Best Wrench? Let’s Settle This! Snap On vs MAC Tools, Matco, Proto, SK, GearWrench, Kobalt, Husky
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- 21 Wrenches: Snap On, SK Tools, MAC Tools, FACOM, Sunex, Gedore, Proto, Wright Tools, Matco, GearWrench, Williams, Klein Tools, Kobalt, Crescent, Tekton, Craftsman, Performance Tool, GearWrench 6 point and 12 point, Pittsburgh and a vintage S K wrench. The box end of the combination wrenches are compared for performance on a rusty fastener with limited contact area and on ½ inch low and high carbon steel with full box end contact.. The open end of the wrench is compared for performance on a low carbon steel fastener as well as on high carbon steel. I always purchase all of the tools and supplies used to test the products to ensure unbiased comparisons. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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MAC: MAC website
Matco: Matco website
Kobalt: Lowes
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Williams: amzn.to/3yNRNoY
Klein Tools: amzn.to/3zbfI35
SK Pro: amzn.to/3RPtiRc
Crescent: amzn.to/3OhqLvY
Tekton: amzn.to/3Pci8nS
Pittsburgh is available at Harbor Freight
Snap On: Snap On website
MAC: MAC website
Matco: Matco website
Kobalt: Lowes
Husky: Home Depot
"And the closed end of the wrench became an open ended wrench..."
You never disapoint with your humor or testing.
fantastic video
Thanks!
Hah! yep.
They're not open ended. They're flare nut wrenches now. 😃
I love the witty comments he adds
It’s amazing how unbiased and incredible the testing is. He always creates amazing tests and gives people honest reviews without a single sponsorship. This has been the most dependable and trustworthy channel on youtube. Keep up the great work!
I have to change playback speed to .75 to catch all he says 😉
@@Ittybittythetwofacedkitty I have the same issue and unfortunately his voice starts to annoy after a few minutes. The content is excellent though.
J
I've been watching for years, absolutely one of the best channels I ever subscribed to
Please donate thru Patreon. Thats the magic that makes it happen the way it does.
As someone who lives in the rust belt, I appreciate the fact that you tested these wrenches on rusty bolts.
Great video 👍🏻
Minnesota approved
Ohio salt says "hey"!
Thank you! The rusty bolts always seem to be the ones that give me grief!
@@ProjectFarm Great video as always, but a rust test would have been the icing on the cake ;)
It's nice that he put his own spin on it. Torque Test Channel did this test only a few weeks ago.
When I buy tools, your channel is the first place I visit. I have saved time and money while acquiring good honest, quality tools. No more listening to armchair warriors or claimed experts about which brand they hype. Your channel is where the rubber meets the road!
Thanks!
If you have to watch a video to help you buy tools before you work on a car, you are going to funk your car up where even a lifelong mechanic cant fix it.
All wrenches are pretty much the same if you know what your doing with it.
@@demonscheatagain7175 If you think all wrenches are pretty much the same you haven't worked on many cars or anything else.
@@demonscheatagain7175 WHO said theyre only used on cars. AND... OBVIOUSLY you've NEVER worked on a car a couple years old from a salt road state. you don't undo nuts and bolts. you wrench on the damn sob"s till the bolt shears. THAT is the ONLY way they come off. Or a cutting torch. Mr know it all.
@@demonscheatagain7175 Missed the point.
I wish there had been someone like you around when I first started out as an automotive apprentice. What you do is actually incredibly important to us tradespeople who spend hard-earned money on, often very expensive, tools and rely on them to make a living. You deserve an acknowledgement for that. Kudos and thank you for what you do. A test I'd like to see in the future is carpenter's hammers, particularly Estwing, Stiletto, and Martinez. Cheers!
Thank you very much!
I recommend everyone to watch these videos! I wish I found his videos sooner 😂 better late than never !
I'd say a wrench that bends under pressure is always superior to one that breaks under the same pressure -- heck of a lot safer if it doesn't become a dagger or missile! and as noted, you can still use it for those pesky corners.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm please start testing mastercrap tools. I want everyone to see just how bad they are.
@@chrishayes5755 Don't think those are sold in the US. Their open ended wrenches aren't bad. Non impact sockets are pretty brutal though.
@Mark Brooks you can get a new one for a broke one but not a bent one.
Assuming a good warranty you can replace either
A bender is less likely to break your wrist when crap hits the fan
It’s crazy impressive how you come up with effective tests for all sorts of products. You really are the best of the best.
Thanks!
Isn't he.
@@ProjectFarm No Matt, thank you. You help all of us. You're a straight shooter and help us save time and money. God bless
@@hallcharlie74 Agreed!
He should work for ASTM
Thank you for including "high end" tools in this test. As a professional mechanic I can't tell you how many conversations we've had about which tool is superior. Some mechs are brand loyal (and put the snap on guy's kids through college), others are pragmatic and only buy quality when it's justified (my favorite saying is that truck bought tools might be better than store tools, but not 4-10 times better as their cost would indicate).
Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
I lose tools left and right so maybe Snap On tools isn't a great idea. Definitely should throw out my Pittsburgh tools.
@@godemperormeow8591 I wouldn't. They will still work and with the lifetime warranty, just go back HF and get another.
I swear this channel just gets more and more trustworthy I feel like most other RUclips channels would have just glossed over the fact that they messed something up but you made a point to say this is not going to be in this section because I messed up the testing
Thanks!
We need him to rate and test news networks. His graphs would be a flatline of dishonesty and greed and hate mongering and fear spreading propaganda. And the only correlation-- the bigger the network, the lower the rating.
@@noahway13 they all lie no matter who you listen to all of them
Interesting difference between the 12 point wrenches. I’ve never had a good experience with using 12 points on severely rusted/seized bolts. That’s what turned 1 hour projects into full weekend headaches. Switched all to 6 pointers and life is much better! As always, thanks Todd!
Great point! Thank you
I use mostly 6 points. Don't some bolts say to avoid 6 points? Seems like I recall instructions claiming that. Dunno, though.
Same here sir. 12 point wrenches have always given me problems.
@@ProjectFarm these are called HAND tools. Not hydraulic press tools
@@ProjectFarm "great point" so to speak
This is going to be one of the best videos you'll do, because everyone needs to learn spannering at some point in their lives 👍
Thank you!!
This is rigth i learn to make flat the face of my wrenches
I think this was more like "how to toss a spanner into the works" :)
@Don't Read My Profile Photo I wish they'd block you forever.
@@ExcavationNation I just didn’t on an individual level. Report them as a scam.
I’m in auto body and I love my husky tools! Of course I’m not wrenching as much as a mechanic but they husky tools are so cheap and work very well for the price! Also can’t beat the lifetime warranty!
When it comes to power tools however, I’m Milwaukee through and through 😂
Thanks for the feedback.
