I Bought The CHEAPEST TOOLS On The Internet (So You Don't Have To)

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[@CarWizard]

Hey, i need a slip joint pliers. Dont throw them away. Send them to me. They do great using them as mini hammers on small stubborn bolts.

[@viiriix6525]

LMAO!

[@viiriix6525]

Not much else use for them 😂

[@captaingadgearoo6992]

They work soo well with almonds, slip pliers serve me well every Christmas when some nuts need busting, I call mine 'the wife' ,lol

[@digitalrailroader]

The Wizard has spoken!

[@me282uk]

If only he knew someone with a helpful list of tools that can be used in a shop, on some kind of website where he could order them? That person could even get some sort of financial compensation for creating that list to help people buy useful tools...

[@colebertils7359]

Thank you Jared for this review! In my family’s truck shop, we’ve been using Harbor Freights Central Pneumatic 1” long anvil air wrenches for many years after our CP and IR failed. For as often as they’re used and the distinct lack of proper care, they’ve held up surprisingly well.

[@bigpjohnson]

- they’ve held up surprisingly well While other companies were sacrificing quality and going overseas to save a buck, HF was using its money to build better stuff and gain market share. I know they started out selling cheap tools but I'm sure they have much bigger dreams!

[@daslaundrynazi]

That cabinet top is probably finger jointed rubberwood (Hevea), cheap and fairly durable.

[@terencejay8845]

I was waiting for a shot of the end grain. That would tell him if it's solid or not. I have a small rubberwood coffee table, cheap, and it's been fine.

[@Not_Sure_]

That looks like a really good set. That Quinn set looks really good. $400 for all of that is a win.

[@_J_U_S_T_I_N_]

0:30. Heyoooooo!!!!!! Haha it took me 2 times to get that joke hahaha. Love the content Jared!

[@JosephThomas78]

The best tool i have bought is the expandable socket wrench in 3/8" & 1/2", these things work so well and haven't budged when extended all the way out and used like a breaker bar

[@Wizkid490]

Recently got an extendable 3/8 flex-head ratchet. Great tool - I find myself using it more than any other ratchet. Tight quarters? Shortest-length. Need to break a stubborn bolt? Full-length. Poor access? Flex head and the longest length that will fit.

[@jamesg7371]

I got the toolbox last Christmas but with the metal pegboard and power extender (Home Depot). Love it. Luckily my dad buys tools in sets of 3. One for him, one for my brother, and the third for me so I am never running out of basic screwdrivers or pliers.

[@NyanNyanNatasha]

all of my stuff is snap-on because of the warranty, i just wanted to see him break crappy tools LMAO

[@jackofall2305]

It's nice that Quinn set comes with an adjustable hammer

[@shawnstanford264]

Hi Jared. Just an idea: How about talking about how to construct a 'crash kit' out of HF tools? I'm thinking a basic, minimal set to reliably do most road repairs, go to the junkyard, or a day on the track, plus the bag to put them in and the rails and whatnot to keep them somewhat organized. It would also be useful if you could break it down to what's needed in SAE vs. Metric.

[@ragnarpadar3647]

As my carpenter eye sees that wooden top its some kind asian fingerjoynted real wood, kind of using in kichen cutting boars etc. That kind of smaller pieces glued together givs more stability and flattnes with humidity changes. Looks cheapet but is actually really clever usage of timber. Greatings from Sweden🇸🇪

[@ChristopherYee88]

Look at the country of origin for Harbor Freight tools and if there is a choice, select the items from Taiwan. I had 2 sets of impact sockets and the Taiwanese sockets have lasted me over 20 years. The Chinese made ones split the first time I used them on a breaker bar trying to loosen shock mounting bolts.

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

I'd like to see you even attempt to push this toolbox with weight on it the way you mounted the casters, let alone turn it with the turning casters on the opposite side of the handle. You'll have no leverage at all for both.

[@theunit42]

That top is real wood. Hilariously short pieces, but real it is, easiest was to tell visually is from the end grain, 7:49 is a good look at it. No one making a veneered particle board is going to put that much effort into faking the end grain.

[@Dani-it5sy]

What I really want from a tool trolley is that not all the drawers can open at the same time.. If you know what I mean 😆

[@DeLorean58]

You should try the Icon stuff from them. The quinn stuff is pretty on par with your Kobalt and Husky stuff, but hey, lifetime guarantee that you don't need to wait for a tool truck to come by to get a replacement. (full disclosure, I do work for them, so I do have bias, and I know that.)

[@chuckmckee2741]

It’s finger jointed wood. Yet is easy to replace it you prefer something else or it gets damaged .

[@alexthemechanic8110]

Give us a tour of the REAL toolboxes!!!

