Tour my Icon tool box. 6 month review. How it compares to snap on and some key features
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- I honestly love this box, I sold my snap on box and purchases this one, both brands are great but if your a mechanic that values every dollar he makes then this is the box for you!!
The worst mechanics always have to biggest boxes and most tools but what do you say 😂
Jealousy is the mental cancer, hope you find a cure someday…
Not true at all and just shows how shallow you are. Mr. Keyboard warrior.
The best mechanics have both expensive and cheap toolboxes depending on their preference. Your #1 tool is your brain, any good mechanic knows that. The tools help you get the job done. The toolbox stores your tools and whatever else you want to put in there. Did I break it down clearly enough for you? This guy seemed humble and is probably a very good mechanic. Congratulations on exposing yourself as a complete Tool.
@@rosinsautofab1956 my comment was for swav100
Gotcha, sorry man I’ll remove the comment, thanks brotha
@@rosinsautofab1956 hit a nerve did he ?
This was the life I envisioned for myself until I moved to San Diego; now I live inside of a toolbox
Because housing is to expensive there?
@@rosinsautofab1956because he spent all his money on a box.
Former Lexus technician at Lexus San Diego. Beautiful area. Absurdly expensive to live.
Icon is great value for the money. But Snap-on has that heritage! Suggested new slogan for Snap-on: "Snap-on Heritage: Keeping Mechanics in Debt For 100 Years"
LOL
been a mechanic almost 10 years. i love the "random crap drawer" comments. it makes me laugh because over the years i've had a couple drawers become dedicated to shit i will never use but refuse to get rid of.
We are not alone I’m sure 😂
I love the setup. Especially the box on the side that gives you a work surface.
I have looked at the Icon and US General boxes at Harbor Freight for quite a while. Since the Series 3 US General boxes have just been released to the stores this month, they had put the Series 2's on clearance. I managed to get a GREAT deal on a clearance priced 72" triple bank roller cabinet Series 2 in green like your Icon that was the last one/display a week ago. Pretty happy with it. I plan on buying the work center hutch and side cabinets when they show up in stock in green at my local HF because the Series 3 is compatible with the Series 2. This US General setup is replacing multiple smaller Craftsman stacked tool boxes. I would have liked to have bought the Icon cabinet, but since I'm not making a living out of the box I couldn't justify buying it. Besides, my pre-approved HF credit card would have left me over $1,000 short to be able to buy the Icon. Price comparison: on the Series 3 72" cabinet is $1,799 compared to Icon cabinet is $3,499. If you can find a US General Series 2 72" cabinet on clearance, they are $1,169...and if it is the last one display with a blemish, the manager may knock a little more off...and if you don't have a Harbor Freight credit card, you can get another 10 percent off of that with your first purchase...and qualify for 12 months same as CASH. Sheesh...I sound like a Harbor Freight salesman...LOL
I'm retired from the trade now. Looking at these Icon boxes, I like them.I probably would of bought one if I was gonna keep working. Yep, I had my big huge Snap On box. I actually sold the box when I retired. Got pretty much what I had paid for it 25 years ago. I went and bought 3 cheap boxes for at home. It's all I need now.
Sick setup combined with the cordless PVC mod rack - very clean!
Thanks brotha!
Nice box, I lucked out & got a job at a dealership with the snap on toolbox’s integrated in with the lift controls or I definitely would’ve went this route
nice set up! seen that box today definitely a good box for the price point
Super clean!
Nice to see a 'lived in' review!
Bad ass box! My problem would be those empty drawers would drive me crazy. I would have to buy more stuff to fill it. Lol
Ya I probably should have waited til I was fully moved it to make the video, might do a follow up some day soon, thanks for watchin
Ive always loved Red toolboxes and tools. But lately Ive been buying green tools.... and this green Icon looks niiiice.
Every mechanics dream. Empty drawers 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 amazing
Sweet setup
I absolutely love it.
