I have been waiting for someone to actually break the new Icon G2.
TTC New Ratchet test
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It looks like HF did a great job with these.
No one asked me but I think it's the same as always: if you're gonna use it everyday, the SnapOn Dual 80 is still king (by a slim margin). The slightly larger head of the Icon is unfortunate and could be a factor in some repairs.
If you're a prosumer or on a budget, the Icon gets you near-SnapOn performance for much less $
I think competition is great. And as he mentions, not that many pay retail for SnapOn. Watch ebay and you can do much better -- new or used. But yeah, Icon gets sales and coupons, too.
Some will like the easy warranty of the Icon, if you're near a store. This doesn't really excite me much, and how often are pros destroying Dual 80s? You've gotta get pretty stupid I'd think.
Regardless, I hope HF keeps forcing SnapOn to look over their shoulder
If you're a prosumer or on a budget, the Icon gets you near-SnapOn performance for much less $
I think competition is great. And as he mentions, not that many pay retail for SnapOn. Watch ebay and you can do much better -- new or used. But yeah, Icon gets sales and coupons, too.
Some will like the easy warranty of the Icon, if you're near a store. This doesn't really excite me much, and how often are pros destroying Dual 80s? You've gotta get pretty stupid I'd think.
Regardless, I hope HF keeps forcing SnapOn to look over their shoulder
Nepros was very impressive
I own all 3 in different configurations, the Icon is IMO it is no longer a prosumer or diy tool it falls squarely in the tool truck quality level, it is an excellent tool end of story. The Nepros is everything Snap on should be given Snap ons outrageous prices, it is in another class all by itself and a real pleasure to use.
I see they didn't include the Snap on 100 tooth or their new locking flex heads. LOL
I read Mr Subaru is being given regular wellness checks.
I see they didn't include the Snap on 100 tooth or their new locking flex heads. LOL
I read Mr Subaru is being given regular wellness checks.
That'd be my pick.
I inherited a goodly sized pile of KTC tools, back when I worked for a Japanese OEM. They are easily equal to Snap-On, if not better in some ways. Both are excellent.