HARBOR FREIGHT NEW ICON TOOLS ARE EXPOSED WHOOPS!! I MADE IT IN AND OUT ALIVE!!
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EPAuto 46 Pieces 1/4-Inch and 3/8-Inch Drive Socket Set with 90 Tooth Reversible Ratchet
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Eric Schmidt is a crazy left winger - I wouldn't buy anything from hazard fraught.
Exactly 💯
Eric Smidt or Schmidt. Please elaborate cause I will stop shopping there
Smidt
@@heypeteyj hazard fraught is perfect for scum and the rest of the p##$$y hat wearing soyboys; just stay away from the rest of the big box stores - keeps the stink away.
@petejohnson6972 is an offended troll who hides like a typical liberal coward he was blocked and removed because he really is scum.
I work as a diesel mechanic and have been abusing my icon sets for two years now and have had not one issue. Everyone can buy what they want im just putting in my two cents having used these tools in my trade and they have performed just as good as any tool truck brand my coworkers have.
To all the haters in the world I have agood amount of ICON, only bought with 20% off coupons. I also have Dayton, Craftsman usa Snap on, Diamond and Williams. I appreciate all the tools I have and do not abuse any of them. My worst tool is a good and important as the worst. Be proud of what you have and use it to your best ability, I still enjoy watching your channel weather I agree or not. jb
I love this comment at least you understand it's just my opinion and not a judgment of who anyone is and what tools they buy!! Thank you very much!!
@@CPthetooladdictI am tired of opinions, I just want the truth and facts.
THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME well mostly, kinda, basically, almost. Lol
Thats how HF compares tools and usually everyone loves it what's wrong? Lmao
The handles looked the same to me!!
I bet if he would of went ahead and tried swapping out the internals but kept the outside plate the same, it would of transferred over.
Different handle, different switch, different head size, different finish, are they made in the same factory? Maybe, I'd even say probably. But they are not identical, merely similar
I work at a ford body shop, i can see how some snap on, mac tools etc. tools are goof to have. at the same time icon and the lifetime backed warranty is a great option and definitely for a new upcoming technician. i would rather spend less and have a good quality with lifetime over expensive and high apr tool truck pricing. icon is a good brand overall for this field.
EP Auto has a black case with a full 3/8 set from 8mm to 19mm deep and shallow as well as some SAE and a ratchet and extensions and wobble socket made in Taiwan and I have to tell you its great car kit very small size case with no wasted space, really awesome set. I was able to fit a gear wrench ratchet with a little modification to the case
CP opened the doors to that HF and the winds whispered **just as gooooddddd**
He knew he was in for the long haul
Lmao love this comment
you are hilarious, you keep saying these tool are identical and then you prove yourself wrong and then you repeat the identical speech and prove yourself wrong again in this short video. I love it. You are hilarious. enjoyed this very much, looking forward to more videos. keep up the good work
It's a harbor freight comparison that's what they do with snap-on all the time. They had to have some fun!! Lol
HarborFreight has changed. I use to consider them one time use only . But for true pros I would stick name brands .But honestly it seems everything is cheaper these days. I think for the diy guy or anyone not worshiping tools some of these if not most are fine .
Agreed. I'm a pro tech who has been quite happy with my icon gear. Only had to replace a single chrome socket i used a gun on, replaced over a lunch break no questions asked. Grew up with my dad going to HF back in the 90's and lemme tell you, it was utter cheap-azz dog shiite back then. Times have changed. I don't take crap based on the name stamped on my tools, especially from the old timer in the shop who still owes $6k for his outdated scanner he never uses but pays $100/week for. Icon simply works, and works well enough for a pro. Also, we lost our snappy guy due to problems with corporate, so the old timer is out of luck when all his shiite breaks. The warranty is only as good as the guy on the truck and when the guy on the truck quits; well there is no guarantee corporate will fill that slot. S-O hasn't visited out shop in 4 months. We have multiple guys with piles of warranty products needed. So exactly what are you paying 4-6X for?
”For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?“ Mark 8:36 NKJV
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”John3:16 NKJV
“that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”Romans10:9 NKJV
@@Bakedfrijoless why ? Are there not enough religious sites to post this on ?
@@matthew5471 eBay has a ton of obsolete SO scanners for sale . I guess they want to try anything to recoup some cash for the next payment.
