I really liked your idea, so I tried it on 1/4” and 3/8”. One o-ring was not thick enough, so I stacked 2. Turns out the o-rings are too stretchy, so when I pushed, the o-ring stretched over the extension’s shoulder and away from the socket. Thanks for the suggestion, this one just didn’t work out.
I have a set of the wobble plus extensions in 1/4” and 3/8” and absolutely LOVE them hands down my favorite non locking extensions! I have never had any issues with either sets of mine and I literally use mine almost all day, by far my most used extensions and I have a LOT of extensions!
I got snap on wobble plus extensions in all 3 drive sizes as well. While I don’t hate or dislike them (I actually bought them cause a professor of mine had said he wished he had gotten the wobble plus but he got the straight extensions and recommended I get the wobble plus) If I had to do it again, I would go with a full set of straight extensions, and maybe one or two regular wobble extensions in each drive size.
I can 100% agree with you’ve dealt with there. Unless you’re a mobile mechanic or something, have a separate set of wobbles and regular extensions is a lot better than a mediocre do all version. With the wobble+ you spend so much time trying to put too much pressure on it, that you risk slipping off the fastener anyways causing more damage.
Fun fact KO-KEN tools actually invented the wobble plus extensions but I do agree they seem alot better on paper and are quite annoying in reality the 3/8 are not near as bad as the 1/4 inch they almost never work!! Very frustrating lol great video!!
Thanks for confirming a suspicion I had, I saw that wobble plus and thought it was kinda neat, but then thought what you showed might happen. If I need something like a wobble extension then that's all I want is a wobble extension. As it is I bought the 12 pt universal socket set from sunex, havnt used them, but even with those I feel like the wobble extension will provide greater torque because less angle.
Hi, Grendel. That Sunex set you have looks pretty good, I bet you’ll like using them. You’re right about having more torque with less angle, but for me, the wobble extensions are good because I can use a regular socket which is way less bulky and can get into tighter places. Try them both, I bet you’ll find where universals work better also. Happy wrenching.
Agreed, i had a dealer warranty a wobble with a plus 3/8 4'' hated it . couldn't wait for it to break, it's gone now.. some guys like them though..Thanks for the video..
Yup that was the first thing popped in my mind when i seen these extensions especially when you have to push on the ratchet head while turning like doing the LS trucks engine mount bolts, it just won't work and may bind under heavy pressure
That’s a lot like my GP extensions. I like em, but they do occasionally do that, so I could see why some wouldn’t want them. Cornwell has a pretty good deal on extensions right now. They have 3 wobbles for each drive size (1/4, 3/8, and 1/2) for $105 for all 12.
@@ToolDemos Don’t know if you can get to a Cornwell dealer, but they do some damn good flyers. Check em out. They got the same on locking extensions for $150, all three drive sizes.
@@ToolDemos Cornwell has some of the best flyer deals IMO. Check em out here corporate.cornwelltools.com/Publications/April2021/mobile/index.html Biggest problem is that they’re the only one that doesn’t sell on,one, only through dealers. You can possibly locate dealer through their site. Even if they don’t come to you, maybe meet them up occasionally and get some stuff. Like I said, I think them and Mac have the best flyer specials.
I have snap on wobble plus and happen to love them I use them all the time I just don’t push hard on them so they don’t lock It’s not that hard..for each is his own
Thanks for the video! Perfect example! These looked interesting at first, but I’ll just stick to my separate sets. How lazy can I be to reach into my toolbox whenever I need a wobble extension. Also, how much are these SnapOn’s? They should’ve come in a better EVA tray
good work. i was just going to buy a set tomorrow when the auto shop opens. phew! But I think their range(supercheap auto) only has the wobble plus equivalent though. might look elsewhere or modify them to prevent them locking. thanks for the great tip
I don't like them either, they always pop into a wobble and are so easy to fall off all the time. I only ever had the plus because of the same reason and I hate them too.
You are right. Sometimes you have to push to be sure the socket is fully seated on the fastener & stays there. Especially true with an impact, you don’t want it flopping around. The forward pressure can cause the socket to want to lock up in the non rotating mode when you don’t want it to. To each their own, but I don’t like the plus feature. The wobble alone is great.