I think if I had to do it all over again on buying a toolbox it would be the icon tool box, I do like the green and black trim it looks good.
What a nice set up and I’m not even a professional mechanic lol. I wanted to replace my crappy husky light duty boxes for a long time but up here in Canada, it’s either some HD boxes or other even shitter boxes from local hardware shops.. yikes! Guess time to drive cross the border this Christmas!
Hi handsome, thanks for your honest review and comparison. My God, snap on just wants to "snap your bankaccount".. more videos .
Thanks for watching!
Sold my small snap on box, and bought a whole icon setup. It was the best decision I ever made
There is no way, and I had a 300.00 a week Snap On habit for a long time, that you can convince me a SnapOn is 12,000.00 better than an Icon.
The Icon Box line is really a High Quality Tool Box regardless of when the Hater's say. I have been in the wrenching business for a long time. I have owned SnapOn - MAC & Matco Boxes.
regardless of money and name brand This box series is second to none.
I couldn’t free more! Thanks
Looks good
That green looks killer bro. The more I look at the green the more I like it. Hell, I wouldn't even mind switching to kawasaki bikes just to match that.😜
Hahaha, ya I’ve always rode Honda/Yamaha but I liked the green/black lol, thanks for comment!
Currently in a 67 inch Snap on, hutch and top cabinet. I have out grown the box. I want an Epic but, don't want to drop that coin. Very Interesting.
Right on
06:10 “mhhh… All kinds of weird crap in there.”
How I feel everytime I open my toolbox. 😆
I picked up a US General 56 today. I’m starting a new job and I have a roll cart but this dealership doesn’t have built in tool boxes. I thought about the Icon but the price for the US general is what sold it for me, since it will just be a secondary box. Maybe I will upgrade to the Icon if my US General doesn’t hold up, or go for a Snap On. The Icon seems really nice and the prices are a lot better than when they first came out. Not a huge fan of the skinny drawers but I suppose you can get a larger drawer and put it in.
You can purchase extra deep drawers pretty cheap, general is alright for the price as well, good luck with the new job man!!
its gunna be great when harbor freight puts all the tool trucks out of business! nice job brother for your contribution!
I still buy off the truck every Thursday, your welcome brother, harbor freight employees 25000 us employees… snap on employees 12,800 and blue point is China, do some research bud
@@rosinsautofab1956 what about Cornwell, Mac, and Matco? all those tool boxes they make and sell all those US jobs? Harbor Freight and Amazon are going to be THE END for tool trucks. All the oldfarts like you who look o% intrest and bought a tool truck box then sold it and bought a bargain brand tool box from China then went on YT and bragged about it. YOU HAVE NO SHAME!
Thanks for your opinion, I’m not old and I spend good money on the tool truck every Thursday, probably 40k worth in the last 15 years
Also snap on floor jacks and many other rebranded snap on tools come from the same China factory, this was proven in a court of law when snap on tried to sue HF ! Your gonna have to go after bigger fish than me if you don’t like it, Corporate greed…. Not little old me
Nice boxes. I just got the US general 72 and hutch. Probably add Locker. ICON is definitely a step up from the US general. But I'm not doing enough side work to justify the better Icon boxes.
Which model Hougen do you have? Do you like it? I was just watching for the box review but I also happen to be a mechanical designer at Hougen. Nice vid.
It’s an older 904, I’d love to upgrade it someday. I love the hougan, I use to do emergency industrial repair/ millwright work, I drill a lot of 3/4” holes through 1” base plates and it really makes it easy, I just purchase a 65 ton iron worker so I don’t use it as much lately. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video brother. I can't believe how people act when it comes to a box that holds tools. The snap-on fanatics will owe for the rest of their life making a dumb decision and because they made that decision they think they are superior, when in fact they lost in the long run.
