Buying $500 Snap-On Tools vs $500 Harbor Freight Tools
1M views · Dec 25, 2023 · Autos & Vehicles
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@HumbleMechanic · 2 years ago · pinned
The last 2 years we have put together different tool boxes. In 2024, I will be doing more tool related videos. What do you recommend the budget be for "Building a Tool Kit UNDER $$$$$"?
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@manueltoro5996 · 2 years ago
Honestly whenever i buy tools i follow Adam Savage's advice: if you aren't sure that you'll use a tool a lot, then buy an affordable one if that one breaks fron usage then you know that a high quality one is worth the investment, that advice has saved me a lot of money, especially in tools i might only once.
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@gawddangthatsmoist2251 · 2 years ago
I'm an idiot but atleast I've never been stupid enough to buy Snap On
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@marvintroyer069 · 2 years ago
I love Snap-on hand tools but it blows my mind that Snap-on thinks that imported blue point 1/4 inch socket set is worth $200+
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@jasonweishaupt1828 · 2 years ago
$500 from Snap = screwdriver $500 from Harbor = whole store. 😂
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@dilboo · 2 years ago
Honestly im surprised you didnt walk off that strap on truck with a hat and a pat on the back for 500.
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@PhillyRacer121 · 2 years ago
3 years in as a diesel mechanic. You hit the nail on the head. Value is more important than “brand”.
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@Maroco918 · 2 years ago
Ive formed my tool collection off of a modified version of "buy once cry once". <br><br>Buy cheap first. Whatever breaks, thats when you buy onve cry once. Replace the broken tool with one of higher quality. <br><br>This will help keep your bill low and your box full of quality tools.<br><br>13 year European tech here. My boxes have everything from old craftsman, Pittsburgh, snap on, matco, cornwell, tekton. Quality can be found in every brands lineup. Dont get in the trap of thinking only one brand is best.
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@ericcherveny5195 · 2 years ago
It would be crazy swinging by Harbor Freight on a weekend and seeing Charles there! I'd definitely have to say hi!
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@W0rp3D · 2 years ago
When I first started buying tools I bought all cheap, as stuff started to break I'd decide if I need to upgrade or just buy another cheap one, I'm only a home mechanic and tinkerer so most of my tools are mid range with a couple of cheap and a couple of expensive, all comes down to what you're going to ask of your tools
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@maintprofi1077 · 2 years ago
Of all the mechanics on you tube, the "humble mechanic" is the only one I've seen with a clean/organized shop.
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@Sk3tchyD · 2 years ago
Gear Wrench is probably the best value in hand tools today, giving a blanket score to complete brands.
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