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[@williamallen7836]

The difference is, HF will replace that ratchet when it breaks for life. Amazon will laugh at you if ask about a lifetime warranty.

[@OFFICIALBROTHERBOLDLYMUSICK]

Well you go pay for it then fool lol

[@MintRobin]

Personally I've had really good experience with returns on amazon. By really good, I mean literally perfect. However, I understand you point and ultimately agree with you. Amazon would only refund for the first couple of weeks etc. and not because you used it so much it broke,

[@williamallen7836]

@@MintRobin yup. Amazon has been realy good about defective tools. What I like about about Harbor Frieght as well is, that tools usaly break while doing a repair. Being able to take a 20 to 30 minute drive to get a replacement is far better then waiting 3 to 7 days for a replacement so I can finish a repair on my daily driver.

[@Wodyo]

​@@MintRobinlifetime warranty....

[@Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

@@MintRobinwe are talking about 5 years later tbe tool breaks and you take it to harbor freight and get it replaced for free. Lifetime warranty.

[@ecaparts]

The ‘ON’ / ‘OFF’ labeling makes it all worth the extra cost! 👍

[@trevorclausen6945]

Make sure you turn your ratchets off when you’re done with them! Don’t want them to stay on all weekend

[@veridico84]

@@trevorclausen6945 yeah, leaving them on uses up the batteries for the electronic ratchet mechanism, don't want to have to send them in to get the batteries replaced. On a different note though, on and off is such an idiotic way to label them. Normal and reverse threads exist.

[@kadehall171]

Facts

[@djchaisson]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@nickzaremba]

@@veridico84 people like you is why I cringe when I read comments

[@lakerkid8]

the real rip-off is the snap on ratchet for $130

[@JPGtampa]

Truth.

[@ryanle1293]

130 for a 1/4 stubby, 200 or so for a full sized 3/8, insanity

[@fhe3220]

ill take the snapon

[@ryanle1293]

@@fhe3220 why

[@houseking9211]

@@fhe3220 If you actually want to spend a lot on tools and get something decent get milwaukee

[@TDIETZ22]

Thats fine. Project Farm does extensive reviews on tools. The ICON torque wrench is great and affordable.

[@KenKidd-to6cf]

Torque wrench or this ratchet ? Because if project farm tests this and says it holds up , then listen to this guy and buy the whole set. But overall what he says is you buying repackaged tools for a high ass premium do some digging and you can find the same tool for a fraction of the price.

[@Snookchaser007]

If project farm says it’s a winner I’m in

[@jrvane11]

The point is that you can get the exact same tool for a whole lot less. Of course, we wouldn't know this without this comparison video or doing our own research.

[@WalkerKlondyke]

Fair point. But what would it take to warranty out the Amazon tool when it breaks? They always say part of the expense of SnapOn is the lifetime warranty. Same goes for the HF.

[@mrbreezeet1]

True!

[@thunderdome8936]

At least I know where harbor freight is. The snap on guy not so much 😅

[@justindavis3348]

Especially when you stop buying new tools from the truck lol. The truck aint stopping by just for the warranty fun. They want to sell not work for free. @@thunderdome8936

[@ppowerproductions2953]

Lol yup I still know a guy that owns 100 bucks to the snap on truck and its been a while well years

[@jakeford7688]

Snap on's lifetime warranty is a joke they will go out of their way to deny a claim. Harbor freight bring it back and get a new one

[@landonlehman5497]

I just bought Icon impact wobble sockets, and I could've got them much cheaper online, but I figured it'd be easier to warranty them out at harbor freight.

[@unfiltered_reaction952]

Correct HF let's you just bring it back and get another without question.

[@DreamTheoryify]

How are they holding up? I've been eyeballing the metric set. I like my SO guy, but them sockets are too steep for my blood.

[@YuckFou0x0FFFF]

That's really the 1 major upside. Pretty much all of their tools have a lifetime warranty. Even If it's only a 1 year, you just keep going back once a year to renew the warranty and get a brand new tool. I do that with all my jacks and impact wrenches.

[@YuckFou0x0FFFF]

​@@DreamTheoryify The only thing I'll ever buy from Snap-On are their ratchets and universal impact joints. I've never had to warranty any of those either. Everything else I have from Snap-On was something I honestly regret buying or was in need but didn't have the money and needed to finance. The justification used to be that everything was made in the US. It's all made in China now. Once you give China your blueprints, they WILL remake and resell your products. They don't have copyright laws over there. So it's safe to say there are Snap-On tools literally everywhere for a fraction of the price, you just have to find them.

[@nousernamehere1]

Life time guarantee not life time warranty

[@yout1877]

I love how every consumer thinks a company making money is simply ripping you off.

