FYI The reason the PWZ Pliers did not make the list is they are available from Bahco and I did a Video on just them :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HIgsKTK29cI.html
Flat Rate Master the PWZs are worth twice there weight in gold in the diesel side i.e. after treatment temp sensor, can save you 3 hours and a re-thread
Agreed on all counts. I would also add their ratcheting screwdriver, their dual 80 ratchets, their ball joint press, their pullers, and Techangle torque wrenches.
Totally agree have had my Snapon Tools for a VERY,VERY,VERY LONG TIME and in my opinion not to many tools beats them.Great video FRM and as always keep them coming.
Snap on also makes "in my opinion" the best screwdrivers, I haven't tried S-K screwdrivers , but Mac, Cornwell, Matco all pale in comparison. Great video!!
Thanks for this video, also thanks for the idea with the hammer - it’s now on my “to get” list. My personal snap on top tools would include their universal sockets, flare nut sockets (wrenches have too many accessibility problems now), dual 80 ratchets, PWZ pliers, and the wrenches - can’t beat flank drive plus in my experiencd
I agree with this list, have all those tools myself minus the hammer. Thanks for the tip on the hammer, I'll have to pick one up. Another great Snap on tool is the extra long allen sockets, I've torqued the hell out of them removing side yolks on VW DSG transmissions and they never give or strip. Get a set and save yourself from taking out the cradle the next time you have to pull a DSG on a VW.
Agree,have 3 of 5,I would add the best ratcheting screw driver is snap on,used one from 1988 till 2016,it finally cracked my dealer gave me a new one,let me keep it,was my very first tool I bought when starting out,THANKS
On the Snap-On wrenches, I have a love/hate relationship. I love my old Snap-On wrenches, which have the forged I-beam handles. They feel comfortable in the hand. The new (the term new is relative... I'm old) Snap-On wrenches, with the flat polished handles, hurt my hands when I really have to get serious with a fastener. And, doing mostly AC work, I get serious with a lot of large fasteners which you can't get a socket on. As a matter of fact, I got so disgusted with my set of long Snap-On metric combination wrenches, I traded them to my MAC guy for a full set of the MAC Precision-Torque combination wrenches. The big beefy handles feel much better in the hand and the wrenches grip the fastener even better than the Snap-On wrenches did. Just my $.02.
Totally agree on the wrenches. I have them in the big sizes and have put 6ft cheaters on them that I jump up and down on. They take it. It is amazing how much abuse they handle. It’s a buy once cry once thing. I have a lot of money in the large SAE wrenches, but it’s totally money well spent.
Agree on the flare nut wrenches. Now I have my eye on their hose pick set with the flattened ends (SGA102BR). Always nervous sticking a pointy ended hose pick into a hose.
I HIGHLY SUGGEST you try Wright flare nut wrenches and Wrightgrip 2.0 .... Really does compare and beat them considering the price difference.. You are usually right 99% of the time tho so you have that Mr. FRM & always a good video from the FRM =)
The Ball joint press kit is the best on the market. Also their 1/2 cordless impact is very strong. Im surprised quite frequently by a co workers SO gun compared to my Milwaukee HO gun.
The best and only brass hammers to me are the ones I made myself when working as a machinist. I’ve had them for two decades and use them all the time. Everyone that works on anything needs a nice brass hammer.
I just picked up two almost full sets of blue point wrenches today, sae and metric, some doubles, snap on ball end hex keys, a couple pry bars, blue point feeler gauges and some other wrenches for $65 today! I was SUPER STOKED! I even got a few snap on flank drive plus reversible ratcheting wrenches! Unbelievable deal!
Several of my co workers have the snap on air hammer. A while back i bought Mac's newest air hammer. The MPH1911. Hits very hard. Can do anything the snap on can do and for $150 less.
Glad you said .401 shank on that #4... I do use brass hammers but I’m more of a lead hammer guy still. I mostly agree on the flare nut wrenches, mostly...
Not everyone needs it but..... we had a cp with the .499 shank at my last shop.... I had a ball joint that my 3050 wouldn't touch(fought with it for a good 15 min)....got beartha and had it out in a couple blows.... those air hammers are amazing
Awsome videos i agree 100% what your saying some times snap on does have the edge with stuff are you going to do a 5 snap on tools ypu dont like i think it would be a good follow up video look forward to the next one 🖒
I would have add the 14.4v in 3/8 impact. The size and power combo is excellent. And you forgot about the b Snap On golden air hammer bits. And the extended flex 3/8 or 1/4 rachets. I love the leverage.
have the cp and .498 shank with an aircat .401 and use them daily and do everything I throw at them. Not sure ide spend a ridiculous amount for a snapon air hammer. Wrenches definitely love them and their hammers
Another good video FRM. Couldn't agree more right up to your choice of air hammer. I believe that the best air hammer out there is the CP4447, it is industrial grade. Of course, it is .498 shank like Eric's 'Big nasty'. I have the IR121 and Snap On PH3050, both .401 shanks, also but neither come close to the CP4447. Haven't tried a brass dead blow hammer but I will remedy that. Keep up the good work, sir!!