I've seen so many heated debates over buying HF stuff....the fact of the matter is, HF has changed and sell quality products for a fraction of the price. I won't care about the logo on a wrench....if it works it works!!!!
So much room for activities!!!
What was the organizers you have for the pliers? I recently just finished getting the two overhead cabinets to complete my set up. Sold my Matco boxes and was still able to pocket some extra cash
MLTOOLS | Pliers Organizer | Pliers Cutters Organizer | Rack Holder Storage | 30 inch Long Holds 32 Tools | P8241 a.co/d/gUy5qGY
I picked up the roller and hitch on scratch and dent tops black bottoms green I'm at 4g
In Canada there are cheaper brand sockets that cost around $30 I haven't been on a tool truck in a long time so not sure what snap on sockets go for here anymore.
Depends on socket but I think I replaced a 14 mm chrome 6 point deep 3/8 drive the other day and it was 30$ us
Are you able to bolt all the boxes together? I wasn't sure if you could link together
You could bolt a mile of them together if your heart desired
Too bad the other color boxes don’t have the black trim. When they do I will definitely be looking into one! Also love what you did with hanging all your DeWalt stuff. Thats awesome!
I would of got a black one if it had black trim, the ol’ pvc pipe cordless hanger system😎
@rosinsautofab1956
Can you buy a set of black handles and change them? I’m looking at getting one of these. Ive way outgrown my ancient Mac MB1500/1510
HF has a special design tool to config the box you want. This whole setup (Not including the box to the far right.) Is $8,343 and once in awhile if you wait they have coupons for 20% off tool boxes.
Super good deal compared to snap on. This is a next dream tool box once I outgrow my husky toolbox .
This setup after tax was 13k, almost 3 years and I still love it
I know this was a year ago but when you ordered yours did you have a right and left end cab part number? When I ordered mine today they only had one part number for it and I won’t them to be right and left
You can switch the door from r/l
Nice
I may end up with the US General version just because I can get it white. I’d do green but I preferred the green on the Series 2 US General. And probably the 56”
Also, what did you do with your power tools there over the 56”?
Made holders out of schedule 80 pvc
@@rosinsautofab1956 slick! Probably beats a bunch of the stuff that comes pre made too
Up in canuck land that toolbox from snapon would cost more than the car!!
Bad ass color
Not bad ,I love Snap On to, But to get that size of one through Snapon you're in it for 35k or more. And that's cash price just think if you finance it. With there bs simple interests witch is 21% 🤣 enough blabbering thanks fir the video.
Amen brother! Thanks for watching
I am a snap-on guy myself but i am going to look into this Triple bank with hutch and lockers I really wanted the 84” epiq but at 21k just for the box no way in hell I can afford that best part I’ve seen with these icons is I can do the same thing you did with a double bank and stick it right next to the box love the set up it’s got me wanting to go icon. I just do wish they offered more colors and trim options for customers seems like green is the only way to get black trim
Ya I agree, they would sell more boxes if they did customs colors, thanks
Just wrap it. I did a 3D wrap on mine. It came out pretty good and I learned a thing or two in the process.
@@rosinsautofab1956 oh 100% like personally I would love yellow but I don’t see them making it or if they do it’s after I buy one 🤣
@@Volksoner619 what’s the life span on the wrap? Never had anything wrapped before, I may end up just buying black cause i tend to apply a few stickers on my boxes
@@JRCreations92 for cars they say 5-7 years because of exposure. I’d guess indefinitely for a toolbox. Mine is holding up pretty good aside from operator error.
Vvivid has a cool product called indestructible wrap that may mimics a spray on bed liner. It works great for drawer handles and work surfaces.
How did you run the wires for the icon light bar ?
I don’t even close it because it’s in my personal shop so I just stick the little magnet on everytime I want the light on if that makes sense
You can remove the drawers and move the taller pliers drawer up.
