Lowes vs. Home Depot - Discounted Tool Challenge

[@allenpeachy3987]

John it's time to buy a "homeowner" tool kit at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Faily Dollar and use the tools to do a build video. Call it the "Dollar Build Challenge".

[@Brandon_Jarvis]

Let’s get this going!! Would love to see what they come up with

[@IT_Dinosaur]

What - No Festool or $5000 planer!? John would think he'd died & gone to hell. 😆

[@tannerwest6823]

I love this idea. It’s actually very possible too. I’ve seen many tools in the dollar stores. I actually bought a cheap 3/8”ratchet and socket set from Family Dollar a few years ago to keep in my vehicle for emergencies. 12 bucks and it has helped me out many times.

[@matthewallen5994]

Yes! I absolutely love this idea @johnmalecki definitely should do this! We are all subscribed so you should be able to afford it! 😂

[@Lolliegeethatsme]

Great idea!

[@daltonm4654]

Alumni of AW Beattie here. Been watching your videos for a minute. They literally built their curriculum for the shop students to build a fully livable home. HVAC also gets in on it. John wasn't my instructor but I saw him and his students quite a lot. It's also strange to see the stores you go to. They seem quite familiar. Fantastic donation and video. They'll beat those tools to heck and back.

[@Natefirethemagnets]

Just a tip. If you make a shirt make sure you spell "aisle" correctly.

[@GaviLazan]

🤣🤣 Glad SOMEONE noticed that besides me.

[@KennnyClearIt]

They spelt Aisle wrong in the video, they spelt it Isle

[@andrewsawesome]

It's at 17:46

[@Ord3ith]

“Islands in the Lowes, that is what we are...” :D

[@bartmanmartinez]

Freakin Nerds!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tydiaz731]

“Phil you son of a bitch “ 😂😂😭😭 gets me every time

[@SnowRite32]

They need to make a shirt with that on it.

[@BrandonCabanillas]

I'm glad you're doing something nice to help out the kids. Keep it up

[@jmorv8866]

Great job to John and Sam for the much needed donation, and it isn't even Christmas yet!

[@relbaneb2482]

Punchdown tool is used in internet drops to wedge and cut the data wires into a connector.

[@kaliden1]

was looking for this reply. It was a Klien as well so that was a good price. Had mine for YEARS, but havent needed in a long time at this point

[@nickyt3269]

IMO thats the best punch down for the money. getting it on sale is a dream, but if you dont do comm, its kinda useless

[@bloodred255]

if you want good 'discount furniture' consider driving around the day before trash day to see if anyone put out anything they want to get rid of, sometimes you get stuff thats almost useable which means you can get alot of material out of it to make something usable.

[@bAc0nBoY755]

A more extreme version of this is at the end of a semester in a college town

[@402outdoorzx5]

This would have make absolutely zero sense to make a vid like that on this channel😂

[@DirtBoyTrucker]

Such an awesome thing you did there John! This is the best thing you've done so far! And to add those extras from the pallets was the ultimate topper. This country needs hard workers, trades people like engineers, carpenters, heavy equipment operators, and general laborers and you my friend are making that education way more possible. Seriously, I wish more content creators would do things like this wether it's music, art, automotive or trades. Thanks for being the difference!

[@nickprice7752]

I love the channel, all your channels actually but I’ve gained a new level of respect for you after this one. It takes a good dude to go out and spend money like that to help the youth. Awesome job guys

[@timothyblack6972]

Skil makes a 40 volt worm saw, it takes two 20 volt batteries, I used to have it at my Lowes store, but now I think its online only.

[@jordanhart9708]

I was just scrolling down, going "Who's going to tell this man about the TrueHVL?"

[@thedmuppet]

Punchdown tool is for low voltage phone/ethernet wiring. You use it to punch down the twisted pairs inside ethernet/cat5/6 cables to a punchdown panel.

[@DJDevoCC]

Metabo HPT makes a worm drive circular saw, I bought one for my dad and he really enjoys it. The saw came with a cord adapter for the battery slot. So it can be 36v Battery Powered or Corded.

[@1steelcobra]

DeWalt also has a 60V worm drive, the DCS577.

