As a snapon employee I can say we definitely make jokes about how even working for the company we can't afford the tools lol that being said I can't speak for all 3 plants but at mine we definitely take that seriously and do our absolute best to insure every single part no matter how big or small is made to our strict quality standards we know the customer has cheaper options so we take pride in our customers choosing us and do our best to ensure they have a tool that will last them. We are not perfect of course but as far as factory jobs it's the lowest percentage of bad parts making it outside the plant I've ever seen we are typically good at finding the quality issues ourselves before it makes it out and we take alot of pride in that too
Thanks for taking the time to share this wish more employees would it's sad that people attack the brand with no remorse for the people that work there who care.
@@kwmiked that is bullshit I'm sorry you had that issue. Sockets are definitely made at my plant but they aren't packaged or put in a kit at my plant crates of the same socket go out to another plant to be put together packaged ect. I agree when you are paying our prices the last thing you want is any damage, cosmetic issues,or just not having what you needed especially if it's a common size needed. I'm sorry you had that issue and I wish I was someone in the company that could correct those issues for you because you shouldn't be expected to settle for anything short of excellence from our tools. As for the tool change I hate to hear it but I understand we aren't everyones Brand of choice although we definitely want to be thank you for your business and I hope we can still be the brand of choice for another tool and hopefully we won't let you down in the future.
@@rayixon7890 I'm sure alot of our power tools and stuff are probably made over seas definitely aren't made at my location I can say all the steal used is American steal on top of that rachets sockets hammers screwdrivers bits and much more are definitely still made here in the US as for some of the plastic handles and stuff Im not sure there origin I know on a corporate level we have two sister plants franchise wise we are global so it some components may be from over seas but most hand tools are made in the US
I have had several quality control issues with some of the tools I bought from snap on shop website over the last month. They did send me new tools though so I can't complain too much however for that kind of money I shouldn't have had to go through that.
Exactly CP, great video. Snap On makes some great products, but MAN are they expensive! People think I hate the brand, but that's not the case. I only hate their prices. lol Their impact sockets are a little soft I think. That's what always wore out fastest for me from them. Their ratchets, wrenches and chrome sockets are fantastic if one can afford them.
@@homelesszaya.6548 I would concur with what you said. I bought a set of picks just because to see how they were. Not impressed, but not disappointed either. I think their combination wrenches and socket sets are where its at. They offer a great discount when ordered direct from them and bigger discounts on sets then you can find on any of the other sites like amazon. I use them as a dealer technician and have had people ask where I got them because they are such great complete sets without skips.
Lol that's why I fixed my AC in my Dodge Dakota a couple months ago when it was chilly out. Parts are available then and it's easier to work in the cool weather. Great video!
My father owned a garage for over 60 years and used SnapOn tools almost the entire time. For most of that time period SnapOn was far superior to all other tool brands. Lesser brand tools have gotten better in recent years and there are good and bad to them. If you are working as a mechanic then you are trying to make a living, and so it can help your income by not buying the most expensive tool for every use, pick and choose which tools to spend more on. Using SnapOn is a luxury but for most uses other brands can work well enough. I had a small set of SnapOn that I was carrying in my car. I finally realized they were worth too much to risk losing so I bought a set of Craftsman and found out that they worked well enough for most uses. Another advantage to SnapOn- in my father's area SnapOn was the only brand operating a regular tool truck. If a tool broke then when the truck came by every week they would exchange for a new tool with no problems. You're not out any time and you can keep working and making money. With other brands you have to drive back to the store and hassle with the manager and you might or might not get a replacement, worst case you have to mail it in.
We use snap on exclusively for hand tools in the Air Force and I love ‘em there is obviously a huge difference working with snap on at work and working with cheaper tools at home but you do not need to take a loan out for snap on tools if you’re a pro technician or a serious hobbiest looking to upgrade you can get every single thing done with different tools I had little too no mechanical experience prior to becoming an aircraft mechanic and 3 years later as long as I got what I need I can get it done so can you
I'm so happy I bought the Autel mx808. For 500 bucks. It does more then some of the expensive MAC scanner we have in the shop. Every tech should have there own scan tool. Doesn't have to be tool truck brand
I feel like snap-on makes sense for only very certain things if you need the absolute best, but there are a lot of things where it's hard to justify the premium. For instance I think their ratchets are some of the best in the business and honestly, the FLF80A isn't even that expensive at MSRP compared to its competitors from Matco, SK, Mac, etc. And their sockets and wrenches are definitely some of the best out there, if also very pricey. But like, hard handled screwdrivers? Basic needle nose pliers? Personally I look elsewhere.
I'd tell any tech starting out what I was told: "Buy impact sockets first". My first sockets I bought was the complete deep set 1/2" impact from snap-on. Expensive, but I've only wore out my 19mm in 20 years since I bought them. That said, I'd get Milwaukee's impact sets if I had to do it again. So many options now for tools than there was 20+ years ago. I got a Carlyle flex head 3/8" Dr. that is becoming my go-to even over my snappys and I love my snappys.
I am an electrical contractor and the reason I would shy away from Milwaukee hand tools is not because of quality (I have never bought any of their hand tools) but because I don't have faith in their long term availability in the market place. Milwaukee has been quick to innovate but they also seem to be jumping on the gimmick bandwagon and trying to get move away from their core business. I have no doubt that 20 years from now specialty mechanic brand tools will still be available for warranty and service. Milwaukee is a Chinese owned company and there is no telling what parts or tools will be available for repairs or warranty 5 years from now let alone 20.
@@SillyPutty3700 I can agree to an extent there, but my comment was to the guys just getting their feet wet in the profession. If you decide to make a career out of it, by all means spend some more money and invest in better brands of tools along the way. But I've seen so many guys get hooked on the tool trucks and are a slave to them forever. It makes it harder to be successful when you're starting out trying to build up a tool collection buying off the truck and I believe it's why so many leave the profession. If it's a tool you use everyday and it's making you money, awesome, go get the best one. I just know how quickly a guy can become a slave to the $50 a week payment plan.
I have that ratchet too, it's been a good tool for years. I'm the same, all these snap on ratchets but I always reach for the Carlyle. I have the fixed head long 1/2 ratchet too, a screw fell out and I couldn't find one to replace it. So I warrantied it, no issues even though it was only missing a screw. Brand new ratchet for free. Hard to beat that, snap on would order a backordered rebuild kit lol
I've been tossing around the idea of buying one of those yukon boxes for under 500, and using my Pittsburgh stuff at work. I've been wrenching professionally everyday out of a steel cart and Pittsburgh tool set, wenches and ratchets. No problems with any of my HF stuff. I have snap on , Matco, and a big box sitting at home waiting to go to work, but I feel as though all that's not really needed. I like the cheap stuff more actually, save the snap on bill for a vacation.
I love snapon tools. But it’s just too expensive. Like you said there are a lot of great options. I use Sunex impact sockets, Milwaukee wrenches, and various other brand tools.
