Will $9000 Harbor Freight Tool Box Compete with Snap On?

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Harbor Freight launched a new line of mechanic tools geared to professional mechanics. The Icon series tools are trying to compete head to head with Snap on Tools, Matco Tools and other tool truck brands. Will a almost $9000 tool box from Harbor Freight be worth the money? Can Harbor Freight go head to head with Snap On Master Series boxes? All great questions! Let's find out. Harbor Freight provided the tool box used in this video.
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@jodyburton0351 4 года назад

Is it a fair comparison when you don't consider the free t-shirt you might get with Snap-On? :)

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Hahahahhaha Hahhaha. That’s true

@fw1421 4 года назад

Jody Burton What< Snap On gives you something for free? Not my former dealer!

@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm 4 года назад

fw1421 Shit, my current dealer won’t even give me what I pay for. Been waiting a month for my ratchet rebuild. Dude hasn’t shown up in 3 weeks.

@evanbryanphotography 4 года назад

my dad got a free ar 15 with his snap on tool box haha

@mattmorgan5370 3 года назад

I got a bunch of "free" stuff from snap on when I got my tool box. Nowhere near the storage of this box for about the same price.

@jbrown577 4 года назад

I always chose the cheapest storage I could get. I needed tools to make money, the boxes were just an afterthought. $10k in tools, $1000 in boxes was the ratio that worked for me.

@alvinf1275 2 года назад

That is my exact thought when shopping for storage, id rather put money on tools, and have more savings left over.

@h4ckantrieb950 2 года назад

Cheap Out in storage enough and It will haunt you at some point

@centuryhelix8727 2 года назад

That ratio doesn’t work for me because I work on airplanes, which don’t really require expensive tools, but I’m also constantly wheeling the box around the hangar. Because of this I need a tool box that holds up to more wear and tear than the automotive or diesel mechanic who’s box will just stay against the wall in their own bay

@bikeradam 2 года назад

I have a $300 box with $3000 in tools. Not on purpose, I just realized it when reading your comment lol

@K3Flyguy 2 года назад

@@centuryhelix8727 may I ask what box are you using. I have a similar situation and am ready to move into a better roll around box, thanks in advance!

@JaredSVX 3 года назад

Charles: has $9000 toolboxes Me: $20 tool bag and $5 milk crate....

@ssj2camaro21 3 года назад

If you have enough experience, you may be able to do more than he can with a 9k box. It's not the tools that make the mechanic.

@towtruckaj 3 года назад

@@ssj2camaro21 I mean that only goes so far, You can do a ton with very little, but that only goes so far that doesn't mean you can dig to china with a toothpick.

@bosomofvictory 3 года назад

Yea, join the 5 gallon bucket club

@jacobtorres2617 3 года назад

Bwhahahaha.... I love seeing you guy's.... Tony Two Tool's

@justinwingfield2271 3 года назад

Ain’t nothing wrong with a five gallon bucket. Especially with one of those organizers in it

@Mr_Cellophane 3 года назад

I work in a warehouse that stores and ships Snap-On tool boxes. They are only built in one town in the world. And not just handling them, and having friends that work there building them, and owning one myself, I can confirm that they are by far not worth what they sell for. I'm glad HF is stepping up their game and making a competitive box for a better price.

@mikew6786 2 года назад

You are only helping the Chinese. Keep it up and we will all be speaking Chinese.

@Jeff-rk8hq 2 года назад

@@mikew6786 i’m all for made in America but Do you really believe that lining the pockets of price gouging assholes is the right thing to do just because their from America? If so we disagree… I’ll support Wright tool over snap on any day

@mikew6786 2 года назад

@@Jeff-rk8hq Do you believe in lining the pockets of the Chinese Communists?

@mikew6786 2 года назад

And some of that money goes to Iran, North Korea, the Taliban etc.

@rodrawlings2204 2 года назад

I'll give u a grand if u can make a master series box fall off the truck

@JoseDiaz-bk9mh 3 года назад

I said it once, I’ll say it again. ICON IS SNAP-ON, JUST AT THE PIRCE THAT SNAP-ON SHOULD BE AT!!!!!

@thefogisgone3662 3 года назад

Only... snap ons top drawers open all the way

@jameswagoner3309 3 года назад

Wrong...Icon boxes open all the way...Snap on doesn't.