[@CantankerousDave]

All their 36V tools take that AC adapter. Pretty handy thing.

[@TurinAlexander]

When they are coming out with a new version of something, you can get a great deal on the old version still in stock. I picked up a Kobalt leaf blower (with battery and charger) for seventy bucks at Lowe's a couple years ago, it was 50% off. The new version of the same blower now runs about $180.00. I wasn't even there for a leaf blower, but that such a good deal I couldn't pass it up. Nothing wrong with it at all, still works fine.

[@cheerioabomination]

I worked at a pawn shop until recently and we had all sorts of power tools (Dewalt, Milwaukee, Ridgid, Snap-on etc) that were new in box for insane deals. Not sure if that's something every pawn shop does but it may be worth a look...

[@matty_isthemotto]

Most likely stolen

[@cheerioabomination]

@@matty_isthemotto Possibly. However all items we purchased were reported to the police daily including serial numbers and other details. so if anything popped up as stolen it would be picked up by the local PD. That isn't a fool proof way to do it as the item has to be reported as stolen. But after the hold period if it hasn't been picked up then we were allowed to sell.

[@helema23]

@@matty_isthemotto or bought at an insane discount only to sit in an alcove , garage or closet for a few years before they decided they really did not need it. to this day there are still brand new items in the closets at my grandparents home that my grandfather amassed over the years discount hunting, hes been dead for almost 10 years, some of that stuff is 20 years old or more and still in its packaging with the price stickers on them.

[@glenngordon91]

Kobalt tools are not being discontinued. They are expanding their power tool line by adding more benchtop tools and more corded and cordless tools. They are pushing out kobalt hand tools but expanding power tools. Try em and you might be surprised by that blue boy price point beats Milwaukee and dewalt and from my experience kobalt 1/4 24v impact out performs Milwaukee 1/4 18v impact

[@atsimas]

Build them also a wooden /metal /plastic (oh that caramel colour is really nice) charging hub and store for the various batteries. This will add more value than you think.

[@feron450]

Love that you donated all this to help kids learn trades it’s amazing

[@legoalert33]

Buffers get discounted this time of year because they are a summer time item for automotive people and they don't want to carry the stock over the winter

[@1pcfred]

Yeah ain't too many trying to buff out that rock hard frozen wax in the winter.

[@aaronlandry3947]

Impact punch down tool is for Ethernet and POTS lines to terminate wires on fittings.

[@fnsmike]

And unless you run network cable all day every day $40 for a brand name punchdown tool is a ripoff

[@KodiakWoodchuck]

​@@fnsmikeI will say the 10$ Amazon one I have is not as good as my dad's fluke that I used working for him. The cheap one mishits like 1/3 times. But it's not enough of an annoyance to justify an expensive one for the one project I used it on in my house.

[@seanypatpatterson]

"I love Home Depot" "This Lowes Sucks" Lowes proceeds to destroy HD the entire damn video. Lol. Good job for staying honest.

[@FalenAnjel2]

An air inflator isn't a bad idea depending on the trade. Pressure test your line (other than PVC) up to 15-100psi.

[@sewerrat7612]

Always good to have just to get to next job incase of flat.

[@mariofaurrieta6456]

Real i use my Milwaukee tire inflator almost too much but then again my companys work trucks aren't very well maintained ​@sewerrat7612

[@jakechef994]

❤ love this one but if anyone out there is looking for on sale power tools Lowe's will always have better deals in store, home depot has great online deals but they like to pull items that haven't sold and sell them on pallets where as Lowe's primarily unload hand and power tools with clearance tags directly to the customer, the CEOs of each company have decided to handle their overstock and returns differently

[@jayfurnas-campbell4391]

John, Sam and the guys! Good on you to help our future makers! It’s good to see that you are promoting trade work! Love your videos! Awesome job!

[@FlyboyHelosim]

Plot twist: the 'original' prices were inflated to make it seem like the discounted prices were better than what they actually were. LOL

[@NoWr2Run]

100%

[@brothersgarage3748]

Sometimes yes but I got a milwaukee heated winter jacket with battery charger for 160 on clearance when they sell for 390 canadian.