I have another video showing how to move the drawers 👌
After 12 years in this trade I’m almost 30 and I could understand 10 years ago not buying harbor freight stuff. The quality wasn’t there yet but anymore for the price there is a lot of companies that have done me more justice and support and made me money far more then any tool truck brand. I use to be a mac tools junkie but even making 120k a year I can’t justify spending tool truck money on most of my tools just so some ppl will accept me. I was always told by the wiser techs it ain’t the box or the tools in it it’s the tech who’s operating out of said box that makes it a good box or not my boxes are us general and my tools are a mix of brands very minimal amount of tool truck stuff left.
Yes sir, same hear! I spend the money where it counts and with my 22 years as fleet mechanic for a marine construction company and out local power utility I like to think I’m a pretty good judge on a quality tool and box seeing as how I have put my tools and myself through some pretty extreme situations. Thanks for the comment brother!🇺🇸💪🏽
@@rosinsautofab1956 yessir thanks for replying! You have a beautiful set up and one hell of a beautiful collection of tools! As long as your satisfied with your tools that’s all that matters! Keep working hard and putting those tools to good use. Stay safe and blessed bubba!
I mean yes you don't have to have Snap-on or Mac even though I have a little of both to get the job done. Somebody told me the other day when was the last time you repaired something for someone and they said oh did you use your Snap-on tools to fix it good cuz that means it's fixed better... boy did that guy have a point no one has ever asked me what was the brand of tools that I used to fix something with😅
How did you get the black trim? Do they sell it?
Came that way
Is that green color the only 1 that comes with the black drawer handle trim
It was when I bought it, not sure if they have updated any colors
@@rosinsautofab1956 do those trims come off... because If so they can be painted
DID YOU BOLT THE 56 BOTTOM TO THE END LOCKER I NOTICED BOTH HAVE THE CASTERS I HAVE A 56 COMING AND TRYING TO SEE IF I HAVE TO REMOVE THE CASTERS ON THE END LOCKER TO BOLT TOGETHER
ALL THE PICS I SEE HAVE THE CASTERS REMOVED ON THE END LOCKER WITH A CABNIT ON BOTH SIDES
THANKS A MILLION AND HAVE AN AWESOME DAY
I bolted the 56 to the end locker yes, I left all the caster installed as they were from the factory, use some anti-seize on the bolts, I had to remove it one day to evacuate for a wild fire and one of the bolts galled up from the powder coat in the hole and I had a hell of a time getting them apart, good luck 👍🏻
Im beginning to think all tool storage is over priced. Really just need one small box for wrenches and sockets...the rest can go into nice looking storage cabinets right near the box for much cheaper. 3m roll around carts are durable and hold alot of easily accessible tools/spare parts when needed. Just roll the cart up to your box and grab what you need.
If that works for you then that’s great! Thanks for watching
I’m so jealous of Americans solely because you guys have harbour freight.
😂
Yes ICONs are nice but so are the Generals! I have the 72' bottom & top and bought a Craftsman side cabinet in the same color as the General. Generals side cabs are not very large considering the price and I got twice the space for less money with the Craftsman cabinet.
Thanks for sharing!
Quality wise though general doesn’t compare to icon. But price is cheaper for sure
I so want to buy that box. Every time I'm in HF I roll those drawers open and shut.
It's those 3 shallow middle drawers.
What were they thinking. All but useless.
What're they for ? Files and punches chisels maybe .I don't think my screwdrivers would even fit. 3 of those drawers? Maybe 1 ok. Redesign it. I'll buy it.
I have the 5 drawer roll cart , green ,
with ALL the accessories , including 2 sidetrays. It's awesome. Replaced the fixed casters (2) with turn casters as suggested (shop environment) Da bomb. HF rocks. I'm so over most of Snappys tools esp the sockets. The boxes , sheesh like u said, who the hell is buying those things ?
You can buy drawers separately fairly cheap. I’m planning on replacing a couple of my shallow drawers and getting another end locker and adding an additional 4 drawers to that.
