I will have to agree with you on that ! I have his number saved in my phone and under “business” it reads “The Best Damn Snap On Dealer On Earth” haha ! He is a great guy and we are VERY blessed to have him as a dealer and also a friend. Snap On should have Hamilton teach “Customer Service” classes to all the other dealers !
Seems like everyone who complains about Snap On has never used their tools. Once you use a snap on ratchet, wrench or about anything you’ll never go back. The service is unbeatable as well. That wrench theory he explained was very well put! Never thought of it that way.
I used and own plenty of Snap On and Matco tools. I dont have a problem using other brands. Hamilton has a good theory on the price BUT, I can buy 3 HF ratchets for $70.00, if I break one I have another ready to go, dont have to wait for the snap on truck, then, on my leisure time, maybe while driving passed a HF store, stop in and trade in the broken one. Costs nothing and dont have to wait, oh, and if I break 2 in a week, I said I could buy 3. If I break a Snap On on monday afternoon, I might have to wait until Next monday morning to get it fixed. Buy 2 sets of everything from HF and you will never be without, waiting on a Snap On truck. Or that Matco truck who dont want to warranty anything.
@@chuckmiller5763 lol I used to say the same thing with mastercraft (Canadian HF) but I’ve come to learn the hours spent going from Canadian tire to Canadian tire looking for a socket or extension you need on warranty is a lot of time and fuel spent as opposed to calling the strap on guy and if he has it that day either him meeting me at the shop or me meeting him after work and if not as soon as it shows up on order I have it as opposed to hoping the 16 year old at Canadian tire actually ordered it and wondering how many months till it shows up
I use snap on tools everyday and I will still buy Icon over snap on. I’m not a heavy duty tech so I rarely break anything. Never cracked or broke a single icon or any harbor freight tool. Now I have only been a tech for about a year but I think it’s more a pick your poison type of deal.
I possibly made one of them wrenches lol ( I work at the elizabethton Tennessee plant) thank y'all for showing and talking about our tools so highly it means a lot to the men an women that make them
Sir my hat is off to you ! You are the man !!! Those are some of the MOST AWESOME tools on earth !! Next time I’m through that way i want to buy you a beer ! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment !!
I'm moving to TN very soon and I have been by that plant several times. I appreciate the work and pride you and the other employees put into the product. The only issue is that I have to explain to morons that the HARDLINE Snap on stuff is NOT made in China. But the haters just wanna scream "China!!" every second. I have no idea where they got this misinformation.... Yes... the electronic stuff is made in China, lights, etc. But what company doesn't make that in China?? That has nothing to do with the hardline tools. I like the idea of tools that are made in the USA. Tell me I'm wasting my money or whatever. USA means something to me. From a guy who works on cars and depends on his tools daily. Thank you!!
Hamilton is the ideal tool truck guy, he doesn’t push or puff up his products. He let’s the product sell it self. The other guys fluff up everything they have. Overall your lucky you gotta Hamilton
Toward the end of my career I had the immense pleasure working with folks from the south, and watching you fellas brings back those memories. Polite, hard working, and honest gents. Wish I was your neighbor!
I feel bad for people that have bad Snap-On reps. This guy is a great rep and loyal to the company and people. People that don’t like Snap-On probably don’t like them because of there experience with there rep
Very true always loved snap on but I can remember the name of the dealer I rarely bought anything from and remember the awesome dealer who replaced him when he retired 😂 I’m glad mr snow got the old fellas route cause now I got one pretty toolbox
I'll admit, I knew that Snap-on made their own tools, but I didn't know they had their own steel mills. And the idea that their tools are made from Virgin steel makes a real difference on the quality of the tool....
I bought a big set of snapon 20 years ago and add a few pieces here and there. Just working on my own cars. Grandpa said buy it once, buy it for life. I bought the tools instead of cool car in high school. Fixing my own stuff has saved me 10s of thousands $.
If we had a snap on guy that came reliably and not once a month, and then decide to quit. We got a harbor freight right in town. I don't even have to wait a day. Snap on is definitely high quality, but they are mostly just as strong as icon, tekton, Napa, heck even Stanley has some good stuff.
Proper snap on hand tools are the best in the world I love the ratchets and sockets, it also comes down to service Hamilton is a good guy some of our reps are not good, no matter how good the tools are if your rep is awful in my opinion it devalues the tools. Awesome video again.
I couldn't agree more with every single word Hamilton said about Snap On hand tools and the amazing quality they consistently deliver from thier American workers, in American plants with American steel. I pay with a smile every time I buy one.. They are the best in the world. Unfortunately...lol ... Maybe it was that one-handed 10 year old Chinese girl who missed a solder joint on your polisher because we all know.. that sadly.. Snap On cordless power tools are not made by those same American workers, in American plants with American steel, and I don't think it's any mystery at all why you pretty much see 100% universal agreeance that Snap On hand tools are the best in the world while Snap On cordless power tools are the subject of so much debate and love/hate relationships. With the American made Snap On tools it is almost always love/love.. Snap On "PLEASE" when you rebound to take the crown back from Milwaukee do it in America like it always should have been...
I wouldn't be so sure about the American steel part. Snap on rebrands a lot of stuff and I bet they can't vouch for all of their suppliers. The only two tool brands that I know of that openly claim to use American steel are Wright tool and Urrea, which happens to be Mexican. This is the first time I've heard this claim and if Snap on were open about it I would have heard about it already.
