Snap-On EPIQ Toolbox Review

After owing my Snap-On EPIQ for nearly a year I am now ready to review my thoughts on it.
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[@Kryllzors]

nice video. only thing i can say is the music playing should be at a lower volume it sometimes overpowers your voice

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Lucas I appreciate the in put! Just playing with things to see what works and what people like.

[@HaloGamer401]

Lucas agree, couldn’t hear you as well with the music!

[@Kryllzors]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT i do like a bit of background music. Its a nice touch. Keep up the videos. Your box inspired me to actually reorganize all my tools.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Lucas That’s good to here! Keeping organized definitely helps be faster and more efficient.

[@mikelimehouse]

I agree, music was annoying, but nice snap on box.

[@1_bad_ss93]

I love the video it was just hard to hear over the music sometimes also loved your toolbox tour

[@MrZimmaframe]

Vehicle M.D Ye same, I didn’t want to say as I can tell he has put some good work into making a high quality video, but I did find it harder to hear what he was saying with the music.

[@rathernotsay8185]

You are right, for how expensive that box is, those engineers at snap on should have paid more attention to detail

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Rathern Otsay Yes, when you buy premium details become even more important.

[@jasonglynn7686]

I found that not only did the drawers bind but that they squeaked too!! Drove me insane! I ended up pulling drawers all the way out and noticed that the bearing slides that "clip" on to the box were very sloppy. I pulled them out and peened the 3 tabs to close and effectively tighten their fit to the box when they're clipped in. Squeaks are gone and doesn't really bind anymore although the drawers still "flop" around. Snap On really dropped the ball BAD on the Epiq build. I completely agree with every one of your complaints! Wake up Snap On!!

[@djosbun]

Thanks for another great video, Christian! I like your input on the strengths and weaknesses of your Snap On box (which I love). If you keep moving your box around the shop while working, I am going to enter you into the World's Strongest Mechanic contest this September! Side note: your subscriber numbers are growing fast!! 👍

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Dave Osbun Thank you and yes the channel is doing surprisingly well.

[@bryanbrefil8145]

I just bought a 72” snap on classic and I agree for all the money we pay for Snap-on tool boxes soft close should be included and there’s a lot of other design flaws that are disappointing when your talking about a company that claims to be the best and sells these things for so high

[@alexfranco5831]

Hell yeah! Nothing you’ve said is out of line or wrong. I have a little 40” Snap-on roll cab and it gives me pride to say I own a Snap-on cabinet. Your box is Career goals. I’ve said it and I’ll say it again !

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Alex Franco Thank you sir!

[@mikeehrmantraut6840]

It's easy to tell you take great pride in your work and wanted a quality box that reflects that work and the tools of your trade. Haters gonna hate. Keep up the good work man! Enjoy your videos and honest reviews. Hope to see some in depth Milwaukee power tool reviews in the future from you. Peace

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Mike Ehrmantraut Thank you! And walking to reviews are coming in the future.

[@adamgray4102]

Everything you said here is 100% correct, we’ll done man 👍

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Adam Gray Thank you!

[@adamgray4102]

Christian Beyer love your video’s keep them up 👍, watching your tool box tour nice to see what tools other people are using to give me an idea on how to improve my tools seeing as I’m only a couple of year into mechanics and what you’ve try and test on big equipment

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Adam Gray Hell yea man!

[@jaymechanic1228]

Awesome toolbox and tour!!! Subscribed . uk fan

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

jamie smith Thank you!

[@AdriftAndAtPeace323]

Another quality vid. I really appreciate the honest review as I do intend to eventually step up to an 84”

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Michael Pinheiro Absolutely!

[@joeybarth3121]

Great video brother !! Keep it up Enjoy seeing all the heavy guys like yourself on you tube 👍

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Joey Barth Thank you!

[@oldroywilson8564]

Damn, everyone can’t handle one video with some music in it. He was just trying things out. People are so damn sensitive these days. Great video(s) man! Interesting stuff!! Been looking for some new boxes and found your channel. Subscribed.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Old Roy Wilson Thank you!

