Buying $500 Snap-On Tools vs $500 Harbor Freight Tools
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4 місяці томуWhether you are building a DIYer tool kit, a mechanic tool kit, or just looking for some basic tools to have for working on cars, finding what's right for you can be tough. Snap On makes some of the best tools you can buy, Harbor Freight makes some of the cheapest tools. So here is what $500 can buy with Snap On VS $500 Harbor Freight.
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@HumbleMechanic 4 місяці тому
The last 2 years we have put together different tool boxes. In 2024, I will be doing more tool related videos. What do you recommend the budget be for "Building a Tool Kit UNDER $$$$$"?
@nickguerra1905 4 місяці тому
Habor freight all the way merry Christmas brother
@mikehannigan848 4 місяці тому
You should compare the value of yesterdays budget tools to todays and tomorrows. Seriously though, the amount of money snap on charges makes my blood boil.
@ttano1117 4 місяці тому
1000 seems reasonable for a home garage, but for a tech I'd say 15-2000
@thenextgenfarmer3670 4 місяці тому
Could you do like a 5000$ dollar setup with battery tools included
@homeowneramateurhour4814 4 місяці тому
Instead of a dollar amount, let’s twist this around. What does an amateur mechanic need to work on for an LS or Coyote based car? Basic maintenance and maybe some mods. A variation may be a classic muscle car (maint and mods) or restoration work. Assume we are dealing with rust.
@manueltoro5996 4 місяці тому
Honestly whenever i buy tools i follow Adam Savage's advice: if you aren't sure that you'll use a tool a lot, then buy an affordable one if that one breaks fron usage then you know that a high quality one is worth the investment, that advice has saved me a lot of money, especially in tools i might only once.
@williamdon3442 4 місяці тому
Makes sense
@matthewa.3488 3 місяці тому
bingo, have been using this logic for years
@Zhcwu 3 місяці тому
Still go with harbor freight, lifetime warranty if it breaks go back and get it replaced, for free..
@hellnells176reviews4 3 місяці тому
Den of tools was right when he said snap on Sucks 💩👎.
@jeffgood6441 2 місяці тому
Why do you need a high quality one when harbor freight has lifetime warranty
@PhillyRacer121 4 місяці тому
3 years in as a diesel mechanic. You hit the nail on the head. Value is more important than “brand”.
@redpine8665 4 місяці тому
Especially now. For example, some Milwaukee tools are great, some suck. DeWalt - some of their tools are really good - others not. Bosch- Same thing. You can't be brand loyal or you'll have some bum tools.
@user-rr4hr7bz7n 4 місяці тому
@@redpine8665well said. Every brand has hood and bad it’s more or less what works for you … if you spend less on a wrench set but it works for you and doesn’t break Who cares right
@jeffgood6441 2 місяці тому
Especially with alot off quality off brand products that are good too coming about
@user-mj3cf4qe7o 2 місяці тому
@@redpine8665in hand tools i have from the cheap harbor Freight ,con, Craftsman,tekton,gear wrench , SKY,bluepoint,matco,mactoo,l snap on but in battery tools My line is Milwaukee brand i use daylly
@tuxmusicman 2 місяці тому
I always say everything I have would be snap on if I could afford it. Lol. But harbor freight definitely has some good quality stuff if you get the right one.
@Maroco918 4 місяці тому
Ive formed my tool collection off of a modified version of "buy once cry once". Buy cheap first. Whatever breaks, thats when you buy onve cry once. Replace the broken tool with one of higher quality. This will help keep your bill low and your box full of quality tools. 13 year European tech here. My boxes have everything from old craftsman, Pittsburgh, snap on, matco, cornwell, tekton. Quality can be found in every brands lineup. Dont get in the trap of thinking only one brand is best.
@HumbleMechanic 4 місяці тому
That is similar to my strategy
@Maroco918 4 місяці тому
@@HumbleMechanic you're a legend for putting up content today! God bless and thanks for all the hard work!
@Mrpancake72 4 місяці тому
Totally I was thinking this as well. I'm more of a tinker at home and having some tool for the job is better than no tool at all. If you use it enough to break that's a time to replace it.
@gregblau8082 4 місяці тому
That's the philosophy I had building my tool collection. Moving to a euro shop after 11 years there were quite a few new tools I needed. I had a pretty good idea where to go cheap and what I needed better quality in though so it was a much more efficient process.
@Maheralwan 4 місяці тому
except snap on is never the answer to what's the best tool. check out project farm and you'll understand how mediocre all snap on tools are. there's a reason they always get compared to 2 dollar tools only
@ericcherveny5195 4 місяці тому
It would be crazy swinging by Harbor Freight on a weekend and seeing Charles there! I'd definitely have to say hi!
@HumbleMechanic 4 місяці тому
Id hope so!!!
