Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! SK: amzn.to/3EyVfbK GearWrench: amzn.to/3MDfbwd Olsa: amzn.to/3eiheZS Jetech: amzn.to/3RTlsEI Jaeger: amzn.to/3MrvITS Tekton: amzn.to/3T8pxG4 DeWalt: amzn.to/3Cnx3pT Craftsman: amzn.to/3yzmaAd Williams: amzn.to/3SWeuQE Capri Tools: amzn.to/3RNmyC9 Greenlee: amzn.to/3MnucSp Wera: amzn.to/3rLiMOT Proto: amzn.to/3COUvOc Blue Point: Available at the Snap On Online Store
Your contribution to quality testing for tools has helped significantly. I work at Home Depot and I run departments that deal with these tools often, being able to use your tests as a resource has helped more people than you know. Thank you.
Fast talking and loads of words. Lots of precise measurements, many relevant tests. Your upload is just jam packed with all the crap I want to know with none of the waffle. I’m very impressed, you have deservedly earned a new subscriber and I will be telling the guys at work about your channel tomorrow 🙏👏👏
@ferritfez Welcome to the party. It’s very informative but very very expensive. I buy a tool EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch a Project Farm video 😂. One bank account LOVES you being the other HATES you. I spend a lot but I save even more.
I have the same Tekton wrenches in metric and standard. They work great and I've only broken one wrench. The best part is that you fill out a quick form and they mail you a replacement within a week or two. I was considering changing brands but apparently they're pretty good for the price! Thank you!
About three years ago I started to watch these channels when wanting to replace/upgrade my work tools, went with Tekton for the wrenches and sockets. No regrets. I even have duplicate sets for home use. The price, performance and no skip sets sold me.
@@midwestmind691 I've been wanting to get a set of flex head ratchet wrenches from Tekton, but all of their ratchet wrenches, even just the non-flex head ones have been out of stock everywhere for quite some time because of "supply chain constraints" according to their website. Maybe someday...
After going thru a couple sets of cheaper ratcheting wrenches, I settled on the SK X-frames. They felt like a solid wrench when compared to others and your (thorough as always!) testing shows that. You can find sets on sale for an average of about $25/wrench if you shop. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated!
@@ProjectFarm SK is going through I weird stage right now. They were bought a year ago and seem to be in limbo. I think I paid around $20 ea for my set right after they came out. Only issue with them is that they aren't reversible, so have to keep that in mind.
Great video! We need a round 2 of this! Milwaukee, Icon, Pittsburg, Snap On, Mac, Matco, Husky, Kobalt, stubby, flex etc. Thank you for all the effort you put into these!
They're generally not that different, all made in Taiwan... I think even the Wera in this test might be made in Taiwan, Wera often lies about this - like their individual sockets are made in taiwan but if you buy the set it's "made in CZ" - it's only packaged in CZ... same with the ratchets so I doubt the wrenches are made in CZ cause all European manufacturers outsource the ratcheting wrenches except for Gedore. Would be interesting to see how Gedore compares though.
Years ago, I purchased a big MetRinch combo kit, sockets and wrenches. What makes this kit different is that one wrench or socket will work on both metric and standard. I have never broken a single wrench or socket, nor have I ever striped a bolt, these tools grab the flat part instead of the corners and they simply never fail and they will put to shame any of these tools.
I have owned Metrinch tools since the 90's when I bought their 48 piece kit after seeing it on TV. I still use this set today and have only cracked one socket in all of those years. The ratchet still works fine. I also bought their big 76 piece kit years ago and use it occasionally as well.
I do appreciate showing the load failures of each style of wrench, I have mostly used Gearwrench and by the time I get to half of the failure load of my wrenches, I move onto something bigger or different for the job. When you break a tool it is mainly because you were improperly using it. Therefore why my gearwrenches have lasted for more than 10 years and still going strong. Gearwrench is the best bang for buck by far.
I jumped on the Tekton train when I wanted a set of sockets that did not have skips. they seem like great tools at a fair price. the warranty is super easy to use as well. are there better tools? sure, but at what price?
I got a set of gear wrenches with the hinging head box end. Use them on a daily basis, at work, as an auto tech. Great set which also goes from 8mm to 25mm. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
The gear wrench tools never fail to amaze me. They're about the cheapest tools you can get apart from harbor freight tools or similar, but always seem to do really well even compared to tools 10 times the price or more.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 yeah, the tekton was the weakest ratcheting wrench he tested. It also had 3.5x the back drag of the GearWrench. I believe the points table skews the results. Back drag and the box end strength of a ratchet should be of more value than many of the other factors.
Excessive taper on sockets or wrenches is a problem these days. Combine that with a limited depth flared cap bolt like you have in an oil pan and they are easily rounded off. I do not hesitate to bring off the taper of a socket when warranted. With these wrenches you are stuck with what they give you
“Things went from happy to snappy” literally made me laugh out loud. Excellent video and testing as always. Thank your for your dedication to a quality show.
Back drag and degree of turn are by FAR the most annoying thing to deal with when wrenching. Especially in tight spaces like an engine compartment. Great testing!
I say back drag and size of head. I don't mind a little worse degree of turn and will gladly make a few more swings if it means I can actually get the wrench onto the nut/bolt.
@@TDIETZ22 For sure. I've got the older USA Craftsman wrenches, and they're so fat their almost useless. I've definitely run into bag drag issues with them, and while their swing arc isn't great, if I can get them on, I'm happy. If the confines are so tight I can't get a ratchet/socket in there, I need all the clearance I can get.
I have had a SK ratchet set for over 12 years and love it. Well worth that extra cost for their tools. You Are getting a better product and also supporting local manufacturing. Thanks again for a great test video.
I've had a set of gear wrench ratcheting wrenches for about 15 years. Not a promechanic, just a home tinkerer that works on his own vehicles. They have been excellent, never had one break. They've made a lot of jobs, a lot easier!
You guys make some great tools! When I a lube tech for Hyundai I used a your metric wrench's everyday for a year 1 & 1/2 with no issues whatsoever. I recommend Olsa to any mechanic that's just coming into the trade as they're priced really good for the quality of the tools you're getting. Thank you guys!!
It's amazing, it took until 2018 for someone to do actual, reality based, functional, unbiased, and cleverly designed tool reviews and tests that are relevant to what "normal" craftsman/hobbyist/professionals will use. Very impressive
The best part of your reviews are the metrics data. Sometimes I'll just capture those graphs and print them out before I go shopping. Nice work as always.
As a heavy line tech for over 15 years, my snap on wrenches get much less use compared to my gearwrench wrenches. I can say from experience the price is the name. Gearwrench has never let me down. The snap ons have their place, but gearwrenches are amazing quality for the price and I have yet to break one. This test was great!
I'd be afraid to break a Snap On for the fear of having to replace a $10,000 wrench A $15 gamble to break the wrench or the bolt loose is a lot easier to stomach
@@Nick-bb4nk SnapOn charges a lot more for this type of wrench because they know they will break on a fairly regular basis. My SnapOn's break way more than the other brands, but the heads are much smaller, so the regular ones are not an option because they won't fit. With tools like this, sometimes its more important to make a weaker tool that will get the job done, as opposed to one that will win a torture test.
I've had a set of these Tekton wrenches for many years. They are simply excellent! I had one fail and Tejton sent me a warranty replacement. I highly recommend them. There are better, but for the money, I think they're the best.
what alot of your videos have shown me is that "Name Brand" does not always mean "Best". I am impressed with the Gearwrench performance for being as cheap as they are. being able to stand against Wera and Snapon while giving them a run for their money is extremely impressive. for us poorer folk, this gives me a better sense of faith in my cheaper tools
Wish that were true but a lot of his testing is invalid. He skips over certain questions like the types of metal. You are telling me that RUclips let's 1 guy that is truthful through the cracks? Anyone with a large subscriber base isn't for the customer but for his own personal gain
@@llamacebu216 Unless you keep using your tools in saltwater and absolutely must have stainless steel tools because everything else rusts away within a week, who cares about materials? It's the performance that counts. Good performance requires good materials, so no problem.
@@llamacebu216 Explain how the types of metal matter when he's testing *performance* and not which wrench lasts the longest left outside for five years.
