7 tools I regret buying. Think before you buy tools!
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2024
- These are some tools that I regret purchasing. Whether it be impulse buys or things I thought would be good but turned out bad. I’ve learned to think before I buy lol
1.) 0:12 Matco 3/8 12volt Impact Wrench
2.) 1:29 Cornwell Seal O-Ring Tool (Spoon style)
3.) 2:06 Matco Universal Radiator Grip Tool
4.) 3:05 Snap-On Coolant System Refiller
5.) 4:08 Cornwell Groundless Test Light
6.) 5:16 Bluepoint Wrench Set
7.) 6:48 Snap-On Beam Torque Wrenches
If u see “Snap-on” - already wasted money
Seems like there's a tool culture among mechanics that encourages buying a lot of unnecessary and also latest & greatest stuff.
Seems like the sun rises everyday but we don't bring it up
Tool trucks are dangerous hahaha. Plus you find a tool you think will be useful and turns out you use it once every few years or it isn't as easy as another method.
I don't think it's limited to working mechanics. I'm an active DIYer that could definitely have fewer and less-nice tools than I do. That said, I do keep myself from buying absolutely everything that I want...
...most of the time...
;)
nobody wants to have to ask to borrow a tool more than once because you cheaped out and it broke or didn't quite work good enough.
Depends what kind of Mechanic
I feel exactly the same about the O-Ring removers. I actually took them home, and I found the perfect use for them. They're fantastic for scraping carbon off firearm parts, and getting into tight spots with a small cloth on the end. I use them every time I take down a firearm for cleaning
Couldn’t disagree more with coolant system re-filler. I use the same one you have regularly. I only touch diesel engines though. Now that all diesel’s have egr coolers I try to always fill cooling systems using that tool.
I've found that those O-ring picks are actually pretty helpful with connectors. But otherwise I never use them for O-rings.
That’s a great idea, I’ll have to give it a try and see if I can find a use for these things lol
Their good at picking anything that needs to get picked out
Those seal spoons are great for electrical connectors, small vacuum lines, cleaning out sludge in holes and pretty much any thing you would use a pick for that you don’t want to scratch or poke holes in.
Those are snow shovels buddy
Those are snow shovels buddy
Honestly those picks work pretty good just as a pick, they’re good for breaking free hoses and not poking a hole in it, disengaging the retainer on broken connectors
Coolant refiller is useful for diesels with EGR coolers, some manufacturers require using one for warranty reasons so that there’s no air pocket.
Best value tools on the snap on truck are the eagle claw long reach needle nose pliers ( no one else has any like them) their torch(little butane one), the pocket pry bars
They make the best wrenches but if you don’t need really good wrenches, they are pricey
I work on RVs, only real engine work is hobby and personal. A few guys in the shop buy snap on regularly. I have craftsman, Masterforce, husky , kobalt, icon, Quinn Doyle Tekton gearwrench knipex Wera If I have to warranty something more than once I’ll switch brands and try something as expensive as Snapon or just use a tool all the time and want something better. Sometimes it might have been cheaper to just have gotten the better to begin with but in the long run I’ve spent way less.
Don’t know how many differences wire cutters, crimpers and strippers I’ve tried
Southwire USA made are my favorite cutters now
Knipex cobras and pliers wrench favorite crimpers
Strippers are too varied by type of wire to really pick one. But if I can use my Quinn pistol grips on it those are the best to use. Have some too thick a jacket and some electric brake wires have 2 jackets and don’t work on romex
Had some Pittsburgh pliers years ago that were garbage, reminded me of ikea furniture tools
Torque wrenches. Can’t beat the freight. The warranty. You don’t think your calibration is right. Take em in. Say they aren’t working right. Get new and no more worries.
Knipex pliers are worth the price. None of the knockoffs are as good. But typically i only need one and if I need another the knockoff will do
Good tools aren’t cheap
Expensive tools aren’t necessarily good or worth it
It’s a fine line
Great info, I’m gonna have to get on the truck this week now lol! Thanks for watching!
I'm new to this channel but, i like it here. I love the honesty.
If you don't do a lot of heavy equipment or trucks, the O ring tools don't get used much. Snap-on owns CDI, and actually Norbar and Sturtevant Richmont torque wrench companies. I have the Precision Instruments 250 lb ft torque wrench and I love it. I got it online for $163 shipped. It's only polished chrome on one side but it's well worth the small sacrifice as it performs every bit as well. Precision used to make them for Snap-on until the CDI acquisition. I own Sturtevant and Proto wrenches as well, but the average mechanic won't ever touch one of those. Stick to the industrial tool brands if you want good USA made product at non-tool truck prices.