[@That_Puppet]

Considering its the same exact tool with some fancy stamps, and you get considerably less for more cost, yeah they are ripping you off.

[@Zoroaster4]

​@@That_Puppetguarantee you snap on has a similar markup on their ratchets though. This isn't a harbor freight is ripping you off issue, this is an every company is ripping you off issue.

[@That_Puppet]

@@Zoroaster4 snap on is many many times worse, a lot of their hand tools are rebranded taiwanese tools with some 300-600% markup, a $78 ratchet might only be $15 from the manufacturer, less if you buy in bulk

[@davidswanson5669]

@@That_Puppet​​⁠​⁠ How do you know that Icon isn’t the one making all the profit off this product? You don’t even know what Harbor Freight is paying for wholesale yet you know they are ripping everyone off? The ratchet is a white-label product, so the Epauto brand and the Icon brand are both paying the same amount to buy the ratchet from the actual manufacturer. The Epauto brand bundles it in a set and sells it straight to the customer (Amazon takes 15%), but we don’t know how much the Icon brand sells their ratchet to Harbor Freight for. We also don’t know what contract is negotiated between them. In order for HF to provide lifetime warranties, either the Icon brand eats the cost (hence why they’d charge HF more per product) or HF eats the cost (hence why we pay more per product). If anything, it sounds like HF is getting duped, because Icon is selling them a white-label product…OR there’s a possibility that Icon is getting duped by the true manufacturer, because that manufacturer could be providing that same product to other brands but at a cheaper price. Bottom line, don’t be so quick to place blame.

[@BeersAndBeatsPDX]

It's a KZbinr thing. Calling everything a scam and "exposing" them gets views.

[@_MrGiggles]

When I worked at Harbor Frieght, I was told Harbor Frieght actually owns the factories the tools are made in.

[@agy234]

No way

[@mzondi1970]

That's easy to check the guy is correct or distributor not a tool manufacturer they outsource their tools

[@themetalfusionologist]

HF does not “manufacture” anything. I do not work for them, nor have I ever. But for some reason they lie to their employees about this. The actual number of tool “manufacturers” are very, very small. Most every brand is a generic knock-off of another. It’s just dependent on what the company agrees to pay for their initial merchandise and what extra tooling or whatever the product needs to perform better than others. But most hand tools come from less than 5 actual true manufacturers across the globe. The tooling and machinery needed to produce wrenches, sockets, rackets, etc are extremely expensive let alone the building size it requires to mass produce these products. Long story short, Harbor Freight is full of shit

[@ussjohnston3334]

That's one of my favorite things about tools is hunting down OEM's whenever I see the "Made in Taiwan" on the box. A lot of your forged beam ratcheting wrenches are made in Taiwan and rebranded. Reversible ones are easier to spot, the brass set screw under the box end is indicative of Kabo being the OEM, for example. I like it, because I get to save money on tools, and I get to play junior detective while doing it!

[@supremekizzle]

You have a link to the ones you're talking about?

[@cjolney]

@@supremekizzle smh fucking guy won't share the goods.

[@Dalejrfan5150]

@@riba2233 I’ve seen a million spam/bot comments with links. Plus the KZbinrs them self posting links?

[@aberobinson1]

Those beam ratcheting wrenches are sold under the Mountain name on Amazon for $153.00. At Harbor Freight they are $225.00. They will break eventually but Harbor Freight will gladly hand you another. The Mountain brand has a million bad reviews about no warranty replacement available through the vendor, JB tools.

[@richardcagle5475]

Just so you know oem isn't always identical to the brand selling them. Sure, same factory line, but they can change materials, for better or worse. Just cause a factory makes the same tool doesn't mean it's the same quality.

[@shark180]

Muh gawd, you mean to tell me that Harborfreight doesn't make their own tools. I for one am shocked! SHOCKED I SAY.

[@RyTrapp0]

It's almost like they even advertise that or something lol

[@geniuswithacapitalk]

I genuinely can’t figure out if you’re being sarcastic or not but irregardless HF has never made any tools ever they’re just the middle guy 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@shitbox82]

Shocked and appalled 🤣

[@Imugi007]

That's not at all that the video was saying... 🤦‍♂️ He was saying it's a rip-off. Not that they don't make their own tools. But sure go for that strawman argument.

[@discoverytacoma]

None of their tools even say harbor freight lmfaoo some people are just blind to their surroundings

[@dad_churbin8112]

Harbor freight living rent free in a lot of heads here

[@joelzowie7722]

I'm a mechanic that has been using these exact ratchets for a few years now. I have a short 3/8, long swivel 3/8, and a long swivel 1/2. I've never had any issues with any of them. There's no wear on the teeth when I take them apart to grease them. Subaru is a mechanic that you don't want to take advice from. These are quality tools, for a much better price than you'd find from other big brands, with a lifetime warranty. Subaru will tell you to just buy the snap on ratchet because it's obviously better since it costs more. I've met plenty of mechanics that have a snap on box, but use Pittsburgh ratchets. Everyone's opinion on this stuff is different, go buy a ratchet and see if it works for you.