I actually looked into some of those scanners. They are actually worthless in my opinion. And to make matters worse these sellers want to sell the keys piecemeal. I am diy so I bought a launch.
22 years turning wrenches, I'm done with tool trucks! Inevitably the tool breaks the day after the truck is at the shop, the next week the tool is not on the truck, two weeks after that the tool MIGHT show up. Ain't nobody got time for that!!!The amount of Harbor Freight tools in my box has increased over the years as I wait for my "quality" replacements to arrive several weeks later. Why would I pay 3-4 times as much for the same warranty and poorer quality service?! Don't even get me started on the tool boxes! 10k plus in debt on a home for your tools?! But whatever floats yer boat right?
I remember when I first started working on cars as a teenager I only bought 1/2 stuff because I thought it was the best by default. Now I never use it unless I have to lol. I use 3/8 and 1/4 stuff for almost everything
Woke up from an after work nap to a new CP video, WOOOO!
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I agree, the Icon back-drag - especially on the 1/4’s - is pretty bad; however, I’ve found that after using these for a few hundred rotations in either direction that they become much smoother.
Icon and Pitrsburgh ratchets both have lifetime warranties that are hassle free. That kit is a good deal though but I bet there is no warranty
Lifetime warranty on.those tools as well
What hand tool doesn’t have lifetime warranty?. You won’t sell a hand tool without one
As a comebacker to the auto repair business, and I have used harbor freight tools to build and maintain my son's racecar for the past six years. I can say I'm not opposed to or worry about using icon or Pittsburgh daily in the profession. I sold majority of my Mac and Snap-On stuff 13 years ago when i left the repair industry due to my wife having medical troubles with her pregnancy. I guess im just a small town lug that doesn't understand the hate / debate about hf and tool truck stuff. They both get the job done.
I have a 3/8" flex long handle and the flush cut side cutters. I like 'em, ain't had no issues.
HF is selling a Quinn 1/2" complete impact set in a blow molded case that I highly recommend. I'm not positive but it really looks like Quinn manufactures Milwaukee impact sockets, or vice versa, and they're damn good sockets. Nice, too.
Another thing I recently learned is HF Hercules brand cordless impacts are putting up some impressive numbers and they carry a five year retail return warranty. The batteries have a three year warranty. The big 1/2" is comparable to Milwaukee power. If I was starting over, I'd give them a shot.
Harbor freight is like 1/5 the cost of snap on. No comparison. Big surprise there. I buy all my tools from harbor freight and haven’t broken a single one yet and have been able to complete every single task while keeping a lot more of my hard earned cash and if one ever does break I can return it for a new one free of charge with no hassle.
Thanks for sharing love always wins ♥️
Also no waiting for the truck to come around!
So which tool brand would you recommend for a DIY home mechanic? I still have my old USA craftsman set but ratchets are pretty outdated. Nice thing about HF is you can walk in to exchange it if it breaks. New Craftsman stuff seems to be same quality as HF. Tekton is another option but online only. Also have a DeWalt 192 piece set that I keep in my truck. All made in Taiwan.
I personally like capri Tekton dynamic sunex MichaelPro these companies all charge fair prices and great online warranty services means I never have to waste my time buy and warranty with a click and a picture
Williams Snap-On. Not the tool truck.
@@paedahe4975 same thing I've been doing, keeping my 25+ year old cars running lol
@@CPthetooladdict any experience with the new Craftsman V-series (Facom)? I was looking forward to them but disappointed how they released the line and the limited sets and skipped sizes on the wrenches.
@@kwmiked Williams Taiwan versus Bluepoint Taiwan. I think Snap-On changes the label for those brands. Same plant in Taiwan.
Good video.. I do like my icon flex head ratchets quite a bit for the price and warranty. I have some snap on ones as well. I typically reach for the icons though. Had to warranty the 1/4 icon after a motor swap.. no questions asked just grabbed one and left. I believe there was a recall on the 1st generation ones. Had to warranty some snap on side cutters and wait 3 weeks and I don't think the guy was thrilled about me swapping them out
Thanks for sharing
Sounds like you have a scummy snapon dealer. They normally warranty those kinda tools no questions asked
Good video CP. But my icon comfort grip 3/8 is getting the job done for me and I haven’t had a need to replace it with another brand. I kinda want to get the 3/8 Wera zyclop set bcuz of the cool green color but I’ll keep waiting until this icon gives up. Love your videos
I'm happy your happy I have no problem with your choice I support you ❤️
I feel like you should of snapped a extension on the quarter inch rachet, just so it was clear that their wasn't any tomfoolery. I just went into harbor freight for the first time in over a year and grabbed a few things. They had some very nice looking xl racheting wrenches 20-25mm. $200 was a little steep though.