@@ToolDemos quick question, the chance of it slipping into the fixed position is only when your applying force straight on to the socket, correct? If you were to apply force at the wobble angle, could it still slip into fixed? In your video you moved it back to an almost straight position when you applied force to push it into the fixed position, so its basically a by accident thing where if you stray too far back to the center it will slip into fixed and your safe on the full wobble when applying force ....if that makes sense? See i want to get wobble plus but dont have any tool truck to check them out. Using them to get to my oil filter on my 2021 ford f150 which is kinda at a steeper angle you have here. Plan to stack 3 wobbles to something around the same length your using to get to it and i wouldnt want it slipping into fixed when applying force at full wobble .
@@damiensingh4950 when you stack them like that, they’re less likely to push together when ‘bent’. If you’re just using a socket, it can push in at an angle if the socket slips a little on the fastener.
I’m not a fan of wobble plus. I find while using them on electric ratchets they don’t hold the sockets and I and up losing a socket in a dash or console...
It doesn’t always work like that , I have the wobble plus and In tight scenarios where I set up the extension wobble plus with socket on it on the head of the bold already and I can only fit one hand , I’ll put my electric ratchet onto the end of the extensions & push it in ( because that’s how you get it on in a real world scenario) and the fucking thing pushes the extension in and so I have to rip it all back out and try to gently push it in with one hand ! I can’t hold the extension and gently push the electric ratchet in. That’s where a Real Wobble actually comes into play because I can push into that no problem.
Why are you pushing if the socket is already seated?? Seems like you're personally just better off with wobble sockets and a regular extension..... if the design is meant to lock when pushed in, don't push in, simple enough
Hey, Alex, you nailed it. It is me that’s the problem, I guess I’m a bit too ‘pushy’. So, for people who don’t have that issue, they’re fine. But for me and others I know - these extensions are a pain. Thanks for your question, you made a point that I should’ve included in the video. Cheers!
@@ToolDemos no man I know exactly what you’re saying --- one handed scenarios where you must setup the socket with the extension on the bolt head first you’ll really see why you can’t use wobble plus when you have to push the ratchet in
I wonder if putting a rubber o-ring at the base of the wobble plus would keep socket from locking straight. 🔧
I really liked your idea, so I tried it on 1/4” and 3/8”. One o-ring was not thick enough, so I stacked 2. Turns out the o-rings are too stretchy, so when I pushed, the o-ring stretched over the extension’s shoulder and away from the socket. Thanks for the suggestion, this one just didn’t work out.
@@ToolDemos Good to know. Perhaps some nylon/plastic o-rings might work...I dunno. 🔧
@@MarzNet256 yup, I’ll keep that in the back of my mind in case I see something. Cheers!
@@ToolDemos zip ties - lol
You shouldn't have to do that with a nearly $200 set of extensions.
I have a set of the wobble plus extensions in 1/4” and 3/8” and absolutely LOVE them hands down my favorite non locking extensions! I have never had any issues with either sets of mine and I literally use mine almost all day, by far my most used extensions and I have a LOT of extensions!
Awesome
I got snap on wobble plus extensions in all 3 drive sizes as well. While I don’t hate or dislike them (I actually bought them cause a professor of mine had said he wished he had gotten the wobble plus but he got the straight extensions and recommended I get the wobble plus) If I had to do it again, I would go with a full set of straight extensions, and maybe one or two regular wobble extensions in each drive size.
I can 100% agree with you’ve dealt with there.
Unless you’re a mobile mechanic or something, have a separate set of wobbles and regular extensions is a lot better than a mediocre do all version.
With the wobble+ you spend so much time trying to put too much pressure on it, that you risk slipping off the fastener anyways causing more damage.
You sold me on them if that's your only problem with them knowing how to use tools properly is key
Hey, that’s cool. My goal was to bring you information, not decide for you. So I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
@@ToolDemos thanks for the help new subb
Yea, that for that one situation sir, they work for all kind of job except that one thanks.