[@paulsmith5611]

Thanks for the honest comments especially at the end. I have yet to see a 100% positive review of the EPIQ which is disappointing, especially considering the money techs spend on them and how many other boxes are out there, but I agree that it is your choice and if it brings you joy and pride to your work that's what really matters.

[@danieljohnstone3592]

Thanks for the video I really enjoy them , I’m also a heavy diesel mechanic but I work in the mining industry

[@jacksonhowey1901]

Love the channel. Looking forward to the first tool haul of 2021 and an update on your recent workload. Grind on. One day at a time

[@kuattro2689]

Great video man! Very insightful. I've been looking at tools and boxes for when I'm full time and completely done with school. I'm looking at Mac boxes - Particularly a triple bank in matte black! I'm just not sure I could bring myself to get a Snap On box for what I personally need 😂 Can't wait to see what you post next!

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Cameron Kleckner Definitely buy what you can afford but at the same time buy once cry once. Don’t play the trade up game with brand name boxes.

[@kuattro2689]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT I'm hoping to invest on a good box that's going to last me. If I take care of it, there's no reason it shouldn't last! Can't really go wrong on any of those top name boxes. Thanks!

[@theheavywrench9549]

I have some of the same issues but I have found when I do move my box. i lock the two wheels on the box and leave the locker free to pivot. I do not move my box around only to clean under it. But that works for me. Another great video. 👍🏻

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

TheHeavyWrench Thanks! And yea I have to move mine all over the shop.

[@theheavywrench9549]

Christian Beyer that’s a huge pain. Especially when bays are typically small once you get a machine in to them. I love my packed full cart for mobility. I have the master series cart. just to keep it smaller to sneak around. Almost went with the epiq cart but didn’t want to deal with the size getting around tracks and the blade. I just filled it with my most common used stuff.

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

I love snap on my father worked for them from 78-2000s until they closed the factory in mt Carmel Illinois and moved the work to Mexico if you have a pair of pliers made during that time period it’s a 50/50 chance he put the bend in the handle he was the day shift guy needless to say we had tools that never made it past prototype lol I know from trying to get it replaced and the snap on guy asking how I got that

[@stevenkietzke5582]

Snap on does make some nice tools boxes. I have the Matco 4s triple bay. Wish I would of gotten something bigger the first time. Thanks for the input on the box

[@danielmartins2096]

I agree about the money part. Guys in the shop always give me and 1 other guy so much crap for spending so much money on our boxes. I always say the say thing what do you care where I spend my money and on what. I like the box so i got it. Love my snap on box and i just order the same thing 84 epiq with hutch and locker in cranberry red with black trim and black out package with power top with the light and power locker looking forward to it and the upgrade from my snap on master box. Great video

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Daniel Martins Thank you!

[@KincadePavich]

music is too loud

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

PUSH: Progression Unified Sports Hub Thank you for the input! Im just trying things out to see what works.

[@KincadePavich]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT yessir cool video

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

PUSH: Progression Unified Sports Hub Thank you!

[@joelbarajas6458]

I have a black master series in Gloss black and yes drawer liners still slid forward with the tools.

[@bobcobb7719]

Beautiful box and I’m so impressed with how well organized you have it. What you’ve shown represents a serious fail on Snapon’s part and it’s too bad they haven’t stepped up to fix the issues especially given the price.

[@cwd1232]

I'm blown away that a box like this doesn't have soft close drawers and shocks in the locker. It cost as much as a car. It should have every bell and whistle possible Is! Is there a specific reason there's no soft close? And if your worried about scratches get clear vinyl like is used on matte car paint to protect from chips and scratches. Very through review and very well done!!

[@kwmiked]

They don't have soft close cause of the latch system on each side. If u let it close to slow then they don't latch and u have a unlocked draw that could possibly slide opened and have a catastrophic tip over

[@danielgeng2306]

I hope it lasts a lifetime for you and I hope it’s a long, happy and healthy lifetime!

[@daintysload5769]

Great video dude! Keep it up cant wait to see more!

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Dainty Sload Thank you!

[@bre3ze259]

Another solid video man, you're on a roll, looking forward to the next one! Have you ever thought about wrapping your box? That way, it takes most of the abuse before scratches dig into the paint/powder coat. Would be super easy to maintain/clean.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

BRE3ZE Thanks! I thought about a getting a cover but I want to go bigger with it. So I would have to wait til I get the whole thing.