[@infamousftfw]

You put the handle on the wrong side or the castors on the wrong sides. You want the handle on the side with the castors so it can be steered/controlled while pulling it around.

[@brucefleming3309]

This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!

[@slakr7555]

I’ve lived my life with this tool methodology: buy the cheap stuff to get started. Replace anything that breaks with higher quality. That, of course, doesn’t include everything, but has worked very well for simple hand tools.

[@Foxlawl]

I agree. If you use it and it works well enough, and never breaks, then it's worth the savings. If you use it and it breaks or just doesn't cut it, then you /need/ the nicer/better/stronger version.

[@witchcraftauto]

This is actually brilliant advice!

[@Eevee_133]

I totally agree. I was a mechanic at a dealership for 5 years and only replaced broken tools with higher quality ones (Matco is my preferred brand) when they broke

[@kwbalance108]

100%!! I've done this since my first set of tools in '08!

[@mramseyISU]

I’m with you for 98% the tools. The main exception is buy one nice 3/8 ratchet because that’ll be what you use for almost everything.

[@carportchronicles1943]

Back in the early 2000's Sears used to have a warehouse location, in Bellevue, WA, where you would go to pick up any large item you purchased at the local store in the mall. While there one day I discovered they also sold blemished items there as well. When I looked through what they had I found a new Craftsman socket and wrench set with around 250 pieces which had been discounted 50-percent because the cardboard box was crushed on one end. This was well before Sears offshored all the Craftsman tools, so I happily bought it and still consider it one of my better tool buys.

[@kyleolson8977]

My mother worked in the Sears Hardware department back in the 1980's and early 1990's (down in Renton, WA. I would suggest she could have crushed your socket and wrench set box, but that was a little too early.) In those days, there was the idea that Craftsman tools were for life and that you could always take your Wrench back to Sears if something happened. The name meant something. It looks like the wrenches will outlast Sears.

[@indyfist9466]

god damnit i miss sears

[@michaelmurdock6560]

@@indyfist9466 The Sears where I live is still open but the last time I was in it, about two-years ago, they were in the process of consolidating their shrinking inventory into different parts of the store. Since they offshored all the Craftsman tools I don't have any reason reason to shop there anymore. Their parking lot is always empty and they have a big banner hanging on the building stating "We are still open." It's sad, but the only reason I shopped there was for tools and power equipment, and I no longer trust their quality.

[@jrromo6993]

That was a hell of a dope deal shit i miss sears.

[@gregblau8082]

When they went offshore they had the 250 to 300 ish piece usa sets 75% off. Great way to get all the stuff you need from time to time like sae and 12 points

[@jimjob28]

I will say this, cheap tools of today are light-years ahead of cheap tools from 40 years ago. Also, unless you have money to burn, start cheap and upgrade as needed. No point in paying a premium for something you will seldom (if ever) use.

[@JobeStroud]

I agree with this. I still have some cheap tools that have survived that are about 30+ years old. The quality is indeed day and night difference. Most people think a $40 pair of needle nose pliers are somehow better than a $10 pair.

[@drewwyatt1274]

A chap I know is a professional truck mechanic of over 20 years. That is exactly the way he started, with a cheapish all-in-one kit, and anything he broke he replaced with snap-on or Mac. It is a bit weird to see his socket rack mostly full of budget sockets and 5 snap-on sockets.

[@oliverroedel1111]

not true for germany, I bought some cheap stuff decades ago and it they are really good tools, nothing to compare with the cheap trash stuff from china today

[@EdKy101]

Agreed! And you can always find name brand used tools if you don't want to drop the cash for new.

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

@@oliverroedel1111 you guys always do it right the first time, here in the us harbor freight sells unsharpened spade bits

[@Hrethgir]

Bought my first house a couple years ago, and needed to increase my tools after I built my workbench. Pretty much everything is from Harbor Freight. I like was Adam Savage said, buy the cheap stuff, and if it doesn't break, perfect. If it does break, replace it with something better.

[@wildbill23c]

I agree with the replace with better if it breaks, otherwise work with what you got...I'm sure most, if not all of us would love to go buy everything off a tool truck if we had the funds to do so, but most of us don't, and most of us turn wrenches occasionally rather than all day long, so for that reason it makes no sense to buy tool truck stuff, unless you got those few tools that you use all the time then, maybe its worth it for those specific tools, but to buy a $20k+ tool chest for your house isn't necessary, and quite frankly a major waste of money...US General, and Icon make some really good tool storage units for a heck of a lot cheaper....my US General 44" combo unit has been on my carport that is open weather for going on 18 years, other than being dusty and dirty that tool chest combo works great, just need a larger one as I've somehow managed to fill it up LOL...the trouble I've ran into is you have to go to a very large tool chest combo in order to get several deep storage drawers...or purchase the end lockers....which don't work on my old 44" unit as they've changed the size of the new ones, they're much deeper than the old ones unfortunately...but an upgrade would be nice anyways at some point in the future. I have tools scattered everywhere because many of them don't fit in the smaller drawers is what I've ran into...and even those fancy expensive tool truck tool chests aren't any better for bulky tool storage....again you have to get the end cabinets for that type of stuff.

