Best "Rounded Nut" Extractor Wrench? Let's Settle This!
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- Опубликовано: 18 мар 2023
- Magic Wrench, MichealPro, Olsa, Bionic Wrench, Duratech Universal Socket, Maxpower pipe wrench, locking adjustable wrench, vise grip locking pliers, metrinch, captri tools, griptite GTO Pro, Crescent X6, Snap On, GearWrench. Extractors compared for performance on partially rounded bolts, completely rounded bolts, undamaged bolt, and damage caused by using wrench on an undamaged bolt. Subjective tool durability is rated. Finally wrenches assessed for access to tight spaces based upon size and functionality.
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Donut Media occasionally does their best to review tools & accessories. They're the cool & excited student while Project Farm is the school department head with a PhD. So thankful for you!
Thanks!
Yeah, they're all little too energetic for me... I'm not their target audience, haha
Love donut media but they don’t do the tests that project farm does.
honestly torque test channel doesn't all this way better with a leaning towards mechanics that actually use this stuff daily
Donut Media is a joke imo. They think they are cool but are just trend followers and will shill for anyone if they pay. They proved this to me when they sold out bad for BLM while they burned down the country.
Great test! Just to let you know, where I work just approved the purchase of several tools you've tested. Your tests translate to real world uses that affect the lives of many people. You should be very proud of your work. It means a lot to a great many of us who cannot afford to waste time or money. Thank you so much for all of your hard work.
Thank you very much!
I'll second that!!!
Todd shoukd be in charge of all government and military tool selection! No one needs $300 metal screws that are sold by government contractors.
@@agalgonzalez Honesty, Integrity, Government... which word doesn't belong here??
@@ProjectFarm Did you consider dropping the down to the next size wrench on the damage and round bolt?
I’ve got to hand it to you. You put more work into your videos than 99% of RUclipsrs and it shows in the quality of your videos which I absolutely appreciate. You save your viewers a lot of time and money and bring us entertainment as well 👍🏼
Thanks!
Excellent video! Something that the internet cant seem to find a decent version of is spray bottles! They all seem to have some weakness, whether it be to soaps, alcohols, oils, or even mild solvents, and the trigger jams up, etc. I think it would make for a fantastic video for those of us who use spray bottles in the shop! (possibly even compare some of the bottles from existing products like windex/bleach/etc)
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Yes I second this! I've broken at least half a dozen in the past three years alone.
@@ProjectFarm You could probably do some sort of crossover video or get advice from Obsessed Garage. Matt has tested all kinds of different spray bottles.
I will nominate Solo's excellent 1L (418) and 2L (418-2L) hand-pumped spray bottles w/the round reservoir: excellent adjustability; quick pump action; outstanding durability - and 100% rebuildable. Cheap enough you can own one for each type of chemical use, plus always one for water.
This is actually a really good video idea
"Millennials are killing the useless gimmick wrench industry!" I've been curious about all of these at some point or another, I thank you for testing them so I don't have even more useless tools in my toolbox.
Thank you very much!
Bob Villa sold millions to Boomers every Xmas for $19.99 through Sears TV ads!
@@OldBeaterGarage so true, Sears is one of the first/oldest sellers of useless "innovative" tools
@@M.TTT. Canadian Tire is continuing the tradition north of the 49th.
@@OldBeaterGarage if you can believe that freemasons played golf on the moon 53 years ago, then you can believe in a magic wrench too 😂
Todd, thank you for all of these reviews. It is strange that I trust some guy on the internet doing tool reviews more than any government agency, or even most members of my family.
Thank you!
lol
I would trust pretty much anyone I randomly meet over those groups
that went down quickly and came crashing
He shows us scientifically how good these tools are, which is really the only way. I've always wondered how many of these companies email him cussing him out 🤣
I'd really like to see a video on pry bars. It would be fun to see how much force they can take and the damage they would take when you use them like a chisel.
Thanks for the video idea.
I'd like to see a tolerances video on sockets and ratchets. Like what precision they are machined to. I find that most stuff is strong enough fore,.but if it isn't machined well it strips bolt heads.