[@bre3ze259]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT a cover would be pretty slick. I guess in my previous comment, what I forgot to write in there was wrap it with a clear vinyl like you would a car/truck. I believe there is a specific clear vinyl made for flat colors. Just a thought, take care man!

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

BRE3ZE Thank you!

[@Don_Saucisse]

keep up the good vids! adding background music is a good idea, but its playing a bit loud over your voice.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Don Saucisse Thank you for the input. I was just playing with things to see what works.

[@shawnbarber5356]

very legit points on the issues. here in canada just the bottom box is 22 grand msrp id hope everything is perfect for that price my 73 inch classic series has the same drawer issue's but its 1/4 the price good video either way your well set up kinda jealous but i also enjoy owning snap on another point for the positives people spend days or weeks researching tools to save money and get a good tool with snap on they put theyre name on it so most of the time u can trust its guna be decent even if its a rebrand they did the homework for you

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

shawn barber Thank you!

[@norWISequipment]

I hope your parts guys In EC are good, the Wausau guys fucking blow

[@steverothgery3234]

Cornwell platinum series has the strongest sliders out. They’re decent looking and offer tons of colors, but no where as pretty as matco or snap on. I like the matco and snap on hutch’s and lockers way more. The cornwell boxes have a similar drawer opener which I like way more then any other box, and there drawer liners are next to none. It’s funny that husky and Milwaukee are some of the only boxes that offer soft close and are 1000 times cheaper.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Steve Rothgery Interesting input! Thank you!

[@kenyatta932]

If im going to spend a great deal of money on any product it must be durable, in my opinion names are for tombstones i don't care about competition being worst than just give me total quality else ill build it my self.

[@samh3029]

Great video man. (I hope you're taking notes, Snap On)

[@LucasBenitez2]

It's like buying a yeti cooler, you pay for the name and the quality

[@dirtyhandscleanmoney3346]

For the drawers binding I took the advice of jrc54 spray a lite coat of Teflon spray on the tracks he has a video on it hope this helps

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Pure hell Garage Thanks man! I appreciate the input!

[@stevebury6560]

regarding the locker draws, I have watched this video and I see some bracket holes in the side of the locker in front of the drawer. You could fab a simple sliding lock out of metal that sits in the front top edge of the drawer and would slip in to hole at the side of the locker. .

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Steve Bury That’s an idea. Thanks.

[@sergiogarcia3783]

Love the vids man! You gonna be making more?

[@josephbrea3358]

These are some of the reasons I have not stepped up to the snapon boxes yet. It just seems like they are not quite worth that big investment.

[@jedidiah4004]

You should re upload this without music

[@kwmiked]

Has your rino lined top peeled yet? I just ordered one and im having second thoughts now I saw a bunch of videos and comments about how they peel and bubble up.. I have all black handles and emblems so I figured the rino top would match better then the stainless

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

It did once and I warrantied it.

[@kwmiked]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT of course I asked my guy today and he said he's never seen them peel. Hard to believe after reading comments on the issue

[@blacksmoke5009]

I have same issues with my snapon drawers my tool rep said it was to uneven distribution in the drawer! Um yeah ok ! And I agree about locker drawers as well! I ended up buying a smaller cart to travel with! Thanks for sharing bud and I now have an instagram account ck it out if you want since I can’t make videos on KZbin I can show pictures on instagram it’s under Bill Nack ! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Black Smoke Absolutely! And I will check out the IG.

[@sapphirestrat]

Great videos man. I have a 68" epic with 3 full width drawers and none of them have had binding issues like that.

[@guyconnell2250]

$5000 side locker with a $1.79 bungee cord for a door stop. Huh.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Guy Connell Basically how I feel.

[@joshlawrence4512]

Unfortunately that faded color will always appear with a flat color.... there's nothing in the chemical makeup in the coating that will change that. Clear coats are a protectant. Those clear plastic/ rubber wrap material to protect cars from rock chips and bugs are a good way to protect it. If ya want the flat color however, it would change that. No way around that unfortunately

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Josh Lawrence Yea a cover is about the only way I can think of.