Yeah the issue was resolved it was a problem with the school it ended up in a different department with out in a pile of miscellaneous tools so my instructor never knew about it so yeah I’m glad it wasn’t snap on though there was a few more tools I wanted by them and I was like ugh I don’t wanna get them now but yeah
I can’t hate snap on in general but who ever owned that tool truck should be fired!! Don’t forget to subscribe! Thank s
@@rosinsautofab1956 issues resolved
I'm 6,5 and that tool box has some height too it.
Crazy howyour box is set up just like mine and it's not a mess I hate that it makes me crazy I got a pull cart I work out of its got most stuff I need to get started then get whatever then when done I clean and put it back and start over on new work
Same as clean the floor and then start new and bolt or thing on the floor belongs to that car or project...can't work messy it makes me crazy I hate going to a boxand digging for a socket
Yes sir, I spend just as much time cleaning and organizing my shop and tools, people always ask me how I get jobs/projects done so quickly…. I don’t spend time searching for tools. Thanks for watching
@Rosins automotive fabrication yes cleaning the floors in-between jobs make that job that job bolt on floor is from that job
Yes sir plus your not working in a s$it hole of a shop.i can't take a mess of a shop tripping over things. Trying to fine sufff don't see how people do it .don't take long to clean up and new jobs new job ...I have a roll cart I got most of what I need to start air tools on the bottom anything more just go grab it and easy to see what iam missing any of my tools. No free tools with every joblol
Bought a Epiq 84" with the 3 long drawers for 4.5k. The guy took terrible pictures and it looked like a 60". Called and confirmed it was 84" he got a job on the oil fields and need to sell because he has box standing outside. When I got there it was literally standing under a tree on small farm. Got papers and proof it was paid off. Saw one with a locker SS top, hutch all drawers. It was a custom order stand for nearly a year before it sold for 10k. Box was less than a year old. Husband passed away and the box was paid off through tax deductions. They are out there.
Yes they are, if you have time to look for them that’s great! Under a tree on a farm😂, glad you got a good deal on a nice box
MOST OF THE DRAWS ARE EMPTY, BUT I WOULD BUY AN ICON TOOLBOX
Ya I’m only about 1/2 way moved in
What laptop is that??
Panasonic toughbook
I’m not a rich man. I just have a 13k dollar home box. Lmao
If you consider that rich then you have a narrow mind
Maybe not rich, but there’s money to throw around. Maybe you just do a lot more work at home than most. Awesome setup though!
With the money you saved buying that massive tool box you can now buy more stuff to fill those empty drawers.
Ya lol, I’m only 1/2 way moved in, and a lot of tools are in a cart that’s in another part of my shop on a project, I like a few empty drawers still… I have another 25 good years of wrenching still in me to accumulate
The only thing I dislike about icon tool boxes are, depth! If they made a 73x30 instead of 73x25
I agree 💯, my snap on krl was only 24” so it was an improvement for me 😂
@@rosinsautofab1956 I’ve got a KRL1023. I’ve always wondered if you could fit an icon locker or end cabinet on the KRL. Lol.
Looks pretty , but I have the same amount of tools in my little 26” craftsman toolbox stacked three high. Kinda seems like a waste of $13k and wasted space when I can fit probably more tools in just 26” x 6’ high.
I have combo wrenches in my box longer than 26”…. Keep stacking them ol craftsmen boxes up if that works for you then I’m with you buddy 🤣🇺🇸
Riiiiiight
Wow very nice
the american way. if it aint broken buy something else cause its just newer. waste money, errr I mean helps the economy to move forward. i had a craftmans small box. i waited and waited for it to break. then one day, 20+ years later my movers dropped it. broke it. then I bought an icon myself. and I didn't buy a huge one. just one that can match the current one. more space means more things you'll want to fill it up with. i don't even need half the stuff I have now. I'm trying to sell off what I don't need now.