When I worked on Hondas the guy next to me had a vacuum filler and I always thought it was messy and unnecessary. Now that I've gone to European cars it's actually needed. I miss running a car for 5 minutes and being confident it didn't have any air pockets
There are many Audi models that are impossible to bleed all the air out of the system without that tool. I have the original Airlift version and after a decade of use, it still works great.
@@johnmac9055how do you account for the air in the pickup hose? Every time I see someone showcase one of those tools the suck up a bunch of air before the coolant in their bucket reaches the radiator
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My vr6 is a little difficult, but letting the after run pump go for 3-4-5 cycles and pinching/restricting the hose to the reservoir does it.
That's my only VW that's been difficult.
I like tools ,but I haven't really needed one yet.
@@mentals555 you have to prime the intake tube (let it fill with coolant) prior to opening the vacuum tube on the tool. The directions on how to do this come with the UView Airlift. It is very simple. Anyone who doesn’t prime the intake tube is setting themselves up for failure.
Good video bro. Bro u had me laughin talkin about those blue point wrenches😂
I have the same o ring pick set but i usually just use whatever is in my pocket, typically pens or pocket screwdriver lol😂
Awesome runthrough. I too made the mistake of buying those Cornwell seal picks and in 5 years I’ve busted them out once, only to immediately out it back and grab a pick cause they didn’t work.
The coolant refiller is an absolute godsend in my field so I definitely disagree. I have the Cornwell 3n1, so vacuum, pressure tester, and retention. Replacing fittings and hoses without draining the system to not making a giant mess when refilling the system (usually 10-15gallons). I love the tool so much I bought 1 for home haha.
I had never owned a seal pick kit. But I found. When you're doing automatic transmissions. They come in really handy
I agree man, there are probably tools I sat on my hands to do some research before buying them. Its great to buy a Snap-on tool but if i can buy a different brand and get the same function, why not.
I was worried to see those two torque wrenches out. I have both 1/2" and 3/8" but precision instruments branded and love em. I'm not a pro mechanic, just a home gamer. I have been loving the tekton brand tools though. I bought most of the extra long flex ratcheting head set in SAE and metric before they got super popular and super hard to get. The quality is outstanding, again from a weekend warrior standpoint.
i think tekton makes matco stuff
I bought the precision versions off those torque wrenches. Thanks for validating my decision!
Awesome video, there needs to be more videos like these out there so people can save themselves the time and money !!👍🤝
Most of these videos are good advice, but not all mechanics will need the same set of tools, so it's important to compare the type of work they do and what makes they see in the door. I do everything from farm equipment to trucks to general automotive for side work, and my set of tools has a lot of oddballs that most techs won't really need. I do anything and everything though, and if it's your primary income, you have to focus on the things that make you money- not the occasional.
i have that matco impact i do feel the same, but its perfect for valve cover bolts,, intake bolts. and its free speed is nice to just zip stuff off
Those o-ring picks are awesome use them a lot. I’m a John Deere mechanic and use them mainly on sealing rings for transmission clutch pack pistons. Only thing I’ve found to roll the sealing rings in without damaging them.
The spoons oring picks are nice for installing orings and backup rings while resealing John Deere SCV couplers on 10,20,30,40:50,55 and 60 series tractors
Thank you. Very useful.
Definitely the blubber causing the test light to not work 😂😂 just kidding buddy. Nice video
Nice, I was thinking of getting the groundless test light, ill stick with my trusty clamp . Thanks subscribed
I like the oring picks only to assist pushing brake caliper seals back into place if they don’t cooperate after pushing piston in
I’ve had success with the coolant refiller, however I never feel confident enough that it got all the air out so I just do it the old fashioned way.
The Snap-on coolant tool is great for field work, which is what I specialize in. Lots of O-rings on heavy equipment, but picks work just the same.
Im a huge Tekton & Gearwrench fan. As an autobody guy, it's the smarter route for me. I have a few videos on my Tekton tools and feel the same way with them vs. my Matco wrenches. Gonna watch your other videos now.
I’m gonna have to pick up some tekton tools. Have heard great things but haven’t got my hands on any of them. Thanks for checking out the videos I really appreciate it
Tekton ratchets are okay. Sockets and hammers are great. The hammers are trusty cook rebranded. I love gearwrench stuff.
gear wrench is now snap on
@@kevinmaldonado4915 what do you mean?