[@Celician83]

So, if your only working out of this toolbox the next few episodes and will go to harbor freight if necessary, at the end of each episode could you add a "Harbor Freight run" ticker for the episode, and total cost so we could get an idea of what extra value from this original purchase may be?

[@Dr_Mike2]

I second that. Im a semi professional race car driver and amateur tattoo artist that has the Harbor Freight figured out. They have the "Goldilocks principle" of "Good-Better-Best" and I've had in general a 97.25% positive experience buying only the best that mainland China and Taiwan has to offer!!

[@davidwillingham8242]

Yep

[@davidwillingham8242]

Yep

[@davidwillingham8242]

Kitty

[@davidwillingham8242]

Yep

[@Ghost_moto_WPN]

Just a side note, when there are only 2x locking/swivel wheels, they go at the handle end. This will be a real effort to turn and manoeuvre when it’s got 200kg of tools in it. Not to mention the swivel /locking wheels are at the handle end so you can press the foot lock after you’ve moved it so you don’t have to go to the other end to lock the wheels. This set seems to be a pretty decent start or even just for the tinkerer, should last a while. Cheap stuff is getting good these days.

[@me109aa]

I noticed this too and it bugged me to the end.

[@Not_Sure_]

I thought every mechanic would know that.

[@digitalman269]

Do they make this in a 24 inch deep model?

[@JoeCnNd]

Here's the comment I was looking for. I was thinking that's gonna be a pita to steer.

[@handscrews9653]

Laying out your tools in your new toolbox for the first time has to be one of the most satisfying feelings

[@DaddyWarlocks]

Damn, not even a minute in and Tavarish got roasted!

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Balding man in a stinky charger

[@Sunedosa]

@@rentzusuken He pissed on your shoes or something ?

[@petermuller7687]

Best "strategy" I've heard so far: Buy a cheap set, and replace the things that break with higher quality. How much higher the quality depends on how quick they break. So get a cheap set, and if that 10 mil socket breaks, get a high quality new one. If the 23 mil socket breaks after 10 years of use, the cheap one was good enough.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Cheap doesn't mean bad, just "questionable," if it _is_ bad at least you didn't spend a lot. But I'd add that if it's something you think you're going to use for a long time, it doesn't hurt to spend a tiny bit extra to get something one notch better just for your own peace of mind. That's a life lesson has generally saved me from needing to upgrade a lot of things over the years.

[@CrashRacknShoot]

My rule of thumb is start off cheap. If it keeps working, you got a good tool. If it breaks, then you get a more expensive/reputable one.

[@zirkh1609]

That's the trap most people end up in... My dad included, they are so fixated with the mindset of "well at least it's cheap" so they end up buying that same cheap stuff multiple times in a row when they could save all that money and buy an actual quality and durable product only once

[@bkad6238]

True. I have a mix of affordable tools and high end tools. The affordable tools have served me well for many years.

[@TenheadLife]

The key phrase there is “tiny bit extra”

[@zirkh1609]

@Lassi Kinnunen 81 I completely understand that, and if it's for a tool that you won't always use then a cheap one is the best option. No need to overpay for a one use thing. My argument tho is more related to stuff that you will regularly use and abuse and tools you can rely on the long run.

[@ManleyHurd]

I got the Pittsburgh 301 tool set with a travel case. After 4 years I'm missing a stubby standard screwdriver. Pieces rattle around a bit but solved most of it with some sheets of cardboard. Throw some prybars, hammer and odd tools in a milk crate and I've swap 2 transmissions and and engine with the kit. The kit in the case lives in my pickup and the crate is on the shelf waiting for its contents to be customized as needed. Are these top of the line, no. Are they good enough to do a project, act as an emergency tool kit, or a junk yard kit... yes.

[@mikeorr3333]

As a guy who has pushed his toolbox around manufacturing facilities for two decades, I have to ask you Jared- when are you going to realize the swivel casters go on the handle side? It's much easier to drive like a rear steer forklift, I promise

[@pastaalalamborghini]

Go all swivel bro

[@jonathanfairchild]

@@pastaalalamborghini Harbor Freight even carries swivel casters. I put those on my Harbor Freight US General tool cart and it was so much better!

