As a retired technician, I found in my career that the real determining factor is in the use. How well it fits the fastener, side wall clearance, depth, does the detent hang on, does the ratchet without slipping teeth. They need to be used. I have had expensive tools that were worthless and cheap that work.

@ShawnC8030

4 ай бұрын

I try to tell young techs this all the time. They're so focused on the truck trend its sad

@gypsydildopunks7083

4 ай бұрын

What were your go to pants? I can't find any that last.

@paularnold6616

4 ай бұрын

@@gypsydildopunks7083 I was always supplied uniforms. The linen company had to maintain or replace. Anymore, I would not know.

@strixt

24 күн бұрын

​@gypsydildopunks7083 I don't know the weather conditions where you're at, but a good pair of tin pants is pretty amazing in terms of durability.

As a DIYer, I have several brands in my garage, icon, tekton, stanley, ryobi, craftsman, quinn, pittsburg, milwaukee, dewalt, wen, delta, skill, bauer, hercules, us general and other name brands i can't remember. I love great tools, that's why i own them. These have helped me throughout my life in everything from house fixes to installing clutches and a bunch of halloween props along the way. The quality level of a tool makes a difference in the hands of an experienced person. I salivate, at the thought of owning matco or snapon/bluepoint and other high end tools but cannot justify, for the life of me, purchasing "pro-grade" level tools at my level. I totally understand why professionals have a need for such tools thou. Thanks for these videos, it helps beginners on a budget make a conscious choice and understand the basics of tool purchasing.

@V8SKULLS

15 күн бұрын

Brother, I too agree with you, I work on my whole family's vehicles from cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, & bicycles. As a licensed Electrician for of 30+ yrs and doing almost anything with my hands. It's hard to buy/purchase Snap-on,Mac, blueprint. The professional brands, I mostly have the Older Makes of Craftsmans, the good ones, and some Older S.K. tools from my father when I was a boy. So again I 100% agree with you brother

I love the videos where the girl asks the techs, "How much do you owe the Snap-on truck." Answers usually in the many many thousands. Then theres always one guy that goes "I dont owe anyone anything, I dont care what name is Stamped on my tools. All I care about is if they work." That, my friends is the smartest guy in the room.

A kid that works with us in the shop just bought all the Quinn master sets and to be honest they seem pretty nice

I am a home DIYer and almost all of my tools are Quinn or ICON and I have zero complaints. I am the go to guy in the neighborhood when you need a tool and don't have it and I have turned many people onto HF for tools. I am a HF fan boy. 3

@dangrimes5078

4 ай бұрын

It's fun to walk around the store. I usually buy something I don't really need.

I grew up on craftsman but it’s a different world. Quinn has been good for me. Menards tools made in the USA. Now if someone would warranty lost tools I’d be a fan for life 😃

@markusa5521

4 ай бұрын

Meanards are made in Taiwan now

@jhitt79

4 ай бұрын

Most masterforce tools are made in Taiwan not the USA

@jdshear01

4 ай бұрын

I think the demise of Craftsman, Husky, and Kobalt are what caused all these other brands to explode. Those 3 used to all be made in the USA...but those days are gone. There really was not a great pro-sumer path but Tekton, Gearwrench, and Quinn are my replacements. I can't afford Snap-on, MAC, Cornwall or Matco. I've considered Proto, Williams, and SK Tools but they aren't much cheaper. Craftsman was my anchor for affordable quality tools, USA made tools, with an unmatched warranty...none of those things are true now. All my Sears stores closed...I won't whine but that's the end of an era. HFT has the most rocking warranty now - swap the tool and you're done. Plus I have 5 stores around me...more than the amount of Sears stores we had!

As a full Pro Heavy Equipment Mechanic For 20+ years I use all sockets From Pittsburg to Snapon. Including Mac Matco Cornwell, I find the Pittsburg impact sockets the best Value for the money. For instance I ordered a new 1 1/8 1/2 inch drive sixpoint socket from matco and it broke first job Cutting edges on a 16M cat motor grader. Finished the job with Tekton 1 inch drive on a 20v ingersal rand 3000 ftlb impact. first torque round used pittsburg 1/2 impact never broke. also I was using a snapon 1/2 impact on first torque.