@marvintroyer069 4 місяці тому
I love Snap-on hand tools but it blows my mind that Snap-on thinks that imported blue point 1/4 inch socket set is worth $200+
@drewdub8425 4 місяці тому
The interest is included in the price when people pay it off weekly…
@shadowopsairman1583 4 місяці тому
And last i recall they have no warranty
@basedemt6608 4 місяці тому
The thing about it, all of Snap-On tools are imported. They're all made in the same factory. When Snap-On, MAC, and etc all used to be American metal in American foundries, it was 150% worth it. I still have some of my dad's tools that are like 80 years old that work absolutely phenomenally. Then I have had recent Snap-On and Mac stuff that broke within a couple years. Honestly just not worth it anymore, but in that same breath...Harbor Freight is starting to be proud of their stuff too. Like some of their ratchet sets and tools are approaching Snap-On and MAC prices and that's ridiculous. You don't go to Harbor Freight looking for ultra mega quality, let's be real. You go there to get some cheap tools that will hopefully last at least a little while.
@drewdub8425 4 місяці тому
@@basedemt6608feels bad man
@billyboyd418 4 місяці тому
@@basedemt6608what the heck are you talking about? Snap on still makes plenty of tools in the US. It’s listed on the website, power tools are made overseas like everything else. Maybe lay off the alcohol before spreading BS.
@W0rp3D 4 місяці тому
When I first started buying tools I bought all cheap, as stuff started to break I'd decide if I need to upgrade or just buy another cheap one, I'm only a home mechanic and tinkerer so most of my tools are mid range with a couple of cheap and a couple of expensive, all comes down to what you're going to ask of your tools
@markgriz 4 місяці тому
Buy cheap to start, replace the stuff that breaks with higher quality. It's stupid to pay top dollar for tools that rarely get used.
@avguylyfe5837 4 місяці тому
Exactly my thoughts. Your application would be different compared to others. I have cheaper electric ratchets that do the job. But when you wanna break nuts or something. Milwaukee would be wiser. Then I have cheap mini sanders that do the same job. There's no one way when it comes to it
@drewdub8425 4 місяці тому
Agreed. Using the right tool for the job will increase the longevity also
@StefanAxelsson 4 місяці тому
Same here. And I've figured that if I buy, as an example, ten cheap tools after some time I will have worn out three of them, and basically never used three. So I'll replace the broken ones with better equipment, and the unused ones is relegated to a "pile of stuff". This way, instead of buying 10 expensive items I have three nice ones I use often, six that is OK but I don't use enough to break/wear out. And some "extra material". And usually for less money in the end. Win:win in my book.
@tomschmitt5723 4 місяці тому
Good advise here ,but tools don't make the mechanic,I have pulled off some pretty involved repairs with cheap tools....
@maintprofi1077 4 місяці тому
Of all the mechanics on you tube, the "humble mechanic" is the only one I've seen with a clean/organized shop.
@aaadamt964 4 місяці тому
That 5 drawer cart is by far the best deal in tool storage in existence. Its perfect in my opinion. Itd be nice if the bottom was enclosed if you work somewhere stuff tends to walk off but I'd quit the second i was worried my stuff would get stolen.
@outerfroggy1 4 місяці тому
you can buy 2 and double stack them
@kricketscreations4887 4 місяці тому
HF makes the snap on all drawer box/cart hell I have that cart when first came out only in red 15+yrs old HF an still good
@redneckgearheadgarage495 2 місяці тому
Lmao, no they dont. The snap on one is made in algona iowa. @@kricketscreations4887
@matthewcawley3107 2 місяці тому
honestly theirs no reason to buy any thing other than harbor freight for storage, their U.S General stuff is just as good for 10% of the price of snapon
@Sk3tchyD 4 місяці тому
Gear Wrench is probably the best value in hand tools today, giving a blanket score to complete brands.
@waterloo123100 3 місяці тому
That and Astro pneumatic
@sheerwillsurvival2064 4 місяці тому
This guy truly is a success story. Great technician who makes big bucks on UKposts. Great job and merry Christmas y’all
@markm0000 4 місяці тому
Eh. He’s making money but it’s not a huge amount.
@sheerwillsurvival2064 4 місяці тому
@@markm0000 it’s all good
@MostGenericUser 4 місяці тому
@@markm0000more than we're making off UKposts lol
@markm0000 4 місяці тому
@@MostGenericUser I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I’ve profited off UKposts “Academy”. What I’ve learned has helped me do my job a hundred times better and I’ve been given the opportunity to get certifications way ahead of other guys. This will ultimately lead to a successful career and early retirement where I just work on my own projects for fun.
@IanDeRanieri 4 місяці тому
Making the medium bucks
@EverydayCars 4 місяці тому
This was great content. I love how you put don’t go into debt over tools. I have also seen a lot of guys buy a $10,000 Snap-On tool box just to say they have one.
