I was hunting far a new 1/4” flex, and tried Icon. I had to buy it as Harbor Freight has no display, and sealed up boxes. I knew the direction selector switch was pronounced, but it felt like loose mush when switching, the anvil was surprisingly loose, it would move at least 3/16” in and out of the head! Out of all my mid priced ratchets, the anvils would move maybe 1/32” in and out.Other then that, it seemed pretty nice with a stunning display box and a handy wiping cloth. I couldn’t wait to return it( and they gave me crap for cutting the seal !) I rarely come out ofHarbor Freight with anything Might as buy online, you can’t examine in the store. My 2cent.
My 1/2" drive Deep Icon sockets had a "nick" on almost every socket: the body and edges of the socket. They were not very large, but probably mishandled before the heat treating process (?). Otherwise, they seemed to be fine.
I like Icon i have several Icon tools but i don't think they're "professional" grade I'd say they're higher end homeowner grade but there's nothing wrong with that
According to the Snap on website they charge $294 for 5-15mm. I just paid $23.99 with a coupon for my ICON sockets. Just bought a 1/4" flex head ICON ratchet for $27.99 and Snap on charges $118. Why is Billy Buttfuck going over this shit with a microscope? The prices are not even comparable. Compare it to a husky, Kobalt, craftsman....etc
It’s interesting to see the “value engineering” that went into the Icon ratchet. I’d wager the handle and selector are bigger to make up for cheaper materials. The one piece paw likely puts more stress on the selector as well. Thanks for the comparison. It would be very difficult for me to willingly stop using a Snap-On ratchet. You are a stronger man than I.
Truth be told, comparing Icon to Snap-On is like comparing Apples to oranges. ICON in my opinion is closer to Gearwrench or Carlyle and Tekton and possibly Milwaukee. I think HF compares the ICON line to snap-on because of marketing hype. ICON isn't terrible, great for a DYI or shade tree mechanic, machine operator or a guy starting out as a technician. I've seen other CZcamsrs experience premature wear with the sockets. I think Harbor Freight is stepping in the right direction, it takes years for a company to establish itself as a professional tool brand. As far as research and development and getting the metallurgy right they have a long ways to go.
I'm finding my ICON sockets to be softer than my SNAP ONs. I don't see the ICONs lasting a lifetime like SNAP ON. ICON actually seems to be a lesser quality to my old American made CHRAFTSMAN sockets. But for about 10% of the cost, the ICON still wins I think.
People that buy harbor freight don’t buy off tool trucks. I don’t get the comparison between harbor freight and snap on. Compare icon to husky and kobalt.
I compare ICON to Snap-on because HF is advertising themselves as professional, tool truck quality. They compare all their ICON tools to Snap-on in their advertising.
Good showing there Mr Subaru! What is you macro lens set up? It looks good on my TV and I would like to duplicate it myself without spending another $1000 for a lens.
I wonder if these are made by snap on, just a lower grade form as well lower cost for home owners. Ya know just like how blue point is a lower grade of snap on
I returned two before I found one with reasonable drag and I lubed it up and it’s just like another one in my box now, but the Pittsburgh literally almost have no drag
Same here with my icon 1/4 ratchet. That thing has a ton of backdrag out of the box. Tried super lube grease, which improved it. Then tried 3 in 1 oil and that made it worse. Going back to super lube grease to see if this improves.
Nice stuff, my feelings are that if ypu use these as intended they will do a great job and last forever . Snap on is ridiculously expensive and also not worth near what people pay
@@KobaBlack113 value is subjective to some snap on tools are valuable, to me snap on tools are not. Im not saying they are not good tools , but anyone who is honest with themselves and buys snap on knows they over paid .
Snapon is definitely higher quality but definitely higher priced. Good job on the information, thanks.
I have some icon tools and I'm impressed with them I'm replacing some kobalt and husky with them I'm keeping my craftsman USA tools tho
I was hunting far a new 1/4” flex, and tried Icon. I had to buy it as Harbor Freight has no display, and sealed up boxes. I knew the direction selector switch was pronounced, but it felt like loose mush when switching, the anvil was surprisingly loose, it would move at least 3/16” in and out of the head! Out of all my mid priced ratchets, the anvils would move maybe 1/32” in and out.Other then that, it seemed pretty nice with a stunning display box and a handy wiping cloth. I couldn’t wait to return it( and they gave me crap for cutting the seal !) I rarely come out ofHarbor Freight with anything Might as buy online, you can’t examine in the store. My 2cent.
My 1/2" drive Deep Icon sockets had a "nick" on almost every socket: the body and edges of the socket. They were not very large, but probably mishandled before the heat treating process (?). Otherwise, they seemed to be fine.
