#sunex #china #tools What's up with @SUNEXTools77 and are china tools all that bad???? Thanks to @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench for his efforts in making a video
Lang and Mayhew both make pocket prybars in the USA... I have Proto impact sockets. Made in USA and not much more expensive than chinesium Sunex. And, as far as I'm concerned, Taiwan and China = no difference. They both suck. Nearly every tool I have broken was made in Taiwan, so IMO, they aren't any better than China.
I didn't know self-proclaimed business wizards like you existed! Please enlighten us with your revolutionary practices on social media. We're all dying to know how to make the world spin around your finger!
@@CPthetooladdict I didn't know pompous a-holes who think their opinion is the only opinion that matters existed... oh wait, yea I did... And point at the doll and show my what part my statement touched you at... You made because I said they both suck, or that I pointed out that at LEAST two companies make pocket prybars in the USA? Or both? You didn't used to pedal chinesium crap. Wonder what changed? I don't make the world spin around my finger - it just does because it wants to.
I take issue with the implication that my opinion takes precedence over others. It's audacious to attribute such sentiments to me, especially considering your seeming need to validate your perspective at the expense of understanding varied preferences. As a platform inclusive of diverse individuals, it's crucial to acknowledge that no one person's views are inherently superior. I encourage adopting a respectful and humble stance, prioritizing humility over assertions of entitlement.
@@CPthetooladdict I provided a personal opinion based on personal experiences, and yet you responded in a malevolent manner. So, who is the one with the need to "validate their perspective at the expense of understanding varied preferences" here??? Therefore maybe you should take your own advice at "adopting a respectful and humble stance, prioritizing humility over assertions of entitlement" when responding to your subscribers... Ya think??
I gave you a taste of your own medicine, thinking you needed to grasp that disrespect isn't a two-way street - pal, being rude doesn't earn you respect, surprisingly - did you miss that day in preschool or are you holding onto your inner three-year-old's 'I don't wanna share' tantrums - either way, no one's obligated to worship your crankiness. Remember, I'm not just the player. I'm the coach.
To manufacture tools competitively in the US: There's the government regulation of the places that the raw materials could be mined from. There's regulations on the exhaust coming from the mining equipment. Regulations on where water that runs off the mined area flows. Regulations on the transport of the raw materials to the factory. Regulations on equipment in the factory. Regulations on every aspect of labor involved mining and transport of the raw material and manufacture of the end product. Regulations on exhaust coming from mining equipment and transport equipment. And then there's the cost of labor itself. Add all this up and yeah, a pocket pry bar will cost 400% more. And for the record, I hate this reality. We have become a nation of click to "buy now" consumers with little or no f'ks given about the reality involved in the manufacture of the junk we're buying when making the choices we make when we click "buy now".
I live in Norway, but discovered Wright Tools. Really like my Wrightgrip wrench set :-) I also have some German tools. Germany is producing a lot of tools these days: Knipex, Hazet, Wiha, Gedore, Witte, Felo, Wera (Czech Republic) and more.
People said the same thing about Japan too. Japan's costs got to high, companies went to Taiwan. Taiwan got expensive, they went to China. The point is that businesses don't care about country of origin unless their customers do. I think the answer is clear. Cheap products are rarely made in the United States. But that can also be the case in Western Europe as well. If they, you can bet automation made it cheap. Domestically, China has a bad economy with high unemployment therefore lots of cheap equipment and buildings are available. People don't understand how bad things have gotten domestically for them. Sunex isn't even a manufacturer, they buy from one. That manufacturer probably is the one who made the decision to go. If you wanted your product manufactured, I'd think that you should manufacture your own product. I don't see how you can meet the price without doing it yourself. Too much going to middle men. Respectful question: Have you ever been to China/Taiwan/Vietnam/Korea and visited factories? That should give you some real sense of what your up against. Manufacturing is literally backbreaking work for workers. Its not romantic at all.
I like Sunex tools, so far no broken or worn tools, I wish one of the USA tool makers would make a quality tool with a cheaper finish like Sunex does. Maybe two tool makers get together to make this happen.
@@cyrusmoser1090 they're right down the street from me. I'm not a tool nerd so I don't know all the ones that USA make. But I have a decent lineup of their tools. The sockets are fatties🤣 heavy impact sluggers. Price is higher end, but not highest end.
Honestly, there are some Chinese brands that makes some amazing knives, it took them years to go from making copies to making their own originals, building up customer service and all that, but the quality has shot up so high that it is putting American made knives to shame at times. It’s sad but that’s the fact, yeah, they have companies making hot garbage, but they also have companies making gold. I’m just going to wait and see, but for now, I’m buying American, German and Japanese tools whenever possible.
Dude I want 100% agree it's starting to seem like the USA made stuff is made so much cheaper than the Chinese in Taiwan made stuff I don't understand I've bought a lot of USA made stuff just because it says USA made I figure oh you know it's probably going to be all right quality and it just seems like it's junk unless it's made by a high-end brand like Mac or snap on it's junk and it's breaking my heart
It's called globalizeim brought to you by greed is good and economy of scale, where selling the most regardless of quality or price wins and stays in business.