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I agree, a pry bar comparison would be awesome! Mayhew, snap on, matco, mac, craftsman, hypertough, and proto
@@josephroach9793 That'd be a neat video. Den of Tools has one on wrenches from different brands. From that video, you only have to really worry about the cheapest of the cheap. My Crescent brand combo wrenches are comparable to the newer Taiwan brand Craftman ones.
Hi, farmer and tree surgeon here, just wanted to let you know how much me and my friends and coworkers appreciate your reviews. We always value your input and whenever someone is preaching a new tool it's common for someone to ask them what project farm says about it! Would love to see a review of garden comi/multitools, especially Stihl, Echo, Hyundai and Stiga. Much love from the Scottish veteran community. Wish you and your family the best.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Best reviewer on the internet, bar none. Thank you for not selling out!!
Thank you!
Was waiting for the ultimate bolt removal tool to appear... The blowtorch.
Great point!
Can't be tight if it's liquid
Blue wrench for the win
I've had great success with a grinder and a punch.
Project farm next time we do a test like this please try to include the torch but treat it like it's just another tool on the list
Pretty amazing showdown - most interesting part for me was that even very expensive tools sometimes cant do what they claim they can do. Usually even a mid-tier tools would be well into the competitive range, but this was a tough challenge. Well done!
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm A GREAT IDEA for a video would be WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS. With crime off the charts and our world getting more scary everyday- I’m having trouble figuring which motion detection system is the best…. And I can’t be the only one who wants to protect my property! Thanks so much! *driveway alarms*
I have a select few RUclipsrs that I watch regularly, and you are definitely one of them. Like a lot of other viewers I have read comments from, I also work with various types of tools daily & it really is fantastic to see the side by side comparisons of different tools, makes and models as you do. Like many others, I appreciate your hard work!!
Thanks!
Same. Him and Chris Fix.
I love the fact you tested different types of tools on the same job/work. This really shows pro and cons of options.
Thank you!
Those locking vice grips from Irwin are awesome for removing stuck brake lines, power steering hoses and a/c fittings that nothing else can grab and are in a class of their own in my opinion. I have a old set from about 30 years ago that has saved my bacon countless times so I am thrilled to see they are making them again.
Thanks for sharing!
I like to use a small pipe wrench for that.
Back in my country I've been using a tool of my own design(kinda like that duratech, but very aggressive and strong) that was able to grip to completely round things and maintain a very strong hold, it's sad I can't make a new one here(cuz I don't have access to factory machinery).
Vice grips for damaged nuts/bolts, I don’t care if it chews them up, I can always replace them. But if I can’t undo them … !
@@CrimeVid Vice grips are no match to a pipe wrench though. A pipe wrench will either chew the nut into nothing, or open it. Vice grips will only round the nut as they don't provide proportional gripping force to the turning force.
Those are probably American made.
Outstanding, (as usual). You've shown again, "the right tool for the right job" will always apply. Thanks.
I only buy tools on your recommendations. Your tests are fabulous. Don;t know how you come up with these tests but they're really helpful in real world use. Your videos are the best. Fast and to the point and seem to cover all the angles. Thanks again for your hard work.
You are welcome!
Todd, I know buying a full set of Snap-On's wasn't cheap and I thank you for the money spent on all of your tests. You really go the extra mile on comparing about all known damaged fastener wrenches out there. I know MAC tools just released their entry with their RBRT wrenches. Thanks again Todd for all the time and effort you put into these comparison tests.
Thanks and you are welcome!
@@ProjectFarm Just out of curiosity, what do you do with the tools at the end of the video if they haven't broken down yet?
@@justsomeguy5470 he probably makes 6gs from the videos, so he probably gives away the extra tools to friends or family and returns others he doesn't want to keep. Also, if I were him, then I'd buy warranty on the tools and take them in for warranty replacement. You'll have a brand new tool after that.
@@justsomeguy5470 He's stated before that what survives the test in good working order, if not needed on the farm, is given away
@@justsomeguy5470 Todd said in previous videos that he sells the unbroken tools and uses the proceeds to help needy families in his community.
Would be cool to see which painters caulking is most flexible, water resistant and how it compares to pure sillicone.
Thank you for the video idea!
