😁 right about now is the right time to start buying USA made tools....ppl are losing their jobs. The problem is Taiwan makes really really long lasting tools. Idk but if im buying USA tools, it would have tobe Cornwell. All the Major tool truck brands have some Taiwan made tools in one way or another.
@ViperMods_216 Bought a set of their USA 🇺🇸 made pry bars ... very happy with em. I bought in a pinch one of their adjustable wrenches maybe made in who knows where probably PRC sucs balls. Buy their American made stuff you'll be happy.
I agree USA! Please believe me, it took me a long, long time to consider foreign made tools! Its a long story, please believe me. Ok, anyway almost 4 years ago or so i bought the Tekton 84 complete 1/2" socket set to keep in my truck for on the road repairs, well they now reside in one of my tool box'es even though it made in Taiwan, still have not broke one yet, so i then bought the china made 263 craftsman for my truck, i dont care if i loose one of them sockets, tekton sockets is what made me come around, well to make short, in my opinion, our USA tool manufacturer's are telling china and others to make tools cheep for higher profit, i have no proof of my opinion, just a good educated guess , so tekton and blue point, i m getting used to it, it took a long time, i m a snap-on tool junkie all the way, i m trying to except the fact that a lot of our stuff is made over sea's.
The reason why this is a big deal is because he has choices. He doesn't just have to take Tekton tools and say "this is my new sponsor.... He could have Cornwell as is tool sponsor or Mac... He chose Tekton...🏁
I have been using Tekton for 2 years now. their quality it top notch. best impact sockets I have ever used. just bought the 1/4 swivel sockets. very impressed. I just wish their sockets were made in the USA. I try to buy USA made tools whenever possible. I would rather put my money in another Americans pocket, hopefully that he will put in yet another Americans pocket, until that money eventually comes back to my pocket. buy supporting our own economy we raise each other up. the old saying is true, a rising tide raises all ships.
@@jeremyhill2046 I restore old first and second gen Camaros as a hobby. so Tekton works great for me, I get professional quality tools without the tool truck price. I learned a lesson about using cheap/low quality tools a few years ago. I almost lost a finger to using cheep tools from HF, I was removing a clutch fan, the wrench I was using was loose fitting and rounded off the head of the bolt and my hand slipped in between the aluminum flex fan radiator, thank god I was wearing mechanics gloves, but even then I ended up with a lot of stitches.I also had to re-core the radiator after damaging it with the wrench. after that I quit using cheep tools. between the doctors bills and the cost of the re-core on the radiator, I could have bought a decent set of tools. most of my stuff is old USA made Husky or Craftsman, but they do not make tools in the US any more, and the quality went to hell. and it is impossible to replace if broken or worn out. I had been looking for a new high quality tool brand for a while, one of my friends who is a profession diesel mechanic, recommended Tekton. I needed new impact sockets so I gave them a try. I was not disappointed. after two years of heavy weekend use, and 2 Camaros later, they still look like new. I am very impressed.
I absolutely love! Love! Love! Tekton tools. When Stanley bought Craftsman I started looking for a new company. I am so glad I found Tekton. 🙂 What are their tool boxes like???
I just ordered one. They are a little pricey but beats snap-on performance with a much lower price. I got the student discount for it also. What really took the cake was that I got 10% rewards back so I just ordered $200 worth of tools for free.
@@ItzSn0w12 Some of them are. Though they are trying to manufacture more of their US sold tools in the States. But I'll settle for a box made in Canada.
I love Tekton. Recommend them to everyone! I've filled my box completely with Tekton. The quality is great and the price is amazing. Haven't had one break yet. Plus they are on Amazon so I can get tools next day!
As an owner of tekton tools, they are very affordable and of good quality. The warranty process is phenomenal. No issues whatsoever. Customer service is great...
I have some wrenches from Teton. I really like the feel and sound of the steel. I have been using a set of ratchet wrenches for a couple of years and no issues.
Great job Ian and Tekton. I too am a high school Auto Tech teacher, and I know the struggle to get decent tools to work with. I will absolutely be checking Tekton out in the future when the program has some money to replace tools.
Either today or tomorrow I will be receiving my 10-38mm 1/2 drive 6 pt. socket set I bought off their site. Will be my first Tekton tools ever. Then a few mroe days after that I should be receiving a 1/2 F to 3/4 M adapter and a 1 7/8 socket 6 pt. by them. I wasn't ever going to buy Tekton, but what sold me is their non skips. I'm not digging their screw drivers, but I may give their ratchets a try. I am interested in trying their wrenches and ratcheting wrenches.
Maybe with the addition of these new boxes, they'll come out with a pre-filled box set up, like Sonic and Genius tools (Not keen on their warranty BTW.) so that all you do is order, it ships and you unbox, place trays in the drawers and get to work.
Hello again Big Tire Garage Now that you've had the Tekton Tools. How do you like, your thoughts so to speak on using them professionally etc. Thank you
I have switched 100% to Tekton sockets (1/4, 3/8 &1/2 impact and chrome, deep and shallow, sae and metic as well as all of their torx, hex and e torx. They are great sockets and have an awesome warranty. Not to mention they are actually affordable but dont lack in quality.
