With just the testing I have done they do seem to be of good quality and I can't wait to try these wrenches out over a long period of time to give you my final answer but right now I think if you wanted to spend that much then they are worth the risk. I think they will pan out in the end.
Why worry the Icon wrenches are lifetime warranty just like Snapon so if it's damaged take it back get a new one and have you tested them on multiple fasteners made of different materials also The Humble Mechanic was given a Icon Tool cabinet setup with hutch to test out and a strut bracket broke he called and they overnighted replacement parts and included the strut bracket for the other side so that's how they are handling the warranty
@@nathanr.8556 if you watched the video he explained that a brass insert was missing so at best a quality control issue and they overnighted replacement parts will Snapon do that
I'm a heavy diesel tech who works on five to six trucks (for various repairs) daily. I still have my Craftsman Pro wrenches but have been completely put off on the fact that I recently tried to warranty one and was basically turned away. Now I do have some of the tool truck brands (Snap-On, Mac, Cornwell etc) but I have noticed recently that many of these brands are made overseas. Now if I am going to invest my money in something that is going to pay our house note it needs to be worth it. I love what you are doing with the Icon videos for two reasons. 1. You are straight forward and honest about your opinion (that honesty is something we need nowadays). 2. You ARE NOT ADVERTISING FOR HARBOR FREIGHT. I personally will pick up a set of the Icon wrenches (with the large wrench add on set) and putting my beloved Craftsman wrenches in the next yard sale for a buck each! Hopefully they work as expected and when one breaks, I'll drive two minutes down the street and swap it out. Keep doing what your doing. "Charlie Mike"
They definitely will and have stood the test of time but i feel like function similar to snap on with a lifetime warranty is really good. Even if the wrench didnt last forever i can just go trade it in lol. But that definitely is a big part about the snap on brand they are good tools.
@Chad Wilkins I see what you are saying. But I've pretty much used them non stop this whole time and I have never broken or damaged one. I also have some of my grandfather's tools that have also been used a long time. I think as long as you take care of them they all will last. I plan on passing mine and my grandfather's tools to my son.
The test is ok but how many spanner monkeys use the open end What about the ring end which i use all the time so in my eyes it was a fail for every spanner with out a torque measuring device that should be the correct way.👍🏼
I just bought a total of 22 wrenches from snapon today for about 700 bucks. I love em and i will hang on to these for the rest of my days. Major upgrade from my previous gearwrench set
I was always the fugal mechanic, I had the opportunity over the years to go on the Snap-on truck and I did buy tools from the truck but it was always limited to normally a single socket, wrench whatever I needed. I had a full set of Bonney hand tools and never really needed to buy much more. I could do everything I needed with the tools at hand that I got over 35 years ago. Now that I retired there are a few tools I like to get and that is mainly the long reach SAE and metric ratcheting wrenches. Everything else I have it and don't need it. I saw a lot of guys going out and paying the truck driver and buying more tools I never did that I saved up and bought the entire set cash and kept doing that my entire career. Now retired I do enjoy these videos as they show that maybe the Icon will be good enough quality to do the job and it most likely easily do it for me.
At the end of the day in my opinion the gearwrench the icon and the snapon all did great. If a wrench gets damaged you have warranty. I don't think anyone's going to put a three and a half foot bar on a wrench and expect it to survive, it is far more abuse then the wrenches are intended to endure. I will save the $305 and buy the icon.
Hmmm, I think the minute you put a 3 1/2 foot pipe on a wrench was the minute it was to late not the warranty. But at the end I have options... Just sayin ;)
Honestly this has been the best weeks of youtube in my life!!!! Like i said before im a brand new tech and filling my toolbox has been a daunting task financially... I have some tekton and icon and im so thankful you have been putting these videos out while i take a dump at 5:30am after my first cup of coffee. That was not an insult but you have become a part of my morning routines and now im going watch all of your other videos! and please consider doing a live stream for new techs.. I know there are a lot of us out there that could bounce questions off you !!!
That means a lot to me and i hope i have helped you and others out i really do. I plan on doing a live stream soon i have to buy a adaptor to be able to live stream through my camera but i will as soon as i can and im going to be doing a lot more coming up too... thanks again brother.
The tool quality is coming up. I can not spend the money on Snap-On. Hopefully Icon will be priced in the Gear Wrench area. Wright tools is good . SK is a good choice too.
Icon has to be significantly cheaper than GW to be worth my while. It doesn't have the reputation of even some non house brands like GW and I am only willing to pay so much for a Made in Taiwan tool.
I was all over the "non-slip" open end thing a couple years ago and jumped on a full set of Carlyle metric and Milwaukee SAE and metric. I noticed right away, at least on the smaller Carlye ones, that the "teeth" would get wiped out. A specific example is the 10 mm on the axle adjuster lock nut on a dirt bike. The Milwaukee ones fit tight on the open end, too tight in some cases. I also scrounged a Wright Grip SAE set off eBay. Those are the best in my opinion. I really like them and they seem to hold up very well. Not the shiny chrome of the others mentioned but chrome doesn't cause the bolt to break loose.
Guy Connell that’s really funny guy I bought the Milwaukee’s and I also scored new Wright metric and sae sets off market place. I got both Wright sets new unused for 100 bucks. The Wright are far far better than the Milwaukee’s. The Milwaukee’s teeth are soft like these icons. I tore up my 19 3rd time use. My Wright’s are perfect no issues also I have the satin chrome I prefer it. 👍🏼👍🏼 I have used the wrights and saved rusty brake lines multiple times. If I need to use a wrench that I know isn’t going to fail I grab the wrights.
Good review . For a set of wrenches from harbor freight to be on the same table with snap on and be taken seriously still amazes me. I'm all in sell me that icon .
Maybe I’m misunderstanding but snap on proved superior than all the rest. Not sure a set of Harbor Freight wrenches can be “taken seriously,” based on this test.
Great video man. I really enjoy your channel. It's nice to see a normal guy who's also a tech talking about tools. I must confess I am a tool junky. I love tools. I have been wrenching for 18 years as a professional. And over that time span I have purchased many tools from all the tool trucks. I really don't need any more tools for work but I am always interested in adding tools for the house. And because of you and these videos I am really considering Icon tools as my next purchase for home tools. Keep it.
I wanted to see you use the other end of the wrenches I thought that was the end that’s used the most in the automotive business not the open end but still appreciate what you have showed good stuff my dude
Man I watch ALOT of tool reviews on utube! I like ur vids, u ain’t nothing but straight up real! And I appreciate that! I’m subscribing! Thanks and keeping coming!
Makes me wonder what the ICONs would cost if they were heat treated better, surely not $300 or $400 more. Maybe they will see this and improve, but even if they don't, I would save the money and buy more ICON tools! I sure miss the Craftsman stuff from 40 years ago.