PF, thanks for everything you do. As a former auto tech, I owned Gear Wrench, Blue Point, and SK ratcheting sets, all of them were very capable, but my favorite are the Sk, especially this giant 24-27mm combo wrench I used for chassis and suspension bolts you couldn't use a impact wrench.
My late-father was a huge SK user in his restoration shop and I inherited a large amount of SK when he passed. I have purchased many more SK tools over the years during all my hot rod building and in my opinion, they are some of the best out there. I'm still beating on 60 year old SK wrenches and they take all the abuse I can give.
@@ProjectFarm just thought you would like to know that I am getting spam from your channel similar to what I am getting from other RUclips channels something about a free price. Just thought you would like to know.
@@johnjaco5544 All SK tools were made in one of two factories in the US. I believe they have just one facility now in PA. They stand behind their products and I’ve used them for the last 15 years. Just as with all tool manufacturers, they produce some tools that are sufficient, some that are good and certain items that stand head and shoulders above the competition.
So glad the SK performed so well. They've been a bit behind in the development department. For the price being nearly as high as Snap On I'd like to see better performance on their other hand tools than I have seen in other videos. Thank you for these videos! Keep up the good work!
I’m surprised they performed well in these test. 3 of my SK Xframes box ends broke. Not a lot of torque either. They are also very wide and hard to get in tighter spot. I ended up selling them to a friend and went with Wright Grip. They don’t ratchet, but they are by far the best wrenches I own. I hope you have better luck with your SK’s than I did.
@@alainorozco8032 Dang! Hate to hear that! I've yet to have any issues with mine. I've had some pretty decent torque on mine, but I tend to reach for a standard combination wrench for stuck bolts. Maybe just some duds in the batch you got? I've heard those Wright Grips are very good as well!
@@youtuber5792 😉 Well, that makes one of us! I'd never even heard of Wright Grip brand, until 45 seconds ago when I read these 2 posts. In 1986-87, I worked part time at "US General Hardware", which was a shopping mall hardware chain(defunct for over 30 years now), who had a whole section devoted to SK hand tools. That was back in the day when Milwaukee Tools had a no-questions-asked lifetime replacement warranty on ALL of their tools. They were the only brand who used to do that. At US General Hardware, we were told from day 1 that if someone came into the store with a Milwaukee tool that they were unhappy with for any reason, we were to automatically give them the newest equivalent to the model they were handing in! NO other power tool brands had an automatic replacement warranty like that. So, if a Makita or Porter Cable owner came in with a tool they didn't like, they were shite out of luck! If their tool was broken, they'd have to deal with the manufacturer. BTW, there was no such thing as DeWalt power tools in the 80s(at least in the Delaware valley).
I can say I feel very good and confident with my Tekton brand for their cost and how many tools and sockets you get, thanks for being around Project Farm, you're doing the labor world a service like no other!
43 years Auto Body... I bought all SK wrenches sets and socket sets 1/4 3/8 1/2 Met and Stan back in the early 1990s been super happy with them.... now I’m going to pickup the SK gear wrenches.... Thanks for the testing
I've been in love with the Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches when I worked at a small auto shop! They swore by them and we never had one fail! I'm glad to finally see how good they performed in your testing! The Tekton wrench performed great too!
I notice a bit of difference in the new gear wrenchs compared to the ones I bought in the late nineties when they first came out. Those original ones are REALLY tough. I've had a 6 foot cheater bar on them and they never gave up. Probably made much cheaper today.
I have to agree with you. The Gearwrnch stamping on the wrench shaft is less crisp then the 20 plus year old versions plus they are a bit slimmer. I still use them regularly along with my ancient USA made conventional Snap-on, S-K and Craftsman
I honestly feel that for my very limited use when and if I need them the GW have struck a really nice cord between price and performance every time. I don't mind them being a little weaker in some areas when they just collect dust half of the time!
I’ve got 90 tooth Gearwrenches. They’re great but I can’t get a good 17mm. Their die for the open end must be bad because they’ve got divots and won’t grip a 17mm bolt head. Found several with the same issue.
I bought my Gear Wrench set in an emergency but I've been happy with it. Nice balance between price and performance. Great vid as always @Project Farm!
After a 48 year career of buying nothing but Snap-On tools I needed another tool box for a job site. I did a personal deep dive on all those tool brands for my new tool box. For the screw drivers, wrenches & socket sets... I settled on Tekton & have not been disappointed. The tools along with the fit & finish are great... not to mention the price point. Your testing confirmed my choice was the correct one. Thanks for your videos... I watch the great majority of them.
Great well thought out review as always. One thing I think is worth pointing out, on a straight wrench having a reverse lever is a convenience feature (the wrench can always be flipped over) . On an angled wrench, a reverse lever is required because flipping the wrench changes where the handle swings.
I think I'd pick the Tekton as well. I also like that the Tekton has a 6 point box end rather than a 12 like the Craftsman. I would normally favor the Craftsman mostly due to product loyalty from back in the day when they were made here in the states. It's unfortunate that they aren't but as we've seen with the SK brand that Made in USA stuff is several times more expensive in this case. Even though it came out on top overall. It's good to see that the quality is still there.
A lot of the Craftsman stuff still isn't, but a few years ago they came under new management and are (or were, last I looked) starting to make more items in the US again. If I recall, the issue they were running into was finding good places for factories, and then finding enough employees for those factories.
Love your comparison vids. My Gearwrench set is almost a decade old and I'm not sure how much the inner design has changed. But they've seen use every day since I bought them. No failures yet. i also don't use ratcheting tools for heavy torque if i can help it. Mine were a little more expensive at about $10ea for a set of 8mm-18mm. I've used more expensive sets like craftsman and snap on and I'm satisfied with the gearwrench set.
Thank you for your work testing these tools. You almost always change what I think I knew about a favorite brand and show me I’m often overpaying. Good work.
You’re one of the few RUclipsrs that makes me excited when I see a new upload. Even if I never plan to buy or use the tool type you’re testing, I watch it anyway. Thanks for all you do!
I'm glad GearWrench did so well in these tests! I have used them for quite a while, and while I have definitely broken a few, it doesn't really hurt that much to just buy another one verses something like a Blue Point or SK. Great testing!
I had a set of gear wrenches when they first came out, but someone like them too and disappeared! And i also bought a harbor Freight brand metric set and those to left me! But Now I'm in a different neighborhood. And you provided me with information and savings! Thank you for all you do!
This video is great - I especially appreciate the "working arc swing v slop" test you devised to determine the number of passes required to make the 360 degree turn. What a great idea!
Please be carefull and make sure they dont slip off the bolts your tightening or undoing, as when they slip off and the back of your hand goes into some metal part of the engine, tearing off skin is really painfull, especially if the engine is really oil'ly..... its worth your skin to buy a better product that dosent so eaisily slips off mildly rusty bolts..... take care of your health and spend that little extra...... you will thank me every time you work and dont tear your hands open.....
It is worth noting that in his test of the Wera open end, the wrench is positioned wrong. The hardened plate on the Wera is supposed to be to the outside, where he had it on the inside. The double geometry of the wrench allows the plate to act as a 'stop' so the wrench won't slip past the nut, or in the second position, it allows the hardened plate teeth to have extra grip on the nut. There are quite a few 'how to use' videos for the Joker series...or any of the innovative Wera tool designs. So, when used properly, it prevents what the test showed as a flaw. The hardened plates are also replaceable if you ever manage to wear them out.
They are great wrench’s and have the added feature of being able to hold a nut for an install. I also consider them a specialty wrench, if I need to break something free I’ll always go for a 6 point closed wrench, same with a 6 point socket and breaker bar. So no concerns with not being at the top of the list for a lot of this testing, rather which one does great and is a pleasure to use.
I have a set of Blackhawk wrenches and a set of gearwrench ratcheting wrenches and really like their performance. They were very affordable and suit my needs well. Even though I do enjoy my Wera tools.
As a mechanic and do it yourselfer, glad to see Tekton on here, bought some many years ago at only one place available to give them a try, been happy with their performance per price ratio and they look good too. Wish you could find them at more places.
Thank you for all of your hard work. You provide alot if valuable data to us average joes. Large companies have testing departments for this stuff. You make it available to everyone.