I've bought some stuff from them on amazon recently for a rebuild I was doing on my Semi. I couldn't believe the quality of the tools and for the price, WOW. I used to be chained to the tool trucks back when I was a mechanic, and yes it was all about convince and credit. But with the price of these tools, who needs credit
I am a small Garage and I own a few tekton tools. I love them. I have the 3/8 drive socket and ratchet set and had for years. It's my service kit and I want to go get the 1/2 drive set for my service truck. Another thing I like about them is they are made in the U.S.A. They are right there on the money! I seen reviews on their ratchets and they stand up there with Snap-on.
I wish more Tekton was available in more stores. I cant spend online, my wife will find out but Tekton is going to replace my Craftsman and Gearwrench in the future .
Hello BTG You just made another subscriber. I would like to know how the Tekton tools are in the daily use. Will they hold up under the daily grind. I have a ton of old school Craftsman wrenches and I wanted to upgrade my tools to the open end anti-slip wrenches. I received my Tekton catalog, but no anti-slip wrenches. Unless I'm sadly mistaken. Please do check these tools out thoroughly.
What I love most about Tekton, other than the no-hassle warranty, is they tell you exactly where each tool is made. No surprises or guesswork based on comments
Tekton Tools are the bomb!! Excellent dummy proof warranty!! No receipts, no you HAD to buy it from THIS dealer/tool truck, none of the BS we only sell to real mechanics in real car shops NOY DIY people; blah, blah BS!! It broke take a picture e-mail the picture new one in the mail!! BOOM! Hell of A Deal! AND simple....Thank you Tekton!
I paid full price for my sockets, ratchets, and pry bars for my Auto Body Collision repair class. I'd gladly do it again for the quality of tools I got. I just enrolled in the student program tho.
I've known about the student purchasing program for a while now. We had one of their reps come to the college and gave us a really nice display/performance of the tools. They allowed us to even use some of them on the cars we had on the floor. Obviously the other M's also had their days, but the funny thing was, they only brought like a ratchet and their newest cordless tool, and only showed us the tools in the class room and talked a lot. SO never even came out. That was funny,... sad really, because the shop was in desperate need of new tools and boxes. Believe it or not, it was so sad because we had to hunt around in the tool boxes to find the basic tools. Anyway, I really liked the presentation, plus the tools and their student program as well as premade box-sets that you can add on as time goes by.
I had high hopes for the Tekton tools. I bought a bunch to use in my home garage, but wound up taking some to work at the shop. Long story short I broke the flex head ratchet right at the pivot point the first time I yanked on it. Also the O2 sensor tools flex too much and strip the sensors.
Tekton is my new brand of choice. If I need a tool, I make sure I look at Tekton first. Now, you guys need to start making some more competitive tool boxes (mainly triple bank).
I live in michigan .arent they based in michigan ?i love the online tool warranty .i think im going to give them a try because the tool truck prices are ridiculous .
Jeremiah Mckenna I actually have purchased from several different makers . for example I purchased the tekton crowsfoot, but I I purchased the crowfoot flare nut set from snap on . I have the flex head ratcheting wrenches from Matco, but I have the double box long flex from snap on. I have a Milwaukee stubby 3/8, and a few more m12 goodies , I also have some of the snap on impacts. I have the 1/2 sae and metric set,(the bigger one that has up to 32mm) from Tekton, but I also have the FDX sockets from snap on in 3/8. I do feel that you sell yourself short if you just stick to one brand. I have a few break bars from matco and some of their sockets mainly . I have their larger 3/8 and 1/2 adv impact sockets , (they are Taiwan) I didn’t know that before . But they seem to be good quality . I got a lot of my matco at 65-70% off . I was going to get the tekton wrench kit But I opted out to get the snap on wrenches flank drive plus . I might not need the open end as much but I do like having the feature . The larger sizes after 25 I have in their regular flank drive as they do not make the open end with the plus . But I also use my DEWALT Costco set a lot lololol. Tools are as good as its user. I haven’t used every tool I have . But I’ve learned something . We learn bad habits by not having the correct tools. As I added different tools to my collection I learned how to use them and now my work is so much easier.
@@obravo85 It all depends on the technician. I agree that Mac/So have some nice tools, and their specialty tools are great. But for every day wrenches etc, I don't see spending three times as much when the tools will perform the same. $20 for a So socket, and $20 for a complete Tekton set. No brainer.
When did they start making tool chests?Nvm,I looked em up,yeah they look nice ,but I didn't see the uppers,and 2 grand for a 36 inch lower I feel is just a little bit on the unreasonable side of things.
I agree, I love Tekton tools and if I need a new tool they are 9 times out of 10 the one I purchase, but the chests are too much. I paid around $7-800 for my Husky chest, and it's been great.
@@carfriendsimulator9981 Don't take what I said the wrong way,I love Tekton,im partial I live in Michigan,and all of their tools are priced competitively.I actually bought a bigger chest a couple months ago.It would have been awesome to have one that said Tekton on it,but even now if I had to choose the price just isn't justifiable and I would buy the same one I did.
