ICON Ratchet Torture Test 3/8 Flex Head Destroyed

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@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
One standard I recall for a 3/8" drive 19mm socket has a proof torque around 185 foot-pounds at 85% proof torque. So anything over 200 ft-lbs is pretty strong, what are your thoughts on how the ICON Ratchet preformed?
@HWP_Viking_Wolf73
@HWP_Viking_Wolf73 5 жыл бұрын
I would say they nailed it for a pro tool so far so good I'm eager to the other stuff they come out with in the Icon line up some of the pits pro is ok but the Icon seems to have really stepped up to the plate of making a quality tool and reliable tool at a lower price so again I'm on the Icon hook so far. I'm not a pro mechanic I just turn wrenches on my own classic hot rod truck but I do want my tools to hold up and last but be affordabe as well. Most of my tools are Craftsman and the China stuff before Stanley bought them out. But they do still hold up so far. But ide love to expand into the Icon line if all is right. And so far ide say they are doing a great Job I like how it performed for sure
@Hipsters_N_Hippies
@Hipsters_N_Hippies 5 жыл бұрын
I actually was hoping for more. But not to bad I guess. atleast it can handle 200lbs.
@dalebowen2405
@dalebowen2405 5 жыл бұрын
As a H F employee,I am loving the testing that everyone is giving these tools. As we get them on our shelves,they are surely proving their value,but time will tell.
@02jeepwj
@02jeepwj 5 жыл бұрын
Hipsters & Hippies I’ve broken extensions with the Pittsburgh pro and it’s still working fine to this day I weigh 250 and I’ve stood on this ratchet to try to break things loose I’d expect that the icons should be better but yet that could be deviations within individual tools
@foodskewed9197
@foodskewed9197 5 жыл бұрын
I’m not as interested in break off point as I am longevity
@Ensign_Cthulhu
@Ensign_Cthulhu 11 ай бұрын
Just when I was about to say "Now grab an extension bar", behold! It's a good tool KZbinr who tests to destruction on a torque meter. It's a GREAT tool KZbinr who demonstrates the meters getting professionally calibrated first.
@towboatjeff
@towboatjeff 5 жыл бұрын
I'd say that should hold up fine if it's used properly, if you need to apply that much torque you would be using a 1/2 drive or bigger not a 3/8.
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
towboatjeff You sir are totally correct. Thank you for watching and commenting ✌️
@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193
@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193 5 жыл бұрын
I wish half the stuff I work on i could get a 1/2" in.
@bkpickell
@bkpickell 5 жыл бұрын
@@jaybo3687 I put a cheater bar on a Mac 3/8 ratchet and broke it breaking caliper bolts loose.
@bkpickell
@bkpickell 5 жыл бұрын
@@jaybo3687 I have an impact just not access to 220 for my compressor.
@davelewis2174
@davelewis2174 5 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@AZDESERT2024
@AZDESERT2024 5 жыл бұрын
It took all the torque you could deliver by hand. It was the 4' cheater bar that took it to point of failure. The good part - lifetime warranty
@wavetrader196
@wavetrader196 5 жыл бұрын
The simple fact there wasnt gear failure is all you need to know.
@sjancura
@sjancura 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the internals! Great build quality!
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
It’s the little things like the internals and knowing how it works. Those are the goodies!
@inverseuniverse5727
@inverseuniverse5727 5 жыл бұрын
Now take it back to harbor freight and get a new one.
@PBstx1100
@PBstx1100 5 жыл бұрын
Inverse Universe haha exactly. That is why nothing beats HF if you live close to one.
@simonnather4053
@simonnather4053 5 жыл бұрын
yes do that cheap Garbage one of those ratches i need to take 400nm atlets.... kines shit
@megadethguym7977
@megadethguym7977 4 жыл бұрын
@@PBstx1100 home depot and autozone and oreilys super convinient lol
@PBstx1100
@PBstx1100 4 жыл бұрын
megadethGUY M yea but HF has cheap tools and if you break it they exchange it for a brand new one. I wouldn’t recommend doing any heavy work with them but for wrenching on stuff during the weekend they are the best
@MrBcummings8521
@MrBcummings8521 4 жыл бұрын
@@PBstx1100 those icon tools really are good. I would consider them professional grade without question. I am a mechanic professionally and have been using some of them for a while now they hold up just as good if not better then my snap_-on.