[@joshlawrence4512]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT yeah.... re spray that panel with the damage so everything looks the same on it then cover it.... in 14 years of being a tech I also have a couple years in a paint shop and paint myself too. Flat colors look great but have zero protection like anything with clear coats

[@MrADVANCEDTEK]

Drawer bind? Really? Just curious have you ever lubed them? I'll dab my sliders with my air tool bottle maybe once a year, never had a problem. Even with my heaviest top drawer and my box(KRL1023) is 12yrs old. But I have seen other people have that issue especially with the Snap-On KRSC carts. But it stopped with a little dab of oil with a wipe down of the roller guide before the dab. Your other issues with the locker drawer not having a detent and the finish scratches or chipping I agree with you 100%. Even rust on some boxes. Luckily for me my box is a warranty replacement for a KRL1003 that sagged on the left side bank below the top drawer. One of the first Black boxes I ever seen back then(1997) in my area. Bought it new. It was 12yrs old when it was replaced(2009) so I can't complain although I didn't like the second long drawer and the shorter bottom left drawer but I got used to it. As far as the scratch thing I just used a chunk of carnuba wax and rub it in real hard on the scratch and wipe it off to make it less visible. I think their prices are way too high now for a box but I do want two side lockers to finish it off.

[@ethanvanzee964]

Nice video! I have a matco 4s triple bank because the price was right, but maybe someday I'll have an epiq.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Ethan Van Zee The EPIQ is an awesome box!

[@kenyatta932]

Not the nature of life my friend the nature of the system is what it is

[@kristievanthul7086]

I use a lock lubricant spray,it fixed the bind,and gives full pull on drawer..wd40 makes the lube

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Kristie Vanthul Sweet thanks.

[@fievel1320]

Nice box but man moving that thing around is not a good idea. Get a service cart

[@tompass8446]

Just thinking that a pulley system at the back of each drawer could connect both sides so they come out evenly though might end up taking a bit of space at the back but surely only about 50mm? My snap on box drawers do the same thing

[@lynnbell6374]

Turn the music down next vid.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Lynn Bell Thank you for the input! Just playing with things a bit. Note taken!

[@joshtuggle224]

Nice box, but have no clue what you were saying due to music being loud

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Josh Tuggle Sorry brother. Lesson learned.

[@patrick11169]

how do you like the crinkle coat on the top of that box? i have a masters series with a stainless top, the stainless scratches but i don't really mind it, my snap-on dealer tells me its the greatest thing ever made...

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

patrick buckner The biggest reason I got it was so there wasn’t a stainless stripe around the box. And I would do it again. The thing to keep in mind is that you can’t write on it. Also I don’t work on it, I just put my tools on top of my box til the end of the shift.

[@patrick11169]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT ok thanks, just wanted to ask someone who had one, and keep up the videos man. me and my dad run a heavy equipment shop and its nice to be able to get someone elses opinion on this stuff

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

patrick buckner Where are you guys located?

[@patrick11169]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT rochester NY, south shore of ontario

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

patrick buckner Gotcha.

[@kwmiked]

Yes, I dont like how the draws slam once u get weight in them. Also the plastic hooks on ends of draws break off if someone let's it slam when they grab something. Drives me nuts

[@kwmiked]

Clean and lube the slides, the binding stops. I used fluid film

[@joelmarr6590]

Good review.

[@donovanbutler]

Neat set up man

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Donovan Butler Thank you!

[@donovanbutler]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT your welcome man. Must've taken alot of time to get you where your at on your box set up

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Donovan Butler I’m working on my fifth year in the industry.

[@agtech4580]

I’m looking at buying a epic at the moment just wondering if you had it to do over would you buy a epic again?

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

AgTech 45 Absolutely! No doubt.

[@agtech4580]

Thanks

[@mattmiracle7725]

Did you ever consider a Snap On TUV since you move the box so often?

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Matt Miracle I have heard that they have really poor turning radius so it never really was an option to me.

[@nicabatemarco5505]

Hey Christian i just gound your channel tonight and currently i am a diesel tech at a ford dealership but my dream is to work on offroad diesel vehicles such as what you work on so my question is what do i need to do to get into working on those kinds of trucks?