Looked like you had to apply more torque to the icon then the snapon to cause the jaws to start spreading. To me if the jaws spread easier on the snapon then it is also easier to round off a bolt or nut. And if the jaws are stiffer then your more likely to turn the nut or bolt before rounding the head like the Icon appeared to do.
Excellent review brother. SnapOn wins but by a margin It appears. For for the money, I think the Icons are worth it. Especially for pro DIY grade which is what the prices seem to be coming in at.
Good video Bro 👍👍👍👍 The problem is is those cheaper wrenches cannot hold up or stand up to professional grade like Snap On. And you need to consider is those cheaper wrenches like icon and gear wrench will strip fasteners,, Not all the time or ever time But sooner then later they will as you use them. Then it will cost you time and money and in the end it’ll cost you your job if you don’t won’t upgrade.
at work i noticed that they like certain tools because it is slimmer and retains the toughness when working on a tight space. considering buying cheap tools then grind it down to the appropriate thickness lol works for some mechanics
Yeah I also noticed that the wright wrenches have a thicker beam so it's easier on the hands when applying torque vs the thin handle of snap on wrenches. But the snap on wrench has very good length advantage.
C Tansey I totally agree and they’re much cheaper. A lot of people say they don’t make long patterns but I just hook another wrench to it and get more power. The wrights are awesome
U should be doing this test as u are taking them off! Not tighten! The snap on definitely works better and designed for breaking nuts loose where u can't get the box end on or in
The thing that really sucks about tool truck brands, (all of them) beyond the price, is that the warranty is limited strictly to the original buyer of the tool. That is clearly posted on each of their web sites. You may get lucky and find a truck dealer who is willing to warranty a second hand tool, but that is strictly their own decision, and they are not obligated by the company they work for, to do that for you. If I were to buy your used Icon wrench, ratchet, socket, etc, and then break it, I can take it to Harbor Freight and get a brand new one in exchange, now questions asked. Tool truck dealers may or may not be able to make it out to you for warranty service same day, and if you have to buy Snapon or other truck brands online, you have no choice but to do warranty claims through the USPS. The tool trucks will also try to rebuild your broken tool before replacing it, and now that Stanley B&D owns Crapsman, they will give you a refurbished tool that could have cosmetic damage, or someone else's name engraved into it before they give you a new one. And I believe that if Crapsman has to give you a new tool in exchange, it gets done through the USPS, and not any retail store.
Icon is totally over priced now at 169 and 199, I've seen the other videos where guys tested on ACTUAL NUTS, more real life, the snap on turned it more tighten and took off the nut after the snap on and the icon slipped on the nut. The icon just slipped.
Great series of videos bro, you did an excellent job show casing these wrenches and their abilities and their short comings!!! I'm very glad to be part of this channel since before 500 subs!! 🤘💯💪💪
Gearwrench and proto asd wrenches are better than normal snap on open end wrenches and they don't leave marks on fasteners and way cheaper. As for stubborn fasteners pipe wrench is the best.
When I started out in a main shop most of the guys told me get on the snap-on, mac,Matco,Cornwell trucos get an account and your good to go then the foreman told me “one day you’ll get there just take some money to harbor freight spend a couple hundred and your set” still using most of my harbor freight tools. I do have some things from the tool trucks that I feel I couldn’t cheap out on but for the most part harbor freight will get you where you need to be
Most people will never put anything close to the amount of torque he just did. I have a lot of tekton tools. They are very well made and cheaper than icon and most of they’re stuff is American made. But I do have the 25pc snap on metric wrench set. They are the best wrenches I’ve ever used and I’m glad I spent the money on them.
Who is using the open end with that kind of torque? I’ve never been unable to get to a bolt with a 12 point boxed end and able to get to it with the open end
Only time resale value should matter is if you plan to upgrade that tool some day. I always either get something good enough to not have to upgrade or something I don't care about throwing away when it breaks so I've never thought about resale. Except tool boxes
In This Test you should had included the Milwaukee Max bite combination open end wrenches a test like this is were the max bites really shine they give the same visual and physical results like how them new Gearwrench bolt biters do once they lock in they really lock in no slipping just my opinion and experience with working with them daily and the teeth are not Rounding off like them Carlyle if anything the teeth will damage and mare up the fastener first before anything ...I hold SNAP-ON wrenches but the Max Bite milwaukee wrenches are different the build and design is in a class by it's own but they would had been a perfect addition to this particular test
Snapon definitely makes the best combo wrenches. MAC and Proto are just as good in my opinion depending on the application. I recently bought a German made Hazet 600 LG extra long metric set for decent money and they are great quality wrenches.
Proto has gone massively down hill ive broken dozens of there rachet wrenches and every replacement is weaker then the last and thats just home use nothing negligent
@@yesac101 I haven't tried their ratchet wrenches. I'm talking about their old school combo wrenches and regular ratchets, you can't beat them. The fit is just right and when it comes to ratchet wrenches I'm satisfied with gearwrench
What is nice about the Icon wrenches is warranty is good at any harbor freight my snap on dealer will ask if I bought the tool from him and if not he may not warranty the tool.
Some of them definitely will act funny about warranting out stuff you dont buy from them which is ridiculous. Thanks for watching and for your input brother.
This is true i inherited a snap on box and tools broke 2 rachets found the nearest truck met up and he said warranty is only for the buyer ie snap on are worthless for resale
I just subscribed to your channel, and really enjoyed this Icon vs Snap-on series. You seem level minded and fair in your evaluations. I'm sure this isn't as popular anymore, but how do you feel about the new Craftsman compared to Icon?
I appreciate that brother and the new Crafstman I dont know a whole lot about but what I do know they seem decent. If I personally were shopping between the 2 I would choose ICON I feel they are cheaper or close in price and I prefer Harbor Freight's warranty is better amd I think the ICON tools are better. Just me personally though so I am not recommending them simply because I did receive the ICON tools for free so I dont want anyone to think I misled them.
I bought the four piece large SAE set for 74.99 I used the the 1-1/8 pretty much all day I am happy with the wrenches. The only thing I can say bad is I thought I was getting a sturdy plastic wrench holder and it felt that way in the box . Once you take it out is just thin flimsy plastic reinforced by cardboard. How much extra would a solid plastic tray have been? Just saying.
Snap-on doesn't sell to the general public because they have franchises which would mean that they would be screwing their own distributors it's the same as if the harbor frights manufactures sold there products to the general public undercutting HF.
The franchisees would still continue to go to the shops so why not offer the same deals to the general public that the franchisee doesnt sell to anyway so it wouldnt take money from them unless they were to offer better deals and most people in shops would stay with the franchisee because they offer them service and a truck account so i really feel like they should offer their deals online to everyone. Thanks for watching and for your input brother.
