@@JoshShare I had started with Dewalt, and when my batteries died I but the bullet and got into Milwaukie, and wow, my new Milwaukie tools blow my Dewalt tools out of the water. But yea batteries are so much money you kinda end up stuck with whatever you start with.
100% agreed! I've used other electronic torque wrenches and prefer Snap-On hands down. I've also bought into the Milwaukee line of power tools and have never looked back. As you said better warranty and quite frankly just a better tool.
@@amundsonjm I've used gear wrench and matco electronic torque wrenches and I feel the same way. Personally I don't like electronic, I prefer my classic click style snap on torque wrenches. Electronic isn't particularly accurate especially when you have to make multiple pulls to reach the angle. Paint mark on the bolt head never fails.
@@JustCuriousAE No such thing as a professional setting anymore. Right now I'm trying to find a good mechanic in a major city with no luck. I have no idea what your talking about, who are these proffesionals?
It's a cool Tool Box & A Beautiful set of tools , I agree I run mac, snap on & craftsman ect grey. Just get the best you can. If you use a tool a few time's a year well why pay 55$ a wrench as long as you got a lifetime warranty and it's easy to replace it's cool! Luv&Peace, Cheers Josh, a hello to the family.
Hey I really enjoyed your video, that's a badass toolbox man. I really agree with you on the tool thing. I have all snap on cordless impacts, and when the 1/2 impact Couldn't remove the bolts from a Cummins engine flywheel boy was I disappointed. I used my buddies Milwaukee and holy crap that impact didn't hesitate taking the flywheel bolts off, it was a hot knife on a butter stick haha that sucker took them all off and it had only 3 bars on the battery. So yeah I still have my snap on impact but I made the switch to Milwaukee lol.
I was really eyeing the Icon 56/73 toolbox for the depth for awhile with a top hutch. For almost 2 years, my snap on guy has been asking me if I wanted to upgrade from my harbor freight 56in box. He had a brand new Epiq 60 box on his truck he had just loaded up that’s blacked out with 3 wide top drawers that’s also 30 inches deep. I got a deal and really wanted it since I already have all the tools needed for what I do. Car was paid off the month prior and my finances didn’t change as the box was the exact same price per month which was $240. Honestly, best decision I made over the icon since it would be easier for warranty related things and finding add ons to my box. I needed the depth since my sockets wouldn’t fit in 1 drawer with my harbor freight box. $7000 with 0% interest rather than $14K.
@@xaphan8581 to be honest, a lot. My whole top drawer is packed along with one of my bottom drawers and my cart for the commonly used sockets. My axle nut sockets aren’t even in the top drawer 😂
Very sick tool box its a dream of mine to own a snap on 1/4 inch ratchet set because that's what my dad used and I have great memories of working on different projects with him
I got a tool box, ratchets, lights and a few other odds and ends from snap on and I love al of them, the feel when you hold them, the smoothness of the teeth in ratchets or the rubber wheels on my box. They go above and beyond other companies but it’s a luxury to have snap on tools. I’ve been debating on whether or not to get power tools from snap on. I use my coworkers 3/8 impact a lot and I like the way it fits in the hand but it’s just really steep for a small impact then let alone buy batteries and a charger.. but if I wanted to buy Milwaukee I’d have to drive 20 miles each time I had to buy something for it. If I got snap on I could just wait till Thursday and have my franchisee come to me while at work. Just a lot of things to think about. I’m leaning towards snap on power tools because I already have a lot of green tools from them and I don’t like having too many mixed colors in anything haha. Other than my rant, great video! Looking forward to watching more. Have a great day!
Hand tools only, love their test light. I would consider german wrenches or Wright wrenches before snap on. Better or equal quality for much less. Definitely not boxes or cordless tools.
I’ll have to look into those! I’m getting ready to buy a fairly complete SAE set of tools and don’t want to pay the snap on price for tools I’ll rarely use
@@JoshShare all my metric stuff is snap on because I use it every day, but all my SAE stuff is Tekton and for the price, I don’t really feel like you can beat them. Great quality and no skips in sets
I've dealt with a lot of snap on guys but I found that if you brought them a broken tool you were about as welcome as cancer. Vey often I was told I'll have to bring it next week or it was my fault.
