Snap On: Why It Is So Expensive? We Talk About Everything Today!

[@kendogg97]

You have to take Hamilton to Harbor Freight but he has to drive his Snap-on truck there 😂😂

[@walkernottexasranger7565]

I would pay to see that. To see the harbor freight customers confused faces 😂🤣

[@zeth8300]

Lol good one

[@VDC_EDC]

Half lit Hamilton at a harbor freight sounds like a good time 😂

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

It does.

[@KoonTrucking]

Yeah

[@P46345]

Take him down to a local watering hole and tell the waitress you want 3 pitchers of beer to start out with, then bring another pitcher every 5 minutes until somebody passes out and then every 10 minutes. ;-)

[@jmswyo]

I'd pay to see that!

[@mmholling87]

90% of Snap-On hand tools are made in the USA. People will pay $90 for Chinese shoes that will last 6 months but won't pay $150 for a ratchet made in the USA that will last a lifetime.

[@alfonsorodriguez3432]

That's facts

[@danielradu7853]

$150 for a ratchet is not worth it even if last a life time.They are greedy.You can buy a german tool that can last more and is cheaper.

[@cwcadventures9987]

@@danielradu7853yeah but it’s made in Germany. Not supporting American jobs.

[@jacksmith5064]

One silly purchase doesn't merit another.

[@Baws-vh8si]

@@cwcadventures9987goofiest response I’ve heard

[@HILLZFOLK]

Thanks Clay for validating "Made In The USA" and the ripple effect that happens when we buy products made here in the USA. Good point👍

[@johnmine5609]

and yet Snap-off has factory in china

[@calebikner4925]

Only their hands tools and boxes are USA made their gas torches are made in Ireland and everything else is made in China

[@Ferkle871]

Tekton has plenty of USA tools at cheap as hell prices. Demolition screwdrivers at 7$ a piece,wrench sets for 120$ each

[@dieseldoctor2221]

For a guy making a living with tools as a professional mechanic Snap-On was the best!!!

[@puterg0d]

Clay, Harbor Freight also sales American Made red and yellow gas cans. Pretty good price too.

[@williamhall7165]

Clay. Thank you. This video made me laugh from the heart. My father William Hall sr lost his battle with Alzheimer’s Friday and he 83 years old and a retired master mechanic and the one responsible for my tool obsession and like you they had to be clean and in its proper place. He taught me everything I know. He always loved when I played your vids and thought Hamilton was a stand up comic. Thank y’all for making him smile in the last weeks of his life. His view on them “fancy jeans “ was the same as y’all’s and he loved his beer back in the day and I can just hear him now. Maybe one day I’ll get to meet you and Hamilton it till then I’ll just have to deal my rep Steve Cruce.

[@KoonTrucking]

Oh man hate to hear about his passing. My step father passed from the same thing. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@williamhall7165]

@@KoonTrucking thank you sir

[@justhays]

It all comes down to what you can afford and are willing to spend. Made in the USA is awesome, but they’ve not paying mechanics made in the USA wages

[@philipbohlinger4150]

Hamilton's laughter is contagious. He's definitely a character.

[@IanNubbit]

A couple Icon tools from HF are actually American made. Everyone’s making some USA Made stuff right now. It’s awesome! I just hope it sticks.

[@TWR358]

WooHoo!!! 1000th Video!!! Congrats, Clay. Man, we appreciate all of your hard work. I always look forward to your videos! 👍🏻

[@KoonTrucking]

Thank you

[@stevelaux9415]

That would be funny to see you Hamalton matco Michael joe and Mac daddy all go to Harbor freight at the same time

[@KoonTrucking]

Yep

[@chrismcgovern9454]

I second that

[@taintoolreview4188]

Yes!!! A video of Hamilton shopping in Harbor Freight would be EPIC!!!

[@KoonTrucking]

Yep

[@RealxProcision]

I live in NC, we have a family owned garage with 6 employees, last year we had to pay over $35,000 in credit card fees for the convenience of being able to pay with a card. This year we're charging 4% on any credit card transaction to offset the cost, you pay less with cash or check, in my opinion it should always be that way.

[@drummerstar1190]

Not all snap on products are USA made which sucks cause the stuff that’s not made in USA still costs alot

[@KoonTrucking]

True it should be much less expensive but it has Snap On on it so automatically it’s triple the price

[@gewoonmijnglasvullen]

"If I was a restaurant owner I would want everybody to pay cash because.. you know." Haha have a good weekend Clay! Kind regards from the Netherlands.