@@eastcoastkenyou don't know what you are talking about 🤣🤣🤣 sup bud just found this channel looks like some good content 🤙🤙🤙
Don’t sell yourself short you seem like a very intelligent young man that uses a lot of common sense
My experience with the snap on torque wrenches is fairly positive. An old shop I used to work at, we used the shop wrench all the time (I used it at least 8 times per shift) so after about 6months or a year, it would start slipping, so we'd give it to the snap on guy and use our back one. I worked at that shop for 2 years and saw the wrenches get repaired 4 times and replaced with a new one once (some major break if I remember correctly). That shop definitely got their money's worth since they didn't have to pay for any of those repairs
I personally wouldn't buy them unless I use them alot
lol, you are not alone! I think we all have stuff like these
Hiya man, nice to meet you and find your channel. Looking forward to seeing your work, ideas and other content. But full disclosure, I am totally against any tool truck tools. Yes, some are good but not near worth the price. I find them to be predatory towards the young new techs with easy financing. Easy bait. But to each his own honestly. Some guys live and die by "Snap On" or "mac". But I am glad you realized that power tools from tool trucks make no sense. Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ridgid are awesome, even the new Harbor Freight Herculese line are tools I would not mind using every day. I look for tools that have easy warranty like Husky, Icon, Craftsman etc. Which ever is closer.
Those spoon picks are great for rebuilding cylinders. We use them all the time working on machines.
Doing body work; I often find myself using the hose picks with spoons for removing hard to reach plastic parts, it tends to be a little more delicate on the plastic
I had my Tekton flex beam torque wrench tested by Snap On. It passed easily.
Cordless tester I only use to check fuses really quick. I use the O-ring pick set a lot especially with installing injector O-rings on diesels. Matco has always sucked balls that's why they sell Milwaukee now LOLOL. CDI is owned by Snap-on sell these and get Precision Instruments torque wrenches for like half money and same quality
We use a vacuum coolant filler all the time. I think it was a gates. The main thing is to make sure your coolant jug holds enough. We use a five gallon bucket.
When I’ve used the vacuum systems, I’ve found it helpful to keep the air valve just slightly open to keep the pressure up. I work on heavy trucks though
I’ll pick up a bucket to use. All the comments have inspired me to use it more haha. Thanks for watching!
Found those orange tools are good for moving Teflon seals around in transmission repair and for torque wrenches the icon don't last long for repeatability over time had issues with them at work as supplied items bought better ones and the snapon ones are not precision instruments the cdi which snapon owns
Thanks for the insight!
Thank You !
Body tech here, the snap on coolant vacuum filler is the ONLY way I do a refill. We pull alot of radiators in Collision world and it takes me 5 min to put a cooling system under vacuum, watch to see if it leaks, fill it, and be confident that there won’t be leaks and bubbles.
My trick with it is to use a 5 gal jug of coolant (I do alot of toyota, so it’s economical for me to have a 5 gal jug filled with 1 coolant type) and BEFORE you put it under vacuum, pull some coolant into the line and then close the line again. Once you have the system under vacuum, and crack the coolant fill line, you already purged the air out of that line.
One of the best snap on purchases I’ve made. There is other manufacturers that make ‘em, tho
I had the 16v version of the 3/8 impact for a while and yeah it sucked too. I regretted trading in my brushed older version because i lost all the speed and gained barely any torque 😂(i ended up buying another brushed model on ebay). But i traded it for the new 16v stubby and its actually got some balls now. More than the Milwaukee stubby. Still kinda slow but atleast it has power now. Can do aome light duty suspension and brakes with it.
Good Job kid keep it up.
400$ for an impact with one battery. Shop baby.
For the price of tools, it is just not worth the effort to be a mechanic. I did 18 years as a heavy equipment mechanic, and you never finish buying tools. Subtract the cost of tools from your net income. They were very expensive when I was working as a heavy equipment mechanic. I've checked prices lately and was literally overwhelmed by the prices. All other trades you perty-much make an initial tool investment, and that is nearly all you need for life in that trade.
Coolant refill tool is a must for porsche if you work on them. Otherwise you'll get a godly air pocket that'll be very difficult to remove and cause issues. Pretty much any vag car they're a must
Live and Learn . Shop around before jumping on my tool truck .
Those seal/oring pullers I use every day, in the body shop to remove bumpers, interior pieces, unplug harnesses etc. That's what they seem to work best at
Those are snow shovels buddy
Working on Euro stuff, if you don't use the vacuum fill you're not gonna have a good time. Ive had best results doing it with a fully drained system, pulling vacuum till 25, then pulling premixed coolant from jugs I have prepared so I don't introduce any air. I do this and then heat cycle and test drive and occasionally I'll need to top the system off but I've never had any air pockets causing a stuck thermostat or anything. I Used an airlift uview 550000 and its held up for many years
Regarding impacts and cordless tools, Torque Test Channel is all quality including custom dyno tests.
