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Great vid. I have this light and did the same mod a while back. I’ve seen several of these vids modding this light this way. Makes me wonder why they weren’t designed this way to begin with.
@Bloodsong08309 күн бұрын
The mountain is the icon which is also I think matco
@mlara9879611 күн бұрын
I did this moon my channel as well but I did less work and got the same job done. this way is just safer. I did notes a razor blade, nor did I do any cutting and mine still works.
@emiliovillarreal752011 күн бұрын
😢
@user-qd2vd8we6n14 күн бұрын
I got the Blue one 2 years ago. its a good box. I want the snappy slide top
@luisc554615 күн бұрын
Get a hood light for those night DIY.
@ToolmanTum15 күн бұрын
I should! Do you have a recommendation for a specific one?
@noahrichards55317 күн бұрын
I have the black one as well. I love mine! Spray wax makes a big difference on the outside of the box. Makes it much easier to clean and wipe off dust.
@jlambo975718 күн бұрын
I agree on the picks. DIY guy as well, and I brought the Icon picks home, compared them to the orange handled ones and returned them. Only difference was the handle. I do have the 7 piece Pittsburgh picks and they are well worth owning. I recently dug out some grout with a larger hooked one and it was clutch. I have bought every Icon set of pliers except the larger S Jaws (17,21…I have the 12s) and the hose grip pliers. They are great, but they are larger than the old Craftsman pliers I had and thought I would get rid of. I am keeping the smaller Craftsman pliers as well now because I’ve found some of the Icons too big to fit what I’m working on.
@JayBird91118 күн бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks for the video!
@cblack186319 күн бұрын
ICON now makes an 'exact copy' of those needle nose 3 position. I'd still get the Snap-On all day though. Check out some Knipex Cobras, you'll love em. That Tekton 3/4" torque wrench goes to 300ft lbs. I was gonna grab that one untill I found out most 3/4" go to 600 ft lbs! Wound up with the Gearwrench as, like you, I needed it for a crank that was unfortunately 350...Nice collection man! Pretty much all a guy needs right there👍
@ToolmanTum19 күн бұрын
@@cblack1863 appreciate the insight and comments!
@digismithytcg19 күн бұрын
It's been a while!
@ToolmanTum17 күн бұрын
It’s good to be back
@JimBobZee19 күн бұрын
Your Info should be etched on the new tool box. I etched my license plate number on my catalytic converters on my E-250, with a Dremel.
@michaelmartinez960217 күн бұрын
😅
@JimBobZee19 күн бұрын
(22:15), Security torx, I have those type of fasteners on my cable box.
@ToolmanTum19 күн бұрын
Ahhh! Appreciate it!
@conanrdk19 күн бұрын
Nice setup! You've almost outgrown it already haha!
@ToolmanTum19 күн бұрын
😅 Totally!
@m.t.v.79342 ай бұрын
When the 20% or 25% deal goes on for ITC members, is it off ALL items or just one item? I have been thinking about upgrading too a better brand for my tools also. I already have some TEKTON ratchets but I want some good flex head like you have there.
@mr.ssswagg66172 ай бұрын
I Love Harbor Freight. Heres My 69" Box, and Set Up. ALL Harbor Freight kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKiA29Kfj7fNZ6Q.htmlsi=0h-E55QP3vFMuwKA
@metalhead25846662 ай бұрын
You can still warranty craftsman online and they will send you a replacement or equivalent free of charge. Just need to go online to their site, live chat. Most you have to do is send a picture of your tool with part number visible and they will send you a replacement.
@metalhead25846662 ай бұрын
Love the ICON line up also, heard mixed about the sockets but I haven’t had to replace any yet.
@boywonder81752 ай бұрын
You forgot the bottle opener!!!
@boywonder81752 ай бұрын
Yes it is!!!!