[@Lexx1976]

I've always put them on diagonally. Front right, rear left.

[@keifferrowe5189]

@@pastaalalamborghini i've found that all swivel casters makes the box hard to control.

[@keifferrowe5189]

Glad I wasn't the only person that noticed!

[@charlesgraham9954]

being poor growing up, never had tools. went to school to be a mechanic, my family got together and got a 1000ps Stanley tool set. 20 years later im still making a living with them cheap Stanley tools. of course i dont buy myself Stanley tools, but im still using the socket and ratchet set. i get laughed at all the time for having cheat ol Stanley sockets and ratchets. BUT THEY WORK.! i cant see paying 10 bucks for a 6 sided socket, when a 2 dollar one works as well. very good video. im sure u helped alot of people

[@jayhom5385]

It was funny seeing Robert in the middle of his GoKart debacle taking time to talk wood.

[@MEatRHIT2009]

I'm honestly surprised he didn't recognize the wood as acacia, it's basically what every cheap "solid wood" piece of furniture is made out of.

[@TravisFabel]

Yuppers. I also recognized when that was... Interestingly he did not make that box out of wood.

[@laneeric]

JARED! The swivel casters go on the side with the handle. IMO I only buy the sockets and ratchets I need, so I can get better quality. Those all-in-one kits have tons of odd sockets that you will NEVER EVER use. To save space mount individual socket rails to thin plywood so you can organize the SAE/Metric sets to what suits your most commonly used items.

[@michaelduffy8128]

Yeah I noticed that too, I thought I was crazy for a second. Having the caster set the way he does right now that thing is going to be up b**** to move

[@clockblocker]

Oh thank goodness it wasn't just me that noticed this...

[@rpmrallysport7071]

I LOVE finding tools at estate sales for a fraction of the price. I found a 4 ton floor jack & paid $20 for it - all steel and in good shape = still can't believe my luck knowing they are over $150 new

[@kendallsmith1458]

OLD Craftsman 1/2" drive socket set - $20. And as little as I use them they will last a 'lifetime'. Then there is the $10 air pump that only worked once...

[@LittleMoes_Motivation]

So, once piece of advice I give new mechanics as far as tools are concerned, is before you buy new, look to fb market place, Craig's list, and local listing for tools. Unfortunately alot of small mom and pop garages are going out of buisness, and you can pick up full sets with boxes pretty cheap!!

[@tman1129]

The Home Depot Husky version of that exact tool box also comes with a built in power strip with 2 USB ports (all where those "spot welds" you spotted are) for the same price! Also, that is real wood! And it's pretty resilient poly on too. I've exposed mine to all the chemicals other than acid...

[@jayhom5385]

Talking about Home Depot. Since Robert was on will we see a growing collection of Ryobi in Jared's boxes?

[@musikdrengen02]

@@jayhom5385 even tho Ryobi is a brand under Milwaukee.. i really dont enjoy using their tools. And i work in construction( carpentry)

[@tman1129]

@@jayhom5385 @projectfarm just did another great review of battery powered ratchets, and Ryobi tested in at the best value for DIY'ers! 😉

[@tman1129]

@@musikdrengen02 yeah, my neighbor has all their tools, and the worst part seems to be the battery size and ergonomics. Milwaukee took a podium spot with @projectfarm testing, and I love my Milwaukees..

[@tman1129]

@@jayhom5385 oh. And hopefully he at least picks the Homr Depot Rigid brand! My Rigids are going on 12 years old and the batteries are still doing great!

[@Cheesycook]

I can tell you one case where expensive makes sense. I bought my first socket set in 1997. I bought a Metrinch set when it was all over television ads. It does metric and standard, grips rounded nuts and have survived years of breaker bars and impact abuse. Double the function and half the space. I have since completed my set with impact drivers and 1/4 sockets as well as wrenches and adore them. Granted, my last set had to be sourced from Australia because they are not sold here anymore. My wife will never know what I paid on eBay.

[@TJDunaway]

Can we?

[@Cheesycook]

@@TJDunaway Around 400 for a set of short and long impact bits.

[@jonkvh]

I bought the Metrinch socket set 20 years ago. $500 bucks and it never let me down, ever. Here's another hint, for tool buying, buy Japanese tools. They make tons of stuff and it never reaches the stores, you have to hunt for it. Specialty tool shops are the best.

[@busman7228]

I had a small Metrinch socket set many years. Complete junk

[@rpavlik1]

Wait, is the handle supposed to go on the side with the fixed casters? It seems like that would be hard to maneuver. Always a fun video when you have Aging Wheels/Under Dunn on... Den of Tools just did a toolkit review like you're looking for recently...