For the bigger wrenches, I would recommend Caterpillar wrenches. They are USA made and high quality. There are rumors that they are rebranded snap on and cost way less. I love my big wrenches i got 1-1/4-2 for standard and 27-44 in metric
My hot takes: aren't Snap on torque wrenches made by Precision Instruments? And the metal capped ball peen deadblow hammers? Trustycook makes them and Tekton also resales them! And I love the Tekton website presentation and warranty service! They are the best at those two things! Boxes. Omg I am so jelly of a big ol snap on box! All my tools are piled on top of each other in a US general single bank and 5 drawer kart! But 10 grand on a thing that just holds my tools is never gonna happen! The best I could hope for is an Icon and even then the wife and wallet will be complaining and I still wouldn't have the "shop cred" of a truck brand box! It feels like a no win scenario. But Snap On does make the best ratchets, and ratchets get sooo much use! Got 3/8 in long and xtra long both flex head and the 1/2" breaker ratchet! Lot of tough jobs for them and absolutely worth it. My 1/4" flex head is an Icon tho, and it's a dream too! Gotta send some love out to Clarinda, IA home of Lisle tools! They got a 21mm "swoopy" wrench just for caster camber adjustments on gm pick ups, if ya know, ya know!
Thanks for the comment! I just had a daughter less than a year ago so I can’t justify the motorcycle I want so I went with the toolbox instead haha. Lisle makes a great tool also
These days you can do the job without most of the tool trucks, it's more of a choice than a necessity with the exception of specialty tools & torque wrenches for sure. Snap On has the nest wrenches among other things but once again, it's a choice. Some brands are close enough to the sun to get burned Knipex, Klein, Channellock, Grey Pneumatic , Astro & many other brands make tools just as good for hand tools Nothing wrong with getting what you like
I like the GP since I don't have a huge tool box. They're thin walled so they double as my chromes as well. Free's up space for my specialty shit. (heavy machinery mechanic)
All our technicians use Snap On and all admit they are over priced, but hey it's not there money,if the company is daft enough to buy them, it's not our money.
SO is good for hand tools they manufacture themselves (ratchets, wrenches, pliers, etc.). Electric tools and rebrands is where they're not worth it IMO.
Who doesn't like snap on tools specially if you have top of the line car brand in the whole world by the way this is Jimmy looking for job in USA? I want the best job.
i am looking to buy a mechanics tool set I've been looking in Snap-on Tools because the place I work for has a truck that stops by there but I want to make sure that I buy the best tool set for me and is it worth buying Snap-on tools
It’s not worth it. Sonic has better tool boxes, Milwaukee has better power tools at 1/2 price. The LEAST Snap-On can do is make decent wrenches. Sad part is that Milwaukee’s laser cut wrenches are probably better lol. Snap-On is the wrong red tool, imo. Also, icon’s torque wrenches are probably better lol
£20 for a screwdriver.... don't make me laugh, your paying for the lifetime guarantee,but how often do you break a screwdriver unless your miss treating, which if your any good at your job you shouldn't be, write tool for the write job.
This is worse than Apple fanboy-ism…you guys are making car payments on a fucking wrench bro…trippin. The system found a sexy way to package slavery to car guys. Bravo
I own one snap on ratchet, its bound up and they will not warranty it. Glad I stopped at 1. I am sorry for your loss, I bought a lake house instead of wasting a small fortune on overpriced junk with terrible customer service.
Torque wrenches specifically is where I will always say snap on is well worth it. Electric tools, Milwaukee hands down, better tools better warranty.
Also hammers, th-cam.com/video/XfBWMmkmtlQ/w-d-xo.html Mac all the way.
That’s kind of why I brought up the battery situation. Once you choose one brand or another your kind of committed
@@JoshShare I had started with Dewalt, and when my batteries died I but the bullet and got into Milwaukie, and wow, my new Milwaukie tools blow my Dewalt tools out of the water. But yea batteries are so much money you kinda end up stuck with whatever you start with.
100% agreed! I've used other electronic torque wrenches and prefer Snap-On hands down. I've also bought into the Milwaukee line of power tools and have never looked back. As you said better warranty and quite frankly just a better tool.
@@amundsonjm I've used gear wrench and matco electronic torque wrenches and I feel the same way. Personally I don't like electronic, I prefer my classic click style snap on torque wrenches. Electronic isn't particularly accurate especially when you have to make multiple pulls to reach the angle. Paint mark on the bolt head never fails.
There is no debate. Snap On is no longer a good value for the most part with the exception of very few specific tools.
@@JustCuriousAE No such thing as a professional setting anymore. Right now I'm trying to find a good mechanic in a major city with no luck. I have no idea what your talking about, who are these proffesionals?