[@CantankerousDave]

I have an almost full set of Metabo HPT 18v tools and batteries (and a couple 36v tools and multivolt batteries) bought on clearance from the local Lowe's for 75% off each.

[@Chad-qe6yv]

My favorite thing is when a beef product says it's grass fed to make the yuppies feel good about eating it. Every calf is grass fed until it ends up at the feed lot and they pump it full of corn to fatten it up. Now if it says grass finished then that is when it didn't go to the feed lot.

[@KodiakWoodchuck]

It has a different flavor. It's a little bit gamey, I like it at least for steaks.

[@Chad-qe6yv]

@ but the beef sticks said grass fed beef which is all beef

[@DavidStruveDesigns]

The fact that you guys still have trade schools is friggin AMAZING!! They've basically all vanished from the UK sadly, as have all the trade classes in regular schools. I think you have to wait until you hit college and go to a trade-based college or ones that provide trade courses. Luckily my town's main college provides a nice variety like construction-specific courses, electrical, plumbing, as well as apprenticeships. It's just a shame you can't get an earlier start or get to try out various ones in school to find something that suits you, where you don't have to commit to multi-year expensive courses.

[@Deja117]

Something worth noting, is that stores can sell something for any price and then mark it down later. So I am glad to see you guys were also checking prices online. You never know when they're going to try and pull a fast one on you. :)

[@spinaxchin]

I've got that Ridgid circular saw kit. Awesome deal with an 8ah battery.

[@hueofpurple]

As someone who works for Lowe’s, you went bargain hunting at the perfect time. There was a big reset of cordless power tools which means tons of clearance items.

[@Chris_K_907]

Ollies Bargain Outlet for sure , some low key awesome tool deals

[@harlanborders943]

Yes sir man got to hit the clearance rack every trip. Got a trunk full of tools for 50 percent off. Once went in for saw blades that were on sale as so walked out with a Bosh rotary hammer drill normally 300$ for 149$ so you never know drill’s and impact kits for 70$ normal 169$ Milwaukee and Makita can’t pass them up

[@lordporterhouse2604]

They aren't discontinuing the Skil 12v. They are updating the batteries and most of the tools came with the older model. That line is surprisingly solid, especially compact recip saw and oscillating tool.

[@tannerwest6823]

Agreed. The one handed recip saw is awesome! Just as good as the M12 Fuel. The only difference between them is that the Skil has a soft start trigger feature where it starts off kinda slow when the trigger is pressed but then it picks up to full speed right after that. I guess it’s just a safety feature but it’s not a big deal. Skil has the same performance at half the price.

[@jamesray9009]

with the battery adapters just find the best cheap battery and then go crazy .. Ive been weeding out diffrent brands for years trying to stay in good tools that work with as many batteries as possible

[@Tumbbi]

21:12 what is panic button?

[@John_Schmitt]

I’m assuming it locks down the building and/or alerts the police in the event of an active shooter.

[@onefastslimjim]

Probably also puts the shop on alert if there’s a major accident with one of the students.

[@audioholic850]

I used to work at Home Depot, and one time, a guy was shitting his pants while walking down the back aisle. Ultimately, the back isle was covered in human shit and my poor manager had to clean it up.

[@javakitsune]

I snagged a Dewalt 20v XR 1/2" Hammer/Drive Drill, 7.25 Circ Saw and Osc Tool for $77 (tools only, no batteries, chargers or case) They were old displays from the power tool section.

[@mariomicallef8266]

I can't say enough what a brilliant thing you just did, so selfless of you. I'm sure those tools will be greatly appreciated and who knows you may getting some new subscribers coming your way. Once again, well done....

[@matt.ja90]

Great respect for you & your team John. Well done and congratulations on your channel success so far. It's great to see that you're using this platform to promote a worthy cause.

[@ScottayH29]

Lowes stores coming in CLUTCH on this challenge! Love it!

[@nickalft6352]

I use the impact tool all the time. Its used to punch down Phone lines on 66 and 110 block. Also used to punch down data cabling in network termination points.

