SNAP-ON Top 5 Tools to AVOID!!! 🤮 🤮 

As an ex-snap-on dealer the snap-on branded Vice grips where by far the worst item we ever sold. I just exchanged them for Irwin and gave them a truck credit for the difference

I agree with ur whole list except for the sockets. I love my snap on impact sockets. Been using them for 15 years never had a problem. I’ve warrantied one in 15 years

Good stuff CP. I have the multimeter too and have the exact same complaints. Smokes through batteries, threw the leads in the junk pile and bought fluke. Wish I got a fluke meter as well and I paid a very reasonable price for mine (non Bluetooth version). I don’t mind the pry bar handles that much but I just don’t use mine that much because the shaft is so much lighter than my same sized Mayhews. That said I do love the 10” straight pry bar because of the thin shank. I don’t really regret my SO impact sockets but most are swivels, all my standard impacts are Proto minus a few 3/8 mids.

Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible night. Much love and RESPECT

Do your top 5 hated Mac tools next. I’m pretty much all Mac at work mainly due to a great rep for 20 years.

Sunex impact sockets, so cheap my Mac dealer traded my used 3/8 Expert set for brand new met/std/shallow/deep straight up. Sockets are damn good made very well

Wow , thanks CP , I was just about to order the complete set of 3/8 impact sockets so now I will try either Sonex or Mac if I can get them in the UK . As always I enjoyed your video .

I have the Fluke 323 clamp meter, the Fluke 87V, and the Fluke 117. I work with 480V on a regular basis so having a meter you can trust is very important. Keeping the leads clean of oil and other things is also important. I like the fluke TL175E twist guard leads. They are silicone leads so they are not as stiff. Fluke seems to also included crappy leads. Lol. I’m not sure if I could ever trust another meter but I have some guys that swear by Amprobe. I’ve never used one but Amprobe does seem to be a god quality meter. I’ve known a few guys that used the Klein clamp meters and they never was happy with those. Fluke or Amprobe seems to be the way to go when it comes to getting an accurate reading.

For the multimeter use a lithium 9volt. After I made the switch I used less and I can just recharge them.

I got the 1/2 semi deep impact sockets and I love them. I have still with no issues snap on 3/8 deep and shallow impacts sockets. I got them back in 2000 on buy one get one free or buy one get one half off.

the snapon guy was trying to sell me on the multi meter and I just told him I'll stick to my fluke

Maybe because I don't have the Bluetooth one but I love my snap on multimeter strictly for that display can set it in a control cabinet and do all the tests I need and easily see the reading. Also I love my snap on prybars we used them the other day to de terminate a utility step up transformer and that striking cap worked perfectly to beat the prybars into the termination to pry the cables free.

I can offer a #6 honorable mention: Their locking pliers. Not the Eagle Grip rebrands, which are stellar, just costly.

Yeah there's certainly some oddball snap on tools that are not really worth the asking price CP, I definitely agree with you.

Love your videos and your honesty

Hello again CP Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I have never used a indexing pry bar. How does that compare to a normal pry bar? Again thank you 😊

Good job slim. There are more items to avoid from snap on but the video would get very long. Keep the check videos coming

Very enjoyable. You have a delivery voice and tempo the pro broadcasters would dream of.

Oh man CP I was watching hoping I didnt buy anything on the list, but I got thosre wire strippers too and totally agree oh well live and learn. You saved me from getting one of those pry bars though I was literally gonna buy one when I see snap on man tomorrow but now I want to get the indexing one you reccomended those sound great.

The SO impact sockets are soft and i personally like that. Ive had most other brands shatter and send pieces flying into my hand and wrist.

I got the jdtco auto stripper for $20 figured worth a shot and am actually really impressed.

I have the 3/8 semi deep impacts and I like them :) I even got the 7mm socket to add to the set

The big butane soldering iron is crap too !

Good Evening Fellow Toolhaulics, Friends, & CP SUPPORTERS ❤️: CP. I must agree with you on all points sir. Especially in their scan tools are way too expensive. !!!! I've personally owned a Snap On Scan Tool & it wasn't a HAPPY ENDING !! THE TOOL IS EXPENSIVE TO OWN, + THE UPDATES Are Way TOO EXPENSIVE WITH LITTLE RETURN. SNAPON TOOLS HAVE PERSONALLY NEVER FAILED ME !!!! YES, I HAVE MANY TOOL OPTIONS BUT SNAP ON HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME 😊😊. Thank you Chad for making this video since no tool company is perfect. TMP from N.J.