[@eaasness]

They have a physical store you can go to and swap it if it breaks. That's what you are paying for.

[@paperman9708]

Still not worth spending $40 on that ratchet.

[@jhondoe1483]

It’s hilarious because a huge argument of tool truck buyers is “but the truck comes to me to warranty” yet they refuse to acknowledge the value in the in store swap vs online bs arguments with no name companies that probably will leave you on read.

[@Depl0rable10]

Bros talking like it's a tool truck lmfao If that's your deal go for it but makes me laugh every time. I can get so many other brands with life time warranty for 40 bucks the same way

[@EvanT1995]

@@paperman9708yet you’ll be the guy to spend $200 on a snap on ratchet for literally no reason other than to brag about it being snap on.

[@fewminutestudio959]

@@paperman9708$40 is a pretty good price for a good ratchet that comes with a lifetime warranty.

[@brerrabbit9668]

Open them up and show definitively that they're identical

[@ronniem83]

He won't because it's the same as his 200 dollar snap on Ratchet.

[@mightywhitey946]

That's why when I buy a tool from Harbor Freight, I wait until they have a clearance sale and then use coupons. I bought a sawzall from them over 5 years ago and it still works great.

[@ronniecox109]

Bought a portland elec. Pressure washer. Use it daily . No problem for 6 months.

[@chrisbarber2084]

I love the idea of comparing harbor freight tools to even cheaper ones.

[@MarkCarr331]

LMFAO 🤣

[@Jlinwoodjackson]

I did notice that bit… 🙈🙈

[@gsxriderk7]

Rightttttt 🤣

[@GroundhogzGarage]

Let’s face it, on almost all shiny tools we are getting ripped off. What you buy determines how much you are willing to get ripped off.

[@ihavethedocuments2580]

Snap On ain't a rip off bruh

[@danielsantos8625]

@@ihavethedocuments2580oh…yes, yes it is

[@Samplehorse]

@@ihavethedocuments2580 no, snap on is definetly a rip off.

[@Science-sans-conscience]

Knipex is not also, like Sam and Mob

[@Gonecheenin]

​​@@ihavethedocuments2580 Depends on how you define ripoff. SnapOn definitely charge a WAY higher markup for their tools regardless of how high quality they are.

[@christianmenard9129]

Forgetting about that lifetime warranty. If the Icon breaks, just drive to your nearest HF and you'd leave with a new one, no questions asked. That's a huge advantage.

[@Mandalore06]

I feel better about myself for NOT buying it from Amazon though.....

[@edwinmedina4338]

It's like buying anything else for a bit more locally and supporting businesses than ordering from Amazon, Bought a Romeo 5 red dot from a mom and pops gun shop local for like 190 bucks with tax and Amazon has it for 125 bucks! Big difference but idk Amazon just drop ships a lot and it might be a hit or miss with some things.

[@Mandalore06]

@@edwinmedina4338 Yeah i know. The price discrepancy can make it difficult, especially in this economy. One thing i try to do is buy direct when it's an option. Duke Cannon, RavPower, Nalgene, and many other sellers have their own sites and often the price difference isn't much if you get free shipping or catch sales.

[@brysonbuffington7396]

That extra 5 bucks is the lifetime warranty

[@trentulloa]

Its more than $5 extra because no sockets or extensions or 1/4 inch ratchet

[@Ninoo187]

​@@trentulloagood luck getting a replacement from epauto.

[@WalterMelons]

@@trentulloa I’d like to see you warranty an Amazon socket. Let me know how that goes.

[@BigDan12]

Easy, you just buy a new set and return the old one in its place, free replacement.

[@WalterMelons]

@@BigDan12 I like the way you think

[@MrSubaru1387]

amzn.to/3OMkNDv this is the purchase link, unfortunately it's sold out already due to my TikTok video on this subject yesterday… Seller changed the product out for a lesser one. Not sure if or when the original set will be available again.

[@andirada8710]

Too funny!!

[@stevestadinko6045]

So many people can't wait to buy cheap Chinese garbage, then complain about human rights violations in China.

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@stevestadinko6045 or complain about the fact that we don't make things or have jobs in the USA...

[@9063rx]

They changed the set :/

[@Yohane350]

@@MrSubaru1387 Are the sockets also the same as ICON?