[@randallthomas5207]

Twenty years ago, I had the Lowe’s and Home Depot “hub” stores for the area within a mile of my house. Both of which were open 24/7. And, I was working as the site supervisor for a large home builder. I would hit them on Saturday mornings at around 0500. They put all of the clearance tools out Friday night, or Saturday morning, on the night shifts. So, I went in early and scored big constantly. I had a stock of tools, and accessories, which I would sell to the guys on the sites.

[@Shawn-fw6uf]

The impact punch down tool is by Klein tools, it’s an electrician’s tool. It’s used to cut done the wire and then contain the wire into a jack.

[@jeraldraulerson9354]

I got a craftsman planer for $80 and 6" jointer for $65 at Lowes. Great finds

[@javakitsune]

I snagged some old functional displays of Dewalt 20v XR 1/2" Hammer/Drive Drill, 7.25 Circ Saw, Osc Tool for $77 (didn't include batteries or chargers, bare tools only)

[@steelsunpi]

The stores are inconsistent depending on how bad their managers are. There are three Lowes near me, only one has a half way decent "back aisle" , and it's barely half way decent. None have lumber cull. The 4 Home Despots are better, but it's a wild guess at what will be in the discount aisle. 1 usually has good cull lumber, 2 medium, last one never has anything.

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Yeah, the Home Depot stores here in California have multiple clearance sections, usually one for each major department. Sometimes you do see some Crazy discounts, but sometimes it'll say "clearance" but it's basically the same price so you really gotta pay attention. 😅👍

[@Kalleion]

At Home Depot if the sticker has a "Was" price listed then it's clearance and discounted, if it's a yellow tag with no "Was" then the product is being discontinued from stores but hasn't been discounted yet. If the sticker says "New lower price" the product is staying around but did have a price reduction.

[@dalton1824]

Home depots dewalt 20v chainsaw for 89$ right now is a crazy deal.

[@pgh_stealth3723]

I do this for a living! I’m also local to Pittsburgh. Love to challenge on guys one day! Me shopping versus your whole crew!

[@learning6253]

Good deal. We need more people with the skills to build. Continued success gentlemen!

[@wtalkington1]

I generally also find Home Depot has a lot of discounts you can only get online for power tools, especially combo kits. Got most of my power tools that way 40 to 50 percent off.

[@bliska8434]

You absolutely need to check the prices against other stores, 99% of the 'discount' prices are at or sometimes above the normal price or only 5-10% off the price of other stores while listed for 50+% off. stores will jack up the price for a single night before making the tags just so it looks like a better deal.

[@gabwom2297]

John! You can try to go to a flee market and see what they have in store for you!

[@NycXTool]

Believe it not Flex makes some of the Best powertools. At least the most powerful, they've been throughly tested.

[@johnathanbusha8919]

I once got a $120 set of ratcheting wrenches for like $20 because they had a stack of them in the clearance section for $60 and i found two that werent missing pieces and sold one on ebay for $100. Now i check the clearance every time i go in.

[@WestGeorgiaAirCooled]

That punch down tool is a nice piece of kit! I used one for a wiring project here last year, and it worked awesome. It is used for punching down Cat# ethernet cable into punch down plates. The professional way to run ethernet in your wall.

[@davekushman2363]

Every single time I go to Home Depot with my boss, I help load the cart and then when he’s in line for checkout I dash over to the clearance tools section and see if there’s any good deals. I’m a dewalt guy for my battery platform and I’ve been able to scoop up a 6.5 inch circ saw, hammer drill, stubby impact driver, orbital sander as well as a brad and finish nailer all for at least 40% off. I’ve had to purchase specific tools I was looking for on regular sales still when I needed them but it’s always worth looking at the clearance section first

[@roboman0516]

HELL YEAH MAN!!!!! Make content and help people. I love it!!!

[@GeneralNickles]

4:55 bit of an odd use of the Halo theme, but it's always nice to hear.

[@cripnite]

It’s Aisle. Isle is referring to an island.

[@mattk1693]

I'm a paint vendor for THD and travel around to 5 different ones in 2 different states. The clearance is by individual store and not across all of them. I'll go to one store and something is $90 and the next it's $18. Check EACH store if you can.

