TOP 5 TOOLS I REGRET BUYING

[@modernneanderthal6970]

I'm a field service heavy mechanic. I absolutely love my Milwaukee 3/8" and 1/2" guns and just ordered a Milwaukee 1" gun. I have PTO on board air but my Milwaukee stuff has taken the lead usage and hasn't let me down. My only regretted purchase was a new Cornwell Pro Series box because a month later I was promoted to field service

[@Sagittarius-88]

There's 2 types of 1/2 inch impact guns on the market....Ingersoll Rand, and everything else. I stopped buying everything else years ago.

[@charleswebb7155]

I owned this impact in this video. Ended up trading it right back in for the 1/2 monster lithium snap on battery impact. I also went to cornwell and Ingersoll rand air tools. I don’t think anyone should use any thing other than ingersoll air tools. Cornwell impacts are actually manufactured by ingersoll which is awesome.

[@RedesCat]

I have the stubby 1/2 inch IR air gun and it packs a punch for its size

[@joshuadraper1534]

Chicago pneumatic ain't no slouch or Air Cat

[@ShamelessTR]

I would put my Aircat impacts up against anything else. Even IR.

[@TreYay83]

@@ShamelessTR even 3 years down the line? Air cat is good but they just don't have the long life that ir has. I got a buddy I've worked with for 4 years and he's on his 3rd air cat

[@MaxPower_Designs]

For the butane torch if you want a bigger/hotter flame just unscrew the tip base at the plastic collar and run it bare. It has the same flame as compact “gun” style. I have the same from Wurth definitely a rebranded tool.

[@dvdgmz]

Bro switching the air line to a bigger adapter made a world of difference in the compressor tools. I was so disappointed in my impact gun and was about to get rid of it. Switched the adapters to a bigger size and damn. Glad I didn’t get rid of it

[@allanb3222]

Yeah a high flow 1/4" fitting will make a huge difference.

[@joshuaquick5511]

Talking about, for example, a C fitting vs a D fitting? I recently got a new one and it is weaker than my original

[@fomoco300k]

Riv-nut installer works great in a factory setting in my experience. Can’t even imagine using it in an automotive shop. Very limited access. On the other hand, for $70 and it comes with all those packs of hardware, one could probably at least make his $70 back by using it here and there. But then there’s the issue of it taking up space in the tool box. If you had your own shop with a tool storage it would be shelf-worthy for occasional use. My two cents.

[@jacksonadams3267]

You don’t regret buying your $50,000 dollar toolbox ?

[@SynicalBeats]

Why in the world would anyone regret that?

[@kylesonsalla7620]

Need some place to put all the tools... Rather buy a nice one once than replace cheap ones over and over as they wear out. I started with a Masterforce box, and it was ok for a year ish then started coming apart with all the drawers full. Had my snap on box for 10 years now and it works just as well as the day the dealer dropped it off.

[@PHXGlock]

I tell all the young guys not to go crazy on the Tool Box, A lot of the New Built Dealerships are using built in Tool Boxes, Most of the Mercedes and BMW dealers are Using a Built in Box system to Meet Auto Hause standards, however I notice a lot of the newer Toyota, Nissan dealers are going to this. I have a Orange Snap-On 1032 with a Hutch and a Side Cab at Home now ufff

[@HunGredy]

That question comes from our logarithmic intuition on numbers when comparing big numbers to small ones. But prices and buying expensive things doesn't work like that. Just because I buy a house that costs $100,000, that doesn't mean I shouldn't consider buying something useless for $50, because then that's $50 spent on nothing, which is still money spent and going out of my wallet. Most people who can buy a toolbox for that much usually are able to do so because they don't waste small amounts of money on useless things and don't think "well this costs $1,000 so $3 is nothing compared to it". We even have a common phrase in Hungary that goes "who can't appreciate the small, don't deserve the big". You need to think in absolutes, and not relatives, avoid comparing different orders of magnitude. When I buy an expensive Stahlwille socket set for example, I won't buy the one that only costs $10 more if it only contains additional sockets I won't use. This is why many people get broke while still falling to the marketing strategy of "spending just a little more". It should never be an impulse but careful consideration, especially when buying expensive stuff. If the toolbox served him well, there's nothing to regret.

[@rickp.2770]

Yeah that's right if i were him i'd rather spend on quality tools than box and save money. This guy will be in debt for the rest of his life.

[@zokushatech]

The snap on dude rolled up one day with his normal truck and a second smaller truck, i asked him and he was like “oh everything on that truck is 50% off”, so i busted my ass over there, looked around at some sockets and such then BAM right there in the back, brand new pt850, price tag of $300! Damn right i bought it, and i love it

[@Rusiputki]

I know right?!!! The fact they can do this makes you realize nothing on that Snap-On truck is ever worth full price!