[@Bac0n3510]

No different than a shopping cart

[@KudaMuda]

That drove me crazy. I'd have the casters reversed so I could maneuver the chest tight to a corner. That's something you don't do with a shopping cart.

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

@@Bac0n3510 The spacing on shopping cart wheels is wider on the fixed casters at the back wheels, which gives you more leverage. Since toolboxes have the same wheel spacing on both sides, not only you have no leverage, you'll also won't be able to turn it if you have more weight where the fixed casters and handle are. The vast majority of toolboxes are designed to be pulled, not pushed.

[@andrewharpin6749]

For a home mechanic, the cheap starter set is usually fine, find which ones you break and replace them with a better quality item. For a pro, or at least a starter pro, go up a little bit, fundamentally as your livelihood is dependent on those tools, so something a little better is probably recommended.

[@CoffeeandCancerStix]

I like my harbor freight stuff for my general assembly job, but I would agree that it probably would not be advised if your a mechanic.

[@angrydragonslayer]

And be wary that quality doesnt equal price (as seen with the HF daytona jack, snap-on clowning themself)

[@steveclark5206]

Great video, and thanks for being honest and not a “tool snob”. As a regular guy working on cars and motorcycles, it’s great to find reasonably priced tools that will get the job done and not break the bank. I’ve bought numerous HF tools and accessories and will look for fair and accurate reviews before making a purchase. You are now one of my trusted information resources.

[@natec599]

I’m a diesel mechanic and have picked up a number of socket sets and ratchets from icon. They work really well and the deep sockets have the shoulder inside to hold the bolt at the top like Snap-on and other high end sockets. The ratchets are a 90 tooth count but only single pawl still work great with a low swing arc. Also wright wrenches Wright grip plus can be found for about $150 a set and are pretty comparable to the $1200 Snap-on “posi grip” or whatever the hell they are, set.

[@tburda823]

I'll say, I have a toolbox full of mix of tools, lots of HF stuff in there. I am just a hobbyist working on cars, motorcycles, ATV's also. I have had a few tools from HF that in the middle of trying to use I just pitched right in the trash can. But for the most part, that's not the case. On the flip side, I also have some HF ratchets that I reach for first, because of the quality feel, they have. It's nice to see someone with a professional background be able to validate the mindset, that you DON'T have to have a $400 ratchet to get the job done.

[@kevinblankenburg4816]

Why? I learned at the age of 19 that cheap tools are... Cheap. You even destroy quality tools from time to time.

[@JobeStroud]

This is true of course. Though there are many types of tools where the cheap one isn't really any different than a expensive one.

[@HALDikopter]

The steering wheels go the side where the handle is on the toolbox and the non steering on the other.

[@spdrcr1010]

Thats the one i was looking for before typing the same thing, haha!

[@docgiggles130]

I've done very well with my Harbor Freight tools. Yeah, I've broken a few, but they were replaced under the warranty. I should note that I'm just a guy that messes around in his driveway so I don't use them daily. I've also talked to several pros that like the HF tools when they are doing the kinds of thing that are likely to damage a tool (like having to hammer a socket onto a badly rusted bolt.) They would much rather destroy a cheap tool than an expensive one. I visited a Mercedes dealer once and saw every bay had a HF tool box standing next to their nice Snap On box. The guys admitted that they do that so they can keep their expensive stuff in one and the HF beater tools in the other for easy sorting.

[@robm9772]

I was at a restaurant recently and the tables had that exact same excessive-finger joint wood top, kinda weird. Glad you got Robert Dunn on the show, that guy is awesome. He has two channgels, Aging Wheels for cars and Under Dunn for wood working/home projects.

[@donsurlylyte]

they use short bits of wood, is a good thing to not waste any, makes an OK top

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Also easier to get a flat surface when mass manufacturing than using longer planks that can warp. It'll be real wood, but probably a fairly soft wood that'll mark easily.

[@johnathansanders6402]

The finger joints are not a problem if they're done properly with proper sealing , coming from a woodworker with lots of years experience.

[@AlexanderBurgers]

They're very nice panels to work with, as they're much more resistant to warp than solid wood, and you don't need huge trees to get a big panel, but with the benefit of it still being solid wood and not just pressed sawdust or laminated cardboard hollowcore. They make 'em in a variety of wood types, but this one will no doubt be some kind of softwood. I actually really like the aesthetic, kind of the same vibe as a chopping block?

[@maccatt7274]

@ 24:04 Jared: Why does my opinion matter? Dude we just saw you repair and glue back together a Mclaren.... You option is gold standard...