@JMRSplatt
@JMRSplatt 3 жыл бұрын
Nice audio compression on your videos. I usually have a side compressor running for videos, movies, youtube, etc.. but when someone has good compression on, I have to turn mine off, or risk peaks and stuff. Thanks for your work!
@meagaindave2049
@meagaindave2049 5 жыл бұрын
Great torture test, Chris. It's so great to have an engineer in the tool community. Thank you and God bless! 😁
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@dieseldouche7735
@dieseldouche7735 5 жыл бұрын
"This thing's been giving me a workout all night long." That's what she said.
@92rednotch
@92rednotch 3 жыл бұрын
So old but works so well🤣🤣
@toolhead147
@toolhead147 5 жыл бұрын
Great test. Icon is definitely great peace of equipment!
@randomstuff159
@randomstuff159 Жыл бұрын
I bought the same ratchet close to a year ago and I gotta say it is my #1 most used ratchet
@corbettknowles9942
@corbettknowles9942 5 жыл бұрын
That actually surprised me I was expecting it be gear failure
@matolittleelkwells5377
@matolittleelkwells5377 5 жыл бұрын
Great stress test honestly who is going to use that much force on a 3/8 ratchet we all have breaker bars for extreme torque situations and in some cases 20v impact wrenches I've already purchased full sets of 1/4 and 3/8 short and deep socket sets in metric as well as a 7" 1/4 flex head comfort grip ratchet and a 14" 3/8 flex head comfort grip ratchet and I am fully impressed with the quality of these tools and seeing that the ratchet can withstand 220ftlbs+ just reinforces my faith in this tool brand thanks for an awesome review brotha keep'em coming
@Twizter68
@Twizter68 5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see the test-to-failure numbers on comparable ratchets, but from my experience (27 years aviation maintenance), almost 230 ft/lbs is outstanding. I would expect tooth stripping before that on a 3/8's...
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
Here are the fixed head 3/8” and there is 8 total ratchets in this test kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKqp39sa8uansk
@victorarevalo108
@victorarevalo108 5 жыл бұрын
Wonder if anvils would be available to buy?
@cbmech2563
@cbmech2563 5 жыл бұрын
Exchange the whole ratchet?
@fauxque5057
@fauxque5057 2 жыл бұрын
How about testing the new Icon's after the soft recall?
@Joeak74
@Joeak74 5 жыл бұрын
Now try the same tests on the snap-on ratchet its compared to
@thehvachacker
@thehvachacker 5 жыл бұрын
The snap on would break also. It's only a 3/8 ratchet. Torque like that should be with a 1/2" or 3/4" drive. Lots of torque on thin anvil. Yet what do I know I'm just a HVAC hacker.
@TENNSUMITSUMA
@TENNSUMITSUMA 5 жыл бұрын
@@thehvachacker what's hvac hacker?!
@smcox1991
@smcox1991 5 жыл бұрын
Gregory Lum it’ll make a good video
@hairyferry
@hairyferry 5 жыл бұрын
So icon comes with a lifetime warranty automatically without buying the HF extended warranty? So can you now go swap that for a new one?
@miguelrocha3522
@miguelrocha3522 5 жыл бұрын
Hand tools yes
@hamilton5071
@hamilton5071 5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Most if not all of the Pittsburgh pro stuff has a lifetime warranty as well. Ive had no issues swapping broken tools at harbor freight. Always in and out in 5 minutes no questions asked.
@hamilton5071
@hamilton5071 5 жыл бұрын
Glad they came out with comfort grips for the Icon ratchets.
@dieselmike7513
@dieselmike7513 5 жыл бұрын
I was surprised with the results, glad to see someone willing to push the envelope
@doylee469
@doylee469 5 жыл бұрын
Michael Cross why not, hes just gonna return it for a refund when its cooked.. he’s not losing out on anything.. amazing video and great presenter none the less. Thumbs up
@PokkutoolsMalaysia
@PokkutoolsMalaysia 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris.. for the flex head 3/8 ratchet which one do you recommend me to buy..tekton,gearwrench or capri tools? Thank you
@dirtyaznstyle4156
@dirtyaznstyle4156 3 жыл бұрын
Why is it called an anvil if you’re not hammering on it? I can understand on a impact wrench or driver it would be called an anvil but on a non impact tool?