I was very surprised by the Husky in this video. While its average finish wasn’t at the top, if you consider its score as a percentage of the top scorer for each test it was always doing very well. You’re getting around 80% of the best wrench for 10% of the price. Can get the 10pc set for $20 right now, for me that’s a no brainer.
You know... It's always impressive to see Husky tools usually do pretty well in your tests. I have found some real respect for that brand recently. I think people sleep on Husky too much.
Thanks for the feedback.
Husky doesn't make amazing tools overall, but what they do excel at is making amazing tools relative to the budget price point. They are the king of ultra-cheap tools.
After doing recon for like 6 months, I went with the Husky reinforced toolbox from Home Depot and couldn't be happier. Great value. Between myself and other guys in our shop, there are 6 husky toolboxes in the shop.
I think my air compressor is a husky. It has been pretty good for a lot of use at home. Maybe wouldn't be great for every day use at an automotive repair shop, but it works for me.
Yep, for the average weekend hobbyist that doesn’t use the tools often enough to justify a big investment, Husky can be an excellent value.
Once upon a time I was an engineer in the Snap-On manufacturing plant in TN. The in-house destructive quality testing wasn't actually vastly different from the tests performed here. As another commenter mentioned a wrench should always fail safe (ie not explode) and proper material and heat treatment are both factors in that.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
My grandfather drove a Matco tool truck. He sold Matco, Mac and Snapon tools. Always glad to hear Matco performing well. "You were right grandpa"
Wholesome AF right there
Thank you!
Always thought that'd be a decent job.
made by gear wrench or sunex matco makes no tools at all
@@mikethetoolman8776 , Matco has a plant to make tool boxes while SnapOn and Mac don’t actually manufacture anything. They all sell tools others manufacture.
Project Farms is like Consumer Reports for tools. Great job! It would have been nice to have other categories like best brand for the buck, best for professional use, best for the Saturday mechanic, etc.
Thank you! Thanks for the suggestion.
Yes, warranty claims process, as well would be good.
Except without the Consumer Report bias 😂
I would say better than Consumer reports as we can see the testing first on video vs just reading about it. Project Farm is amazing!
@ProjectFarm
May i ask please..... how about "bronze, silver, Gold"
Bronze being best value for buck
Silver being all round best quality/price
Gold being the best overall regardless of price.....
That would be eaisiest to understand, especially when you line up products at the end of the video? (Visual stars 🌟 or crowns 👑 )
Thanks so very much for all you do, appreciated immensely.
I really like your new addition of adding vintage tools to the mix. It's a great comparison.
Thank you very much!
I like it to John. Good Point!
🤠👮🏻♂️👮🏻♂️🐉👍. B9USA Sr.
How old do tools have to be to be vintage? Don't tell me that the Craftsmen tools I bought 45 years ago are vintage.😀
@@happyhippo4664 yeah Happy Hippo I bought a lot of Craftsman also years ago. I've moved on, but still do all my own car repairs with my "Vintage" Craftsman.
My dad was a mechanic in the ‘60’s and swore by MAC tools. They were made in Sabina Ohio back then. He died in ‘73 at age 36 and I still have a lot of his tools. I have his old debit sheet from the MAC jobber and it is wild to see he paid $5.00 a week toward his tool balance. He liked SK Wayne ratchets & sockets. Thanks for this comparison of basic wrenches. Love your thoroughness and parity between tests.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
$5 a week. That's crazy. I buy mostly gear wrench, but I'm paying $50 a week on a $1000 Matco account. I know guys at dealerships with $10k+ Matco AND Snap-on accounts. It's crazy.
@@654Crossman When he died they had to audit the shop for probate and his hand tools alone were listed at $1500.00. For 1973, that was a Huge collection. Thanks for commenting.
the idea of the " tool truck " and visiting mechanics shops weekly or monthly and the financing available is the most intelligent and best business sense that made America great. As far as tools we still want to " buy american ", but the corporation better run their business to the highest standards and communicate with us, their clients and make us happy in our relationship. i commented on " Harley Davidson " and i said the idea that that company may be losing sales again is ridiculous. there is a market in the whole world for Harley Davidson, but they better dot the i's and cross the t's and do a superb job in customer service and be innovative in keeping new and old customers as " family. " I understand it is a lot of work, but the clients spending their hard earned money are also doing a lot of work. so, that is what i would tell my employees. MAGA is really and truly about old-time values. We will never be perfect, but what are we " reaching " for?
I think husky won this with the price and a very decent tool for the usual reasonable use. sure it's not the best one but for the price it's very hard to beat the solid performance. I wish it didn't miss that one test. TY for the great video man.
Don't forget the lifetime warranty!
You are welcome!
@@ProjectFarm Was the Husky scoring negatively impacted due to the one test it was not included in? Seems like it did better than the final results would say. I am not sure if you corrected its scoring for the messed up test or not.
Husky for the casual user, Wright for the engaged amateur. Unfortunately, both not availabe here.
Surprised about Gedore!
Good point, 10+1+9+7=27, divide by 4 and the average is 6.75 for the Husky.
There is a viral controversy going on Tictok now of Snap On ant slip wrench vs Icon from Harber Freight. Can you please test and compare.
As a former professional mechanic, I found the old MAC wrenches with square handles to be the most comfortable. My buddies that had snap-on complained they were like holding the sharp edge of a knife when putting pressure on them.
I also prefer 12 point wrenches because they work better in tight areas, whereas 6 point sockets are best.
Just my $.02
Exactly! Snap ons are too thin and flex alot. Cant hit em with a hammer cause they act like springs! lol
I've had really good luck with older craftsman stuff. Unfortunately the warranty is kinda worthless now, but they'll take a lot of abuse.
Thank you!
I have found 12 points to be the best but I work on industrial equipment with lots of paint layers on it
MAC used to be made in USA.
But its owner, Stanley, sold out years ago.
Even moved HQ offshore (a mailbox) to avoid US taxes.
I would like to see how the Icon line at Harbor Freight would stack up with Matco/Snap on / Mac tools. The sockets look identical to my snap on sockets.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm Another vote for adding Icon to the hand tool comparison when possible!
I was hoping to see Icons line up in here.
This is what HF does with a lot of their stuff. The problem is that most of the time its all skin deep. Craftsman or Husky seem pretty decent for the home guy. If you're a pro, spend a modest amount and get the Mac. Please don't make this a HF review channel Todd.
@@boots7859 Currently, Craftsman and Husky have turned to India sourcing. So has the HF Pittsburgh and Kobalt wrenches. Craftsman and Husky are holding up well to most tests, but not Kobalt or Pittsburgh. Given that these brands are the most widely available to the average consumer, they should be tested to reveal their quality ranking. While most tool truck brands are out of reach of the average buyer. ICON is still made in Taiwan. As are most of HF sockets. And I suspect they are OEMed by Gearwrench's parent company. There is a notable improvement in performance to Taiwan-made tools as compared to made in China/India. So it's good to keep testing mainstream brands. If you want to see tool truck premium brand quality shoot out, it should include the tools from Japan. They are as high in quality as Snap-On or MAC. Matco has slid down the scale IMO, no longer made in USA.
