The only Snap On tools I regret buying are the ones I didn't need. Harbor Freight tools? Tons. Especially pullers, for your own safety, don't use HF gear pullers.
I love snap on but no doubt their prices are going to cost them more business than any of their competitors. Some people just grow to hate the brand BC their prices are Absurd
Agreed, CP; there's a time when the Snap-On, Wright, or other pro grade tools are the sound investment for a professional tech. For those of us who are weekend warriors those times are less frequent than those for the pro, but both the pro and hobbyist benefit from the availability of good, less expensive tools. The trouble is identifying those tools, and not through trial and error. There is a channel on YT, "Jeff's Garage Adventures" which cuts through the crap and separates the good from the mediocre and outright junk; it's worth a view.
I'm a diyer/weekend warrior, and I buy quality tools. Snap-On, Wright, Proto, etc. I only ever walk into HF if I am in a bind, need a specific tool "right now" for a specific job, then I'll go to HF and/or Northern Tool, buy that specific tool, and get the job done. IF I ever pull that tool out again for another job, then I will buy a quality replacement and the HF tool gets thrown into the "overflow" bin.
The challenge is finding the tools that work for you and the options are great. Thanks for telling and showing the differences between similar tools and a mechanic perspective
Good job. I'm a Diesel Instructor and I tell every student I have if they are new to the field to get the best value you can in tools but not to put yourself in a ton of debt. Get the best you can afford and then later if you want that shiny wrench set off the tool truck then go ahead,lol. I like good tools as well but I'm not gonna break my piggy bank either. My boxes and tools are paid for and it's staying that way lol.
For me Snap On and MAC is an investment, I am using tools that my Grandfather and Father, held used and taught me with, I am now teaching my son and one day he will own four (4) generations of tools. The most important thing is time, as you stated, the down time of broken tools and lost productivity cost us in the shop. The tool truck coming to the shop saves me time when I do need a warranty. For the last three to four years, I have only purchased a Knipex rebrand from MAC and MATCO, still using my Snap On talon grips, etc. But the Knipex are just better with a warranty if needed. Nice review and discussion. How much longer until member monthly support returns?
It will be interesting to see if the tool truck brands lose a bit of popularity in the coming years. I own plenty of Snap-On and Matco stuff, and it's great, but there are so many tools that are nearly the same quality for 1/5 the price. That wasn't really a thing back when I was buying tools, so if you wanted good, you bought off the truck.
I own a small trucking company, and my nearest harbor freight is 90 miles away. So i have some use for harbor freight tools, i wont buy sockets or wrenches or Sockets. I use hammers, jacks air tools except impacts. The only icon sockets i found work well are impact sockets
I have a HF around fhe corner but i choose to buy from my Matco Dealer who is also my neighbor. I buy tools from him because i like him and hes been there for me when i need something for a job. I have other tools as well i have bought in amazon and Home Depot. To each their own, been a professional Ford Mechanic 4 years now since transitioning from the IT and Medical field.
Ya. I've got a set of B&W speakers that now retail for $16,000. If you don't spend at least that, the music you think you are hearing, is just your imagination. These arguments can go on forever and so stupid. Some people prioritize different things, it does mean they are useless.
I used to be a harbor freight fan but they've priced themselves too close or even more than known quality brands. The knipex comparison is a prime example. My brother was looking at ratcheting wrenches awhile back. Icon was twice the price of gearwrench, had 2 less wrenches and horrible backdrag. I'd be interested in a few icon tools if they were 20% more than Pittsburgh but they're not.
Haha. So your saying they no one should be cheaper tools Only Snap On or alike? Part of that is because Harbor Freight copies Snap On. The irony of this is that I just watched a video the other day of about 12 different legit tool brands version of the Knipex cobra vs the OG cobra. So ALL of those brands suck too. Oh, and Snap on has their own version as well. Just like it has their own version of an "adjustable wrench" (crescent) and "Adjustable groove joint pliers" (channel locks) and the list goes on. In fact I'd bet snap on has "copied" way more tools than they have invented. Does icon flat out copy many brands? Yep!!! But snap on isn't exactly as innovative as your claiming. At any rate, it's pretty ignorant to think that DIYers and hobbyists should be buying $200 snap on ratchets. The other irony here is that I know a lot of mechanics and yes, most of them use High end tools at work, but the irony is, ask them what they use at home on their own cars and the cars on people they love the most!!!! I know, crazy. You can actually turn a fastener with a foreign made tool that costs dramatically less.
