I agree with you that the "traditional lower" named brands have stepped up there game. In my younger days I held Craftsman at the higher standard. After all Craftsman was my first set of tools, you always hold you first in anything in the highest regard.
I swear by the Stanley ratchets at wallmart I still use my 3/8 one after 12 years professional and DIY use. Also husky sockets/wrenches are real good, vise grips channel locks, reversible snap ring pliers (instead of a whole set works well). A cheap crows foot set. Dvom, pry bars. This is how I started out there plenty of budget tools nowadays
Love your videos Justin, GM dealership mech in the mid 80’s- late 90s, still have my Snap-On box and a lot of tools but of course a lot missing from lending out. Getting a lot of good ideas from you, I still insist on professional results but I’m a weekend warrior now and rebuilding my tool set, thanks for sharing!
I am really excited for this budget tool build. I am also an avid diy kinda guy and I really appreciate your tool reviews. I think we will see more icon stuff. I will wait anxiously for more information. Cheers.
Check out pawn shops. Sometimes you can find good deals on tools, sometimes not. A lot of times the pawn shops change way to much for used tools though.
I don't know what spectrum I fall into because I use tools all day long. Commercial/ Industrial/ Residential HVAC, Generator Service, then of course I need to always fix up the service van or any other car I own to eliminate issues. My HVAC Service tools consist of Klein, Fluke, Knipex, Malco, and Yellow Jacket hand tools and Milwaukee power tools. I have SK sockets, old USA huskies, yet find myself using cheap harbor freight impact sockets cause if I lose one I don't care. I barely use ratchets anymore the Milwaukee 3/8 fuel power ratchet just pulls the trigger and the 3/8 impact gun. I find I don't use 1/4" sockets often, Mostly 3/8 and 1/2" sockets. Sorry, I went off-topic. Now your DIYer are they doing ball joints, leaf springs, Head gaskets, valve adjustments, changing out AC compressors, timing belts, cause they should buy a basic socket, wrenches, good jack, 6 ton jack stands to lift a vehicle high enough to have pace under to run new brake lines or anything else they want to work on. The other tools they should buy depends on what they will be playing with. To me, everything machine I am working on is nothing more than a game I need to conquer. Yet should the home DIYer be buying SK or snap-on flare wrenches when I cracked every rusted up flare on my Astro with craftsman combo wrenches. The same ones you mention in this video. Then I bought Pittsburgh used them enough to purchase a set of SK line wrenches. Luckily I owned an imperial flaring block and yoke cause the Pittsburgh flare block felt cheap yet needed the insert for inverted flares. Some harbor freight stuff is good like my 1/2 Pittsburgh, or the breaker bar or the alien green swivel head ratchet. I have to do a window motor for my Camry, lift the engine in my civic to replace engine and trans mounts, do the timing belt, and replace seals and gaskets on the engine. Some of the DIY weekend warriors need an auto shop to store their tools. I want a lift and cut away a trench to work under my vehicles easier
Big list for working on car man. You are going to need to break it down into levels. Entry, regular maintenance, bigger jobs. Like nowadays you cant change a alternator without a serpentine belt tool. Ok yes you could borrow one, but the one I borrowed from AutoZone, I bought the exact same one at HF for $10. An ODB2 bluetooth dongle type tool is really necessary these days if you have a car that throws codes all the time. Then theres the whole DIY household side of things. After a few years you get more tools than you can remember..... I need a bigger toolbox too.
I inherited all of my grandfathers tools. He was an automotive mechanic and machinist. 90% of the tools are Proto brand. They are rock solid and have no noticeable signs of wear. 40 years old+ Does that manufacturer still exist?
@Scott P I believe so I have a few Proto Professional USA Made Tools but I do see a few tool designs that maybe possible other manufacturers are distributing re-branded equipment I have a Proto professional mallet that I could had sworn it was original design until in the last few months I've came across the same exact hammer same color same material same length in all specification made by Blue Point and Matco
Proto is definitely alive and well they accader to industrial professions. They are less expensive than Snap-on, Matco, MAC and Cornwell. But more expensive than your DIY brands. Proto is owned by Stanley Black and Decker same as Craftsman. Most Proto hand tools are US made. They are tough tools and will last you.
