I like that how you are going into depth in visual demonstration other than words being spoken in the beginning of the video ...That's key to show measurement according to what is being used in particular application ...it gives a individual a sense of what your working with is capable of getting a job done or weather you may need to tweak a method or two
If somebody is complaining about getting a wire stuck under the switch they are really nitpicking. They are really just looking for something to complain about. The ratchets and sockets are fine.
The intro made me feel like i was about to watch the realest documentary on the life a mechanic and the tool torture lifestyle. You need your own magazine full of your views and articles on best rated tools.
I have a Centech from Harbour freight I don’t do a lot of electrical stuff works fine. Also I hope icon comes out with 1/4 inch drive 12 point sockets. Aircraft mechanics live on 12 points.
i really like the ICON 1/4 sockets and ratchet i have so far. the ratchet is just a hair under 5 inches long and most of that length is handle. It's quite comfortable. I wish ICON would have used a recessed or lower profile direction switch though. Harbor Freight needs to release an ICON catalog so, we know what the line will include. As for meters, i was raised on Fluke as being the only option but, lately i really like the Powerprobe automotive meter. It's accurate, durable, and won't break the bank.
Love the music JD. For a min there I thought I saw the Fonz. Electricians' meter of choice is Fluke. One company that I use and started in school that no one mentioned is Amprobe they have been around for years. If you a DIY then Ames is fine I own both the CMA600A clamp meter and the DM1000 Electricians HVAC Contractor TRMS Multimeter both work well no issues.
Went to Harbor Freight to check out the Icon. Needed a 1/4 flex head ratchet comfort grip. It felt good. Good flex on the head. Good lever switch. Smooth High teeth count. Handle felt good. The price was right. I just couldn’t see myself paying tree times more for a Snap on. I do love my Snap on ratchets but, can’t justify. I think it will do great. Keep those videos coming. Thanks.
I bought a set of sae and metric stubby wrenches when I started using them I noticed the tolerances were extremely loose. I build cats for a living and use mostly all stainless, the loose tolerances on the stubbys were marring up the fasteners so I measured them in comparison to the snap on stubby they are 6-8 thousands looser on the boxes end and 10 thousands looser on the open end. I did a video and will upload tonight. I am extremely disappointed and will have to return for what I am doing they flat out will not be able to be used and I’m gonna have to return them. I am still holding out hope for some of the other products but not the wrenches I assume the regular length are just as bad 6-8 thousands makes a huge difference let alone 10 on an open end
As always great video brotha I think you managed to put everyone at ease as to the quality and real world use of the Icon ratchets and sockets as for not having a long enough Icon ratchet and using the longer Snapon I would have liked to see you use a cheater bar on the Icon 3/8 flex head ratchet just to see if it could get the job done I purchased 1/4 short and deep metric socket sets as well as the 3/8 metric short and deep along with a 14" 3/8 flex head comfort grip ratchet and a 7" flex head comfort grip ratchet and both ratcheting wrench sets in metric based on your review in conjunction with Redemption Garage and Client Graphics as well and so far I have been really impressed with the quality and effectiveness of the Icon tool line the regular ratcheting wrench set is longer than the Matco set I have which isn't reversible or offset when I looked at getting the equivalent from Matco it was $477.90 as opposed to Icon at $149.99 and I honestly believe the Icon is fully capable of getting the job done at a fraction of the cost once again thanks for putting out quality reviews about tools that are going to help us save money the way I look at it if I save money on professional quality tools I'm able to improve the quality of life for my family
mato little elk wells Your very welcome Brotherman. I don’t use cheater pipes unless I’m out of options. The it’s a breaker bar I slip a pipe over not a Ratchet. Thus the name Breakit bar. 😂🍻👍
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway yeah I know I made that same comment on Client Graphics video where he stress tested the 3/8 flex head ratchet from Icon that snapped the anvil at 220+ftlbs of torque I said we have breaker bars and 1/2 20v impact wrenches for jobs like that but I've noticed people saying in past videos that they use cheater bars on ratchets and complain when it damages the ratchet anyway I always think you bring the best viewpoint and do a great job with your reviews keep doing what you do brotha
mato little elk wells I agree. I think he’s doing based on Subscriber request. I’ve done a fair amount of videos based on personal requests from the community. I’m sure that’s the biggest reason for it. At least that’s my guess. I’ll most likely catch up with him over the weekend. I still love the guy & his content. Just makes me cringe to see a good tool destroyed intentionally.🍻
Indeed JD I agree yet I know that the team at Icon must have done these tests already I've often wondered why they didn't release their own videos about the rigorous quality testing these tools must have gone through during development always great getting your point of view have a great day brotha I'm heading to work
Fluke has worked well for me, always install an inline fuse when using the amerage testing side of the meter, dont blow your internal fuse ( my inline fuse is 7.5 amps to protect the internal fuse which is rated higher, i think its 10 amps)
I have a second hand fluke 88 that is at least 15 or so years old. ...Works great, I have never had an issue with it. Snap On meters that I have tried are a bit too jumpy.