Excellent tests and video! Back in the 1970’s, a patent was issued for a radius design between the 2 flat surfaces on a box end wrench and sockets that helped to distribute the torque around the radius to minimize the splitting of box end wrenches and sockets and minimize the round off of the bolt points. I believe this radius design was licensed to Snap-On for the 17 years of the patent life. Older box end wrenches and sockets have a sharp “V” groove which a fault point that allow the snapping of box end wrenches and sockets. Since the patent has expired, almost every box end wrench and socket uses the radius design.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Good old Bonney. "Loc Rite"?
@@davidpowell3347I don't remember the name Snap-On used exactly, but I do remember the words, "flank drive". Now, every socket manufacturer now uses this design since the patent expire many years ago. If fact, even the cheapo socket sets now have the Craftsman push button, quick release, ratchet mechanism since that patent expired too!
@@billhandymanbill2775 Yes, "Flank Drive" was a Snap-on trademark.
@@davidpowell3347 hello from Europe an uncle of mine gave me a bonney breaker bar that he got from a pal who worked in USA. Are they still made and were they any good?
I absolutely love this channel. One piece of advice I have, is to include the price of each tool in every scene. It sometimes gets hard to follow which tools were the most expensive and having that bit of knowledge on each test, would provide valuable information as well as more entertainment when you see the most expensive tool fail right in front of your eyes.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Agree.....
Yes that would help a ton because now I always focus on the cheaper end of the tools and now I always have to remember a few brands that perform good
Confirmed, Todd is a BIG fan of Torque Test Channel :P Great testing here
Just watched the Denali video last night, then today I got this notification!
Tool Test wars!
Thank you!
TTC, I'm sure he is; your content is great.
Todd has been testing tools for years, and it's only been a matter of time before he got to wrenches. 👍
Can't go wrong with more tests
I went to work operating asphalt plants years ago and was required to have tools. My boss had mostly snap on stuff but told me he started out with Harbor Freight tools and slowly replaced them as they broke over the years. I also picked up a lot of Craftsman tools from garage sales but always liked S-K brand as well.
S-K makes some beautiful ratchets. The 72 tooth that are called Tough Torque or Tuff One, something like that. Smooth as can be.
In defense of Harbor Freight's Pittsburgh tools: I have a couple of sets that I don't put to heavy-duty use. But those wrenches are thinner and shorter than my other brands, and great for getting into tight spaces on motorcycles that don't require a lot of torque, but are unreachable with most brands. Most recently, the oil fittings on a 33-year old Harley-Davidson Evo engine gave me fits until I grabbed the Pittsburgh wrench and it went into spaces where the others wouldn't.
@@markchidester6239 I've got an old S-K 3/8" drive ratchet that I've had since the early 70's. Most of my tools from that time period grew legs & moved on, I guess. It may not be as pretty as some of my more modern ratchets, but it has served me well. But I take care of my tools, except for not keeping them locked up in Fort Knox perhaps. Even that place is probably not kid proof.
@@georgiabrigand6793 always good too have a variety, less and less room every year eh
SK is dry right now. Literally zero tools on their site
I have a soft spot in my heart for Husky. I bought a set of Husky wrenches and sockets in 1967 that still work like new for me.
Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, that's when they were made in USA. I have like, a single Husky socket or something that's made in USA.
..yes, nice..but those 1967 Husky tools have NOTHING in common with the new ones except name..not in COO, not in design, not even in the ownership of the brand..nothing...
I remember my Dad buying a husky socket set at the Husky gas bar here in Canada.
I would love to see more comparison between modern hand tools and their vintage counterparts like you did with the SK wrenches. As always, top notch material and I greatly appreciate the time and effort that goes into these videos!
Thank you!
Agreed. Thanks for the video - I’d be curious how Made in USA Craftsman wrenches did.
One thing to note about Mac wrenches: the carrying case they come in is AMAZING and the wrenches all have a slight protrusion on one side of the box end that is great at getting to slightly hard to reach bolts.
Thanks for the feedback.
Correct. It is a patented feature and is also easy to test.
That case is great.i think Stanley might use them too? Not sure on that one. It would make sense if proto and Stanley used them too tho
@@professordrmao6321 Mac is made under Stanley parent company IIRC
@@TheRealNarwallaby yeah all I know is they're made with different dies at proto of Houston? Well iirc. Its like how snap on owns williams but sometimes the cases don't translate across brands etc. Either way, mac has the right idea with their wrench cases imo
Almost 40 years ago I invested my tool money in Crescent brand and still have most of them. Looking at the chart, if I was to start out over again, I would go with Proto. Thank you sir. I enjoy these videos you pour so much of your time into for our benefit.
Thank you!
I prefer Mac due to wrench selection. But both brands are phenomenal and I believe owned by the same company.
Looks like Husky for the money is the best value of all of them, incredible !!!
Thanks for the feedback.
Yea kind of what I was getting. Def better, but husky makes alot of good budget tools. Just not a fan of their screw drivers you can get care better for cheaper else where. Cresent is a pretty solid middle ground I typically bye their pliers over Klein. Just better value per dollar imo.
I love my husky wrenches and rachets. Definitely great value
I’m trying to decide between husky, gear wrench and craftsman.
@@andythompson3528 Husky wrenches are absolutely the best value. If you're going to go a step up I would go a step up with the rachets
I would imagine that you have heard this a number of times, but I love the clever ways you come up with to test these things!!!! thanks for all the hard work!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Another slam dunk!
Suggestions for future vids:
1. Mosquito/bug catchers
2. Reciprocating saw blades
3. Ratchet straps
Thanks again!
I would love a ratchet strap test!
Thank you for the video ideas! I've tested ratchet straps and reciprocating saw blades but it's been a while and testing the latest products seems like a great suggestion!
I am absolutely excited over this. I’ve been using the box store husky, Stanley and craftsman for 20 years. I’ve accepted the performance of the tools considering the price but I’ve been wrenching a long time and I’m at the age I want to own things that make my life easier and I know what I’ll be buying in the future, thank you so much for the effort you put into these videos!!
To J. Smith: I'm sure you know what you're doing, so with all that, What brand do you think you'll be buying in the future?
Thanks and you are welcome!
Proto is the company that manufactured the old school craftsman. I've heard plenty old school mechanics swear by them, so I was happy to see the testing results hold up.
Those mac precision torque wrenches are light, strong, and super comfortable. They have a wide grip surface and a rounded I-beam design. Whenever I can, those are my go-to wrenches as a diesel tech. Your hands will thank you!
For the past few years, I have used your videos for every tool purchase decision. Hand tools, power tools, outdoor power equipment, grease, fuel additives, and even clothing.