[@SlowDelSol]

Warranty is almost as important as the tools themselves these days. Good luck with the Amazon one.

[@horseyhorselips3501]

Harbor Fright 30 Day warranty just like Amazon

[@markkempton4579]

@@horseyhorselips3501 Icon is lifetime warranty

[@gsxriderk7]

Yes sir

[@gsxriderk7]

@@horseyhorselips3501 it’s a lifetime warranty 🤦‍♂️

[@braddavis4787]

​@@horseyhorselips3501lifetime replacement guarantee....

[@coryulrich6489]

And why couldn't you post a link to said socket set?

[@miguelgonzalez9681]

I’m too much of a fan boy to care, but don’t forget the in store swap if you break it

[@Pinz314]

Or buy 2 sets to start with and have a spare ratchet. And, more important, a spare 10mm socket.

[@Nam_Nguyen2308]

Or buy new and return the old which most people here would do. Also in most cases the difference in cost comes from the extra cost from the supplier to have quality standards. Most if the stuff comes from the same manufacture. I am also not a user if harbor freight tools personally.

[@SpunkMayo]

I just can't imagine anyone fanboying for HF, they're world renown garbage.

[@ponyboy481]

@@Pinz314 what is amazing is harbor freight sells just a set of six 10mm only lol they got you covered they are looking out for us lol

[@jonjacobjingleheimerschmid3798]

@@ponyboy481 my local will sell you them one at a time...$2 if I remember right.....and one other size 5/8th I think.....course it sould be 1/2 And 9/16s!

[@chasepatesel7118]

Very valid point..im all about getting the tools I need and want cheaper..but it is hard to beat being able to walk right into the store to get a replacement for as long as they sell the too..where as with this tool only has a 30 day warranty

[@hardcore4476]

That convenience and close locations make it worth the extra price..

[@ItchyKneeSon]

Warranty is the kicker. I hate inflated prices and predatory marketing practices, too. To the point that I didn't use my marketing degree out of principle.

[@nickdavis2528]

Icon has been great to me. Plus, you can go warranty an item in a store instead of waiting to ship something back. But in the time I’ve used icon I’ve not had to warranty anything. That’s worth the extra money for me.

[@jasonhanson6563]

Ah, the “Working Man’s K Mart”.

[@eldockdoggie3468]

What ohhh nooo and here I thought I was getting a great deal and was thinking of getting all Icon tools

[@ricochetey]

Except Kmart USE to sell quality stuff made in USA

[@navajo1334]

Buffalo junk

[@donaldhollums3278]

That’s a good way to put it.

[@glzarmy]

I figure it would be sears

[@DangerRanger89]

They even offer that ratchet 24k gold plated for $69 haha

[@PickupsAreNotTrucks]

I had to buy one just for the cool factor.. hook, line and, sinker. 😂

[@Gonz.0]

I use that gold ratchet every day at work.

[@stevenkunkle3857]

You can get them in gold plate? Looks like I'm done with chrome 🤷

[@SgtJoeSmith]

still cheaper than the snap on version

[@WhitefolksT]

Huhuhuh...69

[@wingrider1004]

When I was a tech back in the 80's, I bought Snap On tools, and the old Craftsman tools...nowadays, I buy at HF...I have a good collection of the "quality" tools, but as I have found out over the years, though there are times and situations where you do need a "quality" tool - now, the tools I buy just have to be "good enough." You don't need a Cadillac to go stump jumping, but on a long road trip a Cadillac is surely preferable. Many get caught up in the "have to have the best" mindset. I can appreciate that. It's nice to have the feel of a robust tool in your hand. But most people and DIYer's, they just need a tool that will be used for a day, and then never see the light of day for a decade. We have all been programmed to "spend that money." And we have been taught to believe that if it costs more, it must be much better. And sometimes it is. But, sometimes it's not. Bottom line...be smart with your hard earned dollars and get what works :)

[@Gonecheenin]

Agreed. I have alot of old Craftsman, SnapOn/Caterpillar, Wright, Proto, old Visegrip, Channelllock, Gearwrench, Etc in my big main toolbox in the garage. But my backup/Junkyard/Truck tool boxs have alot of Kobalt, Harbor Freight, new Craftsman, eBay in them which are plenty good enough for "in case of emergency" tool sets AND if something happens to them I didn't have a ton of money invested in them to start with.

[@dpjazzy15]

Harbor freight has serious coupons and discounts regularly on those hand tools too.

[@whomagoose6897]

I still have a crap load of Craftsman tools. Bought when Sears was still in business. Still use those Craftsman tools. Quality shows.

[@gamepower69.]

My mom did too, all untouched American made Craftsmen

[@mdot98045]

Half my craftsman are USA made, the other half overseas..... Bought from same store years api

[@byanymeansnecessary9329]

I have had good luck replacing my uncle's old broken craftsman tools at Lowes so far.