[@802Garage]

Overall with Harbor Freight, just look at reviews before you buy. Most tools are fine to great, but some like their old locking jaw pliers are absolute garbage. Do some research and you'll save a lot of annoyance. Also, I'd recommend staying away from Matco except for their actual tool boxes. Almost everything they sell is a rebrand of something made in Asia you can get for far less money. Buy whatever they rebrand instead. All tool truck companies rebrand some items, but Mac and Snap-On are better for getting bespoke and USA made tools. Lastly, I wouldn't bother with tool truck brand cordless tools. They are far more expensive and will eat you alive with battery prices, but Milwaukee, DeWalt, or others are just as good if not better.

[@starwarsnerd95]

honestly I would always reccomend the best way top get tools is to buy second hand from someone, I got most of my tools second hand from a mechanic who retired and frankly got everything you would actually use for a 10th of what it was worth new

[@witchcraftauto]

This is also great advice! Some of my tools came second hand and they are just as good for what I need them for.

[@markkelc]

I agree, I bought used Snap-on which is still Snap-on with a lifetime warranty - there is no way I could have afforded new Snap-on, but used - it's a fraction of the new cost, and awesome to use.

[@ng-ht1vx]

I bought a box that was over a third full of snap on tools, with the rest being Mac, Matco, SK, OTC, etc., for less than the value of the box. Guy was a retired mechanic, and was moving into a condo, and wanted it gone NOW. Snap on warrantied about $4k worth of the tools. I have a few that I have to find the mac truck for, etc. Problem was that I now need a bigger box.

[@xgford94]

You need a MIGHTY CAR MODS “In The Bin” T-Shirt

[@craigpeel5983]

Lol that's what I thought when he did that!

[@ericpleasant7722]

The Doyle pliers that they sell are one of Mac's old patents and they are absolutely wonderful.

[@stekarenhd6911]

Jared should do content with the aging wheels guy! They would be great together

[@roberthernandez7564]

The timing of this video couldn't have been better. This helps me make my own decisions about my garage tools. Thanks, Jared!

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

buy master sets, you get it all in one Im 20 and have no regrets on what ive bought (ive only bought harbor freight tools using tip money)

[@grahamburgdorf8397]

Look at used snap on tools as well because they still have the warranty

[@witchcraftauto]

If you are giving your garage a bit of a make over, I found that if you treat it just like a car build, come up with a design of what you want and layout first then start arranging it and getting the tools you need!

[@donkeyboy585]

For the most part the $8 wrench will turn a bolt as good as a $20 wrench

[@BudMasta]

Husky has a master set aswell but I'm thinking this one is probably more cost effective

[@CPthetooladdict]

way better value brands then harbor freight out there if you're looking at harbor freight you're not looking deep enough.

[@Robot-vl5on]

You've got the wheels mixed up on your toolbox. The spinners should be on the handle side.

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

It is preference on wheels, I like them on that side as generally it makes it easier to put along a wall

[@many-points]

Great series, looking for to the rest of the episodes! If you want a "budget" no skip wrench and socket sets I recommend Tekton. Quality and price wise they are between the tool trucks and HF stuff, but best of all NO SKIPPED SIZES. I hate skipped sizes and I found Tekton is the cheapest way to get a no skip set.

[@plantedrabbit3]

i bought a good amount of tekton sockets when i started working at a shop, still have some of them and ive never had an issue with them

[@busman7228]

The Tekton socket sets, either regular or impact are very good at a very reasonable price. The other hand tools like the adjustable wrenches are junk

[@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago]

There's a lot of great Cr-Mo socket sets on Amazon too. Sunex are my favorite, but there's cheaper options as well. I have the Tekton wrenches up to 32mm so far. Great wrenches.

[@buckbucker8020]

I personally like tekton and gearwrench

[@digitalgavakie]

I have the same tool box and love it. Most of my other tools are HF as well. Biggest complaint is the pliers. Havent had luck with those but the pittsburgh sockets and wrenches are great. Ratcheting wrenches Ive had issues but with lifetime warranties and how easy it is to replace in store its not that bad.

[@gregblau8082]

Their Doyle pliers are actually very nice and pretty cheap

[@kingkairos]

What a shot right out of the gate! Had me lol'ing instantly. RIP Tavarish!

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again Wrenching Everyday Thank you for another Great Video. I have to agree with you about Harbor Freight, some of there tools are great. And some are junk. Again thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@victorpuiatti]

I loved this! Thank you! It's so nice to see this instead of just fixing car's. Not that there's anything wrong with that! That's what we all love, but this was an awesome way to switch things up👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@magnateataxia]

The shipping box says "solid wood top".