I should have I will do it the next video
”For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?“ Mark 8:36 NKJV
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”John3:16 NKJV
“that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”Romans10:9 NKJV
I was a friend of Allen Smidt and remember well when his son Eric had him removed from the company. Allen never got over that and when he had a heart attack his son never visited him before he passed. Eric bills himself as the founder of HF but in actuality he stole the company from his father. Employees used to be treated well but that changed drastically with Eric and his greed. I will never give them another penny.
I own Gear Wrench ratchets, and they have been working for me just fine.
Hey C.P. Great video! I really don’t use H.F. Tools. When I was coming up in the game, H.F. Was complete junk. The late 99’s early 2k’s. H.F’s tools have improved but I choose to spend my cash elsewhere for much of the reasons you mentioned in the video. Now, I do have and use tools from all manufacturers. Predominantly Snapy-T and Matco. This being said the ICON tool Line is really nice when the price of the item is compared. 40$ compared to 100+$$ is the bottom line for most. Especially the young dudes starting out. I have used and do own a few icon tools and they do hold up and are quite niece. Thanks again for the video!👍🤙
I prefer the Springfield flavor, but own a couple Ruger's to. Thanks for the video. Not gonna lie I just ordered one of the EPauto sets to throw in the wife's car so I'd have something to use just in case.
Good choice!
But a better car, must be a "Domestic"
Keep it up C.P. thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching
I did pick this kit up from your link below 🔗
Looks like father's day is coming early for my Pop's. 👍
Thanks appreciate the support hope your dad loves it tools are a great gift!!
I feel like you could hold most ratchets up and you could see a resemblance in all of them it doesn’t mean they came from the same company maybe someone is just getting a kickback if they sell the other set if I break one of those Amazon tools they’re not just gonna be replaced
Same manufacturer 1000%
only problem with the EPauto where are you going to return it when it breaks? something to think about?,i have an allen socket set by EPauto seems ok,only icon tools i own are the 1/4 deep set that are all right but i don't like the extra material that doesn't allow some studs to go in deeper.
I've returned and warranted through Amazon but they have a address listed on the link in my description also.
I can't lie that the EpAuto is a great deal, but I recently saw a video of somebody opening both ratchets up and looking at the internals. The EpAuto, while similar to the icon, had a smaller pawl, and maybe even two very small pawls (If I remember correctly) while the Icon had a single pawl that was a decent size. In the video, the reviewer concluded that the Icon looks like it'd hold up a lot more than the EpAuto.
Thats subjective I have a video coming out that will break this down more.. it's hard to argue the price for 40 bucks vs 200 it's 3x the price I don't think it's 3x the tool.
Great vid. I picked up a Williams (taiwan made) 3/8 ratchet set for like $35. Exactly the same as my Blue-Point sockets and ratchet.
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Hello again CP
Thank you for another Great Video 👍 Thank you for introducing me to EP Auto Tools. Again thank you 😊
No problem 👍
I cannot talk about the supplier for Harbor Freight but at one point I did work for Chervon in their office. What would happen they would put a run of tools and when that run was done the manufacturer would keep the stampings for the gears the bodies and everything and print their own sets at a cheaper price using much cheaper Steel also sometimes at the behest of the company itself they would set two identical sets of tools but paying $1.10 per pound for raw materials compared to 2.80 a pound for materials. same exact tools on the outside and inside. Different names and customers sold to.
Yes it's happened to me as well when I was a tool dealer
Take on Me playing on the radio. Hilarious.
I would rather buy tools from Amazon or direct from Tekton than HF or a truck. Icanget what I need second day without driving all over town. I have at least 10 rachets so if one breaks I use another. I have many SnapOn and Matco truck tools bought in the 1990’s but it’s been a long time since I stepped on a truck.
Thanks for sharing
If your in Colorado JAX farm stores carry Tekton.
I wish he would have opened it up. Maybe the gears would have been better on the Icon. Sometimes, you have to look under the hood to know what you have.