@cablenowadays6586
@cablenowadays6586 2 жыл бұрын
I use this ratchet all the time at home working on rusty bolts because sometimes its the only thing that fits. Ive warrantied one once because the swivel screw broke taking a leafspring bolt out.
@dirt_road_nation4935
@dirt_road_nation4935 5 жыл бұрын
Just a thought... but I've been a heavy equipment mech/technician for 5+ years and I've never been taught to use a breaker bar that close to the head.
@chrisklamm3333
@chrisklamm3333 5 жыл бұрын
Dirt_Road_Nation The point of using the pipe that close to the head is to take the flex joint and handle out of the equation. This test in the video is just for the ratchet failure point.
@raabsand
@raabsand 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's just for the mechanism noth the whole tool
@dtnel
@dtnel 5 жыл бұрын
How did you get what seems to be 1 of each TYPE of Ratchet they're apparently making? I've busted a 3/8 drive locking flex head Performance Tool Ratchet once and took it right back to the auto parts store I bought it from and swapped it fleet a new one oder the counter no questions asked.
@jocktheglide
@jocktheglide 5 жыл бұрын
Hows it compare to Snap On?
@calebbeever529
@calebbeever529 5 жыл бұрын
This is why the flex head ratchets were recalled to improve the strength and quality that our icon brand provide.
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
That’s an interesting thought. I personally would have thought they should have done 250+ ft-lbs even thought what it hit was still respectable. However, the lockup demo recall video I did was more then enough for me. Patiently awaiting the replacements.
@suzuki1632
@suzuki1632 5 жыл бұрын
229 foot pounds on a 3/8 drive? I thinks that is great! That's the kind of torque you would use a 1/2 dive for. I seen a similar video Icon vs Snap torque 3/8 test and the snap on failed a few pounds before the Icon did.
@09NXN06
@09NXN06 5 жыл бұрын
Love your torture tests!
@herbwag6456
@herbwag6456 5 жыл бұрын
I like your no-holds-barred style. Subscribed.
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Appreciate you watching commenting and subscribing👉🏻🛠👍🏻
@OvenBak3d360
@OvenBak3d360 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry if I missed it but I didn’t see a composite ratchet shootout that would be really cool to see how they compare.
@josefelix4152
@josefelix4152 4 жыл бұрын
I gotta ask, do you have that 3/8 ratchet part number? It appears they don't make it.... Wich is weird and I looked at their sure for it and can't find the 3/8 flex head comfort grip ratchet
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 4 жыл бұрын
They are currently on recall. No one knows quite when they will be back in-stock.
@dabaydestrian415
@dabaydestrian415 4 жыл бұрын
Icon is a excellent tool. Well worth the money
@toolsmetals2148
@toolsmetals2148 5 жыл бұрын
The Ratchet Not being lubricated probably helped the process also because its sticking ...if possibly if it would had been lubricated the gear mechanisms could possibly slip and skip with applying that type of force ...I believe that's when you find teeth chipping in the internal gear mechanisms
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
It didn’t come greased. However, it was fully lubricated when tested and when showing the internals you should be able to see the shine of the premium, synthetic oil with suspended Syncolon (PTFE) particles
@ms542
@ms542 5 жыл бұрын
The snapon 3/8 ratchet breaks around 270 ft. lbs. in the few tests I've seen, so that's pretty much the same. Most occasions you will use 1/2" for any heavy torque, unless the 1/2" is just too big to fit the work area.
@Bikini_ST
@Bikini_ST 5 жыл бұрын
What is the point of failure?
@m4a1JAY
@m4a1JAY 5 жыл бұрын
The ICON is also 90 tooth, more tooth means a finer gear ratchet and less durable. SnapOn is 80 tooth.