Almost all tool companies make their tools in China. Almost all have lifetime warranties. No reason to sell your soul for truck-bought tools. Buy Icon, Tekton, Craftsmen, and Husky, and you still most likely won't break them unless you are using them in ways that they aren't intended for. Harbor freight is everywhere, Home Depot is everywhere, Lowes is everywhere. Most of America is 20 minutes away from one of these stores. All have amazing tools that don't require a second mortgage to pay for.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Snap On hand tools and always will. But nowadays there are tons of options that are 99-95% as good for 1/3 of the cost. Believe it or not Icon has really impressed me with their durability and performance. The Torque Test Channel puts their wrenches 3rd behind Snap On and another company. I definitely agree. But Gearwrench is good too. Texton is decent. The list goes on.
I'm a diesel mechanic, and the hand tool brands that I use are Irwin, Milwaukee, Gearwrench, and ICON (Harbor Freight). I have never destroyed a tool. My 3/8's sockets are Milwaukee and my 1/2 inch sockets and my ratchet are Gearwrench. My pliers are Irwin and Gearwrench. I have ICON hand tools for everything else miscellaneous like a scraper, and a lamp. The only Snap-On that I use is the long-handle 3/8's and the long-handle 1/2-inch flex-head ratchets. I cannot find another company that makes such a good ratchet at those lengths.
Sockets are not Sockets if you did research you would know this being a simpleton and making basic statements like this is however a fact I have spent hrs of my time understanding metallurgy and manufacturing processes broaching stamping coatings there is a difference and knowledge is in fact something that people like to glaze over because they are selfish and just want a cheap tool if that's all you care about then just say it don't try and push your narrative on others. I will respect honesty over blatant negative comments.
A guy cant go wrong with snap-on tools..expensive yes but then we take pride in our shit and maybe want to hand it down to our sons/daughters...hate the price but love the products
I love my Snap On, but you'll find quick how much I love HF Impact sockets. I have piles and piles of HF Impact sockets, put them on the biggest baddest impacts on the market... Use them in the press as press adapters. Still waiting for one to fail on me. The day it happens the world will know.
100% right, Snap On sells a service, and good service ain’t cheap. If you need good tools and want to save some money, there’s plenty available online.
many yrs ago , back in the late 80's i picked up a truck load of tools in tx . i think it was dallas but been a lot of loads of freight since then .lol . my pick up was at the sk tools warehouse . i had 3 stops on that load . first was a sears distribution center in kansas . 25% of the load was craftsman tools . the next was a sk tools distributor in indiana . 25% of the load . and the last was chicago and the rest of the load . it was the main snapon tools warehouse ! found out sk made the tools for sears and snapon . just a nicer finish and name in the mold used for casting ! i started getting sk after that load , much cheaper and same warranty !
Best value in tools today come from Taiwan... They won't sell junk and have real pride in their workmanship. Everyone loves Snap-On but realistically only pro's can afford or justify them. Great review!!!!!
When it comes to flare nut spanners I have tried most brands cheap and expensive most of which I ended up giving away (Some of the better ones were cheap Taiwanese ) . Snap-On are the best and don't open up even when using 11/16 on a 17mm fitting. The 5/8 -11/16 Snap-On I bought in 1983 has never failed me yet.
I have a few Koken ratchets I've promoted to front line daily drivers... very nice stuff. Even have one of their little 3/8" drive 3753SM do it all 'Multi Purpose Short Ratchets' that's proven to be _far_ more useful than expected. I've been reaching for it over a stubby for a good while now.
I can appreciate that you are like myself in that we both clean our tools off before putting them away. There are times where it takes me 15 minutes to get everything cleaned off and placed back in their appropriate spot (after a bigger repair job) but it’s a great habit to have. Who likes working with dirty tools? Not me.
I agree it’s way better to work with clean tools. Also by regularly cleaning and putting your tools away after a job, you seldom loose tools because if your toolbox is organized , you see which tool is missing. This gives you time to retrieve the tool , before the car drives away.👍
I would like to see brand x half inch pin type universal of any brand who can stop my 30 yr old snap-on. Never broken. When it comes to ratcheting tools snap-on makes the best, have only seen snap-on wratchets fail in the. Lock down position never free flow.
I love Mac sockets. I have 90% from eBay. And 75% of my sockets are Mac. I sold my snapon sockets metrics a decade ago for Grey Duo Sockets after Eric the Car guy recommendation. As far as wrenches dude I'm right with you on all points. Love Snappy wrenches. My sk were a had to get jumbo set for a job and now I've been replacing them with Hazet and Facom.
For that ratchet with the slick handle, use some x-tube heat shrink on the handle. It's chemical resistant and it's really grippy. You need to try one of those Proto, MAC, or Facom Palm control ratchets. Thanks for the video.
I have a task master ratchet made in Japan I bought in 1978 I still have the whole set. Most of my tools I have had for years used everyday for 25 years. I have some snapon that are nice but I have britool, teng,sk and bacho, all good.
I don’t own one Snap On Tool and never will. I am Not a professional mechanic and have never been inside a Snap On truck although I have Seen them at the local Dealerships. For my money there are better Tool values out there! It’s your money spend It the way you want.
My #1 reason for not buying alot of snap on is my goal is to retire as a mechanic at 50 in 8 more years. I love wrenching and it's my dream job but this job beats your body up
everytime the ratchet drawer opens its like the sunshine coming up on the horizon love that drawer. i have been extensively updating my tools and have been buying a wide variety of tools but when you have a snap on mac in your hand just makes you smile. thanks for the video as always! always enjoy watching the tool videos.
I know exactly what you mean on the sockets, sometimes you have to stuff scrap paper or something in it so the nut sets closer to the end of the socket.
Bought me 4 sets of impact sockets from gp 17 years ago. Never broke 1 socket for the money they cant be beat. Same with my usa made knuckle saver 2 wrenches from mac.
Cp you should try tekton sockets I paid 220 for the 3/8 impact set and I can honestly say that they're really nice Not only did I get a set from 1/4 to 1 inch but also I have 6 to 24 mm In both deep and shallow Plus they include 3 6 & 10 in extension with a swivel
As a DIYer I just bought the Tekton bundle (1/4, 3/8 and 1/2) to upgrade the Craftsman USA mechanic set I bought in 1989. Don't get me wrong that Craftsman set got me through 30 years of wrenching just fine. But for the price to quality ratio and no hassle customer service, Tekton is great for me. I also bought a three Koken Z Series ratchets and their super shallow 3/8 metric socket set.
Most of my ratchets, open end box wrenches and 3/8 sockets are Snap-On. The rest is Sunex, Mac,Tekton, USA Craftsman, SK and I recently bought a Xtool D9 scan tool. Absolutely impressed with Xtool. True game changer with 99% dealer grade features. I agree, you don’t need all Snap-On. But they are some of the best quality out there. Hard to argue that!
I am selective about which Snap-On stuff I buy. My metric wrenches are Snap On and so is one of my pipe wrenches. My next one will be a torque wrench. With Snap-On, you get what you pay for; service is second to none. If you need rebuilds, adjustment and certification capabilities and calibration for tools, then Snap-On is worth the money. Otherwise, you can do really well with other brands.
