Snap-on - VS - Harbor Freight ( ICON ) 1/2" Torque Wrenches 

Thanks for another great video!

Thank you @Real Tool Videos.. I am glad I watched this. I like Harbor freight tools and shop them here in Orlando Fl. So ty for the info and tests

Where are both made??

I never buy snap on. Snap On is for show offs.

Are you from Kansas

He means snap-on?

Icon?

Where do you think the components are made...yep China with Chinese metals. You pay the premium to have them assembled here in the US (Only a few) the rest you Pay the markup for Snap On...just like Harley

Stephen Owen LoL 😂

Sometimes they are the same product with a different name on it - The Chinese Factories will put what ever name you want on it. Example - Yesterday I needed a (big) Hose Clamp for a project. The local Napa (Allied Auto) wanted $4 for 1 clamp. I told the guy I could get 2 for $4 at Advance Auto. He said his were better quality. I said No. I also told him I could get it even cheaper from Amazon. I walked out and went to Advance. Do you really think Napa has a Hose Clamp Factory in China? No - they all come from the same place...

Icon does finance now, and at a better rate than snap on

@@Mexicanmike87 But can you get it spread out over your entire lifetime? and the lifetime of your kids? and your kid's kids?

Andrew Schickler same junk bro

😂😂😂👍👍

Josue Guzman uh yeah you can now!!!

I dont wear snap on stuff in public because i dont want people to know im a rape victim

Yup, thats my stand.

@@jackk8422 Lmfao!!

That comment is fitting because the only mechanics I know that are adamant about using Snap-on are auto mechanics and most of them are professional at screwing people. I'll probably catch shit for this comment.

Thats funny riight there!

Or they don’t like Chinese tools wear the work is done for free in some cases

@@charizardsniper5064 Nice assumption.

@@charizardsniper5064 or, moving from the rice field to a factory, where they work for a wage better than rice pays. Kinda like some farmers in the states. With corn, or milk, n such. I'm all for made in USA, if it's a better product. That's the whole poi t of a free market. If I can save a couple Franklins, even better.

@@charizardsniper5064 What are you even talking about?

the highly overrated overhyped snapon

Kingy B And so do many many Tool companies. Go buy a $25 Tekton non quick release 3/8” ratchet and you may never buy SnapOn again unless you need to finance your tools. I have an FHLL80 (which I love) and a comparable Tekton and the Tekton is way smoother with much less back drag. I am blown away with Tektons quality.

Kingy B US tool manufacturers including SnapOn are producing their products overseas now. Taiwan products are far superior to Chinese and it is still supporting American companies. Win win in my book. If snapon sold their products at a reasonable mark up then I would buy more. But 12-15X for the same products is pure greed.

Kingy B You need to go do some research on the snapon website. Every product has a country of origin listed all the way down at the bottom. You my friend are about to be heartbroken. Also certain hand tools are marked made in the USA because a larger percentage of it is made here and internals are made overseas. Snapon has been hiding this information in plain sight.

Kingy B And I am aware of their licensed products as well. It’s a good indication that even Snapon doesn’t care about its own reputation anymore. Money is king and pride is a distant second.

You won't get a replacement if you didn't buy it from the guy who is currently selling them. I agree. It's a HUGE ripoff.

yep

As do I.....

You always need a torque wrench!

But do you need 250 ft lbs torque qWrench?

#metoo

w2k I’d like to see this also

Id l8ke to see this one to

I have the 1/4" & 3/8" HF models, and I've tested them on a Snap-On digital torque calibrator we use at work. Both were spot on, and I learned my 3/8" Snap-On was out of calibration. Worth it for $10.

Yeah it would be an interesting comparison. You should make a video on this.

Would not be an apples to apples comparison. The harbor freight would be a 150 lb/ft max.

Idk where he got that but my snap on guy covers for life on every tool

Snap-On will warranty all of its tools for life, with the the exception of their Torque wrenches and Bluepoint Meters. Those are only 1 to 2 years warranty and only if it's a manufacturing defect.

@@geroldgerry3375 No they dont do lifetime on torque wrenches.. go check that out with your strap on tool van.. loads of their shit is not lifetime.. ....