I just posted a video of how I purchased a couple of ICON ratchets at my local Harbor Freight. A Swivel head and 1/4" with comfort grip and pricing. See...your videos are great advertising for ICON!
Major Weakness Good Morning Major☕️! Thanks for the shout out! I actually just got done watching your video. Left you a comment & a question. Have a Great Day Sir! 👍☕️
Fluke for aircraft and motorcycle work. I calibrated a free Centech from HF with it (voltage) and that works fine at the house. I found better leads that were from an old needle meter.
Flyers similar to the tool truck flyers with upcoming tools and deals would be a great idea just for the professional icon line. With young Technicians it gives them more options with out going sooo deep in debt. See to much talent get discouraged with the debt load of tools and trying to make a living. Keep up the great videos. I hope Icon comes out with all the different bits and large sets of different impact socket sets.
That's exactly what has kept me out of the industry I have a nice box I have some of my basic hand tools but the tool pricing to start has killed me I dont want to end up in debt so deep I feel like I'm paying student loans back just to get started
we have allot of construction up here in Alaska, and I've literally knocked 50 pounds of dry dirt off some rigs, had on that was packed from floorboard to transmission and t-case with dirt, hard packed
Im.excited to see if they release a 26" 1/2 drive flex ratchet..... I need one bad but dont want to spend Snapon or Mac money on it lol the 14" 3/8 Flex looks legit too
In the automotive business for over 30 years and have always used and preferred Snap-on Ratchets. In my opinion, the GEARWRENCH 1/2" Drive 84 Tooth Locking Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet 24" - 81363 is a bargain for the money. $67 on Amazon. Good quality and lifetime warranty. I still prefer the snap-on in 1/4 an 3/8. just couldn't see spending the big bucks for a Snap-on, Mac, Or Matco when this was as good for a lot less money.
Ive tried to reach out to SnapOn which I never Heard back from. This is where china is kickin Our Ass, SnapOn is dropping the bar when people try to reach out to them and now this is happening, matter as fact if HF wants me to find products made in USA , I would think about it
Thanks for the update brotherman. I just got home. I just recently watched "The Den of Tools, Client graphics and Redemption Garage do video's about it. Cheers!
Dude for some reason I thought you were in Cali! I’m in Vancouver wa! Work in Portland crazy small world. So pumped for icon to be in stores so I can check it out! Still trying to find a store that has tekton or gear wrench on the self though and no luck
I recently watched a video of the Snap On "Rock n Roll" truck. There was a box that one of the guys (visiting) liked. The Snap On man said the box was, (I COULD BE OFF HERE GUYS) $30-35K. BUT, if the buyer signed up for Snap On credit, (I'M ASSUMING THAT MEANT FINANCING THE BOX THROUGH THEM) and getting a coupon the box would be $19K. Again, I could be off on that a bit. Am I getting this right, that in order to get any BIG DEALS you have to run them through Snap On? What if the guy had pulled out his beer money and said he wanted to pay CASH? Would the price have still been $19K or would it have jumped?