@@CPthetooladdict thank you!! May I also add that brands such as Koken and the German brands are great. But, they are not workhorse tools. It is incredibly difficult to get them serviced or replaced. The Koken 3/8ths in a 1/4 body is great for something like sparkplugs or Nissan Altima V6 or Maxima water pumps; limited clearance applications. I would consider using it on V12 applications and Jeep V6 spark plugs
For screwdrivers my favorite handle design is the Hard Handle Tekton. I'm not a fan of the newer ergo handles, I have probably tried a dozen different styles, none of them feel comfortable to me. Other than my Snap On I always grab the Tektons. American made and excellent design, what more could you want. Thanks for the video brother.
WERA screwdrivers feel the best in my hand, compared to all the other popular brands. I grew up with the old Acetate-handle Craftsman drivers, and still have a few in my work tool bags for beaters - they're great beaters. I have a lot Klein, but really love my ratcheting WERA for every day use at work. The oddball in my troubleshooting tool pouch is an HVAC 9-in-1 screwdriver from Hilmor - honesty my favorite, go-to that I have settled on for daily use - the 'rounded-square' handle feels great, holds up to refrigerant oil, and the bits stay in place. I choose it over all of Klein's mutli-drivers.
This guy rocks. Speaks totally from experience. Some interesting points: co-branding, a lot of big names buy from another manufacturer and just slap their name on it, and then you see people argue which widget is better when it’s the same manufacturer. My thoughts, why do you keep tools that you think suck. Eg SK. ? I would get confused with so many similar sockets. I would like to see you review some German brand tools like Hazet which are made. In Germany for the aerospace and auto industries. Especially bespoke for Mercedes bmw etc.
I've also got several different brands of ratchets but I'm pretty loyal to my snap on dealer so he treats me really well on pricing so it doesn't make sense for me to buy used. I know not everyone has a dealer like I do but sometimes it makes sense to stay loyal to your dealer and at some point he may hook you up.
This is a true statement. Snap-On dealer in my area but refuses to stop by. According to him, our guys are lookers not buyers. He's chasing the big dollar spenders. Wont even stop by once a month to hand out a flyer. We have Cornwell and Mac that stop by. They take care of the crew. Might peddle alot of Taiwan tools these days but we still have a job to do regardless of what tools we have available to buy. I cant go to my boss and refuse to do a job because I wont buy the tool due to it being foreign made. Give your business to the truck that treats you with respect.
@@chrisp174 I badly wish we had a Mac/matco dealer in my area of Philly... The Snap-On dealer ain't bad, but the promos and deals I see online are normally better with Mac/matco in my opinion 👌
Wright Tool WrightGrip wrenches are solid Made in USA wrenches, that I feel like folks tend to forget about. More of an industrial brand, but at a decent cost.
Mechanic for 7 years 12k spent on snap on I can honestly say I’ve stopped buying snapon almost completely very few things I buy from them , tools are great for the most part unfortunately alot of them are not manufactured in USA and the sad thing is not only are they made over seas there severely over priced for non American there interests rates are criminal the convenience of having a tool guy isn’t really worth it. I’d rather drive to the store and return it myself get a new one and from a brand that preaches American then manufactures overseas even if there made to snap on spec it’s not worth it why pay a ridiculous price for non American when you can pay a way lesser price from another tool brand made in a foreign country. Sadly that’s how everything is anymore my advise to new mechanics don’t start with there tools you will save alot of money most tool company’s have warranty’s on there tools if it gets the job done ,holds up well and dosnt break the bank it’s a good tool.
My shop provides unior and while I own some Snap-on for personal use and it took me snapping 3 unior adapters 1/2 to 3/8 to do a job my 3/8 drive Snap-on didn’t bat an eye at
Snap on is nice if you work in a shop,, I work in a mine, tools get lost they fall in mud water and belly pans need to be seen again. That’s not a place you take snap on stuff.. I think 1/2 of my tools are all mixed brands from yard sale...I’ve probably lost more then a dozen 9/16 wrench and crescent wrench’s.
I have been a long time Snap-on fanboy but since my local dealer offered me some premium tools that had "CHINA" stamped into them , I haven't bought a single piece since. Good luck with your selling out guys. Eventually your previous good reputation will stop paying out and the money men will fuck off to the next exploitation leaving nothing of value on their wake. This is how you know you have been cheated.
For me I’d buy a 1/4” 3/8” & 1/2” breaker bar/ratchet. Then one of each w a torque wrench. For me one can get on Facebook, & buy a ton of used snap on wrenches that might just need a rebuild kit. Other than that idk. I’ve got a few husky ratchets that have done me well for the last 3yrs of beating.
klein tools. they don't make the best of everything though several of their products are about as good as it gets. pricing is fair and they're made in America. they're literally the Snap-on of the electrical trade. by the way automotive mechanics are the kings of the tool world. (I'm not am automotive mechanic).
Koken socket set, Toptul screwdrivers and spanner set, King Tony offset spanner, Knipex Pliers, Milwaukee Power Tools, etc. Coming from a dude that work on-highway trucks.
WRIGHTGRIP 2.0 wrenches are without doubt ... the BEST wrenches on the market . And I have them ALLL - Snap On, Matco , Mac , Proto , Stahlwille , etc , etc. Talking combination wrenches here. Been doing it 50 years.
Reason Number one, I am a gun and metal Smith. I may consider snap on if I need high chrome carbon steel for a project and can find busted snap on hand tools... Maybe 🤔
I have quite a lot of SnapOn stuff, love the quality, finish etc but highly overpriced. Do the same damn job with MAC, MATCO. I liked the old Craftsman stuff, back in the day when I was doing heavy wheel in Bosnia (contractor US Army) would come home on R&R and go to Killeen Texas to the Sears store with whatever stuff had broken. They knew the time of year I'd be there and everything was covered one for one and never a question, Never. Customer service is King. SnapOn of late had become a pain in the ass in that area. My SnapOn dealer that I knew/dealt with and my neighbor has since died. Yes I miss his good sense and manner. That's my 2cents worth.
CP The Tool Addict I had no idea about their customer service as I’ve never had to warranty any thing from them,this is good information when a guy is looking at different tool companies. Maybe someone should make a video about the the different companies warranty policies and customer service good or bad.
Every big brand has their stuff made everywhere since we were able to ship efficiently enough. It makes sense because in general one place pumping out screw drivers is making better screwdrivers than a place that does wrenches and screwdrivers. Even Snap-On does this. Their hammers aren’t made by the same people that make their cordless power tools. Every brand has a stable of manufacturers behind them. Just have to decide how much shopping and hunting for comparable tools you want to do. Just don’t buy something that they obviously outsource and complain about its quality not being as high as their primary merchandise. Quality varies and looking beyond the brand has been the game we play since Craftsman took off running with it.
Reason #1. Snap-On will not warranty their lifetime warranty tooks without a receipt. Name any mechanic who has one from 30 years ago. I'm retired and do work on the side. Many broken sockets and Snap-On will do NOTHING. Snap-On is just a tool mob.