Fun fact KO-KEN tools actually invented the wobble plus extensions but I do agree they seem alot better on paper and are quite annoying in reality the 3/8 are not near as bad as the 1/4 inch they almost never work!! Very frustrating lol great video!!
Oh, I didn’t know that. I’ve seen a couple videos about KO-KEN, but don’t have any. Thanks for your feedback.
Thanks for confirming a suspicion I had,
I saw that wobble plus and thought it was kinda neat, but then thought what you showed might happen. If I need something like a wobble extension then that's all I want is a wobble extension. As it is I bought the 12 pt universal socket set from sunex, havnt used them, but even with those I feel like the wobble extension will provide greater torque because less angle.
Hi, Grendel. That Sunex set you have looks pretty good, I bet you’ll like using them. You’re right about having more torque with less angle, but for me, the wobble extensions are good because I can use a regular socket which is way less bulky and can get into tighter places. Try them both, I bet you’ll find where universals work better also. Happy wrenching.
Agreed, i had a dealer warranty a wobble with a plus 3/8 4'' hated it . couldn't wait for it to break, it's gone now.. some guys like them though..Thanks for the video..
That’s true Gilman, there are people who like ‘em. I think having choices is way better than someone deciding what’s best. Thanks for watching.
Yeah that is why I went the just the wobble. Pretty much everything I need a wobble for is stuff I need to push on.
Yup that was the first thing popped in my mind when i seen these extensions especially when you have to push on the ratchet head while turning like doing the LS trucks engine mount bolts, it just won't work and may bind under heavy pressure
That’s a lot like my GP extensions. I like em, but they do occasionally do that, so I could see why some wouldn’t want them. Cornwell has a pretty good deal on extensions right now. They have 3 wobbles for each drive size (1/4, 3/8, and 1/2) for $105 for all 12.
Wow, that’s a really good deal. Thanks Jake.
@@ToolDemos Don’t know if you can get to a Cornwell dealer, but they do some damn good flyers. Check em out. They got the same on locking extensions for $150, all three drive sizes.
We haven’t had a tool dealer since we moved here, but I think it’s about time to call ‘em.
@@ToolDemos Cornwell has some of the best flyer deals IMO. Check em out here corporate.cornwelltools.com/Publications/April2021/mobile/index.html
Biggest problem is that they’re the only one that doesn’t sell on,one, only through dealers. You can possibly locate dealer through their site. Even if they don’t come to you, maybe meet them up occasionally and get some stuff. Like I said, I think them and Mac have the best flyer specials.
Thanks for that link, Jake. Much appreciated.
I have snap on wobble plus and happen to love them I use them all the time I just don’t push hard on them so they don’t lock It’s not that hard..for each is his own
I’m glad you like yours. Maybe I’m a bit ‘pushy’.
@@ToolDemos I have actually been turning to the impact wobbles mostly lately. Been liking them
I hate the wobble plus LOL buy them off off me so I can buy the regular wobbles and regular straight
Thanks for the video! Perfect example! These looked interesting at first, but I’ll just stick to my separate sets. How lazy can I be to reach into my toolbox whenever I need a wobble extension. Also, how much are these SnapOn’s? They should’ve come in a better EVA tray
Right. Snap On trays are pretty cheap. They make a few EVA trays, but not many.
Good points, I think having a set of standard and a set of wobbles is the way to go, i've been annoyed by that same thing with the wobble plus design.
I guess I wasted my money on all of my swivel sockets. Wait...I don't have this extension dilemma. Now if you'll excuse me I've got some nits to pick.
I like the locking wobble extensions. I can see how the wobble plus could be annoying at times.
Now that you mentioned locking - I’m thinking about spending some money on the truck. It never ends! Lol
@@ToolDemos it never does 🤦🏻♂️ lol I’ll send you a picture of my set later today when I get to work .
good work. i was just going to buy a set tomorrow when the auto shop opens. phew! But I think their range(supercheap auto) only has the wobble plus equivalent though. might look elsewhere or modify them to prevent them locking. thanks for the great tip
You must be in Australia. Happy wrenching.
