The pliers wrench was a let down. You need to fidget too much. It's like a regular crescent wrench. In trying the wera joker and now Im gonna try the raptor wrench
The Raptors were initially designed for nuts on tie rod ends and brake lines. For allignment jobs it is indeed a life saver sometimes since due to its self locking feature for bolts from 17mm. But for the latter application there is generally not enough room for the parrot head
Whenever I have a tough bolts to get to whether it be in home plumbing or on a vehicle I always turn to my Raptors. They make jobs at were near impossible for other tools very easy. It most of the time I use them just to break the bolts are nuts loose. And then I take them by off by hand.
Interesting tool. I still prefer to use a ratchet wrench in most applications. I can see where raptors would come in handy for stripped bolts in a tight spot.
Knipex has though of everything including the off-set pliers wrench Knipex 86-43-250. So u can tighten a fitting while holding 2 of them side by side or a bolt thats surface mounted like at 5:50.
One thing I really like about most all Knipex. Is generally the handles don't touch together making it useless after that point. Not sure if that's a thing that they do or just something I picked up from using them for the last year or so. It what kills me is I've been doing this work for 40 years harder than necessary because I didn't know about Knipex. And it was really strange how I came across them
Funny on this demo, the gent holding the board obviously cannot hold the pliers. On machinery, you grab the top jaw to hold it in place. With the other hand you work the levers. It is then that things just come to life. Brilliant! Thanks for this positive demo.
I find the biggest negative of the raptors is the fact they can only fit on a hex at 90 degrees if you have to be 89 degrees to grab the hex it doesn’t really work
@@ParklanCustom I’m a lazy old Bastid , I like to be feild capable , but keep weight down , that’s why I like 5-6” tools . I cheat , I often carry scraps of Pex , to add a bit of mechanical advantage , when I need to apply higher levels of torque , while still keeping “ all up “ carry weight down .No point growing Old , if ya don’t grow crafty !
I'm sorry but your demonstration just showed how much better the plier wrench is than the raptors. The ratcheting was awful on the raptors and not very forgivin while you can do almost whatever with the plier wrench and still be able to ratchet.
Can all you peoples on RUclips demonstrating these tools do it on an actual vehicle or equipment that’ll be used on,and not a darn board.I can turn a screw in a board with my fingers,so all you people using a darn peace of wood for demonstration,that is not convincing to anyone who does actual work on engines or equipments.
Out of 500 other channels, your reviewing details and quality is best. You focus on real details which users face.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words! I’m glad you are enjoying the content! Thanks for sharing your time with me!! 🙂
@@ParklanCustomno... Thank you!
The pliers wrench was a let down. You need to fidget too much. It's like a regular crescent wrench. In trying the wera joker and now Im gonna try the raptor wrench
The Raptors were initially designed for nuts on tie rod ends and brake lines. For allignment jobs it is indeed a life saver sometimes since due to its self locking feature for bolts from 17mm. But for the latter application there is generally not enough room for the parrot head
I didn’t realize the Raptors were smooth. Interesting!
The Raptor is a powerhouse! Nothing holds a bolt head/nut better!
Whenever I have a tough bolts to get to whether it be in home plumbing or on a vehicle I always turn to my Raptors. They make jobs at were near impossible for other tools very easy. It most of the time I use them just to break the bolts are nuts loose. And then I take them by off by hand.
Interesting tool. I still prefer to use a ratchet wrench in most applications. I can see where raptors would come in handy for stripped bolts in a tight spot.
Knipex has though of everything including the off-set pliers wrench Knipex 86-43-250. So u can tighten a fitting while holding 2 of them side by side or a bolt thats surface mounted like at 5:50.
I need a raptor mini either 125mm or 100mm would be great.
A modern redesign of the Channellock 410 pliers patented in the 1930s.
One thing I really like about most all Knipex. Is generally the handles don't touch together making it useless after that point. Not sure if that's a thing that they do or just something I picked up from using them for the last year or so. It what kills me is I've been doing this work for 40 years harder than necessary because I didn't know about Knipex. And it was really strange how I came across them
@@jeffreywolf5235it's advertised as one of their features
@@jeffreywolf5235 Yeah they are intentionally desgined that way
Funny on this demo, the gent holding the board obviously cannot hold the pliers. On machinery, you grab the top jaw to hold it in place. With the other hand you work the levers. It is then that things just come to life. Brilliant! Thanks for this positive demo.
Great comparison, thanks
Thanks for watching!
After watching this video I ordered the Raptor wrench today 👍
Hgv exhaust manifold nuts come to mind
The handles close closer together on the Raptors, that's why it seemed more torquey
That’s a good point!
I have both pairs and I pull out the Raptors for more difficult jobs with bad fastening nuts and bolts
I find the biggest negative of the raptors is the fact they can only fit on a hex at 90 degrees if you have to be 89 degrees to grab the hex it doesn’t really work
That just increases the chance of rounding it off dude, whole point of these is to have wicked grip and not mess up the bolt
Can you turn a 3/4 or 1/2” ball valve?
How about damage/ marking of things like plated or Brass nuts and bolts ? BTW , you got my ass of the fence , I’m going to order a pair !
Depends on how strong you are 🤷♂️
As long as you dont slip off the fasteners you wont see damage, the jaws are smooth like the pliers wrench.
@@ParklanCustom I hope they eventually come out with a 125mm/ 5 ish “ iteration
@@chrisfyfe9212 I'd like to see that too!
@@ParklanCustom I’m a lazy old Bastid , I like to be feild capable , but keep weight down , that’s why I like 5-6” tools . I cheat , I often carry scraps of Pex , to add a bit of mechanical advantage , when I need to apply higher levels of torque , while still keeping “ all up “ carry weight down .No point growing Old , if ya don’t grow crafty !
I prefer torque wrench in your user case, I couldn't figure out a good reason to use this tool over the tools I own.
Access is awful if you have to turn against the button. Slip joint design would have been better.
I keep meaning to pick up a pair of Raptors !
Its definitely a good pick up, I was on the fence about them for a long time, and I'm happy I got them!
One grabs on 2 points and the other 3 points
who told U that pliers wrench are for bolts and nuts? they are for all sorts of plumbing fittings...
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I'm sorry but your demonstration just showed how much better the plier wrench is than the raptors. The ratcheting was awful on the raptors and not very forgivin while you can do almost whatever with the plier wrench and still be able to ratchet.
Dude chill... this bag is getting heavy😢
Can all you peoples on RUclips demonstrating these tools do it on an actual vehicle or equipment that’ll be used on,and not a darn board.I can turn a screw in a board with my fingers,so all you people using a darn peace of wood for demonstration,that is not convincing to anyone who does actual work on engines or equipments.
Goofy looking !!! Its like it wants to say, Da!!!
You got that right! I thought pretty much the same thing when I first saw them!
Versatile not versitall 😂 the American accent is strange.
The British women love it..
@@ParklanCustom boooom
@@ParklanCustom
pretty sure american women like british accents. Weird how that works.
@@tallswede80 because we brits don’t need a gun to shoot with. 🤪
@@Gadgetdad007
meaning what, that you need a knife to stab with? Isn't that what's happening in britain, i.e., everyone getting stabbed?