@samdittmar5142 3 года назад

Yeah......no

@thefogisgone3662 3 года назад

@@jameswagoner3309 nope.. go try it out

@thefogisgone3662 3 года назад

@@jameswagoner3309 and i said top drawer

@AlphaMachina 4 года назад

I do sheet metal and woodworking, and I built a beast of a toolbox that, if it were to be judged by the standards of Snap-on, or in this case, Icon, it'd very likely cost $20,000-$30,000. That being said, it was built using less than $1000 worth of sheet stainless steel, galvanized steel and oak, fasteners and other materials. Has more storage, more features, and more usable work space. It has built-in LED lighting in every drawer and cabinet, and above the work-surface that comes on when accessed, steel peg board backing, replaceable HDPE (cutting board material) work-top and drawer inserts, lockable caster wheels, oak laminate drawer and cabinet faces, gas strut assisted hutch, among many, many other features. It also has a bottle opener and a coat hook on the side as a bonus. Just saying.. these companies charge a pretty penny for these boxes, and I understand it's to recoup on the tooling and the overhead. But hell, I've got very little overhead, so I can afford to make my boxes out of better materials for a small fraction of the cost.

@jacobhendrickson8935 Год назад

Is there anywhere I can see one of your boxes?? Sounds awesome!!

@Russhirsch8667 Год назад

I’d like you to build me a box. Name your price

@TheTate182 Год назад

@@Russhirsch8667 I was also thinking this! I’m game for one

@schlomoshekelstein908 Год назад

@@TheTate182 he's bullshitting,he builds premade computer desks for gamers out of gas pipe lol

@bujin5455 Год назад

You should do a video of this box!

@jawadmajeedahmed6933 9 месяцев назад

I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ru-vid.comUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.

@garymarrs2270 4 года назад

Kool an actual Mechanic doing a real reveiw on the ICON

@coreycarver9974 4 года назад

Justin dow and redemption garage are mechanics doing icon reviews

@garymarrs2270 4 года назад

@@coreycarver9974 I know about Redemption but didn't know about Justin thanks for the 411

@ecogiful 4 года назад

still it's a sponsored review.

@garymarrs2270 4 года назад

@@ecogiful Really? smh.

@coreycarver9974 4 года назад

@@RenegadesGarage he may work in a steel mill but even in a steel mill you do work on stuff with mechanics tools. Also a mechanic can be many different types of fields in the work force. A boat mechanic, automotive mechanic, aircraft mechanic, small engine mechanic.

@danbierschbach7743 4 года назад

I have to say HF has impressed the heck out of me, the quality of the boxes and tools has really improved from the early days. And the fact that HF has come out with the ICON series shows they are seriously going after Snap-on head on.. good job HF and fantastic review..

@miguelledezma1394 4 года назад

Man they already won the best jack for the price. The daytona jack is the same as a snapon lol but its 100 bucks not 400

@soundretarded 3 года назад

Harbor Freight is winning! Icon is about to ice the victory🥇

@BILLZ62 4 года назад

so this is why strap on have stickers saying not to stand in drawers😀 you’re that guy

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

HAHHAHA I did it for you guys

@mitsumike6g729 4 года назад

Is that crazy they tell you you could throw it off of a cliff an it will survive but not to stand on the drawers LMFAO

@james3429 4 года назад

We have a tech that sits in his one large drawers in his snap on box.

@TheWarjunkie666 4 года назад

@@mitsumike6g729 It's not for the boxes protection I assure you... It's so they don't get sued by your family when you win your Darwin Award when you jump and upset the balance of it and it fkn falls on you xD

@alexmawdsley 4 года назад

@@james3429 Us too with a Matco box. One of the small single slide drawers

@mobilebobgayle773 4 года назад

i am retired from heavy and medium diesel and heavy equipment mechanics, and here is my thoughts on the topic snap on going back 40 years ago, their "taco wagon" which was the top of the line box at the time, was beautiful and had all the cool stuff like ball brg slides, but they scimped out on using light gauge steel. i recall vividly on a slow day the guys would break out a frisbee and go a few rounds across the shop up until the day a frisbee hit the side of a snapon box and dented the hell out of it! that was a huge eye opener for a lot of us guys at the time, and snap on was looked at far more closely from then on. skip forward about 25 years and the HF side box gen1, i had one fully loaded with tools jump out of the back of a service truck and fall down a switchback onto the pavement about 20ft below, tools everywhere, the box looked like it had exploded.... my goal was to pick up the tools and just kick the carcas of the box over in the ditch for a scrapper to come along and pickup, every drawer slide was pulled apart, but the drawers looked ok, and the main case was ok, so i began to reassemble the box, set it back in the truck and load it all back up with the tools,,, everything went together, every drawer worked as new, and the box was still square and plumb, save for one crunched corner... i still have that box and it work just fine. i think the devil is in the details, take a look at the empty weight of the icon box compared to the snap on box, there is a huge difference with the icon box being a couple hundred pounds heavier... that weight comes from added steel, either more plate, or heavier gauge, either way it makes for a tougher box. if i had it to do again, i would seriously look at the harbor freight icon boxes, and with the 36 month zero interest plan coming soon, and 20% discount??? yes the tool truck guys have something to be concerned with. they won't lose all their sales of course, but they will lose a percentage, and in business most can't afford to lose "any" sales, so even a 10% market share will cripple many companies and their dealers. 10% market share for harbor freight in the tool truck market is significant, and they can only go up from there. to think otherwise is to have ones head in the sand.