I use real dental picks for seals and rings because they're designed to bend not break off pieces into a patients mouth.
That tool box on top is pretty cool. Where did you find it?
ur sisters house
I hate it when this happens and I usually just go to harbor and buy an icon or a Pittsburgh brand just if i use it twice or three times in a year
The refiller is fucken bad ass that caught by suprise saves time and a mess. Don’t have to wait for the thermostat to open up with the tool it fills it to the proper level the first time
I’ve bought all the precision torque wrench’s 1/2, 1/4 & 3/8
I’m an auto body tech and I use those o ring tools daily, but never for o rings haha
That coolant vaccum kit is actually not bad, I used to hate them until you work on larger vehicles , in my case school buses . Last thing you want is trying to burn a coolant system that has 16 gallons of coolant and has coolant lines running all the way to the front or rear of the bus. Or a leak , if the unit doesn’t hold vaccum you got an issue to fix before you fill the coolant.
The vac coolant refills are awesome if you need the coolant system bled for first engine start. Get a cheaper one not the snapon one. If it holds vacuum you don’t have leaks.
What is that little 3 drawer stainless or aluminum box on top? I could use one like that for my machining tools
It’s a Mechanic’s Edge box I got from my parents. Pretty sure they got it from Costco around 25 years ago
@@reallyreallywrenching thanks man! I like that little box. Is it stainless or aluminum?
@@mccafferycustoms5091It’s aluminum, i love it too it’s a perfect sized top box
Old school mechanic here, the problem is that your buying top name brand tools that cost alot of money. Example those wrenches, blue point which probably cost over 200.00 to 400.00 a set, when you can get ICON wrench set about 129.99 which are way better then the sets you have & cheaper too. But hay everyone makes mistakes. And everyone pays the price for it. Lol
For all my problems "Moving On" that's a great saying.
I live by it at this point haha, BS can’t affect you if you don’t pay attention to it
Bro what a cool intro. It just felt like you walked into the thumbnail. Idk if that’s what you meant but cool af
U need the 16v 3/8 stubby.. the 16v is killer.. i have the 16v line up and i wont trade for anything..
Snap On torque wrenches are made by CDI in California and is a Snap On owned company. If you grab a multimeter before a test light, you are not realizing the the benefits to diagnosing systems.
Good to know thanks
I have the Mac coolant refiller and I love it, I think you might be using it wrong
Snap-on doesn't even make torque wrenches. Every one they sell is re-branded. A good example is the dial type wrenches. Snap-on changes the dial face of Percision Instruments wrenches and charges an extra 25% markup.
Friends don't let friends buy Matco. They are a rebrander. They don't make tools. The only thing they make is their tools storage. The cordless tools aren't as good as Milwaukee or any other big brand and they are way more expensive. Also agreed there is no reason to pay the premium for Snap-On torque wrenches. Great video!
Most companies are rebranding to varying degrees
@@RyTrapp0 Not like Matco. Snap-On and Mac actually own factories that make a lot of their tools or have many tools exclusive to their brand. Cornwell too I believe. They all have some rebranded products, but Matco is all rebranded.
@@802Garage Like I said, to varying degrees. Matco isn't the only brand selling a full white label lineup, nor does it mean they're inferior or lesser value to the other tool trucks(I don't care if you make your own tools if they're still overpriced AF, it literally doesn't matter to my wallet).
Value for your needs is all that matters for tools, everything else is just superficial
I sell the Precision Tool Torque wrench for $250 been selling to Snap on customers for years, Also with Precision you can repair that wrench completely for $100, no matter what it needs.
I agree 100 percent about those silly electrical “sniffers” a meter works so much better…made for lazy folks I guess….in my industry they don’t want guys to use meters, cause they’ll have to teach em! Lol…thanks good video
Hey man, thanks for sharing this, we all appreciate being given a heads up about bad values, we've all been there with those types of purchases.
Have you lined up a replacement for that matco compact 3/8 impact?
The Torque test channel actually got me to swap sides from Milwaukee to Dewalt. Ten years ago, I would pit Milwaukee m18 and m12 impacts against anything. But things have changed. Mailwaukee's quality is dropping, and Dewalt is now having best in class results at a fraction of the price.
Their new atomic 3/8 puts out 450lbfts. Only downside, the battery doesnt fit inside the handle, it would be great if they would, but i guess backwards compatibility batteries is important to dewalt.
And their DCF900.. man. Finally a cordless impact that can handle a honda crankshaft bolt.