The best example of this is in my opinion Channellock. They make some decent USA-made pliers, but the quality is like a 5/10 or 6/10 at best. Knipex or Snap-on pliers are just so much better. I still love them though, they make very affordable USA tools that guys just starting out can grab, but I upgraded them as soon as I could.
I always stuck with Grey Pneumatic impact sockets. I've been using the Duo-sockets for years now with great success. Love how thin they are. As you said the Sunex stubby wrenches are great for the price. Have had them for years now.
Great video! Sunex is my biggest request to purchase. I have had so many people hit me up this week about this. Sunexpress warranty is so easy. Great customer service. It sucks to see China, but at the bare minimum consumers should try to buy from legit warehouse distributors, tool trucks, or verified amazon resellers stateside when they can. I understand that not everyone can afford certain tools. But trying to keep as many supplemental jobs stateside is also a big deal. You always nail it man, good content as always.
I was gonna get some 12 points from these but I remembered that they quietly moved their manufacturing lol so I bought a set of tekton chromes for 60 bucks. I was gonna go with cat but it was 150 bucks. Cool video cp 😎
My shop will finally get a Cornwell guy again 👍 I can't wait to buy some more USA hand tools. I love the Cornwell impact sockets they're easy to read & heavy duty
Hello CP AND SUNNY: Thank you for this video sir. Yes I'm a Snap On loyal customer but over the past years & your recommendations I have purchased Sunex tools & sockets. To the best of my knowledge all the Sunex sockets & tools I own are from Taiwan and they all work great. As a matter of fact Chad all of your tool recommendations have been nothing less than excellent. CP, you and SUNNY be great as always & God Bless. TMP from N.J.
If you want quality USA made tools that won't break the bank you have to go to the industrial brands like proto Wright or Williams. Their top quality tools at a more affordable price and one of the reasons is cuz they cut out the tool truck middleman who has to make his commission and cover his franchise costs. Im not saying it's right or I like it but it's the only way the economic equation works for USA made tools. And just so everyone knows Stanley Black & Decker owns Proto as well as Mac and Snap-on owns Williams.
@@andrewtrentonhopkinson6569 If the tool is stamped made in the USA it has to be made in USA that law. I do know that some proto and some Williams tools are made in Taiwan
@@andrewtrentonhopkinson6569 Yes I know Stanley Black & Decker has tools made in Asia as well as Snap-on does I said US made tools which both those companies produce
@@andrewtrentonhopkinson6569All Snap On sockets are made in Wisconsin plant dude. So don’t go there. Unless you take yourself on a plant tour as I have
This isn’t exactly the same but here’s a good example: I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla with a Chinese aftermarket sunroof in it. The sunroof is completely rotten ready to fall off, there’s so much rust. I also have a 2004 Toyota Highlander with a factory Toyota sunroof in it. The rubber is still soft and there’s not one single rust spot on it.
I'm doing work in the USA, paying taxes in the USA. I bust my hump to buy USA made tools that support fellow Americans and keep corporate profits in the USA. I know tools are expensive. However, I also view my tools as an investment that allows me to make $$ support my family, community, and country. Just my opinion........
I have some Sunex wrenches sets, the big boys and jumbos. I dont use them much, but I have a Nueson Wacker front-end loader and a couple of machines, so it's nice to have them on hand without breaking the bank. Not the best tools out there, but they were a good value.
Astro, Capri, gear wrench Astro wheel bearing tool exploded today it’s not a Mac or snap on. Still need to do the job and can’t call the tool truck. Have to call customer service. Not making money on the phone with Astro
I’m to the point where I’ll only buy USA made unless there’s no other option. I’d really like to find a complete set of USA made impact Torx and hex sockets but as far as I can tell none exist.
But even USA doesn't mean Americans making the product. Look at Springfield and surrounding area of Ohio . Lots of components made at those factories by people with Temporary Refugee Status that are just Third world heathens and down right invaders as well.
I prefer USA made tools. Taiwanese tools have worked out all right for me from Harbor freight purchases. Pretty much anything that was China made from harbor freight was junk.
Tools were one of the few commodities where we actually had a choice. It's getting harder to find US made tools. The sale of SK to China was a big blow. Apex has shifted a lot of production to China. I think a lot of us are getting tired of seeing "Made In China" on product packaging. I've had, and still have, some Chinese tools. My hydraulic press was made in China. The jack started leaking right away. I replaced it with an old jack I bought at a swap meet. I did a lot of press work on it for 10 years without issue. Some Chinese products are decent and some are outright junk. Unfortunately our choices these days are narrow and manufacturing is out of our control. The cost of manufacturing in the US is prohibitively expensive with taxes, environmental regulations, safety regulations, business and health insurance, workman's comp and wages.
@@CPthetooladdict yeah on my stubby impacts it says made in china to Matco specifications. But my other ones don’t say that on the packaging. I looked and turns out only one of mine has it.
@@CPthetooladdict I honestly don’t have any complaints about those stubby sockets though. My other adv’s are holding up damn good too! Although I did replace my 3/8 with the snappy’s. My 3/8 adv’s live in the suv 🚙 now with a torque wrench and an impact just in case. They’re good sockets though!
@@daveunderwoodjr682 yeah I'm pretty sure the stubby and mid length adv is china if I remember right. You can tell they are made from a completely different manufacturer. They don't look anything like the regular adv stuff.