@BigBear--
@BigBear-- 2 жыл бұрын
Thats a very common, and a very incorrect misconception. Generally the more (and finer) teeth, the stronger the mechanism is. Reason being that there's a lot more contact area, and holding strength when you have many smaller teeth making contact vs a few larger teeth. There's 16 teeth on the pawl making contact with the gear, which wedges the pawl into the side of the wall. That is an extremely strong mechanism, the gear will not fail in this situation, it will always be either the anvil, or the fastener that will fail first. Its a stronger design than most of the old school 36-40 tooth ratchets, that had a pawl make contact with 2-4 teeth at a time. You also put less wear on the rest of the mechanism with fine tooth ratchets, like the springs, which have to compress less than a 36 or 40 tooth design, to jump to the next tooth. Yes you can definitely design a fine tooth ratchet, that has a bad design, and some obvious failure points, but that's not the case here. Especially since they updated the design. Only real problem with fine tooth ratchets is they need to stay sealed properly, cause if any crap gets inside the mechanism, or if you pack in too much heavy grease, it'll start messing with the mechanism, and will either start skipping teeth, not locking up, or exhibiting other funky behavior.
@imeeducatediz7861
@imeeducatediz7861 4 жыл бұрын
Do they still make this ratchet ? I could never find it, tried 3 HFs already
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 4 жыл бұрын
It was recalled and HF pulled the two 3/8” drive flex head ratchets. No word on when they will bring them back since they have to make new ones.
@imeeducatediz7861
@imeeducatediz7861 4 жыл бұрын
ClientGraphics wow that’s a bummer well thank you for the reply
@MrSubaru1387
@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын
That's a pipe, not a breaker bar.
@michaelcox3052
@michaelcox3052 5 жыл бұрын
I'm betting you're single.
@MrSubaru1387
@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын
@@michaelcox3052 what does that have to do with anything?
@a.k.9425
@a.k.9425 2 жыл бұрын
To reduce and possibly prevent ratchet damage. I purchased 3 very tough Icon breaker bars. I also purchased the Icon wobble extension set. My newer Kobalt 90 Tooth ratchets should last a long time.
@MrSubaru1387
@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын
Super Lube, sold at Harbor Freight, is the lubricant used in every Snap-on ratchet from the factory and on rebuilds.
@stv-gq4vi
@stv-gq4vi 5 жыл бұрын
Super Lube has been around long before harbor freight, totally irrelevant to say that snap on uses the lube. Harbor freight is reselling, they also sell wd40, and rustoleum ect..
@MrSubaru1387
@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын
@@stv-gq4vi I was merely stating that people can buy it there and that it's what is used by Snap-on in their ratchets.
@themaintenanceman1
@themaintenanceman1 5 жыл бұрын
Great test. Pretty nice ratchet 👍
@bobbygarrett9588
@bobbygarrett9588 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I dig on some Dr. Destructive! Pretty impressive Ratchet though.
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
It's kind of a stress reliever and a little fun, what can I say I'm pretty well vested in being able to destroy ratchets at this point👍
@HWP_Viking_Wolf73
@HWP_Viking_Wolf73 5 жыл бұрын
Dude I'm impressed over 200 ft lbs.. AND no broke teeth still functions properly!!! I noticed you did not say if putting such force on it made the head any looser?? But I'm assuming not since I did not see any flexing in the pivot fork. I would say they have made a strong ratchet there I'm sold on it
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
michael penna Fork looks decent after probably doing around 60 pulls at 200 ft-lbs. The ICON uses a similar tension ring like on the Pittsburgh pro flex head for the friction but it’s slightly larger and has a larger tension screw.
@T-Mo_
@T-Mo_ 5 жыл бұрын
Impressed that you took the time and expense to get your meters tested. Gotta be losing money on this channel. Keep it up. Great content. Hope you grow to 100k/1million+
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
TMo The bar has been set high, guess what else was tested? Maybe an Icon 1/2” torque wrench and another one that’s like 15yrs old from HF. Maybe do a video one day.
@sempergumby8734
@sempergumby8734 2 жыл бұрын
Good thing it has a lifetime warranty, walked over to harbor freight and exchange. Snap On got to mail it back, wait about a month 😁
@raymondstickler2272
@raymondstickler2272 2 жыл бұрын
What 3/8 drive bolt is 200+ ft pounds
@scinto23
@scinto23 5 жыл бұрын
I would have guessed the flex joint would have broken first.