[@jhondoe1483]

@@byanymeansnecessary9329 same I had a OLD craftsmen ratchet that I took into Lowe’s just to see and they said they can either give me a new similar one or I could contact craftsman and get refunded if I had proof of purchase (yea sure a 30 year old ratchet) I took the new one

[@byanymeansnecessary9329]

@@jhondoe1483 good stuff

[@yeagermcbipper9008]

Good luck getting that rando Chinese Amazon seller honoring the warranty.

[@562skillz]

A good tool shouldnt break but then again y’all defending a warrenty on a cheap tool😂

[@TheMegalodonGaming]

​@562skillz the warranty is nice. I've warrantied my snapon ratchet multiple times. They don't break but the teeth wear out on ratchets. I shouldn't need car insurance I don't crash but thats not really the point is it?

[@danielplaya4211]

@@562skillz don’t you gals do the same with strap on? Always riding the warranty?

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

The HF warranty is hard to beat. No questions asked they will swap it out for you. Snap one’s warranty has straight up been ignoring me.

[@Hello_there618]

I agree, I’m a inside track member. That being said he’s right to. The Doyle mid level brand they offer has been my go to lately. Good stuff!

[@mightymikee]

LOL. Husky brand at Home Depot has also life time warranty on hand tools. At this price range.

[@Hello_there618]

@@mightymikee yes they do. I shop there as well.

[@dvanomaly420]

You kidding? It's impossible to leave that store without being asked for a phone number.

[@mangojuice6589]

@@dvanomaly420hope that’s a joke,no questions as in, “wow how’d you do this” “what where you using it on?” To try and say it’s your fault for abusing it, the phone number is so they can track you have that tool, for your lifetime warranty.

[@brettsu17]

Where do I take the Amazon set for warranty issues?

[@thedavegamer5279]

In the end of the day, pay what you want to pay, buy what you want to buy. It’s your money. Use it how you want

[@drakewoods5335]

Can't find that set any more. I think Harbor Freight bought them all. 🤣

[@mrjodoe]

Freight = shipped from overthere.

[@thebeldam5823]

I have the 3/8th drive icon impact sockets and god damn for $40 and 3 years of use they're a bargain

[@PatrickJago]

Should be called ICONU

[@Adones09]

That's why I'll stick to my Snap-On, where my tools are in in the Hundreds, per piece! Thank you very much!

[@MustangGuru]

Much of your snap-on tools now are made in the factory as the ICON tools. Jokes on you😅

[@lancephelps4871]

He said "Harbor Freight fan boys" I'm in that club. 😆

[@brucebennett5759]

I'm threatening to join the "One Of" club, where I'm trying o buy at least 1 of every tool they "make."

[@lancephelps4871]

Damn you Harbor freight credit card! !@##$ 😠

[@lancephelps4871]

Damn you, Harbor Freight credit card!! !@@$%

[@tonylewis2503]

But Harbor Freight will hand you a new one when you walk in with a broken one. Beats shipping back broken stuff. Just a thought...

[@andrewlewis5251]

that is valuable, but not 250% markup valuable.

[@Gonecheenin]

So here is another secret for you guys - Caterpillar Dealers sell hand tools as well, the bulk of which are made for them by SnapOn/Blue Point. And you can typically get a FAR better price on the CAT hand tools than you can with SnapOn - with the exact same warranty. Now CAT doesn't have duplicates of the entire SnapOn lineup - but the majority of the basic hand tools are available including torque wrenchs.

[@humaux8457]

If you look carefully you'll notice all companies rip you off anymore. I don't think they shouldn't make a profit but do they have to make so much profit?

[@angelfigueroa310]

I buy tools for the name . The name Icon is iconic and I like it .

[@SpunkMayo]

That's mentally retarded, same as buying an iPhone because it's an iPhone.

[@ryder1778]

But you could buy the same icon rat bet without the logo on it. Same ratchet but for cheaper

[@masonboy6320]

I buy snap-on for the name

[@jameswagoner3309]

​@@ryder1778...or not.

[@Druid_Plow]

Harbor freight: has stores all over the country that all honor the lifetime warranty. Amazon seller: logs off tomorrow so you can never return/exchange anything, and never offered a warranty to begin with. You're not only paying for the tool, you're also paying for the warranty and the ability to use that warranty when needed.

[@karlkarlng]

I appreciate you making the distinction between Taiwan and China

[@handymandev03]

People keep comparing online vs in store, well BIG DIFFERENCE. Stores have to pay for wages, insurance, power, the list goes on. Online sellers have minimal expenses.