I like Mac meters made in Corea very nice. Snappy is getting too expensive and they ask for a receipt to warranty anything. Why the price tag they treat the tool owner like a chewed up dog bone. Glad to see your enjoying the pro circuit. You have to acknowledge that these truck companies are not for the diyer or industrial tech. I want to bitch slap the Snappy guy when I see him drive by.
Rachets are trash but the sockets are great I'm a john deere tech and the rachets just don't hold up but my impact sets are just getting their normal wear
I was just wondering why there is no reviews on the Eastwood ratchets, was also wondering if you have ever seen one or even used one and if they were any good?
Elkblood01 He’s selling his Jeep & I don’t have any extra money to put into an engine build at the moment. One day we’ll get back to it. That’s part of the build. Nothing but time. 🍻👍
It was. Now I'm not sure how it will hold up over time, but it's a concept ratchet I designed to show how easy it would be for the tool developers at Harbor Freight to make and would't cost them very much to do so. I leave it at the house and thus it doesn't get used on the day to day. Look up a video titled Harbor Freight 25 inch flex-head concept ratchet
Where are these "gentlemen" that you speak of? I'll whoop their asses lol! Real mechanics are only gentlemen with their wives, mothers, daughters and female customers! Obviously this only applies to male mechanics.
Snap on meters are junk honestly. Fluke is great, Klein is great, even Chinese Uni-t can be great, keysight is great, UIE is great, hioki is great (not hikoki)
James Smith I have seen them. My boss owns one. I personally have not owned one. So I don’t have any thoughts to be honest. If you go to our community page you will see a lot of people really like and enjoy and recommend fluke
Ok, that might be the best intro I’ve seen from you. And the tune was decent!
Nicely done!
Also, nice KOH banner
I like that how you are going into depth in visual demonstration other than words being spoken in the beginning of the video ...That's key to show measurement according to what is being used in particular application ...it gives a individual a sense of what your working with is capable of getting a job done or weather you may need to tweak a method or two
Ya it showed us the ratchet and socket is used on bolts and not used for cutting…
If somebody is complaining about getting a wire stuck under the switch they are really nitpicking. They are really just looking for something to complain about. The ratchets and sockets are fine.
Agreed.
The intro made me feel like i was about to watch the realest documentary on the life a mechanic and the tool torture lifestyle. You need your own magazine full of your views and articles on best rated tools.
I have a Centech from Harbour freight I don’t do a lot of electrical stuff works fine. Also I hope icon comes out with 1/4 inch drive 12 point sockets. Aircraft mechanics live on 12 points.
Facts. I'm already set up with snap on, but if I wasn't I would look into icon if they had 12pt.
3/8 drive is my go to I use 1/4 when I have to but I just like the feel of 3/8
Fluke used to make a model 11 and 12 that were awesome, took a good beating. Currently rocking the Fluke 115.
Power tools+ swivel sockets= rarely having to reach for a ratchet.
Completely agree
i really like the ICON 1/4 sockets and ratchet i have so far. the ratchet is just a hair under 5 inches long and most of that length is handle. It's quite comfortable. I wish ICON would have used a recessed or lower profile direction switch though. Harbor Freight needs to release an ICON catalog so, we know what the line will include.
As for meters, i was raised on Fluke as being the only option but, lately i really like the Powerprobe automotive meter. It's accurate, durable, and won't break the bank.
"You're doing something wrong and you need to stop" Solid advice.
Great video Justin, I think I'm going to pick up a1/4 ratchet once it's available here in eastern Washington and do a mini review if it
Love the music JD. For a min there I thought I saw the Fonz. Electricians' meter of choice is Fluke. One company that I use and started in school that no one mentioned is Amprobe they have been around for years. If you a DIY then Ames is fine I own both the CMA600A clamp meter and the DM1000 Electricians HVAC Contractor TRMS Multimeter both work well no issues.
