bunch of Bauer power tools and I really like them.
They work well
Holy shit, The complete icon line would cost roughly 9k with taxes
True, but to match it with Snap-on, it would cost more than 3x as much. I own and use primarily Snap-on, and they are very good indeed. However, after 30+ years of use, I have found that certain Snap-on items are NOT the best when compared to other brands. And as I tool up additional work centers, I have found that the ICON line is just as capable (and considerably cheaper) and on the rare occasion when a tool is damaged or worn, it's way easier to slip over to HF and get them replaced. It doesn't help that my local Snap-on truck owner is a flake and a jerk (the original owner was awesome but he retired and sold it to some punk, flat-bill, chin strap who's more concerned with his piercings and tattoos than he is with selling tools). My opinion is that Snap-on fanboys will pay for status... I just want good tools I can make money with. Note: I have been buying some Tekton tools since Cal-Ranch opened near by, and they are VERY capable as well.
He had a video showing the purchase. Just under 2 grand.