@Nick_Barone2 ай бұрын
I went with tekton for full sets of mostly everything. Haven’t been disappointed. But when I wanna walk into a store and buy something, I go for Icon. Both have flawless warranty programs
@masonvanhook80992 ай бұрын
Love Harbor freight. Only complaint about the store is that you can't get individual sockets. Guess you could wait for an open box deal but still
@brent-z3l2 ай бұрын
whos going to tell him how bad icon is?
@charliespann39673 ай бұрын
You will find that hex shaped dies are for thread chasing, real head cutting dies are adjustable and round. That's what I found out after 35 years in a machine shop. Dude those are thread pitch gage.
@timkiser59713 ай бұрын
Don't use tape use O rings old school trick.
@manueltrevino36983 ай бұрын
Bluetooth
@user-gh5if5oo2f3 ай бұрын
Why do you need 1/2 3/8 and 1/4?
@Bloodsong08304 ай бұрын
The universal joint f****** things I like grenades whatever you put them on an impact but whatever it's tight and it's slicks just f****** f**** off then who the f*** knows land
@edwardchavez82654 ай бұрын
I’m so confused I see so many of these tool hall videos with mechanics wearing gloves I just built a five story 66 units luxury apartment with commercial buildings underneath it took three years never wore a pair of gloves once. Do mechanics have soft, girly hands? How do you expect to manage working on steel motors and cars if you can’t manage to handle a box made up of soft cardboard? And by the way, I started out as a mechanic. It leaves me wondering our cars getting stronger or men getting weaker.
@ihavethedocuments25804 ай бұрын
He's being stylish Give the brother a break
@thebackwoodsmechanic50294 ай бұрын
Icon works for a lot of people. Dont let the haters punk you into buying the brands that they think yly should have .
@peterdarlington41174 ай бұрын
Heat shrink tubing boss I put it on all my universal joints
@scottgardner65425 ай бұрын
Why did that require gloves??
@bamboelaa5 ай бұрын
Does it tip over easy? The it doesn’t seem that wide and kind of top heavy
@zackyoung70884 ай бұрын
It does not. The bottom is wide, I have the bag and it is excellent if you don't overpack it. Imo this guys pack looks too heavy for a shoulder strap bag. Might as well get a backpack if running this many tools
@marcotacoburgerful5 ай бұрын
I got the set in green. Is there any change in value other than the color?
@gr22625 ай бұрын
I recently found one in the middle of a busy intersection and decided to pick it up. Once i did it was roughed up as cars went over it many times over and was surprised to see it still worked perfectly. Banged up but not broken so definitely can say that its a workhorse and you can light up a house with it and lasts forever on high
@theindooroutdoorsman6 ай бұрын
You had a Sears 9 months ago?
@kiwi-soop6 ай бұрын
I have mostly snap on tools that I use on a daily basis at work, but I do have some Icon wrenches and they work great. From what I've seen a lot of their stuff is almost identical to snap on
@brettwalkom9486 ай бұрын
I juat ordered the same things haha.. pliers show up today and my dealer has oedered the large matvthe folding mat and the one you have here
@Solar.Yellow6 ай бұрын
How much were only the ratchets?
@davida8716 ай бұрын
I recently upgraded to Icon and have no regrets. Quality & price made it easy to choose. Long reach flex head wrenchs are really great to have. $180 on sale. I'm looking into 90 tooth rachet but have many 3/8 & 1/2 " ones. Guess their great in tight spots but not good for torque. 25% discounts ends tomorrow. I'm 23:05, going to sleep on it. 😂 look into the tool, you can add extension to any wrench for leverage. It's great to have for these knuckle buster bolts. 25:25 The included holders are definitely a bonus for organization. Filled my 5 drawer toolbox. May need to upgrade to Series 3. 37:28
@Byrkster6 ай бұрын
I have this bag too. I love it. I am giving it to a friend of mine because I wanted the blackout version :) Great load out! Great video... One thought, I wish the side meter pockets were removable, held on with a zipper mechanic, the front pocket I added a piece of hook and loop because I put too much in the pocket and the snap no longer reaches :)
@mrmoto76826 ай бұрын
That extendable Pittsburgh is my go-to. Also have the 1/2 in version too. As a DIYer, Harbor Freight has been good. Have other brands too which I enjoy.