[@ppowerproductions2953]

I don't know all the icon stuff I bought has been actually really good and dependable

[@driceproductions5304]

I got the ratcheting wrenches and love them

[@nickhowser7262]

Same I have yet to break anything icon that I have bought and I’ve been using all of them for 2 years in the auto industry. I bought them and said this will be a good starter set of things to get me by and I’ll upgrade later we’ll they are all still going without a single warranty.

[@santosdorta3455]

But it is nice to walk into a store and get damaged tools replaced. Like Sears back in the day. Harbor Freight is filing the void left by Sears.

[@AxGryndr]

The founder of HF wanted to avoid names and labels being a reason for a markup. For a long time, his son thought they is exactly what they should do. When the son finally took over, there was a massive shift at HF. The result is things like this.

[@khnguyen141]

As someone who does diy jobs at home, I'll take the HF one. If it breaks, HF is two miles away, and their warranty process is one of the easiest. Walk in with a broken one, and walk out with a new one. Good luck getting a replacement from Amazon in less than half an hour.

[@18magicMARKer]

Harbor freight had a lifetime warranty…

[@patrickday1816]

I did what a lot of mechanics do and put a cheater pipe on my Icon flex head 1/2” when all I had to do is walk to my box and grab my Matco 30” locking flex head. I broke the Icon, took it to the store and got a new one, no questions asked. Didn’t need to go through a middle man either.

[@austincantrell2575]

Yeah but when you’re paying 5 times the price is it worth it

[@jayo1493]

@@austincantrell2575 if you go with a higher quality rachet set like snap-on which this guy uses you pay 5 times the price of the harbor freight tool.

[@austincantrell2575]

@@jayo1493 I didn’t say to buy snap on

[@jayo1493]

i never said you did. i said the guy in the video owns snap on and classifies as really good because of the lifetime warranty. but harbor freight is a cheaper tool with the same lifetime warranty. and the tool he put in the video maybe it’s good but when it breaks it doesn’t have that same warranty that you get with harbor freight. I’m not a harbor freight fan boy i own a multitude of different brands but i was implying to you that it’s better to own the harbor freight with the lifetime warranty then the cheap set. I mentioned snap on because people love to mention the quality of the tool that’s 5 times the price of harbor freight.

[@bluemgt06]

I buy the Pittsburgh ones, haven't had it fail yet, but I'm just fixing my own stuff. I get the coated handle so it's not as cold in the winter.

[@mdot98045]

All my breaker bars are Pittsburgh comfort grips

[@latindoggy8059]

LIFETIME WARRANTY!!! Only person getting ripped off is harbor freight with how many times I break tools on purpose simply to have a clean, looking brand new toolbox all the time

[@dennisgardiner43]

HF is offering a warranty, which is part of what you pay for. Still cheaper than Snap-On, Mac, Mac or Cornwell.

[@randallsmerna384]

What the hell is "On/Off“ mean on a ratchet anyway!

[@Syclone0044]

Whether you’re securing the fastener or removing it off

[@Redsfanatic32]

Except you get a warranty with the HF tools. Not Amazon tools. Harbor Freight tool users still come out ahead of Snap On tool users. I’ve stripped out ratchets before, but still have yet to strip out my cheap Harbor Freight ones, and I’ve given them a few hot suppers

[@boostlee5236]

The trick to harbor freight tools is buy when theres a sale. 40% off for icon ratchets in a couple of days. Dont even need more ratchets but nows a good time to try out the swivel head ratchets. At around $20-30 each with lifetime warranty, its a no-brainer. With 1 store only 2 miles away and 5 total in my area, i love me some harbor freight.

[@woodytree1961]

Amazon will tell you to pound dirt if it breaks,hf will give you a replacement, your money, your call.

[@southernfirewood2533]

Thank you for the video

[@JesusRoseAgain]

Beat me to it. I -CON you into believing in lower prices LOL

[@SgtJoeSmith]

i remember when dahnaher and rogers tool works in my city in arkansas made all the craftsman and kobalt hand tools. now they are made in china

[@turndroid234]

A lot of Harbor Freight products are becoming more expensive than Lowe's and Home Depot. Their tool boxes are averaging $45- $70 more than lowes and HD. What gets me is people still believe HF is still a bargain. Not anymore.

[@KDlGG]

Then you realize that snap on is also identical 😂

[@Xixu.co.6]

I bought an icon to replace my snapon that they refused to warranty and i swear it’s the exact same tool.

[@KDlGG]

@@Xixu.co.6 it is😂 very very very little differences, it’s made by the same manufacturer, that’s why for wrenches and shit I just get icon. Now for actual mechanics a lot buy snap on solely because the truck comes to them

[@twistedhillbilly6157]

Years ago, Craftsman sold some ratchets that were identical to Snap-On.. Everyone said they were Snap-On's..