[@joegriffin66]

Thank you Clay and Hamilton for the great, funny eventful episode. Congratulations on the 1000th episode!! Can’t wait for the meet up to finally meet you and your crew of friends.

[@KoonTrucking]

Yeah it’s gonna be fun

[@johnbutterfield6052]

I agree a video MUST BE MADE half lit in harbor freight talking tools. The thumb nail can be the snap on truck in the parking lot!!!!

[@KoonTrucking]

Haha

[@johnbutterfield6052]

@@KoonTrucking title can be Hamilton restocking LOL

[@ryanfitzgerald7969]

Hamilton lit at harbor freight pullin off the trailer in his drag car. That will be the absolute biggest and best video ever!!

[@phillewis1768]

It's harder and harder to find stuff made here, no matter what the price.

[@ronanderson1816]

My Bike shop has a sign aboe the service and parts department that said , " Long after the sweetness of low price have been forgotten, the bitterness of low quality still remains ! I am retired now, but the truth still remains".

[@KoonTrucking]

True

[@snapproduct8705]

Bought a brushless ratchet 2 weeks ago, really good, little bit less powerful than the brute one but faster! More powerful than the original version but little bit slower!!! Overall a good in between!!! I really like it, my go to!!!

[@DrFearCo]

30% is a very standard profit margin for retail products. I’d expect it to be at least that on the truck. Seems weird that people would expect a 5% markup on products.

[@KoonTrucking]

Yep

[@Randy1290]

I got one and it was an amazing upgrade from the original I bought in 2014 it definitely has more power. I no longer need to give it a running start or manually break as often

[@javierosorio5169]

I would really like to see that harbor freight video!!!!!!

[@KoonTrucking]

Me too

[@MikeVinKC]

One of my drivers took a picture of our local MAC truck in the parking lot of Harbor Freight. We made jokes about him restocking 😂

[@timcardona8901]

I get a kick. on Fridays. when you guys get back from your liquor lunch. keep up with your shows.🔧

[@brandong2953]

PLEASE TAKE HAMILTON TO HARBOR FREIGHT HALF LIT!!! I just found this channel last week, because I bought my first truck on the 14th. A 2012 KW T700 with a Paccar MX 13. I've already learned a lot from your videos! It's even cooler that y'all are right down the road! I live right outside of West Memphis and pull out of Olive Branch. Thanks for all of the valuable information and making good fun videos that are easy to watch and follow!

[@KoonTrucking]

Congrats! Always cool to see local guys finding my channel. Thanks for watching

[@KoonTrucking]

Come to the meet up this Saturday it will be fun

[@jasonfeaster4154]

I have a few of them pry bars, and every one the shank tools in the handle now. They're okay for a brief period, but not long term, but the new ones that snap on makes are great along with the lang, Lisle, Tekton and Mayhew pocket pry bars. Side note I'd love to see Hamilton in harbor freight it would be hilarious 😂

[@michaelhorn4540]

At one time snap on was the best with their flank drive which was used exclusively by the United States military. I always loved snap on wrenches because they were stronger and thinner than comparable mac or craftsman wrenches and would fit into tighter places, however today as snap on patents have expired you can find many wrenches from the United States and abroad that are similar or better quality for far less cost. I'll admit I was an ASE certified Master tech for 30 years and if I could buy one brand it would be snap on, although I do like the older MAC tools, but I guarantee you today that if I were wrenching I would buy quality tools elsewhere and keep those extra thousands of dollars in my pocket. I'll admit walking on a tool truck is like Christmas for a man, but paying those prices is foolish when you can drive down the road and buy quality tools for much less. I've thrown a lot of money away over the years, and I'll admit that when I first started in the early 80s that there was definitely a huge difference in the quality of the tools from a tool truck than what you could buy anywhere else, but back then I could buy $1000 worth of tools for $10 a week. Today that doesn't apply and you can buy quality tools anywhere for far far less and not have payments, but just before I left as a mechanic I could buy $500 worth of tools, which is about one ratchet today, and they would want $50 a week. I love snap on tools but today if I want them I'll just buy them straight out from ebay.

[@qtash1346]

I got the snap on branded mini pry bars just like tht you guys can grab them on eBay or Amazon still to this day .. and they ate a lil less than 5$ a piece like 21$ for 5 .