[@0x00zero]

and it won't knock loose tight fasteners so you still gotta get the electric-on-steroids or else the I-R

[@drshadowfan96]

I had the same issue with the angle drill, I swapped chucks to a low profile keyed Jacobs. Love it now, especially for stuff high up.

[@phillipbainbridge9107]

Absolutely right about the AP kit. Used it and liked it for where it can be used. It just needs to be reengineered. I have one of the huge Snap-on extractor sets and haven't had issues out of the ordinary. My preferred butane mini torch is one of those bernz-o-matic torches that come with the tips. Easy to use and cost effective.

[@POSSUM3K3]

I love my 1/2" Milwaukee Fuel. I'll take it over air 95% of the time, 1400 ft/lbs and dont have to deal with a hose in my way when I'm up on equipment.

[@kaosaepharn4326]

I have the 1/2” Milwaukee Fuel as well. I liked it at first because it was cordless but I’ve been using my air IR more lately because it just feels better in my hand.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

I got mine for $209 last year and came with a free M18 5.0 on deal.

[@craigbomer8962]

I've had a m18 1/2 gun for three years and it just pooped out on me. I took it apart and found out it had burned the end off of a large contact inside of the trigger. A new "electronics assembly" that includes the trigger runs about 120 bucks. I opted to order a new, next gen, bare gun for 200 off of Amazon.

[@lassaut6794]

You must be kidding me. You dont actually believe in Milwaukee's marketing wank when they say it has 1400 ft/lbs of torque do you? I find that very hard to believe seeing as how it cant even remove lug nuts fastened at 160 ft/lbs. I would love to see the proof of that outrageous number.

[@craigshelhammer5683]

@@lassaut6794 all depends on which model you have...and look up torque test videos here on youtube where they use torque wrenches at various ft lbs working up to,and past manufacturer specs...then use the impacts to break em loose...provided that model actually does manufacturer specs lol,some of the ones people love(looking at you dewalt)seem to not fare so well on those tests

[@rickprice407]

These were in all our toolboxes when I was in electronic and 2-way service. Worked OK for that and if you don't buy the fuel, even better. We used the Weller 80 W equivalent. In the field you can have no AC, but new inverters have taken care of that mostly.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

When you have a tool box so big you buy tools you think got stolen only to show up deep in the tool box at a later date , I have 3 of everything ! 😂

[@richardhamelin2671]

I've bought tools for my basement- garage - cottage but I'm always needing something something out of reach Please tell me I don't need to buy three of everything Milwaukee.

[@beeweezee9772]

Happens to me all the time lol

[@bigwrenchgarage1360]

I have five or ten 10 mm 1/4 sockets. Not sure how many, but I can always find one. I set 10mm socket bait traps (big magnets) around the corners of the garage next to the rodent traps. Every now and then I catch a 10mm.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Big Wrench Garage funny 😂, mine will be found by my family when they put me in a pine box !

[@colemanbonner]

I’m heavily invested in the m12 and m18 tools, and I definitely don’t regret the right angle m12 drill. It’s bailed me out on rusty exhaust manifolds when combined with the s/o super short m42 cobalt bit set

[@shadetreelife3670]

I was a heavy duty Cat Field Service Tech for over 25 years, total of 50 years as a Diesel Tech overall. I could outfit a whole shop with stuff I “had” to have! I know a lot of us could, lol

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

I can only comment on my circumstances. As a workshop manager of Australian mine engineering workshop, we work under extreme circumstances, both surface and underground. Our purchasing policy for suppliers is extensive, very complexed and detailed. In simplifying, all providers must supply 'proof of statement'. This involves submitting proposed supply equipment to our R&D division for extensive testing to failure. From here, the manufactor must prove the equipment failed within their submitted statement tolerances. Failure leads to loss of supply, future loss of availability of tender and possible supply suspension for 3 years. Pass and the supply contract is yours, allowing us access to the very best equipment available. Extreme ? Yes. Regarding air vs. battery. We cannot, and do not use battery powered equipment simply because extensive testing has revealed servere manufacturing defects and cannot be successfully certified intrinsically safe. Great vid, new sub. Greetings from Woomera, South Australia 👍👍🇦🇺

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Now that’s how you make sure a tool is the right tool! Thanks man🤘🏻

[@PaulsMechanics]

Don’t know what mine that would be at? I’m an aussie mine mechanic and we are supplied shit mate. I’ve actually been around a fair bit and actually haven’t heard this one before.

[@crazycarl00]

I'd think you can't use battery-powered tools in a mine environment because of internal sparking. This seems obvious.

[@jth1699]

Soon as you put intrinsically safe Into the spec you just deleted every known electric tool but maybe a few lights ...

