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_Wolf735 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_Hippies5 жыл бұрын
I actually was hoping for more. But not to bad I guess. atleast it can handle 200lbs.
@dalebowen24055 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.
@02jeepwj5 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
@foodskewed91975 жыл бұрын
I’m not as interested in break off point as I am longevity
@Ensign_Cthulhu11 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.
@towboatjeff5 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.
@ClientGraphics5 жыл бұрын
towboatjeff You sir are totally correct. Thank you for watching and commenting ✌️
@ifitsnotbrokenfixit11935 жыл бұрын
I wish half the stuff I work on i could get a 1/2" in.
@bkpickell5 жыл бұрын
@@jaybo3687 I put a cheater bar on a Mac 3/8 ratchet and broke it breaking caliper bolts loose.
@bkpickell5 жыл бұрын
@@jaybo3687 I have an impact just not access to 220 for my compressor.
@davelewis21745 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@AZDESERT20245 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
@wavetrader1965 жыл бұрын
The simple fact there wasnt gear failure is all you need to know.
@sjancura5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the internals! Great build quality!
@ClientGraphics5 жыл бұрын
It’s the little things like the internals and knowing how it works. Those are the goodies!
@inverseuniverse57275 жыл бұрын
Now take it back to harbor freight and get a new one.
@PBstx11005 жыл бұрын
Inverse Universe haha exactly. That is why nothing beats HF if you live close to one.
@simonnather40535 жыл бұрын
yes do that cheap Garbage one of those ratches i need to take 400nm atlets.... kines shit
@megadethguym79774 жыл бұрын
@@PBstx1100 home depot and autozone and oreilys super convinient lol
@PBstx11004 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
@MrBcummings85214 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.
@JMRSplatt3 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!
@meagaindave20495 жыл бұрын
Great torture test, Chris. It's so great to have an engineer in the tool community. Thank you and God bless! 😁
@ClientGraphics5 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@dieseldouche77355 жыл бұрын
"This thing's been giving me a workout all night long." That's what she said.
@92rednotch3 жыл бұрын
So old but works so well🤣🤣
@toolhead1475 жыл бұрын
Great test. Icon is definitely great peace of equipment!
@randomstuff159 Жыл бұрын
I bought the same ratchet close to a year ago and I gotta say it is my #1 most used ratchet
@corbettknowles99425 жыл бұрын
That actually surprised me I was expecting it be gear failure
@matolittleelkwells53775 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
@Twizter685 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...
@ClientGraphics5 жыл бұрын
Here are the fixed head 3/8” and there is 8 total ratchets in this test kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKqp39sa8uansk
@victorarevalo1085 жыл бұрын
Wonder if anvils would be available to buy?
@cbmech25635 жыл бұрын
Exchange the whole ratchet?
@fauxque50572 жыл бұрын
How about testing the new Icon's after the soft recall?
@Joeak745 жыл бұрын
Now try the same tests on the snap-on ratchet its compared to
@thehvachacker5 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.
@TENNSUMITSUMA5 жыл бұрын
@@thehvachacker what's hvac hacker?!
@smcox19915 жыл бұрын
Gregory Lum it’ll make a good video
@hairyferry5 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?
@miguelrocha35225 жыл бұрын
Hand tools yes
@hamilton50715 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.
@hamilton50715 жыл бұрын
Glad they came out with comfort grips for the Icon ratchets.
@dieselmike75135 жыл бұрын
I was surprised with the results, glad to see someone willing to push the envelope
@doylee4695 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
@PokkutoolsMalaysia3 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
@dirtyaznstyle41563 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?
@cablenowadays65862 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_nation49355 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.
@chrisklamm33335 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.
@raabsand4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's just for the mechanism noth the whole tool
@dtnel5 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.
@jocktheglide5 жыл бұрын
Hows it compare to Snap On?