I restored a a set of long handle Proto, 3/8-1 1/4 last summer. My wife's mother's dad was a Texaco service provider for the eastern shore region of VA in the 50's and 60's. They have their own drawer in my specialty tool box. It feels good to have a piece of her past in the box.
This topic could honestly be beneficial to the trade guys as well. I’d like to see what you could put together for an at home box for a reasonable price, especially since bringing my work tool home a couple things not that bad but recently I just pulled the engine out of my truck grave it some good tlc. Cleaned everything and all new gaskets and seals, and pretty much rebuild the front suspension and brake system. Had to bring home damn near half my box. And at the end of the day I know everything I’d like in an at home box but would love to see other opinions and ideas and see if you can do it better and cheaper with good quality tools that can handle some slight use and abuse. Can’t wait for the updates on this series.
90% of my stuff is snap on or Matco. Yes I paid dearly for it and I regret some of it. But In the professional world especially in the rust belt having the best tools can make the difference. And the tool truck service is a very nice thing to have. Yes I have some harbor freight stuff but if it breaks I have to drive 45 minutes to get it replaced. My snappy or Matco guy is at my shop every week. Buy the best hand tools you can afford. That’s my $0.02.
Milwaukee Max Bite Wrench Sets are quite Durable it would be a good look if they were to design off set Xl long box end wrench sets or go higher in size in there combination wrench set or even make Flexhead non locking and locking ratcheting wrenches but to be honest the Max Bite on the wrenches themselves are quite serious and they lock in tight and really Bite down on fasteners the cons to them though is that yes they mark up and indent fasteners do to the bite ...I haven't used or came across anything else in wrench sets that has done that ...and I use them daily from combination sets to Ratcheting sets
Been looking at the truck tools for work and home but I've been looking into napa tools kinda think of going that route. A bit cheaper but the warranty is their and there all over the place.
Get the shallow and semi-deep sockets from Snap-on , Matco pin-less swivels impacts deep and shallow all metrics and you be fine with Napa tools. You are only going to understand my recommendations if you get to use this tools, try to find out if any of your friends own a set of the mentioned tools above or ask your truck dealer to let you try a set for a week.
Great video Justin I agree I will buy snap on ratchet s and I have cornwell screwdrivers but most stuff is cheap with a life time warranty just because there is no need for it
Always looking to improve my home shop. This past week I got rid of some things that just.... well, didn't need to be there. I search the second hand sales a lot, but those are hit and miss. One set of tools I really need to improve are my selection of pliers.
I always wanted to try making one of the breaker bars a long ratchet . I've been hoping a big tool youtuber would try it so harbor freight would come out with one
Hi Justin, here is our tool buying rules. We use a tool often we buy the best if we are doing a one jobber event here then we buy the low cost one shots we call them and this allows us to get work done though we must say we always buy the best we can. Thank you for sharing your buying process. H.F. is one shot tools for us until we can buy great, if always using it after all meaning we are making money. Lance & Patrick.
Buy tools as you do your DIY work and upgrade the quality on the tools you use everytime you DIY. But make sure to go cheap on the tools you wanna try and more shiny socket sets you don't need because in the end they'll always look great in the tool box because they never get used lol
Buy used tools. You can find super cheap used tools pretty easy these days. A lot of them have life time warranties as well. It's a easy way to get a lot of your more basic tools
I got given by my employer a teng tools toolbox and toolkit, I've got lots of other brands, not sure what the price is like for teng but seems good quality
It started out with craftsman butwhen I bought like Snap on Mac Cornwall it was slow replacement for but craftsman was better then than now there was other budget tools but the best to go with today gearwrench or pay little more with SK
When I started all I had was Napa and SK those are the only two brands that were sold close to me I still have my Napa set 1 Flex head 3/8 and 1 straight the flex head is what I use most you can definitely tell because now it's just starting to skip teeth my last case it didn't last long before I start breaking them and there's no one to replace him with so I switch to Snap-on because there is a truck that came every week convenience I've never really tried Makita or any other brand other than Bostitch and Milwaukee when it comes to power tools I started wrenching when I was like 16 time flies that was 20 years ago