@FearthaSpear
@FearthaSpear 5 жыл бұрын
Kinda says a lot that it didn't.
@JohnMcNerney
@JohnMcNerney 5 жыл бұрын
some of the reason for the flex joint's survival may have been that he had the cheater bar all the way up over it. I'm guessing that helped support the flex joint. It would be interesting to see the flex joint tested by moving the cheater bar back down the handle a bit.
@fillupread
@fillupread 5 жыл бұрын
See how deep the lead in is on the socket. Some are dished way too much which moves the stress on the anvil out further. Might be why the anvil failed.
@BryanWaldo
@BryanWaldo 5 жыл бұрын
@clientgraphics any idea how a Snap-on or Matco would fair at this same test?
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
Bryan Waldo I couldn’t say for sure without actually testing one. Might be anywhere from 225 up to even 275 depending upon if the internals of their flex are similar to a fixed head or if it was an older 36t vs newer dual 80 or Eighty8.
@toolsmetals2148
@toolsmetals2148 5 жыл бұрын
Even though the Pittsburgh Ratchet has been put through the same test you should had included it compared to the Icon Ratchet do to harbor freight distributing both Brands but which one of the 2 are actually better than compare the price listings
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
Stuff is in the works for some other comparisons, but we'll see what happens. Not enough time for everything and life at the moment.
@btrswt35
@btrswt35 5 жыл бұрын
Yes please, do a comparison when you get a chance.
@zew1414
@zew1414 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, great info to have. 👍
@mongomongo17
@mongomongo17 2 жыл бұрын
if theres a rebuild kit ,replace the broken parts ,and see if it still works
@bowler0328
@bowler0328 5 жыл бұрын
Is the Icon 3/8 longer or same length as the Pittsburgh Pro?
@hkk3656
@hkk3656 5 жыл бұрын
Are you going to return it to harbor freight?
@john4kc
@john4kc 5 жыл бұрын
Basically they're all super strong. Even the S-K is built to take whatever you throw at it before going into abuse mode. All that's left to decide is how much you want to spend and other features. The ICON is really sharp looking, where as the tekton is impressive, but kinda dopey looking in my opinion. I have the Husky ratchet and that black finish chips off SO EASY. I'm still tempted to grab a set of 120XP ratchets.
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed they are all decently strong and if you use them correctly they should al last a good amount of time. The Husky black oxide looks nice, but it's such a pain as it does literally chips on everything and is annoying. Ratchets are one thing that it's okay to buy up on and use cheaper sockets as neither complain.
@rond9274
@rond9274 5 жыл бұрын
I would like to see you take a new ratchet, and just pull on it till it breaks, without all the other tests you did first. I wonder if it will break at about the same torque.
@MrSkinner16
@MrSkinner16 5 жыл бұрын
Why show a chrome handle ratchet, then test a comfort grip? Why switch ratchets?
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
OldMan Skinner I only had B-roll Footage for the flex head that was in the chrome handle. The flex heads are interchangeable on the chrome or comfort grip so it really doesn’t matter the handle they have the same head and internals.
@troydennis8561
@troydennis8561 5 жыл бұрын
How about a test of the new Milwaukee hand rachets for future videos
@carsandguitars7064
@carsandguitars7064 5 жыл бұрын
A lot of the ratchets I've used over the years, all different brands, most don't come with much lubricant from the factory.
@southpawhammer8644
@southpawhammer8644 3 жыл бұрын
I've been replacing my Pittsburg tools will icon tools.
@cbmech2563
@cbmech2563 5 жыл бұрын
How easy/hard is it to pull the socket off the drive. I like the socket release button, you can change sockets one handed. On a side note, I own the red torque meter. I tested it against a snapon digital and it was 1lb off all the way to 285lb.
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
It's a personal preference and I do like quick release as well. ICON sockets on the ratchet are a pretty snug fit. Felt comparable to other tight fitting brands and the 8 or 10mm can be a struggle, but it won't accidentally come off.