That’s what i thought too. I’m actually a HUGE fan of the CT761 impact guns. I love that little 3/8” beast i even went to snap on website to the online catalog and typed in the part number CT761 then clicked on the 3/8” impact tool only and went to specifications and went down to country of origin and i will be dang if it isn’t made in CHINA ! I thought just the battery but ...... according to the website it is also made there. But i don’t know any 3-8” that is made in USA ?
I couldn't understand a single word he said haha especially the bit where he said America for Americans in America for America by Americans in America. Someone please watch the family guy where lois runs for mayor haha. I suppose. No wonder Donald trump is the president if that's the population you don't need a genius in charge
Im not a pro, and only been on a truck one time. I bought a 3/8 stubby ratchet and a spinner. The quality is stoic! I now own a snap on roll cart and filling it with only good USA tools. Have 10 snap on ratchets now, wrench sets in foam, and those new long double flex reversibles. Im never going back to disposable tools.
I love Snap On my only complaint is I have never had a good dealer like the guy you are showing here also I work from home now so I have to track the guy down plus he want to argue about warranty items. I wish they had a better system to get the tools to a guy.
I agree with virtually every thing hamilton said and recommended. His stuff is first rate. My wrenches are snap-on, ratchet a mixture of Cornwell, snap-on and Matco. The thing about good tools is they protect equipment and more importantly the technician. The cost involved with any major to, especially snap-on is the support network, it's priceless. Couple that with tools that don't destroy customer equipment and bust up a tired technicians hands and you have the biggest part of the snap-on value proposition
Also as far as cost, I'm sure snap on does an evaluation and factor in what they anticipate warranty breakage will cost them, and that cost is factored in as well. That said, once you've bought from the truck or have background testimony, just buy used. I've never had a problem getting warranty coverage once my rep was established. I have no qualms about letting someone else take the brand new price hit while I take the used price benefit. When that tool breaks, I still get a new one.
Hi I live up here in Canada and have been a fan of these tools for many years I took my training in 1964 and have a large collection of tools . When I bought my first garage I had a partner who was all Grey Bonny but he was always in my box because his grey couldn't get in some place. I do have one complaint I bought the first FAR 70 3/8 air ratchet to be sold in Canada my dealer picked it up in the States . It needs rebuilding and I can`t get the parts gotta say I loved that ratchet. I know it was noisy and not much power and the new ones are better but I loved it. I don`t have a shop any more but still do a bit of work from time to time I am 73 now so nothing too heavy. I enjoyed your video and look forward to more. Thank you.
That is awesome. First off let me say thank you for watching the channel and also for taking time to leave a comment. That is so cool to hear your story. I’m sure you have some amazing stories and have seen a lot. You have watched not only the evolution of internal combustion engines but also tools and tool manufacturing. You got to live and work on cars in the good days before all the computers and stuff like that. I admire the fact that you got to lay hands on all of those 70’s muscle cars and quality built trucks (Fords of course hahah).
@@KoonTrucking IHC all the way I have a 1975 3/4 ton 4x4, a 1975 1/2 ton step side 4x4, and 4 Scouts 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1980 which is the last year they were made. The 1974 was my first I put over 500,000 miles on it and it still runs but I don`t drive it any more . I plow my road with the 1/2 ton it has a 7 foot dozer on it and a 392 engine . Great trucks. I had a Dodge 3 ton tow truck with a 354 Hemi could haul anything biggest load was a White western star cement mixer hauled it 16 miles. Thanks for the videos and thanks for the reply. By the way my last few years I specialized in computer controls and loved the challenge I found the Snap-On scanner with trouble shooter to be the best.
Koon Trucking SUBSTANTIAL Top 10 tools from Snap-on 🇺🇸 loved it 👌 I ❤️ my Snap-on Zeus great tools inside my tools kit great Scanner loved it Thank you very much Koon Trucking Take care and have a great day Koon Trucking From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
The 100 tooth is an amazing ratchet, i bought a 1989 f150 with 41k 5 speed for 300$ and it came with a round head 3/8 snap on ratchet and its now my favorite ratchet
Snap on ratchets are the best in my mind, I got 1/4” all the up to 3/4” I love my electric ratchet and I want to get a new long neck. The hard handles is the best screwdriver handle, my dad bought some in the early 90s and I still have them now almost 30 years later and that handle is still in great condition and I hit them with hammer often
That was a good analogy but think how often are you breaking sockets and wrenches? In my opinion if your breaking even Pittsburg wrenches it’s user error. I was always more worried about the Pittsburgh not gripping the fastener but now that icon is on the shelf’s I don’t worry about that.
It amazes me that people would buy a new ratchet, torque wrench or set of screwdrivers that they don’t need ONLY because a new,different color handle came out! But they do! More power to the tool companies who respond to the desires!
Awesome video Clay. I’ll tell you what, if your impressed with the MG325 you really need to try the PT850. I own both of them and traded my IR’s to get them, couldn’t be happier. Again great video can’t wait till next Friday. Take care brother
I like your channel but I'm an industrial mechanic and was a helicopter mechanic in the army, if you want to spend 35 dollars on a single wrench and that's what you like more power to you, but ive never broken a harbor freight wrench not once, including the ratchet wrench's. And as far as the cost of having to go to the store and replace it, very few people i know would have to give up an HR of the work day to go to the store most people just stop by there in their time off. That's just my experience and thoughts about it. Great videos
i own some gearwrench ratchets they work great for me never had a issue with them i get what works for me. i also own a snap on ratchet its amazing by the way get what works for you
I have a couple Snap On square hard handled screwdrivers and I like them. Most of my tools are old school Craftsman and newer stuff is Capri, Tekton, and German brands (NWS, Knipex, Wera). I'm a DIY guy, so I of course never see a tool truck. I'd like to try the Snap On ratchets though.