Hope everyone enjoys those 6 point ratcheting wrenches!! Have fun re-indexing that 6 point in tight places!! They told me via a few email exchanges, that they had NO, ZIP, ZILCH, NADA, plans to make ANY 12 point ones, EVER. The man's argument was, "in the rust belt you have to have 6 point for rusted fasteners..." and, "You must be from the south". NO I just turn wrench's for a living and on the side both. You don't use a ratcheting wrench to break a fastener loose. That is the whole point of "Use the right tool and maintain the tool". But you can't get through to some people. Otherwise, I have several Tekton tools at home, and a few at work. Good quality none the less. Just hoping for a change of heart on the 12 point RW's. 6 point RW's would get on my nerves after having to pull out of a space to re-index to get on the fastener.
I've run into this same problem. I bought one of their 10mm ratcheting wrenches with a specific maintenance item in mind where the bolts are out of my line of sight. I don't like having to continuously turn the wrench until it falls on the bolt to break it loose. I really like Tekton but this is lame.
The whole point is so you don’t round off the fastener. They’re the only ones I know of, that offer 6 point ratcheting wrenches. Within reason anyway. What are you going to use to break loose a 6 point fastener? A 12 point box wrench?
This is actually a big deal because Ian could have chosen Cornwell or Mac or Gearwrench. He chose Tekton.. And anyone else would have given him their biggest tool box full of tools. So that has nothing to do with it..
My box is ALL TEKTON the snap on stuff went home for the grandson oh yeah the new 86" box is also TEKTON couldn't be happier with them now other guys in my shop are starting to buy from TEKTON just about the only thing these guy's every followed the bosses lead in
I’m sure they’re decent tools but I wouldn’t compare it to snap on... maybe Matco but not snap on. My shop teacher was an idiot in high school, but that didn’t stop me....
I have ordered a good amount of tekton wrenches and ratchets, and they have all broke! I wont use them in fear of bloody knuckles! My toolbox is full of Mac, snap on, and gearwrench, gearwrench being my choice for cheap tools!
Maybe snap on mac and matco will lower their prices 🤷♂️😂 probably not. I still like my snap on and mac tools but tekton is solid, so is icon imo. Both are cheap options, amd the icon chrome sockets look a lot like the snap on ones and I think they fit better than the snap on ones and tekton ones. But tekton makes a solid ratchet, wrenches, pliers, they are a good brand. Its good to see that smaller companies are stepping up against the big dogs. But again, snap on back in the day were affordable and were proud of it. But over time they slightly raised the prices of their tools since they know people will fork over a ton of money for a quality tool. We shall see as time goes on
FYI... Sign up on the Tekton website for a free account. You not only get free shipping on all orders, but a 10% credit back off current tool buy towards your next tool purchase. That's what made me switch from buying Tekton tools thru Amazon & buying directly from their website...
ONE Snap on socket costs $20 and a Tekton socket SET is $20. Shipping is free, plus they have a rewards program, as well as a student discount program.
Thats an oversimplification if I've ever heard one. Money is still flowing in this country, its just going to flowing the wrong direction. Its just time for the little guy to elect people who represent the little guy. Not tax cuts for the wealthy. The genie isn't going back in the bottle as far as shipping jobs overseas. Trump has proved that after 3 years of not delivering.
@@johanusyolder Not delivering? You mean a higher GDP, lowest unemployment in decades, highest labor participation rate and more manufacturing jobs that have and continue to move back to the States, along with many upstarts?
Well snapon has had my ratchet since January still no tool . So I guess it’s ok with the snapon on corporate to let there company steal from people who buy from them ! I’m going to call the snapon company one more time but I’m sure there just going to seal my tool after all it’s been months now .
Is it?... based on what....?.... All it really takes to make something "popular" or "quality".... is a bunch of people saying those words..... that's it...👈
My SnapOn toolbox was less expensive than the comparable Tekton box; talk about a RIP OFF! The only thing I would consider buying from them again would be the impact sockets but the laser crap needs to go and some actual stamping needs to happen. Prybars are just rebranded Wilde tools (originally made for Craftsman) the other “USA made” stuff performs like the steel was imported in and never treated properly, and the new ratchets are trash... If I’m going to cheap out on tools, I’ll just buy them at Harbor Freight, otherwise, I’ll stick with my SnapOn tools that don’t feel cheaply made and perform every time.
Did you buy a USED Snap on box, or one 25 years ago? Because I've done the comparison, and even Snap on's Heritage box is more than Tekton. Heritage 53 inch wide 20 inch deep $3750 Tekton 60 inch wide 24 in. deep $2,950 Tekton 60 inch wide 30 inch deep $3,450 Heritage is the oldest and least expensive boxes they have.
Caveman Ballistics lol I’ve needed a warranty at midnight, emailed them and by morning the item had already shipped. 2 days later it’s on my doorstep brand new and I didn’t have to wait for my weekly truck and 7 times the price.