@HumbleMechanic 4 місяці тому
Yep. Me too. Or fed a line of bull by some one
@ericcollins8794 20 днів тому
That's doing way too much frfr
@breakupgoogle 4 місяці тому
Harbor freight is so great these days. it used to be really low quality, now the quality is great and so is the price.
@rsage_ 4 місяці тому
Cool vid. Only thing worth noting is that buying the best tools for your budget, regardless of brand, is a good philisophy...but, when it comes to power tools, then you're actually getting into an ecosystem. Meaning, as soon as you buy a cheap Ryobi tool, then either you stay married to Ryobi or you end up having more than one battery system. In that case, I'd recommend getting the ecosystem you want at the beginning. I chose Milwaukee and now I can stay in that ecosystem without having a ton of different batteries/chargers.
@tomhejda6450 4 місяці тому
You can always sell a set of compatible tools and upgrade. And after all, if you started cheap, you haven't invested much, and whatever you saved on interest from the guy next door gives you a cushion for that. But I agree that sticking to one battery system is the key!
@HannahFortalezza 4 місяці тому
With 3D printing available you can get adaptors to use batteries from other brands. It can be an option to consider if you have lots of batteries for one but there’s a good deal on another brand of tool
@PantyDropper69 4 місяці тому
You are 100% not restricted. Adapters existf if you wait for holiday sales generally you can get batteries and tools cheaper than the bare tool. Hell I have DeWalt, Milwaukee 12/18, Ryobi, Rigid, and even a Hart drill. I just wait for sales
@rsage_ 4 місяці тому
You're right, you can 3D print or get adapters, but you'll still have issues with charging etc. My main point is that although tools are very inter-compatible, power tools aren't.@@HannahFortalezza
@rsage_ 4 місяці тому
Barring the most expensive power tools, the upper echelon of tools are very comparable in price. Milwaukee/DeWalt/Makita... because of that, choosing one brand and trying to stick to it is much more convenient than only buying power tools based on price. @@PantyDropper69
@hungryhungryhummer 4 місяці тому
My best purchase ever was the Quinn 428 pc master mechanic set. $300 on black friday, $400 normally. 250 different really nice sockets, really nice screwdrivers, a ton of wrenches, 15 ratcheting wrenches, a lot of screwdriver bits, Allen’s and 3 different ratchets(that were ok but I threw them in the garbage and bought icons) I actually like the icon ratchets better than the snap ons. They just feel nice and clicky. And everything’s got that nice lifetime warranty.
@EliAngwin 4 місяці тому
Can’t wait for all the Strap- On fanboys to show up.
@joemumma6776 4 місяці тому
Cant wait for all the china freight boys complaining about not being able to afford quality tools
@ericcollins8794 20 днів тому
@joemumma6776 let's see how you snap on fan boys still love them if they ever get sold
@heatbylawrenceny 4 місяці тому
I’ve been a forklift technician for 2 years. I started with a lot of HF tools but have upgraded slowly. Most tools have lasted , the only ones that haven’t are the Quinn screwdriver (grips tore off) Pittsburg pry bar (handle chipped and cracked) hex/Allen bits 3/8 drive (twisted bits) and I’m not crazy about my short 1/2 drive ICON impact socket’s because it skips 24mm and I need that very often. Other than that my pliers and hammers are still in my box. Not the best but they get the job done.
@mackillian6254 4 місяці тому
Love the videos intended to help out the little guy! I hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe holiday season!
@queenelizabeth1926 4 місяці тому
More about this Audi branded screwdriver !!!
@brianriggin4560 4 місяці тому
Great video. HF tool storage options are the best deal around. Save your money on storage, spend the saving on the tools that count. Boxes are for show, tools make the dough.
@RESTORATIONRESCUE 4 місяці тому
Definitely agree with you on finding with what works for you and then upgrading as you go. I started with Pittsburgh tools when building my car and trucks. Yes they weren't great, but they got the job done. Now Im upgrading into Icon since Im not a mechanic and just a weekend warrior, so I don't have a snap on truck that shows up. But Icon is good and gets the job done too. Great Video and always a fun watch! So pumped that you are getting towards 1 Million Subs!
@3vil3lvis 4 місяці тому
It would be interesting to see you break down tools by jobs (Oil change, disc brakes, serpentine belt, head gasket, transmission, etc) . A starting mechanic can't afford all the tools and won't be expected to do every job.
@Niterider73 4 місяці тому
First time seeing one of your videos and I'm very impressed. Can't wait to check out some more!
@johngassmann9581 4 місяці тому
Merry Christmas, Charles! Thanks for all the great content this year.