Was always told that the impact sockets were too soft! Let’s hope the pry bars treat me well. If not I’ll buy some Mathew’s or MAC prybars. Only difference being the handle

Mac just a couple months ago did that sale with a free pry bar as well 😂😂 I love mine and agree I hate those snap on handles

I feel you about the multimeter that looked like it was total garbage and the wire strippers I am really really finicky about what type of electrical line up tools that I use because that’s not my strong point I like to get the best it’s easiest for me but I have several coworkers that I’ve bought that brand of snap on prybar and I can’t stand the look or feel of those handles any either I would rather go with the hard handle Old school or get some Mayhews or Cornwell…..And on a final note I agree with how soft those impacts are that’s why I don’t bother with them

I bought that in-line wire stripper and it has worked for me. I’m looking for a set like that 1/2” semi deep impact sockets? Where should I look? Capri gonna have some?

I agree with you, also, on the Sunex and Mac impact sockets being just as good, or better than Snap On's? I never broke or wore out any of mine in over 20 years, either. I also have a bunch of SK USA impacts socket sets, that are great, you can read the size on the socket easily, something Snap On needs to learn from?

The semi deep 3/8 impact sockets are excellent and yes, they are a little soft, but when the tow truck comes every week and replaces them, no problem

Thanks for pointing out how much I spent on the 3 piece set of indexing pry bars I try not to look but they are worth it to me they are just that good not just cuz they are S/O but they have alot of positions and have a good feel to them

I had adv impact had the basic set didn't like it. Then traded for there bigger set, didn't like them due to being bulky and stripping out and warp out. Got the snap on ones and they are working great. But I respect your opinion.

I perfer the older style pry bar handles over the current design ended up with a new style one after a broke the tip on one older one now they replace the whole thing other than just the shaft plus it's cheaper to buy a fluke meter and there gold standard to begin with some may disagree with the impact sockets I perfer them to round than shatter like I had with others

Most of my impact sockets are snapon. Some sets are up 16 years now. I've not had a warranty for any of them. Granted, some are well worn out. I also have the snapon pry bars older stlye handel some never had a problem with them. Now I agree with you, sunex, do make excellent impact socket sets. And it is very affordable.

I have a bunch of Mayhew bars, and a cheapo Gearwrench indexing bar. I won't be surprised when I eventually break the GW. That snappy one looks nice.

I just got the 3/8 impact deep set for 365 and got the shallow set free you think I got burned

Good job CP love you From Dino Mares Fontana CA

My opinion Snap on are to soft but there a lot easier on the anvil the problem mostly with 1/2 drive 3/4 and 1" not so bad. Had some shattering problems with Mac been using them 25years they are my go to sockets if I was starting over Would buy Sunex

Only one I like is the pry bar set just because my blue point USA one from my starter kit doesn’t have a striking cap and isn’t 4 piece set because sometimes I need different sizes sometimes

You would think they could figure out the battery life thing by now. My fluke meter has had the same battery for years. Still works great

So your first three I’m all in on with. Now, I can’t say I use ALL snap on impact sockets but I do have a few sockets I use the most that are snap on. I use a 7/8 deep well in 3/8 drive, 1/2 inch in 3/8 drive and a 33mm in 1/2 drive deep well. Two of those three are for lugs. I haven’t had the trouble you have with the anvil slot. They look chewed but still fit great. I also have sockets that have made it for my dad for 30 plus years and never warrantied. But, I can say the same for matco and Mac. But to each their own. They work for me and I’m happy with the few I have purchased. Too many guys don’t understand this is your preference and not “my word is law”. Honestly wish as fans and followers we could debate you live. Now, for your pry bars I get it but the handle works for me. I did pay 220 for my kit but I also got thrown a 36 inch free so I feel I got way more than you mentioned because of my particular dealer. I love the handles and I bought them because I was rebuilding an air bag and my matco one slipped from my hands and the bar came back and kicked me in my 🍆. It was an angry purchase but it worked for me. Now, I need to see every truck brands most hated tools. This needs to be a segment in its own.

Snap On butane soldering iron sucks.