No regrets on the Tekton. I like the quick release on the Ratchet and the layout of the box. I do like the paint on the Quinn Sockets. I think it comes down to personal choice. The Quinn would definitely be a good option for someone starting out and be good to go. I'm definitely going Tekton, though. That little bit of fit & finish difference is worth the extra to me. I'm a DIY Shade Tree, so this is a lifetime one and done purchase I have zero regrets about. It's not like we're talking 3 to 10 times the price difference with the tool trucks. It's a few bucks more for a bit more. JMO

I have the 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sets from Tekton and love them. No regrets spending the $$$ on them. Glad there is a more affordable option out there for people on a budget. If I needed a set to travel with me in the truck, I would look at the Quinn for sure.

@Ozzypup1

4 ай бұрын

Have the same sets myself. Picked them up a few years back before the prices started going up. Nice tools and never had any issues with them.

@MCLEO983

4 ай бұрын

Same

@richardbates2367

4 ай бұрын

I love my complete set of 3/8 inch Dr saw and metric deep well and shallow well extension and sockets including the breaker bar in the lid....

I'm a DIYer and I have both Quinn and Tekton products. Like you, I have been super impressed with the products I have from both. Based on the minimal differences in quality I would definitely go with the Quinn to save the money. Either way you are getting tremendous value with either set. Great video as always!

For the coloring of the lines on the sockets, i grew up at a time when we all used crayons to rub the color into the roll marks. It lasted years as long as it wasn't 140° in the shade.

It's probably weird, but I'd love if one of the companies used 2 lines for a color. Like the red one is a single line, and the blue one is 2 lines. Make it easy for colorblind folk to have that instant recognition, too. Or a thicker and thinner line. Something where color isn't the only thing to recognize.

@lamplighter5545

4 ай бұрын

A bunch of years ago I put together a spreadsheet for work where I used color coding to indicate something (priority I think.) Everyone in the meeting has the spreadsheet in front of them. I almost get through my presentation, when a colleague of mine wants to know about priority. I said it was color coded. He said he was color blind. From then on, I continued to use color coding, but I always conveyed the same information in an additional column. Lesson learned.

I got the Quinn 428 piece master set to start up my toolbox at work. I’m very happy with everything in it. Also I have the Quinn 1/2 impact socket set and I’m very happy with that too.

Funny that you came out with this video. Because I was having this exact mental debate with myself last week. I am a Tekton fan. I’m from Michigan and would love to support them. However harbor freight is 3 miles away from my work. There’s been times I’ve had to run out warranty a broken tool and get back to work within the same hour. So I had to go with the Quinn.

The Quinn 3/8 set would be perfect to toss in the pickup toolbox for those “just in case” moments

So I had bought the 1/4" and 3/8" master sets from Tekton but balked at the 1/2" price...when Quinn came out, I went and bought one of each. They are both very good sets. For a DYI'er, there's nothing wrong with either...if I was actually making a living...I _still_ think either would do the trick.

I miss the old big big sets of tools that Craftsman use to have. HF is getting closer to having those kind of sets again. I wonder why HF doesn't make inroads to tech schools?

I have 3 drawers of Craftsman wrenches and sockets and I bought the Quinn 1/2" and 3/8" impact master sets. Between the lifetime warranty, the local store returns and word going around about Lowes not wanting to honor the Craftsman warranty unless you bought the tool from them, seemed only logical. (To quote my favorite Vulcan)

@aaadamt964

4 ай бұрын

Craftsman can thank Lowes for me never buying another crapsman tool. Hf has really given up on the warranty too. The gearwrench stuff is awesome. I really like a lot of tekton stuff and their warranty is great. I've seen the Quinn compared to gearwrench but the finish on the ratchets doesn't compare.