@nbrowser 4 місяці тому
I've been a mechanic for well over 20 years now and seen a lot of young techs getting started but they buy tools they don't need to do the basics. Videos like this are vital to the new techs...that said I'm in the process of leaving an all makes/models shops here in western Canada and going to a MB/BMW speciality shop, might remove all the SAE stuff from the big toolbox, no need for it anymore.
@DaroriDerEinzige 4 місяці тому
In Germany, the employer will provide you the tools you need. So young folks don't have to get into debts to learn a trade. Plus, they often allow you to order Stuff for yourself via them so you pay less because they'll often get special offers by suppliers. With SnapOn&Co, you basically pay for the service that a truck comes around, not for the quality of the tools. In Europe/especially Germany there are regulations which dictates the tolerances and the forces a tool has to endure; means if you're a Professional you don't bother with stuff which isn't up to those standards anyways yet on the other side, Knipex or Hazet going above and beyond those standards to sell you stuff for a little bit more money. Hazet has Ratchets e.g. which go up to withstand 1000 Nm (3/8's), while SnapOn "strong ones" are rated for around 400 Nm; yet as I said, especially in the USA you pay for the service. So you can give them to the Truck and he will fix them for you. On the other hand, those 1000 Nm Ratchets cost you as an end consumer 80 Bucks, and Companies often get them for way less, and they hold up for several years anyway - While the cheapest 3/8 Ratchet from SnapOn costs around 140 Bucks here.
@DaroriDerEinzige 4 місяці тому
@@WhiteG60 But for the length of the course itself, they provide said tools for the pupils?
@mcosta3810 4 місяці тому
A very Merry Christmas to you, HumbleMechanic! I enjoyed this. If I did it over again, I might have taken EricTheCarGuy's advice to "buy the best hand tools you can afford." I was quite frugal back then. But that's definitely not a big regret! And I stayed out of tool debt. I got started with some Craftsman and a *lot* of Mastercraft (Canadian Tire brand, you'll find all over the place here in Canada) and barely a snapon name in sight on anything, except for that little pocket screwdriver! Hahaha. So when I wanted some SnapOn wrenches, it was hard to justify the cost when my Mastercraft ones just kept on getting the job done! Your video really reinforces that advice. All the best to you!
@FourDollaRacing 4 місяці тому
0:33 Snap On screwdriver sets are incredible .... well worth the money, and no comparison. Every other brand copied their design, for a reason.
@bricegraham8256 4 місяці тому
I like the Quinn Screwdrivers but my favorite are the Doyal screw drivers with the hammer point on the end. I've used the crap outta my flathead one. Unfortunately it's missing, I have a feeling one of my coworkers may have snagged it, however they usually don't steal so it's laying around somewhere.
@V8.777 4 місяці тому
Merry Christmas Charles. Thanks for this video, was super interesting
@threeputtpar6927 4 місяці тому
That yellow Snap-On screwdriver, my uncle worked at the factor in TN when they did limited time NFL team screwdrivers for players and I was able to buy 3 Packers ones. I kept 1 and gave the other 2 to family as Christmas gifts. Still going strong 24 years later.
@jhuntosgarage 4 місяці тому
Bartering side work for tools can also be a way of adding to you toolbox. Thanks for sharing!
@wisco_evo 4 місяці тому
Thanks for the video and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
@Jimijam22 4 місяці тому
Honestly I’ve been using the Quinn socket sets for a year now as a factory maintenance technician, my only issue I had was the 1/4 ratchet broke. Easy warranty replacement. But I did buy icon ratchets. No broken sockets yet. Icon and Quinn are both bang for your buck, and the lifetime warranties are super easy.
@OttawaOldFart 4 місяці тому
Thank you, that was excellent and so true. As someone who owns useful but not the best tools, it i9s nice to hear that they are just fine and they are, I still use them.
@LOLZZ184 4 місяці тому
Great video! Haha, timing couldn't be any better. Spent some $$$ on snap-on stuff. And spent the night watching toolbox tours on UKposts.
@tj86xj 4 місяці тому
All of these tools have their place. If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't have a Snap-On box and tools. I'd have an icon box filled with the best tools for a reasonable price. There would also be enough money left over to make REAL investments. Because yeah, tools are an investment.. just not a very good one!
@Barbaratio 4 місяці тому
Something someone told me, it's the tools that make the money, not the box. I'd buy Snap-On hand tools in a US general or Icon box. I do really like my ICON hand tools though, Milwaukee man for power tools though.
@tj86xj 4 місяці тому
@@Barbaratio Ehhhhh.. I've seen plenty of people with Snap-On tools that couldn't diagnose their way out of a hole. Anyone can open a tool truck line of credit.. these days I'd question their judgment for doing so
@Barbaratio 4 місяці тому
@@tj86xj I agree, I like cheap tools lol. But I buy some snapon things just cause they're nice. Large portion of my tools are ICON, Tekton, or Sunex or the likes.