@@CPthetooladdict Not at all sir. I live just outside of Chicago. I got out of the dealer back in 1998 for a better career. I have a coffee can full of sockets. I have been to at least four Snap-on trucks to get mh broken sockets exchanged. Every one of them same story, you need a receipt or we will not warranty the items. Called Buffalo Grove office, said I have to take it to a tool truck to get exchanged. Told them my story on what's going on. Said nothing they can do, it is up to the tool salesman to make the decision. November 2022, went to Rockford Illinois to meet up with a mechanic friend at his shop to get my broken tools exchanged. That Snap-On salesmen/tool guy said same thing, BUT if I had been working as a mechanic, he could do something for me. Told the guy I retired from being a mechanic and work for a class one railroad, said sorry I cant help you. So yes a great laugh and a coffee can full of useless broken sockets. Take care John A 60193
Hello from 🇦🇺. I like your honesty, you get a sub from me. No affiliation just experience from wrenching. Down here Repco and Sidchrome used to be our budget quality gear but over the last decade the prices have gone up and quality down. Love my Snap On ratchets with an old Australian made Repco socket and the old soft handle Snap On screwdrivers from before the instincts, I found you could get a real good grip on them and no chemical could eat the rubber. I haven't seen Mac or Matco here but I see yous in the US rate their stuff pretty highly.
What about the icon Quinn digital angle capable 1/2 drive torque wrenches. They are like $350 what’s a cheaper option that’s still good quality? I got some of their doyle cobra pliers warrantied yesterday had them for two years before the teeth got stripped u know of a better option for $30-60 I’ve had luck with some titan pliers but couldn’t find them in adjustable cobra form
Honestly in my opinion from years I actually gave away all my snap-on screwdrivers in favor of the wera chisel drive I have almost every chisel drive screwdriver that wear a makes and you know what even if they didn't make chisel drive I would still choose the wera over the snap-on I think there are Betty quality screwdriver for a quarter of the price can that packs his pliers and many ways are better than the snap-ons not all of them but enough of them vampire tools and where there's so many great German brands that you could go with there's so many great Japanese brands like koken vim tools make some of the best bits in the industry most of them are actually rebranded OTC makes most of the specialty tools for the tool trucks the list could go on and if you want a great tool at a fraction of the price and KCtools has a list of a lot of great German companies that make great quality tools... Lisle before I buy a specialty tool I'll almost always try to see if I can find one off of Lisle or OTC
Hey bud! Great video as always. Would you recommend Capri impact sockets metric set? I’m buying M18 mid torque and want decent impact sockets for the impact. But there are so many different options out out there, it’s tough to choose
harbor freight pittsburgh impact sockets are a great value. supplement them with sunex for the sizes missing or needed and enjoy spending the rest of your money on other tools.
I tooled up in the early ‘90 with Mac and SnapOn. In about 2000 I added two 3/8 Matco rachets. Resently I bought some Williams Super Torque Combination wrenches to fill in some holes over 19mm, a set of Tekton long rachet wrenches and sets Vim Torq , Tripple square and hex bits. Also a Milwaukee right angle impact wrench. Back in the ‘90 and2000 quality tools were only found on trucks or pawn shops but the internet has made is possible to buy excellent quality tools at moderate prices. If I was doing a complete tool up today I would avoid the overpriced truck tools. The exception being a set of SnapOn metric Speed wrenches as I love to use them and actually reach for them first. All battery power tools would be Milwaukee.
Asked my dealer for 1/4 set of chrome sockets showed me fdx and non fdx, I asked what's the difference, and he said "the fdx comes with more sizes". So I bought them used them as regular sockets and realized quickly that I hated them. Bought the 1/4 blue power promo from Cornwell and now I have the fdx chilling in the back. I love what they can do but using them as a daily driver socket just doesn't work out.
Thanks for the videos CP. My family loves them. I intentionally bought the Vessel JIS (900 series, NOT the jaws fit tip) for the Toyotas I own/work on. Curious why you calling out Vessel's JIS as something not to get?
I agree with the customer service tip! I spend alot of money on the Snap-On truck because my dealer is a genuine dude! I used to spend alot of money on the Mac truck but I changed shops and the dealer here is a grouchy old swindler.
I love my snap on ratchets but my capri sockets have lasted the abuse I’ve had to put them through and their wrenches are super close to snap on wrenches in quality and strength
100% about customer service! It’s nice having your ratchet in your favorite color, or the newest whatever, but when there is trouble, you gotta be able to turn to your guy and get it fixed!
Good job cp. I like texton for the service. Have some old us made craftsman pro which look very much like Mac they have work well over the years. I agree about snap on.
As a snapon employee I can say we definitely make jokes about how even working for the company we can't afford the tools lol that being said I can't speak for all 3 plants but at mine we definitely take that seriously and do our absolute best to insure every single part no matter how big or small is made to our strict quality standards we know the customer has cheaper options so we take pride in our customers choosing us and do our best to ensure they have a tool that will last them. We are not perfect of course but as far as factory jobs it's the lowest percentage of bad parts making it outside the plant I've ever seen we are typically good at finding the quality issues ourselves before it makes it out and we take alot of pride in that too
Thanks for taking the time to share this wish more employees would it's sad that people attack the brand with no remorse for the people that work there who care.
I have a few snap on hand tools and a bunch of other top tier brands and snap on is definitely very very high quality maybe the best
@@kwmiked that is bullshit I'm sorry you had that issue. Sockets are definitely made at my plant but they aren't packaged or put in a kit at my plant crates of the same socket go out to another plant to be put together packaged ect. I agree when you are paying our prices the last thing you want is any damage, cosmetic issues,or just not having what you needed especially if it's a common size needed. I'm sorry you had that issue and I wish I was someone in the company that could correct those issues for you because you shouldn't be expected to settle for anything short of excellence from our tools. As for the tool change I hate to hear it but I understand we aren't everyones Brand of choice although we definitely want to be thank you for your business and I hope we can still be the brand of choice for another tool and hopefully we won't let you down in the future.
@@rayixon7890 I'm sure alot of our power tools and stuff are probably made over seas definitely aren't made at my location I can say all the steal used is American steal on top of that rachets sockets hammers screwdrivers bits and much more are definitely still made here in the US as for some of the plastic handles and stuff Im not sure there origin I know on a corporate level we have two sister plants franchise wise we are global so it some components may be from over seas but most hand tools are made in the US
I have had several quality control issues with some of the tools I bought from snap on shop website over the last month. They did send me new tools though so I can't complain too much however for that kind of money I shouldn't have had to go through that.
I got halfway through the video and realized you love snap on and want to not like them and not spend the money, but love there products!! Lol
Exactly CP, great video. Snap On makes some great products, but MAN are they expensive! People think I hate the brand, but that's not the case. I only hate their prices. lol
Their impact sockets are a little soft I think. That's what always wore out fastest for me from them.
Their ratchets, wrenches and chrome sockets are fantastic if one can afford them.
I think tekton is a pretty good brand. I used them before I went high end with ratchets. The best customer service I've had with any company by far.
@@homelesszaya.6548 I would concur with what you said. I bought a set of picks just because to see how they were. Not impressed, but not disappointed either. I think their combination wrenches and socket sets are where its at. They offer a great discount when ordered direct from them and bigger discounts on sets then you can find on any of the other sites like amazon. I use them as a dealer technician and have had people ask where I got them because they are such great complete sets without skips.