Tekton needs to start selling foam inserts for their tools. Their red plastic boxes suck. They are huge and its impossible to read the size print. Not having foam organizers is a deal-breaker for me. I can't afford to be throwing those constant 15 to 30 secs, every time I need to find a tool. I also can't afford to lose tools. I want to be able to open a drawer, do a quick scan and immediately spot any missing tools. Also what good is a warranty when I lose many more tools than break them. I need superior organizational capabilities within my tool box. Please take a look at how Sonic Tools organizes their tools with foam inserts and provide a similar Tekton solution.
Tekton makes decent sockets and wrenches but their screwdrivers are trash. Every flathead in my set is cut wrong at an angle. All of their tips are cut bad.
michael thompson Capri requires a proof of purchase if you don’t buy from their online store. Tekton has the always guarantee warranty...meaning you can pass the warranty to anyone.
@@ralfie8801 Yes, they have been in business longer than the 1970's. But they have not updated a majority of their tools since then. They are a little over priced. Yes, made in the US. Still doesn't justify their prices.
Tools off a truck a "long time ago" = Garbage compared to Tektons today,..Capri, Also... lota stuff competing. Gearwrench...Lots and lots. Truckz are for too many DUI and no cash...LOL
Yea .... I definitely can’t wait weeks to get my tools warrantied through the mail. As a professional that’s definitely a no go for me. Couple hours to a day tops to have tools warrantied off the tool truck. Does tekton let you demo tools for a week to make sure you’ll even like them before purchasing them? Is there someone making videos about tekton pros and cons ? You’re already in their back pocket so your opinion is highly biased
@@DDescalchuk57 Never had that problem, nor anyone in the shops I've been in. Same day they receive the photo/email, the same day they send it, and it us typically there the next or two days later, even here in LA.
The #1 thing going for them is that they're starting to do more U.S. made tools.
Agreed. After hearing about that, I'm going to buy another set of wrenches from them but getting the US made ones when they become available.
😁 right about now is the right time to start buying USA made tools....ppl are losing their jobs. The problem is Taiwan makes really really long lasting tools. Idk but if im buying USA tools, it would have tobe Cornwell. All the Major tool truck brands have some Taiwan made tools in one way or another.
@@forgedsteelwrench9249 Buy SK, all legitimately US made from US steel. 95% of my work tools are SK and they're as good as anything out there.
@ViperMods_216 Bought a set of their USA 🇺🇸 made pry bars ... very happy with em. I bought in a pinch one of their adjustable wrenches maybe made in who knows where probably PRC sucs balls. Buy their American made stuff you'll be happy.
I agree USA! Please believe me, it took me a long, long time to consider foreign made tools! Its a long story, please believe me. Ok, anyway almost 4 years ago or so i bought the Tekton 84 complete 1/2" socket set to keep in my truck for on the road repairs, well they now reside in one of my tool box'es even though it made in Taiwan, still have not broke one yet, so i then bought the china made 263 craftsman for my truck, i dont care if i loose one of them sockets, tekton sockets is what made me come around, well to make short, in my opinion, our USA tool manufacturer's are telling china and others to make tools cheep for higher profit, i have no proof of my opinion, just a good educated guess , so tekton and blue point, i m getting used to it, it took a long time, i m a snap-on tool junkie all the way, i m trying to except the fact that a lot of our stuff is made over sea's.
Just made my first TEKTON tool purchase very pleased!
I would make them my official tool also if they loaded me up on free tools and box.
Wouldn't everyone? Dumb statement.
The reason why this is a big deal is because he has choices. He doesn't just have to take Tekton tools and say "this is my new sponsor.... He could have Cornwell as is tool sponsor or Mac... He chose Tekton...🏁
Yeah no shit to brag up on some place that’s going to just give you 15 25 grand in tool.
I have been using Tekton for 2 years now. their quality it top notch. best impact sockets I have ever used. just bought the 1/4 swivel sockets. very impressed. I just wish their sockets were made in the USA. I try to buy USA made tools whenever possible. I would rather put my money in another Americans pocket, hopefully that he will put in yet another Americans pocket, until that money eventually comes back to my pocket. buy supporting our own economy we raise each other up. the old saying is true, a rising tide raises all ships.
I'm a mechanic and I work on industrial equipment and tekton is my tool of choice. Good tools at a reasonable price.
@@jeremyhill2046 I restore old first and second gen Camaros as a hobby. so Tekton works great for me, I get professional quality tools without the tool truck price. I learned a lesson about using cheap/low quality tools a few years ago. I almost lost a finger to using cheep tools from HF, I was removing a clutch fan, the wrench I was using was loose fitting and rounded off the head of the bolt and my hand slipped in between the aluminum flex fan radiator, thank god I was wearing mechanics gloves, but even then I ended up with a lot of stitches.I also had to re-core the radiator after damaging it with the wrench. after that I quit using cheep tools. between the doctors bills and the cost of the re-core on the radiator, I could have bought a decent set of tools. most of my stuff is old USA made Husky or Craftsman, but they do not make tools in the US any more, and the quality went to hell. and it is impossible to replace if broken or worn out. I had been looking for a new high quality tool brand for a while, one of my friends who is a profession diesel mechanic, recommended Tekton. I needed new impact sockets so I gave them a try. I was not disappointed. after two years of heavy weekend use, and 2 Camaros later, they still look like new. I am very impressed.
