My girl friend text me at work and said, “ our love is iconic”. When I got home from work she had the 7 piece standard set for me waiting!!! I love the set

@authorityfigure1630

3 жыл бұрын

Wow man marry that girl.

@melindaortiz9741

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@authorityfigure1630

2 жыл бұрын

@Ray Trammell sorry you’ve been hurt

It’s funny how everyone bitched that harbor freight tools are cheap junk. Now that they are coming out with better quality tools. People are bitching there too expensive. Quality costs money. They are still way cheaper then snap on. I’m definitely going to buy some Icon.

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you there man and said something about your comment during my live stream

@fike301

3 жыл бұрын

sorta like Trump....?

Old school mechanic here, gotta say I am impressed by Icon, I think Snap-on has a very good competition, and the Icon is more bang for your buck. I have a few snap-on tools myself, but overall I rather go with the Icon. They look identical to the Snap-on, and performance is identical to the Snap-on on grip. Definitely I go with the Icon. Has way better deal money wise then the Snap-on.

Freaking awesome video ! The editing was on point. The audio was perfect. The content kept me here from start to finish ! Excellent job on this video. This should answer any questions anyone could or would have about these wrenches ! Knocked it smooth out of the park with this video. Great job !

@n8ureboycappel401

4 жыл бұрын

Wish I woulda read you're comment first,before I commented, you are rite on point K to the double O-N Trucking with your comment! He nailed it!

I bought Craftsman tools twenty-eight years ago back in 1995 and they are still going strong

@lovelessissimo

6 ай бұрын

I have had a full craftsman socket set for 15 years, but that's because Icon wasn't around then.

I have Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches and have broken 1 out of maybe 250 wrenches in the last 8-10 years so they have earned my business. I’m not entirely sold on needing teeth on an open end ratchet just yet but do have complete sets of the channel lock brand. I rip down classic cars for restoration and very rarely am I using an open end wrench unless it’s to hold a backside of a nut. I don’t need tool truck brands to do my job but it does feel good using overpriced fancy tools.

Thanks for the great review. I am heading out to HF to pick up the Icon set to replace an old incomplete set of random wrenches. I really enjoy your reviews and appreciate the detail, like the sound comparison, and the entertainment factor you bring. Quality for value is very important to me.

Got these icons flexhead ratcheting 8-19mm for 75 bucks at flea market brand new in box awsome wrenches is all I gotta say. Go icon.

Thanks for your accurate & honest evaluation I so much agree.

Thank you for doing honest reviews. One of the most unbiased tool channel

Nice video, thanks for taking the time to check these out.

Use husky with no issues. I won't spend this kinda money on any tool. Work for a high volume used car lot so work on all makes and models of cars. No reason to buy tool truck stuff because sunex etc makes just as good tools for 1/2 the price or less. And they work just as good as snap on.

@Azav312

4 жыл бұрын

Nice, I had a bunch of hand me down tools from my dad and grandfather. I was looking at the husky set at HD. Glad to know they'll hold up for dyi

@justinyoungstown

4 жыл бұрын

@@Azav312 I work for a used car lot and not a repair shop. I've been using all non tool truck stuff for years with no issues.

@MRSHREK-wk5oc

4 жыл бұрын

No they dont truck tools are way nicer on a different category

Great video. I am interested in the stubby icon wrenches. 50 bucks a set seems like a good deal for them. Your videos have been super educational, and I feel like I can make an informed purchase because of them. Two points: First, I work on a lot of classic cars and Harleys. I use my SAE tools at least as much as my metric tools. Gotta have full sets of BOTH! Nothing more annoying than not having the right tool. Second, my Matco reversible ratcheting wrenches are made in the USA and it says so right on them. And they are exactly the same length as Snap-On flank drive plus wrenches. Maybe that has changed since I bought them, 6 or 7 years ago?? Whatever. Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

I really like the Icon tool line 💯👍

Is that a 3/8 u-bolt? That 14mm seemed to have a hard time fitting easily, I've used a 14 mm to cheat when a 9/16 wrench was to loose because of rust.

What a video bro!!!!...keep it up I always watch your content and pay attention!!

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason I appreciate you brother

i just realized what your bench mat is that's awesome!

