Is a Snap-on Tool Box Worth the Money?

I bough my Snap-on KRL1023 about 2 years ago, it’s 12.2019 at the time of this posting. In this video I talk about my experiences with the tool box and how I feel about working out of it for the past 2 years.

If you’re considering buying one of these tool boxes, or any expensive tool box, I recommend watching.

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[bradleysell]

After all these years one of these finally comes out on my birthday!

[keithstarks]

My son is in tech college right now and yes the truck guys were putting on the sales pitches, but we just picked him up a US General Series 2 56" double bank. That thing is awesome and with coupon we paid $649. Yes SnapOn is the best, but I am spending on SnapOn for him where it counts (wrenches, ratchets, etc) and saving where it makes the most sense. I am happy to have this input from ETCG whom I respect immensely.

[ChrisAR]

Buy snap on slide top roll cart for daily use tools, buy cheap HF big box for overflow and infrequently used tools. I use roll cart for 90% of work.

[doughawley]

I bought a KRA 2423 4 years ago for half price with a stainless top and a free tool cart to boot. I ;love it and wouldn’t trade it for anything. Haven’t had any problems.

[SPLEclipse]

What's this "tool box" thing you speak of? You don't just leave tools laying around on the garage floor? I think I might be doing it wrong.

[bentnickel]

Was a Pro photographer 40 years ago. Went through the same thing with cameras. It is a learning process that teaches you about the rest of your life. When you're trying to decide about houses, cars, women, etc. you'll remember what you learned about that tool box, you'll make a decision and be 100% HAPPY about it because of what you learned from that tool box. A content man is not born that way, you learn from your mistakes.

[joemamma]

i love my snap on box.. got it used for cheap. after 4 years my slides are quiet. cant say i had any issues with it. thanks eric!

[crpopken]

I have a KTL1023 and am very happy with it. One of the reasons I bought it was that it was made in Algona, Iowa and I grew up about 90 minutes from there, so I want to support the people of that town.

I can tell you that my slides do not make any noise and I have had it for about two years now.

[usmale]

I think you hit the nail on the head, Eric. I've yet to buy a decent tool box, but I felt much the same as you after buying an new Couple de Ville in 1977. It ran, and it was luxurious, but it came with squeaks and rattles from day 1. SO disappointing that I got rid of it before it was one year old.

[stayunique]

I’ve never had a problem with any of my Snap-On boxes. I’ve had 3, a classic, a master, and now an epiq. I paid $2200 for my classic, $5000 for my master, and $5000 for my Epiq. I completely agree, at least the 2 upper series model boxes should have soft close drawers. I checked out the Icon from HF and it’s a nice box as well. What I do notice is they are not very deep (24” vs snap on 29-30”) I also noticed the comparison flyer that shows a picture of a Snap-On Master series box and the master series price, but lists the classic series box dimensions & weight.

In this field you notice other mechanics tool box shame you. Hell, I’ve caught myself doing it. At the end of the day it’s your money, spend it how you like it. I’ve known techs with every name brand tool and box but couldn’t figure out how to install a starter. And I’ve known techs that work out of a 3 foot tall tool cart filled with HF and Husky who could solve any issue. Personally, it makes me happy walking in to my big Barney color Snap-on tool box every shift.

[FrenchValleyAirport]

I think the fact you went 15 years on a $400 tool box is enough proof that $6700 or 13k isn't necessary. There are good quality boxes for much less.

[dwaynemathias]

I had a race car for 20+ years and a small open trailer and a shoestring budget. Some guys had a huge expensive enclosed trailer that was bigger then my garage. I have yet to see a trailer win a race.

[Mr_Clean]

Who would have thought 3, 4, 5, years ago that harbor freight tool boxes would be a legit threat to snap on 🤷🏼‍♂️

[flatratemaster]

I have 2 triple bank Matco Revels, love them and do not regret buying them at all

[HavokStrifeX]

I loved hearing you praise Husky tool boxes. I got my eye on one I'd like to get in 6 months to a year.

[coltbitter]

I have been using a craftsman quiet glide box for over 10 years and I've been incredibly satisfied with it! I did buy an upgrade set of wheels for my own piece of mind since it stands 6 and a half ft tall closed with a ton of weight in it. Getting ready to change jobs I've purchased another craftsman box which is 52 in wide so I can have the top as a work bench. I got the luxury of soft close ball bearing drawers in the new one but it doesn't feel like the build quality is up to the standard my old one had. Time will tell.
Thanks for putting up the content I enjoy!

[manny]

Agree 100%. Save your money for good tools instead.

[frugalprepper]

I've had my Snap On Classic for almost 25 years and I bought it used as a repo. I use Super Lube. You can get it at Harbor Freight. I put it on about every 2 years and it works great. It just takes a little dab. I have beat my Snap On to death over the years and it still works like a new one. I do agree that you can get a perfectly good box these days for much less money, but 25 years ago that wasn't the case when I got mine. When I ran out of room a few years ago I added a Craftsman to the side of it. It isn't nearly as well made, Thinner gauge metal, the paint chips and scratches, but it has held up just fine so far and It was on sale for top and bottom box for $400.

[STRKNBURG]

Had my craftsman box since I started wrenching in 2006, upgraded last year to a KRA2411 from snap on. I paid 2500 for it and I really like it, but I feel like I spent a little more than it’s worth in utility because I had always wanted a snap on box.

[randaddy]

I proud of you Eric most youtubers won't stand up to the big name tool brands good for you thumbs up for having a set