I absolutely love! Love! Love! Tekton tools. When Stanley bought Craftsman I started looking for a new company. I am so glad I found Tekton. 🙂 What are their tool boxes like???
I just ordered one. They are a little pricey but beats snap-on performance with a much lower price. I got the student discount for it also. What really took the cake was that I got 10% rewards back so I just ordered $200 worth of tools for free.
I looked a couple weeks ago there 54inch or 72lnch it was one of the 2 it was $9,250.00 just lower cabinet made in Canada.
Need more MADE IN THE USA
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most of them are....
@@ItzSn0w12 Some of them are. Though they are trying to manufacture more of their US sold tools in the States. But I'll settle for a box made in Canada.
All of this is made in China or some other country.
@@mt1885 nope. They have tools made in the USA
I love Tekton. Recommend them to everyone! I've filled my box completely with Tekton. The quality is great and the price is amazing. Haven't had one break yet.
Plus they are on Amazon so I can get tools next day!
Recently purchased a set of flex head ratchets and 6 point deep sockets, very impressed with the quality. Tekton is my new go to for hand tools
Fek me! Should be called Big HAIR Garage. :O
As an owner of tekton tools, they are very affordable and of good quality. The warranty process is phenomenal. No issues whatsoever. Customer service is great...
I've just started the changeover to Tekton ! Pleased so far and they are not breaking the bank !
I have some wrenches from Teton. I really like the feel and sound of the steel. I have been using a set of ratchet wrenches for a couple of years and no issues.
I love my Tekton tools, they're continually improving as time goes on.
100% agree.
Tekton, I bought a couple sets of your pliers made in USA reasonably priced good quality ... you have my attention!
love your tools keep it up. would like to see more specialty automotive tools
Great job Ian and Tekton. I too am a high school Auto Tech teacher, and I know the struggle to get decent tools to work with. I will absolutely be checking Tekton out in the future when the program has some money to replace tools.
If I remember correctly they have have another program like the one for students, but also for educators.
Either today or tomorrow I will be receiving my 10-38mm 1/2 drive 6 pt. socket set I bought off their site. Will be my first Tekton tools ever. Then a few mroe days after that I should be receiving a 1/2 F to 3/4 M adapter and a 1 7/8 socket 6 pt. by them. I wasn't ever going to buy Tekton, but what sold me is their non skips. I'm not digging their screw drivers, but I may give their ratchets a try. I am interested in trying their wrenches and ratcheting wrenches.
I'm digging their torque grip screw drivers. Best I've seen out there.
We just got a new service trick that needs stocked. We already decided that Tekton will be the go-to!
Maybe with the addition of these new boxes, they'll come out with a pre-filled box set up, like Sonic and Genius tools (Not keen on their warranty BTW.) so that all you do is order, it ships and you unbox, place trays in the drawers and get to work.
I bought a couple sets of metric and standard shallow impact sockets. Good quality stuff man.
Hello again Big Tire Garage
Now that you've had the Tekton Tools. How do you like, your thoughts so to speak on using them professionally etc. Thank you
I wanted to try them out and got my first order 10" and 12" Crescent wrench. Fine tool
Is that the ¼" & ⅜" uv joint socket set on the box in the red case ? I have that full set. Love my Tekton tools 🔧.
I have switched 100% to Tekton sockets (1/4, 3/8 &1/2 impact and chrome, deep and shallow, sae and metic as well as all of their torx, hex and e torx. They are great sockets and have an awesome warranty. Not to mention they are actually affordable but dont lack in quality.
Honest & good quality tool company. Coming from someone who owns Snap-On and Matco i only buy Tekton and maybe Gearwrench ratchets
Love that the new Toolboxes are made in Canada!
Really ? I like that, I’m Canadian.
Everyone is demanding 'MADE IN AMERICA' and Canada is in America
@@johnlane2511 north america!!! 😅😅
I've bought some stuff from them on amazon recently for a rebuild I was doing on my Semi. I couldn't believe the quality of the tools and for the price, WOW. I used to be chained to the tool trucks back when I was a mechanic, and yes it was all about convince and credit. But with the price of these tools, who needs credit
You mean bent over the tool trucks I think.
I am a small Garage and I own a few tekton tools. I love them. I have the 3/8 drive socket and ratchet set and had for years. It's my service kit and I want to go get the 1/2 drive set for my service truck. Another thing I like about them is they are made in the U.S.A. They are right there on the money! I seen reviews on their ratchets and they stand up there with Snap-on.
I wish more Tekton was available in more stores. I cant spend online, my wife will find out but Tekton is going to replace my Craftsman and Gearwrench in the future .
For a small fee $$$$$$ I will let you use my credit card. The wife will never find out.
if you happen to live near a meijers they do carry them.
Or you can grow some balls and show her who's boss.
Ya for sure you definitely just have to let her know who wears the panties around there.
I've been using twkton tools for well over a year in a shop environment and they have held up very very well
Hello BTG
You just made another subscriber. I would like to know how the Tekton tools are in the daily use. Will they hold up under the daily grind. I have a ton of old school Craftsman wrenches and I wanted to upgrade my tools to the open end anti-slip wrenches. I received my Tekton catalog, but no anti-slip wrenches. Unless I'm sadly mistaken. Please do check these tools out thoroughly.