The one snap on regret I have is the big 1/2 inch impact don't get me wrong it works alright but it was a lot of money and I could have went Milwaukee or DeWalt and saved a couple hundred bucks I do like the 3/8 14.4 stuff but the 1/2 inch I would do over if possible
One way to get better bang for your buck, is understanding that a lot of tools that are branded Snap-On came from someone else already making quality tools, find out who is making them for Snap-On and buy there brand instead, you end up with literly the same tool and you don't have to pay the Snap-On tax.
100% correct. My Dad is a retired mechanic after 40 yrs. Almost everything he owns is snap on or matco. Those tools are an investment that 40 yrs down the road still hold there value, like buying a Honda or Toyota. Nothing saying that if you buy a cheaper more affordable car or tool it won't last and give you a long life. There's tools for everyone out there. I'm a weekend warrior I fix most of my own stuff but I don't use these tools everyday so for me the harbor freight or any other tool will probably last me a very long time. The bottom line like I think you are saying is if you like a tool manufacturer and they work for you than that should be all that matters. Who cares what everyone else thinks.
Thanks CP, you have helped me save a bund of money and a whole lot of heartache over the years, ny highlighting what tools are worth paying a premium for and whats worth going midrange on. Warra ty is important, but bot as important as being able to buy singles to replace lost stuff. A lot of the newer brands seem to have plenty of decent stuff, but i need to know i can repalce something I lost or damaged 10 or 15 years down the road.
I'm a carpenter not a mechanic. HF doesn't make tools with comparable features to top end carpenter tools. What they do is deliver a solid, basic, entry-level set of tools that will serve you well. I do catch hell for running HF dust collection because it's 1/3 the price and DOES do the same job just as well as others.
I went on the truck last week asked the price on a 1/4 indexible head ratchet $179 I put it back and thought the prices are out of hand the snap on guy said only $25 a week yeah that’s fine but it’s insane $179 I don’t care how nice it is or how good there warranty is that’s complete insanity the snap on guy isn’t even confident in his prices I can see it in his face
A warranty is ok but if have to use them constantly with the old argument started by craftsman group back in the day but what about the costs of going back and forth to the store gas and time by the time in a year your better off with high quality tools in the long run
CP first off of course I stayed to the end. I appreciate you. CP. I've told you before I bought Harbor Freight tools before the man had a brick and mortar store. I love my snap-on. I used some Harbor Freight tools that I purchased from that man years ago. The one thing you're not going to have is a relationship with the brick and mortar store. Now with the tool truck dealer. I've been blessed. I've had the best when I had problems in life. I've had my dealer when I owe him money offer me money offer to help me out. Try that in a brick and mortar store I can go on and on for days man. Moral of the story and your Oriental voice no. Ticky no laundry Thanks for what you do. CP 👍😎👍
It really does not matter the only way you are going to make any money is to work for yourself and for whom you choose... Regardless of the tools you buy period...and that's not a marketing gimmick.
It’s about return on investment, I can go and sell my snap on for a much higher price than HF, just like your example. The return on the investment on your property will yield more money than the condo CP.
i use HF tools every day in my garage. There was a time when I had all Mac and Snapon tools. At that time there was no one else to make a reliable tool.
Made it to the end. And your rite about warrantys are a misconception, for example I got some stubby ratchet wrenches from Tekton a few years back and guess what Tekton doesn't carry them anymore so if I have to warrant them more than likely I'll be S.O.l. and I feel the same way I'm not a fan of just one brand I'm a fan of Quality.