[@bigwrenchgarage1360]

The complexity of the electric tool adds risk to failure without a doubt. But if your life and a $1billion process is not dependent on the tool working, then electrics are the way to go. I love air tools; their simplicity, power, and longevity. I have a full collection of air, but I still grab the electric ones to do the job. If i had to jump out a plane and my life was dependent on a tool working to fix the parachute, I'd grab the air (and check the tank first!).

[@shawndonnelly3917]

Glad to get some insight on the M12 right angle drill. Was debating between that and the 14.4 snap on. They seem to make install mudflaps 100x easier for PDI

[@suit1337]

I use my rivnut tool very rarely, but I'm happy to have one - if a thread wears out you can easily install a new one with just a drill and this tool - no welding, no thread cutting - but it is slow, and clumsy to use but I saved my ass multiple times

[@timtimtimmay4654]

Dead on with the air impact. I switched to the Ridgid line. Definitely strong enough for 99% of the work I do, and I'll break the air out if absolutely necessary. Bonus: Ridgid has lifetime warranty on the impact AND THE BATTERIES!

[@sianbrimons]

A few years late, but the rivet nut setter is a weekly use item for me. Collision tech of 18 years, i use the same one (Cornwell rebrand) for subframes, trunk floors, etc for several makes. The size doesn't effect me much, as I've got everything torn down pretty far for paint, spot welder access, etc. FYI to anyone this may help, there's Marson versions of this tool in the configuration of a regular old small hand riveter. Would be much more handy working in tight spaces. But i use lots of rivet nuts, great for all kinds of little weird project stuff too. Police pushbar strobe mounting, adding lighting to a tow truck, many many uses.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Have you tried the Milwaukee m12 soldering iron? I love mine, but I haven't tried using it on thicker gauge wire. Usually just 18-22 gauge wire. But it heats up in about 15 seconds. I love that thing.

[@410AutoTech]

I've been super tempted to buy it , but keep pushing it off. I know it's under $ 100 I believe.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

That may be one I’m gonna have to try...hell my snapon guy carries them, I’ll just trade in this stupid drill😂

[@danieltubbs458]

I have the Milwaukee m12 soldering iron as well and it cut through 10 gauge like a knife through butter. Highly recommend that tool, especially to anyone that is tired of blowing through all of that butane half way through the job

[@Biggbulls799]

The only snap on air tool I have is their 3/8 impact and I absolutely hate it. It has trouble breaking loose anything with a little bit of lock tight on it. It will not take the driveshaft off a 9.25 and all the other guys impacts don't even hesitate

[@sheep3854]

you can get a right angle rivnut tool and i've never struggled to get it in a small gap. Looks like a pop rivet plier

[@flatearthautopilot9892]

1400 ft. lb. impact wrench is super important for our RV stabilizing tow bars at the dealership. You’re so right about the air vs. battery :)

[@imreptar7038]

Those extractor bits are made by Erwin and everyone rebrands them. I have the Matco branded set of the exact set you have and I've never had a problem with them

[@istvanmeissler2238]

MOST Irwin stuff is not made in the US anymore and it is not what it used to be. Mostly junk now. That's my experience.

[@SynicalBeats]

I use my pt850 daily. I love it. I still haven't bought into the type of electric impacts yet. Also my butane solder iron works amazing but I believe I have the newer version. Maybe trade yours in.

[@kylesonsalla7620]

Try one for a week, you'll never want to drag an air hose again.

[@imeeducatediz7861]

Kyle Sonsalla which one do you recommend trying ? Send me the actual links of the top 3 you recommended I’m really trynna get one

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i have the butane soldering kit and i had the extractor set. i returned the extractor set after the first use. i was very disappointed with the extractor itself. it just wasnt hard enough and stripped the flutes with very little effort. the butane soldering kit was a great idea but it definitely isnt as good as it should or could be. most times i just grab the little turbo torch...fast easy and uses little butane.

[@scottpelletier6846]

My butane soldering iron sucks too. It's a 125watt same problems. I bought a mini torch with a 4 1/2" flame. It sucks too.

[@pzkpfwivfreak2473]

the new soldering iron actually works pretty good. i rewired,soldered and heat shrunk a whole 74 nova wiring harness with no refill, not bad

[@koorite.]

Great video. I recently purchased the 1/2 inch drive Milwaukee impact to replace my pneumatic one, and I have not used the air impact since. But I only had a $150 Aircat impact, not a $700 Snapon, so I don't regret buying it. Still keep it as a backup if anything happens to the Milwaukee or I forget to charge it haha.

[@89laxbro]

aircat is the way to go, snap on pneumatic tools are way overpriced

[@koorite.]