@shadowopsairman1583 4 місяці тому
US General or Craftsman Box
@tj86xj 4 місяці тому
@@shadowopsairman1583 Yup.. those are good choices too. 15-20 years ago when I was buying the bulk of my stuff, the gap between affordable and professional tools was much wider. These days there are some great tool and box options for reasonable money
@GeraldWCarr 4 місяці тому
Good idea to add wheels to the roll-cart! It gets old trying to move it around with cars and other stuff in the garage.
@solocamo3654 4 місяці тому
Having the tool in the first place to get the job done is all that matters. That is how Harbor freight got me started, and for the majority of tools they are still my go to. If I break anything or feel they aren't good enough, then I spend the money especially if it's a critical tool. They've come a long way with power tools, too but I typically spend a little extra more especially if you are going to be in a "family line" of batteries between tools.
@reedroberts3998 4 місяці тому
I definitely think the Quinn master technician set, I believe 428 piece, is a must have for anyone wanting to build out a new box. You could find it on sale typically for 299
@NinetySix_95 3 місяці тому
That's what I started with it's been great. Used the sockets every day for many months. Even used them in my Milwaukee impact. No problems. The only tools that broke in that kit are the flathead with the screw gripper, and the bit driver handle started spinning on the shaft. Don't really use them anyway. Other than that it's perfect. Don't skip sizes either
@NinetySix_95 3 місяці тому
I will say I never really got to use the ratches in that set. Immediately upgraded to flex head Pittsburgh pros and straight Tekton ratchets. Bought a Quinn straight 3/8 drive and it broke on the first use, but the same one in 1/4 drive is perfectly fine
@jthomos21 4 місяці тому
The first tool purchased was a sweet craftsman, 200 or so piece mechanics set back in 1988. I still have that set, and they work great.
@ZiemsRyan Місяць тому
Excellent content, thank you!
@Xerthedragon 4 місяці тому
Snap-On is a love-hate kind of thing. Some things I'll buy from them, but other things I just can't justify the price. My first tool truck purchase was a long-handle 3/8 flex head. I used to for almost everything for 6 years. On my last trip to the US I stopped at HF and picked up a similar long-handle 3/8 flex head from Icon, and honestly I've been using it daily since and I'm impressed at how good it has been working! I also picked up their US General 34" full bank service cart, and hauled it back to Canada in my Subaru. What a great box! For the price I paid, and the quality it is, I just couldn't imagine buying the Snap-On cart at all. I really wish we had HF in Canada!
@humansvd3269 3 місяці тому
The carts from Snap On aren't justifiable anymore.
@pilfered1685 3 місяці тому
Great video, some of those Icon tools are exceptional value and quality!
@D.c5- 4 місяці тому
I forgot why I subscribed, I don’t watch any of your videos but i do enjoy the tool ones. especially the 1000 dollar tool box set up, I watched it and used it as a guide building my box. I’m just a diyer, so I stick to the cheap tools, upgrade as needed.
@kmpaton 4 місяці тому
Had Craftsman, Matco, Snap On and Mac. Finally settled on Wera (and some Hazet) for most of my tools ( their socket wrenches and screwdrivers are amazing) and slowly replacing my old stuff with their equivalents.
@BenLiftsStuff 4 місяці тому
Yes, always buy the best tools you can within your budget but I also consider how often I will be using a speciality tool as to whether I buy the high end or cheaper stuff. If I buy something for a one off job and won't use it much I find it hard to justify paying top dollar, this goes for all household tools not just automotive stuff. I started (but didn't finish) an apprenticeship about 25 years ago and still have pretty much all of the Kinchrome tools that I bought back then. They've served me well.
@ragnarironspear1791 4 місяці тому
Brilliant channel and a massive Merry Christmas 🎄
@ChrisdeHaan 4 місяці тому
I still have a lot of my craftsman from back in the day. At the moment it’s a mix of Mac, new S-K, my original Craftsman stuff from when I was a kid late 80s-90s stuff, Harbor Freight, Dewalt, and some Snap-On/Bluepoint. Then there is a mix of stuff I was given that is from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
@MoltenMetalGod7 2 місяці тому
The 2.39 screwdrivers are pretty good. I used to pick em up every time they had em free on coupon. Kept one in the office and have one in like every drawer in every room of the house. I love my us gen cart except that as soon as I got mine they came out with all those awesome new colors oh well still does the trick.
@dennisschmitter7310 4 місяці тому
Great and informative video! You said it right. Get what's in your budget and you can always upgrade later. When I started out many a years ago I got so much into debt it caused me a serious financial predicament. I've learned and I realized that certain tools you have to spend the money and others you can save. Also
@conanrdk 4 місяці тому
As a DIYer, I most likely will not be finding myself buying Snapon. Really entertaining video! Thanks!