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

the neighbourhood Mechanic Normally our dealerships require 3-5 years of previous experience. Other wise I would suggest looking at a heavy equipment diesel tech program. If you are interested in a career with a Cat dealer check out FABTECH with Fox Valley Technical College.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

the neighbourhood Mechanic www.fabickcat.com/our-company/education-programs/

[@AJCOOL357]

Also how much did you get the box for?

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

TheBigBadGamer101 I can’t remember exactly but somewhere around $17,000.

[@andrewdixon3552]

Hi Mike just got a 8/4 epic can you tell me what size your t.v is thanks .

[@kenyatta932]

I was wondering if or when someone would be honest about the draw issues an so expensive

[@xavierc2279]

The music was covering your voice

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Xavier C Thank you for the input. I was just trying it out but note taken.

[@xavierc2279]

But love your videos brother!!

[@michaellopez968]

Great fucken video keep it up 🤘🤙

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Michael Lopez Thank you!

[@caseywuske7428]

How much money do you have invested in this setup?

[@bryanbrefil8145]

Casey Wuske your looking at well above $20,000 right now

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Casey Wuske Just over 90k.

[@RideOrangeKTM]

I guess im going to stay my husky lol

[@AJCOOL357]

How tall are you?

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

TheBigBadGamer101 6’

[@jesuscipo11]

how much does all that cost?

[@patcb829]

Wow that is a lot of weight to move around the shop and being cat equipment I am sure that shop is not tiny. A video suggestion, I would not mention the dealership name or exact location. I worry you are going to get some weirdo harassing you. There are a lot of people on the internet with too much time on their hands.

[@benfairhall5331]

45k tool box shit what’s your house look like

[@devon6313]

You got to put stickers on it, cover the scratches

[@johnkordish3546]

For someone like me what’s the best tool chest on wheels

[@dawson9539]

What do you mean by your question

[@dabaydestrian437]

How many inch is that computer monitor ?

[@kwmiked]

Watch the first 2min of the first video

[@themindofjohn4346]

Yeah, noone is gonna be capable of rolling that box away but you

[@james-dt4ei]

The price. Why pay that much for a tool this. Box? That's crazy

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

james ? Because I make more than enough to afford it and I want it.

[@dieseldouche7735]

That toolbox looks like a Ragsdale bodymaker.

[@allyshanandakumar856]

whats the big difference between master and epiq tool boxes

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

Size primarly. The Master Series comes at least to my knowledge, 54" and 72" on which you can put an "Hood" on. The Epic Series has 60", 68", 84", 120" and 144" wide Models. Why, do you consider the purchase of one?

[@kwmiked]

I like the Epiq draw pulls over the standard straight squared off draws. The masters look like every other tool brand box. If u like that squared off look then I'd just get a 72in Extreme Tools tool box, half the money for the samething if not better. Epiq has the nice pull up draw handle with hooks on each side to latch it. But they slam easy once weight is in them

[@amactools1207]

Nice video, but the music is distracting!

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

AMACTOOLS Thank you for the input! I was playing with things to see what works.

[@amactools1207]

Nice video, but music is very distracting from your commentary.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

AMACTOOLS I hear you brotha.

[@jamessharrock7151]

How much you this be worth

[@Kingdan2011]

For a roll cart, check out the Mac macsimizer things like a toolbox on its own

[@Kingdan2011]

Out of my price range but you might like it

[@earlburns4878]

Not a fan of the music. Good video though!

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Earl Burns Thank you for the input! Just trying it out but note taken.

[@cellini8700]

I'd have to agree. Like the videos

[@whoispriest]

i bet that box is worth 20k

[@edwardkramer8738]

The whole box with no tools is about 30

[@emeldahay]

Looks like a snap on beard.

[@jamesgroomes1812]

first cheers

[@J-Gx]

Music too loud!

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

G009 Thank you for your input! I was just trying it out but note taken.

[@jonfarrell6391]

Second is better

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Jon Farrell I don’t know what you mean?

[@justinphelan45]

Back ground music is terrible

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Justin Phelan Thank you for the input. I was just playing with things to see what works.