Lol that's why I fixed my AC in my Dodge Dakota a couple months ago when it was chilly out. Parts are available then and it's easier to work in the cool weather. Great video!
Smart man for sure!!!! You get stuff man thats why I dig you brother!!!
I missed your live stream last night, one of these Fridays I was wondering if I can get on a Livestream with you guys?
One day it hits you
I'm working really hard and the only one making money around here is the tool truck guy
Dude you didn't mention the hypertough tools! Snap on has nothing on hypertough!!
Lmao!!!!
My father owned a garage for over 60 years and used SnapOn tools almost the entire time. For most of that time period SnapOn was far superior to all other tool brands. Lesser brand tools have gotten better in recent years and there are good and bad to them. If you are working as a mechanic then you are trying to make a living, and so it can help your income by not buying the most expensive tool for every use, pick and choose which tools to spend more on. Using SnapOn is a luxury but for most uses other brands can work well enough.
I had a small set of SnapOn that I was carrying in my car. I finally realized they were worth too much to risk losing so I bought a set of Craftsman and found out that they worked well enough for most uses.
Another advantage to SnapOn- in my father's area SnapOn was the only brand operating a regular tool truck. If a tool broke then when the truck came by every week they would exchange for a new tool with no problems. You're not out any time and you can keep working and making money. With other brands you have to drive back to the store and hassle with the manager and you might or might not get a replacement, worst case you have to mail it in.
Stahllwille from Germany's chrome alloy sockets are much better than modern Snap-On they last much longer.
We use snap on exclusively for hand tools in the Air Force and I love ‘em there is obviously a huge difference working with snap on at work and working with cheaper tools at home but you do not need to take a loan out for snap on tools if you’re a pro technician or a serious hobbiest looking to upgrade you can get every single thing done with different tools I had little too no mechanical experience prior to becoming an aircraft mechanic and 3 years later as long as I got what I need I can get it done so can you
I'm so happy I bought the Autel mx808. For 500 bucks. It does more then some of the expensive MAC scanner we have in the shop. Every tech should have there own scan tool. Doesn't have to be tool truck brand
That was a very smart move no doubt!!
I'm either getting that or the xtool d8
@@Apolloneek If you can pay a little more for the D9. I had the Xtool D8 which is phenomenal but the newest D9 will blow your mind!
I feel like snap-on makes sense for only very certain things if you need the absolute best, but there are a lot of things where it's hard to justify the premium. For instance I think their ratchets are some of the best in the business and honestly, the FLF80A isn't even that expensive at MSRP compared to its competitors from Matco, SK, Mac, etc. And their sockets and wrenches are definitely some of the best out there, if also very pricey. But like, hard handled screwdrivers? Basic needle nose pliers? Personally I look elsewhere.
ratchets and flare wrench and some hand tools I only buy Snappy. Their new neck light is pretty nice bc it's detachable. The EZ and others are not.
I'd tell any tech starting out what I was told:
"Buy impact sockets first".
My first sockets I bought was the complete deep set 1/2" impact from snap-on. Expensive, but I've only wore out my 19mm in 20 years since I bought them. That said, I'd get Milwaukee's impact sets if I had to do it again. So many options now for tools than there was 20+ years ago.
I got a Carlyle flex head 3/8" Dr. that is becoming my go-to even over my snappys and I love my snappys.
I am an electrical contractor and the reason I would shy away from Milwaukee hand tools is not because of quality (I have never bought any of their hand tools) but because I don't have faith in their long term availability in the market place. Milwaukee has been quick to innovate but they also seem to be jumping on the gimmick bandwagon and trying to get move away from their core business. I have no doubt that 20 years from now specialty mechanic brand tools will still be available for warranty and service. Milwaukee is a Chinese owned company and there is no telling what parts or tools will be available for repairs or warranty 5 years from now let alone 20.
@@SillyPutty3700 I can agree to an extent there, but my comment was to the guys just getting their feet wet in the profession. If you decide to make a career out of it, by all means spend some more money and invest in better brands of tools along the way. But I've seen so many guys get hooked on the tool trucks and are a slave to them forever.
It makes it harder to be successful when you're starting out trying to build up a tool collection buying off the truck and I believe it's why so many leave the profession. If it's a tool you use everyday and it's making you money, awesome, go get the best one. I just know how quickly a guy can become a slave to the $50 a week payment plan.
What do you recommend for wrenches ? That's all I need left
I have that ratchet too, it's been a good tool for years. I'm the same, all these snap on ratchets but I always reach for the Carlyle. I have the fixed head long 1/2 ratchet too, a screw fell out and I couldn't find one to replace it. So I warrantied it, no issues even though it was only missing a screw. Brand new ratchet for free. Hard to beat that, snap on would order a backordered rebuild kit lol
@@Apolloneek Pittsburgh makes a decent long wrench set, 10mm-32mm. If you want USA made with a flank drive end, wrightgrip is as good as snap on.
I've been tossing around the idea of buying one of those yukon boxes for under 500, and using my Pittsburgh stuff at work. I've been wrenching professionally everyday out of a steel cart and Pittsburgh tool set, wenches and ratchets. No problems with any of my HF stuff. I have snap on , Matco, and a big box sitting at home waiting to go to work, but I feel as though all that's not really needed. I like the cheap stuff more actually, save the snap on bill for a vacation.
i am a prof mechanic. I prefer my Pittsburgh over snap on. snap is a rip off.
Im Australian. I own snap on tools and as a shareholder. And I will always buy Snap On and American made because it keeps people in jobs.
I love snapon tools. But it’s just too expensive. Like you said there are a lot of great options. I use Sunex impact sockets, Milwaukee wrenches, and various other brand tools.
What rachets
I use gearwrench and Tekton ratchets
@@stevensokolowski3219 I have 90% snap on ratchets but bought a Tekton to try in 3/8. Thing is badass not gonna lie
Are sunex chrome sockets good
@@BySixa I only use their impact sockets. But I imagine they are. Everything else I have used by Sunex is good
Almost all tool companies make their tools in China. Almost all have lifetime warranties. No reason to sell your soul for truck-bought tools.
Buy Icon, Tekton, Craftsmen, and Husky, and you still most likely won't break them unless you are using them in ways that they aren't intended for. Harbor freight is everywhere, Home Depot is everywhere, Lowes is everywhere.
Most of America is 20 minutes away from one of these stores. All have amazing tools that don't require a second mortgage to pay for.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Snap On hand tools and always will. But nowadays there are tons of options that are 99-95% as good for 1/3 of the cost. Believe it or not Icon has really impressed me with their durability and performance. The Torque Test Channel puts their wrenches 3rd behind Snap On and another company. I definitely agree. But Gearwrench is good too. Texton is decent. The list goes on.
I use Quinn Sockets and Pittsburgh ratchets every day and have zero issues! One breaks I take it in and they give me a new one.
Lmao you Definitely are a liar.
@@CPthetooladdict Yah, Pittsburgh is junk.
I'm a diesel mechanic, and the hand tool brands that I use are Irwin, Milwaukee, Gearwrench, and ICON (Harbor Freight). I have never destroyed a tool. My 3/8's sockets are Milwaukee and my 1/2 inch sockets and my ratchet are Gearwrench. My pliers are Irwin and Gearwrench. I have ICON hand tools for everything else miscellaneous like a scraper, and a lamp. The only Snap-On that I use is the long-handle 3/8's and the long-handle 1/2-inch flex-head ratchets. I cannot find another company that makes such a good ratchet at those lengths.