I have a few of the Wera Jokers and they're pretty amazing for the specific niche features provided by the funky open end. Being able to slip the open end over a nut on allthread straight on vs only 15° one way or the other has been a gamechanger, and the ability to hold a nut in the open jaw is quite nice. That feature also lets you put downward pressure on a nut or bolt, which can sometimes be a challenge to do with even a socket or nutdriver because of the extra depth.
You can almost feel the Wera design philosophy through the video: "if you're putting on that much torque, it is the wrong tool for the job!" They make great precise tools, but not super-strong-for-knuckle-draggers tough.
Everyone rightfully compliments your test designs (damn, are you creative!), but I'm super appreciative that you test things that nobody ever really thinks of until they buy a tool and go "huh, that's annoying." Like back drag, for example. Absolutely love your videos!
Tekton customer service is top notch also. They are truly a company that stands behind their tools (I will admit I've purchased all of them from their website so maybe that makes it easier in terms of order verification).
I love tekton, I got their no skip combo wrench set when they went on sale 2 yrs ago on Christmas. They laser etched my name into every wrench. Amazing quality tools
I'm here because Tekton has a notice on their website that they will not be offering sets of wrenches until they find someone new to make them. So now what??.... haha
Why would he say he definitely would get the tektons, when gearwrench is a better value and wrench overall? He didn't even test the 90 tooth gearwrench which would have put it even higher overall.
@@someguy7863 as someone who bought both, the GW is no where near as nice as the Tekton, the Tekton has no bs lifetime warranty and far better ratchet action. having more teeth means nothing if the action is sloppy.
One thing missing from this test is FOD. Example: getting dirty oil or sandy gunk on the ratcheting end. I have a set of the Tekton and overall it's decent but dirt can easily get into the ratcheting end and ruin it. This has happened to a few of mine now and it's loose enough to get in easily but is very difficult to clean out. A note on the jokers, they are more designed for tight spaces and less for brute force. I think I should try a set of the gear wrench brand to replace my ruined Tekton set. The only Gear wrench brand set I have is a tap and die set and I think it has been well worth the money. I and about 3 million other people really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work and tell cousin Eddie we says hi.
Awesome test! It's also nice to see S-K making a comeback in the field of US made tools. I have a couple of S-K socket sets, one that's nearly 100 years old, and they are very well made.
I bought the gearwrench 5 piece set after watching this video. Even though there’s other wrenches that are probably better, the GW is a pretty good value. Especially since it’s a tool I don’t plan on using a lot. Maybe down the road I’ll get a larger set.
I did the same thing with their large metric set. I cringe when people try to break a bolt loose with the ratchet end. If you don't abuse it, it'll last a while.
The time and effort you put into these test is absolutely amazing, I'm not sure some people realize what's involved putting all this together.... Thanks for sharing
Glad to see this test. Seems like gear wrench is offering a pretty good value on a lot of their tools. One subjective test that would be nice to see on these wrenches and ratchets is how comfortable they are if you have to lean on them to get a bolt to break loose. Maybe compare the thickness of the handles. I also would have liked to see Kobalt on there because they usually have good sales on their ratcheting wrench sets around Black Friday.
I know you kind of covered this in an older video. However, your newer test procedures and editing is just better now from all of your experience at this point. Could you do an updated video on fuel injector cleaners, including using things like ATF? Thanks in advance!
Video idea: Best clear/other packing tape? Similar to the best duct tape tests you've done in the past. That'd help lots of people know which is the best for the holiday season or sending packages in general. Great video as always!
If you really want clear tape that will take a ton of abuse, they make book repair tape, or outdoor repair tape. I feel like even with regular packing tape the failure point is the rest of the packaging material though >
@@Wooble57 I agree, most of the common brands would be more than sufficient. I guess I meant more of from a cost/performance viewpoint if Scotch is really the golden or if Duck, Amazon Basics, etc are all the same and buying name brand is just a waste of money. That being said, I wouldn't mind seeing an abrasion test with dragging taped up packages with weights in them behind the Farmabago or something hilarious at the end to see how things hold up! 😆
@@ProjectFarm The main differences with non paper tape is wether it is pp or pvc in material and weather the glue is hotmelt, acrylate or natural rubber glue. The combination of these factors decides on what it is suited for. Sadly there is a lot of tape beeing sold to consumers without specifications, so that it is easy to buy the wrong tape for the intended purpose. When You make a test it would be good to make it show the different possible types and their use, thus enabling people to make better choices!
As a mechanic I've had more Gearwrenchs failed me time and time again than any other brand the sk has been prone to breaking excessively. I would agree the tekton is a good wrench but I would like to see some better brands like snap-on matco cornwell mac ect done in these test as well as mountain wrenches and dynamic tools. Thank you Todd great job
@@evictioncarpentry2628 you probably better check your facts you literally are wrong and that's why us mechanics are always fixing your problems because you aren't smart enough to do them right. Professionals take pride in their work and care about their reputation unlike armchair qbs on the internet. I invite you to watch torque test channels vid that does use these wrenches also making quality tools out for good tool steel and forging methods is does make a difference especially over time not for breaking tools.
Do you think you could make a website, with all your data sheets, so that people can go there, and look up wrenches, tape, zipties, etc... all the things you have tested, and have an invaluable tool for making purchases that is easy to look up? I love your videos, they have been an immense help! keep up the great work!
☑️ Yeah, I think thats a great idea. It would be very helpful and convenient to be able to access specific data on specific tools, without having to go back and re-watch entire videos. But, I'd suggest that he develop a "premium account" option for a small fee, and offer his premium members access to the data you mentioned as a bonus for joining. He definitely deserves to be compensated for the incredible effort and resources he puts into producing these test videos, and I think maybe that would help out.
@@travisvanalst4698 Man is making bank off his youtube videos. Im sure he could make a free website and put his already made data sheets and links to his videos. Im sure he could run a few ads on there. Almost like every other free informative website. You dont always need to get smart and say people should pay. theyre doing enough buy watching and subscribing
If you are going to do something like that, then you should gave a patreon page where paying members gave access to the data. That way at least you get some payback for all of your hard work.
I've been using the gear wrench flex head set professionally for 11 years now and all of them still work fine, they are my only non snap-on or blue point wrenches, been extremely impressed by them, only downside is, a lot of the chrome is falling off and they are unsafe to use without glove or they will cut you, I need to replace them lol.
For my specific job, my company buys 20 to 30 9/16" ratcheting wrenches every year for our job boxes. I've found Home Depot's Husky simple straight ratcheting wrench is the best among all I've used. Skinniest box head and fails less often than Kobalt, GearWrench and others. I'd love to see you do another episode with more brands easily available at big box stores like Husky and Kobalt. Thanks again for the great video!
I'd love to see a video compiling all the best value tools! I like rooting for an underdog and love seeing when a cheap tool really outclasses its more expensive competitors.
or an online list of tools tested, and which tools won, for quick reference, for when we're standing in front of the tool section in Lowes and need to know which one to buy without having to look up youtube videos.
I've got a Tekton set for my field box and they've been awesome and I've thinking of picking up a set of Wera wrenches for my home box since I do more delicate work around the house, definitely gonna pick up a set when I have the money. Awesome video as always
Hello from Romania! Many of my tool purchases are done based on your reviews. I'm always amazed by the thought process behind all this testing. I would love to see at some point maybe a behind the scenes, maybe a live video with Q and A. Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm I am sure everyone would love to see what happens with all the tools you are testing after you are done. You must have so many tools around your shop. How do you plan all this? Definitely a behind the scenes would be amazing!
@@ProjectFarm Have people send you questions maybe in a google form, or maybe on the community tab on the channel and address them in a live, or a behind the scenes, maybe similar to what Adam Savage is doing.
I buy tools as I need them, but try to buy quality products. These videos are great for helping the viewer decide what price vs quality decision makes the most sense for them. As you ask for video suggestions, have you thought about doing a video on hammers? They are one of the basic tools everyone should own at least one of, but even for something basic like basic rip claw or curved claw hammer it's hard to find good information.