I bought the 3/8” impact set last Memorial Day with a 25% off coupon. HF increased the price from $79.99 to $89.99 the day the sale started. Still a great deal. My only problem has been with the blow mold case. I had the case open with the top leaning against the garage door, a gust of wind blew it shut and one of the plastic latches shattered. So now I have to carry it with 2 hands anytime I move it.

Harbor freight for the color designations, easy warranty replacement, and lower cost.

@fakenamejones4254

4 ай бұрын

Meh, tekton warranty replacement doesn't require me to use gasoline to goto the store

@iGrizzL

4 ай бұрын

@@fakenamejones4254but you have to wait not HF

as a seasoned professional mechanic who’s literally spent college educations worth of money on snap on, Mac matco I honestly believe HF is on the verge of something spectacular. Meaning they’ve come out with some really good tools, especially for the money. Icon, Hercules, Bauer, etc and the warranty is a real plus. But the biggest thing is they are everywhere. In the era of everything online with brick and mortar dying they are accessible like sears used to be and competitive with tool trucks. Is Icon the same as snap on? No but it’s less than a third of the $’s and 90% of the time good enough and if you need something on a weekend to get a job done they’re there. Personally I think they’re biggest flaw is that they have too many lines. I get the idea of good, better, best but look at successful names out there like snap on, you go on the truck and there’s snap on and bluepoint. Yes there’s other stuff but you get the idea. Look at craftsman hand tools and cordless tools share the same name. They are unnecessarily diluting their brands and honestly the lowest tier should just go. Warrior is kinda junk. Just stick with Bauer and Hercules in fact I’d have just called Hercules Icon. Pittsburgh, Quinn, Icon? If the tool is good call it Quinn, if it’s really good, Icon. Don’t get me wrong there’s some decent stuff in the Pittsburgh line but it’s just too much crossover also walking around Icon is kinda lumped together but there’s random icon stuff through the store. And why have a separate line of pliers than your other hand tool lines? Doyle? Just pick 1 or 2 lines and build a legacy around it cause right now it works like this you go to HF to get some tools and walk out with Icon, Quinn, Pittsburgh, Doyle, Bauer, Hercules, Daytona, Chief, etc, etc, etc.

@iFixJunk

4 ай бұрын

They seem to want the consumer to believe that Harbor Freight sells several different brands, as if they aren't all Harbor Freight's own house brands. I agree with everything you suggested. A hundred percent. I'll even go on to say I can't seem to find the difference between the Pittsburgh Pro sockets I picked up eight years ago and the regular Pittsburgh-branded ones I just bought a month ago.

The quinn ratchet is 100% rebranded gearwrench 90t

@denoftools

4 ай бұрын

Well my hypothesis is that these are made by Apex so that would be in line with that.

@Hipsters_N_Hippies

4 ай бұрын

I’m thinking that more of the HarborFreight’s socket runs at the manufacturing plant will have more mistakes getting through the line past each step. Because of mass manufacturing in big batches. Between things getting overlooked from monotonous work, and the fact that checking 10% of 100 is a whole lot tighter of a window for opportunity than checking 10% of 1,000,000. Your just going to see more going through just based on that. Also good to understand with big kits having so many individual pieces that make up the kit. So there’s now also another reason for higher chances of having a defect in your kit. It’s just how the numbers work out in the long run. .....However just going to get it swapped out isn’t hard. so just go through your kit thoroughly, and break out the digital calipers. Anything on the looser side of the specs should also go back with finishing defects and press defects. Ratchets overall should be less likely to have as many defects, because we are more involved with that manufacturing during assembly. So we tend to notice something isn’t right during manufacturing.

As a professional mechanic. This is great. I hate seeing "professional sets" that skip sizes and doesn't have the option to buy the missing sizes.

I wish HF would sell single sockets. 😢 would also really help their warranty replacements so they dont have to take a single socket off a set for someone. I was replacing the side mirrors on my Silverado today... all 3 of my deep 10mm sockets were missing 😂 went and borrowed my neighbord.