Dude, check out Knipex pliers. By far THE best pliers out there. Absolutely worth the price
Sockets are not Sockets if you did research you would know this being a simpleton and making basic statements like this is however a fact I have spent hrs of my time understanding metallurgy and manufacturing processes broaching stamping coatings there is a difference and knowledge is in fact something that people like to glaze over because they are selfish and just want a cheap tool if that's all you care about then just say it don't try and push your narrative on others. I will respect honesty over blatant negative comments.
A guy cant go wrong with snap-on tools..expensive yes but then we take pride in our shit and maybe want to hand it down to our sons/daughters...hate the price but love the products
I love my Snap On, but you'll find quick how much I love HF Impact sockets. I have piles and piles of HF Impact sockets, put them on the biggest baddest impacts on the market... Use them in the press as press adapters. Still waiting for one to fail on me. The day it happens the world will know.
I just that more of snap-on is being made outside of the America but still charging and arm n a leg
Look I am a aircraft mechanic and I don’t need snap on
Cool story
100% right, Snap On sells a service, and good service ain’t cheap. If you need good tools and want to save some money, there’s plenty available online.
Amen nailed it!!
many yrs ago , back in the late 80's i picked up a truck load of tools in tx . i think it was dallas but been a lot of loads of freight since then .lol . my pick up was at the sk tools warehouse . i had 3 stops on that load . first was a sears distribution center in kansas . 25% of the load was craftsman tools . the next was a sk tools distributor in indiana . 25% of the load . and the last was chicago and the rest of the load . it was the main snapon tools warehouse ! found out sk made the tools for sears and snapon . just a nicer finish and name in the mold used for casting ! i started getting sk after that load , much cheaper and same warranty !
Best value in tools today come from Taiwan... They won't sell junk and have real pride in their workmanship. Everyone loves Snap-On but realistically only pro's can afford or justify them. Great review!!!!!
I do agree we have lost the market in the usa
When it comes to flare nut spanners I have tried most brands cheap and expensive most of which I ended up giving away (Some of the better ones were cheap Taiwanese ) . Snap-On are the best and don't open up even when using 11/16 on a 17mm fitting. The 5/8 -11/16 Snap-On I bought in 1983 has never failed me yet.
I have a few Koken ratchets I've promoted to front line daily drivers... very nice stuff. Even have one of their little 3/8" drive 3753SM do it all 'Multi Purpose Short Ratchets' that's proven to be _far_ more useful than expected. I've been reaching for it over a stubby for a good while now.
Absolutely they are fantastic!!
I can appreciate that you are like myself in that we both clean our tools off before putting them away. There are times where it takes me 15 minutes to get everything cleaned off and placed back in their appropriate spot (after a bigger repair job) but it’s a great habit to have. Who likes working with dirty tools? Not me.
I don't like being completely filthy the older I get and 1000% agree Dave it's easier to maintain than wait till it's completely destroyed
I agree it’s way better to work with clean tools. Also by regularly cleaning and putting your tools away after a job, you seldom loose tools because if your toolbox is organized , you see which tool is missing. This gives you time to retrieve the tool , before the car drives away.👍
im a new sub do a vid for new tecks and in tech school wish i had this to watch . please
I would like to see brand x half inch pin type universal of any brand who can stop my 30 yr old snap-on. Never broken. When it comes to ratcheting tools snap-on makes the best, have only seen snap-on wratchets fail in the. Lock down position never free flow.
I love Mac sockets. I have 90% from eBay. And 75% of my sockets are Mac. I sold my snapon sockets metrics a decade ago for Grey Duo Sockets after Eric the Car guy recommendation.
As far as wrenches dude I'm right with you on all points. Love Snappy wrenches. My sk were a had to get jumbo set for a job and now I've been replacing them with Hazet and Facom.
But my a/c worked last year when it was hot it should work this year classic farmer quote it worked when I put it away in the shed end of last season
Lmao thats so true Kelly if I had a nickel lol
For that ratchet with the slick handle, use some x-tube heat shrink on the handle. It's chemical resistant and it's really grippy. You need to try one of those Proto, MAC, or Facom Palm control ratchets. Thanks for the video.
The price !
I have a task master ratchet made in Japan I bought in 1978 I still have the whole set. Most of my tools I have had for years used everyday for 25 years. I have some snapon that are nice but I have britool, teng,sk and bacho, all good.
I don’t own one Snap On
Tool and never will. I am
Not a professional mechanic and have never been inside a Snap On truck although I have
Seen them at the local
Dealerships. For my money there are better
Tool values out there!
It’s your money spend
It the way you want.
Good luck finding topul in us. I have thier 1/4 long ratchet and slim wrench. Any good sources
Jmtoolco.com
My #1 reason for not buying alot of snap on is my goal is to retire as a mechanic at 50 in 8 more years. I love wrenching and it's my dream job but this job beats your body up
Those gearwrench deep sockets broaching is deeper than the once I have. Mine are shallow broached. ??????
Interesting are they older probably when they were made better
everytime the ratchet drawer opens its like the sunshine coming up on the horizon love that drawer. i have been extensively updating my tools and have been buying a wide variety of tools but when you have a snap on mac in your hand just makes you smile. thanks for the video as always! always enjoy watching the tool videos.
Thanks for sharing!
I know exactly what you mean on the sockets, sometimes you have to stuff scrap paper or something in it so the nut sets closer to the end of the socket.
CP do a review of the Amazon tools
Bought me 4 sets of impact sockets from gp 17 years ago. Never broke 1 socket for the money they cant be beat. Same with my usa made knuckle saver 2 wrenches from mac.
Cp you should try tekton sockets
I paid 220 for the 3/8 impact set and I can honestly say that they're really nice
Not only did I get a set from 1/4 to 1 inch but also I have 6 to 24 mm
In both deep and shallow
Plus they include 3 6 & 10 in extension with a swivel
I have them also search my vids or Playlist
As a DIYer I just bought the Tekton bundle (1/4, 3/8 and 1/2) to upgrade the Craftsman USA mechanic set I bought in 1989. Don't get me wrong that Craftsman set got me through 30 years of wrenching just fine. But for the price to quality ratio and no hassle customer service, Tekton is great for me.
I also bought a three Koken Z Series ratchets and their super shallow 3/8 metric socket set.
Most of my ratchets, open end box wrenches and 3/8 sockets are Snap-On. The rest is Sunex, Mac,Tekton, USA Craftsman, SK and I recently bought a Xtool D9 scan tool. Absolutely impressed with Xtool. True game changer with 99% dealer grade features. I agree, you don’t need all Snap-On. But they are some of the best quality out there. Hard to argue that!
The Klutch 93 impact piece set from Northern Tool is fantastic. Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, it gets no better than this.