@johnlepkowski3831 4 года назад

mobilebob gayle coupons can’t be used for icon. 2 things concern me. 1 the S.O is made in USA and icon in China. I do prefer to to keep workers in the us. Working. In reality, the actual price for this same set up from S.O. Is $13000-$14000. other thing to consider Is resale value. S.O. Boxes are easy to resell and hold a value even after 20 years. H.f boxes don’t fetch much money used. Last item, truck boxes come assembled. I’ve seen the icon boxes and H.F. Has stepped up their game but the store display that was just put on floor that day was already damaged and there was a gouge in paint. It’s good but not quite there. A bit off subject, H.F. Service cart for $220 is a great for the money. It’s basically the same as blue point cart that sells for about $500 on truck. Blue point is owned by snap on but not made by snap on. Blue point are rebranded tools made by other companies.

@jamesfair9751 4 года назад

Icon brand as well as toolboxes in general are exempted from the 20% off coupons unfortunately but still I agree a much better box for way less than snap off

@dallasbeus2117 4 года назад

If HF captures this market you can bet the quality will decline as their profits rise.

@thunderstruck5484 4 года назад

Frisbees have caused much pain throughout their existence especially on windy days with older brothers throwing fastballs usually catching with my face, but still fun memories

@Cochise6-6-6 4 года назад

Good information to know, I'm on my 6th year as a medium/heavy duty Diesel Tech (mostly ag related) Every box I have bought has been second hand from craigslist and has taken me a few years to acquire, I have a double tier old craftsman, a triple tier black craftsman and a wooden top no name which I love. I was looking at HB's Icon box set up and noticed right away the gauge of steel that was used. The variable detent adjustment to their drawers is awesome..one day right. Thanks again for your insight, love to hear from wise mechanics on their experiences and opinions.

@deeeeeds 4 года назад

Worth noting that there's been a 20% coupon for Icon Storage for a bit now. I think they're trying to do something similar to Snap On, where you don't pay full retail ever.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

What do you guys think.. Can HF compete with the big tool truck brands? One thing I forgot to mention is this box does have a lifetime warranty.

@kevinc7632 4 года назад

HumbleMechanic Growing up one of dads mechanic friends named them Hazard Fraught. Now that im older i kind of get it.

@brilliantradience 4 года назад

I don't think this will last a professional career of 40+ years of use & abuse, even at this price too many corners have been cut IMO.

@scottsmrcka2769 4 года назад

Like you said about Craftsman....the warranty is only good as long as the company is there to support it. I guess that would be an issue for me. I have a master series Snap On. SnapOn seems to still be a pretty solid company.

@waynesmith3526 4 года назад

First of all, I'm going to say I definitely think you could have edited and shortened this from 25 min to maybe 15 min tops. As far as the box goes, I think HF will be lowering their price, or doing the typical high price with a coupon. I think the price point is on the high spectrum considering the other competition out there, and you mentioned one... The other thing being, as you mentioned, no one pays full retail for snap on, which is what HFT is comparing this to. I will say I think HFT did their research and the options they have on the box are pretty cool. But, myself being in the market to sell my Snap On box, and upgraded to something larger, I wouldn't consider the HF box at the price they are.

@crpopken 4 года назад

It just seems the price is a little bit high. $4000 just for the roll cab. I paid $5000 for a brand new Masters 72 inch long 30 inch deep triple bank. It looks like a solid box, but a Tool Vault or Extreme Tool box would be a better option for a budget box.

@therealderjett 4 года назад

I love that you took the time to put this option out for people who might be in the market but aren't sure of just what to get.

@davidkanengieter 4 года назад

Good, honest review. Nice to see non-truck brands making a real attempt to compete in the professional market at affordable prices.

@braddowns17 4 года назад

Awesome box. I still have my $3,000 Mac box from 1985.

@muddshshshark 4 года назад

I used to use a large toolbox but switched to a smaller SnapOn roller cab and top box with just the tools I needed on a daily basis. I could move it easily to where I was working. After almost 50 years of wrenching I now have 4 roller cabs with tops in my home shop lol

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 4 года назад

Crazy how far the HF quality has come. Great review man!

@sepulguy 4 года назад

I have a Snapon master series double bank with the stainless top and hutch, I paid $3800 for it about 6 years ago. I like how you made a point to say the locker is full height because that's been an issue. Good video dude.

@TH-nl7bs 3 года назад

I have the 72in icon box. And I work at a dealership. I've had this box for a couple of months. $3200 rounded up after taxes isn't a bad. Its quality unlike the general box at HF. This thing is great. The prices of all the boxes have dropped significantly since this.