Thanks for sharing!
OMG THE BRANDS TESTED!!!! This is my most favorite video in the whole wide world!!!!!
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm nice job like always could you put to test icon brand as well maybe instead of Pittsburgh thanks.
Reviewing the chart, it seems the Husky would be a good value for the budget buyer. They basically tied the Craftsman, at half the price, thx they are 1/4 the price, or less, of anything else that outperformed them. Definitely not for the pro, and probably not for the serious hobbyist, but if I knew a young family that had to have tools to do what needed to be done, that might be my recommendation. Based on this testing, anyway.
husky craftsman both stanley owned and likely same basic tools
@@mikethetoolman8776 Stanley does not own Husky. Husky is a proprietary brand of The Home Depot. You may be thinking of Dewalt, as Stanley Black and Decker owns both Craftsman and Dewalt.
You can tell the husky’s are made to a tighter tolerance using less high grade material. For a home user, definitely the best option
I own several of the husky tools (because I'm broke) and honestly, they do well for the price.
Thanks for the feedback.
Speaking as a mechanic of 30+ years the best wrenches I ever owned were the Snap-On Flank Drives. They would just grip where no other wrenches would. That said I don't buy Snap-On anymore because of their cost. You can buy budget quality spanners with lifetime warranties for a fraction of Snap-On prices.
Snap-On makes amazing tools.
IMO, if they cut the price in half (obviously they still make a lot of money), they would probably sell them times the amount.
This would turn up more profits, employ more people and take over the tool market.
In this day and age, greed doesn't pay off.
Thanks for sharing.
@@markchidester6239 Snap-On is more a finance company than a tool producer.
@@markchidester6239 Incorrect sir. If they cut their prices in half their quality would suffer severely. Then their tools would be garbage and nobody would want to buy them. Cutting their profits completely.
@@rogerupperton840 True that!
I would’ve like to see how the Husky performed on the test where the mistake was made.
Not fair to give the 19th place on that. If that test is removed the average jumps to 6.7 making it a very good value for most DIYers
Yeah for the price it is definitely one of the top for the non professional
I have to agree with that! It appears to me, dollar for dollar, bang for the buck, that the Husky is the way to go, although some wrenches performed better, they also cost significantly more. If was a just a normal use homeowner, Husky is a very good choice in my opinion. If I a professional, gearwrench seems an excellent choice. If you can afford it, yea, go with the best.
Let me guess, you're Home Depot D25?
@@justme_gb D25 was one of my departments and I thought Husky was a joke until now. Very good DIYer tools.
I was given a new Husky tool kit, with many sockets, wrenches etc. , didn't expect much and keep them in the truck. Well when i need to do something quick i grab the set and they have pleasantly surprised me. I've used a pipe on the sockets a few times and they held tough, never broke or stripped. I have better tools but these can do the job in a pinch.
This is like a PSA to all wrench makers about the excessive taper problem!!!
Go into just about any tool box in a shop that has to deal with those shallow headed fastener problems and you'll find wrenches and sockets that have had the tapered section milled or ground down to let the tool actually grip the fastener. The fact that we have to do this to make the tool useful is pretty sad.
I have both wrenches and sockets I've done this too.
I was thinking this when I saw the first test. I was like 🤔 "I wonder how well would a cheapo HB wrench do if it was ground down" 😆.
I'm from England we don't get over half these brands here, so I don't have a dog in the fight, so just out of interest. Same as the Husky, it seemed to be a good mid/to near front of the pack but only $4. Shame Todd made a mistake with it on the Max open End Hex test, giving it maximum points.., skewing it's final placing. I think it would of places 10th on Hex test meaning it would be around where the Facom set was placed.
Measuring all the open ends for stretch after Max test would of been interesting to see.
Ditto the chamfer in the business end of sockets. Belt sanders work very well for removing this.
i have always used Stahlwille tools. never a problem. have seen many failures with younger Fitters / Mechanics who start with cheap sets. always use correct tool for the job.
I agree, but the flip side of this is that without any chamfer, when the tool slips off it will slightly distort the end of the grip, over time creating its own chamfer.
Love this! I go through 3/8” ratcheting wrenches like nobody’s business. Gear wrench and Cornwell have done the best for me, but I’d love to see some 3/8’s ratchet get tested!
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Yep 😁
Snap-On 3/8dr ratchets handle over 250lb-ft. I’ve seen a test before but not on RUclips.
Which part of the Ratchet are you breaking to need to keep going through them? I've been a Mechanic and use tools every day... I have at least 30 different ratchets in 3/8" alone... I've never broken a single one. I have bought worn out vinatge craftsmans and gotten rebuild kits for them to restore them (Herbrand made era mostly, some Utica), and I have rebuild kits for every size of proto ratchet... but I've never had to use a single one. Still got them in a little clear container waiting.
And......
They will continue to wait whilst you continue to respect and take care of your tools, and use the right tool for the right job.....
Ive seen too many "mechanics" (lol) go for what they think is the "quick fix" and put a pipe over a spanner, or hit it with a hammer instead of respecting the tool and using the correct tool to remove a stuck or problematic bolt.....
Some lessons are learned the hard way 😮💨 .......
Wow! I have Proto and SK, that i used less but with this test, now i knew their worth of performance! Thanks
You are welcome!
I gotta say, with the exception where it was skipped, for FOUR DOLLARS the husky performed at average or near the top with wrenches over twice its price, at the lowest. If you're a pro, go for a pro brand. But on a budget that husky is damn appealing
Made in India. I'm surprised it did so well.
Not to mention return policy. It snaps or bends. Go to your Local( no shipping or no going to tool truck ) Home Depot to get a replacement.
@@michael931 I'm pretty sure that Husky is an old Canadian brand that got "offshored". They used to be a very common brand in Canada.
@@minuteman4199 Husky used to be made in the USA. Then Home Depot bought out their name.(won't warranty old usa Husky). Maybe it is possible they had a Canadian plant as well 🤔
Husky offers one of the best deals in a combo set you can get. I bought a 1025pc set for $2k a year ago. $2k is a lot, but when I thought of all the money I spent buying individual pieces or smaller sets, it was a no brainer. Hard to find a higher quality set for that kind of money.
I like having a good/expensive set of sockets and wrenches for particularly tough or important bolts and also a cheap Harbor Freight version for everyday use. Those cheap things work 99% of the time for me.
Thanks for the feedback.
I’m the exact opposite. I make my living with quality expensive tools. I have some cheap tools for occasional use. I think I have a cheap harbor freight set in my boat that I hope I never use. I call craftsmen wrenches “knuckle busters” or “homeowners tools”.
And in all honesty, the Pittsburgh comes in two grades. The better ones are made in Taiwan
@@benztech2262 out of curiosity what’s your living?