Went to Harbor Freight to check out the Icon. Needed a 1/4 flex head ratchet comfort grip. It felt good. Good flex on the head. Good lever switch. Smooth High teeth count. Handle felt good. The price was right. I just couldn’t see myself paying tree times more for a Snap on. I do love my Snap on ratchets but, can’t justify. I think it will do great. Keep those videos coming. Thanks.
Awesome video brother!!! Keep up the good work man
People are making up problems because they want to cry a river because their spouses don’t give them any attention
I bought a set of sae and metric stubby wrenches when I started using them I noticed the tolerances were extremely loose. I build cats for a living and use mostly all stainless, the loose tolerances on the stubbys were marring up the fasteners so I measured them in comparison to the snap on stubby they are 6-8 thousands looser on the boxes end and 10 thousands looser on the open end. I did a video and will upload tonight. I am extremely disappointed and will have to return for what I am doing they flat out will not be able to be used and I’m gonna have to return them. I am still holding out hope for some of the other products but not the wrenches I assume the regular length are just as bad 6-8 thousands makes a huge difference let alone 10 on an open end
Great video Justin keep up the good work I have a video idea an update on the tektons would be great
As always great video brotha I think you managed to put everyone at ease as to the quality and real world use of the Icon ratchets and sockets as for not having a long enough Icon ratchet and using the longer Snapon I would have liked to see you use a cheater bar on the Icon 3/8 flex head ratchet just to see if it could get the job done I purchased 1/4 short and deep metric socket sets as well as the 3/8 metric short and deep along with a 14" 3/8 flex head comfort grip ratchet and a 7" flex head comfort grip ratchet and both ratcheting wrench sets in metric based on your review in conjunction with Redemption Garage and Client Graphics as well and so far I have been really impressed with the quality and effectiveness of the Icon tool line the regular ratcheting wrench set is longer than the Matco set I have which isn't reversible or offset when I looked at getting the equivalent from Matco it was $477.90 as opposed to Icon at $149.99 and I honestly believe the Icon is fully capable of getting the job done at a fraction of the cost once again thanks for putting out quality reviews about tools that are going to help us save money the way I look at it if I save money on professional quality tools I'm able to improve the quality of life for my family
mato little elk wells Your very welcome Brotherman. I don’t use cheater pipes unless I’m out of options. The it’s a breaker bar I slip a pipe over not a Ratchet. Thus the name Breakit bar. 😂🍻👍
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway yeah I know I made that same comment on Client Graphics video where he stress tested the 3/8 flex head ratchet from Icon that snapped the anvil at 220+ftlbs of torque I said we have breaker bars and 1/2 20v impact wrenches for jobs like that but I've noticed people saying in past videos that they use cheater bars on ratchets and complain when it damages the ratchet anyway I always think you bring the best viewpoint and do a great job with your reviews keep doing what you do brotha
mato little elk wells I agree. I think he’s doing based on Subscriber request. I’ve done a fair amount of videos based on personal requests from the community. I’m sure that’s the biggest reason for it. At least that’s my guess. I’ll most likely catch up with him over the weekend. I still love the guy & his content. Just makes me cringe to see a good tool destroyed intentionally.🍻
Indeed JD I agree yet I know that the team at Icon must have done these tests already I've often wondered why they didn't release their own videos about the rigorous quality testing these tools must have gone through during development always great getting your point of view have a great day brotha I'm heading to work
mato little elk wells You too Brotherman don’t work to hard. ☕️👍
Fluke has worked well for me, always install an inline fuse when using the amerage testing side of the meter, dont blow your internal fuse ( my inline fuse is 7.5 amps to protect the internal fuse which is rated higher, i think its 10 amps)
Gotta be honest cool intro music for this you tube video. Kinda bad ass theme song.😊👍
Was useing my meter today,isn't that a Fluke..........hahaha isn't that a Fluke 😃
I have a second hand fluke 88 that is at least 15 or so years old. ...Works great, I have never had an issue with it. Snap On meters that I have tried are a bit too jumpy.