Great content from Hamilton, interesting top 10 tools he had. You got to pay for quality, it's that simple, Hamilton used a great analogy on how much cheap tools cost in the long run. Great video sir, thanks for the time you put into bringing us, the viewers, videos for our watching pleasure! Now if their was just another surprise in a future Snap on Friday video.................. to be continued............
Look at the flare nut wrenches,will never replace a Snap On one.The cheap version,will do a lot since they spread open easily.The Snap On flare nut wrenches don't do this
I agree with Hamilton although I use mostly old sears craftsman and gear wrench and I’ve never really broke much but I also don’t use my tools for the wrong things. I don’t use screw drivers for pry bars I don’t hammer on my box wrenches to get the nut loose. I clean all my tools once a week. It’s all how you treat them. I do love my Zeus though and the people who complain are either jealous or can’t afford them. It’s that simple. People who work on their own cars maybe snap on isn’t worth it to them however the tools are well worth the money.
I like the square hard handle screwdrivers much more than the newer Instinct screwdrivers. I find the Instinct handles to be too thick for my hand and harder to grip and use. I'm average size so I concluded they were made for bigger guys. The hard handle screwdrivers are nearly indestructible and clean up easily. The Instinct plastic is softer and gets gouged more easily and doesn't clean up as well. Neither screwdriver type rolls when set down. Proof that the hard handle screwdrivers are superior is Snap-On brought them back. When has than happened before?
Yes Snap On is expensive but they are made for professionals, last a long time, some of the best tools, credit, pull up to shop, etc etc. HF is great and I love them but they are for normal people. If you work on vehicles for a living then youre gonna buy Snap on.
In this video you need to award Bill (Wild Bill) best supporting actor for his roll shoplifting scene! And Hamilton needs to be in the credits as you technical advisor. I was going say that the MG325 had a special Ext. on it that gave a little extra edge kinda like the heavy wall Honda crank bolt socket that lisle sells. But I thought you wouldn't buy that story or just say I'm full of Sh!t. But anyway this was a very well done episode of Snap-on Friday for shore.
Great watching you guys. Hamilton you do such a great job and are an example for others to emulate. Join Trucking keep up the awesome videos! Happy Thanksgiving boys!
First day at a Honda Dealership doing Oil Changes brought my Harbour Freight tools. Used it on brand spanking new Honda Civic damn it feels like junk felt like it was breaking down on me. Switched to Mac Tools, Snap On, and Matco never looked back since
That's hilarious, i buy rags and moving blankets from harbor freight. i break those tools, i have snap on tools 25 years old still in great condition. p.s. i thought diesel mechanics liked things that smoked,lol.
I love my snap on tools and I buy the cheaper tools for Road call so when I lose them I'm not upset that I just lost a expensive nice great tool if I lost one of my Snap-on tools and I've done that a couple times and I was upset if I'm gonna put my hard worked money into something I want it to be the best and that's why I buy snap on tools the most
#1 and #2 I agree with 100% if you're a mechanic and you don't have both you're wrong. There's an endless list of the things you can do with these two power tools even as a beginner mechanic. I never leave the shop without them.
Great top 10 list. Only thing I don’t have is the Apollo scan too. But I have used a buddies. Super nice. Once it’s in the budget I will have one. I started out wrenching on my race cars and what not out of my garage and got hooked up with snap on guy local and he has no problem stopping by my house on his Tuesday route. Snap on. Hands down best tools and best service.
Yall got 1 heck of a SNAP-ON dealer. The ones around here are worthless and tough to deal with. Thank God I get the SEP Discount going to school. I can just order everything at 50% off and shipped right to my door. By the way this accounts in my wife's name... lol.
I'll leave ol Snappy to the automotive mechanics since Snap-On is shoved down their throats with the ASE certs. When you're ready to fix some serious machines; planes, industrial, commercial... Very few care about the Snap-on truck. Yes, your Bowing 747's are fixed by more Harbor freight tools than you'd like to imagine. I use Husky tools where I can. They almost never break, they perform very well, and I exchange them no questions asked while enjoying a cheese burger in under 15 minutes, not 2 to 4 weeks. No one steals my tools, if they did snag a socket or two, well $3 and minutes later, replaced.
The down side to getting a Snap on tool warrantied is you step back on the truck and feel obligated to buy something else. 35 dollar wrench now just cost 335 dollars.
That's the great thing about your videos. Even though a tool presented as new in your video isn't new 6 mo's later, the info is still as relevant as it was. Thanks for these videos. I learn a lot and really enjoy em. Catch ya on the flip driver, Sneakysnake is west bound and down! I would have loved to see Hamilton's face when he is at home, watching your video and sees Wild Bill fake steal that torque wrench. Still laughing!
I was refused warranty when my ratchet wore loose but they honoured the warranty when on the same ratchet I pointed out the chrome was peeling off. Warranty was often a hassle here in Canada.
Love snap on stuff but many cheaper lifetime warranty tools out there. If I was full time in the trade it would maybe be worth it but as a sometimes guy I prefer to only hunt the good stuff on auction sites
I own the 3/8” drive Techangle (ATECH) torque wrench in green/black and I own the test light with that bright green lead. My next purchase will be those wobble plus ratchet extensions.