@@livewirecowley Judging by his handle I'm guessing he's probably a Mercedes Benz Tech
From all of us looking to buy tools that aren't ridiculously wealthy enough to purchase the best of everything, we thank you for your hard work and determination. Testing not only high-end but budget-friendly options are very appreciated; some of us can afford the more expensive tools, but we ALL wonder if they're truly the best and this shows some real world testing applications. Fair and balanced, no sponsorships, and no going easy on expensive brands; that's what I'm most appreciative for.
I'm just glad to know that my Gedore and Tekton wrenches will stand up to the abuse that I, quite honestly, have no intention on finding out myself (on purpose) as to their limit.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
how do i add 3 or 4 more thumbs up clicks?
@@rodneyjohnson4794 create more accounts 🤣
Nah just kidding brother. Have a good one 👍🏻
Not sure what the problem was on the Husky, when you mentioned that it was your error but it should not have received the lowest score on that test if it was your fault. On the rest of the tests it actually came out quite well finishing in 5th place, and beating everyone price wise hands down.
I would agree with this comment, what is your response to this? How did you account for this in the final score?
I thought Husky was the winner too.
I agree, this is the comment I was going to post. Husky is the real winner here when you compare very minor performance differences with the top vs. the price of the top.
I was going to say the same thing. It was unfair to it. Seeing how it performed in the other tests, it's fair to say it would've at least earned an average score of 10 which would had place it in the 7th spot. But for $4 that's really impressive.
What if..........
The $4 Husky was better overall then the $40 Snap-On ?
What kind of litigation would he face, as that would get around the community very quickly.........?
THINK !!!!!!!
Why did he stop the test? Perhaps because it did "out perform" the Snap-On, but he couldn't broardcast those results..... when he gets a box of spanners, he doesn't know prior to testing how good they all are......
BUY HUSKY, OBVIOUSLY !
As a professional automotive technician who’s still in field I can say my experiences line up nearly identically with your test results. Every technician I know, myself included has at minimum 4, usually a lot more complete wrench sets as there is never a one size or style of wrench set that fits all. I have Snap On ratcheting and regular combination wrenches. EZ Red spline drive double box end flex head ratcheting wrenches. A set of SK stubby low profile wrenches, multiple different brands of line wrenches and more cheap wrenches that I bought to modify for specific jobs then I care to admit. Add in metric and SAE sizes and I never want to know exactly how much money I’ve spent on wrenches, it’ll make me sick. My favorite are my EZ Red spline drive wrenches. Super tight ratchet mechanisms, never slip, long and thin to get into tight places, and they fit just snot any style of fastener. However, the set that had most impressed me is the SK stubbies. I’ve lost count of how many massively seized up motor mount bolts that set has broke free by using pry bars to pull or push on them and they’ve never slipped, broken, or bent. Truly great wrenches all around.
i am going through the wrenches for my dads estate sale and picking out a few to keep for my shop and it is amazing how many sets we have including those cheap ones to bend to get around that corner or hydraulic on the tractor we didn't have very many high dollar but a few craftman, snap-ons, and protos most i think we picked up at auctions or 2nd hand stores! you really don't want a wrench to slip when your trying to loosen that fan bolt or up in the frame of something !!!!!
I was discussing that with my father the other day, commenting about how anyone that thinks you ONLY need one set of wrenches (or sockets) is nuts. When you need one, you need it near you, and you need it to be the best for that job. That and it's always better to have more than one ratchet, so you're not swapping sockets constantly. Cheap ratchet is fine as long as the socket is good :)
@@tbelding cheap ratchets are not fine in my opinion. I've had ratchet heads give out at the most inopportune times. That can result in busted knuckles or worse. After almost 50 years of automotive work and millwrighting, I've found my SK ratchets to be extremely strong. Snap-on has a nice small head that allows accessibility where my SK won't always fit, but the Snap-on isn't as strong as the SK. I won't even consider using the newer style Proto ratchets anymore. I've had them slip into the neutral position on several occasions. Busted knuckles are not something a mechanic can afford. Especially when you get old like me!
Thanks for sharing.
I know what you mean about needing a wide-variety of wrenches. I have standard-length combination, six-point box-end Steelman Pro (my favorite set), no-name flex-head ratcheting wrenches that I replace with Tekton once I lose or break one, thin wrenches, and stubby off-set and line wrenches---I realized that the stubby versions didn't exist so I just cut mine in half, and then bought another set to keep as the standard length. Crow's feet, v-notch open-end, service wrenches, and I have the Mountain spline drive (same as the EZ Red I believe) but I always forget that I have them so never use them, lol. For at-home use, I have the Hyper Tough (Walmart brand) wrenches, they are actually very good.
I love the Husky brand for price and performance! Very well designed experiment👍🏽
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm No problem!
Glad to see Proto performing well for us industrial techs! They're not as slim or as shiny as the auto guys' tools, but you have to admit they're thoughtfully made and can take some serious abuse!
Thanks for the feedback.
Proto has always been my favorite, but my tools are old and inherited from my father. Glad to hear that they're still made in the USA and still perform well.
Gotta love the Grainger catalog special
@@chrisyungeberg6978 When the company buys! I get mine from Zoro, and wait a few days in the shopping cart until they send me that sweet, sweet 20% off email!
I can't help but notice that despite its low price, the Husky scored mid-pack or better in almost everything. If price is your highest priority, you could do a lot worse than the Husky.
I've always thought Husky wrenches to be a good product for the price.👍
Most of it has a lifetime warranty too, if i'm not mistaken. For the casual hobby mechanic it's enough for me.
ya husky impressed me
You could definitely use these husky wrenches professionally.
Agreed. The Husky got excluded from the open end max torque test due to a testing error and was given a 19. If we assume it would have scored a mid-pack 10, then its average score would have been 7.4. That would have put it in the top 10 and for the price, a great value.
I personally have the Snap-on ratchet wrench”too much money”, USA made Craftsman and the older SK. Watching this video may help some future buyers make the right choice and save some of that hard earned money! As always EXCELLENT work!
Thanks so much!
Absolutely. Go tool shopping at a flea market or estate sale. You'll find higher quality (older) tools much cheaper!
Thanks! Liked and subscribed! This was a great test. I had suspected the cheapest brand in my tool chests to end up exactly as it did in this test, but I only use those bargain store wrenches for light, tight-access work. On the expensive end, I bought a few Gedore sockets in Germany in 1973 (couldn't afford a whole set). Almost 50 years and dozens of personal motorcycles and cars later, all the Gedore tools still look as if they were never put to hard work. My son, who is a car technician, won't touch any tools but Snap-On. This test confirmed it all, but most interesting to me, it points to a few brands where cost vs. durability is a nice compromise. That's a bonanza for people like me who use mechanic's tools often but not professionally. Again, much appreciated !
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Love this Channel. All of my hand tools are older, made in the U.S.A. Craftsman, Snap-On etc.
I have garage sale Chinese tools for loaners.