Just got the metric combo set for Christmas and compared to my tool truck tools they are a great set of wrenches. For the money you really can't beat it plus they warranty just like the trucks. Love the music brother.

I think being able to grab my tool that day is more convenient than waiting for a truck to deliver it to me every couple weeks.

I had gearwrench and sold them to get the icons I work on hydraulic equipment and my co workers have snap on the icon wrenches work side by side with the snap ons day in and day out love the icons

Great video. Nice to see how these compare.

Love the new SK banner hung up can't wait for the review on the x frame ratchet wrenches

How do you feel about the blue point ratchet wrenches?

Nice job bud, thanks for sharing 👍👍

Hello again Little Brother, Great Video as always. I wonder, now that you've have and using the Icon tools. I may have to buy replacement tools for when my old USA Craftsman tools need to be replaced. Again thank you

Hello I got a rant for you about the icon wrench's I got all the sets and only had them for 2 months and haven't used them except like 2 wrench's and they are starting to rust already I'm going up to harbor freight tomorrow I am so upset I love the look and feelel of them

I have gearwrench ratcheting wrenches. Great wrenches. The ratchet part is excellent quality and the open end fits very snugly on bolts.

I have been using the icon sockets since they had it on sale for half price, 3/8 deep metric and standard on a daily basis and have no issues with them. That being said I didn't put it on an impact either. I'm happy with the purchase. I am going to buy the ratcheting wrench set next. I have snap on regular wrench set so I wont be getting the icons but if I didn't I wouldn't hesitate. Thanks for another great video.

I bought the icon stubby ratcheting wrench 10pc set for 40 bucks at a pawn shop

Are you putting a 14mm wrench on a SAE nut ? Is that why you have to wiggle wrench on & off or is nut just getting slightly worn from being over torqued?

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

From the teeth making the nuts a little worn

Wanted to say this is another great video man. Your channel is one of my favorite.

Nicely done!

Well answered my question 👍

The anti-slip design on the Icon ratcheting wrenches look similar to Proto ratcheting wrenches with their ASD pattern makes you wonder if they come from the same place.

Good job thanks for the video..can you put up the snap on vs icon toolbox video ...have a good one

Great video!

Hey Brian i had a bad experience with these yesterday. The ratcheting works fine. Its the open end that rounded off the fastener

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience Miguel. I still havent had any problems with mine. Thanks for watching brother

Dang good vid , there is bolt hex min and max during the manufacturing process of bolts..I worked at a place that made bolts for the Big three, for example a 13 mm hex min was 501 the max was 511...1/2 '' was 489 to 500..I have all ways preached this to my coworkers .If yea have a situation where yea have a hex rounding off try a different tool , even if it is another craftsman wrench.yea have wear on tools that have been used for yrs.

Regarding the switch on the reversible ratcheting wrenches, I prefer a small recessed switch to prevent catching and changing the direction. In fact snap on redesigned theirs for this exact reason. I own the snap on personally. But I have seen the icon set and I really do like them. Again I bought what I prefer and works for me.

I bought the metric ratcheting set already

My Pittsburgh tools do just fine and I have really put them to the test and still going strong I also have Stanley tools still going strong well the tools I have left that wasn't stolen 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️, stop loaning tools so don't ask 🤣🤣🤣

I thought the Matcos were the same as gearwrench, maybe I just assumed that cause they both made a cross beam style wrench. I’m not going to lie, the icons are the exact style of wrench I like, but I’ve been holding off to see how they hold up. The gearwrench ratchet ends kept breaking and were a pain to warranty

Man where have you been come back continue to make content I enjoy all your videos

Justin Dow last video said ICON tools have had some quality issues and that they seem a bit overrated. Have you had any quality issues as well?

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

If you want to see the issues i had you can watch this if you have time kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJmO3M6FmsmrY84.html

Very very cool video!

I would expect the wrench to see some damage when forced around an Allen wrench which is very close, if not harder than the steel in the wrench.

my wrm-10 set does not have the anti slip open end? it just looks like normal open end without that grip.. did i buy a fake set or something?

@RedemptionGarage

3 жыл бұрын

There are 2 different sets brother one smooth jaw and one with anti slip if you wanted the anti slip i am sure they would let you swap if it is within 90 days.