@@laParka777 exactly. no different at all to any other tool makers

@@philldownes8685 just like I said, my dealer does lifetime on every item. Just as long as you buy it through him. Even on consumer products like picks and drill bits. Sorry you had a dealer that sucks

@Ryan Watson Matco has a GREAT reputation with mechanics.

I don't believe the video, our tools are third party calibrated. They have never been out of spec.

Gotta watch EricO on Southmain. Serious pro mechanic with quite a bit of Astro Pneumatic and his fav, the Earthquake battery Impact! I think SnapOn has met their match with the high end HF stuff. Their new spray guns look to be fantastic too.

Padraic McGuire I used a $15 spray gun to spray metal flake on a motorcycle. It came out real good, now a car with more surface area may be a different story but for the tank fenders and side covers it sprayed very even and the flake never clogged the tip.

@@xltranger98 I too have used hf's cheap spray guns many times. Ok for farm work, but for auto, esp for color coats and clears, I use better guns. HF has introd two new tiers for paint guns (Spectrum and Black Widow) in the last two years. They are, like Icon much higher quality.

It would probably break down often and just get replaced under warranty.

That would make the price go up.

i would buy tools from a harbor freight truck. not every tool in your box needs to be extremely expensive. thres a harbor freight about 1/2 mile from my dealership though... only slightly less convenient

Thats the only way I used to buy harbor freight tools was from a truck. Their quality has sure come along way since those days

then...price will go up 300%..like snap on, matco etc.. Truck price, gas(diesel), commission to the seller, salary and so on.

James J. They’re even going after them in that area. I have the 5 drawer cart for about $160. Other than the drawer trim which fell off (hot glue fixed that) it has been flawless.

@@kftc1980 Nothing in harbor freight is even close to the snap on or matco tool chests. I can jump up and down on my drawers and im 220lbs

Lol, awesome comment. I’m not a big fan of the generic materials for reliability, but am for their price and availability. Snap-On can kiss it. The only Snap-On product that I have kept is a small pocket knife...that wasn’t even made by them but has their logo on it.

Travis Edwards impracticable when would a 220 man need to be stored in the toolbox

NEED what is that 😂😂😂😂😂

Hmm, Biden's torque wrench is out of calibration.

My dads favorite line. Lol

No worries. It was funny!!!

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Stonks

XD

Hahaha

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The low-profile floor jack that HF sells that Snap-on sued them over is fan-freaking-tastic.

John Michael George I’ve been da technician for nearly 30 years and Corporate Snapon deserves to be humbled. They’ve been screwing mechanics for nearly a century. After years of buying their tools I cannot even get the rep to stop at my shop to service all the stuff I purchased from them in good faith that they’d justify their prices with great customer service.

old guys rule 1611 😂😂 did they really?

@@johnmichaelgeorge6284 do they still sell it? Do you know a model number?

crherniman D55146

I didn’t wanna get stuck in debt on the Strap on tool truck. I started using ICON and to my surprise their quality and price as excellent, maybe i’ll get the box soon 👍🏽

@@agustinjr.enriquez6238 😂

I'm sure he returned it 😂😂😂

Probably retuned both....

With 100k+ views, he definitely made his money back 25 fold lol

@@robrage5180 how does he make his money back if people view his review?

Monetization. RU-vid pays a lot of money to people who's videos get lots of views, likes, comments, and subscriptions. Watch videos on how youtubers make

134 now!

146 now

Aha

Lol

I'm pissed off at this video because he didn't abuse them to the point of achieving carnage! ;)

Yeah! Where have you been?

Just ran into your channel and subscribed. Hope you come back and post more great reviews about swivel sockets snap on and icon

You need to come back.

1 year without videos. We see you liked the comments but no response or videos. Is this the end of the channel or will there be move videos?

I also miss your videos, hope you come back some day :)

Hey OldSkool! How you doing bro? Saw your comment and wanted to say whattap and I'm one of your followers too. God Bless you brother!

If you don't mind inferior metals that necessitate having to use that lifetime warranty.

@@MrAquinas1 who even cares? If you're breaking any kind of torque wrench, you're the problem.

@@joshuamoore3846 Not when a 150 pound toque wrench breaks at 90 pounds.