LOL 13:35 is some really creative ‘ciphering and justification. That’s how we make the math make sense to us, but it’s never as fiscally sound when it’s said out loud. I think if we gave him a few more minutes he could’ve explained how buying Snap-on actually left you with more cash when you step off the truck. Hamilton is a legend.
I can't watch videos as fast as you make them, Clay. The software is sooo expensive from Snap-on.They've got you by the short hairs when you buy one of their scanners...... As always, love your videos. Also love Hamilton referencing your videos. 600 ft.lb. was a big surprise for that 3/8" drive air wrench! If I got as close to the door as Bill did with that torque wrench I'd be long gone! Haha!
My "Friday" was yesterday so I'm a day into my weekend ahead all y'all! Did you hear about Harbor Freight introducing a tool truck to sell their mechanics tools and tool storage products from to come around to the shops and dealers?
The only people who complain about the price of snap on tools are the ones who have never used them and snap on is a professional tool that is made to last.
I'm a marina technician with 20+years experience I grew up in auto and marine shops I've seen 1 snap-on wrench break.. yes 1 I've seen craftsman 5/8 wrench open end flex on a nut and round it and not come off took a 5/8 snap-on wrench on that same rounded nut and took it off without slipping on it once... I was 15 when I seen that and was sold on quality tools. The only ratchets/wrenches/sockets other than snap-on I'll buy is matco I've got 3/8 sockets sets I bought when I was 20 years old I'm 38 now still have those 4 sets of sockets I've cracked a couple over the years using them on inpacts I feel that's expected when using crome sockets with an inpact. Matco wrenches are as good as snap-on and are a little less $$$ like .50-.75 cent less lol. As for the ratchets snap-on has the best by fare matco's are the next best and the rest are junk I don't care what anyone says... and he'll no the harbor fake are not better your not a mechanic if your trying to tell me that. Mac's won't last a week you'll be getting it fixed the next time you see the mac man craftsman also junk. grearwrench better than mac,craftsman,harbor fake but still shit. ..
thank you hamilton and koon i think i own most of all those tools. i’m also from bama and a marine diesel mechanic in cali. does snap on or blue point have a cylinder sleeve puller?
I’m sure snap on has one, most trucks probably won’t stock them so it would have to be ordered. You can probably search them in the snap on catalog or on the website
I'm All About Anything That Is Milwaukee Fuel Series Battery Powered Tools As My Favorite But Snap-On Is My Favorite Choice Of Tools In General But Matco, Mac, Even A Lot Of Cornwell Even Though Gearwrench And Craftsman Have Good Stuff... I Personally Have Quite A Few Irwin And Irwin-Vise-Grip Brand Tools Along With Channel-Lock Brands Of Hand Tools And Socket Sets That Have Been Flawless And I Use The Heck Out Of Them At Least 3 To 4 Days A Week Every Week
Hamilton, is the Best Snap On Guy! Hands Down...
I will have to agree with you on that ! I have his number saved in my phone and under “business” it reads “The Best Damn Snap On Dealer On Earth” haha ! He is a great guy and we are VERY blessed to have him as a dealer and also a friend. Snap On should have Hamilton teach “Customer Service” classes to all the other dealers !
That comment made my Instagram page ! Haha 🤣 love that comment. It will also be pinned at the top of all the other comments !
Koon Trucking if someone says harbor freight tools are the same as Snap-on they are not a technician. And have never used Snap-on tools
I swear we are being watched. Right after I posted that comment I checked my emails and there was a damn harbor freight email in there. No lie. Lol
@@jamesbatdorf1665 amen to that they also will not work with or for me. I feel like it says a lot about a technician or even a mechanic
Seems like everyone who complains about Snap On has never used their tools. Once you use a snap on ratchet, wrench or about anything you’ll never go back. The service is unbeatable as well. That wrench theory he explained was very well put! Never thought of it that way.
Very true !!
I used and own plenty of Snap On and Matco tools. I dont have a problem using other brands. Hamilton has a good theory on the price BUT, I can buy 3 HF ratchets for $70.00, if I break one I have another ready to go, dont have to wait for the snap on truck, then, on my leisure time, maybe while driving passed a HF store, stop in and trade in the broken one. Costs nothing and dont have to wait, oh, and if I break 2 in a week, I said I could buy 3. If I break a Snap On on monday afternoon, I might have to wait until Next monday morning to get it fixed. Buy 2 sets of everything from HF and you will never be without, waiting on a Snap On truck. Or that Matco truck who dont want to warranty anything.
oh boy you're lickin' the boot big time on this one lmaooooooo
@@chuckmiller5763 lol I used to say the same thing with mastercraft (Canadian HF) but I’ve come to learn the hours spent going from Canadian tire to Canadian tire looking for a socket or extension you need on warranty is a lot of time and fuel spent as opposed to calling the strap on guy and if he has it that day either him meeting me at the shop or me meeting him after work and if not as soon as it shows up on order I have it as opposed to hoping the 16 year old at Canadian tire actually ordered it and wondering how many months till it shows up
I use snap on tools everyday and I will still buy Icon over snap on. I’m not a heavy duty tech so I rarely break anything. Never cracked or broke a single icon or any harbor freight tool. Now I have only been a tech for about a year but I think it’s more a pick your poison type of deal.
I possibly made one of them wrenches lol ( I work at the elizabethton Tennessee plant) thank y'all for showing and talking about our tools so highly it means a lot to the men an women that make them
Sir my hat is off to you ! You are the man !!! Those are some of the MOST AWESOME tools on earth !! Next time I’m through that way i want to buy you a beer ! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment !!