Justin you and I have the same feeling with craftsman tool grew up using craftsman hate the old snap ring ratchet and the socket doesn’t fit right in the past. However when I was school notice snap on and matco top the line tools then I notice kobalt. Holy shit ratchets I love and love the feel and fit great ten times better than craftsman from sears. The wrenches night and day take a lot to round off a bolt with the old craftsman china wrench it only takes a second to round off. I now back to craftsman now cause the tools are miles better than they used to be it still on The pricey side compare the kobalt line up which is funny cause the same ratchet style of the kobalt is cheaper than the craftsman but craftsman quality is better and harbor freight is coming up too better watch out from them.🍻🍻
💯‼️ When I first started I bought cheap tools Tools, pliers, tool boxes and started to notice right away how much a pain in the ass cheap tools can be, pliers that slipped ( not even joking) a rachet that constantly broke, I realized using these tools all day everyday, there is tools you will need to buy that are “professional” and there some tools that you can buy that is cheaper, trying to find a middle ground is key, I would like to think Gear wrench aka KD Tools is good. Tool brands I started to trust Sunex- Sockes and tools Kobalt- Some tools, Husky - Made In USA Sk Tools, Hands FUCKING DOWN SK tools from pliers, to sockets I have been more than happy with and their prices are more than affordable. I love Sk tools, they are the most affordable made In USA TOOLS and amazing. Channellock , the channellock pliers I love, the oil filter wrenches I tell everyone to get from 212, 212 angled and 215 for the Big diesel oil filters made in USA, doesnt slip and WONT Break the oil filter. Knipex, knipex I think is the best in between cheap pliers vs Tool Truck brands or better. Ive has these tools after I realized I need to upgrade my cheap pliers , bought knipex been more than happy but I prefer channellocks over knipex 🤷🏻♂️😂 Snap On is for Trust, When I buy SnapOn , I believe it is not the price but The trust I am putting into the tool that will not give me any bullshit and that is sometimes worth more than the price tag. Cornwell , I bought one claw thing from cornwell and its amazing, I always wanted the doubled flex wrenches but, The priced would make it impossible to sit down ya know
For me, It is way cheaper to buy the tool once instead of constants trips using gas on a cheap tool And spending x amount more to get a way better tool, I call the the short term vs long term return on investment of my purchase. Shit we gotta learn the hard way I guess 😂
Very nicely done once again Justin. During this series, are you going to cover the tools a guy would use for basic home repairs? DIY Projects? or home decor, aka hanging pictures like you mention? A lot of weekend warriors like woodworking. Any chance you could check out those kinds of tools? Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney
Rodney Widger Yuppers. We’re going to be checking out a small slew of tools from Auto to Home Owner & I don’t do much wood working at the moment but I will cover some other interesting things as far as framing, roofing & Slab building from a DIY Standpoint 🍻👍
If you can Justin, pick up the Titan 3/8 Drive long handle ratchet ( Sealed head 90 tooth #TIT12161 ) at AutoZone for $25. I enjoy your channel and the content.
IMO get any of the current crop of sockets in metric and SAE and if you plan on working on newer cars the E-Torx. wrenches the same in short and long length. Screwdrivers I am not personally into because years ago I got a Snap-on ratcheting screwdrivers (short, long and T-handle) and all I buy now is the bits, just a personal thing as the screwdrivers I do use normally is as a pry tool and for me it is a waste of money. For ratchets this is where I tend to go expensive and it is from working professionally for over 45 years and I still think that Snap-on make the best ratchets as the one I bought 30 years ago are still going strong but I did not buy off the truck, I hit the pawn shops and got close to 40-50% off the cost of new. For the battery stuff I recommend to get a decent sized air compressor and forget the battery operated stuff as the air tools will be a 1/4 off the price of any of the battery stuff and air tools will just outlast anything with a battery and since it is in a DYI garage. The only battery stuff I have is a Makita 14.4 CXT driver and drill and it was a gift from the grandkids, I like it when I am doing projects around my place but I find it limited in use on automotive work. I personally never bought any other Snap-on stuff as I always felt even 40 years ago when I started the journey as a mechanic that it was way overpriced for what you got. I also felt the same with a lot of the Mac, Matco, and Cornwell stuff also. Being a cash and carry mechanic you quickly learn where to get the best quality at the cheapest price.