@@RedemptionGarage they do offer online sales but if they had a store Front it's against the franchise contracts I know from being a previous Tool dealer that this was a big concern when you're a mobile tool truck guy you're already against a lot of competition this isn't an easy business it's cut throat.
@@RedemptionGarage also if you have a Costco card Snap-on tends to sell a lot of stuff with Costco so they do a little bit but it's stuff that they never sell on the tool trucks.
Love the shirt, thanks for representing!!! Go NAVY.... Snap-on and most other truck tools, won't sell online for deals to undermind the tool truck. Best to track down a tool truck. Just go to a local shop and ask for the tool guy's number.
@@RedemptionGarage that's how I found out Snap on really has no warranty, well, 10 years ago, it's the dealers who give you free replacement. Asked when I got a eye roll to fix a rachet.
Actually I found Wright wrenches and Snap-on to be of similar quality. With Wright you pay under half the price for a 15 piece set compared to Snap-on Im not paying over 400 bucks for combination wrenches, when you can buy something of the same quality for $180 for Wright metrics 7-21mm and for SAE 1/4" to 1and 1/8" for $230 I believe Snap-on has a 10 piece set 8-19mm for just over $400 yup it's a no brainer, the wright will do the same thing.
If u look at the head of the bolt it's stripped. 4:50. Plus no marking on the bolt. It probably metric. That's like a 12 mm. How do none of the wrenches work.
The reason Snap On doesn’t discount tools online is because they are supporting their dealer network. Why would someone invest in a business if they’re product supplier was going to undercut their sales online? People criticize Snap On and compare prices but they do provide very high quality tools at the workplace, and keep in mind even if you paid full price on the tool truck, your usually gonna pay $25 a week at zero interest. Is it smart to always buy snap on. Probably not, but as an old timer once told me “yes craftsman will warranty that ratchet when it breaks, but your not getting paid when you warranty it, and they don’t put the skin back on your busted knuckles”. Also dirtbags skip out on their tool truck bills all the time. Every time a tool dealer extends truck credit to a tech they are taking a risk, and have to trust that the guy is going to pay the for the product that they already paid for out of pocket. Even if they do pay but don’t pay every week like agreed, if the tool dealer says anything and pisses the guy off then he goes into the shop and tell all his buddies that the tool truck guy is a jerk for expecting to get paid then you run the risk of pissing off the whole shop!
Okay i get that and i agree with you on a lot of points but them discounting their tools online wouldnt hurt the driver because the people who would buy online arent even getting on a tool truck. So them discounting as long as it was the same as their normal prices wouldnt make me stop buying tools from a driver and give up the service and the credit. So how does them selling their tools at the normal sale price every month effect the driver when it would only attract the people who dont have a tool truck come to their shop? As long as the prices are the same. And a lot of snap on drivers are not even franchisees so we cant forget that part. Thanks for your input Bryan and for watching I appreciate you.
Redemption Garage I see what you’re saying and I’m not necessarily disagreeing, I’m just saying what their policy is and their reasoning behind it. The dealers tend to look at it from an old school perspective that the exclusivity and one on one interaction with the tool dealer is part of the “snap on brand” also they resent the fact that as small business owners they cannot do things like sell on line, sell from a store front, they cannot even service long time customers that have moved to a different area and are not getting served by that areas dealer for whatever reason but then snap on corporate comes in over top of the and sells whenever and wherever. Agreed it is an older system based on a pre internet way of business. I don’t know if I’m the future any of the tool truck brands will be able to sustain this model. I’m not saying that it’s set up right just that for some it’s not set up as wrong as it might appear. I’ve turned wrenches for about 30 years and I’ve seen it evolve. My “core” tools are mostly snap on but I’ve bought other stuff for roadside service etc. it doesn’t hurt near as much if you lose a socket or wrench when in a hurry trying to get a vehicle back up and running from a breakdown. But nowadays with the tool prices I don’t know that I would have bought as much snap on etc. the sad part is a lot of people from tool truck guys to factory workers make good living wages and support families working for snap on and that’s not a bad thing. I’ve always held the belief that if I’m making good money than I don’t mind if others are too. It’s part of a social relationship. The problem is people’s earnings aren’t keeping up and so the look for alternatives. If mechanics were getting paid what they are worth the market would be filled with lower priced alternatives. Anyway that’s my soapbox rant keep up the good work. I like your no nonsense approach to videos
I wonder how the long pattern Husky wrenches would do. Apex the makers of Gear Wrench also make Husky. The long pattern combination Husky wrenches have the teeth in them so there basically a Gear Wrench with teeth.
Teeth on most brands wear out quicker than the snapon version.. in my experience that is. Also, the teeth on some are just teeth, no specific method in which they’re made.. the snapon teeth are made to grip the fastener perfectly.. I got a couple sets and most are different, but the snapon teeth are unique
Redemption Garage I guess what bugs me, about the whole icon deal.. why the marketing pitch of a cheaper alternative to snap on. So many wrenches out there, not many if any, market themselves as a cheaper alternative to any other specific brand.. the marketing strategy is as if, we the consumers are stupid and don’t know there are multiple alternatives. It’s not just snapon or nothing.. no, There’s a lot of other good brands out there , and anyone buying snapon knows that. Nobody buys snapon because they couldn’t find a good affordable alternative, they buy it’s because it has the Gucci handbag effect, and it is likely to be the very best on the market.. otherwise, they would go out of business.. snapon targets the professional tier, if they started selling stuff at Walmart, they’d lose their ass. (Even though that’s bringing them into more customers) a lot of it comes down to branding, we all know this. To make your brand worth more, you can’t sell it cheap first of all..
@@goinhot9133 they have been doing that for years now and i get what you're saying but i think its pretty brave and smart to do it just because of if anything the buzz it generates. And Snap On and all tool truck tools are just too expensive man for a lot of people. Granted they are quality and they should be expensive but the guy who is starting out and the average guy who wants quality and wants to have the snap on tools but cant afford them will now shoot for the tool closest to them that they believe is closest which is the main reason i think they are doing it. Are these wrenches as good as my snap on set no but for the price i would go with the cheaper option at this point in my life. Its the name we are paying for because like the wright wrenches are cheaper but are probably just as good as the snap on. Thanks for your input Noah i respect and appreciate your point of view
Redemption Garage I get it, and I agree with you., but long term I don’t think it’s a good marketing strategy, even though in the short term it creates a lot of buzz. I come from the point of view more as a “collector” , then someone who needs them specifically to do their job.. yes I use them, but I definitely look after them. Some people like Jordan shoes, video games, I like dirt bikes and tools haha
I will say though I’m not someone who only likes snap on or whatever, but I do rank them at #1 with hand tools. Their electric tools suck , and a lot of other things. But their wrenches 👍
I have only used the Tekton stubby wrenches but they are pretty good but with that being said i havent used them as much as i would a regular set. I would like to check them out though.