@cobrolol2204 Год назад

How’s your box holding up? I’m about to go buy one tomorrow for work

@joeclarke9782 4 года назад

Long time since I've seen Humble Mech - just popped up in my feed - surfing a HF tool box. Had to watch.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Nice!!!

@bendude6748 4 года назад

Looks like a nice box for a professional, I like the drawer with the holders for the impacts etc

@robertborchert932 3 года назад

Nice box! Been spinning wrenches well over 35 years. Life isn't cheap. The investment in tools equipment that we have is considerable. Most folks don't understand this, for sure. I've had both Snap-On ant Matco boxes. For many years. Some of you old salts may remember, my old Matco boxes had Chicago Pneumatic plates on the back! My present set is a Matco one. Heavy stuff. It's the "titanium" color. Thought silver would be cool. Matco called me and asked if a few days delay would be OK. Sure, no worries. My box was the one featured in their catalog. They used it for a photo session. Thought that was cool indeed.

@krazykyfan 4 года назад

Great video man! Awesome, thorough, and non-biased review of what looks to be a great toolbox. I'll have to check with my wife's uncle on what he paid for his boxes at his shop. I know for sure he has a huge Cornwell box along with a SnapOn or two.

@josephknox1265 3 года назад

I'm really looking forward to your 1 year review of this box. I'm at about the maximum capacity of my entry level box. It's time to upgrade, and I can't see spending a small fortune on Snap On if this is holding up well.

@gregblau8082 4 года назад

Great video. This is coming up right when I need to upgrade again so I've been looking at all the options. That's a very nice box but I'm with the general consensus that it's a little steep for harbor freight. I'm leaning towards an extreme or a used truck brand for half the price. Also my matco has that style drawer adjustment and after 3 years some of them work perfectly but others roll open with the drawer above or below.

@killerguitars52 4 года назад

My Strictly tools, toolvault 72" box has been going strong for over 5 years now. Moved from 3 shops, used ever day, all day almost every drawer full. Zero issues, finish could be better for chemical resistance but $3000 shipped to my shop all set up ready to go. Cant really beat that. Had a Mac tech series box prior and hated how unreliable the drawer slides were.

@willclemons7664 4 года назад

Hey Charles Love your vids and enthusiasm. I was able to check this box out on Sun. I was sold on the extreme tools box before this. I like that HF has stepped up their game. Im shooting for the 73" blue icon setup when HF releases the line of credit

@EpicToadRage 4 года назад

Love the slamming the drawers over and over again! That's a REAL test! ☺👍

@rodw 4 года назад

Very nicely done !!! Charles. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney

@cardo1111 4 года назад

Very comprehensive review, excellent in depth look at this new box.

@longgoneg60 4 года назад

Been waiting for this since you posted on FB, thanks Charles!

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Sweet!

@hardknocksforge1478 4 года назад

I just watched a 56"x30" KRL box sell at an auction for $1350. It wouldn't have gone that cheap if I had more 'fun money' to play with. The box was designed and built for the technician (small engine/motorcycle shop) and had a build date of 1998. I tested every drawer, they all worked and were the original slides. It did have missing paint from chemicals and the occasional wrench slip, but all in all was holding up fabulously. I'm curious to see how these hold up over time. For me personally, I could never spend over $300 at a HFT store in one visit, no matter what name they fasten to it. Plus Menards still has the 72" pro boxes with stainless steel top for $1600 and run an 11% rebate sale almost every month. Glad to see an honest first impressions video on this box. Thanks, Charles.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Nice!!! We don’t have Menards here(save big money at Menaaaards) or is go check it out

@hardknocksforge1478 4 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic Y'all also don't have an airport as awesome as Kansas City either...

@WJ6FRadio 4 года назад

Kick ass video! I sure wish I had this tool box when I was a mechanic in the Army!!

@jasonaltham7013 3 года назад

I bought a 46 inch tool box with a hardwood top from Home depot to use as my diagnostic box. It has USB ports and a power strip and cost $398 plus tax. The lock is a little iffy but overall I am happy with it. I wish I had the options available today back when I started 30 years ago when Snap-on, MAC, and Cornwell were the only options.

@jocktheglide 4 года назад

My Snap On dealer told me today Icon is junk he said he has a tool box thats 30k in the Master series and the more you spend the better the quality....I was so happy as I walked away paying 300 dollars for my snap on ratchet!!!!

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Most you spend the better quality is not always true. I wish it was. Lol

@richardaguilar8582 4 года назад

Obviously this guy was joking. But I think he forgot to mention that the receipt cost him $50

@peterjones6945 4 года назад

How much is the 24" breaker bar now? used to be $100 in 1985

@ycmdill 4 года назад

I paid 5K for a 20 year old Matco box with similar features and full of mostly Craftsman tools.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Nice!!!