I have an entire set of Tekton wrenches and they've been great. Good fit on the fasteners and very durable for a good price. While they aren't generally in stores, their online warranty support is excellent. Just had to warranty a chipped flathead screwdriver (that was used as a pry bar).
@marcuscook5145 May i ask please, will you be telling them the truth (that you used a screwdriver as a pry-bar or will you be lieing to them?) as i have baught alot of snap-on tools in the past, and doing this invalidates their "lifetime guarantee".......
A few years back I got a set of Craftsmen, with clearance and sell price I ended up paying $50 for a 13 piece set ( they finished about 5th or 6th ) so I'm pretty happy they weren't at the bottom of the test! I'm always intrigued by the tests you come up with for different tools, always geared toward the tool itself. Really appreciate the effort, I don't buy anything until I check to see if you've tested it first.
@@andrew42000 Unfortunately no, I checked and they were not the USA made ones, I knew it was a little after the change ( they were producing both before they even announced it) the good thing is its actually a 20 piece set, Metric and standard, I forgot I had seperated the smaller ones in a different box because of room. while I got most of my Craftsmen tools starting in 1975 - 1995 of course I've picked up a few more here and there. I probably would've bought a few more tools earlier if I thought they would go overseas.
Since I live in the rustbelt, those GearWrench wrenches #2 look like they perform well on rusty bolts and being true to size fit for the relative low price. I am buying those, thank you for these real world test. I mean only the SK are the best #1 but look at the price! 66 verses 4 per wrench.
Amazing tool test video as always! If you test more of these wrenches, I’d be curious to see how the 90T gearwrench that they include in the mechanic’s tool sets performs. Another Flexhead ratcheting wrench video would be awesome!
Great video as always! If you do a round 2, I’d like to see Husky, Kobalt, and Pittsburgh tested. I’ve had the Husky and Kobalt set for a couple years. The Husky ratchet wrenches have survived numerous instances where I’ve had to use a floorjack on the wrench to break a bolt free.
Great video! I just bought a Gearwrench set but their reversible spanners. The price is just unbeatable. As a German engineer I like European tools. I already have a Wera Joker set. I am surprised they under performed that badly! I also don't like it that they are straight spanners and don't have an offset (Gearwrench has 15 degrees). Keep up the great work (and displaying the metric values)!!
The wera tools seem to cool with very neat features. It's cool to see them getting tested! SK was very impressive overall. I liked seeing the greenlee do relatively decent yoo since they are a local company!
I've had a set of the Gearwrench tools for about ten years, and for the money, I think they are great. I'm not a professional mechanic, so I don't use them that often, but I'm very much a DIY'er, and I think they are a great value...
Well now, that Tekton set with the 6 point hex definitely needs to get added to my toolbox. I've been keeping track of which wrenches I use the most and it seems 10-13-15-19 are the most often used on the vehicles we have. Might see about getting those four sizes and then picking up a full set (8-19mm, no skips) of the Gearwrenches just to have. All four of those Tektons will cost what one S-K does. I don't use my ratcheting wrenches for breaking loose fasteners so the breaking test loss won't affect my usage of it. Anything over 120 foot pounds I'd just as well use impact sockets for.
I bought a half lenth stubby 10mm Gearwrench when they first came out, and it's been one of my top performers as a mechanic. The quality of the Gearwrench brand has dropped significantly, but so has the price. I'm still fairly happy with them as a cheaper travel set of tools. But that 10mm stubby never leaves my sight lol.
Good information...I'd also go with the Tekton choice. Wish you could have included the Pittsburgh (Harbor Freight) brand in the comparison...would have been interesting to see how it fared.
Once again an awesome tool test! The market of this type of wrenches are huge, so a V2 video would be much appreciated. My Bahco ratcheting wrenches has held up really well with a lot of abuse, so had been fun to se how they had performed in your test.
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Your contribution to quality testing for tools has helped significantly. I work at Home Depot and I run departments that deal with these tools often, being able to use your tests as a resource has helped more people than you know. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
Yes they help tremendously
I work at Lowes. Homeless Despot employees think they better than us 🥺
won't take long before manufacturers update their packaging with "Best value in Project Farm test"
Sounds like you need to expense a Patreon subscription.
If you use stuff, break stuff, fix stuff or buy stuff, this channel is possibly the best resource on the planet.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm No, Thank you! Your channel on the plane of Paul Harrell, Smarter Everyday and nearly Veritasium status!
Facts
It never ceases to amaze me how imaginative, thorough, scientific and most of all practical your tests are.
Thank you!
This is where you come before deciding to purchase any tools.
Fast talking and loads of words. Lots of precise measurements, many relevant tests. Your upload is just jam packed with all the crap I want to know with none of the waffle. I’m very impressed, you have deservedly earned a new subscriber and I will be telling the guys at work about your channel tomorrow 🙏👏👏
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@ferritfez
Welcome to the party.
It’s very informative but very very expensive.
I buy a tool EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch a Project Farm video 😂.
One bank account LOVES you being the other HATES you. I spend a lot but I save even more.
I have the same Tekton wrenches in metric and standard. They work great and I've only broken one wrench. The best part is that you fill out a quick form and they mail you a replacement within a week or two. I was considering changing brands but apparently they're pretty good for the price! Thank you!
About three years ago I started to watch these channels when wanting to replace/upgrade my work tools, went with Tekton for the wrenches and sockets. No regrets. I even have duplicate sets for home use. The price, performance and no skip sets sold me.
@@midwestmind691 I've been wanting to get a set of flex head ratchet wrenches from Tekton, but all of their ratchet wrenches, even just the non-flex head ones have been out of stock everywhere for quite some time because of "supply chain constraints" according to their website. Maybe someday...
After going thru a couple sets of cheaper ratcheting wrenches, I settled on the SK X-frames. They felt like a solid wrench when compared to others and your (thorough as always!) testing shows that. You can find sets on sale for an average of about $25/wrench if you shop. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated!
The only sk x frame I own is the 10mm and 14mm.
Love my X Frames.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm SK is going through I weird stage right now. They were bought a year ago and seem to be in limbo. I think I paid around $20 ea for my set right after they came out. Only issue with them is that they aren't reversible, so have to keep that in mind.
Love my SK tools
Great video! We need a round 2 of this! Milwaukee, Icon, Pittsburg, Snap On, Mac, Matco, Husky, Kobalt, stubby, flex etc. Thank you for all the effort you put into these!
Yess. I requested to include Milwaukee on a video on ratcheting wrenches. Hopefully there is a round two
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion for round 2.
They're generally not that different, all made in Taiwan... I think even the Wera in this test might be made in Taiwan, Wera often lies about this - like their individual sockets are made in taiwan but if you buy the set it's "made in CZ" - it's only packaged in CZ... same with the ratchets so I doubt the wrenches are made in CZ cause all European manufacturers outsource the ratcheting wrenches except for Gedore. Would be interesting to see how Gedore compares though.
Yes, throw Husky in there please
Include Channellock
Years ago, I purchased a big MetRinch combo kit, sockets and wrenches.
What makes this kit different is that one wrench or socket will work on both metric and standard.
I have never broken a single wrench or socket, nor have I ever striped a bolt, these tools grab the flat part instead of the corners and they simply never fail and they will put to shame any of these tools.
Thanks for sharing.
I have owned Metrinch tools since the 90's when I bought their 48 piece kit after seeing it on TV. I still use this set today and have only cracked one socket in all of those years. The ratchet still works fine. I also bought their big 76 piece kit years ago and use it occasionally as well.
Thanks for all you do Project Farm! It’s gotta be a lot of work but you are appreciated!
You bet!
I do appreciate showing the load failures of each style of wrench, I have mostly used Gearwrench and by the time I get to half of the failure load of my wrenches, I move onto something bigger or different for the job. When you break a tool it is mainly because you were improperly using it. Therefore why my gearwrenches have lasted for more than 10 years and still going strong. Gearwrench is the best bang for buck by far.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
First one to answer correctly!
I can't imagine putting 500+ lbs on a ratcheting combo wrench.
As the kids used to say, word.
I'm noticing more and more that the Tekton brand is really starting to become an all around viable competitor to the big guys.
I jumped on the Tekton train when I wanted a set of sockets that did not have skips. they seem like great tools at a fair price. the warranty is super easy to use as well.
are there better tools? sure, but at what price?
tekton also is sponsoring offroaders now.