I do this professionally. I use a harbor freight torque wrench, just for drain plugs. Daily, frequent use, it's starting to wear out, at around 18 months. My snap-on click type, its doing fine, but it's a larger size, and i use it for lugz. My electronic snap-on, don't get much use, and will probably last forever. I even have the tiny pen sized one, i use one plastic parts. Snap-on warranty, will likely be new internal parts for something like $10 to pay the guy to install and calibrate. Harbor freight will also replace, if you have your receipt, or they have it on record. Snap-on is definitely feeling nicer in the hand, and keeps locked in your weight, and well, just everything about it will be nicer. As one should expect. Anyway. That's my real world evaluation. I will still replace my 3/8" with a harbor freight. I just lock down the lock screw with a channel lock. So I don't have to deal with it ever moving. Since I only ever keep it set on 40in/lbs.

Brand loyalties should exist, harbor freight is all made over seas, snap on is all made in the great USA, so if you care about US manufacturing, something that benefits the United States instead of another country, put your money where it counts.

@@josephtd7806 even then it's hard to justify. The Snap-on CEO made $7.56 million last year while his US laborers start at $31k. You have to ask if you're supporting a few blue-collar Americans or a few rich punks who sit in air conditioning all day?

@@josephtd7806 hate to break it to you a lot of the internal parts for snap-on is made overseas then the ship the parks here to be made

I agree, but sometimes brand loyalty comes from a brand making quality products that consumers love. Not always, but it happens

Joseph TD ah yes let’s spend 2x as much because aMuRiCa!!!!

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LMAO

FTW! XD

Found the military guy lol

Insert JAWS theme here.

Very soon my friend 👀

@@RealToolReviews high five ✋

@@RealToolReviews not soon enough

@@bixby9797 40K!!! well to be fair that is what, half a dozen snap on hand tools? All kidding aside when it comes to hand tools, I own Snap On, Mac, Matco, SK, Blue Point, Proto, Blackhawk, Urrea, Craftsman etc, etc. But I cannot honestly remember ever buying anything that was new (Except my Mac metric wrench set, made in Taiwan). I'm not a mech. by trade and it's nice to have some quality tools but I just cannot see paying that much as a weekend warrior in the garage. Also I do own some HF socket sets and they have served me well. As far as the Icon brand goes I honestly can't say how good they are but after seeing the prices I can get used name brands for less that will outlast my lifetime which leaves me with more $$$ to buy more tools that I don't need.

I guess it all depends on who's economy you want to support. Buy American and be proud of it.

Competition is King. The best wins.

@@andysharp4154 I wish I could afford to throw $400 towards the American built, but as long as those prices are marked up so damned high I'll have to stick with the foreign made. P.S. even Snap-On isn't 100% American made, they still use bearings and other small components made overseas.

@@andysharp4154 Bull shit! Its Snap ons job to earn customers. If you consider buying an inferior product for $300 more bucks go ahead. The buying American dream is dead. I will buy American when its fantastic. However, too many companies in America fail to be loyal to the American consumer and worker and care more about maximizing profit. All you die hard buy American are phonies anyhow. You love our country so much go join the military and prove it!!!!

@@andysharp4154 I personally own all Snap-On, 3/8" Micro Digital, 3/8" Digital, 1/2" Digital and a 3/4" clicker. After watching this video if I needed a clicker I would buy the Icon. As much as I want to support our economy, I also want to support my own personal economy. I own mostly Snap-On tools and love them but their pricing is ridiculous. The price gap doesn't equal the quality gap and sometimes Snap-On looses in the quality race also.

I stopped buying snapon years ago geart quality at 1/4 the price. Snapon will be out of business in a few year if they dont get real on there prices

Robert Schiedeck you wish. People have been saying that for decades. Their stock is still increasing in value.

Robert Schiedeck they could never lower their prices on current items, people would never buy from them again, if they were smart on all new items they would lower.

Hands down the best ... and hasn't put anything out in 3 years. I miss his content.

Agreed. Was one of my favorites to watch.

Luckily Project Farm picked up the slack!

Congrats on your new job!

You'll be the only HF employee that knows anything about the tools, besides the managers I guess

How do you like it so far?

I love the fact that Harbor Freight is inclusive and hires just as many women as men for a tool company.

@@nextlevelgamez9243 ...Its a retail store. Don't try and make something out of nothing. Ever dude that works there may as well be a women.