I don't like them either, they always pop into a wobble and are so easy to fall off all the time. I only ever had the plus because of the same reason and I hate them too.
Yup! If this saves just one mechanic... lol
You are right. Sometimes you have to push to be sure the socket is fully seated on the fastener & stays there. Especially true with an impact, you don’t want it flopping around. The forward pressure can cause the socket to want to lock up in the non rotating mode when you don’t want it to.
To each their own, but I don’t like the plus feature. The wobble alone is great.
Well said Brett, thank you. I got a bit of criticism for it, but I’ll take that over a rounded fastener.
@@ToolDemos quick question, the chance of it slipping into the fixed position is only when your applying force straight on to the socket, correct? If you were to apply force at the wobble angle, could it still slip into fixed? In your video you moved it back to an almost straight position when you applied force to push it into the fixed position, so its basically a by accident thing where if you stray too far back to the center it will slip into fixed and your safe on the full wobble when applying force ....if that makes sense? See i want to get wobble plus but dont have any tool truck to check them out. Using them to get to my oil filter on my 2021 ford f150 which is kinda at a steeper angle you have here. Plan to stack 3 wobbles to something around the same length your using to get to it and i wouldnt want it slipping into fixed when applying force at full wobble .
@@damiensingh4950 when you stack them like that, they’re less likely to push together when ‘bent’. If you’re just using a socket, it can push in at an angle if the socket slips a little on the fastener.
I’m not a fan of wobble plus. I find while using them on electric ratchets they don’t hold the sockets and I and up losing a socket in a dash or console...
You’re right, they do come off easier too. Always in the worst place.
Impact swivel?
Yeah, that works better
To see a funny blooper that didn’t make this video, click: instagram.com/p/CNShPeAD36A/?igshid=5e3wsqy8jhex
thanks for the great tips & another excellent vid !
My pleasure, good to hear from you as always.
@@ToolDemos thank you Steve ! all the best :)
Agree 100% I thought I was alone in that. Hahahahaha.
I guess so! Thanks. Is there any cheapo companies making locking extensions?
GearWrench has a set that’s not expensive. Been using it for a couple years, I like it.
How about you not push on it like that so as to not lock it in? Or do we not like using tools as they are intended to be used?
Good advice, ICN. Some lucky people are ambidextrous - I, unfortunately, am ambisinistrous.
It doesn’t always work like that , I have the wobble plus and In tight scenarios where I set up the extension wobble plus with socket on it on the head of the bold already and I can only fit one hand , I’ll put my electric ratchet onto the end of the extensions & push it in ( because that’s how you get it on in a real world scenario) and the fucking thing pushes the extension in and so I have to rip it all back out and try to gently push it in with one hand ! I can’t hold the extension and gently push the electric ratchet in. That’s where a Real Wobble actually comes into play because I can push into that no problem.
Good advice thanks!
Thanks, Mike. Cheers!
Yup, put an o ring on the shoulder. Problem solved. Just make sure the o ring is a tight fit
I tried that, it didn’t work for me.
I am generally of the opinion that tools that are designed to do more than their intended job never works well.
Well said.
Personally, I would’ve used a universal socket instead.
I bought them and then I got rid of them for the same reason.
Why are you pushing if the socket is already seated?? Seems like you're personally just better off with wobble sockets and a regular extension..... if the design is meant to lock when pushed in, don't push in, simple enough
Hey, Alex, you nailed it. It is me that’s the problem, I guess I’m a bit too ‘pushy’. So, for people who don’t have that issue, they’re fine. But for me and others I know - these extensions are a pain.
Thanks for your question, you made a point that I should’ve included in the video. Cheers!
@@ToolDemos no man I know exactly what you’re saying --- one handed scenarios where you must setup the socket with the extension on the bolt head first you’ll really see why you can’t use wobble plus when you have to push the ratchet in
wobble feels like cheap tools with lots of play. i hate it.
Universal socket adapter. Problem solved.
I dont have this issue. Got all three sets and theyre fine.