[@CALIVIER]

I got the ctr861 and it feels nice The shaft is a bit bigger but when the bolt tightens it feels like it’s bolting down hard.

[@samuelpersi3197]

whats the part number for hamiltons hat?

[@KoonTrucking]

He didn’t give it

[@jim4448]

I remember I used to buy those little trucks.. That had socks inside. They did last me well...

[@shannonhinton4092]

Great video Clay! Can’t wait till the Meet Up we been looking forward to it all year!!

[@KoonTrucking]

It’s going to be fun

[@ericgunter45]

Harbor freight is one of those places that you look down and run in as fast as possible so as not to be seen. Then once inside you hope you dont run into someone you know. Lol

[@VDC_EDC]

Fantastic video today man..thank you as always for the work you put into this channel

[@KoonTrucking]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@cmac7118]

Marco Michael and Hamilton in a harbor freights would be the greatest video ever. Especially if y’all hit the bar before you go!

[@KoonTrucking]

Yeah !

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

But some of the other colors pocket pry bars. It’s totally worth it to have a plastic container full of them like keychains. I know they come in red, green, yellow, blue, and I believe there is a rare orange one. It’s one of those things that will make your money back eventually. And it also gives guys who don’t have a lot of money on hand at the moment a chance to get something off the truck. And not have to leave basically empty-handed. Hell you might even have a few repeat customers after a few people use them. (And break them) lol

[@howifixit6206]

I have 7 pairs of different style crocs. My latest is slip resistant for the garage!

[@KL6.7]

Mac tools sell those little prybars, comes in a 2 piece kit, one straight and angled tip

[@BattleDroid134]

My Snap On guy is awesome as well.BEST DAY OF THE WEEK!!!!

[@matthewcoll9845]

Hamilton shopping a Harbor Freight is youtube's #1 most requested video

[@KoonTrucking]

Haha

[@phoenixrising441]

Snap on is so expensive because people are willing to pay the inflated prices

[@SteveFisherTattoos]

Hahaha hey Hamilton’s money clip is under his arm at at the 8 min mark. He’s fronting with them platinum cards

[@workingmanpatriot8760]

A hot seller now at HF are the "midwest" jerry style gas cans made in USA. i bought 2 the other day.

[@jamesu]

I might even come all the way from Washington state for the meetup to buy Hamilton beer before we go to Harbor Freight! Ha Ha. Thanks for the video Clay

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

My Snap On dealer told me this week they cost more because they use better metal. I asked about their impact screwdriver set, $318.00 when Lisle has one for $27.00....”better metal.” ...With a straight face.

[@KoonTrucking]

Supposedly snap on mines their own steel ? They have a couple of steel mines actually. Who knows. But it is a lot higher

[@paulmendenhall5226]

Back when sam walton started walmart they tried to sell everything they could made in America crafted with pride and sam died and the kids took over and for them it's all about how much money they can make and you can't impress me buy standing in a toolbox i have done it in a Snap-on mac matco craftsman and even a harbor freight icon and i just pulled out a wooden drawer in my shop and stood in it and i weight 265

[@ABC-oo4vm]

For credit card processing you maybe should look into a company called first data. I pay fixed rate 0.3% per transactions.

[@DWCONSTRUCTION]

I would love to see a Video of Hamilton and y'all in Harbor Freight. I agree I've never stepped foot in Harbor Freight myself.

[@fordtruckoffroader]

I buy wrangler jeans made in usa and I'm in Canada 🇨🇦, if it's not made in North America I won't buy it

[@davesmith3529]

That why l like and buy tiger tool,they are made in Canada, which is awesome, especially their U-joint tools

[@paulthielker9319]

Wrangler jeans are mostly made in Mexico, they have a ridiculously expensive line made in USA. Schaefer has great quality American made clothing also.

[@turfguy420]

What kind of TV and cell phone do you have....

[@paulthielker9319]

@@turfguy420 That's a stupid question, you know damn well neither one of those are made anywhere except China, Taiwan!

[@turfguy420]

@@paulthielker9319 no shit that's my point.... So he must not have any cuz it wasn't made in North America.

[@HighGrade_FireBlade]

The people manufacturing those tools make minimum wage to about $27 an hour. My uncle worked in Elizabethton Tennessee at the snap on plant for 30 years making pliers and stuff and for much of his career he made less than $15 an hour. They aren’t paying these guys a whole lot of money, so definitely don’t let that be the deciding factor in buying snap on

[@justinjohnson8221]

I bought a few thousand is snap on and now I work at case where they provide your tools

[@johnmon94]

Great video Clay!