I'm surprised that the ball joint kit didn't make the list, yeah it's pricey but having the prices snap together seems obvious yet no one else has that features.
Try the sioux air hammer in 401 shank its made by snap on industrial it out performs that air hammer all day and is about $100 cheaper ive personally seen a guy drive out Volvo semi spring pins with one and extremely siezed anchor pins
I really expected the ball joint press to be in here. I do a lot of ball joints on 3/4 to 2 ton trucks and couldn't do my job nearly as fast without it.
The PWSC7CF Stripper/crimper. I'm not a mechanic, i'm in telecom. A bit of a tool junkie. I have used Kleins for the most part over the last 22 years, just got the Snap on a few weeks ago. They do a lot for just one tool, Klein, you need separate strippers and crimpers, which can stink if you are in a tight space, on a ladder or whatever.
How about a video on responsibilities of special purpose tools? As in: What should a shop be expected to provide vs what a tech should have to buy themself. For example, diagnostic laptop, port a power, HVAC, 3/4 drive, large puller sets, etc. Some businesses take advantage of techs by providing very little specialty tools.
OK, here’s my Top 5. A bit different as I’m a fork truck tech. All of these cost silly money, but all but the punches are worth buying secondhand. No particular order: Wrenches-Sockets-Ratchets-Punches-Crowsfeet
I'd like to throw my opinion out there....I truly believe Snap-On makes the best chrome sockets in the world.I am guilty of beating the absolute piss out of chrome sockets and the SO hold up in the long run. I would encourage any tech to invest in SO chrome sockets and for those on a budget, SK is fantastic and I would consider SK tools more of a PRO line of tools. Folks, also look into Williams for quality tools at an affordable price.
They call it hex plus, it's kind of like flank drive for allen heads. It doesn't work on the ball end though, so he could very well be correct that the snap on ball end is better.
@@ericwhite265 Considering he’s talking about bit sockets, I’m going to take a wild guess that he’s referring to breakage. Snap-On is kind of lauded for their durable torx bit sockets and so maybe that translates to hex. For the l-keys, I prefer PB Swiss and maybe even Wiha, but Wera no doubt is good stuff indeed.
5 years later…. The combo wrenches now, we’re seeing some serious competition now. The only flare nut wrenches, pretty much still…. Only thing close is Proto.
Great video as always. How often do you use those ball hex or even hex bits in general? I've seen very few hex fasteners on the vehicles I've worked on so far, but I'm new to the trade. Are there certain makes that use them much more than others? It would be awesome if you could do top 5 videos from Mac and Matco as well... the tool truck brands have pretty amazing discounts for tech students (basically half off retail with Snappy, I believe the others are about the same) so I'm trying to decide what essentials I should buy while I still have access to that pricing.
Essex Rotary the blue point is a joke compared to the SnapOn. I bought the blue point early on in my career and was always having to borrow someone's SnapOn. Needless to say the blue point got traded in on the SnapOn one years back and never looked back.
I have a Husky 100 tooth ratchet in 3/8" and while it's a decent tool for the $20 or so I paid for it, I don't think you can really compare a Husky ratchet to the tool truck brands....
Snap-on Brass hammer is under rated. Essential tool when it comes to quality of workmanship. I know I wouldnt want to see my control arms beaten to shit or anything for that matter on my vehicle.
The Open Ends do not spread, they fit very well and do not round off fasteners, if it has to come off grab a Snap On they just work better than anything else
great choices.i know you like matco ratchets but snap on ratchets are the best too. I'm going to pick up one if those air hammers. I already have big nasty and a cheap standard shank air hammer.
I find there flare wrenches to bo poor I have a 46 year old duro chrome and they are undistructable and never stripe a nut .the next beatnik have found are gray
PLEASE post a video with the differences between your primo Snap-On model and the "Big Nasty" .......I've never seen either (other than on youtube). so would like to know the differences, please? thank you.
Cp 714 air hammer is king. Try using a snapon to shoot rivets . I've tried dont work. Snap on is good but to fast of a hammer and not very controllable.
Sorry but I have to say, I prefer my Mac precision torque flat wrenches. Been a heavy equipment tech for more than 15 years, own snap-on wrenches, they collect dust as I use my Mac daily