Yeah infidel66687 I’m also excited for the icon tool line.., but I’m up in the air about gearwrench, Tekton, icon wrenches for work., I’m an industrial maintenance technician so definitely need good wrench just don’t want to pay BIG MONEY for snap on!
@@jefftrump5779 gearwrench is really hard to beat. Some of Matco wrenches are rebranded gearwrenches. Matco 88 tooth ratchet rebuild kits fit in gearwrench 84 tooth ratchets. Matco puts their name on gearwrench all the time. I strongly recommend gear wrench, but I want some icons too. With gearwrench you get Matco. With icon it seems like you get snap on.
Snap-on has a sales agreement with the Truck franchises that prevents Snap-On online from selling their tools for anything less than msrp price. There are a few companies that do this with retailers including Stihl chainsaws. It basically keeps them from undercutting their own sales force.
I just dont get it because the people who would buy online are the same people the trucks dont sell to so they wouldnt be under cutting them they would sell more tools. I mean just offering the same deals the trucks do because the guys on the truck wouldnt buy online because of the service and most of them get it on their truck account so they would still buy it. Just dont make sense to me
Redemption Garage Me neither. I think they would be much more successful if they broadened there customer base. It almost feels like they don’t want to sell their tools.
I dont like the way strap-on screws over the truck owners. I have heard on a few occasions that they have taken away a sucksessful rout and made it a house account. They are being sued for that...
@@RedemptionGarage i agree..there's lots of snap on stuff i want (dont have a dealer that's in my area) but i wont buy off the website because they don't offer the flyer deals
Yea snap on is crazy on price but they make the best wrenches and you will have them the rest of your life. Icon i wouldnt say professional i would say home use only.
rather have the best fitting wrench for comfort and for the size of nut or bolt. Have had many lower end wrenches round a bolt head and cause hours of extra work nope. Thats one tool i wont skimp on is wrenches
I am sorry but putting a cheater pipe on any wrench and expecting it to magically surpass all expectations is the point of stupid,, and there is a saying you can’t fix stupid 🧐🧐🤔🤔
I didn't have a 1/2 snap on wrench to test man so i just tested the 13 mm in snap on, Carlyle and icon. If i ever get the chance I will though brother thanks for watching and for your question.
Who in they're right mind would use an open end wrench to break a bolt loose in the frost place I only use a boxed end or a socket to break a bolt loose just saying
I agree but still want to see if they work just in case you need them. I have had situations where i couldn't use the box end or a socket too. Thanks for watching and for your input brother
Try chucking a box end to a seized tie rod nut or adjuster. Ain't gonna happen. And speaking of tie rods, jumbo flared crow foots would be a nice addition to the ICON line up.
Yup all that matters is what works for you and what brands you want in you tool box., Not related to wrenches per say but I remember I wanted to buy the Milwaukee drill and impact set , I wanted it just for the hype but later I opt for the Ridgid, set, alot cheaper then at Milwaukee set.... My advice, throw all the brands out the window and just get tools that work for you. I'll stick with my $200 ridgid drill an driver set and my HF Pittsburghs sets. Just get the job done. Who cares about brands.
I will still get icon you cannot beat the lifetime warranty and just walking Harbor Freight and they'll give you another one that's what the lifetime warranty is all about if you get in a situation where you have to abuse the ranch you can still get another one
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Whats the final thoughts on these ICON Wrenches? With what information we have are they worth it or no? My answer is in the comments.
With just the testing I have done they do seem to be of good quality and I can't wait to try these wrenches out over a long period of time to give you my final answer but right now I think if you wanted to spend that much then they are worth the risk. I think they will pan out in the end.
You said it brother, the time test will tell. All in all, the ICON wrenches are holding their own for the most part.
Why worry the Icon wrenches are lifetime warranty just like Snapon so if it's damaged take it back get a new one and have you tested them on multiple fasteners made of different materials also The Humble Mechanic was given a Icon Tool cabinet setup with hutch to test out and a strut bracket broke he called and they overnighted replacement parts and included the strut bracket for the other side so that's how they are handling the warranty
@@matolittleelkwells5377 The strut bracket broke immediately. Red flag on quality
@@nathanr.8556 if you watched the video he explained that a brass insert was missing so at best a quality control issue and they overnighted replacement parts will Snapon do that
I'm a heavy diesel tech who works on five to six trucks (for various repairs) daily. I still have my Craftsman Pro wrenches but have been completely put off on the fact that I recently tried to warranty one and was basically turned away. Now I do have some of the tool truck brands (Snap-On, Mac, Cornwell etc) but I have noticed recently that many of these brands are made overseas. Now if I am going to invest my money in something that is going to pay our house note it needs to be worth it. I love what you are doing with the Icon videos for two reasons. 1. You are straight forward and honest about your opinion (that honesty is something we need nowadays). 2. You ARE NOT ADVERTISING FOR HARBOR FREIGHT. I personally will pick up a set of the Icon wrenches (with the large wrench add on set) and putting my beloved Craftsman wrenches in the next yard sale for a buck each! Hopefully they work as expected and when one breaks, I'll drive two minutes down the street and swap it out. Keep doing what your doing. "Charlie Mike"
One thing for sure. The snap on wrenches stand the test of time. I bought my first set of snap on wrenches in ,1994 and I'm still using the same set.
Ive got snap on wrenches that were passed down from my grandfather and my father
They definitely will and have stood the test of time but i feel like function similar to snap on with a lifetime warranty is really good. Even if the wrench didnt last forever i can just go trade it in lol. But that definitely is a big part about the snap on brand they are good tools.
@Chad Wilkins I see what you are saying. But I've pretty much used them non stop this whole time and I have never broken or damaged one. I also have some of my grandfather's tools that have also been used a long time. I think as long as you take care of them they all will last. I plan on passing mine and my grandfather's tools to my son.
The test is ok but how many spanner monkeys use the open end What about the ring end which i use all the time so in my eyes it was a fail for every spanner with out a torque measuring device that should be the correct way.👍🏼
I just bought a total of 22 wrenches from snapon today for about 700 bucks. I love em and i will hang on to these for the rest of my days. Major upgrade from my previous gearwrench set
Awesome man congratulations I dont think you will be dissapointed they are great wrenches for sure
you usually get what you pay for.
@@hornett22 yup. Just did a turbo swap today on a 9l john deere. Rusted up bolts didnt even matter with the flank drive plus.
flank drive plus are the best wrench in my opinion
@@michaelmorgan2880Try Wright grip 2.0. I have the snap on FDP and the Wright grip wrenches are better. Hate to admit it.