@802Garage 4 місяці тому
This isn't even maximum value optimizing. Some Snap-On tools may be worth it, but in many cases there are American made alternatives that are more affordable. Overall, if you are a home gamer or starting out, there's no way I'd recommend jumping straight to Snap-On. There are steps in between Harbor Freight and the tool trucks too. Gearwrench, Teng Tools, Japanese brands like Ko-ken and Tone, German brands like Hazet and Wiha, and more. Some good rules of thumb are definitely look up reviews of any tools, never buy the cheapest locking pliers, and friends don't let friends buy Matco. Matco doesn't make anything except their tool carts. Everything else is rebranded foreign made tools marked up like crazy.
@danfarmer5343 4 місяці тому
I have the tool cart , I love it ! I also have the Bauer impact shown here , I have used it a bunch and haven't been easy on it , it does everything I ask of it effortlessly . I also have the Bauer high torque 1\2 impact and its awesome !
@kylegreenley8950 4 місяці тому
My favourite tip is the buy the value brand combo sets.. I remember when I first started out. I went to a canadian tire and found this 500 piece starter kit was on sale for about half price and I was able to get a small toolbox. I think I used that tool box and a roll cart all the way up until I was in my last year of tech school before upgrading to my snap-on box. I also, find if it's something you use all the time everyday.. to maybe spend a little bit more money and have a quality item then buy cheap. Two item's I went snap-on with right away were a click style torque wrench and my 1/2" air impact gun. Still have them almost 10 years later and they haven't skipped a beat.
@billiam247 4 місяці тому
I have that exact cart (color too!) and have no complaints, especially for the money.
@35057 4 місяці тому
I’ve been using that blue point 1/4” kit for 15 years and love it. I’ve also got a Sunnex 1/4” kit I’ve had for over 20 years that’s equally as good. So take that for what it is. Buy what you can afford, upgrade when you can afford to on stuff you need to work every single time. I buy cheap stuff if I don’t mind if it breaks.
@ninjmaster5609 4 місяці тому
Really good advice at the end in my opinion if you start doing any work on a car or hose you can buy cheaper tools and they will do it but if you work on things professionally it is important to get quality
@agustinjr.enriquez6238 4 місяці тому
500 @ Snap On is a socket set and a 3/8 ratchet
@sketchyssk8shop 4 місяці тому
Big fan of harbor freight. That impact driver is good. Had one for a few years now. Love it. Have almost the complete line from Hercules and its been great.
@silicon212 4 місяці тому
I got a set of the 'World Famous TikTok" pliers and I use them almost constantly. I love them.
@91rss 4 місяці тому
get the diamond encrusted phillips bits from the truck . The talon grips are coming out at HF also, for Sockets you can get the snap on sold by Caterpillar or look for Craftsman with a code of G1 or 2 etc, They are flank drive copies from when the patent ran out I heard. Cresent and Duralast made medium length wrenches vs the truck
@loganburnett677 4 місяці тому
currently working on a v12 jag at the shop I’m at.. I’m lost on wiring that runs underneath the throttle actuator coils etc so looking forward to that tear down video 😂
@HumbleMechanic 4 місяці тому
Hahah won’t help with the wiring most of that was gone. But a fun and annoying engine
@WhiteWolfArkis 4 місяці тому
My favourite tip if you are new. This applies mainly to smaller hand tools, sockets, bits etc. Get some cheap stuff. If it breaks it means you are using it. Upgrade it for a better one. That way you won't end up buying thousands worth of expensive tools that you don't need.
@ThePeavey23 4 місяці тому
I’m so glad my work buys whatever I want/need
@oby-1607 4 місяці тому
Amazed you were able to get to 4 things for $500 on the Snap-On truck. I would have thought one item and then finance the rest owing.
@lincoln5310 4 місяці тому
Good information 👍 Merry Christmas ya'll 🎄🇺🇲🫡
@1974kenm 4 місяці тому
I couldn't believe how much better almost any other ratchet felt than the Craftsman ones I started with. I have zero qualms with strength and reliability, but man were they uncomfortable (and short - my Tekton 3/8th, my go-to, is longer than my Craftsman 1/2). Annoyingly, Snap On sockets seem to be better at removing old, corroded bolts/nuts than other brands. I tried to put money where I was using it - my metric sockets are better than my standards. I used to bust HF breaker bars regularly until I got a battery impact tool.
@ferret19731 4 місяці тому
I've had 2 carpal tunnel surgeries, and a tendinitis surgery on my right (dominate) hand, and trust me when I say while working on a major repair (a week in the garage rebuilding an engine) your wrist will thank you for having a high quality ratchet. I own a few each of SO, Craftsman, Icon, and a few old Kobalt ratchets, and if I grab any other than the SO, I'll know it within a few turns. The others are ok for this crippled body with quick jobs, but anything that'll take a while, SO it's the only way to go.
