Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[lilranch2001]

I’ve been seeing some videos on the Internet, saying that the ICON BRAND wrenches can compete with snap on. What’s your thoughts on it? And do they ever go on sale?

 

[lilranch2001]

I purchased a US General top chest the other day in Kubota orange. I love it! I have the USG floor box too but it's in yellow. I will be replacing it with an orange one eventually.

I was looking at them today, was curious if they were worth the investment

 

[John_Mc]

I’ve been seeing some videos on the Internet, saying that the ICON BRAND wrenches can compete with snap on. What’s your thoughts on it? And do they ever go on sale?

Yes, they do go on sale occasionally. I've been very happy with the Icon hand tools I've purchased (mostly torque wrenches, a ratchet, and a couple of sets of sockets.)

 

[lilranch2001]

Thanks I’ve been reading back this this thread not seeing a whole Lotta mention of icon, I have bought two or three icon tools so far and just recently bought a set of metric wrenches but I paid full price for them. I don’t wanna pay full price if I can avoid it, I’ve lost so many of my craftsman wrenches over the years, it’s not funny, now I’ve got a mishmash of this that and the other thing .

 

[jyoutz]

Thanks I’ve been reading back this this thread not seeing a whole Lotta mention of icon, I have bought two or three icon tools so far and just recently bought a set of metric wrenches but I paid full price for them. I don’t wanna pay full price if I can avoid it, I’ve lost so many of my craftsman wrenches over the years, it’s not funny, now I’ve got a mishmash of this that and the other thing .

HF will often run 20% and even 30% off anything sales. That’s the time to stock up.

 

[California]

Project Farm on YouTube has included Icon in some of his product comparisons.

I haven't viewed this recent video on Torque Test Channel but just glancing through it, $60 Icon slightly exceeded $175 Snap On in how much torque before breakage but the reviewer ranked Snap On higher overall, for smaller head size and slightly fewer clicks to rotate a bolt 360 degrees.

 

[KubotainNH]

Project Farm on YouTube has included Icon in some of his product comparisons.

I haven't viewed this recent video on Torque Test Channel but just glancing through it, $60 Icon slightly exceeded $175 Snap On in how much torque before breakage but the reviewer ranked Snap On higher overall, for smaller head size and slightly fewer clicks to rotate a bolt 360 degrees.

I watched that video recently. They tested 10 Icon ratchets and 2 had substantially lower breakage numbers than the rest. Interesting but not really surprising. Some are just inferior from manufacturing.

 

[lilranch2001]

A little of that Project Farm dudes voice goes a long way…..
It’s kinda like listening to both of my ex wife’s, and a few of my ex girl friend talk all at the same time

 

[ArlyA]

A little of that Project Farm dudes voice goes a long way…..
It’s kinda like listening to both of my ex wife’s, and a few of my ex girl friend talk all at the same time

I still like his testing.

 

[lilranch2001]

I can introduce you to my ex-wife’s, and some of my ex-girlfriend if you’d like