[@andrewsmith8727]

what a great video. Nice to see programs for the youngsters to work hard. wish i would have had people that led me in that direction when i was a teen instead of running around being a knucklehead lol

[@CyberManny23]

This is awesome! So happy to see the trade schools doing well!

[@underhandedjoe568]

I only have a lowes near me, and the biggest deal I've personally gotten was for a samsung bespoke glass front fridge, someone returned it and said it leaked. I bought it for 800 and some change when the fridge regularly went for 3000$ or more. It's the bougiest thing I own.

[@underhandedjoe568]

Also, the fridge is perfectly fine. No leaks or issues.

[@JUST_ONE_ID10T]

North of Pittsburgh in Armstrong county. They have Lenape tech. and they also build a trailer. They also have a welding class, Auto mechanics, Body shop, Machine shop as well as others. It's up in ford city pa 16226. There is another one south of Pittsburgh in Washington county off the spears pa exit off I70 as well.

[@MarkKelly1307]

Loved this idea for a video. Heading out to check the local back aisle. Cheers, Mark ETA: what a great idea for kids (trade school). They will come out of high school immediately ready to start their career and making some bank. Love that

[@levicool3526]

That was a very smooth transition to the add Also love chomps I like the original the most

[@markt492]

Nice finds guys. Just snagged a ridgid band saw myself for $100 the other day. 50% off.

[@randallthomas5207]

Best HomeDepot/Lowes deals ever were when they swapped clamp brands. HomeDepot went from Bessy to Jorgensen, and Lowes went from Jorgensen to Bessey, the same week both of them had clamps 60% off. I bought a shopping cart full of parallel jaw clamps from both of them.

[@a.rhoden7137]

Dudes watching other dudes shop for tools. This channel is awesome!

[@gregbutterfield3739]

Check out professional supply stores (like Ferguson, North Eastern plumbing etc) around Christmas. Usually stupid deals to be had.

[@bubby-un34benny-un46]

The king👑 of youtube is back and made another good video

[@DoctorKamino]

i'm not normally into charity runs, but a Trade School is a good place to go with this stuff. Also a good promo for younger viewers to see what they COULD sign up for instead of the ripoff that is university!

[@NGMonocrom]

I know you were just kidding John about wondering if these students would be upset if they got Ryobi power-tools. Heck, I still remember how happy, genuinely happy, the delivery guy was when he happened to stop by while you were filming and you tossed him a HART brand drill from your Wal-Mart pallet of tools. I'd be happy too! And, I know HART is a step below Ryobi. Both have the same parent company that set it up that way. Good, modern, cord-less power-tools that those students can use to learn skills that will help them get fantastic paying jobs a few years down the road? They're going to be very happy, they're going to be grateful. I frickin' _WISH_ such a school existed back when I was a younger man, and that there was a good-hearted soul like you who donated modern power-tools for students to work with, and learn their trade with. Maybe then I wouldn't have to rely on working two full-time jobs at barely above Minimum Wage to just have a decent life. Yes, I'm blessed. But I'm also sleep-deprived. If you're wondering if those students appreciate your generosity? Know that they absolutely do.

[@HeWhoSlayethCain]

I got myself a recip, circular, impact driver, drill, and oscillating tool, charger, and two batteries for less than $150 because they were clearanced at Lowes.

[@stephenbuckley9649]

Ok, I’m in! You guys are outside your minds!!!

[@markduggan3451]

That was an amazing thing you just did for the kids. Im glad I've subscribed, I wish I could do more.

[@tdata545]

OH, YEAH... I do know about this section in my Lowe's, our clearance section is terrible. Rarely of any value. I miss Menard's. NOW THAT STORE had a heck of a clearance section. Menard's is the best of the big three. Sadly they like to stay up north and I now live in Mississippi.

[@jimmckay2337]

Gotta love you and the team’s philanthropy. ❤

[@Trebuchet48]

15:30: Home Depot to John, Sam, and all their customers: We think you are thieves and we hate you in general. Good luck finding one of the two employees we still have in the store to unlock it for you.