I love my Tekton tools!
I am a elevator technician with years schooling does count for a student discount
What I love most about Tekton, other than the no-hassle warranty, is they tell you exactly where each tool is made. No surprises or guesswork based on comments
Nice box. I would love to get one but I’m waiting for a really good deal before I go for it
Almost 100% of my impacts are tekton. Great stuff!
I will go to capri tools, they have the student discount program, but they also offer discounts for military and first responders
Tekton Tools are the bomb!! Excellent dummy proof warranty!! No receipts, no you HAD to buy it from THIS dealer/tool truck, none of the BS we only sell to real mechanics in real car shops NOY DIY people; blah, blah BS!! It broke take a picture e-mail the picture new one in the mail!! BOOM! Hell of A Deal! AND simple....Thank you Tekton!
Tekton is my favorite!
Got my first set of tekton tools some time last spring very good investment
Was that a Dixxon work short?
I paid full price for my sockets, ratchets, and pry bars for my Auto Body Collision repair class. I'd gladly do it again for the quality of tools I got. I just enrolled in the student program tho.
I've known about the student purchasing program for a while now. We had one of their reps come to the college and gave us a really nice display/performance of the tools. They allowed us to even use some of them on the cars we had on the floor. Obviously the other M's also had their days, but the funny thing was, they only brought like a ratchet and their newest cordless tool, and only showed us the tools in the class room and talked a lot. SO never even came out. That was funny,... sad really, because the shop was in desperate need of new tools and boxes. Believe it or not, it was so sad because we had to hunt around in the tool boxes to find the basic tools. Anyway, I really liked the presentation, plus the tools and their student program as well as premade box-sets that you can add on as time goes by.
I'd love to try out one of these tool boxes
Love my tekton tools!!
I don't know about the warranty until this video I had to put a Jack handle to get a stuck lug nut and no problems
I had high hopes for the Tekton tools. I bought a bunch to use in my home garage, but wound up taking some to work at the shop. Long story short I broke the flex head ratchet right at the pivot point the first time I yanked on it. Also the O2 sensor tools flex too much and strip the sensors.
I haven't owned a lot of their tools. I think that's about to change.
Big fan of Ian. Big fan of Tekton.
Tekton is my new brand of choice. If I need a tool, I make sure I look at Tekton first. Now, you guys need to start making some more competitive tool boxes (mainly triple bank).
I live in michigan .arent they based in michigan ?i love the online tool warranty .i think im going to give them a try because the tool truck prices are ridiculous .
that dude was on "trucks". anyone remember? the powerblock?
Extreme Off Road, before it changed to XOR, and they also changed their hosts.
Am I overpaying for my snap on tools? I paid an avg of 50-58% off
Even with the Student Discount, Snap on and Mac/Matco tools are a lot higher priced than Tekton or GearWrench.
Jeremiah Mckenna I actually have purchased from several different makers . for example I purchased the tekton crowsfoot, but I I purchased the crowfoot flare nut set from snap on . I have the flex head ratcheting wrenches from Matco, but I have the double box long flex from snap on. I have a Milwaukee stubby 3/8, and a few more m12 goodies , I also have some of the snap on impacts. I have the 1/2 sae and metric set,(the bigger one that has up to 32mm) from Tekton, but I also have the FDX sockets from snap on in 3/8. I do feel that you sell yourself short if you just stick to one brand.
I have a few break bars from matco and some of their sockets mainly .
I have their larger 3/8 and 1/2 adv impact sockets , (they are Taiwan) I didn’t know that before . But they seem to be good quality . I got a lot of my matco at 65-70% off .
I was going to get the tekton wrench kit
But I opted out to get the snap on wrenches flank drive plus . I might not need the open end as much but I do like having the feature . The larger sizes after 25 I have in their regular flank drive as they do not make the open end with the plus .
But I also use my DEWALT Costco set a lot lololol. Tools are as good as its user.
I haven’t used every tool I have . But I’ve learned something .
We learn bad habits by not having the correct tools. As I added different tools to my collection I learned how to use them and now my work is so much easier.
@@obravo85 It all depends on the technician. I agree that Mac/So have some nice tools, and their specialty tools are great. But for every day wrenches etc, I don't see spending three times as much when the tools will perform the same. $20 for a So socket, and $20 for a complete Tekton set. No brainer.
When did they start making tool chests?Nvm,I looked em up,yeah they look nice ,but I didn't see the uppers,and 2 grand for a 36 inch lower I feel is just a little bit on the unreasonable side of things.
I agree, I love Tekton tools and if I need a new tool they are 9 times out of 10 the one I purchase, but the chests are too much. I paid around $7-800 for my Husky chest, and it's been great.
@@carfriendsimulator9981 Don't take what I said the wrong way,I love Tekton,im partial I live in Michigan,and all of their tools are priced competitively.I actually bought a bigger chest a couple months ago.It would have been awesome to have one that said Tekton on it,but even now if I had to choose the price just isn't justifiable and I would buy the same one I did.