@IanDeRanieri 4 місяці тому
When I turned wrenches in college, I asked for Sears gift cards so I could stock up on their kits. I had Craftsman EVERYTHING. One time I was removing an oil drain plug from some old Honda and it was stuck in there good. I tried with my craftsman wrenches for a few minutes with no success. The master tech handed me his snap-on wrench and it came right off. Then I started buying snap on for all the basics. Sometimes it’s worth the money.
@theronwolf3296 4 місяці тому
Some good advice. I'm a home garage mechanic, so I'm far less likely to wear out my tools than a working pro. I bought my HF floor jack almost 15 years ago, still working, but if I ran a shop, day in day out, the story might be different. Regarding the locking collet on the driver--it can make a big difference if you use impact drive thread taps because once you've cut the thread, you need to run the tap out in reverse. Without a locking collet, that's a pain.
@theronwolf3296 4 місяці тому
One more thing to think about. Cheaper sockets and wrenches often fit more loosely on a bolt head. That can be a problem with a stubborn bolt.
@JWilly4625 2 місяці тому
I have the same bluepoint socket set i love it i work in a body shop and use it 98% of the time
@LieutenantNuggets 4 місяці тому
The very first time i installed new wheels on one of my cars, i had to buy new wheel nuts so i got some from Ebay and they came with an unbranded 19mm socket. I still have that socket and use it often because it's suprisingly excellent quality for being basically free
@christopherhanlon4690 3 місяці тому
Good video. You could expand on this with a video on what tools and how much for a track day. I know when I do a track day, I want a bag of tools I can grab and go.
@groovygannon 4 місяці тому
I would always recommend all apprentice techs just get anything to get going. Cheap box. Cheap tools. Then after you get started get a good ratchet. Doesn't have to snap on but a good tool that gets your work done. Get air tools over fancy electric tools and if you want fancy electric Milwaukee 12v is great. But do not finance tools. The interest rate is so high. Then one day when everyone at work suddenly starts buying big fancy tool truck boxes buy one of their used ones they traded in from the tool guy before he even loads it up. Sometimes they even give the trade ins away.
@MontgomeryPisswhistle 4 місяці тому
10:41 Bloody hell, Charles 😁 Every variation except the correct one 😉 Jaguar "Jag-you-are" Happy new year!
@HumbleMechanic 4 місяці тому
Like William Shatner 🤣
@Troy_Built 4 місяці тому
I was lucky enough to have a couple of guys to mentor me at my first job out of tech school. They insisted on me not spending a lot on tools. They told me just the basic hand tools to start with and borrow the rest from them. We try to do the same with the new guys now. We try to talk them out of spending a bunch because there is a very high likelihood they won't be doing this for long. A lot leave the field but most get fleet jobs or move to something like diesel or aviation where a lot of the tools are different. It also helps to have much better tools below the truck lines than there used to be.
@chiplangowski3298 4 місяці тому
The very first tools I bought was a 100-piece Craftsman set. Maybe a few more or less tools. I still have them all and they still work perfectly. My first Snap-On tool was a 3/8 drive, flex-head ratchet. It cost as much as the entire Craftsman set. I still have the Snap-On ratchet as well, but it is broken. I looked online at the Snap-On site to see about getting it repaired/replaced but the cost and hassle were just too much.
@ryanfisher806 4 місяці тому
i met this guy when i was a kid. so awesome.
@rickhammar1636 4 місяці тому
Is that blue point set made in Taiwan? I am not a pro,I'm just a diy'er but I like snap on tools. I don't have very many but the ones I have I really like. I think IF the blue point set is made in Taiwan that's not really a fair comparison. Not much reason to buy made in Taiwan stuff off a truck, but that's my humble opinion. Edit: I made this comment before you addressed the blue point being made I Taiwan. I'm glad you pointed that out.
@laalaa99stl 4 місяці тому
I feel like this video should have come out _before_ Christmas 😂
@joshbrown1381 4 місяці тому
I started wrenching budget. 10y in i’m boujie. I’m all about the snap on, cornwell and MAC. Each have certain things I prefer. Pick strategically when starting out. If you’re wrenching everyday, a nice ratchet or wrench makes all the difference.
@christopherbell7561 4 місяці тому
In the UK. For basic setup, halfords advanced 200 bit set. Lifetime warranty to. Screw drivers are rubbish mind though.
@keithbussanich 4 місяці тому
when getting your first hand tool set for your trade its simple. buy the cheapest tools possible. whatever breaks first you replace with the highest quality. whatever you touch the most in a day you buy the most comfortable.
@EvlEgle 4 місяці тому
Brother I use them bauer electric tools everyday, since they came out I only had 1 impact fail, and that was after 3 years of daily use. If you are starting in the industry, they are perfect, if you are a DIYer, really the only thing you will ever need.