Dont be jelous your broke save up some of that welfare money so you can get some snap on products @takebackamericafromisrael
I'm moving to TN very soon and I have been by that plant several times. I appreciate the work and pride you and the other employees put into the product. The only issue is that I have to explain to morons that the HARDLINE Snap on stuff is NOT made in China. But the haters just wanna scream "China!!" every second. I have no idea where they got this misinformation....
Yes... the electronic stuff is made in China, lights, etc. But what company doesn't make that in China?? That has nothing to do with the hardline tools. I like the idea of tools that are made in the USA. Tell me I'm wasting my money or whatever. USA means something to me. From a guy who works on cars and depends on his tools daily. Thank you!!
Hi Mark! Thanks for making the best tools on the planet! Appreciate you!
Do you still work there mark? I live in bristol and thought about applying there.
Hamilton is the ideal tool truck guy, he doesn’t push or puff up his products. He let’s the product sell it self. The other guys fluff up everything they have. Overall your lucky you gotta Hamilton
Wild Bill @10:25! He stole the show!🤣🤣🤣
LOL luv Bill, very cool and funny guy
I started laughing so hard hahaha
Toward the end of my career I had the immense pleasure working with folks from the south, and watching you fellas brings back those memories. Polite, hard working, and honest gents. Wish I was your neighbor!
I feel bad for people that have bad Snap-On reps. This guy is a great rep and loyal to the company and people. People that don’t like Snap-On probably don’t like them because of there experience with there rep
Very true always loved snap on but I can remember the name of the dealer I rarely bought anything from and remember the awesome dealer who replaced him when he retired 😂 I’m glad mr snow got the old fellas route cause now I got one pretty toolbox
I'll admit, I knew that Snap-on made their own tools, but I didn't know they had their own steel mills. And the idea that their tools are made from Virgin steel makes a real difference on the quality of the tool....
I agree. The Snap-On brand steel makes a much better tool.
Yeah Virgin steel is always a plus
I bought a big set of snapon 20 years ago and add a few pieces here and there. Just working on my own cars. Grandpa said buy it once, buy it for life. I bought the tools instead of cool car in high school. Fixing my own stuff has saved me 10s of thousands $.
If we had a snap on guy that came reliably and not once a month, and then decide to quit. We got a harbor freight right in town. I don't even have to wait a day. Snap on is definitely high quality, but they are mostly just as strong as icon, tekton, Napa, heck even Stanley has some good stuff.
Proper snap on hand tools are the best in the world I love the ratchets and sockets, it also comes down to service Hamilton is a good guy some of our reps are not good, no matter how good the tools are if your rep is awful in my opinion it devalues the tools. Awesome video again.
I couldn't agree more with every single word Hamilton said about Snap On hand tools and the amazing quality they consistently deliver from thier American workers, in American plants with American steel. I pay with a smile every time I buy one.. They are the best in the world.
Unfortunately...lol
... Maybe it was that one-handed 10 year old Chinese girl who missed a solder joint on your polisher because we all know.. that sadly.. Snap On cordless power tools are not made by those same American workers, in American plants with American steel, and I don't think it's any mystery at all why you pretty much see 100% universal agreeance that Snap On hand tools are the best in the world while Snap On cordless power tools are the subject of so much debate and love/hate relationships. With the American made Snap On tools it is almost always love/love..
Snap On "PLEASE" when you rebound to take the crown back from Milwaukee do it in America like it always should have been...
I wouldn't be so sure about the American steel part. Snap on rebrands a lot of stuff and I bet they can't vouch for all of their suppliers. The only two tool brands that I know of that openly claim to use American steel are Wright tool and Urrea, which happens to be Mexican. This is the first time I've heard this claim and if Snap on were open about it I would have heard about it already.
That’s what i thought too. I’m actually a HUGE fan of the CT761 impact guns. I love that little 3/8” beast i even went to snap on website to the online catalog and typed in the part number CT761 then clicked on the 3/8” impact tool only and went to specifications and went down to country of origin and i will be dang if it isn’t made in CHINA ! I thought just the battery but ...... according to the website it is also made there.
But i don’t know any 3-8” that is made in USA ?
I couldn't understand a single word he said haha especially the bit where he said America for Americans in America for America by Americans in America. Someone please watch the family guy where lois runs for mayor haha. I suppose. No wonder Donald trump is the president if that's the population you don't need a genius in charge
Im not a pro, and only been on a truck one time. I bought a 3/8 stubby ratchet and a spinner. The quality is stoic! I now own a snap on roll cart and filling it with only good USA tools. Have 10 snap on ratchets now, wrench sets in foam, and those new long double flex reversibles. Im never going back to disposable tools.
this guy is a good sales person he made me want to buy tools
Nice to hear praise for the Diagnostic tools, great products and we work hard to develop the software in the USA and Ireland
I love Snap On my only complaint is I have never had a good dealer like the guy you are showing here also I work from home now so I have to track the guy down plus he want to argue about warranty items. I wish they had a better system to get the tools to a guy.