@@dustinpomeroy8817 You can get a lower priced box, that is made out of lower quality steel. Or you can pay a little more for a higher quality box.
Hope everyone enjoys those 6 point ratcheting wrenches!! Have fun re-indexing that 6 point in tight places!! They told me via a few email exchanges, that they had NO, ZIP, ZILCH, NADA, plans to make ANY 12 point ones, EVER. The man's argument was, "in the rust belt you have to have 6 point for rusted fasteners..." and, "You must be from the south". NO I just turn wrench's for a living and on the side both. You don't use a ratcheting wrench to break a fastener loose. That is the whole point of "Use the right tool and maintain the tool". But you can't get through to some people.
Otherwise, I have several Tekton tools at home, and a few at work. Good quality none the less. Just hoping for a change of heart on the 12 point RW's. 6 point RW's would get on my nerves after having to pull out of a space to re-index to get on the fastener.
I've run into this same problem. I bought one of their 10mm ratcheting wrenches with a specific maintenance item in mind where the bolts are out of my line of sight. I don't like having to continuously turn the wrench until it falls on the bolt to break it loose. I really like Tekton but this is lame.
The whole point is so you don’t round off the fastener. They’re the only ones I know of, that offer 6 point ratcheting wrenches. Within reason anyway.
What are you going to use to break loose a 6 point fastener? A 12 point box wrench?
This is actually a big deal because Ian could have chosen Cornwell or Mac or Gearwrench. He chose Tekton.. And anyone else would have given him their biggest tool box full of tools. So that has nothing to do with it..
I was buying the tools from Big R but now my local store pretty much has zero tools!
The one in the back seems to be a Willys Rural.
Does Tekton now offer toolboxes?
Yes check em out on their website
No, that was a hologram in the video.
Started shipping to customers today.
My box is ALL TEKTON the snap on stuff went home for the grandson oh yeah the new 86" box is also TEKTON couldn't be happier with them now other guys in my shop are starting to buy from TEKTON just about the only thing these guy's every followed the bosses lead in
Thank you
I’m sure they’re decent tools but I wouldn’t compare it to snap on... maybe Matco but not snap on. My shop teacher was an idiot in high school, but that didn’t stop me....
I have ordered a good amount of tekton wrenches and ratchets, and they have all broke! I wont use them in fear of bloody knuckles! My toolbox is full of Mac, snap on, and gearwrench, gearwrench being my choice for cheap tools!
Haven't seen much from BTG in awhile.
Why isn't anyone reviewing the Tekton toolbox? They've been out for months and there's nothing about them.
They just started Shipping Aug 27th, which is today.
Maybe snap on mac and matco will lower their prices 🤷♂️😂 probably not. I still like my snap on and mac tools but tekton is solid, so is icon imo. Both are cheap options, amd the icon chrome sockets look a lot like the snap on ones and I think they fit better than the snap on ones and tekton ones. But tekton makes a solid ratchet, wrenches, pliers, they are a good brand. Its good to see that smaller companies are stepping up against the big dogs. But again, snap on back in the day were affordable and were proud of it. But over time they slightly raised the prices of their tools since they know people will fork over a ton of money for a quality tool. We shall see as time goes on
Hey you guys need to look into giving a sponsorship to ole Cletus McFarland they do not have good tools at all
Kodi pauley several snapon boxes and their use of Milwaukee tools begs to differ. I love Tekton though.
They have a lot of tools, and can get pretty much whatever they want to buy.
They make pretty decent tools. The tool trucks are just ridiculous.
Did any of you watch JC smith's livestream not too long ago? He didn't like them.
If you need american made sockets and wrenches just buy wright, there made in ohio and are very good
As for the cost it’s pretty much on par with the tool truck. By time I pay shipping and handling I could of saved money buying off the tool truck
FYI... Sign up on the Tekton website for a free account. You not only get free shipping on all orders, but a 10% credit back off current tool buy towards your next tool purchase. That's what made me switch from buying Tekton tools thru Amazon & buying directly from their website...
ONE Snap on socket costs $20 and a Tekton socket SET is $20. Shipping is free, plus they have a rewards program, as well as a student discount program.
is it tek-tin or tek- ton
tin. Their rep came to our SEP class and told us all about their tools and their student programs.
I also love my TEKTON tools and have started replacing all my old tools with TEKTON. By the way I’m 80 years.
Scratched up my Tekton wrenches on the concrete today.. what a shame =(
What happened? Asking in 2022.
I can do all the tools but have to stay with my truck ratchets
I think I'll stick to Wizard Tools from Western Auto, my sets only 67 years old, and cost $26.00.
Don't laugh, that was a lot of money then.
This is really exciting! The USA needs more great Taiwan-made tools with good advertising budgets!
It is a good thing that they are bringing their tool manufacturing to the States. Isn't it?
But, but, but...th-th-they’re not made in ‘Murica!! 😭
A lot of their tools are, and they are bringing more and more 'home' every day. Plus the boxes are made in Canada, which is still America's hat.