I used to work at a shop that only had a snap-on dealer ever come around, so most everyone there had their impact sockets. And I swear that at least once a month someone had a socket for him to warranty.

Damn, I've been waiting for that Bluetooth multimeter to go on sale, too. I was completely sold on it. I guess I will stick with my old Flukes and maybe upgrade one of them.

As soon as I saw the title, I knew you would have the solder clamps and hammerhead strippers on it. I remember you bitching about both in other videos 😂. I’ve got some SnapOn impacts, but most of mine are GP. I haven’t any issue with them myself, but I have heard many complain that they’re softer than a lot of other brands. I’ve got those pry bars and they’re ok, but I really wish they would bring back the hard square handle. Cmon SnapOn, give the people what they want.

So, as far as the sockets. The newer impact sockets are wearing out a lot faster than my older ones my uncle gave me from 40 years ago. The thing about a multimeter, I can’t find one that places nicely with an ev (in ford school for ev) other than a Snap-on unfortunately.

"Den of dummies" lmao 😂😂

curious about the indexing pry bars and what you use them for? i agree the snapon impacts do seem softer than other impacts. but that said the flank drive makes them gold. i havent had to warranty one out yet, but my 19mm lug nut socket will at some point it takes a beating on a lot of nuts.

Thanks for the warning

I’ve been hoping fluke would have a color display version of the 88 or 289 idk why they won’t go ahead and innovate. I know so many people that would buy it right away regardless of cost

Agree with the impacts. They are quite soft. Nice when new, but do not stay new very long.

CP…..WOOOOO!!!! Love these tool reviews

I own the multimeter that you have but I do like mine.

I just changed my battery in my multimeter today. Had to wait for freaking 9 volts.. and I've blown that 35 dollar fuse twice..

I own some snap on impact sockets and chrome. I think the impacts are some of the worst impacts I've used. Way to soft. It bothers me because all the old snap on sockets I own which is a few that came from my grandpaw are still holding up 60 years later. I seen a brand new half inch drive 1 1/2 socket wallow the drive end out by 5th torque rod. Was doing a radius rod campaign. I own impacts from all the trucks and major brands including sk, Armstrong, sunex and wright. The toughest impacts I own are Mac or proto.

I just bought the capri impact sockets, for the price i dont think its a bad deal

I like the prybar, accept maybe I shoulda got green. I call it my expensive screwdriver.

i bought the proto multi position 3pc pry bar set. its identical to the snap on set but WAAAAYYYYYYYY cheaper. got mine at the local grainger

I've heard other people say snap on impact sockets are soft. I bought Williams USA made one's which are snap on ones. They come off the same line in the same factory. An someone's industrial snap on sales rep confirm that. You can see by looking at them them also there's a couple people on RU-vid that have videos comparing them. But I paid $145 for the Williams USA 10-piece set of shallows and deeps half inch. that's got to be like a third or a quarter of the price of the snap-on

Sup CP, sad to see only 300+ likes with 4.6k+ views. Come on people help support the channel.

Have to agree with you, once again, on the pry bars from Strap On? The best in the world, period, are the Mayhew Dominators, or Matco rebranded one's, same thing? I have many of them, have beat the crap out of them for 20 years plus, still like new? I barely ever use my Crapsman USA set, but they are not bad, maybe a better deal at $30, than the Snap On's? Just my opinion, been a mechanic for 30 plus years, and have used ever brand tool you can think of, and never even knew existed?

You need to add the folding hex key set, to that list? It is a rebranded Eklind allen key tool? It works, but is the same tool, I didn't buy it, but it needs to be announced as being crap? Come to think of it, I know why Snap On used another established maker of hex keys, cause the 30 year old set of silver colored one's from them, that come in a metal flip case are inferior, also? They strip out, like they are going out of style, absolutely horrible quality? Great job, as always, CP.

A lot of there tools rust unless you keep your tools in a very dry shop. Has that issue at the last place I worked. They don't cost there metals. Wish they did for the premium price we pay

Great video 👍

Aj manufacturing makes the same indexing pry bar for both matco and Snap-on

I actually like the mac pry bars or mayhew

Well those hammer head strippers may not work well but I bought a second set large set & smaller gauge set , even after I wasn't impressed with the first ones. Why 😂 ..guess the design idea got me..