I use them everyday industrially and they hold up really well , good quality for price
Thanks for sharing.
Sadly, the ratcheting wrench sets at Tekton have been out of stock for months because of supply chain issues. I have been waiting for them.
I got a set of gear wrenches with the hinging head box end. Use them on a daily basis, at work, as an auto tech. Great set which also goes from 8mm to 25mm. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
The gear wrench tools never fail to amaze me. They're about the cheapest tools you can get apart from harbor freight tools or similar, but always seem to do really well even compared to tools 10 times the price or more.
Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm Why do you prefer Tekton over Gearwrench? Taiwan vs. China?
I agree. Big fan of my Gearwrench tools.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 yeah, the tekton was the weakest ratcheting wrench he tested. It also had 3.5x the back drag of the GearWrench.
I believe the points table skews the results. Back drag and the box end strength of a ratchet should be of more value than many of the other factors.
Excessive taper on sockets or wrenches is a problem these days. Combine that with a limited depth flared cap bolt like you have in an oil pan and they are easily rounded off. I do not hesitate to bring off the taper of a socket when warranted. With these wrenches you are stuck with what they give you
I am thoroughly addicted to watching your tests. I love the processes you use. Very on point for “marketing words” vs “real user experience”
Thanks so much!
“Things went from happy to snappy” literally made me laugh out loud. Excellent video and testing as always. Thank your for your dedication to a quality show.
That was my favorite line of the video also. To be honest I'll probably be stealing it. :)
My pleasure!
Im waiting for the "sounds like my ex girlfriend/wife" comments lol
@@adamradley4407 I also liked the line. The shooting sparks were also quite fun.
How about "...claims their wrenches are made of premium, unbreakable steel... and the wrench breaks at 514lbs" haha
God bless you bro. I find myself looking at old comparisons just for the heck of it. Thanks for all your hard work 🚜
Thanks and you are welcome!
Back drag and degree of turn are by FAR the most annoying thing to deal with when wrenching. Especially in tight spaces like an engine compartment. Great testing!
Thanks!
I say back drag and size of head. I don't mind a little worse degree of turn and will gladly make a few more swings if it means I can actually get the wrench onto the nut/bolt.
@@Keifsanderson fair assessment as well. I've used some ratchets where the degree of turns were really bad. Junk
Back drag for sure one thing that bothers me is why have a 12 point when the head ratchets? I'd rather have less chance of rounding the bolt.
@@TDIETZ22 For sure. I've got the older USA Craftsman wrenches, and they're so fat their almost useless. I've definitely run into bag drag issues with them, and while their swing arc isn't great, if I can get them on, I'm happy. If the confines are so tight I can't get a ratchet/socket in there, I need all the clearance I can get.
I have had a SK ratchet set for over 12 years and love it. Well worth that extra cost for their tools. You Are getting a better product and also supporting local manufacturing. Thanks again for a great test video.
I have had a SK ratchet set for over 40 years. It's OK.
it cost way to much
@@BeautifulAngelBlossom The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
You have spoken like two wise men... @@1pcfred
@@1pcfred not trying to age you but your set is older than I am. SK for life.
I've had a set of gear wrench ratcheting wrenches for about 15 years. Not a promechanic, just a home tinkerer that works on his own vehicles. They have been excellent, never had one break. They've made a lot of jobs, a lot easier!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for checking out our wrench set! 🙏
You are welcome!
You guys make some great tools! When I a lube tech for Hyundai I used a your metric wrench's everyday for a year 1 & 1/2 with no issues whatsoever. I recommend Olsa to any mechanic that's just coming into the trade as they're priced really good for the quality of the tools you're getting. Thank you guys!!
It's amazing, it took until 2018 for someone to do actual, reality based, functional, unbiased, and cleverly designed tool reviews and tests that are relevant to what "normal" craftsman/hobbyist/professionals will use. Very impressive
Thanks!
As a testimonial to your influence, I immediatly went to Tekton's website and found that they are now sold out of all ratcheting wrenches. Keep it up!
That's fast! Great wrench for the price!
They've been having supply troubles with them for some time because of the pandemic
The best part of your reviews are the metrics data. Sometimes I'll just capture those graphs and print them out before I go shopping. Nice work as always.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
As a heavy line tech for over 15 years, my snap on wrenches get much less use compared to my gearwrench wrenches. I can say from experience the price is the name. Gearwrench has never let me down. The snap ons have their place, but gearwrenches are amazing quality for the price and I have yet to break one. This test was great!
I'd be afraid to break a Snap On for the fear of having to replace a $10,000 wrench
A $15 gamble to break the wrench or the bolt loose is a lot easier to stomach
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
@@Nick-bb4nk snap on offers warranty, so worry no more lol
gearwrench isn't near Snap On quality and they're bulky compared to Snap On which does hurt doing work in confined spaces
@@Nick-bb4nk SnapOn charges a lot more for this type of wrench because they know they will break on a fairly regular basis. My SnapOn's break way more than the other brands, but the heads are much smaller, so the regular ones are not an option because they won't fit. With tools like this, sometimes its more important to make a weaker tool that will get the job done, as opposed to one that will win a torture test.
Thank you for always putting out quality comparisons and content. I look forward to your videos weekly for the past several years.
My pleasure!
Gotta say I've been really impressed by my GearWrench wrenches so far.
Great feedback on the GearWrench! Thank you
I've had a set of these Tekton wrenches for many years. They are simply excellent! I had one fail and Tejton sent me a warranty replacement. I highly recommend them. There are better, but for the money, I think they're the best.
what alot of your videos have shown me is that "Name Brand" does not always mean "Best". I am impressed with the Gearwrench performance for being as cheap as they are. being able to stand against Wera and Snapon while giving them a run for their money is extremely impressive. for us poorer folk, this gives me a better sense of faith in my cheaper tools
Wish that were true but a lot of his testing is invalid. He skips over certain questions like the types of metal. You are telling me that RUclips let's 1 guy that is truthful through the cracks? Anyone with a large subscriber base isn't for the customer but for his own personal gain
@@llamacebu216 It is not as nefarious as you imagine. Being cautious is borderline paranoia. If you cross the border you lose. 😁
How does knowing what type of metal it's made out of determine different results?🤔 It doesn't....
@@llamacebu216 Unless you keep using your tools in saltwater and absolutely must have stainless steel tools because everything else rusts away within a week, who cares about materials? It's the performance that counts. Good performance requires good materials, so no problem.
@@llamacebu216 Explain how the types of metal matter when he's testing *performance* and not which wrench lasts the longest left outside for five years.
PF, thanks for everything you do. As a former auto tech, I owned Gear Wrench, Blue Point, and SK ratcheting sets, all of them were very capable, but my favorite are the Sk, especially this giant 24-27mm combo wrench I used for chassis and suspension bolts you couldn't use a impact wrench.
You are welcome!
Wrenching on BMW E38/E39? I can see that.
@@toomanyuserids Close, was a Mercedes tech.
My late-father was a huge SK user in his restoration shop and I inherited a large amount of SK when he passed. I have purchased many more SK tools over the years during all my hot rod building and in my opinion, they are some of the best out there. I'm still beating on 60 year old SK wrenches and they take all the abuse I can give.
Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm just thought you would like to know that I am getting spam from your channel similar to what I am getting from other RUclips channels something about a free price. Just thought you would like to know.
@@HotRod-wv4vm That's every RUclips channels every single day. Those Indian scammers are getting out of hands
SK tools were a good brand But these days look where they are made out. They are not the same tools as they used to be
@@johnjaco5544 All SK tools were made in one of two factories in the US. I believe they have just one facility now in PA. They stand behind their products and I’ve used them for the last 15 years. Just as with all tool manufacturers, they produce some tools that are sufficient, some that are good and certain items that stand head and shoulders above the competition.
So glad the SK performed so well. They've been a bit behind in the development department. For the price being nearly as high as Snap On I'd like to see better performance on their other hand tools than I have seen in other videos. Thank you for these videos! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
I’m surprised they performed well in these test. 3 of my SK Xframes box ends broke. Not a lot of torque either. They are also very wide and hard to get in tighter spot. I ended up selling them to a friend and went with Wright Grip. They don’t ratchet, but they are by far the best wrenches I own. I hope you have better luck with your SK’s than I did.