@@89laxbro I agree. Never had an issue with my Aircat, just wanted a cordless impact haha

[@dylanbland5993]

Your aircat will kick that 850 in the nuts. Lol

[@kttangos2871]

Battery tools are really replacing air tools. They’ve come a long way. Luv ingersoll rands w7152 Beast! But Milwaukee has such a line up(so many different tools) and 5yr warranty that i got the ir but went Milwaukee for the rest👍

[@turboflush]

The extractor set is a irwin set. Mine I bought from Matco.. but for some reason it came with right hand drills. I don't use it alot.. haven't broke any yet. Unf the wedge design can make the bolt tighter in the hole. Usually I use the harbor freight reverse drill bits and the screw just walks right out.

[@salbra30]

The butane soldering tool is the same as my portasol. There is a rotating heat adjustment on the end by the refill point.

[@PAK_shidfard]

I have the snap on air impact and I use my electric earthquake impact way more I like my air gun but man it struggles sometimes

[@adammorton9311]

Why the hell would you spend $87 on some drill bits! And then over $500 on an air impact gun.. never understood why people are so in love with snap on tools with their outrageous pricing.

[@readingrambo3058]

adam morton Most people don’t understand outside of mainstream hand tools snap on out sources many things or they are rebranded with a huge price increase.

[@Nothingtoya]

@@readingrambo3058 yup, the only stuff made in America are their hand tools. The rest of the stuff is typically made in China, give it 20 years, theyll be making everything in China and the prices wont come down at all.

[@jacquesdaoud4263]

Josh B I don’t think they will need 20 years

[@Nothingtoya]

Well, they're certainly working their way to it pretty fast.

[@jacquesdaoud4263]

@@Nothingtoya now they waiting for Trump and most of the big companies they don't want him to win and the minute he loose they going to run to China so if you like America vote for him

[@willardway3037]

Every tool has it's limitations. With that being said I still use my air tools over my battery operated ones. I don't regret buying any tools. As a life long fixer. I have tools that I bought when I was young and there are times the fit the bill better then any new tool out there.

[@readingrambo3058]

LOVE ❤️ my left hand “drill hog” brand bits from eBay made out of some alien shit, $30 eats anything I throw at them, lifetime warranty.

[@stephan4490]

I have the snap on exdl10, oem 45467 and the neiko 01923a sets and they are all identical, snap on does not make all their tools sometimes they rebrand, I also have the snap on shcp1a hose clamp tool and the mayhew 28680 hose clamp tool and the both are identical down to the makers marks.

[@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706]

Love your honest opinion on tools that don’t make you the money. I wouldn’t even want to add up all the tools I spent money on that didn’t measure up to what I thought they were or how much I would use them. Appreciate your opinion bro.

[@orange12v]

A work buddy had Snap on tee allen key set he used them on a grub screw it twisted up like a cork screw changed them in the van the new set twisted aswell I got out a rusty tobacco tin wiht even ruster (not snap on) allen keys in it put one in tapped it with a small hammer the grub screw came out no problem

[@RustyCarnahan]

I learned that the PT850 is an air hungry sumbitch. It does phenomenal, if you can keep it fed. And it's not pressure it needs, its flow. First thing I tried with mine was drilling out the air chuck fitting, and that did it a lot of favors. The compressor I had feeding it was plenty high enough, so I wasn't worried there. I finally ended up going with a 1/2" ID air hose, with Rygo fittings, and all I can say is WOW. After that, I was busting shit loose that one of the other guys 3/4" NitroCat couldn't move. So, the two big things with a PT850 in my eyes are this. 1. Keep it oiled 2. Feed it plenty of air, in CFM.

[@bighairycat]

I have the Milwaukee angle drill for drilling broken exhaust stainless steel bolts and use a 6ah battery and it is awesome for that. Also with left hand drill bits it's best to drill a small pilot drill so the bit bites and pulls the screw out.

[@nichalesprice818]

That's why ingersoll rand is the only air impact to use

[@brianfox1600]

A lot cheaper also then snap on my opinion better than Snap-on

[@nichalesprice818]

@@brianfox1600 my dad had an ingersoll rand impact for 20 years and gave it to me and I've been using it for 5 years and it's never been rebuilt and still just as strong as it was new so now all my air tools is ingersoll and I've never had a problem

[@Drew-cw7hs]

@@nichalesprice818 why buy air tools over electric?

[@nichalesprice818]

@@Drew-cw7hs oh no I hate air tools I use my dewalt more than anything but if you use air tools ingersoll rand

[@wcjcnc]

Harbor Freight Xtreme Torque 1/2” air impact is $130.00. Great wrench unless you’re more worried about the name on the tool than how well it works.

[@bigblock53]

Snap on im6100 was a crappy air impact. only lasted 3 days and died. Got it rebuilt and was still bad. Sold it to the mac guy and still have the ir231c for 22 years and never had it rebuilt.