Yeah, I'd have to agree with you on the multimeter, not being worth it, CP? I own a high model multimeter, that was around $300, that has better features than that? It has an amp clamp built in, has more amps than that, at 1000 Amps AC/DC, also has an Infared thermometer with red laser. Mine doesn't have Bluetooth, but do you really need it, and the extra complexity associated with it? Is the meter "True RMS" rated, that might be the issue, of the inconsistencies you having? Doing a great job, CP.

i got my set of SO prybars lightly used for $80, and i still prefer my craftsman (wilde rebrands) i paid 20 bucks for

Good video as always

If factories and brands could just rebrand everything using the same metal recipe, Stanley would have been doing this years ago since they own MAC and Proto, I would go as far as saying there is a difference in the metal between a MAC impact and a Proto impact, both are superior, but I bet they are different somehow.

Oh Boy. This will be a fun feed to watch!!! 😅😅😅

That hammer head style striper sucks no matter what name or color is on the handle they suck. The Klein ones for Romex sucks too.

Good video! For yers I'm tallinn people don't buy the snapon impact sockets.. they are too soft and the price is ridiculous .. all my impact sockets are snapon..one day I'll replace all of them

How do you feel about the snapon floor jack vs the harbor freight made in the same factory compare

Those prybars are excellent . I was in partial agreement up until the the prybars .

Thanks for the great video CP. Good stuff. Last comment I promise.

Kinda funny how all the 3/8 impact stuff just sits in the drawer, thought it would all be a game changer.😢

I like the snap on impact sockets but i have to agree they seem a bit soft. But i trust my snap on impact sockets but thats just me.

A guy at my shop has that multimeter and it’s a absolute pile. I bought a Fluke 87v Max and it’s not even a comparison. Get a Pico if you want to deal with high frequency or logging.

I never could stand their screwdrivers. No give to the tips at all - you apply too much torque and they'd shatter.

Them adjustable black pry bar looks like it could get into some tight places looks like a good clam spreader keep them coming CP 👍😎👍

Listen to CP. Remember kids, don’t get the Stripper with glitter

Paid $35 for Helping hands on the Cornwell truck should have got them off Snapon. The snapon soldier hold got for $75 their over $100?

I agree with the Capri automatic wire stripers sucking the sweat off a dead man's balls. Used them twice & almost tossed them in the trash.

Miffed by the 9v battery. Dude just buy a rechargeable li ion 9v battery. They last 10 times as long and you can recharge them 1000 times

I’ve been using snap on since the early 2001 the tools are not made like they used to be I’ve got socket that probably 30 to 40 years old in better nick then tools that I had not more then 5 years the Crome plating on inside Is poor

I agree with your mentions

I’m a Marine Electronic Diesel Tech. Mechanic my entire life , grew up working with my Dad dad 4 uncles all mechanics. In my experienced option , Snap On metal tools are the best. The prices are very expensive, How ever you are getting a lifetime warranty . They may replace the tool dozens of times . The Quality and warranty warrants the high price . Very professional tools and service . I agree some of the things are not Worth the money , but the metal Wrenches , sockets , ranchers and screw drivers most definitely are worth it. I work on engines in a saltwater extremely harsh environment , Believe me I give tools the rough test . Some young techs getting into the industry , I show them how important it is to have top quality tools . The serous guys go with Snap On. Also I have not experienced and issues with the volt meter . I leave mine on Auto so it turns off if you don’t use it . P.S. I really like you channel !! Your a nice cool dude !

U forgot the snap on “vise grips” and the “crescent wrench” sets!!!

hello Chad hope things are good 👍

more tool reviews plz

im glad there these videos made because to me I think snap on is so overly overrrated, they make good or great shit but i don't believe they're the best lol.

Thank you Sir

Maybe they’ll upgrade the DVOM to a rechargeable lithium battery.

lol with my snap on SEP I can get the 4 pry bars for $97

Glad never buy the clamps. The stripers for car audio large wire work great! Sockets are soft.

My next dvom will be a fluke

That soldering clamp . .. $125 ... Snappy was trying to sell me one .I did a double take W.T.A.F .? I think I misheard you ! I found shweet dual alligator clip tool for soldering online. 2 for $19 work great. Also the Voth bought a S.O. multimeter , I hate it. Ranges all over the MF place. Reads 0-.75 vdc at idle, lol. Stick with the Flukester .

Snap On semi-deep 3/8 Crome sockets are legit