I don't know about painters caulking but I do know if it has to be waterproof then I always use 3M below the waterline sealant. It ain't cheap but it don't leak. Silicone kinda sucks in my experience with it.
@@1pcfred I think the "below the waterline" is an adhesive.. Silicone is a great product but it's messy and it doesn't take a paint..
@@ProjectFarm Painters caulk would be interesting.. If you do it,, I might suggest that you try clear, white and colors.. The clear turns brown more than colors and I've read that if you use your finger to spread it, the oils from your skin cause bacteria which molds faster... I have no idea what the truth is but you always find out for us.. THANKS for all you hard (FUN) work...
Gotta do Flex Seal! 🤣
Great testing again Todd. Like some others I have had set of Metrinch wrenches and sockets for over 25years. I have picked up a set of Knipex Pliers Wrench and have found it does a much better job than any adjustable wrenches that I have found. Would be good to keep in mind if you do a similar test again. Keep up the great work.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Went back and watched some of your very early videos and man - it’s so cool to see just how far you’ve come with this. Super helpful and super appreciated. Thanks man.
You are welcome!
I ended up buying some "Rocket socket" look-a-likes based on your original recommendations.
Those types of sockets are so good at removing rounded nuts.
I'm honestly amazed at the level of torque they can hold without losing grip. It's honestly one of the best tools to have when working on old rusty cars :D
Thanks for sharing!
They work great on rounded lug nuts too.
Tool Review Zone made a vid showing GearWrenches version, definitely made me a believer
yea but they quickly loose their edge, and you cant always heat up the broken stud (too close to oil seals, 0 rings, gaskets etc). atleast for the salty outboards i work on. but agree... they are very good. have piles of em'
This series should be a handbook for purchasing. Simply excellent work 🤗👍
Wow, thank you!
Absolutely agree. Before I buy something I check to see if a video has been made.
Well said. This channel saved me money and introduced me to some brands that are better quality than big names 3x, 4x, or even 5x the price.
@@ProjectFarm THANK YOU!
U are the Best! NO BS, NO Sales Pushes. JUST Facts! God Bless you for stopping me from buying junk.
Thanks!
I'm always amazed at how you come up with ways to test the products. I have several of the products and I had the same problems. Thanks for the great information. Be happy, safe and stay healthy. 😷⚒
Thanks!
"The Bionic Wrench will definitely get the job done, if you have a bionic wrist" This is why we love your channel, Todd. KUTGW!
Thanks!
As always , amazing work ! Sunday night wouldn't be complete without a new PF video . Todd really is THE benchmark for tool reviews . Thank you !
Thanks!
Absolutely love your very professional approach to testing tools in real world scenarios. I've made more than one purchase based on your channel, as is the case this time. I rebuild and restore cars and trucks from the late 19s to the mid-eighties and these tools are a must have on these projects.
A small critique, if you will. I'm a retired broadcaster and we use the "um" test, simply counting the number of pauses (ums) in a timed period. I might suggest that you apply this to "and". Super video as always and please keep 'em coming. Cheers!
Thanks, will do!
Another great test, which helps people avoid junk. Purchased the rocket socket from your previous test and they have worked great and very happy with them. Thank you for your channel.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I’m so glad you tested that Swedish pipe wrench, that thing saved my life when other bolt extractors didn’t work. And as a matter of fact, it not only grabbed a completely rounded bolt but got enough torque to snap it (which still worked out for me).
Thanks for sharing.
I wrench for a living and that exact tool is my Get Out of Jail Free card. Siezed tie-rods. Easy. Rounded bleeder valves. No sweat. Basically anything rounded to oblivion. This tool will move it around. And HF sold it to me for 11 bucks. The thing rocks.
@@ProjectFarmof course,we can’t thank you enough for the knowledge you bring to many people.
They are very similar to a stillson wrench. Which is my go to on rounded bolts.
Any good pipe wrench should bite until the handle breaks.
Always a great Sunday when I see these videos. It's amazing how much you do for the tests and that they are very realistic. Thank you as always
You are welcome!
Thank you for all your awesome testing. What I got out of this is if you use a proper/well fitting/well made tool, you shouldn't end up in this situation. Right tool, right procedure,🙃
I really appreciate this review, we have all had rounded nuts and been so frustrated with failure to extract.