Are you a fan of the locking flex head ratchets 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼
Frankie M. I do like them yes. 🍻👍
Nice 1964 Chevy Impala back there.
I just posted a video of how I purchased a couple of ICON ratchets at my local Harbor Freight. A Swivel head and 1/4" with comfort grip and pricing. See...your videos are great advertising for ICON!
Major Weakness Good Morning Major☕️! Thanks for the shout out! I actually just got done watching your video. Left you a comment & a question. Have a Great Day Sir! 👍☕️
Great video Justin.
I keep a magnet and put it on the extension that makes the socket hold the bolt
Good job...keep up the good work ✌✌
Fluke for aircraft and motorcycle work. I calibrated a free Centech from HF with it (voltage) and that works fine at the house. I found better leads that were from an old needle meter.
Flyers similar to the tool truck flyers with upcoming tools and deals would be a great idea just for the professional icon line. With young Technicians it gives them more options with out going sooo deep in debt. See to much talent get discouraged with the debt load of tools and trying to make a living. Keep up the great videos. I hope Icon comes out with all the different bits and large sets of different impact socket sets.
That's exactly what has kept me out of the industry I have a nice box I have some of my basic hand tools but the tool pricing to start has killed me I dont want to end up in debt so deep I feel like I'm paying student loans back just to get started
Fluke is the meter you want.
You did a great job on the video 👍
Used the 3/8 drive ratchet for the first time today and it locked up on me. Brand new too.
People crack me up with the shit they come up with!😂
My go to is a Fluke. It's the only one I have so that's probably the reason 😉
Good video !
Good vid. Real life solutions to real life situations. Cheers!
Great video, put those tools to work! Can't wait to get some icon tools.
Defiling a sacred Snap-on ratchet with a harbor freight socket. BURN THE HEATHEN!!! LOL
HB 🤣🤣🤣🤣
nice to see them getting used. Hope they hold up
Im gonna call Justin...Woody from toystrory bcuz of the swirl in his hair. Lol good video
we have allot of construction up here in Alaska, and I've literally knocked 50 pounds of dry dirt off some rigs, had on that was packed from floorboard to transmission and t-case with dirt, hard packed
The fact that ICON is even in the running against SnapOn says a lot. And SnapOn isn't even close to reasonable price.
The sockets and tray that they even sit in looks like snap on
I'd get Tekton, SK or Husky before anything harbor frieght. Harbor floor Jacks are decent.
Apparently you don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about.
Im.excited to see if they release a 26" 1/2 drive flex ratchet..... I need one bad but dont want to spend Snapon or Mac money on it lol the 14" 3/8 Flex looks legit too
In the automotive business for over 30 years and have always used and preferred Snap-on Ratchets. In my opinion, the GEARWRENCH 1/2" Drive 84 Tooth Locking Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet 24" - 81363 is a bargain for the money.
$67 on Amazon. Good quality and lifetime warranty. I still prefer the snap-on in 1/4 an 3/8. just couldn't see spending the big bucks for a Snap-on, Mac, Or Matco when this was as good for a lot less money.
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Ive tried to reach out to SnapOn which I never Heard back from. This is where china is kickin Our Ass, SnapOn is dropping the bar when people try to reach out to them and now this is happening, matter as fact if HF wants me to find products made in USA , I would think about it
Hey JD HF just posted the prices and pics for the toolboxes on their web site.
Thanks for the update brotherman. I just got home. I just recently watched "The Den of Tools, Client graphics and Redemption Garage do video's about it. Cheers!
Great video Justin! I really like how you are doing a montage of the tools at work in the beginning.
Dude for some reason I thought you were in Cali! I’m in Vancouver wa! Work in Portland crazy small world. So pumped for icon to be in stores so I can check it out! Still trying to find a store that has tekton or gear wrench on the self though and no luck
He is in socal
Was useing my meter today, Isn't that a Fluke.........😁
Think tekton is only sold at meijer grocery store in MI. Might have them in neighboring states as well but not sure.