[@kevinstyles1991]

Love this video idea. Also love seeing you give back at the end. Well done!

[@Wolfnstone]

9:18 oh grass fed beef. I thought you said all grass 😂😂

[@thomasjarvis3608]

coming from the UK its mental how much the 2 big stores look like our 2 biggest DIY stores, Home Depot looks like B&Q, and lowes looks like Wickes

[@Stefi-P]

They needed to check out the packaged screws section at Home Depot to see if each bag had been opened a single washer stolen. THAT would make it identical to B&Q...

[@chuckh4553]

to be fair, we all just kind of copy each others aesthetics at this point

[@smnkm4ehfer]

Tbh they're all probably owned by the same mega corporations. They are international conglomerates.

[@imnota]

Here in Belgium, we got Briko Depot which is literally everything the same as home depot, and in France they have Brico Depot (yes same but with a C) which is the same but red instead of orange. Literally same signs, logos, fonts, etc

[@MikeD0162]

@@Stefi-P LMAO. Was in a HD 2 days ago getting a couple of screws and yes one of the packages was missing 1 screw. Happens in states too.

[@marthapotter8283]

You are a very generous man. Keep it up!!

[@johnnyb95678]

For the kids! Awesome!

[@zoeyann424]

could be interesting to check out surplus/salvage places... 380 warehouse in murraysville & surplus city in altoona or morgantown if youre up for a drive. both have lots of stuff

[@michaeladams4381]

So if you wait for black friday you could get a big tools kit in a box for around 500 with all you need to start i love the dewalt one

[@04williamsl]

The "Back Wall" where I come from we generally call the "Whoopsie" aisle. Or, it's what we call the discounted food section that's about to go off or a box that's got a tear in it that they can't normally sell so discount it. They're all over, although normally my local DIY shop doesn't have anywhere near as many discounted items as this or at such great discounts, so you're lucky to have even found them!

[@Nobleintentco]

You guys should do a video shopping at Direct Tools Factory Outlet. There appears to be one just outside of Pittsburgh. Crazy deals on factory reconditioned Ryobi and Ridgid. They even have Ryobi stuff that HD doesn’t carry.

[@derekwest2]

Lowes has a bunch of craftsman v-series stuff on clearance right now. 3 pack of ratchets is 59.99. Taiwanese made

[@mikebald]

Be VERY careful when shopping at the clearance section. I've lived in a few states and checked on these while living there and I've encountered multiple items that were MORE expensive than the ones on the shelf and the "was" price was WAY off. Happened at both Lowes & Home Depot. . . store workers didn't really care.

[@Jack-Fleming]

What is this strange obsession with battery tools? Some I undrstand, but 80% is cheaper, stronger and last longer with a power cord.

[@matthewallen5994]

@johnmalecki Donating those tools to a local trade school was absolutely awesome!! I was wondering what you were gonna also do with all those tools from the pallet videos. Man you are such an amazing human being, giving back to people who cant afford new tools truly shows how generous you are and i am so proud to be a #johnmalecki fan and supporter of one hell of a woodworker!! 👏Thank you @johnmalecki for being such a badass and just straight up awesome f**king dude!! 😀 I hope I can be half as good of a woodworker as you 🫵 someday! 😀❤️👍

[@cliffordmaynard6559]

Great job guys, donating is awesome

[@rasu5710]

The clearance section at Lowe's should always be on one of the aisles leading to receiving. They also tend to refresh the tools area the same time every year.

[@rasu5710]

Also another thing you can do is talk to the manager, they will usually take up to 50% more off the price shown just to get the items out the door sooner.

[@Mberta27]

I had absolutely no idea you were from the Pittsburgh area

[@jnsmoparable]

A+ on this Video Fellas and thank you for donating to a Local trade School we have to keep the trades Alive 😎👍

[@stevenking997]

that was a solid video, proud of you john!

[@leslieapplegate65]

WIN!!! I love the Vo Tech schools - Mike Rowe would be proud of you!! (You should do a video with him....)

[@bradybailey7110]

Hey John, I am local to you and would be more than willing to give you an old aluminum boat I have on my property. I’d love to see it in a flex seal video