@austinheard6074
@austinheard6074 5 жыл бұрын
I like how you showed us the gears
@Hokiealum99
@Hokiealum99 5 жыл бұрын
Lol. I love it when tools like Icon, Gearwrench, etc are reviewed and you have those people who say these will make a good “truck set” or “homeowner set”. Like Snap On is the only professional set. SMH. In reality the difference is more like Nike Versus Rebook. I guess both will keep your feet in good shape but one will always be more popular for the cool kids.
@nobody4634
@nobody4634 5 жыл бұрын
Well said!!!!!
@paulg2100
@paulg2100 5 жыл бұрын
Def put it right brother. I own the whole icon set and it def can be used as a professional mechanics set. My stepdad just retired from 40 yrs mechanic work. I showed him Icon yesterday and he was super impressed. Said “ dam this feels and works just like my snap on that I used my whole life” like he says no sense in buying all the snap on stuff if you can get this and not be broke.
@adamlynch9153
@adamlynch9153 4 жыл бұрын
OGgator Trapper Payless went bankrupt
@miguelledezma1379
@miguelledezma1379 4 жыл бұрын
Only americans buy snap on. You dont see snap on on latin countries
@semiprofessional8470
@semiprofessional8470 4 жыл бұрын
@@miguelledezma1379 I believe you.
@charlieretherford
@charlieretherford 5 жыл бұрын
Stress test the long teckton 3/8 ratchet please
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
The internal parts should be the exact same as they have the same rebuil/repair kit.
@brian_youtube
@brian_youtube 5 жыл бұрын
Curious on price. Tekton 3/8 ratchets have a proof torque of 240 which is slightly above this. So next is the price comparison.
@brian_youtube
@brian_youtube 5 жыл бұрын
@Joe Figueroa At $30, they come in with no price advantage. The 220 vs 240 is not so critical as it is rare that a person can provide that much with their hands. That just makes them another tool in the bunch that does not stand out against the competition. It is worth noting that the 220 is where it broke, where the 240 is a proof, so on those technical details, it is a lesser product.
@brian_youtube
@brian_youtube 5 жыл бұрын
@Joe Figueroa Well, the 240 is a proof torque which is defined as 85% - 90% of its yield strength. This means that with a proof torque of 240, you should not expect yield (breakage) until you have exceeded the 240. I do agree that amount of torque by hand is a bit of a reach, I just state the fact that less is less. An example, a Snap-On 1/4 drive ratchet is proven via testing to reach 100 pound feet and not break (this is fact). Why is this? It is because the manufacturer knows how their tools are used and makes them appropriately. Tekton raises the bar on their tools, if ICON wants to stay on par, that is their choice, but then there is no justification for a higher price.
@brian_youtube
@brian_youtube 5 жыл бұрын
@Joe Figueroa If you look at most all tests to yield on ratchets, they all break on the anvil. Saying a lesser ratchet would have destroyed the gears only shows you are unaware of where most ratchets fail. Rather than debate here, maybe @ClientGraphics could take the ICON and Tekton ratchet and do this test side-by-side, and let the facts speak? That would show us a point of comparison with both tested in the same manner. I agree that Snap-On and other tool truck brands are a real pain when it comes to warranty, especially when you are not a pro and have no truck. But we are comparing this to Tekton (per my post) which has a solid warranty process. Given I have no HF near me, I am not even sure how warranty works. I have emailed them with this question and am waiting on an answer.
@brian_youtube
@brian_youtube 5 жыл бұрын
@Joe Figueroa You might want to have a look at this video recently posted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2W6nq19hLCCfM0
@nothingpromised2569
@nothingpromised2569 5 жыл бұрын
I notice you going backward on the tester after each test. Does your ratchet get stuck in place around 150ftlb where you cannot ratchet back by hand?
@Gabriel.4190
@Gabriel.4190 5 жыл бұрын
Nothing Promised that slightly annoyed me, cause why.