[@rogercoffman6472]

I've been pleasantly surprised with Icon but they aint as cheap as pittsburg either and thier sockets are a little to bulky for my taste

[@javiermarcial2650]

Would love to see that video come out with Hamilton going to harbor freight

[@noclass2gun342]

Hell be replacing all his bluepoint tools with icon

[@KoonTrucking]

Haha

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

I’ve been eyeing up the pocket prybar‘s for a little while now. They do come in green red and blue. However Hamilton is being honest about the price. And just for that I do believe that’s worth buying it off of him. Also a tip for you guys. Buy two nice leather pocket protectors. And keep one with some small test equipment, flashlight, and pens. the other Pocket protector should be filled with pocket tools. Just picture it. A pocket Phillips, a pocket flat head, and a pocket prybar. Sitting alongside your knipex pocket wrench pliers, and knipex pocket cobra. You would actually be able to accomplish a lot with tools on your person when it comes to small jobs and/or tight spaces. (Then you just throw the pocket protectors in the top of the roll cart at the end of the night.) Clay you gave me this idea when you showed me the mini wrench pliers. Lol. My ADD brain took it and ran with it.

[@sawboneiomc8809]

I hate it when people complain about Snap-On....nobody forces anyone to walk on that truck...stay off you if don’t want to pay the cost...it’s not directed at you..just generally speaking.

[@MattNEuem]

I like these guys. These are guys you’d want to be your neighbors!

[@jmswyo]

Funny when yall talk about fancy britches! Levi's are the only way to go.

[@coreysuttles1362]

I'm definitely trying the debt card thing! Thanks for all you do man!

[@KoonTrucking]

Haha 😂 it’s funny

[@Adams_Grage]

Let’s see the race car and Hamilton in harbor freight! But even more where is the tour of that 6s I know I’m not the only one wanting that video

[@hhattingh]

I ordered both sets of the 12 point zero offset ratcheting wrenches from SO today with a couple of new ratchets and some other wrenches with screwdrivers. Why, honest to God i don't know why? I really just wanted them. Thanks for this, I feel a lot less woozy and sick to my stomach.

[@themaestro7922]

I don't know why they call it a check either but whenever a waiter says he's coming with one, I say "Good! Make it out to me!" Haven't paid for a fancy dinner in years!

[@ToolswithSoAlz]

I'll buy Hamilton some Pittsburgh impact sockets if you cam get him in Harbor Freight.

[@patrickwelch620]

Anybody got a PN on Hamiltons hat. Sorry if I missed it.

[@KoonTrucking]

He didn’t give one

[@lordrayden3045]

Harbor freight sells WD40 I believe that’s US made

[@brianstewart8503]

Get all 4 tool guys to go to harbor freight together

[@JUSTINATV]

I definitely wanna see a video of y'all at Harbor Freight!

[@GuenettesatDay]

I grabbed that mat black 3/8s locking flex-head from Matco, oh myy oh myy am i in love

[@jamjamjovi]

I like it for the locking flex head, but i still go for my snapon 3/8 90% of the time. Mine has gotten a lot more slop in the head since its broken in.

[@GuenettesatDay]

@@jamjamjovi yea if you check out my channel youll see i got the long straight head Snap-On 3/8s definitely not a fan of the locking Snapon ones tho

[@uncannyswag8703]

Hamilton at the HF!! Priceless!

[@jeffreypitt1684]

Pull up to Harbor Freight with the Snap On truck. Sorry Snap on is the best tools ever. Price high but well worth it.

[@coldwe]

Some of harbor freight tools are actually getting quality. Remember I said some.

[@rogercoffman6472]

Just bought the stubby half inch matco air gun on sale but tbh I think my stubby blue point 1/2 inch has a little more torque

[@mooseknucklegarage8439]

So if a guy wants to buy snap on or Matco tools for home use what’s the best way to do it? I have some snap on stuff already that I have been givin to me from my dad years ago when he was a mechanic

[@KoonTrucking]

If there’s no dealer in your area you can meet them online

[@jwboilermaker]

I’d love to see the two of y’all in Harbor Freight and Hamilton going “That’s junk...that’s pot metal...hell, I could weld you something stronger than that!”