I appreciate your videos. I agree doing your homework finding deals harbor fright does have some good stuff not all but yes some good and if someone is starting off in the mechanics business then they can get by with some harbor fright stuff not all and everything we buy has gemics and glitches they do talk about the warranty online and can deny a warranty if they chose so but yes save money and not just buy buy buy. Dually noted. I'm not a mechanic but I do most of my own repairs a arm's bushings axles tierods wheel bearing very minimal tools at my disposal and a mix of crap but sometimes we are capable of doing things with out big expenses snap-on I just got the quinn master socket sets and not totally satisfied with craftsman ship but they are nice and work good but I'm older and am going to get capri nice tools alot cheaper than snap-on but great quality. Not much more than the quinn master socket sets . No skips.
The HFT fans are the loudest. I do shop there for some things, but GD I'd never talk trash on Snap-On; I have limited Snap-On but what I do have, have been flawless for over 20 years like you ZERO Regrets on those purchases. And the comment that HFT has come a long ways is a little bit of a BS statement, I have a Goodyear airhose that I bought at HFT ~20 years ago, it's still OK, I needed a longer airhose 3-4 years ago for my home garage and bought the Diablo at HFT and it's JUNK already dry rotted, just TRASH and a waste of money. Sure an ICON Wrench might be better than the shittsburg made in India of old, BUT I'm not buying any ICON EVER when I can get FACOM wrenches for about the same price! I think the 3/8 comfort grip Stahwille ratchet I bought was only $10 more the ICON. My kid will probably use that Stahwille decades from now, while the ICON would have been scrapped.
The reality of it is no matter what you income or value is every person strives to get the most bang for their buck on probably 75% other products they buy that’s why Harbor Freight is flourishing in this market yes 25% of us buy a premium product because we enjoy using a premium product But that also means three out of four don’t care if it’s premium or not if it does the same job. it’s almost like you have a vendetta against Harbor Freight you can’t make a video anymore that doesn’t turn out into a harbor Freight hate hour and it’s sad because you used to have very informative. Good videos.
You know something that was well said harbor frought is playing phycological warfare with people and it is brutal For a young tech I would suggest buy the. Best you can afford figure out what your doing work with the tools save some money something breakes replace it with something better once you have made some money and your going to stick it out start investing in your self go at your own pace everyone is different Get the items that are going to make you money 💰 if it makes you work faster that is a good investment if your going through alot of the same tools buy better ones it is not a race go at your own pace you don't have to be keeping up with the joneses storage same thing expand when you can afford it or get it on credit don't for get your investing in yourself live is long be smart about i🍁😁👍🇨🇦💪
Yes you can. They have a part catalog for ordering replacements. You have to call to order and have it shipped. Not saying it is ideal, but it is an option.
@Saw_Squatch it's literally on the HF website. Open the drop down menu, select "product support" then click "replacement parts" then come back here and say you were wrong and you're sorry.
@Saw_Squatch My comment keeps getting deleted explaining how to find replacement parts on the HF website. Not sure if C.P. is deleting it or TH-cam. I'm not a HF fan Boi. Just calling out the incorrect comments on this video. So much for the 1st Amendment eh?
Every HF fan boy that uses this argument is 97% of the time not a professional mechanic and only use tools in a diy situation sockets,wrenches,hammer, basic hand tools HF is great but any kind of specialty tool is complete garbage and that’s what these people don’t understand
my brother and i have been using mostly harbor freight tools, mostly icon for the past 3 years as 3 phase motor mechanics and never had a situation where the tools couldn't get the job done, and everything has held up perfectly, only thing we have broken is a couple hex sockets which were replaced without question, so some of us actually do use these tools every day professionally, in the end for me the tools do everything i ask of them and don't fail me, maybe snap on tools would be better in some way but i'm yet to find a reason i should consider them
@ you obviously didn’t read my whole comment HF hand tools are fine but you can’t walk into HF and get a M25 1.25 tap or a hydraulic pressure test kit worth a shit and they have nothing in one inch drive like I said it fine for general use tools I’ve been a heavy diesel equipment mechanic for 19 years i have tools from A to Z brands but HF is trash with special tools isle has that market damn near cornered
The way i think of it Harbor freight tools are so cheap that they can afford to warranty it Snap On on the other hand tries to make their tools the best so they wont have to warranty it. They both have a warranty but it is for different reasons.