[@zorgzev96]

I like Icon for stuff I don’t want to spend a ton on. They have a nice feel and have a warranty and I think the logo looks neat. Their impact sockets and ratchets live in my truck toolbox and my Snappy stuff stays in my toolbox.

[@ridinwithricky6444]

When don’t we get ripped off? We over pay for everything! Most of these brand name and knock offs are all made in the same factory 😳

[@JPGtampa]

Or better yet guys, just check out estate sales, garage sales, auctions, etc. I hate to be grim about it, but the guys who are dying off now are the guys who bought old school (good) Craftsman, Westward, Proto, etc etc. Lots of good tools out there. Don't go into debt with SnapOn. I once bought a whole tool chest that was so overloaded with hundreds and hundreds of tools that the sides were slightly caved in and it wouldn't roll. In it were a couple of large mm SnapOn wrenches worth more than what I paid for the whole shebang. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DeseanWick]

Damn when did they start cheating out on the packaging

[@madjackgamingandfitness498]

I am thinking you can make up the justification by the warranty HF offers, and the coupons they frequently do. I’m all about saving money however customer service and being able to walk in and out if you have an issue is a time and money saver long term.

[@sonnys8535]

I can't believe how many people say that if the HF ratchet breaks you can get it replaced and finish the job and hour later. If I break 5 ratchets I'm finishing the job as scheduled. Guy's, buy MORE ratchets, be prepared.

[@tomweickmann6414]

Bought this stuff good quality $15 years ago. Still have them.

[@stringgreens6387]

Thanks dude man, much appreciate it

[@softfalcon1160]

I use these icon ratchets at work. I also use their ratcheting box wrenches and their sockets. In reality, they're a decent price for a good tool with a lifetime warranty. You should talk about snap on, the company that actually rips people off with average tools at outrageous prices.

[@davmbol]

I’m a “tree shade” mechanic and my main ratchet set is an epauto set with a full spread of 3/8 + 1/4 inch sockets (normal and deep socket) + two spark plug sockets a 1/4 ratchet with 3 inch ext + 3/8 ratchet with 6 inch ext Great tools, so far have lasted 5 years of maintenance and repairs on two beaters with no sign of wear, $60. I even used the 3/8 ratchet and a hammer to break a rusty caliper bracket bolt and it’s still going strong

[@brucealex228]

Mr.Subaru can you do a video on durable/bang for the buck electric 3/8 ratchets?

[@dasphoenixable]

I shouldn’t be surprised, but I kind of am. Would have liked to see the internals, but I doubt they are any different. Good eye and great catch.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Internals are identical.

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@Darkcruzer23 I only have 59 seconds. Look at my tiktok, same username, shown the internals. Smartass

[@fromisheon4867]

Tool trucks come once a week, so if the tool breaks, you have to wait a week for the truck. And you don't know when the warranty tool will come back. Sometimes tool trucks skips a week.

[@xmsteel]

Just wait until this guy finds out Snap-On doesn't make a lot of their own tools either, and charge a lot more than $40.

[@Squibknocket]

Wow, and the harbor freight looks just like snap on at a fraction of the cost

[@andyvarkadoz7946]

“Looks” being the operative word.

[@Squibknocket]

@@andyvarkadoz7946 and feels

[@jameswagoner3309]

​.... and sometimes better, they do just as well in Project Farms tests. And unlike some so-called American brands when you purchase them your money stays in the USA, Harbor Freight is an American company, that employs a lot of Americans. You can't say that about TTI

[@dustinroberson1865]

Just goes to show you how much the more expensive companies are ripping you off

[@brandygarcia3502]

Hey that set did the job buddy😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@matthewbattie1022]

actually the Icon ratchets are decent for Harbor Freight tools. The difference is, you can bring the Icon back and swap it every time it breaks and all ratchets break.

[@christianmarche993]

Haven't met a Harbor Frieght tool I haven't destroyed yet.

[@8levity626]

Sounds like you don't know how to use tools

[@Carnerd101]

Have you tried using them properly?

[@dpro5321]

Pro tip: You are using them wrong

[@cryptsub]

Try not abusing your tools.

[@mangojuice6589]

Try an icon,word is it’s a re-stamped snap-on from a the same factor, CAT has the same thing, the part numbers even match but it’s like 20%-40% less.

[@willsim4841]

Personally i like Pittsburgh Pro, low cost and lifetime warranty.

[@TheCorrectAnswer]

I mainly work on house projects, bikes, and light car repair. Harbor Freight Pittsburgh is all I need. Never an issue, and I buy the cheap stuff.