The 20% doesn't work for Icon tools

Touche! That put the nail in the coffin.

@@rosshussey1723 Seems that Harbor Freight excludes their higher end stuff from the coupon. I just checked my latest coupon and, indeed, Icon is excluded.

I usually just keep a screenshot of the coupon on my phone and show it to em, they can scan it right off of your screen. If the product is eligible for discount...

@@derekhansen6652 That works. I was just noting that the 20% off coupon will not work for Icon products.

Agreed. With Icon they're providing a "luxury" brand to step up to without having to depart for the tool trucks. Smart move IMO. I've only used a few of the HF tools but I've never had a problem with them. I'm not a pro wrench turner tho.

@TheOtherWhiteBread0 only if you don't use them in a shop on a daily basis. Good for home mechanic.

@@unicornwolfteam718 this is the kind of thinking that has to stop. These hf tools are beating everyone. Pro and home.

They've came a long way since they first originated. Snap-on should be scared shitless..

Keith Hughes harbor freight is pinche bueno and price good

Right! I noticed I drive people a little Mad. When I remove brand names off stuff I buy. Or take a black marker and make it blend in with my black cloths. I ll buy brand if it fits my needs or is on sale and i think it worth it. But if you do enough research. You will find that price does not always equal better quality.

A knowledge of metalurgy is not exactly victimization.

@@MrAquinas1 wow. that just changed my life! _NOT_ yeah.... it's marketing

@@360.Tapestry Pretty amazing reasoning since the Snap-On budget for advertizing is Zero.

@@MrAquinas1 the same can be said of tesla. that doesn't mean they don't market themselves. that doesn't mean they don't have a target demographic. that doesn't mean they don't want to be perceived a specific way in a potential customer's mind. pretty blatant how you had to change your wording there, since i have never mentioned advertising. and to someone who has been converted and is bias, objective reasoning will seem very amazing. you've clearly drank the koolaid and it wouldn't hurt to reassess the levels of your brand snobbery lmao bye

LoL...sarcasm

LMFAO, OH SO RIGHT THOUGH.

And when you retire and sell your tools you'll get most of your money back.

@@andysharp4154 Stop being such a butt hurt little bitch. God Damn snowflakes..lol!!!

@sidecarnutz Or give it to one of your grand kids

He had to save up money to be able to afford that Snap On torque wrench lol 😆

He's so damn good

@Lako It's a lot like these fools that buy $100 speaker cables and think they are better.

They are crying about BIRDS ?

@@NoWr2Run Haha

Mister Hat Well you see, there are significant differences between my “$100 cables” and your “$19.99 Boss amp kit” mechanical tools are typically very similar in design and build quality, my speaker cables are definitely nowhere near similar and if I choose the wrong set I get to deal with a wire 🔥🔥🔥

@@NoWr2Run lol, good one. it happens sometimes posting from my phone, didn't even notice

Rhabdo B went by bill and Hillary

Jesus Christ, man. Can we just joke about industrial assassination without having to hear about Hillary? I mean I know it’s the internet and all, but fuck. It’s tools.

Real tool reviews didn’t kill himself

Strange passions

I love your comments ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ comments

both tools are returnable as long as they are not damaged, so no money spent there

Hes now got a Snap on he will sell you on the cheap im sure

if the brand even lasts that long, most dont

Amen

i tried this with Kobalt. twice. they simply discontinue the product after 2 yrs, then sell it out, then give you the finger and a corporate apology script. a lifetime warranty is worth less than a good tool. but i would rather have 4 OK torque wrenches than one maybe-great.

Pinkie Love Excellent point I have lifetime with Sears

@@Pinkielover Harbor Freight doesn't work that way. If the brand goes away then Harbor Freight will offer you the next best thing. I know from experience and no I don't work there.

This man gets it. I’m not impoverishing my family to get some stupid “I invest in precious metals” sticker for my box, instead my $20 sears ratchets that have been going for nearly 15 years let me pay for some custom jewelry for my better half, a much better “precious metals” investment IMHO

I learned early but with an angle grinder. Way back in the day, bought an expensive angle grinder for $80 and it lasted about 3 months. Then I bought 2 cheap angle grinders for $20 each. I still have them 20 years later. I figure that I could buy 4 cheap tools for the price of one expensive tool but never needed to go that route.