@nothingpromised2569
@nothingpromised2569 5 жыл бұрын
Morty because I have seen exactly this in a couple different videos. The fact he does this every time makes me think his was getting stuck same as the others
@rey3468
@rey3468 5 жыл бұрын
Well I've seen Snap on go above 250 and Gearwrench 84t as well as 120xp go above 270 (before breaking the adapter) here on youtube so I can't say I'm that impressed. But if they lower the price I'd buy some to replace my Pittsburgh pro ratchets
@osvaldo8393
@osvaldo8393 5 жыл бұрын
Reymon Nolan a 3/8 will not go above 250 That’s BS lmao Try breaking torque on a triple square wheel hub bolt with a 3/8 ain’t gonna happen
@rey3468
@rey3468 5 жыл бұрын
@@osvaldo8393 lmao, you don't have to believe it for it to be true. Look up budget tool's channel. He did the exact same test shown here with 3/8 snap on and gearwrench. Using the same snap on digital tourqe meter.
@maximagmhondafan8892
@maximagmhondafan8892 5 жыл бұрын
@RCMOTO seriously, it can
@osvaldo8393
@osvaldo8393 5 жыл бұрын
maximagmhondafan88 probably only socket applications , Because trying to do that with a bit like a triple square It doesn’t work I’ve used 3/8ths and 1/2 brand name ones and they all wanted to snap on the pin The only breaker bar that did the job was 3/4 drive
@rey3468
@rey3468 5 жыл бұрын
@@osvaldo8393 don't go look at the new Client Graphics video. We don't want you to end up in intensive care due to a blown mind lol.
@androidken
@androidken 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like a breaker bar doesn't allow you to test the bar on the ratchets. I guess the head would the weakest and most likely to break first but we can't be100% using the breaker bar.
@SnD340
@SnD340 4 жыл бұрын
Late comment but one thing I've noticed was, if you lube this ratchet with super lube or something thick like so. It will bind up and have the switch flipping back and worth. I gone ahead and cleaned it and reassembled, no lube. it will work like a beauty lol or a light thin oil.
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 4 жыл бұрын
I personally use the SuperLube oil in most of my finer tooth ratchets
@superdave103harley
@superdave103harley 5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see the icon versus the Pittsburgh pro
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
Done, video was put out on my channel here kzbin.info/www/bejne/goCtdaOimbxggrs Enjoy!
@josephcirelli9642
@josephcirelli9642 5 жыл бұрын
Wow 229.1 ft pounds is awesome! Icon brand is going to give the toolbox companies a run for products. I wonder if you could go into HF to replace the tool? That would be great! Sending a tool off for warranty replacement is a hassle. Cuz, you are without your tool for days/weeks is crap. But going into your local HF for replacement you have the hand tool right then. Thanks for all you do making your videos!
@allanb3222
@allanb3222 5 жыл бұрын
As long as they have it in stock they will swap it out, easy pessy.
@MyJburns
@MyJburns 4 жыл бұрын
Would have been great if you had done a comparison with another brand such as Snap-On.
@sugargoldy
@sugargoldy 5 жыл бұрын
Good video I just bought 1/2 inch drive flex head long handle today I will definitely take it apart and lube it up a little and be happy I hope you do the same test on the half-inch drive someday
@exexpat11
@exexpat11 3 жыл бұрын
See the video of the Snap On Tool Truck test. ICON 260lbs no breakages of that one. Snap On started bending like rubber at 160lbs.
@osvaldo8393
@osvaldo8393 5 жыл бұрын
Welll it’s not that the tool was weak It’s that you were constantly applying high amounts of torque in short intervals. When you do that Metals get hot and that’s how it gives out That’s like getting an impact and hammering a bolt for a long time The bolts gonna get hot and the head will shear off. So when put under constant stress Anything will give out
@scorpius7jeremiel500
@scorpius7jeremiel500 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. 👏👏👏👏
@myshots101
@myshots101 5 жыл бұрын
I've been using the 1/2 Pittsburgh to put the wheels on my car. They're 14 inch wheels so it works just fine. The gear may be wearing down a bit now but still works.. Maybe it's just loosen up a bit by now and I haven't bother to check it. I do prefer the quick release on my ratchets though. Specially the smaller ones.