Because? I don't believe you have use this tool every day for a living? I have and it gets the job done. Craftsman have served me well enough to support my family and be able to buy from: Cornwell,Mac,Matco, Snap-on,OTC,BAUM and many other tools, from the trucks and eBay. If it can be done with a Snap-on, I promise you that a ratchet from Craftsman will get it done too.
Super video !
I agree with you that the "traditional lower" named brands have stepped up there game. In my younger days I held Craftsman at the higher standard. After all Craftsman was my first set of tools, you always hold you first in anything in the highest regard.
Makita is great and the warranty is great
I swear by the Stanley ratchets at wallmart I still use my 3/8 one after 12 years professional and DIY use. Also husky sockets/wrenches are real good, vise grips channel locks, reversible snap ring pliers (instead of a whole set works well). A cheap crows foot set. Dvom, pry bars. This is how I started out there plenty of budget tools nowadays
Harbor freight probably steal your idea 💡 on the 25 inch ratchet, the Dow tool line 💥
Great video idea! Can’t wait to see what tools you throw in there
Great information 👍
I just bought the Husky master socket set 347 sockets
Love your videos Justin, GM dealership mech in the mid 80’s- late 90s, still have my Snap-On box and a lot of tools but of course a lot missing from lending out. Getting a lot of good ideas from you, I still insist on professional results but I’m a weekend warrior now and rebuilding my tool set, thanks for sharing!
I am really excited for this budget tool build. I am also an avid diy kinda guy and I really appreciate your tool reviews. I think we will see more icon stuff. I will wait anxiously for more information. Cheers.
Julian Ceballos I’m excited as well & also looking forward to the New Icon Line Up. 🍻👍
Excellent info and presentation, thanks for posting it 👍🏽
You wanna see a 25" Ratchet I wanna See a locking Flexhead bent handle ratchet made by any Brand
Cordless too please
I bought those gray pnuematics sockets. Can't wait to do a review
Check out pawn shops. Sometimes you can find good deals on tools, sometimes not. A lot of times the pawn shops change way to much for used tools though.
Husky chrome sockets, I’ve had my 3/8 set in metric and I’ve used them on impact for 3 years now, still holding up strong !
I don't know what spectrum I fall into because I use tools all day long. Commercial/ Industrial/ Residential HVAC, Generator Service, then of course I need to always fix up the service van or any other car I own to eliminate issues. My HVAC Service tools consist of Klein, Fluke, Knipex, Malco, and Yellow Jacket hand tools and Milwaukee power tools. I have SK sockets, old USA huskies, yet find myself using cheap harbor freight impact sockets cause if I lose one I don't care. I barely use ratchets anymore the Milwaukee 3/8 fuel power ratchet just pulls the trigger and the 3/8 impact gun. I find I don't use 1/4" sockets often, Mostly 3/8 and 1/2" sockets. Sorry, I went off-topic. Now your DIYer are they doing ball joints, leaf springs, Head gaskets, valve adjustments, changing out AC compressors, timing belts, cause they should buy a basic socket, wrenches, good jack, 6 ton jack stands to lift a vehicle high enough to have pace under to run new brake lines or anything else they want to work on. The other tools they should buy depends on what they will be playing with. To me, everything machine I am working on is nothing more than a game I need to conquer. Yet should the home DIYer be buying SK or snap-on flare wrenches when I cracked every rusted up flare on my Astro with craftsman combo wrenches. The same ones you mention in this video. Then I bought Pittsburgh used them enough to purchase a set of SK line wrenches. Luckily I owned an imperial flaring block and yoke cause the Pittsburgh flare block felt cheap yet needed the insert for inverted flares. Some harbor freight stuff is good like my 1/2 Pittsburgh, or the breaker bar or the alien green swivel head ratchet. I have to do a window motor for my Camry, lift the engine in my civic to replace engine and trans mounts, do the timing belt, and replace seals and gaskets on the engine. Some of the DIY weekend warriors need an auto shop to store their tools. I want a lift and cut away a trench to work under my vehicles easier
Love my huskey wrenches had them for 6yrs now and use them professionally. And so people know again gearwrench makes huskey ratchet wrenches
Big list for working on car man. You are going to need to break it down into levels. Entry, regular maintenance, bigger jobs. Like nowadays you cant change a alternator without a serpentine belt tool. Ok yes you could borrow one, but the one I borrowed from AutoZone, I bought the exact same one at HF for $10. An ODB2 bluetooth dongle type tool is really necessary these days if you have a car that throws codes all the time. Then theres the whole DIY household side of things. After a few years you get more tools than you can remember..... I need a bigger toolbox too.