@calebbeever5295 жыл бұрын
This is why the flex head ratchets were recalled to improve the strength and quality that our icon brand provide.
@ClientGraphics5 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.
@suzuki16325 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.
@09NXN065 жыл бұрын
Love your torture tests!
@herbwag64565 жыл бұрын
I like your no-holds-barred style. Subscribed.
@ClientGraphics5 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Appreciate you watching commenting and subscribing👉🏻🛠👍🏻
@OvenBak3d3604 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.
@josefelix41524 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
@ClientGraphics4 жыл бұрын
They are currently on recall. No one knows quite when they will be back in-stock.
@dabaydestrian4154 жыл бұрын
Icon is a excellent tool. Well worth the money
@toolsmetals21485 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
@ClientGraphics5 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
@ms5425 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_ST5 жыл бұрын
What is the point of failure?
@m4a1JAY5 жыл бұрын
The ICON is also 90 tooth, more tooth means a finer gear ratchet and less durable. SnapOn is 80 tooth.
@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.
@imeeducatediz78614 жыл бұрын
Do they still make this ratchet ? I could never find it, tried 3 HFs already
@ClientGraphics4 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.
@imeeducatediz78614 жыл бұрын
ClientGraphics wow that’s a bummer well thank you for the reply
@MrSubaru13875 жыл бұрын
That's a pipe, not a breaker bar.
@michaelcox30525 жыл бұрын
I'm betting you're single.
@MrSubaru13875 жыл бұрын
@@michaelcox3052 what does that have to do with anything?
@a.k.94252 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.
@MrSubaru13875 жыл бұрын
Super Lube, sold at Harbor Freight, is the lubricant used in every Snap-on ratchet from the factory and on rebuilds.
@stv-gq4vi5 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..
@MrSubaru13875 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.
@themaintenanceman15 жыл бұрын
Great test. Pretty nice ratchet 👍
@bobbygarrett95885 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I dig on some Dr. Destructive! Pretty impressive Ratchet though.
@ClientGraphics5 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_Wolf735 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
@ClientGraphics5 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_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+
@ClientGraphics5 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.
@sempergumby87342 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 😁
@raymondstickler22722 жыл бұрын
What 3/8 drive bolt is 200+ ft pounds
@scinto235 жыл бұрын
I would have guessed the flex joint would have broken first.
@FearthaSpear5 жыл бұрын
Kinda says a lot that it didn't.
@JohnMcNerney5 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.
@fillupread5 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.
@BryanWaldo5 жыл бұрын
@clientgraphics any idea how a Snap-on or Matco would fair at this same test?
@ClientGraphics5 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.
@toolsmetals21485 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
@ClientGraphics5 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.
@btrswt355 жыл бұрын
Yes please, do a comparison when you get a chance.
@zew14143 жыл бұрын
Great video, great info to have. 👍
@mongomongo172 жыл бұрын
if theres a rebuild kit ,replace the broken parts ,and see if it still works
@bowler03285 жыл бұрын
Is the Icon 3/8 longer or same length as the Pittsburgh Pro?
@hkk36565 жыл бұрын
Are you going to return it to harbor freight?
@john4kc5 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.
@ClientGraphics5 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.
@rond92745 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.
@MrSkinner165 жыл бұрын
Why show a chrome handle ratchet, then test a comfort grip? Why switch ratchets?
@ClientGraphics5 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.
@troydennis85615 жыл бұрын
How about a test of the new Milwaukee hand rachets for future videos
@carsandguitars70645 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.
@southpawhammer86443 жыл бұрын
I've been replacing my Pittsburg tools will icon tools.
@cbmech25635 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.
@ClientGraphics5 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.
@austinheard60745 жыл бұрын
I like how you showed us the gears
@Hokiealum995 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.
@nobody46345 жыл бұрын
Well said!!!!!
@paulg21005 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.
