5 REASONS YOU DON'T NEED SNAP-ON!!

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Many brands offer great quality and affordability it's a choice to spend money on better quality tools. Such as snap-on mactools matco cornwell ect...

[jakelambert]

As a snapon employee I can say we definitely make jokes about how even working for the company we can't afford the tools lol that being said I can't speak for all 3 plants but at mine we definitely take that seriously and do our absolute best to insure every single part no matter how big or small is made to our strict quality standards we know the customer has cheaper options so we take pride in our customers choosing us and do our best to ensure they have a tool that will last them. We are not perfect of course but as far as factory jobs it's the lowest percentage of bad parts making it outside the plant I've ever seen we are typically good at finding the quality issues ourselves before it makes it out and we take alot of pride in that too

[donmaster]

Lol that's why I fixed my AC in my Dodge Dakota a couple months ago when it was chilly out. Parts are available then and it's easier to work in the cool weather. Great video!

[billj]

My father owned a garage for over 60 years and used SnapOn tools almost the entire time. For most of that time period SnapOn was far superior to all other tool brands. Lesser brand tools have gotten better in recent years and there are good and bad to them. If you are working as a mechanic then you are trying to make a living, and so it can help your income by not buying the most expensive tool for every use, pick and choose which tools to spend more on. Using SnapOn is a luxury but for most uses other brands can work well enough.
I had a small set of SnapOn that I was carrying in my car. I finally realized they were worth too much to risk losing so I bought a set of Craftsman and found out that they worked well enough for most uses.
Another advantage to SnapOn- in my father's area SnapOn was the only brand operating a regular tool truck. If a tool broke then when the truck came by every week they would exchange for a new tool with no problems. You're not out any time and you can keep working and making money. With other brands you have to drive back to the store and hassle with the manager and you might or might not get a replacement, worst case you have to mail it in.

[JimmyMakingitwork]

Exactly CP, great video. Snap On makes some great products, but MAN are they expensive! People think I hate the brand, but that's not the case. I only hate their prices. lol
Their impact sockets are a little soft I think. That's what always wore out fastest for me from them.
Their ratchets, wrenches and chrome sockets are fantastic if one can afford them.

[seasgarage]

I think tekton is a pretty good brand. I used them before I went high end with ratchets. The best customer service I've had with any company by far.

[southpaw-]

Nitride is a surface hardener that doubles as a corrosion resistant finish. The amount of surface hardness is dependent on the application process wether it be QPQ/ Salt bath etc and the individual companies proprietary process/formulation

[donmaster]

I'm so happy I bought the Autel mx808. For 500 bucks. It does more then some of the expensive MAC scanner we have in the shop. Every tech should have there own scan tool. Doesn't have to be tool truck brand

[chrisnunez]

We use snap on exclusively for hand tools in the Air Force and I love ‘em there is obviously a huge difference working with snap on at work and working with cheaper tools at home but you do not need to take a loan out for snap on tools if you’re a pro technician or a serious hobbiest looking to upgrade you can get every single thing done with different tools I had little too no mechanical experience prior to becoming an aircraft mechanic and 3 years later as long as I got what I need I can get it done so can you

[djosbun]

I can appreciate that you are like myself in that we both clean our tools off before putting them away. There are times where it takes me 15 minutes to get everything cleaned off and placed back in their appropriate spot (after a bigger repair job) but it’s a great habit to have. Who likes working with dirty tools? Not me.

[Tojen-ptum]

I'd tell any tech starting out what I was told:

"Buy impact sockets first".

My first sockets I bought was the complete deep set 1/2" impact from snap-on. Expensive, but I've only wore out my 19mm in 20 years since I bought them. That said, I'd get Milwaukee's impact sets if I had to do it again. So many options now for tools than there was 20+ years ago.

I got a Carlyle flex head 3/8" Dr. that is becoming my go-to even over my snappys and I love my snappys.

[justinrose]

everytime the ratchet drawer opens its like the sunshine coming up on the horizon love that drawer. i have been extensively updating my tools and have been buying a wide variety of tools but when you have a snap on mac in your hand just makes you smile. thanks for the video as always! always enjoy watching the tool videos.

[ersstihls]

I got halfway through the video and realized you love snap on and want to not like them and not spend the money, but love there products!! Lol

[HiFiInsider]

ratchets and flare wrench and some hand tools I only buy Snappy. Their new neck light is pretty nice bc it's detachable. The EZ and others are not.

[peterswecanski]

Thanks again for sharing CP. We all appreciate your time and effort 🪛🪒🔧

[ronhunting]

many yrs ago, back in the late 80's i picked up a truck load of tools in tx . i think it was dallas but been a lot of loads of freight since then .lol . my pick up was at the sk tools warehouse . i had 3 stops on that load . first was a sears distribution center in kansas . 25% of the load was craftsman tools . the next was a sk tools distributor in indiana . 25% of the load . and the last was chicago and the rest of the load . it was the main snapon tools warehouse ! found out sk made the tools for sears and snapon . just a nicer finish and name in the mold used for casting ! i started getting sk after that load, much cheaper and same warranty !

[hendu]

What brand is green socket organizer? Around 5:30 of the video. Looks like 1/2 metric deep impacts. Thanks

[gxc]

I'm a diesel mechanic, and the hand tool brands that I use are Irwin, Milwaukee, Gearwrench, and ICON (Harbor Freight). I have never destroyed a tool. My 3/8's sockets are Milwaukee and my 1/2 inch sockets and my ratchet are Gearwrench. My pliers are Irwin and Gearwrench. I have ICON hand tools for everything else miscellaneous like a scraper, and a lamp. The only Snap-On that I use is the long-handle 3/8's and the long-handle 1/2-inch flex-head ratchets. I cannot find another company that makes such a good ratchet at those lengths.

[markargentine]

Back in the 80s i put the snap on mans kid through college. I still like playing with good tools
.thank you cp.

[harry]

When it comes to flare nut spanners I have tried most brands cheap and expensive most of which I ended up giving away (Some of the better ones were cheap Taiwanese ) . Snap-On are the best and don't open up even when using 11/16 on a 17mm fitting. The 5/8 -11/16 Snap-On I bought in 1983 has never failed me yet.

[shanesmaineshop]

I know exactly what you mean on the sockets, sometimes you have to stuff scrap paper or something in it so the nut sets closer to the end of the socket.