@@alainorozco8032 Dang! Hate to hear that! I've yet to have any issues with mine. I've had some pretty decent torque on mine, but I tend to reach for a standard combination wrench for stuck bolts. Maybe just some duds in the batch you got? I've heard those Wright Grips are very good as well!
@@youtuber5792
😉 Well, that makes one of us! I'd never even heard of Wright Grip brand, until 45 seconds ago when I read these 2 posts. In 1986-87, I worked part time at "US General Hardware", which was a shopping mall hardware chain(defunct for over 30 years now), who had a whole section devoted to SK hand tools.
That was back in the day when Milwaukee Tools had a no-questions-asked lifetime replacement warranty on ALL of their tools. They were the only brand who used to do that. At US General Hardware, we were told from day 1 that if someone came into the store with a Milwaukee tool that they were unhappy with for any reason, we were to automatically give them the newest equivalent to the model they were handing in!
NO other power tool brands had an automatic replacement warranty like that. So, if a Makita or Porter Cable owner came in with a tool they didn't like, they were shite out of luck! If their tool was broken, they'd have to deal with the manufacturer.
BTW, there was no such thing as DeWalt power tools in the 80s(at least in the Delaware valley).
Shame SK is now made in China. They were a good value as far as professional level tools go
I've watched this channel for years. I've based many purchases based on these no nonsense testing.
So thanks for all your hard work Project Farm.
You are welcome!
I can say I feel very good and confident with my Tekton brand for their cost and how many tools and sockets you get, thanks for being around Project Farm, you're doing the labor world a service like no other!
Thanks!
tekton is best for sockets too!
I've been looking at buying a new set of these ratchet spanners. Your video comes right on time! Thanks a lot for your continued hard work.
My pleasure!
Haha this happens to me as well with PF!
43 years Auto Body... I bought all SK wrenches sets and socket sets 1/4 3/8 1/2 Met and Stan back in the early 1990s been super happy with them.... now I’m going to pickup the SK gear wrenches.... Thanks for the testing
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I've been in love with the Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches when I worked at a small auto shop! They swore by them and we never had one fail! I'm glad to finally see how good they performed in your testing! The Tekton wrench performed great too!
Thank you for the feedback!
Likewise. Go gearwrench!
@@ProjectFarm Always!
I’ve had a set for a little over two years and they’ve been holding up great! Definitely My go to wrench
I notice a bit of difference in the new gear wrenchs compared to the ones I bought in the late nineties when they first came out. Those original ones are REALLY tough. I've had a 6 foot cheater bar on them and they never gave up. Probably made much cheaper today.
I have to agree with you. The Gearwrnch stamping on the wrench shaft is less crisp then the 20 plus year old versions plus they are a bit slimmer. I still use them regularly along with my ancient USA made conventional Snap-on, S-K and Craftsman
Thanks for sharing.
I honestly feel that for my very limited use when and if I need them the GW have struck a really nice cord between price and performance every time. I don't mind them being a little weaker in some areas when they just collect dust half of the time!
Same here, I’ve had a full set for almost 20 years and never had an issue.
I’ve got 90 tooth Gearwrenches. They’re great but I can’t get a good 17mm. Their die for the open end must be bad because they’ve got divots and won’t grip a 17mm bolt head. Found several with the same issue.
I bought my Gear Wrench set in an emergency but I've been happy with it. Nice balance between price and performance. Great vid as always @Project Farm!
Thanks!
After a 48 year career of buying nothing but Snap-On tools I needed another tool box for a job site. I did a personal deep dive on all those tool brands for my new tool box. For the screw drivers, wrenches & socket sets... I settled on Tekton & have not been disappointed. The tools along with the fit & finish are great... not to mention the price point. Your testing confirmed my choice was the correct one. Thanks for your videos... I watch the great majority of them.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great well thought out review as always. One thing I think is worth pointing out, on a straight wrench having a reverse lever is a convenience feature (the wrench can always be flipped over) . On an angled wrench, a reverse lever is required because flipping the wrench changes where the handle swings.
I think I'd pick the Tekton as well. I also like that the Tekton has a 6 point box end rather than a 12 like the Craftsman. I would normally favor the Craftsman mostly due to product loyalty from back in the day when they were made here in the states. It's unfortunate that they aren't but as we've seen with the SK brand that Made in USA stuff is several times more expensive in this case. Even though it came out on top overall. It's good to see that the quality is still there.
A lot of made in USA stuff is junk nowadays. Be careful not to use it as an indicator of quality.
A lot of the Craftsman stuff still isn't, but a few years ago they came under new management and are (or were, last I looked) starting to make more items in the US again. If I recall, the issue they were running into was finding good places for factories, and then finding enough employees for those factories.
Thanks for sharing.
@@nwngunner Thanks for the tip Nathaniel!
I have the Tekton's, bought them because they're 6 point. They've been good for the past few years.
Love your comparison vids. My Gearwrench set is almost a decade old and I'm not sure how much the inner design has changed. But they've seen use every day since I bought them. No failures yet. i also don't use ratcheting tools for heavy torque if i can help it. Mine were a little more expensive at about $10ea for a set of 8mm-18mm. I've used more expensive sets like craftsman and snap on and I'm satisfied with the gearwrench set.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I probably have the same set an also 10yrs came in a roll up bag, been great!
the first ones are made in Taiwan arent they?
Thank you for your work testing these tools. You almost always change what I think I knew about a favorite brand and show me I’m often overpaying. Good work.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You’re one of the few RUclipsrs that makes me excited when I see a new upload. Even if I never plan to buy or use the tool type you’re testing, I watch it anyway. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I still really need that concrete anchor test. absolutely love this channel.
Thank you!
I'm glad GearWrench did so well in these tests! I have used them for quite a while, and while I have definitely broken a few, it doesn't really hurt that much to just buy another one verses something like a Blue Point or SK. Great testing!
Because you wont have to buy another sk I still have a 3/8 set that my uncle gave me and my grandpa gave him
GearWrench no warranty?
Snap on offers a warranty...
Thanks for sharing.
Doesn't Gearwrench have a lifetime warranty on hand tools?
I don't have a video idea, but I just want to express my appreciation for your arts. Keep it up Project Farm !
Thanks so much, will do!
I had a set of gear wrenches when they first came out, but someone like them too and disappeared! And i also bought a harbor Freight brand metric set and those to left me! But Now I'm in a different neighborhood. And you provided me with information and savings! Thank you for all you do!
You are welcome!
I have a mix of SNAPON, PROTO and Gearwrench reversible ratcheting combination wrenches, all are great for what they are and intended for.
Great feedback! Thank you
This video is great - I especially appreciate the "working arc swing v slop" test you devised to determine the number of passes required to make the 360 degree turn. What a great idea!
Thanks!
Used a co-worker's 19mm Wera Joker wrench at work today.
Man, these things are amazing.
Will definitely get my own set at some point.
Thanks for the feedback.
Please be carefull and make sure they dont slip off the bolts your tightening or undoing, as when they slip off and the back of your hand goes into some metal part of the engine, tearing off skin is really painfull, especially if the engine is really oil'ly..... its worth your skin to buy a better product that dosent so eaisily slips off mildly rusty bolts..... take care of your health and spend that little extra...... you will thank me every time you work and dont tear your hands open.....
@@mohammedisaa9952 Which one would you recommend instead?
It is worth noting that in his test of the Wera open end, the wrench is positioned wrong. The hardened plate on the Wera is supposed to be to the outside, where he had it on the inside. The double geometry of the wrench allows the plate to act as a 'stop' so the wrench won't slip past the nut, or in the second position, it allows the hardened plate teeth to have extra grip on the nut. There are quite a few 'how to use' videos for the Joker series...or any of the innovative Wera tool designs.
So, when used properly, it prevents what the test showed as a flaw. The hardened plates are also replaceable if you ever manage to wear them out.
They are great wrench’s and have the added feature of being able to hold a nut for an install. I also consider them a specialty wrench, if I need to break something free I’ll always go for a 6 point closed wrench, same with a 6 point socket and breaker bar. So no concerns with not being at the top of the list for a lot of this testing, rather which one does great and is a pleasure to use.