Great Video Bro’ 👍👍👍👍👍 I want the ICON tools to do good! Home tools should be good and worth the money! People that are not (full time) REAL Mechanics don’t really need tools like Snap On. Yes anyone can buy them BUT you don’t and won’t see tool trucks stoping by a house trying to sell tools like a Snap On or Cornwell or Mac tool trucks..

I'm going to pick up a set of metric flex head ratcheting wrenches

Love the video. I would have really enjoyed seeing Icon against Tekton. I have been looking to upgrade from Craftsman and I am down to Icon or Tekton.

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

I think that is the matchup to be honest with you and plan on doing that matchup in another video soon. Thanks for your input Adrian

When your tool is thicker it doesn't have to be longer....that's what she said

I think those reversible wrenches are the best tool that came out of the "icon" rollout

@james.flyingcigarco

4 жыл бұрын

I especially love that they are long ratcheting wrenches, not short like the gear wrench.

@ViperMods_216

4 жыл бұрын

@@james.flyingcigarco and the offer the 2 different open end options.

What's more bang for buck? These Icons or Milwaukee's?

Icon is comparable to Carlyle tools not snap on. Could even be from the same factory. I use them professionally and have no complaints.

You've got me sold on the icon combo sae wrench set with the teeth I have blackhawk now & they are ok I do industrial marine mechanic work & I always think it's funny that I need sae wrenches & I hardly even use any metric tools at all I'm usually working on Detroit diesels & some older CAT engines & pumps & valves & piping & gearboxes clutches torque converters cranes & winches

Are the Milwaukee wrenches with the grip teeth like the icon tougher? I wonder if the teeth would get eaten up easier like the icon well not easy but on these videos I see the teeth getting run down

@ClaytonHartin

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Randazzo the Milwaukee wrenches teeth do bite into the nut/bolt if it’s TIGHT.

Why someone would tighten bolts way more than normal manufacturers specs would allow (e.g. actual vehical nut and bolt specs) in order to judge a tool is beyond me?? Now what would intrigue me is the number of times that tool can be used in accordance to manufacturers specs with the appropriate application of that tool. That would truly show the true value of the tool. What I would be interested in, which hardly anyone actually shows is a stress AND nut and bolt rounding test on 12 pt sockets and wrenches since most manufacturers INSIST on putting them as the preferred box end. PLEASE do a stress test on 12 pt box end wrenches.

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you 100 and 50 percent right there. The true test of a tool is working day in and day out. I appreciate the suggestion and will be working on something very soon

@44warden

4 жыл бұрын

@@RedemptionGarage Just subscribed.

how bout snap on vs duralast from auto zone

The Icon has a lifetime warranty, absolutely no hassles, BUT so does the Matco, AS LONG AS ITS THE SAME TRUCK DRIVER. I have been denied a warranty from Matco because it was a different dealer.

It was either this or the Carlyle reversable ratcheting wrench 12 piece metric set for $50 bucks more. I chose the Carlyle. Now I am coming back around for these for length.

How in heck can you have 2 thumbs down already? Its 11:09am CST right now, the show goes in at 5pm Saturday night. These may be the same guys who give all Home Depot products 4 stars, even if they never bought the item.

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Now 3 thumbs down 😂😂 theres always some thumbs downs fast guys that just hang around to hate. It's tomorrow night at 6 tho Jim I hope to see you there.

@johnmcdonagh5325

4 жыл бұрын

Cool video B. Thanks for sharing info! Looks like icon is now competing with the big boys quality

Honestly, besides rust, the other most common problem is the other guy torquing the HELL out of a bolt or nut with an impact... maybe be some testing like that?