[@CharleyMcGee]

I own the cabinet version of that tool box. I'm not sure what the top is either, but I THINK it is actual wood. I say that because when I bought mine, I sanded the top down to get rid of the poly coat and then oiled it with vegetable oil. There's actual wood under the poly, but I don't know if it's wood all the way through or just a veneer with sawdust under it. Either way, I use mine for processing chickens and rabbits so I eventually put a real butcher block top on it. I've been pretty happy with the whole thing to this point.

[@AGeeksGarage]

Thanks for this, it was really helpful. I have found thus far that the tools that I pick up from Harbor Freight have worked really well, especially since I am not working on 10s of cars a day, but just one car on the weekend. Glad to hear someone with much more time and experience say that they are decent tools. I look forward to seeing how well they work for you long term. Thanks again.

[@4fiddy_a_aron]

The wood expert doesn't seem very smart, couldn't tell if it was a solid top which it clearly is and never said the type of wood. It's usually always made of rubber wood

[@Axle1007]

I will say I do like their ICON line of tools. I've had pretty good luck with them.

[@MrClarkisgod]

I was very surprised by ICON. That's the real deal, hands down. The fit and finish is better than 1990's Craftsman tools from Sears when that used to be THE THING most guys bought. Not a diss on Craftsman either. We used them in the Marines to repair/rebuild engines and transmissions for military vehicles all day long and they worked well.

[@TylerGotAYTAccount]

I bought the Icon sockets and when torquing a bolt to 25 in-lbs I had the 13mm round off inside. The other ones have held up fine. I need to take it back. I'm hoping it is just a fluke since the other ones in the same pack have been fine.

[@jonathanhawkins3269]

I just found your channel it was very informational I'm really enjoyed the video I literally was buying that set of tools tomorrow for my Christmas present being debating didn't know anything about them thank you for the info

[@braxtonnelson7422]

I consider it a bonus when one of my favorite KZbinrs shows up on another favorite KZbinr's channel... and Robert is definitely a favorite! Didn't look rehearsed or unnatural at all...

[@bbotelhoHI]

Even as an aircraft mechanic, my tools aren’t all top of the line. In fact, snap-on only holds ~10% of my tool box space, even though they are ~30% of what I’ve spent. Great specialty tools are worth every penny. Good general tools will get the job done.

[@ralphadams4478]

If your going to put a rubber mat on section of top,or cover it all with a rubber mat,just drill a shallow hole to see what's in it,then u find out,take a wood Dowell in pound into n sand it n or stain it

[@walkermediaworx]

Excited about this one. I love me some cheap tools if they work!

[@dizzyd970]

A toolbox is a toolbox. The toolbox doesn't matter what's inside the toolbox matters. I probably have the cheapest tool box on the planet and expensive snap-on tools on the inside. This was done on purpose 😂

[@miguelcastro5872]

I love this, we need more tool talk. Not enough guys get to see what a difference the quality of tools makes, sometimes the cheap stuff end up working better. That’s mostly not the case but I would love to see this turn into a series

[@minecraftnoob3286]

A tip I got when I was buying tools is buy really cheap tools and the ones you break get expensive one because those are the ones you use and abuse the most.

[@thegametinkerer]

Jared, great content. I really appreciate videos like this. I try to also do what I consider "real use reviews" with products I buy and use personally. I think these are great for beginners that maybe don't have a lot of money. Getting the best bang for the buck, while maintaining usability is key for starting a business or hobby shop.

[@ralphadams4478]

Questionable garage,Questionable tools,real Questionable toolbox..........

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

I've been professionally pulling wrenches for about 30 years . Been working in dealerships for almost 20 years . I started out with cheap tools that mostly couldn't stand up to the daily abuse I put them through . Over the years I learnt what tools I needed to be high quality and what I could get away with cheaper brands . I also broke down about 8 years ago and bought Snap On boxes . I wanted a box to last me the rest of my career . And even though they are Snap On , I got the least expensive ones (only just over $9000 total) .

[@busman7228]

The Snap On boxes prices are a rip off.

[@carlosavila1155]

The Quinn Master Technician Tool Set is on sale for $349.99.

[@frankensteinracing3520]

My recommendation is buy two sets of screw drivers. A cheap set that you can destroy if need be and a good set for actually undoing screws. Also having some cheap spinners and sockets is always good especially when you need to make a specialised tool. Like a cut down spanner etc.

[@geostanley409]

You put the rotating casters on the wrong end of the toolbox. They go on the handle end of the box.

[@erichargis3349]

Jared, I love you're style. You are so genuine and humble. You care about the viewers and the beginners and it shows. You are the perfect addition to Tavarish's channel!

[@marklast6474]

You put the handle of the toolbox on the wrong end, should of put it on the end with the swivel wheels!