Been researching brands a bit. Im trying to figure out what is a good brand to go with for a decent mechanics set. Not planning on paying Snap-on/Mac price. IF you got maybe a top five picks you would go with for brands, that would be awesome. So I guess Im looking for a good mid to near top quality that wont break the bank that is a good option that isnt over the top in price. Was watching Project Farms channel, where he breaks/torture tests many brands. Seems almost all brands have weakness in either their wrenches and drives. Mostly done craftsman, and Its got me by, but want decent set that will hold up that is bigger. Seems many are being made by same makers with slight differences in looks. What do you think of the Duralast tools from AutoZone?
Gear wrench, capri, tekton, sunex, are all good quality brands in my experience been a heavy equipment tech for 5 years, started out with the above brands and have bought snap on since, but there wasn’t a thing wrong with the other brands I just wanted to “spoil myself”
I'll preface this by saying I don't really buy or enjoy harborfreight all that much ( i think the icon hose picks are the only harborfreight in my work box). Harbor freight has its place. My shop doesnt provide cconsumables so the ability to get cheap ones from HF really helps. HF also saved my bacon all the time when i was an apprentice in high school with no money. I also go there for cheap junk i only intend to use once or twice and in just about all those cases i feel i have more than gotten my moneys worth. I appreciate high quality professional tools, but i dont have a problem with HF. Honestly, if i was. DIYer, I would probably be there far more often.
Those icon hose picks are awesome. So awesome that 2 of them disappeared out of my box and never seen again 🤣 i dont think there's much wrong with harbor freight tools. There's certain things I dont go there for such as precision tools, punches, files, and ratchets. I absolutely hammer their 3/8 sockets and yet to have one break using them on my Cornwell rebrand IR9000 1/2 inch impact. Certain hand tools a splurge on every now and then on the tool truck but that gets expensive quick and imo the price isn't worth it most of the time.
Well here's the real test, break the ratchets and go see what the warranty process is like in the store, and through Scamazon.
For 35 dollars I can by 4 sets and still be money ahead without warranty just saying
@@CPthetooladdict an a nice pile of broken tools 😏
You literally walk in and get a new one. They scan it, and you leave.
Thanks for the tip, saving money is saving money!
Happy to help!
First time I have seen any video on this channel and I am a new subscriber. Very impressed with the information presented.
Thanks and welcome
Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible weekend. Much love and RESPECT
Thanks for the visit
I just bought the needle nose put them next to my snap on and man the icon are awesome $20 🤓impressed
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the info CP!
No problem 👍
How would you rank the GearWrench 90 tooth ratchets I’ve recently picked some up on sale and they’re great comparing them to my other coworkers who use snap on, Matco and Icon. I did my search and gearwrench was on the top of the list of being great and affordable
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CP, love your videos brother. You give us facts first then your opinion. I agree with for the most part....Snap on, Mac, Matco quality and strength are unmatched. Been a heavy truck mechanic for 30ish years. Some HF tools serve a great purpose, some I wouldn't dare to experiment with. Anyways, what's your knowledge/opinion about Vevor tools????
I appreciate that
A certain mechanic from a certain Japanese car dealership. Exposed this as well. And had the set with the same stamp markings along with the build. I believe their birthday is 01/03/87.
Can you make a video on icon vs sunex vs capri impact sockets? What makes capri better then sunex? There's not much info out there about sunex vs capri
I’ll keep using my Pittsburgh ones I have for years that are way cheaper then icons and haven’t failed me yet with same warranty.😂
Awesome love it
Thank you for sharing, I like to save where I can
I like people to save money also!!
CP, aren’t the Doye pliers the same as the MAC tool trucks carry?
No the macs are channel lock and faccom
Just wanted to say thanks and who makes the best most reasonable rebranded deep sockets
Sunex
Are the sockets icon sockets too?
I found out the hard way that if you want to warranty ONE socket, you must bring in the WHOLE set. Well I lost a socket so guess what? Can't get it warrantied. Never experienced that before at HF, for non-Icon tools it's a trouble free swap out.
Pretty dumb if you ask me and very poor warranty protocol
I think the one thing everyone here is missing is that all off these Asian ratchets are to some degree a Snap On Knock off. They're an obvious copy of the original Snap On design developed over 70 years ago.