@hojo9115 3 місяці тому
Excellent advice buy within your budget, I knew guys who would buy nothing but snap on and they paid for their preferences it was their choice, but not running up a tab can give great peace of mind too.
@jacoblittle3209 4 місяці тому
I too graduated from UTI and upon graduation we got $1000 worth of Snap-on tools. I ended up getting 2 sets of combination wrenches(metric & SAE), a 3/8 ratchet set with deep and shallow sockets, and a screwdriver set. That's it! For $1000. They try to tell you that it's the way it feels in your hand. Most of the time it ain't worth it. Just go Craftsman or even Husky is not bad for hand tools
@welding_guy7524 Місяць тому
If you are giving stuff to students, I love what you do ❤
@Thecrazyvaclav 4 місяці тому
Snap on adjustable wrenches and Allen keys are made in Spain by Bahco along with a few of their other tools, so if you can, buy bahco for 1/4 snap on price with the same quality
@tuxmusicman 2 місяці тому
Im already have the Hercules battery and charger so I’m sticking with that for now. The Bauer looks pretty nice too.
@stephenmoncrieff2056 4 місяці тому
I'm a GM dealership mechanic in Canada . I use a lot of Snap-On and Mac tools at work . I do have some lesser brand tools where I don't need the high brand (we don't have Harbour Freight in my area) . Most my tools at home though are lesser brands . I will bring home a Snap On tool if I really need to . It all works for me .
@matty_mcmattface Місяць тому
Another great video from Charles, very informative for anyone shopping for tools. He probably owns tens of thousands worth of Snap On - but will have built that up over years as a professional mechanic - you'd never start out with Snap On unless you have unlimited budget. Never owned Snap On but have borrowed them (just to see how they feel) from a work colleague); I agree they do 'feel' better (especially the ratchets) but I'm happy with the tools I bought and can't justify the extra spend. Most of my tools are by 'Halfords' (UK brand) and have lifetime warranty - also I'm a bike mechanic so the 'specialist tools' are mostly different from those used on cars.
@Bzapp725 4 місяці тому
Could not agree more with this video... my #1 snapon tool: 10mm ¼ deep spring loaded magnetic impact socket
@nigelcox1451 4 місяці тому
Teh Snap-On van is a cavern of dreams, and a potential nightmare if the budget runs away. Beautiful tools, both to look at and to use. I never spent much time 'on the tools', being better at diagnosis and admin, so have few Snap-On. When using them just as hobby tools, good mid-range stuff will still outlast me. Like said below, buy the best you can afford, when it breaks, replace with the very best, as that is the tool you use lots. The tools that are only used occasionally will rarely show their limitations. In the UK, we get Britool and Facom, both very good quality, usually equivalent quality to Snap-On, but for less money.
@TheLawnmowerLady 4 місяці тому
Stellar group of tools. My British friends say JAG-you-wuh... Some of those HF impact sockets are the shizzle, as well as their punches. Can't beat them for the price, especially for the weekend warrior/shade tree mechanic.
@bhepp344 4 місяці тому
I always wanted to go in a snap on truck but, my god are they insane!! I can’t believe the prices and I can’t believe my mechanic friends spend this much!
@ronaldjohnson1474 4 місяці тому
I'm in my 70's. First tools (at 16) were USA-made Husky (irreplaceable today). Migrated to S-K (now a Chinese-owned company, too). Some Snappy, MAC, & others. HF is my go-to today.
@davidhope1245 2 місяці тому
I just bought that short pliers set and they are great
@skate166 4 місяці тому
I'm impressed with how much stuff you got from harbor freight
@TaylorTheDirtRider 4 місяці тому
Can you do a video on working on VW’s / Mk4 R32’s / Mk5 R32’s / VR6’s / Suspension, Subframe, bushings, etc using Harbor Freight/Icon tools? Currently have a Mk5 r32 and plan on doing my own work from here on out. Been building up my own tool collection/garage setup since summer time and it’s ALL Harbor freight. Beyond happy with what I am able to find for the price compared to other brands and retailers.
@osmoregulatoryorgan 4 місяці тому
I just tinker at home on small engines but I use SP Tools which is a decent brand (one or two below SnapOn) here in Australia. I worked for VW for a while and it was the go-to brand for apprentices and techs.
@B5S4SCHA 4 місяці тому
One of the first tools I’ve bought was one of those ELM Bluetooth obd2 readers when I was a teen. I remember finding out about a obd2 port and instantly ran out to my parents car to see if they have one on their car 😂
@Honeyman_115 Місяць тому
I’ve got pretty much only Icon tools and all I can say is they’ve been perfect for everything I need. Definitely recommend them to anyone who does more wrenching than the average person but doesn’t need to spend the insane price for Snap on
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