@samphillips8959
@samphillips8959 5 жыл бұрын
Doesnt it say on the package do not drop in oil though
@ClientGraphics
@ClientGraphics 5 жыл бұрын
The only thing I saw on the non-flex head was "Do not immerse in Fluids" 90 tooth
@Mechaniclyfe
@Mechaniclyfe 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like my snap on ratchet , I’m still curious who manufacturers these for harbor freight . 🤔
@MajorWeakness
@MajorWeakness 5 жыл бұрын
I just posted a video of how I purchased a couple of ICON ratchets at my local Harbor Freight. A Swivel head and 1/4" with comfort grip and pricing. You and a couple of other channels helped influence my decision as a DIYer
@Mike-we3rb
@Mike-we3rb 3 жыл бұрын
A chain is only as strong at its weakest link. Surprised the flex part didn’t snap or anything
@simonnather4053
@simonnather4053 5 жыл бұрын
310 nm ? and broke ?
@_P0tat07_
@_P0tat07_ 5 жыл бұрын
Not bad. You can always tell a good ratchet by the anvil breaking and not the gears (or a flex joint if applicable) the only concern is how much it shattered. It wasn’t a clean fracture like I’ve seen on other ratchets, there was a lot of pieces that came off.
@MrYogurtMan24
@MrYogurtMan24 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I love about good flex heads, can’t break them until you throw a pipe on it. Mainly because that’s now what those are meant for. Lifetime warranty though!
@prior8t2000
@prior8t2000 5 жыл бұрын
I jus purchased my ICON 3/8 14" long San Diego HF yesterday and I am very happy to add this Professional Tool to my Craftsman tool set.. I sure it'll last a few years...??..
@wolfhound1a
@wolfhound1a 5 жыл бұрын
Hey which store had the icon. Chula Vista won't have them until next week
@nathanielbonde7716
@nathanielbonde7716 11 ай бұрын
I wish Harbor freight would make a locking flex head ratchet
@pudermcgavin4462
@pudermcgavin4462 5 жыл бұрын
That's the best failure you can ask for quick rebuild and boom
@Lycon721995
@Lycon721995 3 жыл бұрын
Did J.J. Abrams direct this?? "MORE LENS FLARE!!!!!!"
@anthonyguess5528
@anthonyguess5528 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a good buy for the average homeowner slash General vehicle maintenance
@docfate
@docfate 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a good value for the money..
@robwalters9695
@robwalters9695 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna get me one of those flex heads
@ham5483
@ham5483 2 жыл бұрын
Are you an engineer?
@thehvachacker
@thehvachacker 5 жыл бұрын
Why does it have to be called a knockoff. Instead of an icon. A 3/8 ratchet should never see that kind of torque so it shouldn't break under normal use.
@chemicalspore
@chemicalspore 5 жыл бұрын
I love the editing in the beginning. Bad ass. 🤜🤛
@bwest-yq3uc
@bwest-yq3uc 5 жыл бұрын
Icon tools... will stick with my older set of snap-on
@switz11
@switz11 5 жыл бұрын
Sure, but what if you were buying new today? Icon is getting rave reviews.
@BrownieJer1738
@BrownieJer1738 5 жыл бұрын
When do they come out? Has anyone seen them at their own stores?
@scottyhamilton2550
@scottyhamilton2550 5 жыл бұрын
No tools other than the ones that have been out for a few months now. They did list the tool boxes on the web site last night.
@quiksol
@quiksol 5 жыл бұрын
Our store just got them in stock, they said they are supposed to be put out next week. But they do have them and can sell them, just not set out currently.
@BrownieJer1738
@BrownieJer1738 5 жыл бұрын
quiksol yeah i went to my local harbor freight store and that’s what the manager said I’m picking up a 3/8 flex head, 3/8 swallow and deep sockets. I’m selling some of snap on tools because I’m over buying expensive tools..
@ProjectAnubisUSA
@ProjectAnubisUSA 5 жыл бұрын
I wish they had the shorter 3/8 drive with comfort grip and tilting head available because the 1/4 has that option...
@grantv2313
@grantv2313 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Impressive ratchet.
@knuckle_dragger
@knuckle_dragger 5 жыл бұрын
When will they hit the stores????
@dalebowen2405
@dalebowen2405 5 жыл бұрын
Starting now,full line will be end of month,and there after with revisions.
@toddparsons2980
@toddparsons2980 Жыл бұрын
Surprised there wasn't any lub applied.
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