That may all work fine for you but I own a business and the way that tech grows requires me to buy specialty tools etc.. to get the job done, a tool box like this is an investment, the more organized you are the faster and better you are at completing jobs, the better and faster you are the more money you can make and happier your customers can be with less down time. If my customer came into my shop and saw one 20 year old craftsmen box they would most likely think they were at the wrong shop, They would probably be right. My old box wasn’t broken, I sold it to a young apprentice that will get many great years out of it for a good price, it was my time to upgrade. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching 🇺🇸 That is the American way…. Work hard have nice shit
I will gladly support my fellow us employees at harbor freight by buying a cheaper box 😂
Hell ya brother
I still think 13k is a outrages price to pay for tool storage. I could go out and pay cash for a 35k Snap on box but I refuse to pay that.
I had to spend money for my business or pay tax on the income
@@rosinsautofab1956 Well that only makes sense then. It does look nice.
KRL722 is the baby double master series. Not a triple.
Cool thanks, the icon is a better quality box
@@rosinsautofab1956 I doubt Icon could put out a box with a full width top drawer that could withstand the weight of being packed full of sockets like the KRL1033 or KMP1033.
Icon claims an 8000lb capacity. Sure the castors are rated for 8000lb total. I'd like to see what happen to that box with 8000lbs in it.
It claims to be comparable to a KMP1023. It falls 4 inches in depth shy of that comparison.
Sure it's better value, but its hardly better overall quality.
It's not hard to hold up to empty drawers. 🤷♂️
Mine are full now that I’m moved in and they haven’t fallen off, yes better value, I like short 25” drawers
"I'm not a rich man." - Has $13000.00 toolbox (not including tools) at home. Besides his "work" Snap-on stuff. Ummm-Kaaaaay.............
Buisness expense
Ain't gotta be rich to have nice stuff, just gotta be willing to work for it.
I met a guy at a NYS Stste fair horse show. Sitting outside his older motor home, telling me about his old modest yacht on whice he vacations on long Island sound to save money ($500 to fill the tank in 2010). His words were: " I'm not rich, my neighbor is rich, but I'm not". He told me his neighbor owned a carpet store along the Hudson.
@@truss6282 Not quite that simple. Have a wife, have kids. Make choices. Get beaten down. I'm sure there are a lot of facets of this guys life that allow his stuff.
@@Mr.Torres831 You lost me, does this guy sell concrete?
Cheap harbor frieght stand up , and 4 free dressers.
Got all the room I need for like $200 but yeah it sure is impressive looking...
If it works than it works!!!
At the end of it its a tool box🤔
Good observation! Thanks for watchin
Snap on and watch these videos they are pricing themselves out of the market
All that money and the drawers don’t have a decent locking mechanisn/latch on everything.. they pull open too easily and only way to lock them is to turn the key… Nobody but Masterforce has a easy lift lever/handle across every drawer that lets you open the drawer each time but then self locks… Masterforce is the only one I’ve seen with a lifting lever that selfs locks when closing, Icon, Milwaukee, US GENERAL, And almost nobody else has this amazing feature, lol Milwaukee and many others don’t even lock properly, they have a useless soft closing feature or like the US General it only lets you unlock each drawer from a tiny lever on the far right of the handle and it’s a cheap plastic mechanism… man if you guys want some great heavy duty boxes go buy some Masterforce boxes for $1400 and you won’t ever buy another box again
You can adjust how easy and head they open by a dial on the slide, my snap on had a grip latch system that you move dot one side with your finger tips, I like the icon setup better, I’m happy for you that you found a tool box brand that you love and it works for you!! Thanks for the comment
Your shop is clean must not be busy
Ya we actually don’t even do any work…it’s just for looks 😉
It’s called being clean and professional
That’s a dumb comment no offense. My shop is busy as fuck (5 guys billing roughly 60 hours labor in an 8 hour day) and we keep it clean. You can be busy and still pick up after yourself.