@Sanctified_EDC_Gear7 ай бұрын
Great haul ❤️👍
@AquaTech2257 ай бұрын
I have all the normal sized pliers ect. My tools is what houses and feeds my family. But it would be killer if snap on had a 4.5” of them slip joint long nose pliers or is Knipex came up with a 4.5” of their twin grips. That would fit in the Knipex pouch with the 4” mini cobras an pliers wrench. A smaller version of that or the twin grips would make that a killer combo to also fit in the pouch being it has extra room anyway. Every once in a while I’ll throw in the 4.5” snap on slip joint standard pliers. In that pouch with the other two. But either a smaller twin grip or them snap ons would be great, unfortunately I don’t see that happening
@AquaTech2257 ай бұрын
That 7” snap ons. If you actually use tools least for a living. You’ll cross many a times. You’ll use them with the jaws opened up. Hell that was my reason to buying them. Otherwise many other pliers would have functioned the same a could have completed the same task. But the ability that they have them 3 positions is golden
@JD-ce4so7 ай бұрын
Cheap rebranded Chinese tools you over paid by 400%
@dylanstephens41797 ай бұрын
What’s your go to brand?
@hallowedbethygame28405 ай бұрын
Made in Taiwan like plenty of Matco and Mac tools stuff. Keep overpaying on the tool trucks, a fool and their money are soon parted 😊
@leebrown66237 ай бұрын
Another perfectly pristine set of unused tools. If your going to set yourself up with what is unmistakably a nice set of tools get using them!
@TheVelluch6 ай бұрын
maybe he wipes them down. I sometimes sit there in my garage watching tv while cleaning my power and hand tools. probably minor OCD but I like pulling out clean tools while working.
@omegaanimations85496 ай бұрын
Yeah every few months I’ll hit my hand tools with a wire wheel and oil them because they’re start leaving orange rust stains in my truck or customers will be upset that my tools look unsanitary
@blacksheepbear63825 ай бұрын
A lot of people actually maintain their tools to ensure their longevity. We used to do that but we’ve gotten so pathetic lately that we lost what made us great.
@Eggomania864 ай бұрын
If you are going to invest in premium tools, you are going to be more inclined to take better care of them. They are an investment.
@Gadgetstoolbox4 ай бұрын
My tools are bought with my hard earned money. I buy quality as much as possible and I take care of them. Not leaving out in the bed of the truck during a rain storm or left outside overnight. Few trusted coworkers have built trust to borrow my tools. They don’t look abused but used for their intended purposes. My well taken care of tools is a huge indicator to my customers that I will take care of their areas that I am in while repairing what they hired me to repair. How your truck, tools, and you look when you arrive will extend trust or distrust instantly.
@surendrarudraraju84507 ай бұрын
Love ur setup
@Trolldaddy57 ай бұрын
People only buy icon bc deep down they want snap on but can't afford or don't want to spend the money. So they buy icon bc they look the same. But in reality, for the price of the icon stuff, there are much better options.
@acorral90117 ай бұрын
How much was the sale? Just asking so I can pick it up when it goes back on sale and want to make sure I get the best deal
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Great vid. I have this light and did the same mod a while back. I’ve seen several of these vids modding this light this way. Makes me wonder why they weren’t designed this way to begin with.
The mountain is the icon which is also I think matco
I did this moon my channel as well but I did less work and got the same job done. this way is just safer. I did notes a razor blade, nor did I do any cutting and mine still works.
😢
I got the Blue one 2 years ago. its a good box. I want the snappy slide top
Get a hood light for those night DIY.
I should! Do you have a recommendation for a specific one?
I have the black one as well. I love mine! Spray wax makes a big difference on the outside of the box. Makes it much easier to clean and wipe off dust.