I was always the fugal mechanic, I had the opportunity over the years to go on the Snap-on truck and I did buy tools from the truck but it was always limited to normally a single socket, wrench whatever I needed. I had a full set of Bonney hand tools and never really needed to buy much more. I could do everything I needed with the tools at hand that I got over 35 years ago. Now that I retired there are a few tools I like to get and that is mainly the long reach SAE and metric ratcheting wrenches. Everything else I have it and don't need it. I saw a lot of guys going out and paying the truck driver and buying more tools I never did that I saved up and bought the entire set cash and kept doing that my entire career. Now retired I do enjoy these videos as they show that maybe the Icon will be good enough quality to do the job and it most likely easily do it for me.
At the end of the day in my opinion the gearwrench the icon and the snapon all did great. If a wrench gets damaged you have warranty. I don't think anyone's going to put a three and a half foot bar on a wrench and expect it to survive, it is far more abuse then the wrenches are intended to endure. I will save the $305 and buy the icon.
I am with you Samuel. Thanks for your input brother
You're one of my favorite tool guys on TH-cam, thanks for everything, you're legit.
@@vendetta989 i appreciate that Samuel I really do it helps to know that considering I am in the line of fire always lol no but for real thanks man
Agree, but the problem with the warranty it too late. LOL
Hmmm, I think the minute you put a 3 1/2 foot pipe on a wrench was the minute it was to late not the warranty. But at the end I have options... Just sayin ;)
Honestly this has been the best weeks of youtube in my life!!!! Like i said before im a brand new tech and filling my toolbox has been a daunting task financially... I have some tekton and icon and im so thankful you have been putting these videos out while i take a dump at 5:30am after my first cup of coffee. That was not an insult but you have become a part of my morning routines and now im going watch all of your other videos! and please consider doing a live stream for new techs.. I know there are a lot of us out there that could bounce questions off you !!!
That means a lot to me and i hope i have helped you and others out i really do. I plan on doing a live stream soon i have to buy a adaptor to be able to live stream through my camera but i will as soon as i can and im going to be doing a lot more coming up too... thanks again brother.
The tool quality is coming up. I can not spend the money on Snap-On. Hopefully Icon will be priced in the Gear Wrench area. Wright tools is good . SK is a good choice too.
Icon has to be significantly cheaper than GW to be worth my while. It doesn't have the reputation of even some non house brands like GW and I am only willing to pay so much for a Made in Taiwan tool.
Then I went be buying
I was all over the "non-slip" open end thing a couple years ago and jumped on a full set of Carlyle metric and Milwaukee SAE and metric. I noticed right away, at least on the smaller Carlye ones, that the "teeth" would get wiped out. A specific example is the 10 mm on the axle adjuster lock nut on a dirt bike. The Milwaukee ones fit tight on the open end, too tight in some cases. I also scrounged a Wright Grip SAE set off eBay. Those are the best in my opinion. I really like them and they seem to hold up very well. Not the shiny chrome of the others mentioned but chrome doesn't cause the bolt to break loose.
I have been slowly replacing my kobalt wrenches with the wright grip wrenches.they I find them to be the best value for your money hands down!
Guy Connell that’s really funny guy I bought the Milwaukee’s and I also scored new Wright metric and sae sets off market place. I got both Wright sets new unused for 100 bucks. The Wright are far far better than the Milwaukee’s. The Milwaukee’s teeth are soft like these icons. I tore up my 19 3rd time use. My Wright’s are perfect no issues also I have the satin chrome I prefer it. 👍🏼👍🏼 I have used the wrights and saved rusty brake lines multiple times. If I need to use a wrench that I know isn’t going to fail I grab the wrights.
Finally got my hands on these man. And wow im totally impressed so far. Incredible man. They could easily have their very own tool truck!
Good review . For a set of wrenches from harbor freight to be on the same table with snap on and be taken seriously still amazes me. I'm all in sell me that icon .
The only thing I hate about icon is that they always compare themselves with snap on. Then do everything they can to copy snap on design
Maybe I’m misunderstanding but snap on proved superior than all the rest. Not sure a set of Harbor Freight wrenches can be “taken seriously,” based on this test.
My 30 year old craftsman wrenches still working good!
Great video man. I really enjoy your channel. It's nice to see a normal guy who's also a tech talking about tools. I must confess I am a tool junky. I love tools. I have been wrenching for 18 years as a professional. And over that time span I have purchased many tools from all the tool trucks. I really don't need any more tools for work but I am always interested in adding tools for the house. And because of you and these videos I am really considering Icon tools as my next purchase for home tools. Keep it.
Awesome man and that really means a lot to me. I am glad to help and really enjoy doing this. Thanks David.
I wanted to see you use the other end of the wrenches I thought that was the end that’s used the most in the automotive business not the open end but still appreciate what you have showed good stuff my dude
Man I watch ALOT of tool reviews on utube! I like ur vids, u ain’t nothing but straight up real! And I appreciate that! I’m subscribing! Thanks and keeping coming!
Wow thanks Edd that means a lot to me brother and I'm happy you decided to stick around.
Makes me wonder what the ICONs would cost if they were heat treated better, surely not $300 or $400 more. Maybe they will see this and improve, but even if they don't, I would save the money and buy more ICON tools! I sure miss the Craftsman stuff from 40 years ago.
My craftsman pro wrenches have lasted me about 4 years. I'm in the market for a new set now and will retire thise to my home garage.
Looked like you had to apply more torque to the icon then the snapon to cause the jaws to start spreading. To me if the jaws spread easier on the snapon then it is also easier to round off a bolt or nut. And if the jaws are stiffer then your more likely to turn the nut or bolt before rounding the head like the Icon appeared to do.
just saw these in my store, 99.99 for fuil sets, they look soooo good.
They are definitely worth it.
Excellent review brother. SnapOn wins but by a margin It appears. For for the money, I think the Icons are worth it. Especially for pro DIY grade which is what the prices seem to be coming in at.
I agree brother. I appreciate that John.
No! Gearwrench and icon they are the winers because they don’t slip.
Thanks for your review and showing people the options for buying tools, specially those who doesn’t have access to the tool truck
Wright Grip wrenches would shit on SnapOn wrenches. For half the price. Wright is family owned not a greedy corporation like SnapOn.
The major things is work with what you got and do no get in crazy debt. im glad to see company's coming out with great tools that are cheap.
But the best tools you can afford I buy mostly snap on tools pay cash never pay full price.Can call my snap on dealer anytime for warranty
Kinda surprised.. I've been using the Carlyle wrenches for 2 years as a diesel technician and I've beat the hell out of them but they've held up great
Good video Bro 👍👍👍👍 The problem is is those cheaper wrenches cannot hold up or stand up to professional grade like Snap On. And you need to consider is those cheaper wrenches like icon and gear wrench will strip fasteners,, Not all the time or ever time But sooner then later they will as you use them. Then it will cost you time and money and in the end it’ll cost you your job if you don’t won’t upgrade.
at work i noticed that they like certain tools because it is slimmer and retains the toughness when working on a tight space. considering buying cheap tools then grind it down to the appropriate thickness lol works for some mechanics
Stay away from used snap on from eBay many of them are knockoffs I’ve learned the hard way.