Perfect video. very informative.
Thanks and you are welcome!
One thing I would've liked to see with the extractor wrench sets is to see if a smaller wrench could get a grip on the rounded bolt if it is too small.
Yep, was going to comment the same, it's worked for me before with helical sockets on heads that were too rounded off and or rusted away, it also helps to have both an SAE and Metric set to have a better spread of sizes. You have to hammer them on, but if you can get one to go on they'll usually have the bite. You'll have a hard time getting the bolt out afterwards though without a vise. But it was nice to see some wrench type tools tested, there isn't always room to hammer a socket on, but when there is, that's my go to, those helical sockets work great. Pipe wrenches usually do well too, but often times those are too big/bulky to get in there as well.
The vise grip ones are game changers for when you need a line/flare nut wrench. Nothing beats them...I have the full set of 3 sizes and although I don't use them often, they are irreplaceable on tough fittings where you need an open end.
Great feedback! Thank you
Agreed. They always save me in a pinch
Came in a set I bought from Mac years ago. Only use the needle nose vise grip one more. Great on any round stock also.
So your pipe wrenches dont have an open end? I cant see why you need the locking feature for that, and when you dont need locking a pipe wrench is the tool to use.
@@pflaffik Just stripped a few 14m bolt heads on wife’s Jeep. Had to cut slide pins to remove whole caliber. Ended up locking in vise, heat, and large pipe wrench to break free. They end up being the end game loads of time but are harder to get in places. How sharpe the teeth matter also. I had 2 grind 2 flats spots on one as to get better purchase. If I had to do all over I would of just ordered 4 new calibers from Amazon.
Where was this video last week when I needed it? Love your videos and appreciate what you're doing.
Thanks!
I am absolutely amazed at what you are able to accomplish with what few limited resources you have at your disposal. I used to manage and operate a NEBS testing lab for the company formally known as Sprint so I know what test and eval gear costs and again, I am amazed at the quality of your work, Please keep the good stuff coming and give my best to Cousin Eddy !
Thanks!
My favorite thing about Sunday afternoon
Thank you!
I was having a terrible day.. Then you came along! Thank you! 😁😁
You are so welcome!
Every day on the green side of the sod is a good day.
Definitely what I look forward to every Sunday night, keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
i honestly love watchin your videos, I go back and watch 'em all, its like I'm watching my dad go through tools with me to find the best one
Thanks!
I currently own a set of Metrinch tools. I have had them for over 25 years. I LOVE those tools. Not overly fond of the open end on the wrenches, but they have their moments. The sockets and ratchet have been my go-to since new. They have been abused like it was my mission in life and have held up better than any brand I’ve owned. I ride Japanese motorcycle and grew up driving GM cars, so I needed both metric and standard, so metrinch made sense and never let me down. I would HIGHLY recommend.
Thanks for sharing!
If you ever do this again it would be interesting to see how Knipex parallel jaw pliers would have fared. I have a 12" version and it's one of my favorite and most useful tools of its type. Also, while much more of a 1-trick-pony is the "LICHAMP 23-IN-1 Adjustable Universal Wrench", which I've used to remove some truly stuck nuts.
Thanks for the feedback.
Knipex makes the raptors which are meant for rounded bolts. Maybe for round 2
If that lichamp had some teeth in the upper triangle, it'd be a much better tool
Agreed. A pair of knipex cobras would probably make short work of the round bolt.
I bought the rocket socket because of you, and they have been doing a great job at work for many damaged and stuck fasteners, I am soo happy with them thank you for doing these reviews.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I watch your testing of different products. I think it great ,the help it gives on purchasing. What is really fascinating is the work you go through before testing products.. Thank you .
You are welcome!
This is what I needed !!! Thank projectfarm!! You’re awesome
Happy to help!
Seeing how good the locking pipe wrench did makes me want to see a pipe wrench comparison. Locking vs traditional vs knipex alligator
Thanks for the suggestion.
Really like the knipex. Great tools!
@@jongoffinet8511 I have Knipex pincers, the quality is really high makes very comfortable cutting metal alloy is very successful
Some OG ridgid pipe wrench’s would be nice to see.