I recently watched a video of the Snap On "Rock n Roll" truck. There was a box that one of the guys (visiting) liked. The Snap On man said the box was, (I COULD BE OFF HERE GUYS) $30-35K. BUT, if the buyer signed up for Snap On credit, (I'M ASSUMING THAT MEANT FINANCING THE BOX THROUGH THEM) and getting a coupon the box would be $19K. Again, I could be off on that a bit. Am I getting this right, that in order to get any BIG DEALS you have to run them through Snap On? What if the guy had pulled out his beer money and said he wanted to pay CASH? Would the price have still been $19K or would it have jumped?
Dude !!!
Blow some PB on those exhaust nuts !!!
Awesome intro🤘
I like Mac meters made in Corea very nice. Snappy is getting too expensive and they ask for a receipt to warranty anything. Why the price tag they treat the tool owner like a chewed up dog bone. Glad to see your enjoying the pro circuit. You have to acknowledge that these truck companies are not for the diyer or industrial tech. I want to bitch slap the Snappy guy when I see him drive by.
Icon sockets remind me of bluepoint and Williams Taiwan stuff which of course are both the same.
Rachets are trash but the sockets are great I'm a john deere tech and the rachets just don't hold up but my impact sets are just getting their normal wear
I was just wondering why there is no reviews on the Eastwood ratchets, was also wondering if you have ever seen one or even used one and if they were any good?
Good review
Only a mechanic would use a Snap-On meter.
Whatever happened to the 4.7 Stroker you were going to do for your boss? I was really looking forward to an engine build on the channel.
Elkblood01 He’s selling his Jeep & I don’t have any extra money to put into an engine build at the moment. One day we’ll get back to it. That’s part of the build. Nothing but time. 🍻👍
That blows, I'm doing a 4.7 stroker for my Cherokee right now as we speak. Thanks for the update.
Elkblood01 ooh man that’s Awesome! Hey do you have a You Tube Channel? I’d love to Follow your build progress.
Elkblood01 I just Subscribed to your Channel & hit the Bell just in case you decide to share your build.👍😎🍻
Sweet, thanks brother. I have been thinking about getting into making videos so I might just do that.
Dude you video quality went waaaaay up
How well do the ratchets work as a hammer? Sometimes it happens.
My meter is a fluke 117
Agreed
Hows the backdrag on the 1/4 ICON? Whats it comparable to?
Didn’t I see a video where you tried to make a ratchet with an extended handle ?
Fee Yes. 🍻👍
Justin Dow can't find it now search results must be off ill scroll through your recents. Thanks. It was successful right?
It was. Now I'm not sure how it will hold up over time, but it's a concept ratchet I designed to show how easy it would be for the tool developers at Harbor Freight to make and would't cost them very much to do so. I leave it at the house and thus it doesn't get used on the day to day. Look up a video titled Harbor Freight 25 inch flex-head concept ratchet
Keep vaping, you'll be coughing up your lungs and dead before you know it😂😂😂😂
If tools don't have scratches they are not used.
Last .... Always good 👍
I need something that doesn’t break.
I’m trying get the 1/2 chrome shallow set but the harbor freight near me are lagging it on the icon train
I am Linn Benton community grad from small town north Harrisburg
That's like getting your pecker caught in your zipper. 🤣 Your obviously doing something wrong.
💯👍
Aren't the new Fluke meters made cheaper today since they been bought out?
Yea
Where are these "gentlemen" that you speak of? I'll whoop their asses lol! Real mechanics are only gentlemen with their wives, mothers, daughters and female customers! Obviously this only applies to male mechanics.
Snap on meters are junk honestly. Fluke is great, Klein is great, even Chinese Uni-t can be great, keysight is great, UIE is great, hioki is great (not hikoki)
What do you think of fluke meters?
James Smith I have seen them. My boss owns one. I personally have not owned one. So I don’t have any thoughts to be honest. If you go to our community page you will see a lot of people really like and enjoy and recommend fluke
FLUKE!!! mines 20 years old, on the third battery maybe 5th
Fluke meters ftw
Nothing is idiot proof
and fluke