@chada75 4 года назад

That's how you do it!

@brianmickelson4642 4 года назад

My uncle always told me while most people try to keep up with the Joneses, he preferred picking up after the Joneses... and that's how he paid $10K for a $50K sailboat.

@imsbwings 4 года назад

Just picked up a triple bank 6s with hutch for 4k

@joelgideon5925 4 года назад

@@brianmickelson4642 your uncle's a smart man

@steveharmon9000 12 дней назад

About a week after I got my Icon box, I received a little bottle of touch up paint. That was an unexpected, un requested little gift. I'm totally blown away in every single regard from my purchase of Icon tool storage. Harbor Freight greatly exceeded my wildest expectations from ordering in the store to the awesome communication while waiting for it and the absolute drama free delivery. I have no regrets and am 100% happy.

@Apex180 4 года назад

Stick a magnet on that slider to keep it at the back. The gutter on the worktop, would be nice if they had a drain hole that routed out the back to allow it to drain but at least the gutter is there Magnets on the draws to help them close ? Re the chipping, corners are a pain to protect; could sand it down and paint it with some heavy duty paint like raptor bed paint or take a cheap option and put a wrap on it ? On the whole a decent box, be tempted to swap the shallow draws out for the heavy duty ones with the supports :)

@captainzero1 4 года назад

Wish I could afford a complete set of these tool boxes. Looks good. Thanks for the review.

@davidwalle5025 4 года назад

Good honest review. The shallow drawers are a slight problem with my us general for deep sockets.

@turbomustang8417 4 года назад

Matco once told me that there is 35% built into their pricing for the truck/dealer. Similar setup to a car dealership. Just remember that the box is just a container and has nothing to do with the capability of the tech.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

That sounds about right. The toolbox is a weird thing. When you break it down to the simplest thing, it does just hold tools. However proper organization and work flow will help you be more efficient. There is also a joy of working factor that plays a small part.

@towtruckaj 3 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic The box has nothing to do with the organization you can organize in a million different ways, a toolbox is just a big box with a bunch of slide-out smaller boxes, there is no better organization from box to box with the exception of maybe a top work area or maybe Milwaukee power tool drawer organizer, but even those can be added to other boxes, there is no situation where I can't organize like another guy because he has a different box than me, it's just boxes and in the end no guy buys a toolbox and adds nothing, they buy a toolbox and buy organizers and foam inserts and pegboard organizers, etc.

@danhigbee2283 3 года назад

That's very true I've come across certified mech who tell the most likely answer to a problem but couldn't do the work. Had to redo most everything the touched. Then old timers that were just amazing. Having a good selection of tools to give you options to problems is very important. Storage for your investment is a must. Worked in shops that didn't have normal shop equipment. Tap dies thread chasers class 8 lug nut removers (budd wheels) test equipment etc. So I invested in my work, could never understand people in the trades mechanic carpenter etc who not invest in themselves. A ratchet isn't a hammer, a hammer isn't a gear puller lol you get the idea. Invest in yourself. Too much money not to protect buy a bigger box that you can afford it won't take long to out grow it. Just food for thought. Been turning wrench's since I was about 8 now 62 dad and uncles made me scrub parts and sit in the engine compartment ( 1960 70s) to save there backs semi trucks air force cargo planes I've been around. Just my opinion but it sucks when you're shit started coming up missing. Doc

@jnicksnewstart 3 года назад

@@danhigbee2283 66yrs myself. You couldn't have explained it any better. I'm retired now, but I had different rollaways for each area of the shop. Every tool for wiring, plumbing, assembly, welding, coatings, ect, all had their own rollaways and chests. Every tool has it's place. When you're done using it, put it back where it belongs. The next time you need it, you know where it's at, and won't waste time looking for it. I've used many of the same tools for over 50 years. Some even passed down to me from my grandfather and my father. My son started his own business a couple of years ago. Now many of those tools and equipment that put diapers on his bottom as a baby, are now putting money in his pocket. Stay safe, healthy, and happy.

@thepitpatrol 2 года назад

I have a HF general tool box I carry in the back of my service truck for our farm. It has held up really well despite it being beat all the time.

@iratevagabond204 3 года назад

I'm a subcontractor and handyman who does everything from mechanics, to furniture, to landscaping. Never really had a shop before, but I can't imagine ever spending that much on tool storage and organization. I thought I was s splurging mad man when I spent 300 on a used 4x9 utility trailer and turned it into a giant wooden toolbox/walk around work bench for an additional 5 or 6 hundred dollars.

@JUSTINATV 4 года назад

The most in depth review of the ICON box that I have seen yet! AWESOME review & video!

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Thank you

@neonrcr95 4 года назад

Love your honest review on this! When can we expect the review on the icon tools inside of it?

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks. I need to get some miles on the stuff before a proper review.