Pipe wrenches are the best... So easy to use, and perform so well.
My grandfather bought me a full Metrinch socket and wrench set for my birthday more than 2 decades ago. They were made in Russia back then even though it's the same design. I still use the set nearly every week if not every day. For all round use and having a full set with only a few pieces you can take anywhere that you also don't have to guess metric or SAE I still believe it's the best set you can find. Though I like the socket set much better than the wrenches which do have clearance issues sometimes. Great video, thanks!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your unbiased review, keep up the great work Todd
Thanks, will do!
Thanks as always Todd! It would be cool to see more of the tool truck brands in these tests to see how they all stack up vs the cheaper competitors
Great suggestion!
This is the only channel I watch on .75 speed so I can catch everything
Thank you! I need to cut back on the Ozzie's Coffee, lol
One thing I would really love to see you test is something that actually saves lives every day on work sites. Hard hats.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I bought my dad a bionic wrench when they first came out. He chuckled, said thanks, and it's still in the packaging. Now I see why. Thanks, Todd!
You are welcome!
This is extremely useful Todd, phenomenal!
Thank you!
I never gave much thought on sockets and spanners tbh...now I know why some are more expensive than others
As always tested to destruction and well put together, i always look forward to a notification from project farm 🚜 😊
I've made high end tools and when you buy one you're also buying the other 9 that got scrapped during manufacturing too. So that's why the best tools cost ten times as much.
@@1pcfred If they are throwing 9 out of 10 tools away, then they should not be in business.
@@dogbreath6974 why not? Maybe you think we only made one thing? That was not the case. Every different part needs to be setup and checked. Our flagship product had dozens of parts with each requiring dozens of machining operations. That's a lot of latitude for mistakes to be made. But when it happens we just scrap the part and keep going. That's the job.
Another great test series. You are a wizard of testing. Very useful information. Thank you.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Another great set of tests! When it comes to removing damaged fasteners, I don’t mind a bit of damage as long as the bolt can be removed and replaced. Making things worse and *not* removing the bolt is worst case!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Love these videos!
If space is no issue, my favorite is a giant pair of vice grips with sharp teeth and a crazy oversized tightening screw that acts as long handle. In the past I used a pipe for more leverage, but with the giant long thumb screw it's a complete (although crazy looking) tool.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I was very surprised not to find this on your channel already, but I'd love to see a comparison on oil filter removal tools!
When an oil filter is stuck on real good hammer a big screwdriver through it. Then you'll be really motivated to remove it.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I've had good luck with the Tekton oil filter pliers!
I've had a good experience with the Oemtools 25101 3-jaw oil filter wrench where others failed. I was too chicken to try the screwdriver through the filter method.
@@Greg_Chock afraid of commitment?
30 years of rust belt auto tech experience mirrors your tests almost exactly. Sometimes, welding a new nut on top of whats left, or a sacrficial socket welded to whats left, (think locking lug nut) is what works best. Yard sales are good for those. Great vid !
Thanks!
I just bought two off market ignition coils for smaller dirt bikes that came in as duds, next one I got was a dud too and that was from a different vendor. Then I went to get another which was good, and thought "I'd love to buy a bunch of these and do reviews of what to buy and what to keep away from."
If ever you need a fairly cheap idea, I'd watch that one. Thanks for all the videos, they're always informative and have helped me personally for many a purchase now!
Thanks for the suggestion.
I am always impressed by the force the original U.S. made ViceGrips can put on *anything*.
Great point!
I don't think these Vise Grips were made in USA. Yeah no Irwin are Rice Grips. When is says. "The Original" it ain't. I'm not sure if Peterson ever made parrot beak pliers. I have them in American Tool. Which was the first outfit that bought the company.
It’s too bad they stopped making them
@@waterloo123100 Sold to Chyna
@@waterloo123100 yeah the old Peterson factory shut down last year. It was being run by Malco and they made Eagle Grips there. A pair cost over $50. Todd tested them and they were the best but not enough were willing to pay that much.