[@chrisrandom1404]

I have an IR231C and absolutely LOVE it. It is just awesome. Has a permanent spot in my box.

[@mikepage2831]

I agree with you on the river nut tool. It works great when the room permits. I also ended up buying a regular 90 degree rivet tool for river nuts. Where space is more limited it works great. Eventually I’d like to invest in the pneumatic one

[@franksgarageandcustoms8321]

My soldering iron was great,i used it for years.one cell was enough to install a remote starter,which i did hundreds of. But it burned out. The mac lasted longer but the tips dont last and getting replacements was out of the question.

[@pentagonlandscaping]

Thing I like about air tools and more specifically impact wrenches is that they seem to last forever. I have a CP thats older than the hills and it still hammers away. I'd like to see how the battery operated ones tough over the years. After all they aren't very cheap, nor are they serviceable. Great video, thanks for the info!

[@lesgallivan4159]

Used a CP 1/2" impact , it had been bought in the 40s, sent back to the factory for a rebuild in the 80s , measured at 450 ft lbs torque

[@kylen.6742]

I use the 90 degree Milwaukee with a big cotter pin and emery cloth in between chucked into the chuck and and use it for sanding holes like on wheel bearing replacement before putting the bearing back in the hub. works awesome.

[@arilshagen8348]

I have an butane soldering iron that was working good. hot in 20 sec. But the knob on it broke after almost 10 years. I used it at work when i worked on cars too.

[@Spyke383]

I'm a road tech and the only air tool I keep on the truck anymore is a blow gun and my 1" impact. Electric tools are just a lot more convenient. Also if you are wanting a good butane soldering iron check out the power probe one.

[@jacobnunemaker7126]

Outside of it's crazy price, Milwaukee has a new 1 inch impact. Check it out.

[@Spyke383]

@@jacobnunemaker7126 I've been looking at it. Idk if I will buy one new but if I come across a used one I will definitely pick it up. Still will probably carry my air 1"

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Put them up on Craigslist and make your money back! It just happens. Everybody has leftover tools that they don't like or don't use. I still have old distributor adjustment wrenches (the bent type that are useless for anything else) and timing lights sitting around (and other stuff too). What can you do?

[@mythril4]

I work on industrial machines (i.e. Cranes, land drills, giant compressors and everything else),. A machine I love to death is the EDM Extractor Drill machine. I don't care what type or shape of metal is stuck in what hole for whatever reason, the machine will remove it. It will drill a hole straight through a ball bearing including the bearing balls without even winching. It will drill through Inconel super alloy metal effortlessly. Once you use one, you'll toss all the crappy extractors, reverse drill bits, all that. No Snap-On does not have these, it's beyond their realm.

[@leviholloway]

It isnt a "drill". Its just called an EDM. It's a machine that uses a tiny wire to erode metal using electricity while submerged. Not something that many people own.

[@mythril4]

@@leviholloway Portable EDM broken tap, drill bit, bolt, stud and reamer machine. No submersion required. Electrode head is mounted to a magnetic based so you can use it on most things, the electrodes are rigid and in many shapes and sizes. The people wasting money on a toolbox like that can get these machines. They are more productive and effective while not damaging the actual part. The machine averages $2000 and pays for it self quickly. EDM comes in many forms, wire EDM is awesome but not the same thing. This machine would be classified as "RAM EDM" instead, but portable and positional.

[@cerneysmallengines]

I work on garbage trucks a lot, and have to drill holes to mount stauff clamps so that the bolts have somewhere to go. The big m18 drill doesnt always fit, so I was going to get an m12 drill and get the right angle over the conventional style m12 drill. Would you say I should still get the right angle, or should I get the conventional style

[@RustbeltMechanic]

The m12 standard is quite a bit more compact over the m18. If it were me I’d go with the full m12 drill over the 90degree one and just be sure to get a nice set of jobber (short) bits

[@steverothgery3234]

I have the Milwaukee 1/2 and a new IR 1/2 I personally use my IR over the Milwaukee because it’s a lot smaller and lighter. I keep my Milwaukee in my truck so I can use it at home, on a trip, work, or practically anywhere. That’s the only thing Milwaukee has over air tools. I have Milwaukee stubbys and ratchets and they’re worth there weight in gold. In my personal opinion electric grease gun is the best electric tool ever made

[@tfr6]

I love my electric grease gun so much!

[@michaelstjohn6086]

What kind of grease gun are ya'll running?

[@steverothgery3234]

Milwaukee m12 and the dewalt 20 volt

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

I bought the Marson thread-sert kit and I've used that successfully a few times. I also have a PT850G i bought it rebuilt and haven't used it at all and im on my third tap and die set

[@largeonee]

i bought the Milwaukee M12 soldering iron. i have been up 12 feet in the air on a logging truck soldering in 10 degree weather. it heats up fast, decent battery life, the larger battery gives it a good base, i like it so well, i got one for the truck, and one for the shop. once you use this you will never look at butane again.