@G34RH34D

4 ай бұрын

I have been waiting for HFT to do that for years. That's one of the areas where Tekton shines. I bought a 1-7/8 socket to remove the lower ball joints for my SUV a few years back. I bought that and an adapter to fit on my 1/2 ratchet so that I didn't have to buy a 3/4 ratchet that would only be of use for that single socket.

Quinn has impressed me, realizing that they are a cheaper brand I keep that in mind, but kinda reminds me of the old Made In the USA Craftsman, not the best, but a hard working tool none the less.. anyhow, $300 for all three sets minus the 20% brings it to $240.. that is ABSOLUTELY a no brainer..!!

You just convinced me to get that master set. My tools were stolen while I was at work (HF, ironically), so I get to use the employee discount. 🤷 I only recently started wrenching on anything and learning about tools/maintenance, since most has of my life has been behind a computer screen or in a warehouse, so these videos help me to learn and do better. Thank you. 👍

I bought one of those mechanics tools sets around Christmas, a Craftsman one that has the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch and that saved my butt today. Had to get something from a house a friend bought and I had no idea what size the nuts and bolts were and they also needed deep sockets to get off and I grabbed that set from the garage and boom, dead easy. I almost want to get another one and keep it in the car.

The Quinn mechanic master set is something I'm really wanting, it has almost everything you need

I have been holding off on the 1/2” Quinn stuff because they are the some sizes in the 3/8 set. This set with the larger sockets is a win for me. Now I will wait impatiently on a coupon.

I like this channel! Tools Time/ Tool Time! H/F is So Valuable! I have tools at home and tools in my truck, And tools at my kids homes. They Work, and they back them up. Thanks for this! Subscribed and Liked!

You were the one I first heard of Tekton from and it was quite awhile after that before i started hearing about them more and more

Both nice sets. I'm glad I don't have to make a choice. Luckily, I still have all my USA made Craftsman sockets from the 1990's.

@markcook5962

4 ай бұрын

Agree. Love my Craftsman but I do like the red and blue stripe

Own and love the Quinn 3/8 impact set.

I got the Quinn 1/2 and 3/8 impact sets, absolutely love them

These Quinn master sets look really nice. It would have been interesting to put a caliper on each of them to see how the socket tolerances compare. I agree with you Jeff, I don't think the Tekton set is nearly $100 nicer.

Ive got the Tekton 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 master sets myself. I really like them and have never had any issues with them. Ive had them for a couple years now and they were also cheaper when I bought them then they are now.

I'll say i would go with tekton only because I've had the rare times where i go to a store and they will only warranty the whole set or they don't have it in stock and i need to go to a different store to get it where tekton is absolutely no hassle take a photo send it in and get a new one which is incredible, can't be beaten

@chriscalderin6677

4 ай бұрын

Yup definitely would not invest in a big set like that at harbor freight when you can buy TEKTON for small amount more but getting a big amount more

These would make awesome sets for a heavy equipment operator to keep in their truck. Stuff breaks down and there's nothing worse than not having the tools to do those simple parts swaps that keep you running

Love the channel and the in depth look, Thank-you brother

With the Quinn sets you can “pull the pin” separating top from bottom for drawer organization built in.

@glbennett66

4 ай бұрын

But they take up so much dang room...

I have the Icon 3/8 set that I keep in my Semi Tractor. I need larger sockets so I am now going to purchase the Icon the 1/2 inch set. I can say that I have not had any issues with the Icon tools. Thanks for the video!