@@petebusch9069the professional left automotive because it sucks
It's a cool Tool Box & A Beautiful set of tools , I agree I run mac, snap on & craftsman ect grey. Just get the best you can. If you use a tool a few time's a year well why pay 55$ a wrench as long as you got a lifetime warranty and it's easy to replace it's cool! Luv&Peace, Cheers Josh, a hello to the family.
It’s even worse now that I’m a general service tech on all makes and models… it is what it is 🤷🏻♂️ tell the fam I say hi
Very good points you made. Love that box and tool cart setup! So sweet!
Thanks!
Very cool tool box and very impressed on the organization of all the tools kept. Cheers and take care.
Appreciate it! Thanks for the comment 👍🏼
Hey I really enjoyed your video, that's a badass toolbox man. I really agree with you on the tool thing. I have all snap on cordless impacts, and when the 1/2 impact
Couldn't remove the bolts from a Cummins engine flywheel boy was I disappointed. I used my buddies Milwaukee and holy crap that impact didn't hesitate taking the flywheel bolts off, it was a hot knife on a butter stick haha that sucker took them all off and it had only 3 bars on the battery. So yeah I still have my snap on impact but I made the switch to Milwaukee lol.
I was really eyeing the Icon 56/73 toolbox for the depth for awhile with a top hutch. For almost 2 years, my snap on guy has been asking me if I wanted to upgrade from my harbor freight 56in box. He had a brand new Epiq 60 box on his truck he had just loaded up that’s blacked out with 3 wide top drawers that’s also 30 inches deep. I got a deal and really wanted it since I already have all the tools needed for what I do. Car was paid off the month prior and my finances didn’t change as the box was the exact same price per month which was $240. Honestly, best decision I made over the icon since it would be easier for warranty related things and finding add ons to my box. I needed the depth since my sockets wouldn’t fit in 1 drawer with my harbor freight box. $7000 with 0% interest rather than $14K.
Lol how many socket do you have? I’ve seen so many of the same box set up and they fit more then what most people ever use
@@xaphan8581 to be honest, a lot. My whole top drawer is packed along with one of my bottom drawers and my cart for the commonly used sockets. My axle nut sockets aren’t even in the top drawer 😂
Very sick tool box its a dream of mine to own a snap on 1/4 inch ratchet set because that's what my dad used and I have great memories of working on different projects with him
I buy a lot of tools from harbor freight and have never had any problems yet but I love snap on too!
I got a tool box, ratchets, lights and a few other odds and ends from snap on and I love al of them, the feel when you hold them, the smoothness of the teeth in ratchets or the rubber wheels on my box. They go above and beyond other companies but it’s a luxury to have snap on tools. I’ve been debating on whether or not to get power tools from snap on. I use my coworkers 3/8 impact a lot and I like the way it fits in the hand but it’s just really steep for a small impact then let alone buy batteries and a charger.. but if I wanted to buy Milwaukee I’d have to drive 20 miles each time I had to buy something for it. If I got snap on I could just wait till Thursday and have my franchisee come to me while at work. Just a lot of things to think about. I’m leaning towards snap on power tools because I already have a lot of green tools from them and I don’t like having too many mixed colors in anything haha. Other than my rant, great video! Looking forward to watching more. Have a great day!
Thanks for the comment! Availability definitely plays a role in my decision on what tools to buy
Hand tools only, love their test light. I would consider german wrenches or Wright wrenches before snap on. Better or equal quality for much less. Definitely not boxes or cordless tools.
I’ll have to look into those! I’m getting ready to buy a fairly complete SAE set of tools and don’t want to pay the snap on price for tools I’ll rarely use
@@JoshShare all my metric stuff is snap on because I use it every day, but all my SAE stuff is Tekton and for the price, I don’t really feel like you can beat them. Great quality and no skips in sets
I agree with you
Daaaaayuuuum 3 years!? All I bought was a screwdriver and a lineman plier from my guy and he trusted me enough to give me a box 😂🔥
Yep I have Milwaukee at the shop simply because I already have Milwaukee at home, got a bunch of batteries already
I've dealt with a lot of snap on guys but I found that if you brought them a broken tool you were about as welcome as cancer. Vey often I was told I'll have to bring it next week or it was my fault.
For the bigger wrenches, I would recommend Caterpillar wrenches. They are USA made and high quality. There are rumors that they are rebranded snap on and cost way less. I love my big wrenches i got 1-1/4-2 for standard and 27-44 in metric
I went with Sunex. You can get the set for a little over $100 on Amazon. I believe it’s 27-52mm but I could be wrong. Either way that’s a great price
You'd be right, a lot of Caterpillar tools are made by Snap On.