[@toolsmetals2148]

I never seen much use of that Milwaukee right Angle when applying to the automotive field do to the fact you could just get a side Angle adapter for either a hex driver or impact wrench and you wouldn't half to worry much about the performance because you know exactly how your impact wrench or driver or hex operates plus the head on the right angle is to big and wide the adapter is a whole lot more smaller

[@edmullins4519]

Well, the Milwaukee is a right angle drill first off and the SnapOn is electric Ratchet/impact, of course there would be no comparison

[@Ratkill9000]

Guys at my work use them often. Of course we work in the used cars department at our CDJR dealership, so we install mudflaps, running boards, covers, etc. So that right angle drill is nice to use.

[@scooz14]

I use the right angle drill for busted exhaust manifold studs

[@learningthehardway6186]

You should definitely have your dealer replace that soldering iron, something must be wrong with it. It is made by Portasol, and I have the portasol branded version (1/2 the price for exactly the same tool). It heats up within a minute and works fantastic.

[@howtowithcyan]

if yo want a good soldering iron that's portable look at the ts100 and ts80 i recommend the ts 100 because you can power if off of a lipo battery for days but the ts80 can be powered off a usb type-c power band it heats up in 40 seconds ruffly and you can get them on amazon for under $100.

[@howtowithcyan]

plus most butane soldering irons suck anyways

[@axeswrenches9005]

I work as a fleet mechanic for a fuel company primarily working on class 6 and up trucks. I absolutely love my pt850. Being in a heavy shop impact guns are a go to electronic cordless tools are nice but will not hold up to the abuse. For the foreseeable future at least in heavy truck repair air tools are here to stay.

[@countryboy4486]

Axes wrenches i can say thats not a true statement I work as a fleet mechanic as well and I hardly ever get my air tools out unless it’s a blow gun or a die grinder. I use Milwaukee m18 and m12 cordless tools never had any issues unless something was actually extremely rusted in place.

[@axeswrenches9005]

@@countryboy4486 I don't know what fleet your working on but the smallest thing I touch is a one ton van. The largest class 8 tractor trailers. The reliability isn't there. If your stuff works great, but in a heavy repair shop it's been my experience they don't last as long period....

[@countryboy4486]

Axes wrenches the smallest I work on is freighter m2 style chassis and the largest is class 8 tractors and been using cordless for the last 2 years with no issues

[@xavierpendrag0n]

Still use Napa extractors, cheaper riv nut installer from Ram Tool (looks like a rivet gun), use chuck style Milwaukee right angle adapter on my drill (Milwaukee) as well as various chuck style extensions all 1/4 drive, Milwaukee right angle ratchet drive in 3/8 is great, and by far the Milwaukee 1/2 inch impact is one of the most impressive tools I have. Use Harbor Freight torque sticks to control it. It will snap grade 8 bolts too easy.

[@wolleysegap9740]

They'll always be a place for air tools in my opinion. No dead batteries, no replacing batteries. Half the cost as well. Cordless is fantastic, don't get me wrong. But them replacing air tools completely. Never.

[@MrMcluvin1988]

on the soldering iron. i have the same one i am a 12 volt tech.i have to 100% disagree i had to have mine replaced because the first one was like how you explained,but my replacement has been going hard for the last 2 years i get at least a 45 mins of run time if its taking to long to heat up the tip may be damaged inside and when doing heat shrink you gotta run that curved slip on piece to it reflects the heat. and it takes about 5 mins to heat up. but great videos bro keep up the great work!

[@Daedalus_UK]

Blow some air through the tip to clean debris from platinum strip.

[@micahcarey3042]

I regret my craftsman spline drive socket set. I thought the through hole design was awesome when I bought it but i wish I hadn't bought it more often than I'm glad I bought it

[@matthewrinehart2367]

Really enjoyed your reviews. Succinct and well spoken. I was really looking forward to the Milwaukee right angle but found it had the fallbacks you stated plus it was sold with the compact battery separately.

[@Jursaw]

That milwaukee right angle drill is a beast! It can fit it in tight spots a normal 1/2” full size cordless drill wont fit.

[@laukc7085]

Snap on doesn’t make that impact. Sioux makes it. Snap on owns them, but you can get a Sioux branded gun for 350 bucks. The extractor set is made by Irwin I believe and yes the bits do go dull quite fast. I bought that same riv nut installer from Cornwell for the same application you were talking about and was also disappointed that it doesn’t fit.