I inherited all of my grandfathers tools. He was an automotive mechanic and machinist. 90% of the tools are Proto brand. They are rock solid and have no noticeable signs of wear. 40 years old+
Does that manufacturer still exist?
@Scott P I believe so I have a few Proto Professional USA Made Tools but I do see a few tool designs that maybe possible other manufacturers are distributing re-branded equipment I have a Proto professional mallet that I could had sworn it was original design until in the last few months I've came across the same exact hammer same color same material same length in all specification made by Blue Point and Matco
Look online to see if proto is still around 🤗
@@EffingWhiteMale its Proto Industrial
Proto is definitely alive and well they accader to industrial professions. They are less expensive than Snap-on, Matco, MAC and Cornwell. But more expensive than your DIY brands. Proto is owned by Stanley Black and Decker same as Craftsman. Most Proto hand tools are US made. They are tough tools and will last you.
I restored a a set of long handle Proto, 3/8-1 1/4 last summer. My wife's mother's dad was a Texaco service provider for the eastern shore region of VA in the 50's and 60's. They have their own drawer in my specialty tool box. It feels good to have a piece of her past in the box.
This topic could honestly be beneficial to the trade guys as well. I’d like to see what you could put together for an at home box for a reasonable price, especially since bringing my work tool home a couple things not that bad but recently I just pulled the engine out of my truck grave it some good tlc. Cleaned everything and all new gaskets and seals, and pretty much rebuild the front suspension and brake system. Had to bring home damn near half my box. And at the end of the day I know everything I’d like in an at home box but would love to see other opinions and ideas and see if you can do it better and cheaper with good quality tools that can handle some slight use and abuse. Can’t wait for the updates on this series.
Dude nice Ryobi fan 👍 will you do a video about lube, grease, and oil. Examples of where/when to use?
I love my duralast 1/4" sets i use them everyday at the dealer best for 12 bucks and lifetime warranty can't beat it
I'd love to see you do some more in depth stuff with the Zurich scan tool
90% of my stuff is snap on or Matco. Yes I paid dearly for it and I regret some of it. But In the professional world especially in the rust belt having the best tools can make the difference. And the tool truck service is a very nice thing to have. Yes I have some harbor freight stuff but if it breaks I have to drive 45 minutes to get it replaced. My snappy or Matco guy is at my shop every week. Buy the best hand tools you can afford. That’s my $0.02.
Milwaukee Max Bite Wrench Sets are quite Durable it would be a good look if they were to design off set Xl long box end wrench sets or go higher in size in there combination wrench set or even make Flexhead non locking and locking ratcheting wrenches but to be honest the Max Bite on the wrenches themselves are quite serious and they lock in tight and really Bite down on fasteners the cons to them though is that yes they mark up and indent fasteners do to the bite ...I haven't used or came across anything else in wrench sets that has done that ...and I use them daily from combination sets to Ratcheting sets
The lxt bl makita's I think work well. I have both the 1/4 and 1/2. I'm going to put their 1/2 impact up against the ridgid 1/2.
Been looking at the truck tools for work and home but I've been looking into napa tools kinda think of going that route. A bit cheaper but the warranty is their and there all over the place.
Get the shallow and semi-deep sockets from Snap-on , Matco pin-less swivels impacts deep and shallow all metrics and you be fine with Napa tools.
You are only going to understand my recommendations if you get to use this tools, try to find out if any of your friends own a set of the mentioned tools above or ask your truck dealer to let you try a set for a week.
Great video Justin I agree I will buy snap on ratchet s and I have cornwell screwdrivers but most stuff is cheap with a life time warranty just because there is no need for it
Always looking to improve my home shop. This past week I got rid of some things that just.... well, didn't need to be there. I search the second hand sales a lot, but those are hit and miss. One set of tools I really need to improve are my selection of pliers.