@@Volksoner619 well aren't you special
@@39supercharged nah man, I’m exceptional. You’re special. Remember that when you look at that case of participation trophies. Clown.
I understand everyone has their taste but dang that green imo is hideous. My fave is the gray and black
Ya I like green and I think black is boring, but thanks for the comment non the less
Spends 13k on a tool box has it half empty talks about being a master fabricator....me dying lol I'd rather have tools than a giant box must be a compensation thing or trying to get validation for a questionable purchase.
You think that’s bad watch the follow up video
Btw your a tool, sorry your life is so sad you have to take jabs at other people to validate your sad little life
buy the SnapOn logo and replace the ICON Logo Lol
I can’t afford the snap on badge 😝
came here for a review, got a tour. “i love it”, okay but why?
I love you
Mini snap on box - 4700$
Icon huge setup -13000$
What's your point?
How many more paymwnts have you got on this 😂
Made one cash payment at time of purchase
Snap On sucks. I’ve been a tech for 26 years now and I’m on my own now with my own business. I’ve worked with so many mediocre mechanics over the years that swear you’re not a “real mechanic” unless you buy Strap On. I can fix crap with flea market tools as long as they don’t break lol. Never worked at a shop that had a reliable Snap On dealer. Every couple weeks one would quit, then we’d have nothing for months and a new guy would show up for a couple weeks until he quit… Been like that for over 2 decades now, both in Illinois and Florida. Now that I’m on my own I’m really finding out how awful it is to try to warranty something without having a tool distributor (just as bad as not having one show up for months). I’ve called their helpline several times and have been told to wait 7-14 business days for an email on where to send the tools only for it to never come. The rep will not tell you on the phone, it’s the biggest bunch of BS. Thank God I don’t have many Snap On tools. One thing I will give them is that their ratchets are decent. Harbor Freight ratchets are pure dookie.
So... you need to decided if you buy a brand new car or a green toolbox. 😬
Already have plenty of cars…. Show me a brand new car for 13k😂
I agree Snap on are way overpriced but there are many great boxes made in America that are much more reasonably priced. The way I look at it do you want to get paid what the Chinese worker doing the same job as you gets paid if not then you should support company's not sending there work to the cheapest place. Remember average Auto mechanic in china make less than 20,000 a year and the guy who built your tool box makes about 7,000 a year with average cost of rent is $200 to $700 a month. Snap on factory worker average $48,000 a year.
Ya it’s a great box, harbor freight employees 25000 people in America, my snap on box was great also just couldn’t afford to upgrade it, if a company wants my money they are gonna have to work for it as hard as I did. Wages are all relative to the cost of living in your area has always been my philosophy. Thanks for the comment
@Sid The sloth As I said there are many great boxes made in the USA much more reasonably priced some not much more than the Icon.
@@terryallemann2654 Could you please point me to the boxes you're referring to?
The tools only need some place to be put and if that's what your pocket could afford. That's what you buy you're not getting buried in it unless your wife is gonna chop you up and put you in it I would do the same. Thing I don't have to impress nobody my workmanship. Does please comment back if you feel the same?
Agreed 100%
@@rosinsautofab1956 Good luck with ever you do in your work area. And you stay with what you know? You don't. Have? To. Show off? Tool boxes? Or win any competitions for a tool Box. Really. Your workmanship works and makes it all worth it as long as it holds all your tools. That's all what matters
My box doesn’t make me a better technician, but it makes me feel better about being a technician…..
Well said
Ill take my 30" deep epiq over the icon. They are expensive considering what they are. The tool boxes from strictly tool boxes and extreme tools are far better than icon for the same price.
I looked at the extreme box, I didn’t like it, thanks for the comment
Aiden Hamilton must be smoking something crazy
@@justinanderson985 and who are you? Voiced my opinion and you come up with a lame ass comment.