Price and service are worth it! For a lifetime warranty on most any of their tools- prices aren’t that bad imo- pay once and be set for life
I agree with virtually every thing hamilton said and recommended. His stuff is first rate. My wrenches are snap-on, ratchet a mixture of Cornwell, snap-on and Matco. The thing about good tools is they protect equipment and more importantly the technician. The cost involved with any major to, especially snap-on is the support network, it's priceless. Couple that with tools that don't destroy customer equipment and bust up a tired technicians hands and you have the biggest part of the snap-on value proposition
Matco 1/4 88 teeth ratchet is great. The head of the ratchet is thiner then the snap on. Fits in tight places great.
All I heard was "Snap-On cuz Merica'!"
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Clay you tell him he doing a great job he doing a very good if I had buy tools it would be snap on thanks you all love the videos
I have the blue point socket set in a case. I got it on a steal at a pawn shop for 80$. Brand new. Best set I’ve came across
Also as far as cost, I'm sure snap on does an evaluation and factor in what they anticipate warranty breakage will cost them, and that cost is factored in as well. That said, once you've bought from the truck or have background testimony, just buy used. I've never had a problem getting warranty coverage once my rep was established. I have no qualms about letting someone else take the brand new price hit while I take the used price benefit. When that tool breaks, I still get a new one.
Hi I live up here in Canada and have been a fan of these tools for many years I took my training in 1964 and have a large collection of tools . When I bought my first garage I had a partner who was all Grey Bonny but he was always in my box because his grey couldn't get in some place. I do have one complaint I bought the first FAR 70 3/8 air ratchet to be sold in Canada my dealer picked it up in the States . It needs rebuilding and I can`t get the parts gotta say I loved that ratchet. I know it was noisy and not much power and the new ones are better but I loved it. I don`t have a shop any more but still do a bit of work from time to time I am 73 now so nothing too heavy. I enjoyed your video and look forward to more. Thank you.
That is awesome. First off let me say thank you for watching the channel and also for taking time to leave a comment. That is so cool to hear your story. I’m sure you have some amazing stories and have seen a lot. You have watched not only the evolution of internal combustion engines but also tools and tool manufacturing. You got to live and work on cars in the good days before all the computers and stuff like that. I admire the fact that you got to lay hands on all of those 70’s muscle cars and quality built trucks (Fords of course hahah).
@@KoonTrucking IHC all the way I have a 1975 3/4 ton 4x4, a 1975 1/2 ton step side 4x4, and 4 Scouts 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1980 which is the last year they were made. The 1974 was my first I put over 500,000 miles on it and it still runs but I don`t drive it any more . I plow my road with the 1/2 ton it has a 7 foot dozer on it and a 392 engine . Great trucks. I had a Dodge 3 ton tow truck with a 354 Hemi could haul anything biggest load was a White western star cement mixer hauled it 16 miles. Thanks for the videos and thanks for the reply. By the way my last few years I specialized in computer controls and loved the challenge I found the Snap-On scanner with trouble shooter to be the best.
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The 100 tooth is an amazing ratchet, i bought a 1989 f150 with 41k 5 speed for 300$ and it came with a round head 3/8 snap on ratchet and its now my favorite ratchet
Awesome Awesome video Clay!!!! I love every snap on Friday video but this style today was especially interesting and cool 😎
You get what you pay for. I always thought it was overpriced. Till I invested. I’ll never go back, best tools out there.
Snap on ratchets are the best in my mind, I got 1/4” all the up to 3/4” I love my electric ratchet and I want to get a new long neck. The hard handles is the best screwdriver handle, my dad bought some in the early 90s and I still have them now almost 30 years later and that handle is still in great condition and I hit them with hammer often
I agree on the best ratchets. I love that long neck battery ratchet, they are worth every dime !
My snap on rep said everyone everyone complains about his prices but they don’t complain when he gives them a brand new one
In my work it’s called magic smoke, everything runs on it until you let it out...😄
That was a good analogy but think how often are you breaking sockets and wrenches? In my opinion if your breaking even Pittsburg wrenches it’s user error. I was always more worried about the Pittsburgh not gripping the fastener but now that icon is on the shelf’s I don’t worry about that.
It amazes me that people would buy a new ratchet, torque wrench or set of screwdrivers that they don’t need ONLY because a new,different color handle came out! But they do! More power to the tool companies who respond to the desires!
Awesome video Clay. I’ll tell you what, if your impressed with the MG325 you really need to try the PT850. I own both of them and traded my IR’s to get them, couldn’t be happier. Again great video can’t wait till next Friday. Take care brother
I like your channel but I'm an industrial mechanic and was a helicopter mechanic in the army, if you want to spend 35 dollars on a single wrench and that's what you like more power to you, but ive never broken a harbor freight wrench not once, including the ratchet wrench's. And as far as the cost of having to go to the store and replace it, very few people i know would have to give up an HR of the work day to go to the store most people just stop by there in their time off. That's just my experience and thoughts about it. Great videos
"I ain't gonna name no brands (Gearwrench)" lololol
i own some gearwrench ratchets they work great for me never had a issue with them i get what works for me. i also own a snap on ratchet its amazing by the way get what works for you
Snap On comes to you. While you're at work. They finance them as well. And I never had an issue getting something replace or fixed.
Great video clay as always those torque wrenches he had there in multiple colors are awesome I just bought the green one very pleased with it .
I have a couple Snap On square hard handled screwdrivers and I like them. Most of my tools are old school Craftsman and newer stuff is Capri, Tekton, and German brands (NWS, Knipex, Wera). I'm a DIY guy, so I of course never see a tool truck. I'd like to try the Snap On ratchets though.