If it’s not made in USA don’t buy it that’s what’s wrong with America
Thats an oversimplification if I've ever heard one. Money is still flowing in this country, its just going to flowing the wrong direction. Its just time for the little guy to elect people who represent the little guy. Not tax cuts for the wealthy. The genie isn't going back in the bottle as far as shipping jobs overseas. Trump has proved that after 3 years of not delivering.
@@johanusyolder Not delivering? You mean a higher GDP, lowest unemployment in decades, highest labor participation rate and more manufacturing jobs that have and continue to move back to the States, along with many upstarts?
Still need a better or rather more variety of tools and colors.
Well snapon has had my ratchet since January still no tool . So I guess it’s ok with the snapon on corporate to let there company steal from people who buy from them ! I’m going to call the snapon company one more time but I’m sure there just going to seal my tool after all it’s been months now .
What happened to *MATCO* this is a step way down!
Is it?... based on what....?.... All it really takes to make something "popular" or "quality".... is a bunch of people saying those words..... that's it...👈
If you are a mechanic/technician or think you are, INVESTIGATE where most of this stuff comes from........ then make an informed choice.
Short story video shows 1 draw open...
Would have liked to have seen more close ups of the tools in this video instead of dude standing there talking the whole time.
This dude needs to learn to use a comb.
My SnapOn toolbox was less expensive than the comparable Tekton box; talk about a RIP OFF! The only thing I would consider buying from them again would be the impact sockets but the laser crap needs to go and some actual stamping needs to happen. Prybars are just rebranded Wilde tools (originally made for Craftsman) the other “USA made” stuff performs like the steel was imported in and never treated properly, and the new ratchets are trash... If I’m going to cheap out on tools, I’ll just buy them at Harbor Freight, otherwise, I’ll stick with my SnapOn tools that don’t feel cheaply made and perform every time.
Did you buy a USED Snap on box, or one 25 years ago? Because I've done the comparison, and even Snap on's Heritage box is more than Tekton.
Heritage 53 inch wide 20 inch deep $3750
Tekton 60 inch wide 24 in. deep $2,950
Tekton 60 inch wide 30 inch deep $3,450
Heritage is the oldest and least expensive boxes they have.
Let me know when the BIG Tekton Tool Truck pulls up to your shop to give you the same great service you get from a good Tool Dealer!
Caveman Ballistics lol I’ve needed a warranty at midnight, emailed them and by morning the item had already shipped. 2 days later it’s on my doorstep brand new and I didn’t have to wait for my weekly truck and 7 times the price.
Tekton needs to start selling foam inserts for their tools. Their red plastic boxes suck. They are huge and its impossible to read the size print. Not having foam organizers is a deal-breaker for me. I can't afford to be throwing those constant 15 to 30 secs, every time I need to find a tool. I also can't afford to lose tools. I want to be able to open a drawer, do a quick scan and immediately spot any missing tools. Also what good is a warranty when I lose many more tools than break them. I need superior organizational capabilities within my tool box. Please take a look at how Sonic Tools organizes their tools with foam inserts and provide a similar Tekton solution.
Norman Klein buy some foam and cut them out
Mark your sockets like I do
Tekton makes decent sockets and wrenches but their screwdrivers are trash. Every flathead in my set is cut wrong at an angle. All of their tips are cut bad.
Elite Exposure have you talked to customer service about it
You know they have very excellent customer service,I've used it a time or two and they were more than helpful
I got the high torque screwdrivers and they’re awesome
its a tossup with me and my budget,,tekton,,capri. Can you settle my dilemma ??
michael thompson Capri requires a proof of purchase if you don’t buy from their online store.
Tekton has the always guarantee warranty...meaning you can pass the warranty to anyone.
Go with S - K
@@ralfie8801 SK is pricey, plus they are running a majority of the same tools they have been since the 70's.
Jeremiah Mckenna
Longer than that! And more than worth every penny, and last I heard they’re still made here in the US.
@@ralfie8801 Yes, they have been in business longer than the 1970's. But they have not updated a majority of their tools since then. They are a little over priced. Yes, made in the US. Still doesn't justify their prices.
Anyone else play Old School RuneScape, or is it just me?
You need a big hair cut.
Tools off a truck a "long time ago" = Garbage compared to Tektons today,..Capri, Also... lota stuff competing. Gearwrench...Lots and lots. Truckz are for too many DUI and no cash...LOL
Yea .... I definitely can’t wait weeks to get my tools warrantied through the mail. As a professional that’s definitely a no go for me. Couple hours to a day tops to have tools warrantied off the tool truck. Does tekton let you demo tools for a week to make sure you’ll even like them before purchasing them? Is there someone making videos about tekton pros and cons ? You’re already in their back pocket so your opinion is highly biased
They overnight the tools, it doesn’t take weeks?
REEF X mr every tool I’ve bought that was from tekton has taken a week minimum to get MINIMUM some have taken a month
@@DDescalchuk57 Never had that problem, nor anyone in the shops I've been in. Same day they receive the photo/email, the same day they send it, and it us typically there the next or two days later, even here in LA.
That guy’s hair looks ridiculous.
Couldn't agree more
More tools does not make you a better technician....and that hair....
I have many and love more than my snap on tools