I think I have to go with Quinn. I'm not a professional so that could make a difference, but as I said I'm not. Quinn. Thanks Jeff! Have a great week upcoming and please stay safe. 😊😊😊❤❤❤

Glad they are doing more with Quinn line. I bought a smaller set few years ago to keep in the truck Incase need something on side of the road. Been happy with them and seem pretty good. I do use Tekton at work but maybe now I’ll pick more Quinn to keep in the box at home

I took the 1/4 and 3/8” master sets on my month long 12k+ mile cross country solo motorcycle camping trip, plus I was able to fit the Icon stubby metric set INSIDE the 1/4” case. Probably didn’t need it all, but it sure gave me one heck of a peace of mind🤷‍♂️👌

It would be a blessing to own either set. Both good companies with good people. I would give the edge to HF because their good people live in my community. We should try to support our local stores when we can. Wish HF had these sets when I was building up my sets. Glad to see them stepping up ... they get better every year. Great company

My first socket set was a gearwrwnch set and never went with any other brand since then except for craftsman and that set went back. Unfortunately my stacked box and tools were stolen while moving from florida to colorado. I just got 2 Quinn sets 1/2 and 1/4 and I gotta say for the price these sets are unbeatable

I wish these types of sets existed 25 years ago when I was investing in mechanics tools. They would have made my job a lot easier. Also, 300 for the 3 Quinn socket sets vs 400 for the 428 piece set.

@eve__________

4 ай бұрын

I got the 428 piece set for $340 on that Presidents’ Day sale the other weekend. I’m very happy with it but it skips some weird sizes.

@clintbeeler5069

4 ай бұрын

My buddy has the 428 piece set for his tools for his apprenticeship program. The ratcheting wrenches are a nice bonus, but the actual ratchets are garbage. They're the 72 tooth old quinn ratchets. 2 of them came with marred pawl gears

I’m a grain farmer. Do all my own repairs. Use tools everyday. I have had good luck with both brands. I realize the return policy is easy with Tekton but I have two Harbor Freight stores 30 min away. If I was starting over and buying all new tools I would go with the Quinn. I like the easier to read print , Colored lines and replacement ease. Just got the Quinn stubby impacts today.

I have the 1/2 inch master set. For all you wanting to know, the driver is extremely strong. I put a 24" pipe on it to extend it and put all my weight on it several times, and not a single tooth broke on it. I have abused the sockets extensively, and they did not break. This set is extremely well made and will last a lifetime if you keep it from getting soaked in water. It's a great set. I have snap on socket set and snap on specialty tools, and Harbor Freight tools are giving them a run for the money in quality and what they have available to buy. Harbor Freight is no longer the cheap Chinese crap company they used to be. These mid and high level brand tools are quality hands down... You WILL NOT be disappointed...

Thanks Jeff, That Master Bit set has me thinking!

I love HF, but TEKTON all day. TEKTON has them beat by the molding of the case. I bought the 1/4 master set from TEKTON in 2018, I use it every day as a field service tech. The case has put up with everything I have thrown at it. The sockets are top notch quality. I get it you’ll save money, but TEKTON for the win. HF has them beat with the in store warranty, but I’ve run into where I go in to swap the broken tool out and they don’t have them in stock. I maybe TEKTON fan boy, but damn they haven’t let me down, HF ratchets have from Pittsburgh to ICON, also TEKTON comfort grip ratchets are way better then any comfort grip on the market.

@aaadamt964

4 ай бұрын

I know guys are love/ hate on the blow molded cases but I love them. Tekton and gearwrench have the best cases hands down. I just wish someone would come out with these sets in metric only. I have very little need for sae tools anymore. Especially at work.

@chriscalderin6677

4 ай бұрын

You will make up the price difference in gas and frustration on a warranty vs TEKTON in the mail warranty

I do like the Quinn ratchet….it may be wider but it does have a lower profile. It’s sleeker and has more polished/refined look. Reminds me of the Icon, crescent and Milwaukee ratchets….you get less socket wobble as well with non quick release ratchets.

I get your argument about tool sets. However, my 301 piece Pittsburgh set has been invaluable to me over the past 4 years. There are pieces in there I've never touched, but there are pieces in there that I also never knew I needed, but they were there when I did.

Hello again, Jeff and Mrs. Bear 🐻 Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I would have use both sets uto compared. Looks can be deceiving. Again thank you 👍

I bought the Capri 3pc comfort grip. Really really nice for the $$.