Great content from Hamilton, interesting top 10 tools he had. You got to pay for quality, it's that simple, Hamilton used a great analogy on how much cheap tools cost in the long run. Great video sir, thanks for the time you put into bringing us, the viewers, videos for our watching pleasure! Now if their was just another surprise in a future Snap on Friday video.................. to be continued............
Look at the flare nut wrenches,will never replace a Snap On one.The cheap version,will do a lot since they spread open easily.The Snap On flare nut wrenches don't do this
I agree with Hamilton although I use mostly old sears craftsman and gear wrench and I’ve never really broke much but I also don’t use my tools for the wrong things. I don’t use screw drivers for pry bars I don’t hammer on my box wrenches to get the nut loose. I clean all my tools once a week. It’s all how you treat them. I do love my Zeus though and the people who complain are either jealous or can’t afford them. It’s that simple. People who work on their own cars maybe snap on isn’t worth it to them however the tools are well worth the money.
Awesome video. That’s a great snap on guy right there.
Awesome Snap On Friday today, really enjoyed the Q & A with Hamilton keep up the good content!
Yea maybe you come every week I haven’t seen my Snap on guy in two years
Snap On dealer seems like a really nice guy! I would buy from him.
I like the square hard handle screwdrivers much more than the newer Instinct screwdrivers. I find the Instinct handles to be too thick for my hand and harder to grip and use. I'm average size so I concluded they were made for bigger guys. The hard handle screwdrivers are nearly indestructible and clean up easily. The Instinct plastic is softer and gets gouged more easily and doesn't clean up as well. Neither screwdriver type rolls when set down. Proof that the hard handle screwdrivers are superior is Snap-On brought them back. When has than happened before?
Yes Snap On is expensive but they are made for professionals, last a long time, some of the best tools, credit, pull up to shop, etc etc. HF is great and I love them but they are for normal people. If you work on vehicles for a living then youre gonna buy Snap on.
I buy SK.
“We don’t sell rebranded tools”... oh wait we do sell rebranded at tools... 😆
Righhhtttt 🤣
Hamilton is cool dude. Looks like he would be great friend to have!
The background during #9 had me LMFAO. Nice video
Haha Bill taking the torque wrench
By far my most favorite episode!
In this video you need to award Bill (Wild Bill) best supporting actor for his roll shoplifting scene! And Hamilton needs to be in the credits as you technical advisor. I was going say that the MG325 had a special Ext. on it that gave a little extra edge kinda like the heavy wall Honda crank bolt socket that lisle sells. But I thought you wouldn't buy that story or just say I'm full of Sh!t. But anyway this was a very well done episode of Snap-on Friday for shore.
Great watching you guys. Hamilton you do such a great job and are an example for others to emulate. Join Trucking keep up the awesome videos! Happy Thanksgiving boys!
First day at a Honda Dealership doing Oil Changes brought my Harbour Freight tools. Used it on brand spanking new Honda Civic damn it feels like junk felt like it was breaking down on me. Switched to Mac Tools, Snap On, and Matco never looked back since
liar!
I love the ball joint press,ratchets, and wrench’s. In no particular order btw.
That's hilarious, i buy rags and moving blankets from harbor freight. i break those tools, i have snap on tools 25 years old still in great condition.
p.s. i thought diesel mechanics liked things that smoked,lol.
Need to ask Hamilton about the $300 garden sprayer in the fathers day catalog.
I love my snap on tools and I buy the cheaper tools for Road call so when I lose them I'm not upset that I just lost a expensive nice great tool if I lost one of my Snap-on tools and I've done that a couple times and I was upset if I'm gonna put my hard worked money into something I want it to be the best and that's why I buy snap on tools the most
#1 and #2 I agree with 100% if you're a mechanic and you don't have both you're wrong. There's an endless list of the things you can do with these two power tools even as a beginner mechanic. I never leave the shop without them.
Great top 10 list. Only thing I don’t have is the Apollo scan too. But I have used a buddies. Super nice. Once it’s in the budget I will have one. I started out wrenching on my race cars and what not out of my garage and got hooked up with snap on guy local and he has no problem stopping by my house on his Tuesday route. Snap on. Hands down best tools and best service.
I try for quality in everything I buy. I also look at if something breaks will or could I get hurt due to quality? So I shoot for highend
Yall got 1 heck of a SNAP-ON dealer. The ones around here are worthless and tough to deal with. Thank God I get the SEP Discount going to school. I can just order everything at 50% off and shipped right to my door. By the way this accounts in my wife's name... lol.
I'll leave ol Snappy to the automotive mechanics since Snap-On is shoved down their throats with the ASE certs. When you're ready to fix some serious machines; planes, industrial, commercial... Very few care about the Snap-on truck. Yes, your Bowing 747's are fixed by more Harbor freight tools than you'd like to imagine. I use Husky tools where I can. They almost never break, they perform very well, and I exchange them no questions asked while enjoying a cheese burger in under 15 minutes, not 2 to 4 weeks. No one steals my tools, if they did snag a socket or two, well $3 and minutes later, replaced.
The down side to getting a Snap on tool warrantied is you step back on the truck and feel obligated to buy something else. 35 dollar wrench now just cost 335 dollars.
Thanks great video I needed that good laugh with your with your humor in this video with the stuff going on this week and thanks again
i feel that Snap-On is a lifetime tool and is an investment in your safety and self. bust a knuckle once and it’s gonna cost you more than Snap-on.
It's funny Hamilton is exactly like my snap on dealer, but with a marine sense of humor!
I have everything except the hammers and scan tool. We have a diag program where I work and the hammers are almost pointless IMO.