I dont buy much at harbor freight but for $90 bucks I bought a set of sae 1/4 to 1" wrenches and love them so far
I am selective about which Snap-On stuff I buy. My metric wrenches are Snap On and so is one of my pipe wrenches. My next one will be a torque wrench. With Snap-On, you get what you pay for; service is second to none. If you need rebuilds, adjustment and certification capabilities and calibration for tools, then Snap-On is worth the money. Otherwise, you can do really well with other brands.
Great point!
@@CPthetooladdict thank you!! May I also add that brands such as Koken and the German brands are great. But, they are not workhorse tools. It is incredibly difficult to get them serviced or replaced. The Koken 3/8ths in a 1/4 body is great for something like sparkplugs or Nissan Altima V6 or Maxima water pumps; limited clearance applications. I would consider using it on V12 applications and Jeep V6 spark plugs
I wonder what do you think about the equivalent VIM Tools
Vim is rebrand stuff not that impressive
For screwdrivers my favorite handle design is the Hard Handle Tekton. I'm not a fan of the newer ergo handles, I have probably tried a dozen different styles, none of them feel comfortable to me. Other than my Snap On I always grab the Tektons. American made and excellent design, what more could you want.
Thanks for the video brother.
WERA screwdrivers feel the best in my hand, compared to all the other popular brands.
I grew up with the old Acetate-handle Craftsman drivers, and still have a few in my work tool bags for beaters - they're great beaters.
I have a lot Klein, but really love my ratcheting WERA for every day use at work.
The oddball in my troubleshooting tool pouch is an HVAC 9-in-1 screwdriver from Hilmor - honesty my favorite, go-to that I have settled on for daily use - the 'rounded-square' handle feels great, holds up to refrigerant oil, and the bits stay in place. I choose it over all of Klein's mutli-drivers.
This guy rocks. Speaks totally from experience. Some interesting points: co-branding, a lot of big names buy from another manufacturer and just slap their name on it, and then you see people argue which widget is better when it’s the same manufacturer.
My thoughts, why do you keep tools that you think suck. Eg SK. ? I would get confused with so many similar sockets.
I would like to see you review some German brand tools like Hazet which are made. In Germany for the aerospace and auto industries. Especially bespoke for Mercedes bmw etc.
Thank you for the opportunity 🙏
@@CPthetooladdict. And wright tools tools too, as American as you can get, no Chinese parent company, family owned
Wright carries a brand called Cougar that is Asian made just a heads up.
Sockets are easy to lose that's why I wouldn't do snap on sockets
Thank you! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️
I've also got several different brands of ratchets but I'm pretty loyal to my snap on dealer so he treats me really well on pricing so it doesn't make sense for me to buy used. I know not everyone has a dealer like I do but sometimes it makes sense to stay loyal to your dealer and at some point he may hook you up.
This is a true statement. Snap-On dealer in my area but refuses to stop by. According to him, our guys are lookers not buyers. He's chasing the big dollar spenders. Wont even stop by once a month to hand out a flyer. We have Cornwell and Mac that stop by. They take care of the crew. Might peddle alot of Taiwan tools these days but we still have a job to do regardless of what tools we have available to buy. I cant go to my boss and refuse to do a job because I wont buy the tool due to it being foreign made. Give your business to the truck that treats you with respect.
@@chrisp174 I badly wish we had a Mac/matco dealer in my area of Philly... The Snap-On dealer ain't bad, but the promos and deals I see online are normally better with Mac/matco in my opinion 👌
Wright Tool WrightGrip wrenches are solid Made in USA wrenches, that I feel like folks tend to forget about. More of an industrial brand, but at a decent cost.
Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible night. Much love and RESPECT
Hope you are well tim I appreciate your comment always!!
Snap on Mac tools Cornwall token I have on my tool box worst service snap on
Back in the 80s i put the snap on mans kid through college. I still like playing with good tools
.thank you cp.
MAYHEW CATS PAWS SCREWDRIVERS are the BEST
Mechanic for 7 years 12k spent on snap on I can honestly say I’ve stopped buying snapon almost completely very few things I buy from them , tools are great for the most part unfortunately alot of them are not manufactured in USA and the sad thing is not only are they made over seas there severely over priced for non American there interests rates are criminal the convenience of having a tool guy isn’t really worth it. I’d rather drive to the store and return it myself get a new one and from a brand that preaches American then manufactures overseas even if there made to snap on spec it’s not worth it why pay a ridiculous price for non American when you can pay a way lesser price from another tool brand made in a foreign country. Sadly that’s how everything is anymore my advise to new mechanics don’t start with there tools you will save alot of money most tool company’s have warranty’s on there tools if it gets the job done ,holds up well and dosnt break the bank it’s a good tool.
My shop provides unior and while I own some Snap-on for personal use and it took me snapping 3 unior adapters 1/2 to 3/8 to do a job my 3/8 drive Snap-on didn’t bat an eye at
Snap on is nice if you work in a shop,, I work in a mine, tools get lost they fall in mud water and belly pans need to be seen again. That’s not a place you take snap on stuff.. I think 1/2 of my tools are all mixed brands from yard sale...I’ve probably lost more then a dozen 9/16 wrench and crescent wrench’s.
Who makes a better micro torque wrench then snap-on? Because I am about to buy it like everyone else in my shop! LOL
I have been a long time Snap-on fanboy but since my local dealer offered me some premium tools that had "CHINA" stamped into them , I haven't bought a single piece since.
Good luck with your selling out guys. Eventually your previous good reputation will stop paying out and the money men will fuck off to the next exploitation leaving nothing of value on their wake. This is how you know you have been cheated.
For me I’d buy a 1/4” 3/8” & 1/2” breaker bar/ratchet. Then one of each w a torque wrench.
For me one can get on Facebook, & buy a ton of used snap on wrenches that might just need a rebuild kit.
Other than that idk. I’ve got a few husky ratchets that have done me well for the last 3yrs of beating.
klein tools. they don't make the best of everything though several of their products are about as good as it gets. pricing is fair and they're made in America. they're literally the Snap-on of the electrical trade. by the way automotive mechanics are the kings of the tool world. (I'm not am automotive mechanic).
What brand is green socket organizer? Around 5:30 of the video. Looks like 1/2 metric deep impacts. Thanks
Pick up a set of the yellow and black Wera screw drivers and I would bet you found your new favorite. Or at least I did.
Koken socket set, Toptul screwdrivers and spanner set, King Tony offset spanner, Knipex Pliers, Milwaukee Power Tools, etc. Coming from a dude that work on-highway trucks.
WRIGHTGRIP 2.0 wrenches are without doubt ... the BEST wrenches on the market . And I have them ALLL - Snap On, Matco , Mac , Proto , Stahlwille , etc , etc. Talking combination wrenches here.
Been doing it 50 years.
If a person spends a great amount of money on their equipment and their equipment made them their money back and a whole lot more what's the problem
Reason Number one, I am a gun and metal Smith. I may consider snap on if I need high chrome carbon steel for a project and can find busted snap on hand tools... Maybe 🤔
I have quite a lot of SnapOn stuff, love the quality, finish etc but highly overpriced. Do the same damn job with MAC, MATCO. I liked the old Craftsman stuff, back in the day when I was doing heavy wheel in Bosnia (contractor US Army) would come home on R&R and go to Killeen Texas to the Sears store with whatever stuff had broken. They knew the time of year I'd be there and everything was covered one for one and never a question, Never. Customer service is King. SnapOn of late had become a pain in the ass in that area. My SnapOn dealer that I knew/dealt with and my neighbor has since died. Yes I miss his good sense and manner. That's my 2cents worth.