[@connorwar2356]

big fan of snap on tools here. snap on drillbits, taps, allen keys...they arent made of unobtainium, but cost a bit more than if they were. they have files for $20 a piece which is absolutely bonkers unless youre getting a 12" precision file made in the states. at work we make the machines that process ridgid pipe wrenches from raw casting to ready to paint, and snap on old school pipe wrenches are cast in the same foundry and finished on the same machines as ridgid, in the same factory, but they cost twice as much. never seen someone wear a pipe wrench out except plumbers

[@erikbogart676]

Milwaukee has a corded right angle drill called the close quarters drill. It sucks its corded, but what is worse after the first two models the cord comes out the backside on the bottom which reduces the distance that you can actually get it in between. the first two Versions it comes out directly from the bottom so it doesn't up any more room. I've got four of them that I've found over the year's if id find them. I just recently decided to put two of them up for sale . People who know about the old style, try and buy them instantly. because they really are the tightest Close Quarters drill you can get with any strength in a right angle.

[@rziem420]

Bro, power probes version of your soldering iron kicks ass. I used my buddies at work, and everytime I borrowed it. I always told myself " I gotta get this"

[@elmoz71ls15]

The only advantage to the PT850 in our shop was color, we have a guy that’s nuts about the snap on green. He got one in green, it stays at snap on’s warranty center more than his box. My 2235TiMax IR gun has been going strong for almost three years.

[@neildidit]

The extractor kit looks like the one all the brands have there sticker on. Broke or stripped more extractors then screws removed. The soldering iron. I've had good luck with it but only repairing a wire or 2. Also theirs a shorter heat tip that actually works for the heat shrinks.

[@danieltubbs458]

I have the Milwaukee m12 soldering iron and it cut through 10 gauge like a knife through butter. Highly recommend that tool, especially to anyone that is tired of blowing through all of that butane half way through the job like you are

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Yep def gonna have to try that one

[@mikemiller4838]

Have the Milwaukee and love it

[@gatesj777]

@@RustbeltMechanic Weller we’re originally soldering iron people… I have one of their butane irons and it’s great…

[@matthewluttrell9413]

Find it weird that the butane soldering iron fell short. I've got a little off brand one that has up in~30 seconds for small wires and in a minute it's fully heated up, it's also a very good heat gun

[@smitty90100]

Sounds like someone doesnt k ow how t use that soldering iron....turn the heat setting up on the bottom....works great. Use it every day in an industrial setting all day long

[@johnhunter4465]

skyviewproductions I agree i have the portasol.. which is who makes it for snapon.. never had a problem with mine.

[@rockstarcharters]

Mine heats up FAST, I can solder 12/14 gauge in under a minute from fire up. I had the older portasol one for years. I replaced it with the new snap on one which works great, but it sucks to get lit with the pezo. Maybe you got a dud?

[@enchantedwenis4994]

The extractor set you’re speaking of is great as long as you take your time. You’re right in the the bits break easily but my Snap On guy always replaced them for me. But yes, it is a finicky tool set set, but I have removed broken and stripped bolts and screws with the left handed drill bits alone without having to use the extractors.

[@sjohnsneddon]

I have a similar Rivbut kit. But I bought it for fixing Lagging panels and light fab. It's really horses for courses. Perhaps the 90deg head would work better for you.

[@billypat3256]

I use the soldering iron, and don't think it takes long at all to heat up. There is a dial for heat, maybe you have it all the way down.....?

[@johnodum6486]

I personally like the riv nut installer. I work on a lot of equipment with more room. I also have the kind like the old style riveter. Works better in tighter automotive applications

[@AppalachianDIY]

What are you using now to sauder? I have been using a power probe butane kit for awhile but it also seems to take forever to heat up wires enough to melt solder

[@brendenwaggy4862]

Must say I absolutely love my 1442 rivnut setter, but I work mainly on heavy duty trucks, so I have a lot more room to use it most of the time...howdy to you from a mechanic from Dayton!

[@kaytlynnelowe1716]

The beauty of Snap On tools is they have a part exchange policy, if you aren't happy with a tool or something better comes out the. You can use your old tool to pay off some of the cost of the new tool. Snap On tools that I use regularly have almost never let me down, the next time the van comes around I can exchange them without having to spend money on fuel Myself, the same can not be said of other tool manufacturers

[@Spectt84]

Too bad you can't combine the right angle screw gun, and the rivnut tool, and end up with a right angle rivnut tool.... 😜👩‍🏭🚘

[@mikebrost286]

You mean like this $20 from HF? If you're too lazy for the part where you can drill a hole, put a nut and washer on the end of a rivnut and install these with any impact/drill/ratchet in the world... www.harborfreight.com/45-piece-threaded-insert-riveter-kit-1210.html?cid=paid_google|||1210&gclid=Cj0KCQjw17n1BRDEARIsAFDHFexwl7Tj6sWynBWiK3zmWgdCVGx01iGrux1m6Q6X3Oa--jeaDMqtBzwaAiHQEALw_wcB

[@0x00zero]

Lots of rivet pullers out there have swivel heads. not sure why the 'rivet-nut-puller' didn't swivel?