I always wanted to try making one of the breaker bars a long ratchet . I've been hoping a big tool youtuber would try it so harbor freight would come out with one
do you recommended the ryobi fan? ive been wanting one and have looked at the Ryobi and Bauer
So what brands have the tightest tolerances for the best fit of tool-fastener fit?
That's the real question isn't it. I will do a video with several different brands this evening and we will decide together. Cheers!
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway Cheers, Brother! Love your channel!
Hi Justin, here is our tool buying rules. We use a tool often we buy the best if we are doing a one jobber event here then we buy the low cost one shots we call them and this allows us to get work done though we must say we always buy the best we can.
Thank you for sharing your buying process. H.F. is one shot tools for us until we can buy great, if always using it after all meaning we are making money.
Lance & Patrick.
Buy tools as you do your DIY work and upgrade the quality on the tools you use everytime you DIY. But make sure to go cheap on the tools you wanna try and more shiny socket sets you don't need because in the end they'll always look great in the tool box because they never get used lol
Super in put on tool
Purchases. Sometimes 2nd opion helps....
You can easily get e-z red extendable ratchet set on amazon (1/4, 1/2 & 3/8") for less than 50 bucks
Buy used tools. You can find super cheap used tools pretty easy these days. A lot of them have life time warranties as well. It's a easy way to get a lot of your more basic tools
I think of Ryobi the same way us Ford guys think about Chevy.. "man, there must be something to it but it's just too... gay!"
I got given by my employer a teng tools toolbox and toolkit, I've got lots of other brands, not sure what the price is like for teng but seems good quality
Harbor Freight and tekton are a majority of my boxes's drawers, havnt had an issue.
It started out with craftsman butwhen I bought like Snap on Mac Cornwall it was slow replacement for but craftsman was better then than now there was other budget tools but the best to go with today gearwrench or pay little more with SK
When I started all I had was Napa and SK those are the only two brands that were sold close to me I still have my Napa set 1 Flex head 3/8 and 1 straight the flex head is what I use most you can definitely tell because now it's just starting to skip teeth my last case it didn't last long before I start breaking them and there's no one to replace him with so I switch to Snap-on because there is a truck that came every week convenience I've never really tried Makita or any other brand other than Bostitch and Milwaukee when it comes to power tools I started wrenching when I was like 16 time flies that was 20 years ago
Justin you and I have the same feeling with craftsman tool grew up using craftsman hate the old snap ring ratchet and the socket doesn’t fit right in the past. However when I was school notice snap on and matco top the line tools then I notice kobalt. Holy shit ratchets I love and love the feel and fit great ten times better than craftsman from sears. The wrenches night and day take a lot to round off a bolt with the old craftsman china wrench it only takes a second to round off. I now back to craftsman now cause the tools are miles better than they used to be it still on The pricey side compare the kobalt line up which is funny cause the same ratchet style of the kobalt is cheaper than the craftsman but craftsman quality is better and harbor freight is coming up too better watch out from them.🍻🍻
I have the harbor freight 72 tool box and some harbor freight tools gear wrench craftsman and Milwaukee M 12 fuel and m18 fuel impact 1/2
For hand tools and for the lifetime warranty! Gearwrench! Best bang for your money.
Sorry Justin, I’m not letting craftsman back in my garage!
👍🤙
Why is the Ryobi fan in the garage I thought it was for the kids and their projects LOL
Cartman Brah! 🤣😂 🍻
I have a 16inch ryobi electric lawnmower and my father in law thought it was a toy lol
@@bonbonflippers4298 I hate to break it to you but in the lawnmower World men talk about horsepower not about batteries .
I love you dad
💯‼️ When I first started I bought cheap tools Tools, pliers, tool boxes and started to notice right away how much a pain in the ass cheap tools can be, pliers that slipped ( not even joking) a rachet that constantly broke, I realized using these tools all day everyday, there is tools you will need to buy that are “professional” and there some tools that you can buy that is cheaper, trying to find a middle ground is key, I would like to think Gear wrench aka KD Tools is good. Tool brands I started to trust
Sunex- Sockes and tools
Kobalt- Some tools,
Husky - Made In USA
Sk Tools, Hands FUCKING DOWN SK tools from pliers, to sockets I have been more than happy with and their prices are more than affordable. I love Sk tools, they are the most affordable made In USA TOOLS and amazing.