Derek's Workshop And Projects I say that's 'Zachery' right. Maybe you know the beginning of that joke. That poor woman had Zachery disease.

especially when the 10 mil goes missing never had to go through snap on or a big name company for a missing part but with the cheap sets just get another... I always put my tools away but sometimes that black hole appears...

True. I get all my expendables (cutoff, blending, grinding, wire knot wheels) for the 4 1/2" side grinders there, much cheaper (I do go to Fastenal for the coating removal discs, theirs outperform ALL of the rest.) The Harbor Freight unibits (step drills) in the lager 2 pack and the smaller 3 pack are extremely good tools, they will flat outperform and outlast the equivalent sized Klein, Greenlee, Lenox, Milwaukee unibits @ just a fraction of the cost. If I hadn't used all of the above extensively for the last 5 years, I wouldn't have believed it! Great (cheap!) stuff...

Also you have nice handwriting

Lol.....well thank ya! 🤣

@@RealToolReviews Might I ask, does the calibration date on the Snap-on torque wrench case say "FEB. 12"? Thank you in advance for your reply.

The sticker is visible at the 7:25 mark.

Yup not shocking at all...

Hahahaha😂🤣 Good one! Definitely would buy the habor freight Icon torque!

seephor I think the Icon case is actually a better quality over the Snap-On case. It is just a bit bulkier. I think I would want a beefier case versus a few more square inches in a tool box.

@@truckerpeterose yeah! I was thinking the same thing! It has metal hinges! Actually looks better in my opinion, it might just be too bulky to fit in a toolbox

@@truckerpeterose Yep. Metal snaps beat a plastic hinge.

LMAO. It's also SAD that the case costs about a 3rd of the Icon T. Wrench. I like the Icon case better like mentioned above but FUNNY AS HELL.

I've been going there a long time. They have everything from A to Z. Just can't beat it. Great sales, great coupons. Never had any quality issues.

Agreed and one just opened by me

You mean, "The Candy Store"? Me too!!

Careful, your wallet will regret it. Not all their stuff is great, but most of the time you can find a great product. It also depends how often you will use things. Overall its a great place to browse for tools.

Make sure you bring your coupon!! 😁

Jason Wheeler but if has a lifetime warranty. Compared to a one with snap on.

Lifetime warranty out the door for ICON vs 1yra snap-on! I guess you missed that part

I agree long term durability is always a consideration with any test. My question is, if the Snap-On is already showing less repeatability, and out of range readings, after long term use wouldn’t it be even less reliable? I too would like to see a long term test to see if maybe The Snap-On settles in so to speak. Pretty compelling test nonetheless.. and good point from you Jason.

@@larryduttry9400 lifetime warranty 🤣🤣🤣

Im Also Curious I have Both And I will post A video After A Year.

OneLegged hondamechanic i think all 40 of us did^^

As did I.

Yep me too

I just subscribed and found that he stopped. Anyone know what happened? Is he okay?

They do provide the best tools when you look at the big picture.

@@roguestatus9040 that would depend on your definition of best in this case. I believe that having a lifetime warranty and better accuracy straight out of the box would be better than a 1 year warranty and good enough accuracy. Value is a huge factor when it comes to tools, and Snap-on just doesn't have it

Mustang 3.0 or the morons who spent thousands on snap on

Good on you

@ShootTheMoon i never had chrome come off tools lol thats a back in the day thing dude 😂

@ShootTheMoon If only they made something to protect your hands....

Has Anyone mentioned what country manufactured them or is that a dumb question anymore because Everything is Made in the Peoples Republic of Communist China. Yup, NAFTA was a Ruinous Act of Treason which was on par with the Bush's and Clinton's who sold Us OUT!!

I used to make torque wrenches, and I agree. One thing I can say - before using (or calibrating) a click-type torque wrench, it needs to be "cycled" several times. Set it to a lower value, put it on a bolt head, and click it 10-12 times. This will make subsequent readings more consistent and accurate.

And need to be stored at 0 when not in use.@@TitoRigatoni

Except the repeatability should be done at 50% of the range, as a calibration shop would do, but 75 ftlbs was probably OK.