[@lombardsstereo106]

i use that 90 degree Milwaukee nearly every day. The Snap on version is 3-4xs the money and only has hex chuck.

[@Ratkill9000]

The DS 1500 body style has no room for a bulky tool to install those rivnuts. Of course the DT has it's own issues with paint on the bolts for running boards. If I recall the thread on those is a 4x1.00. What we need is a tool that will help do a trailer wiring harness kit on a JL wrangler. Or a better template to put the clearance lights on a 2500/3500 truck.

[@owenlaue4497]

Can’t say I never bought it because it has been handy but I bought an 1800” lb kobalt inpact driver thinking it was going to be able to do everything I needed it to do. Looking into buying the Milwaukee 3/8ths stubby as a replacement. Granted the driver works great with the drill bits I have for it but it’s quite large to fit almost anywhere

[@themechanicnextdoor5144]

I bought the PT850 about a year before this video came out, and I completely agree with you. It was an amazing tool and I wish it came out maybe 4 or 5 years earlier then maybe I would get my money’s worth of it. But since battery impacts have stepped up big time in the last years I’ve ended up replacing my PT850 with the Milwaukee recently even though the impact wasn’t very old, it’s just old technology

[@kevins.3573]

I work on my own car occasionally, so when I'm buying a new tool, it's cause I have to have it for the job - impact gun, impact sockets, breaker bars, etc. It's hard to regret buying a tool when you have to have it to finish the job. Those auto brake bleeders from AutoZone - about the only tool I regret buying. HA! some clear tubing and a water bottle do the job better.

[@351cleavland]

I regret buying the Harbor Freight Omelete flipper spatuala. I mean, it seemed cool and needed and useful. but.... The omeletes get shot up to the ceiling. There are 6 of them just hanging onto the overhead light.

[@istvanmeissler2238]

You made me laugh out loud. Thanks.

[@billmassey8585]

own a lot of Milwaukee and snap on. you are correct on the right angle drill. the right angle impact is awesome, so are Milwaukee drill bits. Milwaukee to my knowledge does not make jobber length drill bits.

[@billy-sx8wx]

The crappy thing about tools is sometimes you have to buy a tool that you almost never use because although you may almost never use it when you do it’s a life saver Tool box is the one thing I don’t have and will eventually have to buy a freaking huge one my current toolbox has 6 wheels a crane and a built in compressor and runs on a cummins

[@410AutoTech]

Never purchased snap on drill bits like you said not worth the money. The MAC drill bits are sweet but I'm sure they dont make them. Great video!!

[@danieltubbs458]

MAC drill bits I found out are almost all rebranded Irvin drill bits. Once I figured that out I picked them up online and the Irvin drill bits I've had for over 2 years have never failed me. Also saved me over $50 and a lot of headaches in the process

[@93sundance]

And the Mac bits are warrantied for life. I got a nice drill doctor but who the heck has time to sharpen dull bits? Not me!

[@jesusberlanga4346]

great honest opinion... truth about air tools too even nailguns are going battery powered

[@SanosukeTanaka]

that rivnut installer is a lifesaver for me. I work on switchgear, and they come out looking slick and working well.

[@cvwegberg100]

the soldering iron from dremel works great! You're ready to solder in about 10-20 seconds and it will cost you only about 40 buks... Thanks for the info about these tools...

[@johnhodgson1700]

Thanks for letting us know !!! Good video. Keep them coming.

[@sHoRtBuSseR]

I bought the master extraction set from Snap-On. Came with the reverse bits which I really wanted. Absolutely junk drill bits. Barely drills through hot butter. Bought a set of Norseman bits which are significantly better quality. Pretty burnt on that extractor set.

[@manguydude287]

It's amazing where the new lithium ion batteries have taken tools. I am a total convert to battery tools and as a Sawyer I never ever thought I would see electric chainsaws and they will keep getting better. On the other hand my air guns are the same now as they were 70 years ago

[@themechanic568]

Me as well. My DeWalt chainsaw keeps up withy husq 350 all day!

[@Z-Ack]

Best soldering iron for your purpose is the weller d650 or d550.. its electric but is a. Gun style and heats up in a few seconds and cools down just as fast..,,

[@jeremylunning654]

Change the position of the adjustment knob in the torch. Easy to do and will save on butane.

[@jimmy_olds]

I have the same Snap On extractor kit and soldering kit that he didn’t like. Granted I bought mine years ago and maybe the quality isn’t as good now, but I like them just fine.