I can't even find an Extreme to look at. I thought Home Depot was selling them but never saw one there. They look sweet .
@@motorbreath3 if you wait until next spring harbor freight is coming out with a new us general series that’s pretty sweet. There are sema videos of them on YT.
A tool box doesnt make yuu 1 penny, rhe tools and knowledge does..
The knowledge part doesn’t seem to be a problem for me after 25 years and counting, the organization and speed I can get the jobs done is how I maximize my profits, you are correct y til a certain point and then it’s all about efficiency
@@rosinsautofab1956 Agreed. I've seen too many young guys but a Snap On huge box immediately.
Icon isn't bad for a homeowner series, but there is a difference.
I’m a journeymen fleet mechanic for over 20 years, I’d have no problem using this at work also in my opinion, the quality is equal to or better than my older snap on, but I agree there are differences between any brand, thanks
US General is a top of the line homeowner’s box. Much better than the stuff from the big box stores.
Icon boxes are in with Kennedy, Homak and other legacy manufacturers.
Truck brands are just overpriced. But they make their money financing tools.
@Dave Haggerty Ive owned a general box, I was less than impressed, thin metal, cheap drawer slides. Didn't last 6 months before the top drawer was rubbing in the center. I would like to see an actual in depth inspection between A Snap On Epic box and a Icon. Actually test the drawer strength, sag, internal structure, welds, etc. You will see the differences.
30 year mechanic here… have had my icon in the shop daily use now for 2 years and no complaints. Icon isn’t bad for a professional mechanic.
@@Random-bm7ho Snap-On does make the best tool chest. They have a video explaining how and why.
If you were pushing a fully loaded chest around the shop every day that’s what you need. It seems most guys use chests for storage and work out of a tool cart.
Tool chest makers state the gauge of steel they use. They don’t tell you the quality of the steel. If it is tempered or whatever.
From US General to Snap-On they tell you the weight capacity of the drawers.
If you overload any of them they will sag.
I have a 56” IS General ll double stack.
Fine for me. In my shop I work on my equipment. I’m not a flat-rate mechanic.
I did add rivets to the slides to cut down on the side to side movement and stop that danmed squeaking. And stuck magnets inside the cabinet to keep the drawers closed instead of those thumb latches.
I think the drawer sides are a gauge thinner than Icon & Snap-On. But it’s not as deep. The professional boxes are 24” deep. And Snap-On has a super deep box. 42” deep maybe? More than I need. Or care to pay for.
Those icon boxes aren’t deep enough. That’s part of the reason they are cheap
Plenty deep for me 25” my old snap on master series box krl722 is only 24”
Is it just me or could all of his tools fit in a 55 inch box 😂
I think it’s just you
Arty furry
Why do you have a thumbnail saying “typical Chinese garbage” then go on in your video to say you like it and say good things about it? It may work to get click views but not for me and probably others, when I encounter that, it’s usually an instant click on “do not recommend this channel”.
Because by the first amendment of the United States Constitution it is my right to do so.
Sorry, do not like the color. But that's me. I would like to see a yellow two go with all my Dewal tools. Maybe I'll go with Black. At least Dewalt is Black too.
Ya I didn’t buy the green for you lol
The only way Snap on is justifiable is if you have been in the trade for over 10 years and are one of the top earners at the shop. Start off with basic tools. As you progress, you're experience will dictate which tools you need to buy that are of a higher quality. Any mechanic worth their salt can do the job with the lower quality tools. Remember that. Snap on tool boxes are ridiculous, and not worth the price.
Well said, I’m a journeyman mechanic… top of my trade, certified welder etc… and I still have a hard time swallowing tool truck prices. The best thing about being in the trade for over 20 years is my ability to know if I need the high dollar tool or if I can get away with a more reasonably priced version that will last. I appreciate the comment.
S.O. is good tools but way over priced .
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