Snap-On Tools VS Harbor Freight Tool Shootout.

[Wamsutta]

It was a great video until the guy picked up that file. He looks like a real good mechanic; too bad he doesn't know how to use a file. I see that all too often on YouTube.

 

[bubinga]

Oh, I wonder what one I got, its the 25" one. Think it was on sale for $12.00.
But anyhow, I use in in the KIA because it didn't come with a spare tire kit.
I tightened it (the wheels, alloy) with the HF I didn't use a torque wrench, but I am guessing 100-110 FT lbs. I did not get crazy pulling on a 2 ft. breaker bar though, just sort of a feel thing.
I guess the HF breaker bar is OK for My Application.
Edit
No, looking at the link, I got the one with the steel handle, not the comfort grip.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-...ragejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=319793

 

[bubinga]

I own both brands & they both perform how I expected them to so no bias. I still find it ridiculous when people claim anything from hf is as good as snap on or feel the need to pick on hf tools to prove how good their $100 hammer is. Whether it's a tool box or a prybar you go to one for the best of the best & the other for the best value. To be honest I've had better experience with mac boxes but used that example because hf boxes are pretty tough to beat in their price range. I was going to say truck brands instead of snap on in my argument but I've seen a couple things that didn't belong on some of the other trucks.


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Yeah, I still don't get the $100.00 hammed deal, To me it's a HAMMER! How precise can it be? I do OK with a $2.00 soft face hammer from a flea market.
IDK, maybe IM wrong.

 

[kctyphoon]

To be honest, I think it's a win for the HF Breaker bars, ratchets and sockets, - to even be used as a benchmark for comparison to "prove" that the Snap on version is a superior product. I think it's a loss for Snap-On that the "worst tools available" are what's needed to display the marginal difference between their quality. I mean a breaker bar is probably the most simple tool around, for a $130 I'd hope you get a better piece of metal..

When you think about total cost - the HF model was manufactured, shipped halfway around the earth, and sold in a brick and mortar store for $9 - $12 , - and still made a profit. It basically held up beyond what most of us could ever throw at it. Also - the way it broke is probably better than having pieces of metal go flying across the room. I also can't imagine most bolts withstanding that force without shearing in half first..

 

[derosa]

Yeah, I still don't get the $100.00 hammed deal, To me it's a HAMMER! How precise can it be? I do OK with a $2.00 soft face hammer from a flea market.
IDK, maybe IM wrong.

Hammers can matter a lot, cheaper ones usually have or quickly develop rounded heads. If you've ever had what seemed like a good strike glance off and get your finger that's the reason. I lost my good hammer while doing siding, 10 square in I hadn't gotten my thumb once, borrowed a cheap hammer from my father-in-law and got my thumb three times in an hour with glancing blows. Quick drive to the store for a nice, leather wrapped estwing and finished out the rest of the siding job with no problem. Not a 100.00 hammer but worth the 35.00 and way better then his 5.00 walmart special.

 

[bubinga]

OK, that's a good point, and I can understand that.
Guess that would apply to automotive work too.
What's a good metal hammer for like knocking steering knuckles loose, so as not to glance off the steering knuckle or pickle fork?
Are the higher priced dead blow hammers really that much better than say a harbor freight one?

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[four.cycle]

"...I mean a breaker bar is probably the most simple tool around, for a $130 I'd hope you get a better piece of metal..

When you think about total cost - the HF model was manufactured, shipped halfway around the earth, and sold in a brick and mortar store for $9 - $12 , - and still made a profit...."

yeah, sure okay... but for about the same money you can get way more bang for your buck:

3222 Indestro Super 15" = $39.00 (with the full set of sockets, ratchet, extension and box)
6450 Indestro Select 15" = $21.00 including shipping (new NOS)
Craftsman =V= 15" = $12 + shipping



there's a whole mess of stuff out there between Snap-on and Harbor Freight.

 

[kctyphoon]

yeah, sure okay... but for about the same money you can get way more bang for your buck:

3222 Indestro Super 15" = $39.00 (with the full set of sockets, ratchet, extension and box)
6450 Indestro Select 15" = $21.00 including shipping (new NOS)
Craftsman =V= 15" = $12 + shipping

That's true, but you're comparing used prices that can be all over the place. While I agree that there are a lot more options, I think the premise of the video is that both models are still made, and are on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. They should represent the LARGEST difference in quality, and at least with the HF you can get a new one for the price of a big-Mac meal, and it's warrantied forever.. I don't think it was the guys intention, but I think this vid sold a bunch of HF breaker bars..

 

[four.cycle]

no doubt!
and yes, prices on used stuff are 'all over the place' - I will be the first to concede that. I spend a lot of time picking through ads until I find the 'deal'.

but: there are other options available in currently produced brands like S-K, Proto, Williams, Wright, and Armstrong that while higher-priced than my examples above, would no doubt be far less than the Snap-on and most likely perform far better than the Harbor Freight model.

let me add: I think there's a lot to be said for 'pre-tested' stuff. both that "Super" and the Craftsman above saw a lot of use before they came into my possession. if they were going to fail, odds are it would have already happened.