I’ve had the 12v stubby 3/8 milwaukee in mind for a little while but I’ll have to take a look at the dewalt! I’m not loyal to any platform I just get what feels good in the hands and has the prettiest price tag haha
@@reallyreallywrenchingif you do some research and think either of them look like a good platform for you, let me know and I can get you a good deal. I planned on being a diesel mechanic, but don't think it's the career choice for me after all, so I've got some tools to sell, some still new in the box.
I'd feel bad hawking to you on your own channel, but each new comment brings more traffic to your channel, so there's always that at least, haha.
When I started back in the 90's there were not a lot of options for quality hand tools besides for the tool trucks....now, it's a whole different ball game. Get one paycheck ahead and you don't need to use that truck credit to buy overpriced rebranded tools.
Just bought SATA digital torque wrenches with angle meter inch pounds and foot pounds flex head 3/8 and 1/4 drive for around $200 cant beat amazon on great tools at great prices.
The icon torque wrench isn’t made by precision torque like the trucks torque wrenches. I’d get the precision instead.
What about that monster Snap-On roll-around? I know guys that have regretted that thing too after they had to sell the soul of their first born to get it in the garage.
Definitely pricey but I treat this thing like my first born lol
@@reallyreallywrenching :):)
The snap-on vacuum bleeder saves 45 minutes. Do some research and try it out for a while. You won't need to wait for the car to come up to temp anymore. Flat rate life changing I promise
Precision instruments, not torque. And while i agree the snap on vacuum fill tool is likely rebranded and overpriced I love vacuum filling cooling systems. You immediately know if you have a leak somewhere and so less time consuming. Just run the vehicle with the heater on and when the vents put out hot air you're good!
reallyreallywrenching.. The point of those o-ring removers (picks) is not so won't damage the o-ring. They are made with the rounded blunt tips so you won't scratch or gouge the metal surface under the o-ring like can happen when using a regular sharp tip pick which could cause a leak. I think we all have tools we regret buying but rather than getting rid of them we hold on to them thinking that maybe one day we will need/use them.
i started at honda like 6 months ago im changing oil, cant fucking wait to move up and start working on cars forreal. know that i have to do my time but god damn.
Yeah man just keep your head down and do good work and you’ll move up. I was a lube tech for a couple years at a Toyota dealer before coming here. It’s a pain but when you get on the line it makes it all worth it!
Subscribing just because this dude is cool and says honest shit
Snap On guy has got yall by the nuts
I saw duct tape sitting on your toolbox and started getting worried.
Who makes the small toolbox?
I got it from my parents, I think it was from costco like 20 years ago. The brand is Mechanic’s Edge
Cool
What kind of toolbox is that?
Mechanic’s Edge box on top and the bottom is a Snap-on KCP1423BPS
Once you said vac-n-fill I can’t trust this list. That’s the best tool for filling cooling systems.
Fr wtf
You can trust that I regret buying them lol no problems there
@@reallyreallywrenching, I encourage you to figure out how to use it, and use it exclusively from now on. I can vac-and-fill a cooling system in 3 minutes with no mess, then immediately go for a test drive and ship the car.
Bleeding with a funnel takes forever and often winds up with a pool on the floor.
Coolant refilled is great for diesels duramax is 1 example
Best tools I have R the 1's I make
A 12v 3/8 impact just sounds like a bad idea
Anything matco sucks it’s rebranded who knows what tool it is 😂😂😂
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I stopped buying Ingersoll Rand air tools back in the 90's. They didn't last much longer than the warranty did.
Then I stopped buying Craftsman after they became Chinese.
I stopped buying Strap On due to their prices and horrible service. I haven't had a Strap on tool truck dealer into my shop in over 6 years.
You spent way too much on ink!
You should regret EVERY tool you have bought off of a tool truck! You must really like bending over and taking it dry.
real odd thing to say to someone on the internet
@@reallyreallywrenching Sometimes truth can be overwhelming for those minds not based in reality.
Could have done without the foul language. Makes absolutely no sense
So does being upset about something that doesn’t harm anyone at all
@@reallyreallywrenching That's very true. Touchè
Watch your language and you’ll sound more professional. Just sayin’
Two Snap-On users walk into a bar and the bartender says "Welcome to the Pulse Nightclub". Paying 1000% more just for a logo is pretentious, stupid and gay. You are mechanics, not shallow Valley girls showing off their new designer purses. F logos. F brands. F marketing wank. Getting caught up in the minutia of brands and paying 600% more for a tool that is only 0.003% better wastes 10000X times more money and time than having a cheaper brand break once every decade.
Cdi makes the torque wrenches. The only benefit to buying the snap on branded one is it will have the dual 80 head. Where the Cdi has a 36 tooth head. But the rest of the tool is identical and made by Cdi.