The key to whether or not these cheaper ratchets are worth owning is whether or not they hold up to daily use in the real world. Any manufacturer can copy a design or blueprint but if its made from substandard materials or fails to follow the same design tolerances its either going to fail or simply fail to perform at the same level of the original.
Before I'd spend $70 on two ratchets from Harbor Freight, or any amount for a cheap Chinese tool I'd opt for a good used Snap On, Mac, Matco, or even Craftsman. I've pretty much built up the better part of my tool collection over the years by buying used, most of which I acquired at local flea markets, estate sales, and yard sales.
HF has a purpose, but I can't see them as a top quality tool supplier. I've always used HF tools as sort of the disposable tools in my tool box, their the wrenches that you grind or weld on to make a special too, their the tools you use when your working on a boat and likely to drop them into the deep. I don't see them as a good place to spend real money on tools that are nothing but polished Chinese copies.
It's so funny that only very few can understand like you!!
I'll admittedly call myself a harborfreight fan boy. But I've always felt that the icon line was over priced I bought gear wrench instead and have to admit it was a good idea I have one 3/8 drive snap-on set for those hard to reach spots everything else gets a pittsburgh on it the 3/8 swivel head is my go to
Well at least you can admit it and not be ashamed of it so I applaud you for sticking up for what you want!
I a harbor freight customer, been one for a long time. Even have the card.
Sorry for your loss?
That epauto looks creepily similar to my Carlyle 3/8" for darn sure
Subscribed once you talked about 2A support.
Great video also 👍
Awesome, thank you!
I have never seen a guideline for comments in a RUclips Channel, but I understand. I also work on the Beretta9MMUSA Channel. You do good work here Sir, as I just started a Tool Channel too. Stay Safe out there Gents. Good to hear you back the 2A! Another Awesome thing about you! It matters my friend.
B9USA Sr….. Rick.
Well said
Ok so the only thing i can say about the Icon 3/8" ratchet is. So i needed to get a chek valve oit of an old air compressor. If anyone knows its a job. I used my 3/8" icon with a 5'piece of black iron cheater and gave it the business. When yhe valve broke free it made my ears ring. I thought 100% i broke ratchet and impact socket, sh*t sounded like i broke the tank too lol. After checking everything was g2g. That work would have broke alot of ratchets and the icon held up with me trying to break it. Only real work experience i got, thought id put it out there.
Can’t remember where I saw this same comparison. Someone else on RUclips did hold those next to each other and did show the same part number stamped in.
You can buy koken brand socket sets for about $45 and the equivalent 3/8” ratchet for about $55. With those options I would never do business with HF
1000% agreed with Ko-ken for the win
Thank you ceee peee , I just purchased 3 sets
No problem!!
I saw someone a while back post a picture or maybe a video of those Bremen vise grips at Harbor Freight stamped with the Milwaukee logo on the handle. I always look when I go in there now to see if I can find a set stamped like that but keep striking out.
I heard those are legit!!
I use Bremen vise grips everyday at work. Great set of vices for a good price.
So anyone who bought that Ep Auto ratchet set when you warranty that ratchet they'll just send you an Icon as replacement😂
Lmao
I love this he says they are identical but different lol 😆 😂 😅 🤣
Same thing harbor freight does when they compare to snap-on lol
You should make a video trying to see if the head kit or parts are swapable with snap on. The face plates look the same as the icon.
Definitely will
Did not know that HF CEO was anti 2A.
I will definitely reconsider buying stuff there. Thanks
Absolutely look up the act blue group eric smidt. I have a video on my members only section, which shows the whole liberal donations list of corruption
www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/eric-smidt.asp?cycle=16
Subbed bcuz of the 2A line. You da man!!!!!
Hell ya pro 2a 4 life check out my other channel cp the average plinker!
Picked up the EPAuto set after watching this video and I must say that the set is very nice, and the price ($35) is even nicer. Thank you for shedding light on this. I never would've bought Icon tools because I don't see the value, but the EPauto set will definitely get some use.
Totally agree!
Are they under warranty?
@@xaphan8581 I don't recommend using a sub-$40 socket set in a professional setting. I don't believe it has a warranty, but what I use it for (DIY simple auto repairs), I shouldn't have to worry about that.
@@xaphan8581 if that set only cost $35 I’m not going to concern myself with a warranty. My time is worth more than that. I’ll just buy another set.
