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.
That was my take away regarding their tool too. In fact if it weren't for the quick release I think that ratchet would have been the strongest of the bunch. However they don't offer it w/o the quick release feature, so it's a moot point.
What about Mac Tool or Cornwell Tools? Comparable or does Snap On still lead the pack?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
That's right, many do not pay retail for SO. Plus, most SO users are pros and can deduct from their tax the cost of buying SO.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
Buy more tools! Realistically if anyone breaks any of the tools without a pipe that would be quite a feat and tool abuse. The nepros is without a doubt the best tool in that bunch with the G2 and Snap on tied for second as far as quality goes IMO when price is taken into account the nepros is again on top and the G2 a close second, Snap on is just way too over priced, it may be made in the USA but it is well known that Snap on buys product from Infar also, I find it strange you can put the Snap on internals in an Infar produced ratchet. Is Infar manufacturing the gear set for them?
I have no idea and am not claiming they are but i think it is a fair question that will undoubtedly never be answered.
The German top names may not have the lowest back drag but they will provide decades of daily reliable service without breaking a sweat and are 100% made in Germany.
That goes for any tools if you have a business or work in the trades.
No idea. Mac is Proto part of Stanley Black & Decker, quality has been spotty over the last decade or so. I don't own any Cornwell and don't see them sold or many of their trucks around here.
That's how SO can charge these outrageous prices for their tools- market their tools as the best, charge the crazy prices for them and the pros discount them on their taxes. Everyone wins
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They can also write off HF tools, or any other tool they use.
Same here. The closest I have is my Carlyle roto head in 1/4" which at least was -- and maybe still is -- sold as a Cornwell on the trucks. But of course it's Taiwanese.
Looks like maybe as a 3-pc set, no comfort grips
https://webcat.cornwelltools.com/CT...WER®-Swivel-Round-Head-Ratchet-Set-p371690954
Cornwell claims to make most of their current ratchets in Mogadore, OH -- never heard of it but appears Akron-adjacent.