Would be neat to see a box fan comparison. I've been through a few of em and I think there's a lot of variability in that market that would make some stand out more than others. Brands like Hurricane and Lasko would be cool to see em go at it in a CFM, decibel, air speed, and wattage test!
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm box fan would be great
smaller fans would be nice also i keep going thru 6" desk fans 😅
I feel so blessed! My local hardware store sells 80% of the brands you tested !
That's great!
As always great informative tests, thank you sir! Love watching these!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I'm glad to see the Olsa wrenches did so well. I own the sae and metric sets. I feel like if they work once, they've paid for themselves, and they've worked at least once for me.
Thanks for the feedback.
That stanley locking adjustable wrench is great. I never even thought about using it on damaged bolts being that it’s an adjustable wrench, but I love it.
I’ve had it for probably 10 years now and it’s one of my go-to tools for field work
Thanks for sharing.
Why use it on damaged bolts before you damage them, amirite?
I love these videos. Hands down one of the best content creators on the internet.
Thanks so much!
Once again sir, you're a gentleman and a scholar.
Amazing video with a lot of high quality work and testing!! However, I’m just curious when testing the wrench at 7:20 would it have been at all possible to use a size smaller and tap it onto the bolt or was that not an option?
It would be awesome to see coolers. Best temp holding, best sealed from outside dirt and grime. Over all durability from being slid around asphalt and gravel or dropped out of a truck bed. Is yeti worth the money? arctic? Ozark trail? Igloo? Metal style Colmans that seem to be making an comeback? Would be cool to know as we roll into summer what are best options are for the 4th of July bbq!
Thanks for the suggestion.
There are channels that do this already, but I really want the Project Farm version!
I really appreciate the time and effort you put in your videos. Many thanks to you for sharing.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thank you for another enjoyable as well as informative vid! Take care man.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I imagine a regular pair of vise-grips would have out-performed all of those wrenches at a much lower price. When I have a rounded bolt head to deal with, regular vise grips are my first choice, as the bolt is already wrecked and needs to be replaced anyway. Another great video, Todd. Have a great Sunday👍
Thanks!
I agree. Vise grips are invaluable. Shame they’re made in China now.
@@I_SuperHiro_I The Malco Eagle grips are US made
@@I_SuperHiro_I I have a small and large pair I bought years and years ago which are made in USA. Been through hell and back, but still worth their weight in gold.
A vintage Petersen Vice Grip would probably outperform the "new" one but there are some other tool manufacturers who make locking pliers that might be better than the current "vice grip"
I'm actually about to buy one of these, so I'm really interested in seeing the results!
Awesome! Hope the video helps you make a selection
Rocket socket is the best saved me couple times
@@ProjectFarm It did. Just bought the Capri Tools. Thanks for your hard work and testing!
Great info! Thank you very much for the great work you do!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Another great video about important tools for those of us that actually "turn the wrenches" ourselves. One note of caution:...DO NOT TRY TO LISTEN TO THESE VIDEOS WITHOUT STRAPPING ON YOUR SEAT BELT OR YOU WILL HAVE A VERY ROUGH RIDE!! lol Great job!
Thanks!
I sometimes use a small pipe wrench similar to the magic wrench for rounded nuts/bolts. I believe if you have flipped the wrench over, it would have clamped on better. Thank you as always for all your hard work. ~ Chuck
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
He was using it properly. They do nothing backwards.
@@LegoDork Thanks. I use a similar, not the same, tool so there must be some differences.
I think its time to do an update to the AA rechargeable batteries since batteries frequently become more energy dense. It would be a fascinating comparison from older to newer as well!!!
Thanks for the suggestion.
The Channel Lock Nutbuster pliers have saved my butt multiple times. Between the hardened jaws and the shape of the jaws they are fantastic. When you have them oriented right the bottom jaw will cam the jaws tighter. They will absolutely mangle pipes and bolt heads.
Thanks for the feedback.
My Vise-Grip Locking wrench saved my butt one weekend working on a brake caliper with a severely frozen pin. It was the one tool I could get it to even budge, but eventually got it out and continued with the rebuild with having to buy a whole new caliper!
Thanks for sharing.
What a great and useful video! Half these tools I have never heard of before. Only question remaining is how did you torque down the fully rounded bolt? :P
He installed the bolt and then ground the edges off.