@DarkkLestat Год назад

I splurged a little and bought a 62” rolling box from husky, I love the box. If harbor freight has something in that length though I would’ve definitely picked one up. Their stuff is solid as it gets

@RedemptionGarage 4 года назад

Looks nice brother thanks for the review!

@akm03051 4 года назад

Funny you mention slamming drawers shut. I've been out of the automotive trade and into industrial maintenance trade for 6 years now. Not once in the past six years, have I wanted to slam a drawer.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

That’s awesome!

@zoticus1 4 года назад

I've been considering making a switch,any advice on it?

@DonPablo2011 4 года назад

Looks awesome and always wanted a box like that even though I have no need for one whatsoever .

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

LOL I do that stuff too.

@Lyno10851 4 года назад

Don’t we all lol

@dudley7540 4 года назад

Use it to replace your old kitchen cabinets!

@DonPablo2011 4 года назад

@@dudley7540 LOL. Could work, I like it. Just a wee bit more expensive that the usual kitchen replacement.

@couchpotato5848 4 года назад

boys collect shoes men collect tools😂😂

@CSSIandAssociate 4 года назад

Nice review thanks. I do like the main cabinet. The in cabinet for your power tools is a great idea. Keeps them away stowed away from the sticky finger people. I have my own garage shop as I am retired. I do not like the neighbor kids or when people go on walks and I ball all your stuff. Keeping things hidden is a deterrent to theft. I knew a contractors wife and she kept telling him to keep the garage door closed so people couldn't see the garage contents. He didn't do that. When they got back from a summer vacation everything was gone. They did live in a nice subdivision. Currently I am adding one of Harbor Freights 8 Camera Systems. I have to say I am very impressed. Catalog all your tools and make sure you and your Insurance agent are on the same page. Thanks for this review.

@stilltrying4435 4 года назад

Nice video also thanks for sharing

@turboflush 4 года назад

Would love to get my hands on one of these and look at build quality.

@mikejf4377 4 года назад

Had to laugh about the start of this video. Awesome video. You had me laughing about all the torture to your tool box.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Hahaha thanks. I enjoy beating things up like this

@edwinthetechnician6578 4 года назад

Charles I purchased my toolbox last year from HF I bought the 9 drawer Yukon 46” and I love it couldn’t be any happier with it it’s basically the competitor of that 9 drawer 46” Husky you have well basically was because it’s now discontinued unfortunately.

@VideosfromNH 4 года назад

14:59 Cinema Sins reference. I like. Overall, good in depth review. Pros and cons. I'd like to hear the phone conversation after the tool box flips over on the mechanic while he was standing on the shelf. The HF rep would say, "Sure, we'll mail you out a new mechanic"

@baltsosser 3 года назад

I've checked out those boxes. Pretty damn awesome.

@Timandlisa123 2 года назад

Not going to lie,. I love the 5 drawer harbor freight toolbox. Definitely a 10 out of 10 for me. Good Quality paint and good quality materials.

@barryeverson9320 4 года назад

The box looks awesome ... been a career technician for 17 years and could never justify the money for a Snap-On or truck brand box + hutch .. hopefully some people who are still in the dealer every day working grab one of these and do a review ... I’d love to see one of those “6 months later” reviews for it after working every day out of it

@chieft3357 4 года назад

Thanks for review on the ICON tool boxes. I agreed with you on most everything you covered. :-)

@JeffSmith-qu2di 4 года назад

Great review. I wish they had this twenty plus years ago when I bought my tool box. Just the bottom box I paid 5 grand for. Like you said $100. Dollars a week payment. Thanks for showing the icon. Do the wheels have locks and spring loaded like snap on?

@abrahamcerda76 4 года назад

I think this is a good alternative. Dont see why people compare this to used snap-on. New to new this is a deal. This also has a warranty regardless of owner. Snap on warranty on almost any tool is only for orignal purchaser.

@cesaryepez8241 4 года назад

Abraham Cerda warranty follows new owner

@henrycrader2756 4 года назад

I've looked at these and WOW nice box . When I was younger I may have bought one , I just can't justify it now, not saying I do because I want one ! While a tool box doesn't make the mechanic , but having the tools do make it easier to get the job done. Great job on the review 👍

@michaelmobilautodiagnostic6705 4 года назад

I paid 7000 for my 72 Inch snap on box and another 7000 the next year for a hutch and side locker. I paid them off in 6 months to keep the interest rate low. I owned us general first and wasn't impressed .. the slides would fall apart with heavy loads. that's the reason I purchased the snap on box. I'm really impressed with this icon box!!!!

@garretth.1920 4 года назад

yeah I would totally buy this even though I'm not a professional if I had the extra money and space in my garage. I just don't want to open another credit line and I have a shared garage with other tenants at my house though. I will add that Harbor Freight is impressing the heck out of me with actually paying attention to customer needs and it makes me want to invest more into their products.