Great Video!! I think one tool company that gets overlooked a lot is Wright tool
I have no love for wriight they are terrible with customer service
CP The Tool Addict I had no idea about their customer service as I’ve never had to warranty any thing from them,this is good information when a guy is looking at different tool companies.
Maybe someone should make a video about the the different companies warranty policies and customer service good or bad.
Every big brand has their stuff made everywhere since we were able to ship efficiently enough. It makes sense because in general one place pumping out screw drivers is making better screwdrivers than a place that does wrenches and screwdrivers. Even Snap-On does this. Their hammers aren’t made by the same people that make their cordless power tools. Every brand has a stable of manufacturers behind them. Just have to decide how much shopping and hunting for comparable tools you want to do. Just don’t buy something that they obviously outsource and complain about its quality not being as high as their primary merchandise. Quality varies and looking beyond the brand has been the game we play since Craftsman took off running with it.
Reason #1. Snap-On will not warranty their lifetime warranty tooks without a receipt. Name any mechanic who has one from 30 years ago. I'm retired and do work on the side. Many broken sockets and Snap-On will do NOTHING. Snap-On is just a tool mob.
Wrong you are a liar.
@@CPthetooladdict Not at all sir. I live just outside of Chicago. I got out of the dealer back in 1998 for a better career. I have a coffee can full of sockets. I have been to at least four Snap-on trucks to get mh broken sockets exchanged. Every one of them same story, you need a receipt or we will not warranty the items. Called Buffalo Grove office, said I have to take it to a tool truck to get exchanged. Told them my story on what's going on. Said nothing they can do, it is up to the tool salesman to make the decision. November 2022, went to Rockford Illinois to meet up with a mechanic friend at his shop to get my broken tools exchanged. That Snap-On salesmen/tool guy said same thing, BUT if I had been working as a mechanic, he could do something for me. Told the guy I retired from being a mechanic and work for a class one railroad, said sorry I cant help you. So yes a great laugh and a coffee can full of useless broken sockets.
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You can call snap-on and they will warranty almost anything I have no time to waste on your isolated incident that's baseless.
@@CPthetooladdict However my Kr1000 top and bottom boxes have been fine.
Hello from 🇦🇺. I like your honesty, you get a sub from me. No affiliation just experience from wrenching.
Down here Repco and Sidchrome used to be our budget quality gear but over the last decade the prices have gone up and quality down. Love my Snap On ratchets with an old Australian made Repco socket and the old soft handle Snap On screwdrivers from before the instincts, I found you could get a real good grip on them and no chemical could eat the rubber. I haven't seen Mac or Matco here but I see yous in the US rate their stuff pretty highly.
Knipex make the best side cutters and tung and groove pliers on the market. Hands down
Good video as always CP! Like you I still like my Snap On But I have many other brands in my toolbox that I love.
Absolutely thanks Mike hope the new shop is coming along well!!
What about the icon Quinn digital angle capable 1/2 drive torque wrenches. They are like $350 what’s a cheaper option that’s still good quality? I got some of their doyle cobra pliers warrantied yesterday had them for two years before the teeth got stripped u know of a better option for $30-60 I’ve had luck with some titan pliers but couldn’t find them in adjustable cobra form
Honestly in my opinion from years I actually gave away all my snap-on screwdrivers in favor of the wera chisel drive I have almost every chisel drive screwdriver that wear a makes and you know what even if they didn't make chisel drive I would still choose the wera over the snap-on I think there are Betty quality screwdriver for a quarter of the price can that packs his pliers and many ways are better than the snap-ons not all of them but enough of them vampire tools and where there's so many great German brands that you could go with there's so many great Japanese brands like koken vim tools make some of the best bits in the industry most of them are actually rebranded OTC makes most of the specialty tools for the tool trucks the list could go on and if you want a great tool at a fraction of the price and KCtools has a list of a lot of great German companies that make great quality tools... Lisle before I buy a specialty tool I'll almost always try to see if I can find one off of Lisle or OTC
Unfortunately snap on is only one that stops my dealership and firestone i worked,
Hey bud! Great video as always. Would you recommend Capri impact sockets metric set? I’m buying M18 mid torque and want decent impact sockets for the impact. But there are so many different options out out there, it’s tough to choose
harbor freight pittsburgh impact sockets are a great value. supplement them with sunex for the sizes missing or needed and enjoy spending the rest of your money on other tools.
I tooled up in the early ‘90 with Mac and SnapOn. In about 2000 I added two 3/8 Matco rachets. Resently I bought some Williams Super Torque Combination wrenches to fill in some holes over 19mm, a set of Tekton long rachet wrenches and sets Vim Torq , Tripple square and hex bits. Also a Milwaukee right angle impact wrench. Back in the ‘90 and2000 quality tools were only found on trucks or pawn shops but the internet has made is possible to buy excellent quality tools at moderate prices. If I was doing a complete tool up today I would avoid the overpriced truck tools. The exception being a set of SnapOn metric Speed wrenches as I love to use them and actually reach for them first. All battery power tools would be Milwaukee.
I like Tekton alot, but love Koken. Even their screwdrivers are nice.
Asked my dealer for 1/4 set of chrome sockets showed me fdx and non fdx, I asked what's the difference, and he said "the fdx comes with more sizes". So I bought them used them as regular sockets and realized quickly that I hated them. Bought the 1/4 blue power promo from Cornwell and now I have the fdx chilling in the back. I love what they can do but using them as a daily driver socket just doesn't work out.
7:58 put your 21 in the right place..my OCD is killing me
It's a spare it has no place lol
@@CPthetooladdict but the 21 peg right next to it is empty! 😛
Holy crap, I don't think you have enough wrenches...
Thanks for the videos CP. My family loves them.
I intentionally bought the Vessel JIS (900 series, NOT the jaws fit tip) for the Toyotas I own/work on. Curious why you calling out Vessel's JIS as something not to get?
I agree with the customer service tip! I spend alot of money on the Snap-On truck because my dealer is a genuine dude! I used to spend alot of money on the Mac truck but I changed shops and the dealer here is a grouchy old swindler.
What is the most comfortable ratcheting screwdriver? And thank you for giving 100% on your videos.
Any love for Nepros ratchets? Tekton also makes an excellent ratchet in their 90 tooth line.
Koken tools are great!! Appreciate the upload brother stay cool man it’s been hot a f here✌️
those Witte screwdrivers are great, i have the screwdrivers, short and long picks, and the precision screwdrivers.
I love my snap on ratchets but my capri sockets have lasted the abuse I’ve had to put them through and their wrenches are super close to snap on wrenches in quality and strength
100% about customer service! It’s nice having your ratchet in your favorite color, or the newest whatever, but when there is trouble, you gotta be able to turn to your guy and get it fixed!
Good job cp. I like texton for the service. Have some old us made craftsman pro which look very much like Mac they have work well over the years. I agree about snap on.