How can mechanics save THOUSANDS of dollars!? By staying off the Tool Truck..

[@flightrue5794]

The idea of having a FULL snap on/matco or whatever crazy brand of tools is insane. Idk how some guys do it. If you want nice things, 95% of your tools can be Milwaukee or icon. You wouldn’t notice the difference on how they work, but you’ll notice it in your wallet. Less than half the price.

[@Themiddleclassmechanic]

I’m with ya! 👍

[@BelviGER]

Industrial mechanic from europe here, the idea that I'd not get a full tool chest paid in full by the employer is mind boggling to me

[@MegaMech]

I heard of an employer that did that in Canada. An employee slowly replaced every tool with cheap chinesium tools.

[@Themiddleclassmechanic]

Yeah, there are places like that here, although rare. It’s part of being a mechanic in the US. 🤷‍♂️..and then they want to pay you as little wage as possible too. Geez!

[@jasonhoyt8232]

Icon is exceptional. 90% as good as my Snap On tools. Tekton is pretty good, too

[@Themiddleclassmechanic]

Agreed. I still have no complaints. Using them daily for almost 2 years now. 👍

[@travianbernard9880]

19-year-old Penske diesel tech here. recently made a year this November. i stepped on Cornwell once and "browsed" haven't been back since

[@Themiddleclassmechanic]

Don’t do it! I browse the catalogs the tool truck dealers leave on my box or hand to me. Once I see the $300 socket set, I throw it in the trash. Some people like spending money..🤷‍♂️

[@calebcummins9421]

pittsburg tools from harbor freight, good waranty and cheap, also husky or the other brand toolboxs that harbor freight provides

[@Themiddleclassmechanic]

Agreed. I have some Pittsburgh sockets. Good to go.👍

[@Hothanded-fu2ss]

good video

[@Themiddleclassmechanic]

Thanks. 👍