I’d also love to see the special grip vs the standard grip wrenches from the nicer companies such as snapon, matco, Cornwell, and Mac tools. I love ur content and helps me justify buying the tools I do. I’m a diesel and trailer technician which means I want the tools that will last with constant use. Thx you for all your time u take to make these videos!!!!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
And the wright grip 2.0!
@@stevenmckinley6339 flank drive Plus has the teeth
@@nathankisner8332 thanks, I didn’t know that
I know from experience that the Snap On flank drive plus will break bolt heads off before it slips in both 10mm and 1/2"
I'm very satisfied with my Tekton metric and sae "kits with tray" type deal. Great value. Taiwan tools in general usually don't disappoint.
Thanks for the feedback.
Pretty good value play. I've used their impact rated universal joints on suspension bolts without problems.
Besides that there warranty is the best I’ve seen
They have come a long way over the years.
The COUNTRY of Taiwan makes great products, unlike dirty China
In my younger days I worked as a line mechanic. I bought mainly Snap On tools and Mac Tools. It wasn’t until later that MatCo came into the market. My boxes are filled with quality tools and disposable tools of which I don’t mind if the cheap tools fail as I never use them for any projects where a higher quality tool is needed. I had “help” with my good tools disappearing as I raised 4 boys that liked to “borrow” tools with out my approval. Walked out one day to the 4 huddled around a bicycle that they were trying to work on and found my runout micrometers and cam lift gauges being tried because “they might help!😂”. My specialty tools are all locked away and secure now along with my Gunsmithing tools. No more teenager boys to help” me, just an 8 year old Daughter.
I buy cheaper tools to put in the vehicles in case of emergency surgery but at home I only use the better stuff.
I appreciate your testing. I buy most of the quality stuff that I use based off of your testing. Haven’t failed yet to get the best from your advice.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing!
Always amazed with every video! I’ve always wondered where tool brands would rank among each other. This went pretty close to the way I pictured it going. But the extent of these test is phenomenal! You never disappoint! A true blessing discovering these videos. I gotta peal myself away becuase I got work to do but I feel Iike I could go on all night watching these test!
Keep up the great work! Thanks
Thanks, will do!
It looks like your Wright wrench is missing the serrations in the open end that help it grip. They call it WrightGrip 2.0. Those did really well in the Torque Test Channel test.
Ditto for snap on. I always find it odd when channels compare the non flank drive plus or fdx wrenches or sockets. I've yet to find a snap on dealer that doesn't sell the flank drive plus 99% of the time (unless the customer specifically requests the non flank drive for non marring reasons)
@@toyorover1313 it looks like he got the Wright wrench from Amazon, and some reviews for that listing say they got a smooth jaw version. Must be old stock or maybe counterfeit (but it seems unlikely someone would counterfeit a fairly obscure brand). That's the downside of buying from Amazon.
Absolutely love your videos and was very surprised with the results in this one (I really hoped for better performance out of the vintage SK wrench!!). Nice to see Husky deliver such value!
Great point!
For someone who is barely a year in the field and no prior experience definitely a great channel I love getting an unbiased opinion rather then always referring the expensive brand.
This is an interesting test! As a metallurgist (and a weekend mechanic), I would like to see if there is any variability within specific a manufacturer. It is all about the alloy and control of the fabrication processes, e.g., microstructure of the starting material, forging, heat treating and plating. These all must be controlled to produce consistent mechanical properties. So select a few of the top performers and then test three or more wrenches.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Yah, this goes back to that point I raised about metrology. It’s a bigger cost in time and materials but if you went that extra distance wow, that would be incredible. You may even want to poll your Patreons if they’d stand up and support that level of work. They could get in on some of that glory too. What a community that would be.
Yes I would like to see both micro and hardness from them
@@ProjectFarm One way to check is a basic observation of how the material fragments, splinters, shatters, or otherwise breaks apart.
Many times you can see the crystallization of material as it begins to separate.
A high speed camera might be a wise tool for the task to catch those initial chips and flakes as the disintegration process begins to occur.
The metal composition would be interesting to know, but may be difficult to know due to trade secrets and such. Hardness testing would definitely provide interesting data.🤙
I don't think it would be that relevant. Most people just want to know of it works to take off a bolt and move on. Manufacturers quality is pretty level, I doubt metallurgy would change even between a dozen Pittsburgh wrenches
I’m a mechanical engineer and just want to say absolutely great video. I watched a few of your videos and your analysis is always excellent and well thought out. Great job, seriously.
Thanks so much!
@@ProjectFarm can you test Jobsite radio
If you are a professional mechanic, a good set of wrenches makes a huge difference. I have a set of wright grip wrenches with the anti slip open end, they are amazing. You should do a test comparing wrenches with anti slip open ends like the mac, wright grip, and snap on flank drive plus.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I was so disappointed not to see the Wight Grip version on here it would have destroyed every other wrench
Yes the Wright wrenches are superior to all others I’ve encountered
For me, the anti-slip open end is a game-changer, so that would be a great test. For the professional mechanic, having to extract a rounded fastener wastes a huge amount of time. Also, many of these wrenches are stronger than Snap-On or Mac because they have a lot more mass, but they won't reach as well into tight spaces. It would be great to see a comparison of the mass of the open end and compare it to strength. Still a great test!
Flank drive is just awsome. Except the price of course
I'll stick with my Snap-On stuff. For me it's hard to beat the very available warranty outlets. No questions asked and very few items warrantied with the most being the Philips #2 screwdriver and the 1/2 to 3/8 square drive adapter. 45 year customer
Nice comparison video.
Thanks!
This review makes me appreciate that the mechanic who works on my cars uses quality tools. There's probably nothing he is working on that puts the parts to the limits (maybe a rusted bolt here and there) but it's nice knowing his tools aren't rounding off bolt heads anytime soon.
Thanks for sharing.
Truly amazed that you've never done a flashlight comparison test! I've been looking around at all these different olights and other competitive brands in that area and I think an in depth battery test, light throw tests build quality review, charger speeds and so on would be an amazing video! I'm always looking for a solid flashing that's durability for good outdoor adventures!
good idea!!
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm Glad you saw this! I'm certain I'm far from the first to suggest this but it's awesome that you saw and responded to my first and only comment on your channel, been watching for quite some time now! Anyhoo, I've been on the hunt for a solid EDC (everyday carry) flashlight that's relatively pocketable but also packs a pretty good punch, recently I've been considering the HP10R from coast which is said to be rated at 1050 lumens @ high power for 6 hours of run time! So far, for the price ($99 USD) if those numbers are accurate that seems like a really awesome deal but the numbers just seem so far ahead of their competitors at that price that I'm not 100% confident it's accurate. I think myself many others would greatly benefit from a comparison tests since there's endless different flashlight brands with some pretty bold claims, especially on Amazon (95% of the cheaper light listing are either misleading or outright lying) Thanks for the consideration and hope to see a video about it in the future!