That's the great thing about your videos. Even though a tool presented as new in your video isn't new 6 mo's later, the info is still as relevant as it was. Thanks for these videos. I learn a lot and really enjoy em. Catch ya on the flip driver, Sneakysnake is west bound and down! I would have loved to see Hamilton's face when he is at home, watching your video and sees Wild Bill fake steal that torque wrench. Still laughing!
I don't see how people complain about Snap On tools
I have been told many times that my tools could not be warrantied because they are too old and was told instead to buy a newer version.
I was refused warranty when my ratchet wore loose but they honoured the warranty when on the same ratchet I pointed out the chrome was peeling off. Warranty was often a hassle here in Canada.
Bill in the back got ne laughing! He almost got it to fit
I said it on another video. You have a good snap on rep. Matco mike is a good rep too.
The milwaukee would kill that. Milwaukee electric tools kill everything
I can appreciate that. You paying for the service
Miss the Snap On Fridays
Would you quit letting the angry pixies out of them polishers 🤣🤣🤣
Love snap on stuff but many cheaper lifetime warranty tools out there. If I was full time in the trade it would maybe be worth it but as a sometimes guy I prefer to only hunt the good stuff on auction sites
"I'm selling my service and with that your getting snap on tools"
-Hamilton
I like my snap on guy... but dang. Hamilton is the man
Blessings to all.
Like his truck set up compared to my dealer
I own the 3/8” drive Techangle (ATECH) torque wrench in green/black and I own the test light with that bright green lead. My next purchase will be those wobble plus ratchet extensions.
If you want to save a bunch of money on the extensions check out the Koken wobble plus ones.
LOL 13:35 is some really creative ‘ciphering and justification. That’s how we make the math make sense to us, but it’s never as fiscally sound when it’s said out loud. I think if we gave him a few more minutes he could’ve explained how buying Snap-on actually left you with more cash when you step off the truck.
Hamilton is a legend.
I can't watch videos as fast as you make them, Clay. The software is sooo expensive from Snap-on.They've got you by the short hairs when you buy one of their scanners......
As always, love your videos. Also love Hamilton referencing your videos. 600 ft.lb. was a big surprise for that 3/8" drive air wrench! If I got as close to the door as Bill did with that torque wrench I'd be long gone! Haha!
My "Friday" was yesterday so I'm a day into my weekend ahead all y'all! Did you hear about Harbor Freight introducing a tool truck to sell their mechanics tools and tool storage products from to come around to the shops and dealers?
No I haven’t heard that ? Harbor freight truck ? Crazy !!
Koon Trucking yeah, I made it up!🤪
That was a nice tool that ol boy stuck down his shirt..Haaha!
Next sticker..
“SNAP ON VIRGIN STEEL!”
Talking bout virgin steel, here ya go..
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Another on the boxes 👍🏼
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Love that impact
The Magic Smoke doesn’t come in packs... it’s magic !
The only people who complain about the price of snap on tools are the ones who have never used them and snap on is a professional tool that is made to last.
One is their flare nut wrenches,the open ends don't spread
They make smart diagnostic for semis
I'm a marina technician with 20+years experience I grew up in auto and marine shops I've seen 1 snap-on wrench break.. yes 1
I've seen craftsman 5/8 wrench open end flex on a nut and round it and not come off took a 5/8 snap-on wrench on that same rounded nut and took it off without slipping on it once... I was 15 when I seen that and was sold on quality tools. The only ratchets/wrenches/sockets other than snap-on I'll buy is matco I've got 3/8 sockets sets I bought when I was 20 years old I'm 38 now still have those 4 sets of sockets I've cracked a couple over the years using them on inpacts I feel that's expected when using crome sockets with an inpact. Matco wrenches are as good as snap-on and are a little less $$$ like .50-.75 cent less lol. As for the ratchets snap-on has the best by fare matco's are the next best and the rest are junk I don't care what anyone says... and he'll no the harbor fake are not better your not a mechanic if your trying to tell me that. Mac's won't last a week you'll be getting it fixed the next time you see the mac man craftsman also junk. grearwrench better than mac,craftsman,harbor fake but still shit. ..
Snap on torque wrenches are the best tools money can buy.
thank you hamilton and koon i think i own most of all those tools. i’m also from bama and a marine diesel mechanic in cali.
does snap on or blue point have a cylinder sleeve puller?
I’m sure snap on has one, most trucks probably won’t stock them so it would have to be ordered. You can probably search them in the snap on catalog or on the website
Love your Tool's.my respects .to you and your family.thank you.
I own the gb150 and the gb70 and believe there is no others that even can close to beating them💯
Gotta love Snap On Friday. Snap On is the Best an you got to pay to play lol.👍
Yep buy once cry once.
How in the hell did you end up with such a decent snap on guy, ours sucks and everyone tells him to just leave everybody seems to run Mac
I'm All About Anything That Is Milwaukee Fuel Series Battery Powered Tools As My Favorite But Snap-On Is My Favorite Choice Of Tools In General But Matco, Mac, Even A Lot Of Cornwell Even Though Gearwrench And Craftsman Have Good Stuff... I Personally Have Quite A Few Irwin And Irwin-Vise-Grip Brand Tools Along With Channel-Lock Brands Of Hand Tools And Socket Sets That Have Been Flawless And I Use The Heck Out Of Them At Least 3 To 4 Days A Week Every Week
The PT80 doesn’t beat out the previous Half inch Snap-on I’ve seen it.