Snap on breaks, as well, it's just that I freaking BABY mah Snap on n Mac stuff, lol... You won't never see me beating on my high end stuff with a hammer OR with a FOUR FOOT CHEATER, LOL... I pull out the lifetime warrantied Taiwanese guns for such tasks... 😎👍
People like to say Harbor Freight will put Snap On out of business. If that did happen, then who would Harbor Freight rip off? They don’t innovate at all.
Our quality of life is 100% impacted by the quality of the products we use. I tow a 15k-20k tractor weekly. When I FINALLY upgraded to a Cummins diesel with a real exhaust brake I started enjoying longer distance hauls with zero white knuckling. I'll never go back to a gasser to save money. Once you upgrade to Snap On tools you'll experience similar superior quality and performance (as the Cummins) and you'll never look back to hObO fR3iGHt. Until you've used a product to make a living you can't develop an informed opinion.
With the lifetime warranty you're talking about the Japanese tools don't offer it all has to do with the market you compete in in America your tools have to have a lifetime warranty or no one will buy them in other markets / countries you may be able to get away without a warranty That's just the cost to calculate in to do business in this market if they choose to
I wouldn't really call it a gimmick It is marketing yes but it shows the company stands behind their product and is willing to offer you that long of a warranty. It started as it was supposed to be a sign of quality but that's not necessarily always the case
It was added to a product to make it sell way back in the day they did it to sell products. And do you know that less than 50% of lifetime warranty products get returned?
@@CPthetooladdict Yes I know most of the stuff doesn't get warrantied Sears was the one who started it would craftsman and everyone else had to follow suit to compete
CP, great video. Thank you for educating individuals on buying quality tools. You have helped out so many people by sharing your knowledge and experience on tool purchases. I’ve seen HF tools break on light/regular use. I’ve bought some tools because I didn’t feel the need to buy more expensive tools. Some HF tools work fine for DIY individuals but there comes a time when you know you need to upgrade! I have never used a tool truck tool because I don’t have access to one. Tool truck tools have their place! Those are quality tools for professionals that do hard and dangerous work. Having the right tool can make all of the difference. As a mom, I would recommend any mechanic to seriously consider quality tools because I’ve witnessed a young man get seriously hurt from a cheaper tool snapping. He seriously injured his hand and wrist. I understand that not everyone wants to pay lots of money for tools but you have to ask yourself what your safety and life are worth? That young man now wished he purchased quality tools because he now has a lifelong hand injury. Regardless of where you buy your tools please use common sense and stay safe. We moms worry about you!
Every HF fan boy that uses this argument is 97% of the time not a professional mechanic and only use tools in a diy situation sockets,wrenches,hammer, basic hand tools HF is great but any kind of specialty tool is complete garbage and that’s what these people don’t understand
The only Snap On tools I regret buying are the ones I didn't need. Harbor Freight tools? Tons. Especially pullers, for your own safety, don't use HF gear pullers.
I love snap on but no doubt their prices are going to cost them more business than any of their competitors. Some people just grow to hate the brand BC their prices are Absurd
Prices ARE absurd and unnecessary.
Agreed, CP; there's a time when the Snap-On, Wright, or other pro grade tools are the sound investment for a professional tech. For those of us who are weekend warriors those times are less frequent than those for the pro, but both the pro and hobbyist benefit from the availability of good, less expensive tools. The trouble is identifying those tools, and not through trial and error. There is a channel on YT, "Jeff's Garage Adventures" which cuts through the crap and separates the good from the mediocre and outright junk; it's worth a view.
I'm a diyer/weekend warrior, and I buy quality tools. Snap-On, Wright, Proto, etc. I only ever walk into HF if I am in a bind, need a specific tool "right now" for a specific job, then I'll go to HF and/or Northern Tool, buy that specific tool, and get the job done. IF I ever pull that tool out again for another job, then I will buy a quality replacement and the HF tool gets thrown into the "overflow" bin.
If it is something i depend on to make a living... something that I use every day. I want the best period.