Thank you for check out our extractor wrench! 🔧🙌
You are welcome!
A great test. A lot of tools advertised I've seen are not tested in the real world. Your testing them is in real world situations.
Thanks!
Thanks again for the great video.
God bless you and your whole family.
Thanks so much!
Can you test them impact screwdrivers
I'll do it if there's enough interest. What brands would you like tested?
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-trojan
-m10
-Pittsburgh
Here are some but feel free to add more or do less because some are harder to get from where you are but "KING TONY" brand should be there. Hope to get an answer back from ya.
So I have a question. On the wrenches that 'there wasn't enough surface area on the rounded bolt' did you try going down a size to see if they would do anything? I'd be curious to see if that would make a difference.
Seems like kinda an oversight, obviously the bolt is no longer the same size it came in
As always thanksTodd! Great video with very useful information to those who will spend hard earned money on something to work on rounded nuts and bolts.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I no longer buy any tool without first checking to see if @ProjectFarm has tested it. I've also passed along information about tools and your channel to others. Thanks for the great testing!
My pleasure! Thanks for sharing the channel to others!
It would be great to have a showdown between the Japanese Vampliers (or Engineer) screw extractors and other premium brand pliers like Knipex.
Also, another idea could be to compare different food grade vacuum sealers and vacuum chambers. You can include water displacement method!
Thanks for the suggestions.
That was very well done and surprised me at how poorly some of the premium brands performed. I was partial to Snap-On but after seeing this, I would ask is the price worth it?
Thanks for the feedback.
I've been telling people for years that Snap-On in just a cult that takes your money, and you just get a cool brand name to brag about! I rarely buy their crap anymore, but I did keep the SO stuff that I already have.
Plus you can usually go straight to the manufacturer and get the same tool for 1/10th of the price! They usually get companies like Lisle, Lang, Capri, Trusty-Cook, Williams, etc.. to make their tools and then stamp their own name on it.
I've also had a lot of trouble with Snap-Ons customer service, and also their tools like to rust and bust too soon!
“Project Farm” keeping companies honest since 2017. Another stellar test. Thank you Sir.
You are welcome!
Thank you so much for this comparison! Got my rocket socket set and removed the transfer case mount bolt in seconds today.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing!
I'm curious how the Knipex pliers wrench and cobra pliers would do, although I suspect that'd be partially depended on which size you get.
Thanks for the video idea.
The Knipex cobras have gotten me out of a lot of jams.
I liked the idea of the DuraTech and actually bought an identical “Husky” branded wrench from Home Depot; I don’t think I’ve used it effectively a single time as like the other Husky adjustable wrenches I’ve used the adjustment just keeps opening up while you’re using it causing you to constantly have to re-tighten the wrenches every time you change positions. In a pinch it’s hard to beat a simple pair of Vise-Grips as they can looses and tighten things, and you can always replace a bolt/nut after words when you have access to better tools.
Love the videos as views are actually independent and as scientific as they need to be; this isn’t very common on RUclips were most other content providers are just about selling product or just can’t be honest as products are either cherry picked and/or provided for free.
Thank you very much! The positive feedback means a lot to me!!
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I have a Metrinch set from about 20-25 years ago that I bought at Sears on a black Friday sale. It has served me well.
Thanks for sharing.
Wow I just watched David vizards latest video and he is a huge fan of yours. What a achievement his is a absolute legend. Great job Todd keep up the work.
Thanks, will do!
Another fantastic video! No one does it like you, my man 💪🤩 here's a suggestion for a video: could you do tests on oil filters? If anyone could do it, you can!
Thank you for the video idea!
Todd It's been a while, how about a updated ceramic coating test? I feel like you could take the top 3 from the last video and compare them to the new stuff that is out. It seems like that field evolves faster than most people can keep up with it.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Breaking Taps has done research on this.
Thanks for another thorough review! That Maxpower looks a lot like the Bahco universal pipe wrench (although a bit less expensive), which I own, and it's a great addition to the tool box,
You are welcome!
Another great video 👍🏻, Thank You for all your Hard Work 👍🏻
Thanks and you are welcome!