@DK Royalty I really like the flashlights from Coast. They are super quality and just feel good in the hand. Ten years ago I went to Africa and one item we were told to bring was a decent quality small flashlight. Everyone was amazed by my Coast.
Olight is pretty good. I prefer Fenix.
The $4 Husky performed very close to the $40 snap off wrench at 1/10th the price. Once again with snap off tool you DONT get what you pay dearly for.
It amazes me how many suckers still buy them. Several brands outperformed snap off across the board at 1/2 to 1/4 the price.
(edit for autocorrect).
I'm with you! I've worked on a lot of cars and have a lot of happy customers, and they will never know or care that I don't own a single Snap-On product.
Thanks for the feedback.
I prefer snap on pneumatic tools, because of the warranty of having the truck there, and I broke most other drills and impacts in under a week. For wrenches and sockets I agree that a cheap one is pretty much the same as an expensive.
@@mattmgarza Snap-on makes some special tools that you can't find anywhere else like a metric size "crows-foot" for tight spaces.
I would agree with you except I can usually find next to new, barely used snap-on wrenches at second hand stores for a dollar, maybe a few bucks if it's a large wrench or a 6 point or some other specialty. I've found snap-on impact rated bit sets that retail for 250 to 300 for a dollar. Also find channel-lock pliers, Crescent brand adjustable wrenches, cornwell, bonney, sk, mac, wright, Proto, wizard, williams and so on. Crescent made in Jamestown NY not far from my hometown of Erie PA. Channel-locks a half hour away in Meadville PA. Cornwell (or Bonney?can't remember which) had a small factory near Albion PA. I guess there are a couple of advantages of being on the shores of the Lake Erie rust belt. Tools, grapes, and sunsets. Not much else though.
We need another wrench review with icon and snap on. Ur the only person I trust with the test.
Using wrenches everyday and bent or damaged several brands, so this test seems to match my years of finding the strongest wrench too. Thanks for doing this test. Wrench makers should pay close attention to these results.
You are welcome!
As if they did not already?
Have a heap of proto tools, they've always performed well on agriculture equipment and underground mining equipment, glad to see them test well.
Thanks for sharing.
Good to see snap-on in the mix!
Thanks!
Amazing time and effort put in to make this video. Much appreciated.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Wrightgrip 2.0 would have been nice to include. I'd rate mine as the best combination wrench set I've ever used.
Thanks for the suggestion.
That’s the one.
Definitely would love to see a wrightgrip 2.0 wrench thrown in one of these tests. Amazing wrench to say the least.
I drive by their headquarters all the time in Barberton, Ohio.
Really would’ve liked to see how icon performs on this list as they’re a high contender for people who are serious hobby users and want a good tool with a warranty off the shelf
You’re right! Icon tools are actually very good for the price. They aren’t quite tool truck quality, but they are close
@@joshrepik Always worried about buying any Icon. I bought a bunch of professional craftsman tools, and I really liked them. When sears stopped making them and would only warranty them for their imported stuff, it left a bad taste in my mouth for companies that produce cheap stuff and get into the high end.
@@kota3233 it's pretty solid stuff, I'd try it out. I got their 3/8 universal sockets and they're great
I too wish he had included Icon
Thank you for the video idea!
What would be an interesting test is the new wrenches vs older wrenches from say 50's and 60's. I still have and use my Snap-On's from when I first started in the automotive trade. I'll say this also, it's a shame that so many "American" tools are made somewhere else. Interesting test!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Would be interesting, but also sad to see those classics get destroyed by the press.
Richard I thought the same thing India and China is completely garbage for a little more money you can by a good set like Wright or sk
I would put my dad's Craftsmen wrenches made in the lates 50's early 60's up against any of those competitors today. Of course, by the late 70's, American pride went out the window for cheap throw away materials made everywhere except USA. This is why I'm proud to have my dad's tools with me to this day. Irreplaceable!!
I've a lot of CAT branded spanners and sockets that were made by Snap On, they're far better than the stuff coming off the vans these days. Some of the new wrenches are seriously bad quality, from all brands.
Essentially confirms practical experience and what most everyone should expect, the $1 cheapest ones that aren't complete junk are somewhere around 2/3rds to 3/4 of the best. The real power is when you get 3 or 4 of the cheap ones, and don't have a second thought when you need to use a cut off wheel to cut one in half for access. Having a 10 mm wrench that's cut in half can completely save the day on some tight access things where you can't swing a full wrench or get a ratchet in to it. And another box end on that cut off handle gives you 90 degree access and full leverage in a tight space to loosen things up.
Standard procedure on one of my Town and Country vans was to remove other items for access to remove the water pump. A cut off 10mm allows you to do it without removing anything extra just the belt and the pump, instead of having to double or triple the time and remove the other components to have better clearance.
Of course you still have to remove the actually necessary access components. But you can bypass a lot of them when you're willing to cut up and modify cheap tools.
Nice to see Snap-on getting tested against its competition.
I know it's expensive to include them in your tests but thanks PF!
You are welcome!
The clarity of Mr PF narration, the tone of his voice and the high details on everything helps us (english as second language speakers) enjoy and learn from all of his videos and we really appreciate that!!!
Thanks so much!
So glad you put Tektom in here. I think an extension cord test would be cool. Best lighter (like bic and clipper, zippo, etc.) would also be neat
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I know you didnt test them but id recommend alot of folks look at wright wrenches. Wright grip is awesome
He did test them out in this video. See the video at 3:53.
@@jeffreycaban5107 yes but not the wright grip line
@@ionicmax Yes, it looks like WrightGrip 2.0 was not stamped on his tested wrench. :(
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm absolutely love the channel
Thanks for informing all my purchases. I also use American Test Kitchen for indoor appliances, cleaners, etc. and haven’t been disappointed yet between you two. ❤
You are so welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
Todd, been following you for years, you are definitely one of the more respected RUclipsrs in the community because you are straight forward no frills no sponsors. I’ve always wondered what your background is, you are so good at rigging test methods that are better than even some ASTM methods I’ve seen. Are you a mechanical engineer or prior work in the field? Can you make a video on that? I think privacy is key in everyone’s life so I totally respect if you don’t ever do it, I’m just curious ;)
I've wondered too and appreciate not only the question but how you asked it, totally respectful. I bet a lot of us would love to see/hear more about his background.
I often wish you would offer a spreadsheet with all the test data so we can analyze. Then we could apply weight to each factor based on personal preference.
Honestly, I couldn't ask for anymore than he already does.
Also, like, nothing interesting is going on with each wrench as he is speaking 18,000 words per second. Just show a few of the tests and then present/discuss the data.
I'm interested in the content, but I can't watch this shit. It's awful, the pacing is so awful.
@@Nunya644 It is pretty tough to follow.