I love the Tekton no skip wrench sets but I bought all of the Quinn Master kits because of the value when they are on sale. I'm just a DIY'r.

If your wrenching every day or a bit of a tool snob I'd go with Tekton but the Quinn set is probably fine for most people. I've got a bunch or ratchets but my go to is a 3/8 Pittsburg swivel head.

I own a bit of Quinn and a few Tekton sockets as well. I do not have the master set that you depicted here, but I will agree with everything that you have said. However, when there is a fastener that needs to be twisted one way or another I have never had fit and finish come into play to the extent that we compare them to. And yes, I am just as bad as everyone else when comparing tools. I understand that is a way of comparing the "quality control" that would be executed when making these tools and that can be an indication of how well it will last. Which brings me to my point. IF we have to compare a winner based on how shiny a finish is, or how deep a knurling is, then who wins here is the consumer. With the Quinn you can finish your repair or project put the kit back in the box and keep ninety bucks. That's a win for me!!

Have all of the new Quinn sets - love ‘em!

I have to go Quinn for the price for all 3 set. Thanks

@chriscalderin6677

4 ай бұрын

You will make up the price difference in gas and frustration on a warranty vs TEKTON in the mail warranty

The Quinn 1/2" impact master set isn't prosumer, it is entry level. It only goes up to 24mm and skips 23mm. That is nowhere near big enough for an axle nut on any decent size car, let alone a truck or SUV. I bought the Gearwrench master impact socket sets for metric. They cost a lot more, but had zero skips up to 36mm on the deeps and I believe they had 4 skips above 27mm in the shallows. Also, how many people really need full sets of SAE tools now? If you arent working on a 20+ year old American vehicle, everything is metric. I am not saying the SAE is completely useless, but i think most people can get by with just a 3/8" SAE set for things like lawnmowers that haven't switched yet.

@denoftools

4 ай бұрын

Not sure why you think all mechanics work on cars or everyone who uses sockets are mechanics

@maximusmagni1

4 ай бұрын

@@denoftools The number of mechanics that work on car/trucks probably dwarfs everything else combined, at least in occupations requiring people to buy their own tools. Also, I never said everyone who uses sockets are mechanics. I did question the need for 1/2" sockets outside of mechanics. I am sure that carpenters need impact wrenches and sockets, but I highly doubt they need the larger sizes and torques that would require a 1/2" anvil.

@jameswagoner3309

4 ай бұрын

​ I would bet dollars to Donuts that there are more industrial machine mechanics than there are auto mechanics at least five to one..... then you've got set up guys, who set up in stamping shops, and injection molding shops etc etc etc.

@maximusmagni1

4 ай бұрын

@@jameswagoner3309 Do they buy their own tools? Or do they have the tools provided?

@jameswagoner3309

4 ай бұрын

@@maximusmagni1... when I was a setup guy, and I also did tool repair I had my own tools, so did everybody else in my shop, it probably depends on what shop you're in. It doesn't matter though, look how many factories you have in the average Industrial Park, in an average sized town, I'll bet there is only two or three automotive shops and probably 20-30 or even 40 factories. A lot of tools are being used, have you seen Eric's yacht? Yeah, that many tools are being sold.

As soon as I saw the layouts I thought they were aiming at Tekton. Harbor Freight really brining it now.

I am Tekton loyalist, I own the whole catalog but I do like the blue and red markings on the Quinn’s!!! Tekton should make the size imprints on the sockets red/blue.

The Dewalt 192 socket set and their 204 mechanics tool set with wrenches is better than both for just a little more money..but you get SO MUCH more..imo

I went all in on Sunex Master Sets in 2002/2003.

I was deciding between both these sets. Went with the Quinn because the differences were minimal. After using a 25% off coupon at HF for the 1/4 and 3/8 sets it’s an even sweeter deal. Warranty speed was important as well so dropping by my local HF was an added benefit.

I purchased the Quinn master screw drivers 2 years ago. Seem to be good.