The challenge is finding the tools that work for you and the options are great. Thanks for telling and showing the differences between similar tools and a mechanic perspective
Good job. I'm a Diesel Instructor and I tell every student I have if they are new to the field to get the best value you can in tools but not to put yourself in a ton of debt. Get the best you can afford and then later if you want that shiny wrench set off the tool truck then go ahead,lol. I like good tools as well but I'm not gonna break my piggy bank either. My boxes and tools are paid for and it's staying that way lol.
Well said!
For me Snap On and MAC is an investment, I am using tools that my Grandfather and Father, held used and taught me with, I am now teaching my son and one day he will own four (4) generations of tools. The most important thing is time, as you stated, the down time of broken tools and lost productivity cost us in the shop. The tool truck coming to the shop saves me time when I do need a warranty. For the last three to four years, I have only purchased a Knipex rebrand from MAC and MATCO, still using my Snap On talon grips, etc. But the Knipex are just better with a warranty if needed. Nice review and discussion. How much longer until member monthly support returns?
It will be interesting to see if the tool truck brands lose a bit of popularity in the coming years. I own plenty of Snap-On and Matco stuff, and it's great, but there are so many tools that are nearly the same quality for 1/5 the price. That wasn't really a thing back when I was buying tools, so if you wanted good, you bought off the truck.
Great point!
I own a small trucking company, and my nearest harbor freight is 90 miles away. So i have some use for harbor freight tools, i wont buy sockets or wrenches or Sockets. I use hammers, jacks air tools except impacts. The only icon sockets i found work well are impact sockets
I'm retired now, I've given away a lot of my good tools.
When I need stuff, it makes sense to buy from HF.
I have a HF around fhe corner but i choose to buy from my Matco Dealer who is also my neighbor. I buy tools from him because i like him and hes been there for me when i need something for a job. I have other tools as well i have bought in amazon and Home Depot. To each their own, been a professional Ford Mechanic 4 years now since transitioning from the IT and Medical field.
Ya. I've got a set of B&W speakers that now retail for $16,000. If you don't spend at least that, the music you think you are hearing, is just your imagination. These arguments can go on forever and so stupid. Some people prioritize different things, it does mean they are useless.
I used to be a harbor freight fan but they've priced themselves too close or even more than known quality brands. The knipex comparison is a prime example. My brother was looking at ratcheting wrenches awhile back. Icon was twice the price of gearwrench, had 2 less wrenches and horrible backdrag. I'd be interested in a few icon tools if they were 20% more than Pittsburgh but they're not.
Haha. So your saying they no one should be cheaper tools Only Snap On or alike? Part of that is because Harbor Freight copies Snap On. The irony of this is that I just watched a video the other day of about 12 different legit tool brands version of the Knipex cobra vs the OG cobra. So ALL of those brands suck too. Oh, and Snap on has their own version as well. Just like it has their own version of an "adjustable wrench" (crescent) and "Adjustable groove joint pliers" (channel locks) and the list goes on. In fact I'd bet snap on has "copied" way more tools than they have invented. Does icon flat out copy many brands? Yep!!! But snap on isn't exactly as innovative as your claiming. At any rate, it's pretty ignorant to think that DIYers and hobbyists should be buying $200 snap on ratchets. The other irony here is that I know a lot of mechanics and yes, most of them use High end tools at work, but the irony is, ask them what they use at home on their own cars and the cars on people they love the most!!!! I know, crazy. You can actually turn a fastener with a foreign made tool that costs dramatically less.
The one snap on regret I have is the big 1/2 inch impact don't get me wrong it works alright but it was a lot of money and I could have went Milwaukee or DeWalt and saved a couple hundred bucks I do like the 3/8 14.4 stuff but the 1/2 inch I would do over if possible
I can definitely understand that.
One way to get better bang for your buck, is understanding that a lot of tools that are branded Snap-On came from someone else already making quality tools, find out who is making them for Snap-On and buy there brand instead, you end up with literly the same tool and you don't have to pay the Snap-On tax.