I used gear wrench for years working on diesel and heavy equipment cause it was what I could afford but I will say living in the rust belt they held up well the rachets are still smooth and the only tools I've broken was their picks and a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter but too be fair I was definitely not using them for their intended loads and purposes. I never claimed them to be better than say snap on and the other big names but I was surprised at how much abuse they have taken over the years (yes even using Chrome socket on impacts).
Gearwrench makes a high quality tool. I took a chance on them when they first appeared on shelves in Sears back in the late 1990s. Made in Taiwan, but they had their exclusive ratcheting box end design. Patented. Those wrenches held up as well as my USA Craftsman combo wrenches. Fighting rusty brakes and suspension. Added their stubbies to the box. They lasted until my ex-wife stole all my mechanics tools and boxes, plus nearly everything else! Well, back to tools...just be sure to buy the Taiwan-made lines of Gearwrench tools. Not the made in China line of tools.
@@wngimageanddesign9546 That's low-down man. A woman who steals a man's tools should be in jail.
This is probably the best test of any kind, I have ever seen in my life. Thank you so much for saving us a lot of money. I appreciate it. Go Mac Tools!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I have a test suggestion: how hard is it to return the broken or bent tools.
Snap on tools claims they have a lifetime warranty, we're gonna test that!
Snap on will be no questions asked for warranty, be interesting to see about the rest. Another very interesting and informative video. Good job!
Husky tools are pretty easy, just have to hope they have them in stock to replace yours
@@cowshottv5867 yeah,thb i only know snap ons will be no questions asked. Thats why they're so expensive.
I purposely broke a snapon wrench to reach a tight spot and was able to get it warrantied no problem. But it really depends on your tool guy and whether or not he's a jerk.
Interesting test on what you can buy at the store these days, thank you for sharing a good all around torture test. I own mostly old USA Craftsman and they still serve me well. I think they started getting cheap in the 1990s and beyond.
You are welcome!
There was still some quality to be had from Craftsman in the early 2000's. They didn't really nosedive until they started making them all in China.
@@arcanask Yeah, that's a bummer every good thing the USA had going on is now being made in some other country.
Love the vids always. Best reviews hands down. Recently got fed up with my office stapler including my 20 or so previous office staplers. So I got Bostitch Electric Stapler Model: Impulse 45 and I love it so far. Maybe it's not a tool in the garage sense. But farms have offices too. Maybe a "Best Stapler" video would attract some views? Regardless...thanks for your always thorough reviews. Please take care and I look forward to next time. :)
Thanks and you are welcome!
I got an old swingline stapler that was made in New York. It has the styling of a 50s car. I inherited it from my father in law and will leave it to my children. Lol. You should probably look one up on eBay if that electric one ever gives out.
I love that when I started watching this channel it only confirmed my belief and experience with most of these brands mac, proto, and gearwrench are my go to tool brands, and I have never needed to replace any of them 15+ years vintage craftsman also rock the boat.
Thanks for sharing!
Since we are on the subject of wrenches, I’m curious to see if you would test ratchet end wrenches. We had two Matco wrenches with universal ratchet teeth that worked great. We then bought two snap on wrenches and one of the ratchets stopped working within 3 months. Also, the open end sides slip way easier than the matco ones that we have. Just curious if that’s something you’re willing to test. Always love your videos and your non biased reviews. Thank you for taking the time to buy and test all of these products!
I have a set of GearWrench ratchet ended ones too
I once found a snap-on 1 inch wrench on the road at an intersection. I had it in my truck for 6 months at least and one day my refrigeration unit broke and a mechanic had to come on his day off and spend hours repairing it before the load went bad. I gave him the wrench as a tip. He about shit his pants.
Snap On wrenches are overrated but they do hold their value. : )
We have a lot of broken Snap-On in garage - nothing is indestructible in friends hands (live of a mechanic in the rust belt). Now seriously, Snap-On makes very good and innovative tools, expensive - yes, and sometimes well worth having. These day whatever doesn't have to 'special' we replace with less expensive equivalent, but functionality and ergonomics is still a priority. Then some of the Snap-Ons or Macs are just irreplaceable by other brands.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 I grew up with the Mac and snap-on trucks coming to my dad’s shop. I don’t think my dad had one tool from them. But my brothers spent thousands with them. I joined the army so I wouldn’t end up with a tool bill. Lol jk
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 snap on flank drive wrenches are the best you can buy. They're expensive but they work well
Nice tip!
I was a heavy equipment (Caterpillar) mech/training instructor for 10 years. I owned and used Craftsman, Williams, SK, Montgomery Ward, and Snap-On wrenches and ratchets without any problems. I disliked Snap-Ons because they were slippery due to their high polish, and the handle edges of the wrench were sharper than the others. Williams had squared-off edges, so you could apply more torque without hurting your hand. At that time, Snap-On did not have any fine-toothed ratchets, while Williams, SK, and Craftsman did. I didn't own ratchets from other brands. My largest ratchet was a 3/4" drive SK.
Great feedback! Thank you
My preference was the Snap-on they fit my hands better. I had the unpolished husky and they where my second choice.
I used Mac and Craftmen the Mac felt wrong in my hands and I have scars on the knuckles from the craftsman.
I am not a mechanic, but I always bought craftsman tools, just like my Father did. Now I just go to Harbor Freight.
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i've always used whatever i can get my hands on. i've lost WAY more than i've broken. i've got a harbor freight mainly set, replaced with some spares of random off brands here and there currently. i simply refuse to believe that a wrench broke at about 10ftlbs on a 1/2 bolt head. it had to be a fluke or one off. i know the tests were good, no doubt. i've been rough on them and they have always served me well enough to get by. i think i've only broken a few wrenches in my day. rounded them off, sure but not breaking at that low of level.
Thanks for sharing.
I worked in automotive in the 90's, the mechanics always had 3-4 tools to be warrantied every couple of weeks by the snap-on guy. The one guy had at least 60K in his tool chest, as he lived in a rented trailer out in the boon docks. Never understood how those guys bought into the price / quality, not with all the failures they had. I have also heard snap-on is really bad about signing new mechanics up with credit at the schools.
Would like to have seen a wera joker wrenches tested to failure. I've been using them for years now and absolutely love them. I would almost guarantee the open end would perform better than any other brand because of the hardened insert
I have Joker too, I mean, that Joker can win all tests :-)
Thank you for the video idea!
I was disappointed with your test results for the husky. You said you made a mistake on the open end wrench test on the 1/2" allen wrench then gave the husky a score of 19. if the husky had rated average on the test it would have rated about 7.5 overall which would put it above average for a $4 wrench. That is very impressive in my opinion.
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Still have most of my vintage SK set I got new in the mid '70s. Wouldn't get rid of them for love or money.
Thanks for sharing.
I couldn't help but notice the Husky often performed similar to the snap on! Not the best performing wrench, but an incredible value!
Thanks for sharing.