I hope icon releases a long pattern wrench set.
They did they are great and that's coming from a professional diesel mechanic
I was pretty impressed with the gearwrench too honestly
I was too honestly.
From my experience
Wright wrenches are better than Snap On. I own several other Snap On tools but their combo wrenches are so uncomfortable to use.
I am going to get some at some point as well.
Yeah I also noticed that the wright wrenches have a thicker beam so it's easier on the hands when applying torque vs the thin handle of snap on wrenches.
But the snap on wrench has very good length advantage.
C Tansey I totally agree and they’re much cheaper. A lot of people say they don’t make long patterns but I just hook another wrench to it and get more power. The wrights are awesome
U should be doing this test as u are taking them off! Not tighten! The snap on definitely works better and designed for breaking nuts loose where u can't get the box end on or in
The thing that really sucks about tool truck brands, (all of them) beyond the price, is that the warranty is limited strictly to the original buyer of the tool. That is clearly posted on each of their web sites. You may get lucky and find a truck dealer who is willing to warranty a second hand tool, but that is strictly their own decision, and they are not obligated by the company they work for, to do that for you. If I were to buy your used Icon wrench, ratchet, socket, etc, and then break it, I can take it to Harbor Freight and get a brand new one in exchange, now questions asked. Tool truck dealers may or may not be able to make it out to you for warranty service same day, and if you have to buy Snapon or other truck brands online, you have no choice but to do warranty claims through the USPS. The tool trucks will also try to rebuild your broken tool before replacing it, and now that Stanley B&D owns Crapsman, they will give you a refurbished tool that could have cosmetic damage, or someone else's name engraved into it before they give you a new one. And I believe that if Crapsman has to give you a new tool in exchange, it gets done through the USPS, and not any retail store.
Snap on will soon be the blockbuster video of the tool game if they dont get with the times
Icon is totally over priced now at 169 and 199, I've seen the other videos where guys tested on ACTUAL NUTS, more real life, the snap on turned it more tighten and took off the nut after the snap on and the icon slipped on the nut. The icon just slipped.
Great series of videos bro, you did an excellent job show casing these wrenches and their abilities and their short comings!!! I'm very glad to be part of this channel since before 500 subs!! 🤘💯💪💪
Thank you Corey You have been around for a long time and have always supported me and I appreciate that and you brother a lot.
Gearwrench and proto asd wrenches are better than normal snap on open end wrenches and they don't leave marks on fasteners and way cheaper. As for stubborn fasteners pipe wrench is the best.
5:00 and we finally test wrenches
Many thanks
When I started out in a main shop most of the guys told me get on the snap-on, mac,Matco,Cornwell trucos get an account and your good to go then the foreman told me “one day you’ll get there just take some money to harbor freight spend a couple hundred and your set” still using most of my harbor freight tools. I do have some things from the tool trucks that I feel I couldn’t cheap out on but for the most part harbor freight will get you where you need to be
It can get you there and in a lot of cases keep you there in my opinion. Thanks for sharing your experience brother it helps.
Most people will never put anything close to the amount of torque he just did. I have a lot of tekton tools. They are very well made and cheaper than icon and most of they’re stuff is American made. But I do have the 25pc snap on metric wrench set. They are the best wrenches I’ve ever used and I’m glad I spent the money on them.
Uh most of TEKTON tools are produced in Taiwan! Which isn’t a bad thing.
Who is using the open end with that kind of torque? I’ve never been unable to get to a bolt with a 12 point boxed end and able to get to it with the open end
Just to be completely fair, I wonder how well the other tool truck brands would do in these tests.
Hey man, really enjoying the channel! Great honest tool reviews.
Only time resale value should matter is if you plan to upgrade that tool some day. I always either get something good enough to not have to upgrade or something I don't care about throwing away when it breaks so I've never thought about resale. Except tool boxes
I agree with you but i dont like to sell tools lol... but it would matter in that aspect for sure. Thanks for watching and for your input Greg
You put every wrench on the same point, why not give each wrench a fresh side to grip on?
In This Test you should had included the Milwaukee Max bite combination open end wrenches a test like this is were the max bites really shine they give the same visual and physical results like how them new Gearwrench bolt biters do once they lock in they really lock in no slipping just my opinion and experience with working with them daily and the teeth are not Rounding off like them Carlyle if anything the teeth will damage and mare up the fastener first before anything ...I hold SNAP-ON wrenches but the Max Bite milwaukee wrenches are different the build and design is in a class by it's own but they would had been a perfect addition to this particular test
I would like to but don't own any or know anyone who does... i will check them out eventually though
I went by Harbor Freight and took a look at the wrenches. Only some of the SAE were grooved and all of the metrics were smooth.
I like the pittsburgh wrenches. Never had one break.
I have to wonder if you rounded off the Allen wrench at all
Snapon definitely makes the best combo wrenches. MAC and Proto are just as good in my opinion depending on the application. I recently bought a German made Hazet 600 LG extra long metric set for decent money and they are great quality wrenches.
Proto has gone massively down hill ive broken dozens of there rachet wrenches and every replacement is weaker then the last and thats just home use nothing negligent
@@yesac101 I haven't tried their ratchet wrenches. I'm talking about their old school combo wrenches and regular ratchets, you can't beat them. The fit is just right and when it comes to ratchet wrenches I'm satisfied with gearwrench
What is nice about the Icon wrenches is warranty is good at any harbor freight my snap on dealer will ask if I bought the tool from him and if not he may not warranty the tool.
Some of them definitely will act funny about warranting out stuff you dont buy from them which is ridiculous. Thanks for watching and for your input brother.
This is true i inherited a snap on box and tools broke 2 rachets found the nearest truck met up and he said warranty is only for the buyer ie snap on are worthless for resale
you can save money on the snap-on by selling them back the 9mm. lol
You know what I would like to see Pittsburgh pro sockets vs icon harbor freight battle royal
I just subscribed to your channel, and really enjoyed this Icon vs Snap-on series. You seem level minded and fair in your evaluations. I'm sure this isn't as popular anymore, but how do you feel about the new Craftsman compared to Icon?
I appreciate that brother and the new Crafstman I dont know a whole lot about but what I do know they seem decent. If I personally were shopping between the 2 I would choose ICON I feel they are cheaper or close in price and I prefer Harbor Freight's warranty is better amd I think the ICON tools are better. Just me personally though so I am not recommending them simply because I did receive the ICON tools for free so I dont want anyone to think I misled them.