@snap-off5383 4 года назад

you can get the same from toolboxes etc or strictly toolboxes for less.

@lorantardy6315 3 года назад

Just bought the 73 inch cabinet and stainless top. Was $3200 for both after 10% off for opening their card. The 73’ is actually only $2999, so the prices listed in the video may be a little cheaper.

@warparty2562 3 года назад

Thinking about it how do u like it after using it ? The harbor freight down the road has 72” side cabinet hutch and side drawer.

@lorantardy6315 3 года назад

@@warparty2562 it’s better quality in person than I even thought seeing info on them! Definitely the Snap On competition!

@gasratzcustoms 4 года назад

Good stuff! digging the content!!!

@erroneum 4 года назад

Interesting. Before I had my snap on box I had a harbor freight box. It got the job done as I filled it up, but my biggest complaints were that none of the sections took the same key and that the lock for the top chest was falling apart. I ended up trading it in to the snap on guy for a KRL1163 for about $6800, which I payed off in about 18 months

@thebeasttahoe5661 4 года назад

As a mechanic in school for my associates in automotive technology this is something to look forward to getting after I get in the field of work as a entry level technician!!! I think snap on I great. But I think this box is fantastic for the price they put on it.

@Mikesmeyer88 4 года назад

It's not worth it. Just gain your experience nothing can beat that

@The.Dude.Abides. 4 года назад

19:10 - A perfect representation of when a customer brings in their vehicle that is "acting up" but then decides to behave at the very moment we want it to act up.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Hahah the dealership bubble

@SH19922x 3 года назад

The person who trusts a mechanic in any way shape or form will be severely let down. I swear its etched into the mechanics rule book to absolutely rip off everyone everytime.

@littlebrw 2 года назад

@@SH19922x huh? as a mechanic i loose money if i can't verify your concern, i would prefer to diagnose and get paid than to waste time and not get paid.

@jamesolive40 Год назад

The only issues I’ve had with my HF box has been the castor’s. They function out of box but started to wear down and wobble after about a year and a half. Still works well enough to get the job done though.

@stonewintjen505 2 года назад

That hutch on top of the bench looks orgasmic for carb rebuilds. I can totally see that back wall being filled with all your small sockets and screwdrivers and carb cleaning tools and jet drills. It would be so amazing. I just don’t have the cash right now for that especially since it’s not what makes me my money I just like to do this work on the side

@streetmachine4406 4 года назад

Coming from a heavy duty diesel Mechanic who uses and abuses his tools 6 days a week I personally have no issues with harbor Freight tools the only tools I really avoid are the cheaper brand Chicago pneumatic/electric tools and there pry bars. There pro series ratchets and sockets have done me good for years and every one says that there wrenches are junk I've had my set for 3 years and still haven't broken one or had the end spread yet I've only broken one 1/2" comfort grip flex head rachet but in that ratchets defense it had a 8 foot peice of pipe on the end trying to remove the bolt in the accessory drive pulley on a 855 cummins and after work I stopped by and got a new ratchet no questions asked. Just gotta be careful with what you buy from there.

@shawbros 4 года назад

"and there pry bars" Their "There pro series ratchets" Their "says that there wrenches" Their

@streetmachine4406 4 года назад

@@shawbros hahaha. Im a Mechanic I ain't paid to spell but do you Feel better now? Gotta love the grammar police

@christhorndike4614 4 года назад

In their defense I had an 8ft pipe attached to it😂😂😂😂😂😂. Love it man🤘🏼🤘🏼

@BULLETXTC 4 года назад

It's not Chicago pneumatic, You must have meant Central pneumatic. Chicago pneumatic made great air tools. I still have a few from the 70's that work just fine. The cp717 is a beast!

@SethBergile 4 года назад

Chicago pneumatic is great stuff. Not a harbor freight brand!

@johnterpack3940 4 года назад

I like that Harbor Freight is adding upscale stuff to its catalog. What I hate is that they are moving everything up to match. I need a bigger box but I'm forced into the used market because even HF is out of my price range now.

@mws3779 4 года назад

When I set up Harbor Freight has stepped up their game and it was nice they sent you some tools.

@chrissaucier9386 4 года назад

Great video man ! You even stepped into the dang drawer... Full extension !!!

@koorite. 4 года назад

If this box is anything like my us general box, those "rivited pass-throughs" in the back of the drawers are the drawer locks.

@thomassendner3556 4 года назад

It is a general tool box just rebadged

@koorite. 4 года назад

@@thomassendner3556 kinda looks that way lol

@robertbasile4191 4 года назад

Yeah...and one broke on mine.

@carwerks101 4 года назад

Bummer it doesn't come with soft close drawers, also this looks identical to my matco box, looks like same manufacturer

@texasboy2005 4 года назад

Great review!