I agree on the picks. DIY guy as well, and I brought the Icon picks home, compared them to the orange handled ones and returned them. Only difference was the handle. I do have the 7 piece Pittsburgh picks and they are well worth owning. I recently dug out some grout with a larger hooked one and it was clutch. I have bought every Icon set of pliers except the larger S Jaws (17,21…I have the 12s) and the hose grip pliers. They are great, but they are larger than the old Craftsman pliers I had and thought I would get rid of. I am keeping the smaller Craftsman pliers as well now because I’ve found some of the Icons too big to fit what I’m working on.
That's awesome! Thanks for the video!
ICON now makes an 'exact copy' of those needle nose 3 position. I'd still get the Snap-On all day though. Check out some Knipex Cobras, you'll love em. That Tekton 3/4" torque wrench goes to 300ft lbs. I was gonna grab that one untill I found out most 3/4" go to 600 ft lbs! Wound up with the Gearwrench as, like you, I needed it for a crank that was unfortunately 350...Nice collection man! Pretty much all a guy needs right there👍
@@cblack1863 appreciate the insight and comments!
It's been a while!
It’s good to be back
Your Info should be etched on the new tool box. I etched my license plate number on my catalytic converters on my E-250, with a Dremel.
😅
(22:15), Security torx, I have those type of fasteners on my cable box.
Ahhh! Appreciate it!
Nice setup! You've almost outgrown it already haha!
😅 Totally!
When the 20% or 25% deal goes on for ITC members, is it off ALL items or just one item? I have been thinking about upgrading too a better brand for my tools also. I already have some TEKTON ratchets but I want some good flex head like you have there.
I Love Harbor Freight. Heres My 69" Box, and Set Up. ALL Harbor Freight kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKiA29Kfj7fNZ6Q.htmlsi=0h-E55QP3vFMuwKA
You can still warranty craftsman online and they will send you a replacement or equivalent free of charge. Just need to go online to their site, live chat. Most you have to do is send a picture of your tool with part number visible and they will send you a replacement.
Love the ICON line up also, heard mixed about the sockets but I haven’t had to replace any yet.
You forgot the bottle opener!!!
Yes it is!!!!
I went with tekton for full sets of mostly everything. Haven’t been disappointed. But when I wanna walk into a store and buy something, I go for Icon. Both have flawless warranty programs
Love Harbor freight. Only complaint about the store is that you can't get individual sockets. Guess you could wait for an open box deal but still
whos going to tell him how bad icon is?
You will find that hex shaped dies are for thread chasing, real head cutting dies are adjustable and round. That's what I found out after 35 years in a machine shop. Dude those are thread pitch gage.
Don't use tape use O rings old school trick.
Bluetooth
Why do you need 1/2 3/8 and 1/4?
The universal joint f****** things I like grenades whatever you put them on an impact but whatever it's tight and it's slicks just f****** f**** off then who the f*** knows land
I’m so confused I see so many of these tool hall videos with mechanics wearing gloves I just built a five story 66 units luxury apartment with commercial buildings underneath it took three years never wore a pair of gloves once. Do mechanics have soft, girly hands? How do you expect to manage working on steel motors and cars if you can’t manage to handle a box made up of soft cardboard? And by the way, I started out as a mechanic. It leaves me wondering our cars getting stronger or men getting weaker.
He's being stylish Give the brother a break
Icon works for a lot of people. Dont let the haters punk you into buying the brands that they think yly should have .
Heat shrink tubing boss I put it on all my universal joints
Why did that require gloves??
Does it tip over easy? The it doesn’t seem that wide and kind of top heavy
It does not. The bottom is wide, I have the bag and it is excellent if you don't overpack it. Imo this guys pack looks too heavy for a shoulder strap bag. Might as well get a backpack if running this many tools
I got the set in green. Is there any change in value other than the color?
I recently found one in the middle of a busy intersection and decided to pick it up. Once i did it was roughed up as cars went over it many times over and was surprised to see it still worked perfectly. Banged up but not broken so definitely can say that its a workhorse and you can light up a house with it and lasts forever on high
You had a Sears 9 months ago?