I took a break

@@RealToolReviews Ok, best tool reviews on RU-vid

@@RealToolReviews Really? I think your skin is too thin for any criticism. I mean you did mention that in a video.

lmaoooo Im gonna use that

He's pisses off Trump lost

@@joshm2243 I have actually seen him comment on other tool channels videos. He's still here. My guess is just that a change of life situation.

You must have never watched project farm. That guy is so thorough.

MAC has a better return policy and replacement policy then snap on or matco

Mac tools, oh you mean Stanley! A lot of their tools are just rebranded from other Stanley companies like Dewalt, Expert, Facom etc. etc., and Mac prices are no bargain either.

Jesus they pare. I wanted a 3/8" 15mm swivel socket, just one socket $58. I could get a 10 piece set for $54 on Ebay, as much as I would use it.

I deliver to snap on raw material steel/aluminum. U should see there shop, no need to pay there overpriced tools.

Oh, they say you pay for the service... which is garbage at our shop. She would come once a month at most and forget to warranty tools for months. There are multiple Snap-On fanboys that have started buying off the Mac truck because it's so bad.

You are also paying for a lot of staff, drivers, trucks, fuel etc. and don’t forget the guys at head office enjoying a good life. A typical old school company and business model that will either change or get left behind.

@@phbrinsden I'd rather pay for a good tool than someone elses salary or fuel up.

you mean way-overpriced unreliable oil-leakers aren't worth it ?

@@BigEightiesNewWave I have thee Harley Davidson 2004 FXSTI, 2005 heritage and my wife’s 2008 sportster 1200. ….no leaks, imagine that…..

Hahahahahahaha

Snap-llumintati confirmed

Kiss that coupon goodbye though. There is now fine print.. Excluding pretty much every tool brand they carry. So the coupons are only good for cheap random items. No more tools, power tools or machines. Good thing i got my belt grinder with coupon before that changed. I found out when i tried getting my drill press

The best thing about HF is the reviews on their website, tons of them, uncensored. Allows you to separate the crap from the deals.

John Shifflett check out "project farm" on youtube!

This doesn't speak for ALL snap on tools as some are actually worth it but yes, some of their stuff is too friggin expensive.

Agreed. I have used a few snapon tools and own a few I wouldn't waste time shopping anywhere else for. Snapon also outsources supplies so you can finance through them and still get some cheaper tools.

High price For high quality durability and reliability.

Just not accuracy though right? Torque wrench’s get used and put away, they aren’t thrown around typically. No need for the “ better durability “

@@JJ-vy4jz Says a dude that owns harleys, and yeti coolers.

@@eriklarson9137 the bike in my profile picture is not a Harley. And I got a helluva deal on it ;)

Look up Snap-On vs any other brand, they fail non stop. Snap-On sucks!

Snickel Fritz yes it does

@@baooo4495 No, it does not. I have known many snap-on/matco die-hards who also destroy any mechanical object their hands come into contact with. My tweeker neighbor has a bunch of snap on tools, yet he is constantly rebuilding his truck's engine because of all of his fuck-ups.

I agree. Some of the best mechanics I've ever known have small tool boxes and barely any expensive tools. It's not that the expensive tool people are ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't true. Cheers.

They make u more efficient

@@jbrown577 just wanted to let you know, your post has just proven that you have never tried a premium tool and tried a cheap one. Stay inexperienced my friend

They didn't, they have $300 earplugs...

They drove on by without stopping that day - like the dealer does when he smells a return.

@@Fjord_Driver Sounds about right.

They were pretty torqued off

@@Fjord_Driver Any American business executive would tell you the path to profitability is not by making a better product that would entice more people to buy, but to fire enough employees in the U.S., and offshore as much as possible to Mexico and China. Quality product design is a distant 3rd.

Ray Fontenot that's a real tool review right there

I did calibration in the Navy way back when- I failed a lot of Snap-Ons, also.

we use tohnichi in manufacturing at my company, toshiba industrial

Seamus322 67C!

Soon my friend….

@@RealToolReviews we miss you!!!

@@RealToolReviews where you at man?!

They're probably not laughing as much nowadays with people making more reviews like this

Never did like the way snap on felt in my hands. Loved craftsman. Hell, even the lowes house brand is getting really good. Wouldn't buy shit from harbor freight, though.