Channellock , the channellock pliers I love, the oil filter wrenches I tell everyone to get from 212, 212 angled and 215 for the Big diesel oil filters made in USA, doesnt slip and WONT Break the oil filter.
Knipex, knipex I think is the best in between cheap pliers vs Tool
Truck brands or better. Ive has these tools after I realized I need to upgrade my cheap pliers , bought knipex been more than happy but I prefer channellocks over knipex 🤷🏻♂️😂
Snap On is for Trust, When I buy SnapOn , I believe it is not the price but The trust I am putting into the tool that will not give me any bullshit and that is sometimes worth more than the price tag.
Cornwell , I bought one claw thing from cornwell and its amazing, I always wanted the doubled flex wrenches but, The priced would make it impossible to sit down ya know
MadeInUSA Reviews Very nice tool company list. 🍻👍
For me, It is way cheaper to buy the tool once instead of constants trips using gas on a cheap tool
And spending x amount more to get a way better tool, I call the the short term vs long term return on investment of my purchase. Shit we gotta learn the hard way I guess 😂
If you want really cheap amazon basics tool kit come with 201 set 1/4-3/8-1/2 ratchets, sockets, bits, wrench’s for $64 1 year warranty though
Very nicely done once again Justin. During this series, are you going to cover the tools a guy would use for basic home repairs? DIY Projects? or home decor, aka hanging pictures like you mention? A lot of weekend warriors like woodworking. Any chance you could check out those kinds of tools? Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney
Rodney Widger Yuppers. We’re going to be checking out a small slew of tools from Auto to Home Owner & I don’t do much wood working at the moment but I will cover some other interesting things as far as framing, roofing & Slab building from a DIY Standpoint 🍻👍
How much do you want for your Snap-on Solus Pro? And how much do you want for your Pro Series tool box?
With the video, this one takes on the feel of a session with a dark secret informant! Hidden in the shadows!
Metrinch. These are professional grade.
Makita has one of the
Service centers
Dewalt black decker
Hitachi and some others are far apart
What about buying tools from pawnshops
Curious to so how the neiko's hold up.
If you can Justin, pick up the Titan 3/8 Drive long handle ratchet ( Sealed head 90 tooth #TIT12161 ) at AutoZone for $25. I enjoy your channel and the content.
There are tools I will cheap out on and tools I wont. Everybody has there tools they want name brand and others they could care less about.
IMO get any of the current crop of sockets in metric and SAE and if you plan on working on newer cars the E-Torx. wrenches the same in short and long length. Screwdrivers I am not personally into because years ago I got a Snap-on ratcheting screwdrivers (short, long and T-handle) and all I buy now is the bits, just a personal thing as the screwdrivers I do use normally is as a pry tool and for me it is a waste of money. For ratchets this is where I tend to go expensive and it is from working professionally for over 45 years and I still think that Snap-on make the best ratchets as the one I bought 30 years ago are still going strong but I did not buy off the truck, I hit the pawn shops and got close to 40-50% off the cost of new. For the battery stuff I recommend to get a decent sized air compressor and forget the battery operated stuff as the air tools will be a 1/4 off the price of any of the battery stuff and air tools will just outlast anything with a battery and since it is in a DYI garage. The only battery stuff I have is a Makita 14.4 CXT driver and drill and it was a gift from the grandkids, I like it when I am doing projects around my place but I find it limited in use on automotive work.
I personally never bought any other Snap-on stuff as I always felt even 40 years ago when I started the journey as a mechanic that it was way overpriced for what you got. I also felt the same with a lot of the Mac, Matco, and Cornwell stuff also. Being a cash and carry mechanic you quickly learn where to get the best quality at the cheapest price.
I priced metric deep and shallow snap on fdx 3/8 1/4 it was going to be like 1200 bucks. Um sorry no
Yeah, Crapsman ratchets have always been garbage. ...
Because?
I don't believe you have use this tool every day for a living? I have and it gets the job done. Craftsman have served me well enough to support my family and be able to buy from: Cornwell,Mac,Matco, Snap-on,OTC,BAUM and many other tools, from the trucks and eBay.
If it can be done with a Snap-on, I promise you that a ratchet from Craftsman will get it done too.