I have mostly snap on tools that I use on a daily basis at work, but I do have some Icon wrenches and they work great. From what I've seen a lot of their stuff is almost identical to snap on
I juat ordered the same things haha.. pliers show up today and my dealer has oedered the large matvthe folding mat and the one you have here
How much were only the ratchets?
I recently upgraded to Icon and have no regrets. Quality & price made it easy to choose. Long reach flex head wrenchs are really great to have. $180 on sale. I'm looking into 90 tooth rachet but have many 3/8 & 1/2 " ones. Guess their great in tight spots but not good for torque. 25% discounts ends tomorrow. I'm 23:05, going to sleep on it. 😂 look into the tool, you can add extension to any wrench for leverage. It's great to have for these knuckle buster bolts. 25:25 The included holders are definitely a bonus for organization. Filled my 5 drawer toolbox. May need to upgrade to Series 3. 37:28
I have this bag too. I love it. I am giving it to a friend of mine because I wanted the blackout version :) Great load out! Great video... One thought, I wish the side meter pockets were removable, held on with a zipper mechanic, the front pocket I added a piece of hook and loop because I put too much in the pocket and the snap no longer reaches :)
That extendable Pittsburgh is my go-to. Also have the 1/2 in version too. As a DIYer, Harbor Freight has been good. Have other brands too which I enjoy.
Great haul ❤️👍
I have all the normal sized pliers ect. My tools is what houses and feeds my family. But it would be killer if snap on had a 4.5” of them slip joint long nose pliers or is Knipex came up with a 4.5” of their twin grips. That would fit in the Knipex pouch with the 4” mini cobras an pliers wrench. A smaller version of that or the twin grips would make that a killer combo to also fit in the pouch being it has extra room anyway. Every once in a while I’ll throw in the 4.5” snap on slip joint standard pliers. In that pouch with the other two. But either a smaller twin grip or them snap ons would be great, unfortunately I don’t see that happening
That 7” snap ons. If you actually use tools least for a living. You’ll cross many a times. You’ll use them with the jaws opened up. Hell that was my reason to buying them. Otherwise many other pliers would have functioned the same a could have completed the same task. But the ability that they have them 3 positions is golden
Cheap rebranded Chinese tools you over paid by 400%
What’s your go to brand?
Made in Taiwan like plenty of Matco and Mac tools stuff. Keep overpaying on the tool trucks, a fool and their money are soon parted 😊
Another perfectly pristine set of unused tools. If your going to set yourself up with what is unmistakably a nice set of tools get using them!
maybe he wipes them down. I sometimes sit there in my garage watching tv while cleaning my power and hand tools. probably minor OCD but I like pulling out clean tools while working.
Yeah every few months I’ll hit my hand tools with a wire wheel and oil them because they’re start leaving orange rust stains in my truck or customers will be upset that my tools look unsanitary
A lot of people actually maintain their tools to ensure their longevity. We used to do that but we’ve gotten so pathetic lately that we lost what made us great.
If you are going to invest in premium tools, you are going to be more inclined to take better care of them. They are an investment.
My tools are bought with my hard earned money. I buy quality as much as possible and I take care of them. Not leaving out in the bed of the truck during a rain storm or left outside overnight. Few trusted coworkers have built trust to borrow my tools. They don’t look abused but used for their intended purposes. My well taken care of tools is a huge indicator to my customers that I will take care of their areas that I am in while repairing what they hired me to repair. How your truck, tools, and you look when you arrive will extend trust or distrust instantly.
Love ur setup
People only buy icon bc deep down they want snap on but can't afford or don't want to spend the money. So they buy icon bc they look the same. But in reality, for the price of the icon stuff, there are much better options.
How much was the sale? Just asking so I can pick it up when it goes back on sale and want to make sure I get the best deal
NICE..ICON IS GOOD STUFF...