I bought the four piece large SAE set for 74.99 I used the the 1-1/8 pretty much all day I am happy with the wrenches. The only thing I can say bad is I thought I was getting a sturdy plastic wrench holder and it felt that way in the box . Once you take it out is just thin flimsy plastic reinforced by cardboard. How much extra would a solid plastic tray have been? Just saying.
The snap-on looks to be a older worn wrench, get it replaced and test it again. New wrench to new wrench
Snap-on doesn't sell to the general public because they have franchises which would mean that they would be screwing their own distributors it's the same as if the harbor frights manufactures sold there products to the general public undercutting HF.
The franchisees would still continue to go to the shops so why not offer the same deals to the general public that the franchisee doesnt sell to anyway so it wouldnt take money from them unless they were to offer better deals and most people in shops would stay with the franchisee because they offer them service and a truck account so i really feel like they should offer their deals online to everyone. Thanks for watching and for your input brother.
@@RedemptionGarage they do offer online sales but if they had a store Front it's against the franchise contracts I know from being a previous Tool dealer that this was a big concern when you're a mobile tool truck guy you're already against a lot of competition this isn't an easy business it's cut throat.
@@RedemptionGarage also if you have a Costco card Snap-on tends to sell a lot of stuff with Costco so they do a little bit but it's stuff that they never sell on the tool trucks.
@@CPthetooladdict thanks for that info brother
It's like buying your first car, you are buying utility/price, you are not getting an $80k vehicle
Love the shirt, thanks for representing!!! Go NAVY.... Snap-on and most other truck tools, won't sell online for deals to undermind the tool truck. Best to track down a tool truck. Just go to a local shop and ask for the tool guy's number.
You definitely are better off getting on a truck lol.
@@RedemptionGarage that's how I found out Snap on really has no warranty, well, 10 years ago, it's the dealers who give you free replacement. Asked when I got a eye roll to fix a rachet.
Hey Bro! Would you please share with us the par # of the Gearwrench wrench that you use for Comparison? Thanks much your time!
Actually I found Wright wrenches and Snap-on to be of similar quality. With Wright you pay under half the price for a 15 piece set compared to Snap-on Im not paying over 400 bucks for combination wrenches, when you can buy something of the same quality for $180 for Wright metrics 7-21mm and for SAE 1/4" to 1and 1/8" for $230 I believe Snap-on has a 10 piece set 8-19mm for just over $400 yup it's a no brainer, the wright will do the same thing.
I wish Wright would make some long pattern wrenches no idea why they are so far behind the curve
If u look at the head of the bolt it's stripped. 4:50. Plus no marking on the bolt. It probably metric. That's like a 12 mm. How do none of the wrenches work.
You did not throw in Mac or Matco wrenches Cornwell ect. Great write up
The reason Snap On doesn’t discount tools online is because they are supporting their dealer network. Why would someone invest in a business if they’re product supplier was going to undercut their sales online? People criticize Snap On and compare prices but they do provide very high quality tools at the workplace, and keep in mind even if you paid full price on the tool truck, your usually gonna pay $25 a week at zero interest. Is it smart to always buy snap on. Probably not, but as an old timer once told me “yes craftsman will warranty that ratchet when it breaks, but your not getting paid when you warranty it, and they don’t put the skin back on your busted knuckles”. Also dirtbags skip out on their tool truck bills all the time. Every time a tool dealer extends truck credit to a tech they are taking a risk, and have to trust that the guy is going to pay the for the product that they already paid for out of pocket. Even if they do pay but don’t pay every week like agreed, if the tool dealer says anything and pisses the guy off then he goes into the shop and tell all his buddies that the tool truck guy is a jerk for expecting to get paid then you run the risk of pissing off the whole shop!
Okay i get that and i agree with you on a lot of points but them discounting their tools online wouldnt hurt the driver because the people who would buy online arent even getting on a tool truck. So them discounting as long as it was the same as their normal prices wouldnt make me stop buying tools from a driver and give up the service and the credit. So how does them selling their tools at the normal sale price every month effect the driver when it would only attract the people who dont have a tool truck come to their shop? As long as the prices are the same. And a lot of snap on drivers are not even franchisees so we cant forget that part. Thanks for your input Bryan and for watching I appreciate you.
Redemption Garage I see what you’re saying and I’m not necessarily disagreeing, I’m just saying what their policy is and their reasoning behind it. The dealers tend to look at it from an old school perspective that the exclusivity and one on one interaction with the tool dealer is part of the “snap on brand” also they resent the fact that as small business owners they cannot do things like sell on line, sell from a store front, they cannot even service long time customers that have moved to a different area and are not getting served by that areas dealer for whatever reason but then snap on corporate comes in over top of the and sells whenever and wherever. Agreed it is an older system based on a pre internet way of business. I don’t know if I’m the future any of the tool truck brands will be able to sustain this model. I’m not saying that it’s set up right just that for some it’s not set up as wrong as it might appear. I’ve turned wrenches for about 30 years and I’ve seen it evolve. My “core” tools are mostly snap on but I’ve bought other stuff for roadside service etc. it doesn’t hurt near as much if you lose a socket or wrench when in a hurry trying to get a vehicle back up and running from a breakdown. But nowadays with the tool prices I don’t know that I would have bought as much snap on etc. the sad part is a lot of people from tool truck guys to factory workers make good living wages and support families working for snap on and that’s not a bad thing. I’ve always held the belief that if I’m making good money than I don’t mind if others are too. It’s part of a social relationship. The problem is people’s earnings aren’t keeping up and so the look for alternatives. If mechanics were getting paid what they are worth the market would be filled with lower priced alternatives. Anyway that’s my soapbox rant keep up the good work. I like your no nonsense approach to videos
I'm still wondering when is Harbor Freight giving us some 6-PT. wrenches
I work at frightliner am a diesel tech in Fontana ca ive used icon wrenchs for 1 month and no problem same shit as snapon wrenches
I agree man at the end of the day they do the same thing lol. They seem to work well for me
I wonder how the long pattern Husky wrenches would do. Apex the makers of Gear Wrench also make Husky. The long pattern combination Husky wrenches have the teeth in them so there basically a Gear Wrench with teeth.
I dont know i have never used them but will keep them in mind brother thanks for the suggestion
Is that bolt a true 13mm seems like a large cap to me for the wrenches
Teeth on most brands wear out quicker than the snapon version.. in my experience that is. Also, the teeth on some are just teeth, no specific method in which they’re made.. the snapon teeth are made to grip the fastener perfectly.. I got a couple sets and most are different, but the snapon teeth are unique
They most definitely are good and the best... thanks for watching and giving your input brother
Redemption Garage I guess what bugs me, about the whole icon deal.. why the marketing pitch of a cheaper alternative to snap on. So many wrenches out there, not many if any, market themselves as a cheaper alternative to any other specific brand.. the marketing strategy is as if, we the consumers are stupid and don’t know there are multiple alternatives. It’s not just snapon or nothing.. no, There’s a lot of other good brands out there , and anyone buying snapon knows that. Nobody buys snapon because they couldn’t find a good affordable alternative, they buy it’s because it has the Gucci handbag effect, and it is likely to be the very best on the market.. otherwise, they would go out of business.. snapon targets the professional tier, if they started selling stuff at Walmart, they’d lose their ass. (Even though that’s bringing them into more customers) a lot of it comes down to branding, we all know this. To make your brand worth more, you can’t sell it cheap first of all..