@coreycarver9974 4 года назад

I think the icon box is awesome but it does have some places that need improving like dots add to hang thinks in the lockers and hutch. Keyless entry would be nice.

@charliecrash3450 2 года назад

I believe the original price of Icon Boxes when first introduced, were not selling too well so HBF reduced pricing...time will tell if they have success or will have to further reduce with coupon-discounts.

@Hath.0 4 года назад

Harbor freight has come a far way from its original reputation. Not the quality of Snap on, but definitely not the price either. For the average home mechanic or pro will definitely get the job done. Great video as always 👍

@nodoubt46able Год назад

yeah, icon series is several notches above snap on junk, no comparison.....

@atf8721 Год назад

@@nodoubt46able lmao fanboy

@nuggetwv5302 4 года назад

That is awesome, wish it was available when I started out!

@mrthomas7511 4 месяца назад

I'm a weekend warrior. I enjoy turning wrenches purely for fun. I would love to have this tool box setup! I really like the power plugs and usb plug.

@Scott19 4 года назад

The drawer slides are adjustable shouldn't need to slam them lol

@BigDog50001 4 года назад

Excellent review Charles! Not sure I’d spend that much on a HF box but great video nonetheless!

@towboatjeff 4 года назад

Are you planning on doing a follow-up video on this Icon box on how it's holding up and your thoughts after using it, like how it actually compares to the tool truck boxes?

@monica93304 4 года назад

I saw that set up today. I like it a lot. I may buy it for my shop

@Panhead49EL 4 года назад

I miss the old Harbor Freight when the stuff was really cheap and the place smelled like comsoline and pallet wood. Good lookin' tool box though.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

Ahhah

@shawbros 4 года назад

You can still go smell the weird chinese rubber where they have the casters, mallets, and wheel chocks.

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

HAHAHA It's true

@shawbros 4 года назад

Correction: I went to Harbor Freight today, and checked the casters, mallets, and wheel chocks. None of them have that weird chinese rubber smell anymore, dammit! (Or at least, the smell is not near as strong as it used to be.)

@fatninja987 4 года назад

They still have a lot of cheap stuff, they are just adding some more expensive options. This is something I like because they have some more options where in some cases you only have to pay a little bit more for a much better product, things like the sliding miter saws and a lot of other power tools etc

@HeavilyArmed 2 года назад

I watched your test/review of the different tool carts and I ended up buying the Yukon one, partly because it was on sale that week so I saved $20. My only regret is that I should have bought the larger US General one because once I laid all my tools and stuff out, I realized the Yukon doesn't have enough space!

@fatboi62188 2 года назад

Hey I work for harbor freight, not sure if you really would want a bigger box but if you do and it's been before 90 days, give your store a call and talk to a manger and tell them your situation. They should be able to take care of you.

@josephgelske2582 2 года назад

Prior AF aircraft mechanic and we got rid of our snap on tool boxes for icon boxes and the first thing that failed was the locking mechanism other than that they held up just as well

@sayg1621 3 года назад

Wow that looks super cool. I actually have that black one right next to it and it’s my first tool box and I love it

@scatdaddy_3929 4 года назад

I’ll wait for series 2. 😂

@tooltime6108 4 года назад

This was the best review of the icon yet . Thank you . You clarified details very well.

@nopenope5398 2 года назад

Using a Matco 6s triple bank with half height side lockers, the big girl 31" deep 146" wide, and a harbor freight 5 drawer tool cart. I can't say enough about the extra depth and side lockers for case tools.

@francoisdastardly4405 3 года назад

Good very honest review !!

@crankshaft007 4 года назад

I have a older snap on box and the drawers come open like that. So just put spacers on the front wheels giving your box a slight rearward lean. Helping drawers close and stay

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

I always use wheel weights to do that same thing.

@chuckschob107 4 года назад

Magnets on the back of the drawers is how I fixed mine

@RAGE_Snail 4 года назад

I'm hoping that impact tool holder will be sold individually also. Been wanting something like that for my matco 5s

@danielbarrera6559 4 года назад

Francisco Romero snap on will sell it separately for only like 150

@HumbleMechanic 4 года назад

It’s really cool! It take up a good amount of room but they have to go somewhere. It makes grabbing them super easy

@dmbworks8094 4 года назад

I love it.. the machinic wants to show us the problem and the problem isn't doing it all the time like it was. that's why its called breaking it in.. keep doing it until it breaks or stays in!

@wayneh3021 4 года назад

Congrats, on getten this tool box, god id die just to get a larger box, I need a big box lol Lol....your doing awesome on the box, goin over each peace....thanks....!!! Would be nice if the drawers locked.. You've been the most thurrow.. Again, thank you for your time to spend the time going over the box, you helped a lot imo...🤘🤘👍👍