The craftsman gunmetal 120 tooth ratchets are the same price and much better products. But honestly there is not a big enough qualitative difference between the Pittsburgh pro ratchets and icons to warrant the extra cost. The switches are oriented differently which is a pain but they still work well enough.
The chrome plating came off the 10mm icon socket cutting my fingers up. Never seen a snap-on do that to me. I have a picture of it but it won't let me load it.
I've heard this alot
I have used many ICON ratchets/sockets, they were great, I’d buy them over Snap-on or MAC or Matco any day
I returned these. I bought a capri, tone, and astro for the same price as the icon much better quality. The icon is dog shit compared to those so you can have the bottom of the barrel lots better options for the same price! if you are trying to be cheap, stop your hate and ignorant comparisons. snap-on Mac matco and cornwell usa are all superior
@@CPthetooladdict not trying to be a troll, but I have used many icon ratchets and sockets, and I’ve also used snap on, and I went icon over snap on
Icon isn't even close, sorry, but you missed out on much better options and still could have saved money.
@@CPthetooladdict gonna have to agree to disagree 👍🏿
If you do your own research into the manufacturing side of things you can find where this is a design by harbor freight and the production of the tools are set for them alone but it is common practice in over seas companies to take products and sell them to companies at a reduced rate to make a side buck. When we pay for a icon we are not just paying for the tool. It’s the manufacturing of the tooling it takes to make them, the cost of labor, shipping, raw materials and design. I’m not at all saying that cp didn’t do his research, he’s coming at this from a consumer perspective and he’s absolutely right in this situation. He is also a high end tool user with a history of making money with his tools.
This is a 100% true positive comment I did this to prove a point and you validated it splendidly these are not 100% spot on but that's how hf likes to market things by a vague comparison so I felt the need to do the same. Appreciate the time!!
People get me with this. Grab the drawer and wiggle it. For my big snap on box and hutch I think it was just shy of 50k. Fifty thousand dollars. Can get the equivalent from harbor freight for a few grand. If I was a young mechanic starting off again no way in hell I’d ever step foot on a tool truck. I figured once including my scanner, jacks, stands. The specialty tools, power tools and what not I’m well over 300k in tools. A younger mechanic could build his whole kit for what I paid for my box and still have lifetime warranty. Idk. I do love my snap on, Matco and old USA made craftsman. But logically speaking if I was to start over I think I could and would do the research and get the alternative tools. For the most part. Stuff like taps and dies. Specialty tools and what not I’d still get premium. Perhaps even a set of good ratchets. I did buy the Daytona jack for home and it’s just like my snap on. Idk. Just be nice if we could get good quality American made tools for less than a really nice house and car
Looks like snap on for a tenth of the cost .
You know what they say imitation is the lowest form of flattery!
love and support Cp🙏💜
I saw the mrsub short on the ratchets. So I bought Epauto just to see if it was true. Only problem is, I don’t have any icon ratchets. So far they are nothing like my gearwrench, tekton, olsa, etc. I must say, the Epauto sockets in that set are identical to the olsa sockets. A lot of tools are shared through other tool companies. Like gearwrench, Sata, Matco, are almost positively out of the same factory. Apex tools.
💯 brother appreciate the great comment!!
How do we know the metal is the same grade.i have broke some icon but man I was really abusing it
When you started talking about the stench I about spit my coffee out
Lol nice
If you wrap the lens cleaning cloth around the ratchet it protects it from scratches when propping a door open. Best value door prop on the market with an awesome warranty
Lmao 👌 amazing 👏 🤣 😂
Ah yes, they are identical, except EVERYTHING besides a couple of internal parts (maybe) are different.
Buy the icon sockets, they are like butter...as soft as butter
Yuck lol
So those head sizes are different, too. Also, I'm a machanic, and I have snap on, mac, and every other brand... I have a harbor frieght ratchet that I have been using every day for over 5 years. It still works great today. Also, if you think snap on doesn't rebrand other peoples ideas and tools, you're lying to yourself.
Lmao 👌
@CPthetooladdict A quick google search will show you all their apparent companies... but hey, you seem like the type to say Mac is better than dewalt, whose better than craftsman, whose better than.... 🤦they're all owned by the same company, Stanley Black & Decker....
The Icon actually looks more like my SATA ratchets, which are the exact same as Gearwrench.