These are great for RV

That's a couple of bottle of bourbon on the price to enjoy after the work is done for the difference between the two, if you think about it.

@chriscalderin6677

4 ай бұрын

You will need the bourbon after driving in for a warranty and they do not have it or will not give it to you or you could just have tekton mail you a warranty

Fan of both HF and Tekton...was going to get some of the Quinn sets but they never have them in stock at my local store other than the 1/4"

These look like solid tools and the price make them very attractive. But I am already invested in Tekton because I watched your vids on how the company started and liked what I saw. I have the Tekton 1/2 in master set, 1/4 in set and the 3/8 is on the way. I picked up the 1/4 in first and the quality was top notch so I felt the other sets were a no brainer and well worth the money. I plan on getting the soft grip ratchets in 1/2 and 3/8in drive as well. Still trying to decide if I want the Tekton or Capri in those. I am no pro but I do like to tinker on old hotrods and motorcycles. These Tekton sets are replacing my old USA Craftsman sets that are missing sockets and worn-out ratchets. I hope these will be the last tools I have to buy.

Well as there are 4 Harbor Freights within a 20 mile radius of me I'm going with Quinn

I have 2 pack out toolboxes 1 for my service truck which is all Tekton and Snap-On/Williams. I have a jobsite that I go to everyday so I leave my second pack out box there. That box is Pittsburg and ICON I tried out the new Quinn ratchet with comfort grip for my second packout, I really wanted to like it but it ended up being a piece of crap the snap ring kept popping out so took it back to HF and got the ICON. Between Quinn and Tekton I give the win to Tekton.

I’m a sucker for a blow molded cases 😊

I was excited to see these sets come out last fall, but also a bit confused!confused why these aren’t coming out in the icon line. I’ve said for along time, if they would come out with “real mechanic sets”no-skip sets in real world full inclusive sizes, it would be a game changer. The icon line although anemic in its offerings, but ever expanding (though slowly), gave hope that they eventually would. Needless to say, I was disappointed they issued them in the quin line instead of the icon line. The quin stuff is fine, we’ve gotten by with worse, they just cut corners where the icon stuff seems to be more prosumer grade. I’m a farmer, and as such, do a lot of mobile repair. The cases that tools come in matter very very much! The cases take a beating, sat on, stood on, tossed around, falls (sometimes from 6’-7’), stuff piled on top of them, etc. The cases that these sets come in matters just as much as the quality of the tools themselves. Maybe more! It’s also very important to be able to buy lost/missing peices easily and that are readily available and exactly the same to fit the sets. This is a fail in both those regards. I did get a set of the 3/8 just because I did want to support this step in the right direction, but it will not be taking a place in rotation. It will be used for home use only. The case is just too fragile. And although I will NOT be buying the other sets, I hold onto hope that they will offer these in the icon line in tekton-like cases and like pricing in the future.

Quinn for the Win!

These Quinn Master sets are excellent. Being made by Apex the ratchets are really nice also. Only downside to the Quinn cases has a fair amount of wasted space. Very few things make these Master sets better like a breaker bar for the 3/8 Inch and few missing extensions. All can be sourced With coupons For good savings

out in the field wrenching every day. pittsburgh mechanic set with couple extra high end ratchets is all you will really need

I'd be all over the Quinn for the large font stamping and no skip set, the Gearwrench ratchet is just a bonus. The price and convenience of a local brick and mortar make it a no brainier for me. I'm not a fan of the Tekton mail order business model of pre-paying over $100 for their warranty when HF has the same warranty right down the road should I need it.

I like these toolbox sets

This is tough. I went all in on Tekton. The only set I still needed was the chrome 1/2". I purchased the impact versions but damn at that price. I may need to finish off all the sockets withthe Quinn. Really, really hard choice.

I was gonna say can’t compete with Tekton but they literally have the price compared lol. HF stepped it up on that set! And HF is coming to my local area Stratham NH! No more drive to Portsmouth NH!!