100% correct. My Dad is a retired mechanic after 40 yrs. Almost everything he owns is snap on or matco. Those tools are an investment that 40 yrs down the road still hold there value, like buying a Honda or Toyota. Nothing saying that if you buy a cheaper more affordable car or tool it won't last and give you a long life. There's tools for everyone out there. I'm a weekend warrior I fix most of my own stuff but I don't use these tools everyday so for me the harbor freight or any other tool will probably last me a very long time. The bottom line like I think you are saying is if you like a tool manufacturer and they work for you than that should be all that matters. Who cares what everyone else thinks.
Thanks CP, you have helped me save a bund of money and a whole lot of heartache over the years, ny highlighting what tools are worth paying a premium for and whats worth going midrange on.
Warra ty is important, but bot as important as being able to buy singles to replace lost stuff. A lot of the newer brands seem to have plenty of decent stuff, but i need to know i can repalce something I lost or damaged 10 or 15 years down the road.
Very well said CP. I always enjoy hearing your thoughts and opinions.
You are a true original person, and I appreciate your content as well. No fluff, just legit people, not sell outs.
Location location location location....
CP, I Appreciate your Honesty!
I appreciate that
I'm a carpenter not a mechanic. HF doesn't make tools with comparable features to top end carpenter tools. What they do is deliver a solid, basic, entry-level set of tools that will serve you well. I do catch hell for running HF dust collection because it's 1/3 the price and DOES do the same job just as well as others.
I enjoyed your comments and thank you for your observations. Thank you for your work.
Thanks for listening
I went on the truck last week asked the price on a 1/4 indexible head ratchet $179 I put it back and thought the prices are out of hand the snap on guy said only $25 a week yeah that’s fine but it’s insane $179 I don’t care how nice it is or how good there warranty is that’s complete insanity the snap on guy isn’t even confident in his prices I can see it in his face
Incredible video. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible night. Much love and RESPECT
Thank you! You too!
It's all about options, too much is made about having the best or coolest toy...buy what works for you and tell everyone else to pound sand!
Definitely agree
Cp i appreciate your honesty and the way you tell it like it is
On point as always CP!
A warranty is ok but if have to use them constantly with the old argument started by craftsman group back in the day but what about the costs of going back and forth to the store gas and time by the time in a year your better off with high quality tools in the long run
CP first off of course I stayed to the end. I appreciate you. CP. I've told you before I bought Harbor Freight tools before the man had a brick and mortar store. I love my snap-on. I used some Harbor Freight tools that I purchased from that man years ago. The one thing you're not going to have is a relationship with the brick and mortar store. Now with the tool truck dealer. I've been blessed. I've had the best when I had problems in life. I've had my dealer when I owe him money offer me money offer to help me out. Try that in a brick and mortar store I can go on and on for days man. Moral of the story and your Oriental voice no. Ticky no laundry Thanks for what you do. CP
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HF is always talked bad about I love icon tools and us general stuff. I don’t care what ppl say
Thanks for sharing brother listened to all as usual
Much appreciated
It really does not matter the only way you are going to make any money is to work for yourself and for whom you choose... Regardless of the tools you buy period...and that's not a marketing gimmick.
It’s about return on investment, I can go and sell my snap on for a much higher price than HF, just like your example. The return on the investment on your property will yield more money than the condo CP.
Great video brother I really appreciate you and your point of view!
I appreciate that
i use HF tools every day in my garage. There was a time when I had all Mac and Snapon tools. At that time there was no one else to make a reliable tool.
Somethings are worthy of buying off the truck. A good portion of it can be hf
Made it to the end. And your rite about warrantys are a misconception, for example I got some stubby ratchet wrenches from Tekton a few years back and guess what Tekton doesn't carry them anymore so if I have to warrant them more than likely I'll be S.O.l. and I feel the same way I'm not a fan of just one brand I'm a fan of Quality.
Exactly 💯
Snap-on, Matco, Mac, Cornell make the best tools. Harbor freight is good for tools you aren't using all the time.