[@MelancholicSaiko]

Its 70 bucks for that set now

[@RustywrenchGarage.]

Is there a link to that set I can't find it on Amazon anywhere

[@LaVivaRevolucion]

@@RustywrenchGarage. It doesn't exist on Amazon. The EP Auto set he has there no longer offers that specific ratchet it has another one and it is over $70 for the set he said was $35

[@bryanhersman4037]

So it probably was just a closeout on years old model. Good deal if you got it, but otherwise similar price to HF especially if you wait for a coupon.

[@MelancholicSaiko]

@@LaVivaRevolucion yes, I left comments replying I was incorrect and that the set I originally th po ught was the same was indeed different but my replies for whatever reason are gone

[@LaVivaRevolucion]

@@MelancholicSaiko What set is that in the video though? Even at a higher price that is a pretty good ratchet I have the ICON and I wouldn't mind a set for my truck.

[@leardi58]

Keep them coming the good vids saving money

[@carlloggins9297]

Well the difference is taking it back when you strip it out and getting a brand new one right off the shelf no questions asked. That’s why you’re paying 40 dollars. And if you buy the yearly membership you will probably catch it on sale for less than that.

[@johnschader8074]

Harbor Freight replaces broken tools, no questions asked. Thays worth the extra couple bucks.

[@chevybeaglenox2402]

You can walk in to any Harbor Freight and warranty it no questions asked. Good luck doing that smith your Amazon one.

[@jasondelvecchio6942]

I think they pulled that set off Amazon lol

[@MrSubaru1387]

They sold out.

[@tehwildfire2000]

@@MrSubaru1387 no they took that set down, usually if it's sold out it says sold out under the product, now the link you gave out goes to the 72 tooth equivalent that only has the 3/8 ratchet and sockets for $24.99

[@andrewrodriguez8492]

Its no secret Harbor Freight sells Chinese tools but what I like is that I can go in and buy tools whenever I need them compared to having to order and wait for them to be delivered

[@WilliamGemstone]

charlie gettin smart

[@pnwTaco]

What's amazing is how crazy good of a deal that amazon set is.

[@wim0104]

$24.97 with Prime

[@kiyosenl.3889]

Do consider theres a solid chance those sockets are garbage, and the other ratchet may not be in the icon line and just be kinda crap as well, so you could wind up with 1 pretty nice ratchet at a discount but without the harbor freight warranty and a bunch of extra, crappy, tools

[@picomanbungace4035]

@@kiyosenl.3889 Those are the type of chrome sockets I wouldn’t use an impact on. Not that I should be using it on mine anyways but at least I’m pretty positive they won’t explode under light load.

[@se7515]

Anyone have a link?

[@stchman]

Snap-On charges $135 for a simple 3/8" ratchet. The warranty is another thing, there are some pro mechanics using Icon and they can stop by any Harbor Freight for a quick exchange. I don't see EPAuto having the same warranty replacement policy

[@Flynn_Stones]

Except the Icon is really more like $30-$32, because HF is always doing 20% to 25% off deals that apply to Icon at least once a month if not twice. Not to mention it's buy once cry once, because their lifetime warranty process is like what Sears used to be.

[@prestigefleet]

That model is no longer available people. They seemed to be pulled out of stock for some reason lol But hopefully we can catch the next OEM reveal before they pull it 😎

[@brassmule]

It was the EPAuto 46 piece 1/4 and 3/8 in set, and yes, it no longer seems to be available.

[@bryanhersman4037]

The set now costs $50 or $40 if you don't want the 1/4 ratchet and sockets. Mist people also probably wait for a 20% off to buy the HF ratchet so it's more like $32.

[@DuckyHunter812]

The ones i see are only 72 tooth too.

[@brassmule]

@@DuckyHunter812 Yea. On Amazon, the link for the 90 tooth set referenced by the video is still there, but when you click it you get a 72 tooth set with fewer pieces. A couple of the 90 tooth sets have sold on ebay but not recently.

[@chemeofficial]

I hope everyone reading this gets through their goals. We in this together.

[@gtcam723]

This is why I refuse to pay the full retail on Icon stuff. It’s nice. But I’m not buying unless I can get a significant discount.

[@xerowolf4242]

I found out about this when doing some research on the icon line before buying them. But then I decided to buy ICON anyway because I felt the warranty was worth it to me.

[@cadestekly6410]

That’s the one thing these videos never list, I like this series of showing the original manufacturers and I like mr.Subarus videos. But he never mentions the upside of the large increase in price being warranty. Some tools like drill bits and bolt biters/bolt extractors aren’t exactly heavily used tools for the diy crowd and buying cheap without warranty is nice. But some tools get used more or harder like ratchets, and warranties without the massive rise in prices is important.