[@PeteyG708]

I have bought some tools from Harbor and found them to be ok. Some of the HB tools I have are still good to this day, but others have indeed been crap. On a side note: I actually had bought a cheap Black and Decker toolkit from Walmart in about 2007 or so. Out of all the tools that thing had, I still have some slip joints, needle nose pliers, and a hammer that has taken a beating a time or two. It is completely knackered but is still solid and I use it whenever I need it. Someone here in the comments said that cheap tools of today are a far cry away from cheap tools of yesteryear. This is absolutely true.

[@chriholt]

Very impressive review Jared! Seems like Harbor Freight ("Horror Fright" is what I used to call it...) has come a long way since the old days. One thing was bugging me though - wouldn't you want to put the handle on the tool chest on the end with the steerable casters?

[@workshed556]

LOL, scrolling down and I see someone I know. Hope you are doing well Chris. It has been a while since the Harris days.

[@tabom2341]

Shouldn’t the handle go above the swiveling casters?

[@CoffeeandCancerStix]

For the last 6.5 years I've been doing light assembly, all of my non power tools came from harbor freight and honestly I have not had any issues with them, I've only had to replace one wrench that I left out and was promptly stolen. I have a US general tool box that holds just about everything I need, the only complaint there is the included drawer liner lasts about 2 hours. Don't bother with the power tools, I've used a few of their drills and found them to be inconsistent in quality.

[@BPEKSupraInteractive]

4:42, that looks like a nice supra! Any updates on what you're doing with that?

[@Viraqua]

Wrenches and sockets hardly ever break, so going through a tool truck is pointless. I've had the same set of northern wrenches for the last twelve years and my chrome sockets are still the Channellocks from the crash kit I bought at Sam's club 20 years ago for $65. What you do want to buy from the tool truck are ratcheting wrenches. You will break them, and that lifetime warranty is gold when you do. Harbor Freight has a warranty, yes, but you have to drive there to get it, and I've found them to break faster than my Matco ones.

[@dustyc324]

I've definitely replaced sockets. some break. some just get incredibly loose and fall off extensions and get loose on the bolt side also.

[@colinklang]

My theory on HF is that it will get the job done and provide the needed tools for most people for awhile. At which point they can go back and replace it at an affordable price or upgrade because it's used enough it broke. I've bought a ton of tools from harbor freight and I haven't been disappointed. I normally try to buy from their better or best category. I've been able to get tools that normally would be out of my price range. It's great for hobbyists and DIY types. Nothing wrong with harbor freight 😀

[@marktolner2922]

Shouldn't the steerable wheels be at the handle end of the tool box?

[@mattus1gig]

“Just because it’s cheap, doesn’t make it bad” that’s why I married the woman I did 😁

[@Thatguy55595]

Hey Jarad how old are you man? Just wondering

[@LVdebater]

Jared is such a pro. Huge ability!

[@unknowndayglo7455]

shoulda put those swivel casters on the handle side

[@mattmgarza]

Yukon is the "good" of their good, better, best lineup for tool cabinets. Better is US General and Best is Icon. I suspect the Yukon is similar in quality to Husky, but that's just my guess.

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

Did you read the box? It says "solid wood top".

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

I LOVE that tool chest. It's served me well. Funny enough the barber shop I go to also uses them at each barber chair. They've found them absolutely excellent for the job of keeping all their equipment organized and having a working surface

[@compactrhone]

2 things I learned in the year and a half I was a mechanic, masterforce (menards brand) has some great toolboxes for cheap, and craftsman has a really nice toolkit (CMMT99206) that I keep in the bed of my truck as a crash kit/junkyard kit

[@keifferrowe5189]

i have a masterforce toolbox, it's fantastic.

[@Acaidia]

I agree that Craftsman kit is quality. My buddy also keeps one in his truck. It's nice because since the drawers are molded to the tools they don't slide around and make a bunch of noise like a normal toolbox would.

[@ZippoVarga]

Mounts Caster Wheels on opposite side of handle. Make Questionable Choices Exemplified! Zip~

[@darcybowyer5743]

It’s surprising how good cheap tools are these days, I’ve got a similar tools in a crash kit here in Australia 🇦🇺 from the old hobo freight kit but it lacks more spanners then the usual suspects and no vise grips (but I carry those in a seperate electrics/specialist tools box with a code reader and brake drum pliers etc) and so far I haven’t broken anything yet. But as everyone else says, replace it with a Snap On etc so your wallet doesn’t combust with the cost with buying all the expensive tools... and never using a good chunk of em because of strange socket sizes etc.

[@TylerPotter]

I've made it quite a while now at the dealership with just a large hammer and zip-ties.