@adamlynch91534 жыл бұрын
OGgator Trapper Payless went bankrupt
@miguelledezma13794 жыл бұрын
Only americans buy snap on. You dont see snap on on latin countries
@semiprofessional84704 жыл бұрын
@@miguelledezma1379 I believe you.
@charlieretherford5 жыл бұрын
Stress test the long teckton 3/8 ratchet please
@ClientGraphics5 жыл бұрын
The internal parts should be the exact same as they have the same rebuil/repair kit.
@brian_youtube5 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_youtube5 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_youtube5 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_youtube5 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_youtube5 жыл бұрын
@Joe Figueroa You might want to have a look at this video recently posted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2W6nq19hLCCfM0
@nothingpromised25695 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.41905 жыл бұрын
Nothing Promised that slightly annoyed me, cause why.
@nothingpromised25695 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
@rey34685 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
@osvaldo83935 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
@rey34685 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.
@maximagmhondafan88925 жыл бұрын
@RCMOTO seriously, it can
@osvaldo83935 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
@rey34685 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.
@androidken2 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.
@SnD3404 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.
@ClientGraphics4 жыл бұрын
I personally use the SuperLube oil in most of my finer tooth ratchets
@superdave103harley5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see the icon versus the Pittsburgh pro
@ClientGraphics5 жыл бұрын
Done, video was put out on my channel here kzbin.info/www/bejne/goCtdaOimbxggrs Enjoy!
@josephcirelli96425 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!
@allanb32225 жыл бұрын
As long as they have it in stock they will swap it out, easy pessy.
@MyJburns4 жыл бұрын
Would have been great if you had done a comparison with another brand such as Snap-On.
@sugargoldy5 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
@exexpat113 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.
@osvaldo83935 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
@scorpius7jeremiel5005 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. 👏👏👏👏
@myshots1015 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.
@samphillips89595 жыл бұрын
Doesnt it say on the package do not drop in oil though
@ClientGraphics5 жыл бұрын
The only thing I saw on the non-flex head was "Do not immerse in Fluids" 90 tooth
@Mechaniclyfe5 жыл бұрын
Looks like my snap on ratchet , I’m still curious who manufacturers these for harbor freight . 🤔
@MajorWeakness5 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-we3rb3 жыл бұрын
A chain is only as strong at its weakest link. Surprised the flex part didn’t snap or anything
@simonnather40535 жыл бұрын
310 nm ? and broke ?
@_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.
@MrYogurtMan242 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!
@prior8t20005 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...??..
@wolfhound1a5 жыл бұрын
Hey which store had the icon. Chula Vista won't have them until next week
@nathanielbonde771611 ай бұрын
I wish Harbor freight would make a locking flex head ratchet
@pudermcgavin44625 жыл бұрын
That's the best failure you can ask for quick rebuild and boom
@Lycon7219953 жыл бұрын
Did J.J. Abrams direct this?? "MORE LENS FLARE!!!!!!"
@anthonyguess55285 жыл бұрын
Looks like a good buy for the average homeowner slash General vehicle maintenance
@docfate5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a good value for the money..
@robwalters96955 жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna get me one of those flex heads
@ham54832 жыл бұрын
Are you an engineer?
@thehvachacker5 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.
@chemicalspore5 жыл бұрын
I love the editing in the beginning. Bad ass. 🤜🤛
@bwest-yq3uc5 жыл бұрын
Icon tools... will stick with my older set of snap-on
@switz115 жыл бұрын
Sure, but what if you were buying new today? Icon is getting rave reviews.
@BrownieJer17385 жыл бұрын
When do they come out? Has anyone seen them at their own stores?
@scottyhamilton25505 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.
@quiksol5 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.
@BrownieJer17385 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..
@ProjectAnubisUSA5 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...
@grantv23135 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Impressive ratchet.
@knuckle_dragger5 жыл бұрын
When will they hit the stores????
@dalebowen24055 жыл бұрын
Starting now,full line will be end of month,and there after with revisions.