[@P46345]

Anytime I go to my doctor and there is a new girl at the desk and she asks the reason for my visit I always come back with "I'm here for a circumcision." Now that gets a look. ;-)

[@KoonTrucking]

Ha ha ha

[@Genstone24]

If Snap-On was a wife, not only would she be hot, but fiercly loyal, strong, hard working and would never let you down. Also she feels good in the hands. You dont have to be gentle with her either. And she comes with lifetime guarantee haha

[@jeffhurley3548]

Mine works with me because I’ve purchased two snap on tool boxes and a lot of tools 😎👍

[@niteninja0133]

Its expensive because USA made, the name and well the biggest is people are willing to pay it

[@andybub45]

But other companies have shown USA made doesn't have to be expensive

[@niteninja0133]

@@andybub45 i know, but like I also said you're paying for a name aswell

[@dylankeen2203]

Man. Hamilton just doesn’t look like Hamilton without a hat.

[@KoonTrucking]

Ha ha

[@59reyder]

I can hear the old lady saying to Hamilton Where'sThe Beef!!!

[@rogercoffman6472]

My dads been wearing crocks at the shop somehow still has all his toes 😐

[@ryriethompson5608]

I’m pretty sure my MAC guy goes and buys out Home Depot’s Milwaukee stuff.

[@markpeterson6836]

It takes a giant act of desperation before I step foot in a Walmart.

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

Been boycotting them for years.

[@upnorth5465]

@@BassWhoopinFishingTeam same. They are a terrible company and destroy small towns.

[@drwisdom1]

I hadn't been there since last year but I went there yesterday to get a 5 quart bottle of Mobil 1 for $22.37. Nobody is cheaper than that.

[@upnorth5465]

@@drwisdom1 That's the problem, they are cheap and people will spend 10 dollars in fuel to save 8 dollars on oil. I buy all mine from advanced and have it delivered right to my shop. I pay around 28-29 for 5 quarts of Valvoline full synthetic.

[@drwisdom1]

@@upnorth5465 We were in town and passing by so I stopped in and the oil is all that I bought. We asked ourselves why we never go to Walmart when we used to go twice a week. The answer was simple - we used to live 60 seconds away from one but now it takes 25 minutes to get to the closest Walmart. My wife and I have a joke. If we want to say something is no good we call it "great value."

[@azmrblack]

Alot of people didn't like the quality of the Tribus when they came out. Hopefully they've improved.

[@z33tanner]

Exactly why i buy the all tools i try to buy are made in USA. Its worth investing back into this country and made better.

[@DownSouthSilverado]

You can get those better than the ice cream truck shirts off snap ons website.

[@joshfruch1230]

When are you having a new tool box tour

[@KoonTrucking]

I don’t know. I personally don’t like them so I have to make myself shoot them

[@wd8062]

Is there extra processing feed or something in your state down there? Im up in wisconsin we pay like 2.2 percent on cc processing at my shop

[@KoonTrucking]

Guess it just depends we pay around 3%

[@rickballard6050]

What is the snap on pocket pry bar part number?

[@KoonTrucking]

Not a snap on pry bar…. We talked about it in the video

[@rickballard6050]

@@KoonTrucking it was a few weeks ago can’t remember witch video it was on that Hamilton had one.

[@kdao1007]

Clay and Hamilton, we will def talk when I see y all at the meet up. Im the cc merchant business. I will save yall tons of money on the fees. We got to talk.

[@mooseknucklegarage8439]

We need snap-on crocs!

[@obsant7214]

Please have Hamilton go to harbor freight that video will be so funny, I can’t wait for it!🤣

[@KoonTrucking]

It would be hilarious

[@stephin-r85]

I had the same thing happen with the bluejeans so now i only wear redkap work pants

[@michaeltopping8893]

Bloody brilliant video guys!! I'm not kidding. I could sit, drink beer and watch you guys chatting shit for over an hour. Have a great weekend fellas.

[@KoonTrucking]

Thank you

[@jim4448]

I know one time.. Maybe. About twenty five and thirty years ago... I bought a brand new toolbox from snap on... I got a great deal.. Because I pay cash... And because I could take that delivery at my workplace.. They could come with a tractor trailer if they wanted to.. All they had to do was just roll it off or roll it to the end of the truck.Get the fuck truck out and that was it.. And I paid my step on Dealer within two weeks of delivery.. All I'll say the box cost over fifteen thousand dollars...

[@thedude4762]

I totally get that but why doesnt he tell snap on tool lower his cost i think it would benefit snap on to do that