@@goinhot9133 they have been doing that for years now and i get what you're saying but i think its pretty brave and smart to do it just because of if anything the buzz it generates. And Snap On and all tool truck tools are just too expensive man for a lot of people. Granted they are quality and they should be expensive but the guy who is starting out and the average guy who wants quality and wants to have the snap on tools but cant afford them will now shoot for the tool closest to them that they believe is closest which is the main reason i think they are doing it. Are these wrenches as good as my snap on set no but for the price i would go with the cheaper option at this point in my life. Its the name we are paying for because like the wright wrenches are cheaper but are probably just as good as the snap on. Thanks for your input Noah i respect and appreciate your point of view
Redemption Garage I get it, and I agree with you., but long term I don’t think it’s a good marketing strategy, even though in the short term it creates a lot of buzz. I come from the point of view more as a “collector” , then someone who needs them specifically to do their job.. yes I use them, but I definitely look after them. Some people like Jordan shoes, video games, I like dirt bikes and tools haha
I will say though I’m not someone who only likes snap on or whatever, but I do rank them at #1 with hand tools. Their electric tools suck , and a lot of other things. But their wrenches 👍
cool test... but that hex tip is std or metric.... I see the wrench you been using are bigger than the hex
So once you get past Snapon what is your second choice in wrenches?
Because of Icon, the used S.O. tool market is about to collapse!
Tekton wrenches thoughts?
I have only used the Tekton stubby wrenches but they are pretty good but with that being said i havent used them as much as i would a regular set. I would like to check them out though.
The tekitons are good but I prefer gearwrench. I'm anxiously waiting for my harbor fright to get icon in stock.
Yeah infidel66687 I’m also excited for the icon tool line.., but I’m up in the air about gearwrench, Tekton, icon wrenches for work., I’m an industrial maintenance technician so definitely need good wrench just don’t want to pay BIG MONEY for snap on!
@@jefftrump5779 gearwrench is really hard to beat. Some of Matco wrenches are rebranded gearwrenches. Matco 88 tooth ratchet rebuild kits fit in gearwrench 84 tooth ratchets. Matco puts their name on gearwrench all the time.
I strongly recommend gear wrench, but I want some icons too. With gearwrench you get Matco. With icon it seems like you get snap on.
@@jefftrump5779 try wright tools wrenches they have unbeatable prices for their wrenches.
The icon had teeth left but the carlyte teeth were about gone......smh
Great vid , just use a a new allen wrench for each test .
Great video Brian
the allen hex key is a 1/2 not a 13 mm
Snap-on has a sales agreement with the Truck franchises that prevents Snap-On online from selling their tools for anything less than msrp price. There are a few companies that do this with retailers including Stihl chainsaws. It basically keeps them from undercutting their own sales force.
I just dont get it because the people who would buy online are the same people the trucks dont sell to so they wouldnt be under cutting them they would sell more tools. I mean just offering the same deals the trucks do because the guys on the truck wouldnt buy online because of the service and most of them get it on their truck account so they would still buy it. Just dont make sense to me
Redemption Garage Me neither. I think they would be much more successful if they broadened there customer base. It almost feels like they don’t want to sell their tools.
I dont like the way strap-on screws over the truck owners. I have heard on a few occasions that they have taken away a sucksessful rout and made it a house account. They are being sued for that...
@@RedemptionGarage i agree..there's lots of snap on stuff i want (dont have a dealer that's in my area) but i wont buy off the website because they don't offer the flyer deals
Samuel G Are they still servicing the accounts with trucks or solely online. That seems a bit shady
I don't really understand what you are testing here.
The snap on was not only on all the way but the teeth open up
Good Review! Thank you so much!
How are the Milwaukee wrenches?
Great video buddy !!! I look at warranty factors and price
Yea snap on is crazy on price but they make the best wrenches and you will have them the rest of your life. Icon i wouldnt say professional i would say home use only.
Icon gearwrench and everyone are lifetime warranty so u will have those the rest if your life too right?
rather have the best fitting wrench for comfort and for the size of nut or bolt. Have had many lower end wrenches round a bolt head and cause hours of extra work nope. Thats one tool i wont skimp on is wrenches
I am sorry but putting a cheater pipe on any wrench and expecting it to magically surpass all expectations is the point of stupid,, and there is a saying you can’t fix stupid 🧐🧐🤔🤔
The only thing I learned from this test is the teeth often get rounded off.
Bro what workmat is that??!?
Did you test the 1/2 open end snap on wrench on that hardened Allen. I see you did it on the 1/2 Icon . Just curious to see the difference.
I didn't have a 1/2 snap on wrench to test man so i just tested the 13 mm in snap on, Carlyle and icon. If i ever get the chance I will though brother thanks for watching and for your question.
Stahlwille wrenches are the best
Who in they're right mind would use an open end wrench to break a bolt loose in the frost place I only use a boxed end or a socket to break a bolt loose just saying
I agree but still want to see if they work just in case you need them. I have had situations where i couldn't use the box end or a socket too. Thanks for watching and for your input brother
Try chucking a box end to a seized tie rod nut or adjuster. Ain't gonna happen. And speaking of tie rods, jumbo flared crow foots would be a nice addition to the ICON line up.
Man at least buy a Quinn Toque meter... these tests done really show anything objective.
Yup all that matters is what works for you and what brands you want in you tool box., Not related to wrenches per say but I remember I wanted to buy the Milwaukee drill and impact set , I wanted it just for the hype but later I opt for the Ridgid, set, alot cheaper then at Milwaukee set.... My advice, throw all the brands out the window and just get tools that work for you. I'll stick with my $200 ridgid drill an driver set and my HF Pittsburghs sets. Just get the job done. Who cares about brands.
Why I don't see you guys reviewing proto?
Great video love the info thanks very much
Thank you Paul
Icon and gearwrench they are the winners.
Did you measure the wrench before and after the test to see if they spread. If they did they are not going to hold as good anymore.
Yo... it's on players!..🏁
I will still get icon you cannot beat the lifetime warranty and just walking Harbor Freight and they'll give you another one that's what the lifetime warranty is all about if you get in a situation where you have to abuse the ranch you can still get another one
Very cool video, enjoyed that. 👍
Thank you brother
u the man bro.
good stuff
Thanks Denny