Common Man's Tool Kit - part 1

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[lenny]

As a professional mechanic for over 23 years here in Ireland I still take joy and pleasure in my Snap On tools . We only had the choice of Snap On or MAC when I started and my grandfather also a mechanic told me you have to use quality tools you’ve someone’s life in your hands working on their vehicle

[htmagic]

Cody, I changed a clutch and drive axle on a Toyota Camry using mostly Craftsman tools. Worked beautifully for years after, I still have the Craftsman tools, and money in the bank because I didn't pay big bucks for Snap -on Tools. I am only a weekend mechanic and don't do this daily. If I did, I might pay the high bucks to keep me in business. My dad had a 3/8 inch Craftsman rachet for years but put on a 4 ft pipe as a cheater bar. He didn't even use a breaker bar but used the rachet like one. It broke, he returned it at the local Sears store and got a new ratchet. They gave him a new one. Reckon that's why they're out of business? Love the teardowns and the explanations. The video was awesome! A professional job as well. Great video! God bless you & your family!

[judewilliams]

I have a 1/4" snap on ratchet and I love it. It's my favorite, because it operates beautifully and I found it on the side of the road, so it was free.

[B-leafer]

"Get the best tools you can afford, and you will never ever regret it."
Those were the words of my dad to me as a boy in the early 70's which I have lived by all my life. And I have never regretted it.
Worked in Engineering at IBM
Worked in the trades until I became disabled at work, in 2001.
Never regretted it.
I will say this,
If God blesses you later in life, and you are able to upgrade your tools, do it. You won't regret it, and you'll be a blessing to those who come after you who are fortunate enough to aquire your hard earned collection of tools. They will not go to waste!

PS: Nice vice Cody!

[alanj]

This really makes me appreciate my Craftsman tools. My mom bought me their 246 piece kit for Christmas 19 years ago, when I was 17. It was fully loaded with most everything you need. Fortunately that’s when they still made top notch quality tools. I haven’t lost one piece and everything looks and works like new 19 years later. The whole kit was on sale for $200. That Williams looks really nice, but I’ll never buy snap-on.

[mikeplant]

thanks Cody, this takes me back to what got me into your channel, homesteading videos and your unbiased tool assessments (recommended by a friend for same reason) have kept me watching ever since. there's nothing like picking up a tool for a job that you've had for years and have it fit your hand perfectly, know that it won't let you down. I've lost so many of these over the years when "borrowed" by friends and never returned that I keep them locked up now. I asked my Dad for a tool kit when I was about 8 for christmas (53 now) and still have a couple of the spanners left, not the best quality but my Dad gave them to me so they are priceless. building up a tool kit for Jack will show him you respect he's learnt enough to do his own work. soon as I'd watched I had to see if we could get williams tools in the uk from amazon, glad to see we can get some.

[lawman]

I bought a set of SnapOn sockets in British Standard 3/8 drive to work on my Triumph Bonneville and MG Sprite in 1964. And I was issued some SnapOns in the AirForce in 1967. Still have them all. Work perfectly.

[dillon]

If you like higher tooth ratchets, Olsa tool has a made in USA ratchet line with 90 teeth you can fond good sales on and get a great deal on. Made and Engineered in America with American sourced materials.

[hthoutbewerking]

The internals of the Williams look the same as my Snap On F936. 36 tooth ratchet, exact same mechanism. So it looks like the Williams is just the last generation of Snap On. Looks like a very good alternative. Great choice.

[pilot]

Cody, a great idea to give Jack good tools. I am 58 years old and still most of the tools that my father started to give when I was about 10 years old. He was hoping that I stopped using his tools. It mostly worked; they were good trade quality tools that are as good today as when he gave them to me. I now have all of his tools and many of them are far older than me. They aren’t Snap On but the are the Australian equivalent Sidchrome. I have tools from many different countries, I always purchased the best quality that I could afford. It does please me when I pick up a 30-year-old tool and it fits into my hand like a glove. People who never use tools professionally rarely understand how a good fitting tool makes your day. I just hope that Jack learns to appreciate what a true gift a quality tool is.

[benburks]

I’m 17 almost 18 and Cody has been one of my biggest role models besides my dad and granddads. I’ve been subscribed for 5+ years and I can’t recall a video I haven’t enjoyed and/or gotten something out of

[PawgSlayer]

Just admiring a fresh ratchet over a cup of coffee is one of lifes simple pleasures, it just hits the sweet spot of a mans heart. 👌

[chrisbentley]

Thank You - I started my upgrade process. My Williams screwdrivers arrived today. Got the 8 piece set. Will give my sons my non ProHo items for their home starter one day!

[nm_workin]

As a 24 year old blue collar dad I’m so here for this series

[oldguy]

After doing this for 40+ years, i can say from experience for the most part, Snap On has made some of the best hand tools.

Now, having said that, the value vs performance ratio isn't great. There have always been made in USA tools even today, it's just the selection is less.

New Britian, Easco, Bonney, Allen and others made tools that were functionally as good as SO for a fraction of the price. Bonney tools in particular were very close in the fit and finish to a SO. Though all of these and other brands are long absent now, the quality has endured.

Wright, SK (at least with the stock on hand), Bondus, Lang, Lisle and others still make quality tools in the US.

You are correct in emphasizing that if you are going to keep a tool over the long term, buy the best you can afford. One item that often gets over looked is the warranty. SO only warrants the item to the original purchaser, while many brands will do a replacement without a receipt or waiting for the local tool truck to arrive.

[toddjones]

I buy “made in USA” (otherwise known as vintage) tools at estate sales and flea markets and then re-condition them.

[jesseh]

When I was a mechanic I started out with all matco ratchets. I traded them all in for snap on. I stopped wrenching 7-8 years ago, and I still use my snap on ratchet at home. Love them to this day.

[RH-xmhj]

Love the video! Reminds me of Mr Rogers in a way.. I believe you are the Mr Rogers of tools. Looking forward to the next one

[kookwater]

I finally got to buy myself a morakniv companion, and boy, am I impressed. Thank you for your video on the morakniv a few months ago. From now it will be the only everyday use knife I use!!

[BA-pzlo]

this is excellent im gonna binge watch all this in one sitting