Many companies rebrand their tools. Apex tools is a well known company that make a lot of the tools that are rebranded especially as professional tool brand names such as Cornwell, and MATCO as an example.
Wow thanks for that info.
Have you checked if the Icon impact sockets are also made by EP?
They are both made by the sane Taiwanese manufacturer
@@CPthetooladdict Good to know, thanks
HF is doing same thing Matco is, taking someone else's tool slapping their name on it and charging a premium. I'm sure the cost increase also includes the warranty they offer.
for the bees-knees of needle nose pliers.... Go with Vampliers (Japan -steel). Then Knipex
I don't own any icon tools. I like tekton for their no skip sets, got a metric set and use them regularly. Even 3 months in a motorcycle shop. I have used the 1/2" sockets in a press with no damage. I've also got a selection of pitsburgh wrenches and sockets incase I need to modify one or take it to the junkyard. I have very few tool truck tools and most of them came from garage sales and flea markets. HF, tekton and others are viable options if you don't want to spend tool truck money. The US general carts are good value for the money, but so are most big box store boxes. I just can't bring myself to spend snapon money for a box, I have a kennedy machinist box, and got lucky and picked up a 44" kennedy maintenance box top and bottom for $200. Best advice I have for someone starting out is buy the HF, tekton etc sets and when you've earned money and broken a few tools start upgrading the tools you break/wear out.
I don't understand why people pay so much for these tools 2nd hand. They don't transfer warranty or is their some way people get around that?
@@DanielDroegeShow I don't onow about current snapon, but I've taken broken rusty old I-beam handled snapon ratchets to the truck in the past and they put new guts in it right there, no charge. But I'll dig through the sockets and ratchets that are all thrown in a box and labelled 50 cents each to find the good brands, so I'm not spending huge amounts on them.
RUclips and Google aren't exactly 2A friendly either.
Nope sure aren't
Yes I like saving money but I also don't have the time to wait for shipping,so the reason why people are buying the icon has nothing to do with the quality or price,it's just because they don't have time to wait for the shipping and harbor freight usually carries most of their tools in stock at their stores,very rarely do they run out of stock...time is money.
I have Snap On, Mac, Craftsman and some Icon stuff. I think Craftsman really messed up when then sent there tools overseas and abandoned all of the mechanics that used there USA made tools at a responsible price. There is talk they are being made in USA again, time will tell. I do like my Icon Ratchets that I have for the money. Most of my work is mobile, so it’s hard to risk loosing a $200 Snap On Ratchet, would rather lose the Icon or Pittsburg. I don’t work in a Mechanics shop so I don’t have a Tool Truck stopping by for warranty any more. Warranty on the Harbor Freight is a plus for me. Craftsman used to be great when Sears was around, Ace and Lowe’s will warranty the oriental craftsman tools. It’s hard to turn in a USA tool and get a Chinese Replacement, if they do it. I really appreciate the honest review.
Thanks for the video.
Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience with you!!
Whats the Epauto's return warranty for broken tools ? Is it lifetime no questions ask like ICON ?
LiFeTiMe WaRrAnTy
@@CPthetooladdict Thank u for the reply.
I use an old "Ace hardware" ratchet and it's super smooth....no snap on but better than icon
Love it!!
What about sunex, brand. I have all 1/4" and 3/8" sockets, that are impact and chrome combo. Used and still have for 24yrs plus. Harbor Freight has improved there quality. I will agree, they're not up there with snap-on or matco. I have only broken 1 or 2 sunex and a few of Harbor Freight stuff. Just throwing that out there.
My sunex have been solid also
Great reviews on the Amazon set...nice...
Glad you like them!
Honestly you could probably dig up dirt on any CEO of the giant tool companies. As for rebranding all these companies do rebranding that nothing new. You can walk into harbor freight and get it warrantied so why would you wand to deal with scamazon
I just checked amazon.
The set is $38.97 as of
1-08-23.
Comparing prices is kinda misleading. It's not just "mark up" because they want to make money. The Harbor Freight stuff has to cost more because they have to pay for the brick and mortar store, pay employees, management, all the bills that go along with a physical store, computer systems, etc., where the EV Auto (or whatever it was called) is most likely completely virtual and drop shipped directly from a manufacturer or importers warehouse. It's cheaper because there is no overhead.
Yes drop shipped from the same manufacturer as harbor freight way to contradict the statement lol