Quinn sockets are the same as Kobalt sockets @ Lowe’s. They’re fine for occasional use, but like the Kobalts, they will wear, especially where the anvil mates, with frequent use. The Tekton comparison is pretty amusing, as Tekton sockets areway nicer than even Icon (which isn’t saying much). Fully stepped shoulders, clear coated on the inside (vs metallic painting) and much better chrome. The Quinn ratchet has a snap ring. It’s basically a facsimile of Gearwrench’s outdated design (with lots of anvil play).

Hi Red, good job. I’ll get another 5% on my HB credit card that is automaticly paid each mother, and I would go for the QIUNN SET.

If you feel it’s that close I would chose to save money also would wait for the 20% off and save more

The big unknown is the quality of the steel. I'd like to see some tests of how much torque they will stand before breaking. There are those that claim that Quinn is exactly the same as Pittsburg but with the painted stripe added.

@aaadamt964

4 ай бұрын

Quinn is the same as the older kobalt. I have no clue if the kobalt stuff is still around. I stopped shopping at Lowes. Taking 45 minutes to exchange and sign for a replacement ratchet was enough for me. The gunmetal chrome sockets were nice but the ratchets weren't much better than the 30t sears was selling toward the end. Gearwrench are on par with the truck brands. I'm really happy with most of the tekton stuff too other than the impact torx sockets. Their warranty is excellent. I can't speak on gearwrench warranty because I haven't broke anything in 3+ years. I'd love to buy their rorx/Allen set but I'm currently out of work dealing with cancer and a bad spine. They seem to think I'm over the hill on the cancer and preparing for spine fusion so hopefully I'll be back at it in the next year or so. I'm not sure if I'll be on the shop floor again but I'll be there one way or the other.

@kge420

4 ай бұрын

I’ve been using kobalt in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 for years. Never let me down. Just bought a Quinn 1/4 - 3/8 set to keep in my car. Not much between them tbh.

I bought this set last week. My only complaint is the ratchets are not a push release. Other than that, it’s an incredible buy.

Quinn for the win 🏆 in Mississippi

I’ve had the same debate…Tekton vs Quinn/HF. I paid more to go with Tekton bc I like that they are committed to expanding their USA made tool line.

That's not bad. No use for me since I finished my Tekton chrome socket set a year ago. Anything extra I need I can buy in singles from their website like I did few years ago when I bought a 1-7/8 socket I needed to replace the lower ball joints on my SUV.

1st I had Cornwall tools -STOLEN 2nd I had Snap-on everything with some Matco - STOLEN Icon and Quinn everything from now on, HF stepped it up, can't forget Hercules 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

I have a lot of tekton tool I think there great. I only had to use the warranty once on a screw driver, just sent them a picture and I had a new one in the mail in two days. Also if you’re in a trade school you get 15% off your purchase on top of the 10% for your next purchase.

I’ve used both tekton and Quinn and although I like tekton a lot I like Quinn too. For the money I would probably go for the Quinn. Let’s face it, the way the economy is right now it’s all about saving money when and where you can. Overall would vote Quinn

Man if Quinn made 301pc mechanic tool set to carry around in a case like the 301pc of pittsburgh tool set, Quinn would be best pic of tool set carring case on the market

Waiting on the Icon master set with the foam inserts

the tool bear is a bad ass

A hundred bucks is nothing to sneeze at. But, having said that, if I were just starting out I'd probably go with the Tekton. It's not definitive, but the better fit and finish might translate to better fit around the bolt or nut. That ratchet looks a lot better. An extra hundred is not much to spend on the tools of your trade.

Dude i was getting ready to buy the tekton 3 8 ratchet set metric but canceled it when i saw the quinn. Then i found your video and it made certain with the quinn. Harbor freight is 1 mile from my house

The deeper taper on the smaller sockets alone make the Tekton worth the money. But for a kid buying their first set, the Quinn is a nice option. Personally I like the tekton fit and finish, feels more professional for sure

If you found one of these Quinn sets missing 1 or 2 sockets with a good discount i would just replace Missing sockets with tekton