I've been working with the gear wrench for quite a few years and continue to be impressed. My choice for sure
Thanks for sharing.
I have a set of Blackhawk wrenches and a set of gearwrench ratcheting wrenches and really like their performance. They were very affordable and suit my needs well. Even though I do enjoy my Wera tools.
Great feedback on the Blackrock and GearWrench brands! Thank you
As a mechanic and do it yourselfer, glad to see Tekton on here, bought some many years ago at only one place available to give them a try, been happy with their performance per price ratio and they look good too. Wish you could find them at more places.
Thanks for sharing.
They mostly sell direct. Check out their site. Unbeatable warranty and super-fast shipping.
Thank you for all of your hard work. You provide alot if valuable data to us average joes. Large companies have testing departments for this stuff. You make it available to everyone.
You are welcome!
I one of the millions you help thank you I am at long last getting a good set of wrenches this is what makes you've great
Thanks! Glad to hear!
I have a few of the Wera Jokers and they're pretty amazing for the specific niche features provided by the funky open end. Being able to slip the open end over a nut on allthread straight on vs only 15° one way or the other has been a gamechanger, and the ability to hold a nut in the open jaw is quite nice. That feature also lets you put downward pressure on a nut or bolt, which can sometimes be a challenge to do with even a socket or nutdriver because of the extra depth.
Thanks for sharing.
You can almost feel the Wera design philosophy through the video: "if you're putting on that much torque, it is the wrong tool for the job!" They make great precise tools, but not super-strong-for-knuckle-draggers tough.
Oooh I seen them they look nice those jokers
I agree! I never use mine for rusty and frozen bolts.
They are a great design for their specific use.
I'm glad they performed so well on the ratcheting end of the tool. Think it's the only tool in the list available in Europe.
Everyone rightfully compliments your test designs (damn, are you creative!), but I'm super appreciative that you test things that nobody ever really thinks of until they buy a tool and go "huh, that's annoying." Like back drag, for example. Absolutely love your videos!
Thank you very much!
Tekton customer service is top notch also. They are truly a company that stands behind their tools (I will admit I've purchased all of them from their website so maybe that makes it easier in terms of order verification).
I love tekton, I got their no skip combo wrench set when they went on sale 2 yrs ago on Christmas. They laser etched my name into every wrench. Amazing quality tools
I order everything on amazon. Send them a picture of a broken tool comes in my mailbox 3 days later. Theyve even covered discontinued tools.
I'm here because Tekton has a notice on their website that they will not be offering sets of wrenches until they find someone new to make them. So now what??.... haha
Why would he say he definitely would get the tektons, when gearwrench is a better value and wrench overall? He didn't even test the 90 tooth gearwrench which would have put it even higher overall.
@@someguy7863 as someone who bought both, the GW is no where near as nice as the Tekton, the Tekton has no bs lifetime warranty and far better ratchet action. having more teeth means nothing if the action is sloppy.
One thing missing from this test is FOD.
Example: getting dirty oil or sandy gunk on the ratcheting end.
I have a set of the Tekton and overall it's decent but dirt can easily get into the ratcheting end and ruin it. This has happened to a few of mine now and it's loose enough to get in easily but is very difficult to clean out.
A note on the jokers, they are more designed for tight spaces and less for brute force.
I think I should try a set of the gear wrench brand to replace my ruined Tekton set. The only Gear wrench brand set I have is a tap and die set and I think it has been well worth the money.
I and about 3 million other people really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work and tell cousin Eddie we says hi.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome test! It's also nice to see S-K making a comeback in the field of US made tools. I have a couple of S-K socket sets, one that's nearly 100 years old, and they are very well made.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Impressed with the Wera and S,K !
Thank you Todd for yet another amazing testing video!! 👏 💯
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
I bought the gearwrench 5 piece set after watching this video. Even though there’s other wrenches that are probably better, the GW is a pretty good value. Especially since it’s a tool I don’t plan on using a lot. Maybe down the road I’ll get a larger set.
Thanks for sharing.
Definitely no way I'm paying those high prices of 30+ per wrench
My whole family has used the gear wrenches for ever. Defiantly a good wrench
I did the same thing with their large metric set. I cringe when people try to break a bolt loose with the ratchet end. If you don't abuse it, it'll last a while.
i feel that they lied to us, GW was supposed to be non chinese made and an unlimited lifetime warranty but they went back on both of those things.
The time and effort you put into these test is absolutely amazing, I'm not sure some people realize what's involved putting all this together.... Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much!
Glad to see this test. Seems like gear wrench is offering a pretty good value on a lot of their tools. One subjective test that would be nice to see on these wrenches and ratchets is how comfortable they are if you have to lean on them to get a bolt to break loose. Maybe compare the thickness of the handles. I also would have liked to see Kobalt on there because they usually have good sales on their ratcheting wrench sets around Black Friday.
Thank you for the video idea!
I know you kind of covered this in an older video. However, your newer test procedures and editing is just better now from all of your experience at this point. Could you do an updated video on fuel injector cleaners, including using things like ATF? Thanks in advance!
Great suggestion! Thank you
Video idea: Best clear/other packing tape? Similar to the best duct tape tests you've done in the past. That'd help lots of people know which is the best for the holiday season or sending packages in general.
Great video as always!
Thank you for the video idea!
If you really want clear tape that will take a ton of abuse, they make book repair tape, or outdoor repair tape. I feel like even with regular packing tape the failure point is the rest of the packaging material though >
@@Wooble57 I agree, most of the common brands would be more than sufficient. I guess I meant more of from a cost/performance viewpoint if Scotch is really the golden or if Duck, Amazon Basics, etc are all the same and buying name brand is just a waste of money.
That being said, I wouldn't mind seeing an abrasion test with dragging taped up packages with weights in them behind the Farmabago or something hilarious at the end to see how things hold up! 😆
@@ProjectFarm The main differences with non paper tape is wether it is pp or pvc in material and weather the glue is hotmelt, acrylate or natural rubber glue. The combination of these factors decides on what it is suited for. Sadly there is a lot of tape beeing sold to consumers without specifications, so that it is easy to buy the wrong tape for the intended purpose. When You make a test it would be good to make it show the different possible types and their use, thus enabling people to make better choices!
Love the final summary chart that totals up the score. Makes the information so much easier to use.
Thanks for the positive feedback.
Tekton seems to always do well in these tests. My impact sockets are Tekton and they've been great for me.
Thanks for sharing.
As a mechanic I've had more Gearwrenchs failed me time and time again than any other brand the sk has been prone to breaking excessively. I would agree the tekton is a good wrench but I would like to see some better brands like snap-on matco cornwell mac ect done in these test as well as mountain wrenches and dynamic tools. Thank you Todd great job
They’re probably not on Amazon which is why he doesn’t review them.
The ratcheting end isn't for breaking seized nuts and such. They weren't designed to replace the breaker bar or impact.
Haven't you mechanics learned anything yet?
Everytime a tool truck brand gets tested it gets destroyed by "consumer tools"
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@@evictioncarpentry2628 you probably better check your facts you literally are wrong and that's why us mechanics are always fixing your problems because you aren't smart enough to do them right. Professionals take pride in their work and care about their reputation unlike armchair qbs on the internet. I invite you to watch torque test channels vid that does use these wrenches also making quality tools out for good tool steel and forging methods is does make a difference especially over time not for breaking tools.
Do you think you could make a website, with all your data sheets, so that people can go there, and look up wrenches, tape, zipties, etc... all the things you have tested, and have an invaluable tool for making purchases that is easy to look up? I love your videos, they have been an immense help! keep up the great work!
If he doesn't, I might do it.
☑️ Yeah, I think thats a great idea. It would be very helpful and convenient to be able to access specific data on specific tools, without having to go back and re-watch entire videos. But, I'd suggest that he develop a "premium account" option for a small fee, and offer his premium members access to the data you mentioned as a bonus for joining.
He definitely deserves to be compensated for the incredible effort and resources he puts into producing these test videos, and I think maybe that would help out.
You gonna pay him for it? That’s an incredible amount of work for a free video. Regardless of how many views he gets.