I appreciate your videos. I agree doing your homework finding deals harbor fright does have some good stuff not all but yes some good and if someone is starting off in the mechanics business then they can get by with some harbor fright stuff not all and everything we buy has gemics and glitches they do talk about the warranty online and can deny a warranty if they chose so but yes save money and not just buy buy buy. Dually noted. I'm not a mechanic but I do most of my own repairs a arm's bushings axles tierods wheel bearing very minimal tools at my disposal and a mix of crap but sometimes we are capable of doing things with out big expenses snap-on I just got the quinn master socket sets and not totally satisfied with craftsman ship but they are nice and work good but I'm older and am going to get capri nice tools alot cheaper than snap-on but great quality. Not much more than the quinn master socket sets . No skips.
Great video, CP! I do agree with what you’re saying.
Thanks for watching!
The HFT fans are the loudest. I do shop there for some things, but GD I'd never talk trash on Snap-On; I have limited Snap-On but what I do have, have been flawless for over 20 years like you ZERO Regrets on those purchases. And the comment that HFT has come a long ways is a little bit of a BS statement, I have a Goodyear airhose that I bought at HFT ~20 years ago, it's still OK, I needed a longer airhose 3-4 years ago for my home garage and bought the Diablo at HFT and it's JUNK already dry rotted, just TRASH and a waste of money. Sure an ICON Wrench might be better than the shittsburg made in India of old, BUT I'm not buying any ICON EVER when I can get FACOM wrenches for about the same price! I think the 3/8 comfort grip Stahwille ratchet I bought was only $10 more the ICON. My kid will probably use that Stahwille decades from now, while the ICON would have been scrapped.
This is so true you nailed it!!
The reality of it is no matter what you income or value is every person strives to get the most bang for their buck on probably 75% other products they buy that’s why Harbor Freight is flourishing in this market yes 25% of us buy a premium product because we enjoy using a premium product But that also means three out of four don’t care if it’s premium or not if it does the same job. it’s almost like you have a vendetta against Harbor Freight you can’t make a video anymore that doesn’t turn out into a harbor Freight hate hour and it’s sad because you used to have very informative. Good videos.
Buy a wrench set and one needs warranty, why do I have to bring in the whole set? They can’t just swap out one for me🤔
You the man CP
You’re a real one. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate that
You know something that was well said harbor frought is playing phycological warfare with people and it is brutal
For a young tech I would suggest buy the. Best you can afford figure out what your doing work with the tools save some money something breakes replace it with something better once you have made some money and your going to stick it out start investing in your self go at your own pace everyone is different
Get the items that are going to make you money 💰 if it makes you work faster that is a good investment if your going through alot of the same tools buy better ones it is not a race go at your own pace you don't have to be keeping up with the joneses storage same thing expand when you can afford it or get it on credit don't for get your investing in yourself live is long be smart about i🍁😁👍🇨🇦💪
You have to continually remind people of this problem because they are hard wired to lose interest and forget any and everything
Thanks for honesty CP! We need more of this and not Shills
More to come!
Great video CP 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Not to mention if you lose a socket or wrench then you can’t just replace that one 5:52
Yes you can. They have a part catalog for ordering replacements. You have to call to order and have it shipped. Not saying it is ideal, but it is an option.
You can
That's a myth and absolutely not company policy
@Saw_Squatch it's literally on the HF website. Open the drop down menu, select "product support" then click "replacement parts" then come back here and say you were wrong and you're sorry.
@Saw_Squatch My comment keeps getting deleted explaining how to find replacement parts on the HF website. Not sure if C.P. is deleting it or TH-cam. I'm not a HF fan Boi. Just calling out the incorrect comments on this video. So much for the 1st Amendment eh?