I like Icon i have several Icon tools but i don't think they're "professional" grade I'd say they're higher end homeowner grade but there's nothing wrong with that
According to the Snap on website they charge $294 for 5-15mm. I just paid $23.99 with a coupon for my ICON sockets. Just bought a 1/4" flex head ICON ratchet for $27.99 and Snap on charges $118. Why is Billy Buttfuck going over this shit with a microscope? The prices are not even comparable. Compare it to a husky, Kobalt, craftsman....etc
They advertise as being the same quality as Snap-on. That's why, genius.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks Billy
@@gncc600 👌🏻
It’s interesting to see the “value engineering” that went into the Icon ratchet. I’d wager the handle and selector are bigger to make up for cheaper materials. The one piece paw likely puts more stress on the selector as well. Thanks for the comparison. It would be very difficult for me to willingly stop using a Snap-On ratchet. You are a stronger man than I.
Truth be told, comparing Icon to Snap-On is like comparing Apples to oranges. ICON in my opinion is closer to Gearwrench or Carlyle and Tekton and possibly Milwaukee. I think HF compares the ICON line to snap-on because of marketing hype. ICON isn't terrible, great for a DYI or shade tree mechanic, machine operator or a guy starting out as a technician. I've seen other CZcamsrs experience premature wear with the sockets. I think Harbor Freight is stepping in the right direction, it takes years for a company to establish itself as a professional tool brand. As far as research and development and getting the metallurgy right they have a long ways to go.
I'm finding my ICON sockets to be softer than my SNAP ONs.
I don't see the ICONs lasting a lifetime like SNAP ON. ICON actually seems to be a lesser quality to my old American made CHRAFTSMAN sockets.
But for about 10% of the cost, the ICON still wins I think.
Great video, bummer no 15 mm 😩
People that buy harbor freight don’t buy off tool trucks. I don’t get the comparison between harbor freight and snap on. Compare icon to husky and kobalt.
I compare ICON to Snap-on because HF is advertising themselves as professional, tool truck quality. They compare all their ICON tools to Snap-on in their advertising.
MrSubaru1387 I see that in the stores, it’s laughable. We both know there’s no comparison.
What will you say when they start showing up on the trucks?
@@SDMFTommySick what? ICON won't be on any of the tool trucks..
@@MrSubaru1387
There will be an icon truck shortly...sema confirmed
Best info overall ..also ima nee to get them new socket holder!
Nice job be curious to see how they hold up!
Been using them daily for a month. We'll see come my long term review video.
dude, these icon ratchets are amazing, i have to put up a review on the icon stuff. great video!
Good showing there Mr Subaru! What is you macro lens set up? It looks good on my TV and I would like to duplicate it myself without spending another $1000 for a lens.
It's a Tamron 60mm F/2.0
The ICON tools are decent for the price you pay.
I agree with you on that one
@@Tap-a-roo its basically like gearwrench
I wonder if these are made by snap on, just a lower grade form as well lower cost for home owners. Ya know just like how blue point is a lower grade of snap on
No. Harbor Freight and Snap-on have no ties. Only lots of lawsuits against one another.
Wow what's the point of a deep socket if you're gonna fill the space inside with a metal barrier? Icon failed on the sockets in my opinion
Ting Toah on the packaging? Tools Good Or Nah?
You need to work on the focusing in your videos. Other than that I enjoyed it.
“Circular spring” = wave washer
Do they bartle doo over time? Or go on sale? seem pretti high for harbur freght.
How do you feel about the ratchet backdrag? Seems damn stiff for a 1/4".
It's hung up a few times on me. Been using the ICON tools daily for about a month now. Will go over everything in the long term review video.
I returned two before I found one with reasonable drag and I lubed it up and it’s just like another one in my box now, but the Pittsburgh literally almost have no drag
Same here with my icon 1/4 ratchet. That thing has a ton of backdrag out of the box. Tried super lube grease, which improved it. Then tried 3 in 1 oil and that made it worse. Going back to super lube grease to see if this improves.
Unreal lol. Everyone went icon crazy
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@@MrSubaru1387 Just commenting on another icon review. Its like watching the same tv show on different channels
Leekautorepair Everyone started getting free stuff from HF😆
I didn't get anything free. I bought everything I used/reviewed myself.
Money
Nice stuff, my feelings are that if ypu use these as intended they will do a great job and last forever . Snap on is ridiculously expensive and also not worth near what people pay
Mike White guess that why snap on tools hold there vaule.
@@KobaBlack113 value is subjective to some snap on tools are valuable, to me snap on tools are not. Im not saying they are not good tools , but anyone who is honest with themselves and buys snap on knows they over paid .