@@travisvanalst4698 Man is making bank off his youtube videos. Im sure he could make a free website and put his already made data sheets and links to his videos. Im sure he could run a few ads on there. Almost like every other free informative website. You dont always need to get smart and say people should pay. theyre doing enough buy watching and subscribing
If you are going to do something like that, then you should gave a patreon page where paying members gave access to the data. That way at least you get some payback for all of your hard work.
I can't say how much I appreciate these videos. Quick, to the point, no BS, all data. I base my purchases off your videos
Thanks!
I've been using the gear wrench flex head set professionally for 11 years now and all of them still work fine, they are my only non snap-on or blue point wrenches, been extremely impressed by them, only downside is, a lot of the chrome is falling off and they are unsafe to use without glove or they will cut you, I need to replace them lol.
Thanks for sharing.
Flex head needs to have some detents so they just don't flop around. I have a few can't recall whose that simply do not notch in.
Just what I needed! & other testers are not nearly as detailed and professional.
Thank You.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Your videos just keep improving! The amount of data you collect is mind boggling. Thank you for another great comparison.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You have the most informative while being fast and clean videos on YT.
Thank you for these tremendous presentations.
Thanks and you are welcome!
For my specific job, my company buys 20 to 30 9/16" ratcheting wrenches every year for our job boxes. I've found Home Depot's Husky simple straight ratcheting wrench is the best among all I've used. Skinniest box head and fails less often than Kobalt, GearWrench and others. I'd love to see you do another episode with more brands easily available at big box stores like Husky and Kobalt. Thanks again for the great video!
I'd love to see a video compiling all the best value tools! I like rooting for an underdog and love seeing when a cheap tool really outclasses its more expensive competitors.
Thanks for the suggestion.
or an online list of tools tested, and which tools won, for quick reference, for when we're standing in front of the tool section in Lowes and need to know which one to buy without having to look up youtube videos.
An ever updated table of best overall tools and best value tools from these tests would be awesome.
I'm pretty interested in a
" best value", "best buy"
list or video too!
This is the “Must Watch” channel before any purchase decision. Well thought out, relevant, and executed tests. The BEST!
Thanks!
I've got a Tekton set for my field box and they've been awesome and I've thinking of picking up a set of Wera wrenches for my home box since I do more delicate work around the house, definitely gonna pick up a set when I have the money.
Awesome video as always
Thanks!
I liked the reversible gear wrench, the offset was a knuckle saver.
Great point! Thank you
It breaks a lot easier I think, granted I use it more than my floppy head.
Hello from Romania! Many of my tool purchases are done based on your reviews. I'm always amazed by the thought process behind all this testing. I would love to see at some point maybe a behind the scenes, maybe a live video with Q and A. Thank you!
Thank you for the video idea!
siunde gasesti tu in romania scule de astea boule ?
@@ProjectFarm I am sure everyone would love to see what happens with all the tools you are testing after you are done. You must have so many tools around your shop. How do you plan all this? Definitely a behind the scenes would be amazing!
@@ProjectFarm Have people send you questions maybe in a google form, or maybe on the community tab on the channel and address them in a live, or a behind the scenes, maybe similar to what Adam Savage is doing.
I buy tools as I need them, but try to buy quality products. These videos are great for helping the viewer decide what price vs quality decision makes the most sense for them.
As you ask for video suggestions, have you thought about doing a video on hammers? They are one of the basic tools everyone should own at least one of, but even for something basic like basic rip claw or curved claw hammer it's hard to find good information.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I have an entire set of Tekton wrenches and they've been great. Good fit on the fasteners and very durable for a good price. While they aren't generally in stores, their online warranty support is excellent. Just had to warranty a chipped flathead screwdriver (that was used as a pry bar).
Thanks for sharing.
Cal ranch stores have them and will do warranty swaps. I realize not all towns have them.
@marcuscook5145
May i ask please, will you be telling them the truth (that you used a screwdriver as a pry-bar or will you be lieing to them?) as i have baught alot of snap-on tools in the past, and doing this invalidates their "lifetime guarantee".......
A few years back I got a set of Craftsmen, with clearance and sell price I ended up paying $50 for a 13 piece set ( they finished about 5th or 6th ) so I'm pretty happy they weren't at the bottom of the test! I'm always intrigued by the tests you come up with for different tools, always geared toward the tool itself. Really appreciate the effort, I don't buy anything until I check to see if you've tested it first.
Thanks for sharing!
Johnny, your Craftsmans probably are better than those that were in this test. Old Craftsman > New Craftsman
@@andrew42000 Unfortunately no, I checked and they were not the USA made ones, I knew it was a little after the change ( they were producing both before they even announced it) the good thing is its actually a 20 piece set, Metric and standard, I forgot I had seperated the smaller ones in a different box because of room. while I got most of my Craftsmen tools starting in 1975 - 1995 of course I've picked up a few more here and there. I probably would've bought a few more tools earlier if I thought they would go overseas.
Since I live in the rustbelt, those GearWrench wrenches #2 look like they perform well on rusty bolts and being true to size fit for the relative low price. I am buying those, thank you for these real world test. I mean only the SK are the best #1 but look at the price! 66 verses 4 per wrench.
Thanks for sharing.
Amazing tool test video as always! If you test more of these wrenches, I’d be curious to see how the 90T gearwrench that they include in the mechanic’s tool sets performs. Another Flexhead ratcheting wrench video would be awesome!
Thanks for sharing!
Great video as always! If you do a round 2, I’d like to see Husky, Kobalt, and Pittsburgh tested.
I’ve had the Husky and Kobalt set for a couple years. The Husky ratchet wrenches have survived numerous instances where I’ve had to use a floorjack on the wrench to break a bolt free.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Yes I would love to see the big box show down husky , kobolt , Pittsburgh and icon !!!! 😮
And Milwaukee
I was using an Armstrong 10mm ratcheting wrench and ended up breaking the boxed end. They were warrantied though so it was all good.
Thanks for sharing.
Great video!
I just bought a Gearwrench set but their reversible spanners. The price is just unbeatable. As a German engineer I like European tools. I already have a Wera Joker set. I am surprised they under performed that badly! I also don't like it that they are straight spanners and don't have an offset (Gearwrench has 15 degrees). Keep up the great work (and displaying the metric values)!!
Thanks, will do!
The wera tools seem to cool with very neat features. It's cool to see them getting tested! SK was very impressive overall. I liked seeing the greenlee do relatively decent yoo since they are a local company!
Thank you for the feedback!
I've had a set of the Gearwrench tools for about ten years, and for the money, I think they are great. I'm not a professional mechanic, so I don't use them that often, but I'm very much a DIY'er, and I think they are a great value...
Thanks for sharing!
A flush-cutting plier comparison would be awesome! Love the channel!
Thank you for the video idea!
You've changed my opinion for the good, sir I really appreciate you
Thanks!
I wish SK brought their 6 pawl X-frame design in a flex head config.
Great testing as usual!
Well now, that Tekton set with the 6 point hex definitely needs to get added to my toolbox. I've been keeping track of which wrenches I use the most and it seems 10-13-15-19 are the most often used on the vehicles we have. Might see about getting those four sizes and then picking up a full set (8-19mm, no skips) of the Gearwrenches just to have. All four of those Tektons will cost what one S-K does. I don't use my ratcheting wrenches for breaking loose fasteners so the breaking test loss won't affect my usage of it. Anything over 120 foot pounds I'd just as well use impact sockets for.
Thanks for sharing.
I bought a half lenth stubby 10mm Gearwrench when they first came out, and it's been one of my top performers as a mechanic. The quality of the Gearwrench brand has dropped significantly, but so has the price. I'm still fairly happy with them as a cheaper travel set of tools. But that 10mm stubby never leaves my sight lol.
Thanks for sharing.
Good information...I'd also go with the Tekton choice. Wish you could have included the Pittsburgh (Harbor Freight) brand in the comparison...would have been interesting to see how it fared.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Once again an awesome tool test! The market of this type of wrenches are huge, so a V2 video would be much appreciated. My Bahco ratcheting wrenches has held up really well with a lot of abuse, so had been fun to se how they had performed in your test.
Thanks!