The Matco 90T reversible ratchet wrenches are made in the same factory and identical to the NAPA Carlyle models. I guy on the garage journal bought a set of the Carlyle models and one of the selector switches is embossed with Matco. Here is a picture photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOXozwSK9TCqrEFWR8TN2o5xpUn0xk48IckSViTR1uEwStrcS8EvU54SSm1xqza0A/photo/AF1QipODK8D20X6-fBOKcmcxF04_2RHyMtx71tJl7qH2?key=a3dQMURidzRNa0RIZTBSRGV3Q29fcnJLQUpuUUJn

Having to pay in full for your tools is not a negative. Too many mechanics get in debt with overpriced tools because all they’re worried about is “how much per month”

Definitely not worth twice the price and I promise you over time the Icon will smooth out through use just out of curiosity how much were the gearwrench flex head ratcheting wrenches and what size range I like my Icon wrenches and ratchets even the sockets work for me cause I don't use chrome sockets to break a fastener loose I use impact sockets for that or wrenches and I know some will say there will be a time you have to because impact sockets are too thick in certain circumstances in that rare instance if it breaks I'll exchange it lifetime warranty all tools break eventually and as big as I am if I want to snap one I can snap anything the reality is if you understand what a tool is capable of use it accordingly the right tool for the right job thanks for another awesome video brotha keep the cameras rollin always look forward to hearing your point of view and respect what you say

@matolittleelkwells5377

4 жыл бұрын

@OGL iaDL actually I have I don't use the Pittsburgh every day it's more when I want a socket I can beat on if need be I have the full Matco impact and chrome sets that I use daily

You could buy the Milwaukee SAE & Metric wrenches. 15pc set for none ratcheting $129 15pc set for ratcheting is $249

I rushed out and purchased a lot of ICON when it first arrived. Mostly ratchets and sockets. While the ratchets are all doing well, the ICON sockets are a bit soft. The chrome sockets are just not very high quality. It's not that cheaper, truly professional quality tools can't be made.....It's that these are not that good.

Good to see these holding up to some abuse. It's hard to beat the lifetime warranty and not have to go find a tool truck being an at home wrench monkey. I don't need them but i like to have good tools for the times i work on my vehicles.... So what if i use a matco rachet for oil changes??

For the price of icon, you can get gearwrwnch🧐

@Redemptiongarage WOOOOOOO,WOOOOOOOOOO! YUP that's rite double WOOOOOO! Great video all the way around bro from the testing of wrench's themselves to your honest opinions (which I whole heartedly agree with you!) Look like you where using a drone to capture the "pan shots"during testing! Look like now you're a 4x4 drivin, tool testn, video drone flying,unbiased and great opinion given cool cat! Woooooooo!😂🤣😂🤣😎

😎👍🏻

man, you need to pickup yourself a 19-piece metric set of WrightGrip wrenches by Wright for $205! They are, in my opinion, the best wrenches on the market and the WrightGrip much better than the Snap-On flank drive

These aren’t ratcheting but have you ever used Williams wrenches? I bought mine in 1964 and love them stilling them today. Not like the fat craftsman but slim. Enjoy you videos.

You should review the sp tools 1/2 inch mid torque impact

8:35 its sounds like a wet sloppy fart. Great video by the way i was looking for a better reacheting wrench. I still use the pittsburgh ones l. The ratcheting mechanisms in those ones are rough

I'm not happy with the snap on set I have and its 3x the price.

Some of the Snap-on ratcheting wrenches are USA made but some others are made in Spain. Not Taiwan

I dobt really care what others think. I got icon at home and snap on and matco at work

Anybody know what happened to this channel? No activity for a long time.

Before I start,I admit I'm no professional mechanic. That being said,ANY pro who must finance a tool they regularly use is paying interest over base price.Thats cutting into profit.If just starting,buy less expensive tools as high quality as you can afford.i myself don't give a fat rats ass what brand tools a mechanic uses as long as my ride is fixed right the 1st time.And if I'm paying more so they can use over priced tools I'll find another mechanic too.The pro who uses paid for quality tools and knows well how to use them is the one making the biggest profit.

So are the teeth bad? Or good

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

They seem to work fine to me. They seem like great wrenches and very high quality.

Personally I don't like long wrench's , I have big hands and huge arms. No need for the long wrench design , hard to get into small places, I can get the bolts tight or loose.

Any one else have this problem

Coupons all say ICON tools are excluded.

95% of snap on buyers are in debt my neighbor is one of them I see idiots all the time trying to sell snapon tools and boxs on craigslist for 5/6/7000 dollars you almost wana message them and ask them how big an idiot you think people are. Just cause you got reamed out dont mean everyone else wants it.