Still happens today. Make a crappy motorcycle that doesn't go, stop, or turn well, using 50 year old technology, slap "HD" on it and charge as much as a car, and you'll have people lining up to buy it. The only thing HD does well is chrome, and turning useful horsepower into noise.

Elm Sell that HF in 3 years and tell me what it’s worth compared to the Snap On lol

@@eurodoctor1087 dude strapon depreciates almost as bad as jewelry. wtf r u talking about?

The snap-on trucks are independently owned and operated, and the truck owners are the ones who usually owe the most money to snapon

I had a friend who had a matco frachise for about 2 years, lots of time and money invested for little to no return on that investment. besides that putting up with customers that buy these expensive tools and not paying for them and/or skipping on payments, guess who is on the hook for those non paying customers.

Both torque wrenches are more than accurate enough for what they're intended for. Only an idiot would use a click-style torque wrench for an application so important that it needs to be accurate to within 1 lb-ft. btw, these are both no doubt re-branded CDI torque wrenches. The difference in accuracy between the two only shows how much variation CDI is sending out the door.

@@karlschauff7989 interesting i didn't know this. I am going to look into this. thx for the share.

@@karlschauff7989 snap on owns CDI

1 yr warranty on the calibration lifetime on the ratchet head

I check back on the channel weekly to see if he's re-uploaded yet lol. Big fan of yours btw Mr. O!

Thanks my friend! :) ……. I’ll be back in the near future. Stay tuned!

@@RealToolReviews EXCELLENT-- You know how to make a real solid channel!

...and counting.

Look at a Snap On driver's house and cars! He's made his money

Or just the kids that still owe money on their Snap On stuff and refuse to accept that they were suckered.

Ben Harrison

Ben Harrison 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

Tickle Fritz Snap On isn’t worried one bit. I don’t see NASA or the military buying harbor freight. Snap On makes plenty of specialty sockets and tools no one else does and that won’t change . Replication is flattering.

I agree, however snap on tools in the shop is a dick size contest, my three snap on tools beat your 5 matco's Sucker

lmao

they must own snap-on

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Stay tuned... 😉

@@RealToolReviews nice

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Bruh you are every where!!

You can calibrate any torque wrench to be accurate at any specific torque spec... even Pittsburgh. The torque accuracy across the board is what you'd want to see, and the Icon is pretty good, but don't think that cheap torque wrenches can't be accurate.

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Would NEVER torque head bolts with that. To say nothing of rod and main bolts.

ICON TOOLS = LIFETIME WARRANTY ... JUST REPLACE IT FOR FREE ... NO NEED TO THINK ABOUT THE 5 YEAR SCENARIO ...

@Brian Crawford - I do not see what your statement has to do with the original statement. Sounds like you just want to talk. Or don't understand English as well as you think. Not sure which. Neither is good.....

so what are you saying the snap on will magically fix itself in 5 years?

@@johnsims8409 , lifetime warranty is usually 7 years max, and that's best case scenario. google HF warranty experiences and you'll find a bunch of horror stories. whenever shopping there, i think it's best to just treat it as an all-sales-are-final situation

@@nothankyou5524 he's writing perfectly coherent English, it's you who doesn't understand it

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Wait so the case for snap on can buy you a full torque wrench?! Wtf.. lol screw snap on

TreYay83 or in this case lol see what I did there. Snap on got blown out of its case lol😂😂😂😂

What do you have?

BINGO! Never try chasing the Jones, it makes you go broke and your money doesn't get Jack squat. I buy harbor freight, tekton and craftsman tools not Snapon or Mac. My motorcycle is a Kawasaki Vulcan S not some harley. That money I'm not wasting on some name on my tools/bike goes to my retirement so I'm not a poor person when I get old.

One of the big pluses for snap on is if you are working on a vehicle for a customer and a tool breaks or you need a speciality tool you can just call you dealer and he will usually bring you what you need within 4hours. That's often invaluable.

@@engineclinic Or I can go to a store and get it in less than an hour.

@@dillonh321 not if you are working in a garage and want to keep your job nor if you are running your own shop and want to stay in business. Yeah, that's fine if you are a back yard mechanic but that's not what snap on caters to.