I have to think those people are trolls. It's just silly.
Of course, there are also a lot of people here who make pronouncements on Icon tools who've never even held the tool in their hand, much less used it.
Things Snap-On Tool owners say.
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Of course, there are also a lot of people here who make pronouncements on Icon tools who've never even held the tool in their hand, much less used it.
sea2summit
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I agree with you, and honestly I think that distrust is pretty well-earned in a lot of ways and in a lot of areas.
The counter for this is to play it straight, show what you do and why you do it and not play the 'shine it up to make it pretty' thing or do a careful arrangement of facts. It's one of the reasons I like Tekton so much - their product pages tell you a LOT about materials, manufacturing, etc. in a way I find really useful.
Pinemarten
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The screwdriver doesn't burr the screw heads, the tips do. I don't want to derail this into a JIS screws discussion, but Japanese screwdriver bits are the best for not damaging screws in Japanese carbs. Harleys and Hondas with Kevin carbs, and Yamahas with Mikuni carbs all have cad plated screws complete with lock washer, that have been in an aluminum alloy carb for a few decades. That is a recipe for a burred head.
I actually have a couple Snap-on ratcheting screwdrivers, as well as Anex, but I use Anex or Vessel bits in them for carb work.
My Anex ratcheting screwdriver is in my opinion, a superior tool to the Snap-on and cost 1/4 as much. I don't bag on Snap-on for quality issues.............just the price these days.
scooby074
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Its hard to know for sure, but Id be surprised if they were trolling. People really are that naive. It looks the same, therefore it is the same.
Im not motivated enough to go look for an example, particularly a tictoc, but theyre out there, and the folks posting them sure are good actors if theyre faking it. Next time I come across one Ill have to remember to post it here, it'll likely generate some interesting discussion.
VolvoRyan
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My joke these days is that DIY for a certain job saves you enough money to buy the same high quality tools the pro's use for said job. It's not really true.... but once you have a decent set of tools... and you are saving $1,000 in labor here and there... it's not outlandish to level up certain tools.
Ultimately, there are two paradigms for DIY.... and a basic tenet of philosophy clearly states you can't argue across paradigms. Some folks DIY to save money.... this is completely different from folks that DIY because they want something broken to fix. Both are completely viable and acceptable.... and, frankly, admirable in this day and age.
If you're into saving money, running the most expensive tools is clearly not in line with that philosophy. If you like fixing broken stuff, you'll level up as you see fit.
I fall into both of these camps. My automotive toolset is almost all metric, and I'm always looking at or shopping for tools. I love working on cars.... I love learning the latest techniques/tools for repair and diag. On the other hand, I get no joy working on my house.... or the lawnmower. I'd rather change a transmission than fix the toilet's fill valve... or rebuild the mower deck..... but I'd much rather DIY than pay someone else to do the homeowner stuff. So, my SAE homeowner set is pretty entry level relative to the garage tool set.
-Ryan
I DIY because I'm a tight@ss for the most part - I can't stomach paying someone else to do something if I can do it myself. I can't fathom how a lot of people get buy these days because it's so expensive to pay someone else to fix this or that, especially where nothing is really built to last anymore. So if you're not doing it yourself, your choices are to pay someone to do it, or buy a new ***.
Plus, if I didn't DIY, there would be no explanation for the wife on why I need this tool or that - I would just have mountains of tools just sitting there with nowhere to go and nothing to do. It would be such a sad world.
Plus, if I didn't DIY, there would be no explanation for the wife on why I need this tool or that - I would just have mountains of tools just sitting there with nowhere to go and nothing to do. It would be such a sad world.
2ndGearRubber
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Tiktok tool related content is typically garbage. Hell a lot of their mechanic related content is garbage.
Now Tank, the Jaguar and his friend Binta the lioness? A1 content, subscribe to Safari Sammi.
It's tru tho.
Being a DIY person buying Snap-on tools can be hard at times. When I first started buying SO tools, I had a really cool driver. He knew I was only buying a few at a time and would give me a price break because I would pay in cash. If I was buying a set of wrenches, he would open a package sell me the ones I could buy and put the package away until the next time I came and after a little bit I would have the whole set. Same with socket sets. But he retired and most drivers I've talked to don't seem to want to mess with a small-time buyer.
I went to a truck to buy a 7pc. set of 6pt. wrenches and the guy said he would order them. I would check with him every week or two and he never had them, so as the weeks turned into months and the price keep on climbing up, I just gave up on getting them. I guess my little $250+ order wasn't worth his time. The set is up to over $300 now.
I went to a truck to buy a 7pc. set of 6pt. wrenches and the guy said he would order them. I would check with him every week or two and he never had them, so as the weeks turned into months and the price keep on climbing up, I just gave up on getting them. I guess my little $250+ order wasn't worth his time. The set is up to over $300 now.
It really does depend on the driver if you are buying new. Most of mine were purchased second hand. I met our local driver at a car show, with his truck open for business in the midway. He got my business that day and I got his card. I'll text or call if there is something I want and he'll tell me where he's parked. I'd rather buy used but a lot of things are hard to find pretty owned.
Pinemarten
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That is around triple the price of a set of Wright, Facom, or KTC wrenches. Those are all top flight brands. But........I didn't spend the time to research 6 pt wrenches from those manufacturers. I never understood the point of a 6 pt box wrench, YMMV.
2ndGearRubber
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Snap on impressed me today.
Their 5 gas analyzer was only $3300. ATS wants around 6k?
Snap on is clearly the value leader.
Their 5 gas analyzer was only $3300. ATS wants around 6k?
Snap on is clearly the value leader.
Kurt4440
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6 point wrenches and sockets are needed in the "rust belt".
Kurt4440
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I went to a truck to buy a 7pc. set of 6pt. wrenches and the guy said he would order them. I would check with him every week or two and he never had them, so as the weeks turned into months and the price keep on climbing up, I just gave up on getting them. I guess my little $250+ order wasn't worth his time.
This was my experience with a Snap-On truck guy. He wasn't really interested in my money.
All of the Snap-On tools I purchased were used, sometimes in bundles with other tools.
I know I am somewhat frugal with spending money on tools. I don't put myself in the position of needing a tool right away, and I always pay cash. Therefore, I can usually capitalize on a good deal.
This was my experience with a Snap-On truck guy. He wasn't really interested in my money.
All of the Snap-On tools I purchased were used, sometimes in bundles with other tools.
I know I am somewhat frugal with spending money on tools. I don't put myself in the position of needing a tool right away, and I always pay cash. Therefore, I can usually capitalize on a good deal.
scooby074
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Firebrick43
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You know you can order them online and they will send them to your house right?
Also they will warranty them over the phone, if they want the tool back they will send you a prepaid label. Most small stuff like ratchet repair kits and screwdriver shanks the don’t
Even the first style of ratcheting combo wrench they sent me a new one without wanting the old one back.
Just checked one tool, the 10-12. Looks like around $65 in Japan, $55 here in the US.Ahhem....
This in Japan BTW.
I use my tongue like Eric.
$10 shipping to Japan ain't bad.
Wrench97
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Yea but his steps didn't rattle
My steps love to rattle. Make 'em rattle and they won't take half.Yea but his steps didn't rattle
insidethehoax
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You aren’t lying. He’s a very tough listen. It’s hard for people to take someone’s review or comparison when he hasn’t even put them to use and is basically going off of looks and holding them in his hand which is how this snap on comparison was done.
mreisner
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He is like a buy here pay here used car saleman.