Well said cp. I trust your opinion
Every HF fan boy that uses this argument is 97% of the time not a professional mechanic and only use tools in a diy situation sockets,wrenches,hammer, basic hand tools HF is great but any kind of specialty tool is complete garbage and that’s what these people don’t understand
my brother and i have been using mostly harbor freight tools, mostly icon for the past 3 years as 3 phase motor mechanics and never had a situation where the tools couldn't get the job done, and everything has held up perfectly, only thing we have broken is a couple hex sockets which were replaced without question, so some of us actually do use these tools every day professionally, in the end for me the tools do everything i ask of them and don't fail me, maybe snap on tools would be better in some way but i'm yet to find a reason i should consider them
@ you obviously didn’t read my whole comment HF hand tools are fine but you can’t walk into HF and get a M25 1.25 tap or a hydraulic pressure test kit worth a shit and they have nothing in one inch drive like I said it fine for general use tools I’ve been a heavy diesel equipment mechanic for 19 years i have tools from A to Z brands but HF is trash with special tools isle has that market damn near cornered
The End 🤗 Thanks Buddy
You're welcome 😊
The way i think of it Harbor freight tools are so cheap that they can afford to warranty it Snap On on the other hand tries to make their tools the best so they wont have to warranty it. They both have a warranty but it is for different reasons.
Snap on breaks, as well, it's just that I freaking BABY mah Snap on n Mac stuff, lol... You won't never see me beating on my high end stuff with a hammer OR with a FOUR FOOT CHEATER, LOL...
I pull out the lifetime warrantied Taiwanese guns for such tasks... 😎👍
You can say that my tool truck brand tools are TRAILER QUEENS...!!! 😂😂😂😂
People like to say Harbor Freight will put Snap On out of business. If that did happen, then who would Harbor Freight rip off? They don’t innovate at all.
Our quality of life is 100% impacted by the quality of the products we use. I tow a 15k-20k tractor weekly. When I FINALLY upgraded to a Cummins diesel with a real exhaust brake I started enjoying longer distance hauls with zero white knuckling. I'll never go back to a gasser to save money. Once you upgrade to Snap On tools you'll experience similar superior quality and performance (as the Cummins) and you'll never look back to hObO fR3iGHt. Until you've used a product to make a living you can't develop an informed opinion.
I believe in this statement 💯 myself. Unfortunately, the insufferable people that are brainwashed can't see the trees through the forest.
Good video I made it to the end
Habor freight does have some good stuff not everything is good and I agree
With the lifetime warranty you're talking about the Japanese tools don't offer it all has to do with the market you compete in in America your tools have to have a lifetime warranty or no one will buy them in other markets / countries you may be able to get away without a warranty That's just the cost to calculate in to do business in this market if they choose to
Exactly what I said it was a marketing gimmick created by Americans
I wouldn't really call it a gimmick It is marketing yes but it shows the company stands behind their product and is willing to offer you that long of a warranty. It started as it was supposed to be a sign of quality but that's not necessarily always the case
It was added to a product to make it sell way back in the day they did it to sell products. And do you know that less than 50% of lifetime warranty products get returned?
@@CPthetooladdict Yes I know most of the stuff doesn't get warrantied Sears was the one who started it would craftsman and everyone else had to follow suit to compete
CP, great video. Thank you for educating individuals on buying quality tools. You have helped out so many people by sharing your knowledge and experience on tool purchases. I’ve seen HF tools break on light/regular use. I’ve bought some tools because I didn’t feel the need to buy more expensive tools. Some HF tools work fine for DIY individuals but there comes a time when you know you need to upgrade! I have never used a tool truck tool because I don’t have access to one. Tool truck tools have their place! Those are quality tools for professionals that do hard and dangerous work. Having the right tool can make all of the difference. As a mom, I would recommend any mechanic to seriously consider quality tools because I’ve witnessed a young man get seriously hurt from a cheaper tool snapping. He seriously injured his hand and wrist. I understand that not everyone wants to pay lots of money for tools but you have to ask yourself what your safety and life are worth? That young man now wished he purchased quality tools because he now has a lifelong hand injury. Regardless of where you buy your tools please use common sense and stay safe. We moms worry about you!
Fantastic comment, Junie. I appreciate everything you always add to the group!!
What up CP
This video sounds like our political system look who is in charge
You sound vaccinated
May i should because it's all relative
Well said, CP 🔩🔧⚙️
Every HF fan boy that uses this argument is 97% of the time not a professional mechanic and only use tools in a diy situation sockets,wrenches,hammer, basic hand tools HF is great but any kind of specialty tool is complete garbage and that’s what these people don’t understand