My question is why are you trying to break something with the box then of a ratcheting wrench?.. this is why people break all their stuff cuz they don't want to take care of it! I've had the same Craftsman wrenches since I was a kid, and that's the reason you have two different sets of wrenches. You break it with your regular box in wrench and then switch to ratcheting and unscrew it! And for the people who broke theirs at 600 lb and was bragging about it. There is no reason to ever put 600 lb of torque on a bolt. 187lbs is the average head bolt! So complain about cheap tools all you want, but most of these will absolutely do the job. And if you break them it's because you weren't using the right tool. Granted after years you might have to replace one, but that's just my point. But snap on is nice quality. I just don't feel like the price is right. I will stick with what has taken care of me my whole life.

now that top tier brand tools even get made in Taiwan, for me its all about what do i get for my dollar. No loyalty to the expensive brands if their tools are not worth it.

I was actually at harbor freight today. They didn’t have the ratcheting wrench’s but they had a 19mm display one it felt super nice but Dawm they’re expensive 👎

snap on overly priced quality has gone down hill from what it used to be

Maybe it's just me. But 90% of your videos you spend repeating yourself. There's no reason this video needs to be 28 minutes. Good info but cut to the chase.

@RedemptionGarage

4 жыл бұрын

I made this video as fast as i could and i have noticed myself repeating myself in videos and have tried to work on that but i usually turn the cameras on and just go but im working on it

@patrickleonard5034

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, he’s a talker! That’s not a bad thing! Having a KZread channel is the perfect career path for someone who likes to talk!

@chucks4328

4 жыл бұрын

He's a newer channel and isn't as comfortable in front of a camera as others yet. When someone is nervous they have a tendency to talk more or try to say everything at once before they forget something. That leads to him repeating himself sometimes. He's getting better and I expect the more videos he releases he'll become more comfortable in front of the camera.

@chriscostlow4210

Жыл бұрын

It's just you. You see if you're a negative energy person you'll be able to pick out something negative out of everything in life. If you're a positive person you would have been able to pick out something positive instead of using your time to watch someone's videos and then be able to say that 90 percent of their videos have something negative in it. It's definitely you. I'd recommend trying to develop a positive mindset and you'll be able to see all of the good in 100 percent of his videos.

@cgbowhunting5419

Жыл бұрын

@@chriscostlow4210 lol it’s called constructive criticism, he wasn’t being rude at all.

I am not real impressed with ICON sockets and ratchets and will not be expanding on what little I own. On the other hand the long pattern ratcheting wrenches and torque wrenches have been awesome and well worth the money as far as I am concerned. Stubby ratcheting wrenches are next. Will be interesting to see how the screwdrivers turn out. HF has always been a gamble for me. But for the prices, you're like so what? If it breaks, open my wallet and upgrade.

Snap-on will be around forever, Icon maybe not..

@joshuastevens5910

2 жыл бұрын

Icon line was designed by a former snap on employee. Basically snap on, just affordable. Made in Taiwan, which is good. Taiwan makes good tools.

@kkoch666

2 жыл бұрын

Icon is nothing close to Snap-on

@joshuastevens5910

2 жыл бұрын

@@kkoch666 I use boxo tools, icon, snap on, and husky. Day in and day out. My icons are standing up to the daily use of my everyday work. Tools break they all do, but some break because of just stupidity. Just the other day one of my snap on impact sockets that I only had for a couple months, shred to pieces. I don’t think snap on will be around forever, not when can get other good quality wrenches and sockets elsewhere for a fraction of the price. If they stay around forever, it will be because of college students maxing out their account before even having a job.

@kkoch666

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuastevens5910 Snap-on has been the most expensive for 100 years. Nobody has put them out of business yet. Where I'm at college students get 50% off except on boxes, that would be the time to stock up.

@joshuastevens5910

2 жыл бұрын

@@kkoch666 I’ve been wrenching professionally for myself for over 5 years. I own my own trucking company. Snap-off isn’t the only tool out there, and far to many Snap-off fanboys that think it’s the only tool. The tool doesn’t make you a mechanic. I’ve had snap on breaker bars snap right in half and other brands haven’t.

A lot of talk and little testing to make the point loud and clear. I’m always Leary of Lots of talk before the test starts! He’s already stated that he believes SNAP ON is the best! That statement makes this a waste of time.

There over priced for not USA tools

You need to learn how to read calipers