My hot takes: aren't Snap on torque wrenches made by Precision Instruments? And the metal capped ball peen deadblow hammers? Trustycook makes them and Tekton also resales them! And I love the Tekton website presentation and warranty service! They are the best at those two things!
Boxes. Omg I am so jelly of a big ol snap on box! All my tools are piled on top of each other in a US general single bank and 5 drawer kart! But 10 grand on a thing that just holds my tools is never gonna happen! The best I could hope for is an Icon and even then the wife and wallet will be complaining and I still wouldn't have the "shop cred" of a truck brand box! It feels like a no win scenario.
But Snap On does make the best ratchets, and ratchets get sooo much use! Got 3/8 in long and xtra long both flex head and the 1/2" breaker ratchet! Lot of tough jobs for them and absolutely worth it. My 1/4" flex head is an Icon tho, and it's a dream too!
Gotta send some love out to Clarinda, IA home of Lisle tools! They got a 21mm "swoopy" wrench just for caster camber adjustments on gm pick ups, if ya know, ya know!
Thanks for the comment! I just had a daughter less than a year ago so I can’t justify the motorcycle I want so I went with the toolbox instead haha. Lisle makes a great tool also
Snap-on makes there on torque wrenches and hammers
These days you can do the job without most of the tool trucks, it's more of a choice than a necessity with the exception of specialty tools & torque wrenches for sure.
Snap On has the nest wrenches among other things but once again, it's a choice. Some brands are close enough to the sun to get burned
Knipex, Klein, Channellock, Grey Pneumatic , Astro & many other brands make tools just as good for hand tools
Nothing wrong with getting what you like
Sheesh what a collection
I'd say just stick to one power tool company and any other tool just go with what you can affoard
My opinion on sockets. Buy Grey pneumatic duo sockets and call it a day.
If I needed something for a job I’d usually go with Pittsburgh from harbor freight and call it good. Still have some impact sockets going strong
I like the GP since I don't have a huge tool box. They're thin walled so they double as my chromes as well. Free's up space for my specialty shit. (heavy machinery mechanic)
All our technicians use Snap On and all admit they are over priced, but hey it's not there money,if the company is daft enough to buy them, it's not our money.
I agree
Thanks for the comment!
SO is good for hand tools they manufacture themselves (ratchets, wrenches, pliers, etc.). Electric tools and rebrands is where they're not worth it IMO.
little off on that battery prices. there $250 just for that 1/2 impact battery
Who doesn't like snap on tools specially if you have top of the line car brand in the whole world by the way this is Jimmy looking for job in USA? I want the best job.
I love snap on tools, I'm just tired of them keeping me broke.
Power tools are not debatable snap on is junk, besides their cordless ratchets.
I will take Milwaukee or flex or Dewalt over snap on battery any day and matco air tools. In my opinion and to me matco makes stronger box
I can’t remember the last time I saw a Matco box in person. I’d love to compare the two 👍🏼
@@JoshShare I seen them roll matco box triple bay on the lift gate and raise front end of truck off the ground.
i am looking to buy a mechanics tool set I've been looking in Snap-on Tools because the place I work for has a truck that stops by there but I want to make sure that I buy the best tool set for me and is it worth buying Snap-on tools
It’s not worth it. Sonic has better tool boxes, Milwaukee has better power tools at 1/2 price. The LEAST Snap-On can do is make decent wrenches. Sad part is that Milwaukee’s laser cut wrenches are probably better lol. Snap-On is the wrong red tool, imo.
Also, icon’s torque wrenches are probably better lol
What year you get them prices
£20 for a screwdriver.... don't make me laugh, your paying for the lifetime guarantee,but how often do you break a screwdriver unless your miss treating, which if your any good at your job you shouldn't be, write tool for the write job.
What shop is that at?
Torque wrenches definitely not worth the money, there’s digital torque wrenches that do the same thing.
A lot of high end manufacturers won’t pay a warranty claim unless your using snap on torque wrenches with an up to date calibration sheet
@@JoshShare yeah right that's interesting
This is worse than Apple fanboy-ism…you guys are making car payments on a fucking wrench bro…trippin. The system found a sexy way to package slavery to car guys. Bravo
Sounds like someone’s salty lol
I own one snap on ratchet, its bound up and they will not warranty it. Glad I stopped at 1. I am sorry for your loss, I bought a lake house instead of wasting a small fortune on overpriced junk with terrible customer service.