I love the Matco version. The handle feels nicer in the hand and it has an additional LED on the front over the snap on. Never had any trouble out of it.
Got the 250lb 1/2 snappy, 3/8 and the new shiny snappy 1/4 in one. Little side note. My mini 1/4 was actually a 3/8 to begin with but as I wanted 1/4 he got the gear drive kit and swapped it out. Threw the 3/8 gearing setup in with it after switching so that's nice if needed.
I have 3 Mac torque electronic angle wrenches, 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2”. I would like to add a comment on Mr. FRM’s vídeo, which is always great: You can change the settings in the tool so it would show on the display the end torque of the stroke/angle. There are more option on the hidden customization menu. The batteries on the ones I have are the original batteries still. I have been using it for the last year and they perform fine. I got them in a deal where I was able to buy all 3 Mac torque wrenches for a little bit more of the price of one 1/2” Snap-on. Honestly, I would prefer the Snap-on torque wrench, it is beautiful tool, but sometimes we have to look at it from the “other” perspective “our pocket”. Overall, they are fine, they get the job done, and I would buy they again if needed.
I have had the very first tech angle since i started my apprenticeship. Has never let me down over the last 9 years i store it every time with the battery’s removed and never had a problem.
Since I do quite much engine build at my work place, this type torque wrenchs are essential for me. Due to that reason, I had to buy all size tech angle torque wrenchs such as 1/2,3/8,1/4. Good video, good information.
Love the channel FRM, I Stumbled across it a couple weeks ago and have been watching as many videos as I can. I am not an auto tech, just DIY stuff as far as auto- but I work in the mechanical dept of a small transit railroad (fleet). We don't have any electronic torque wrenches but do have a bunch of Matco tools/click-type torque wrenches we got a government discount when we bought 3 giant tool sets from Matco. Also have a couple Proto torque wrenches that don't get much use anymore. SK and Stahlwille Interchangeable head torque wrenches we use for tight areas connecting the driveshafts to the transmission/gearboxes. My favorite torque wrench we have is the Snap-On "TORQOMETER" TE3005L, (3000 ft/lb) the handle itself is like 7 or 8 ft long! That one is only used for the bolts on the locomotive couplers though. Keep up the awesome work!
Great video. I have the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 Snap On wrenches. I use the 1/2 on lug nuts and the 1/4 on transmission pan bolts and rear differential cover bolts. Thanks for the video.
I have a gear wrench 1/2 inch Drive. It has a flex head and does angle paid under 400 for it which is considerably less then Matco or Snap-on and I am very happy with it
JoeLopez40oz Not at all. Fastening with power tools and using torque wrench for final torque doesn’t add much time. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. 🤷♂️
Everyday Fleet Tech Same here. The electronic torque wrenches are pretty cool but I find the click much more satisfying than the lights and handle vibrating
I have click types. Bought a Snap-on first, but when I learned they're made by Percision Instruments, I bought PI from the independant dealer. I still use a Snap-on dial type in-lb for certain things. Got it for 20 bucks out of a pawn shop.
Just got a 3/8 tech angle looks great, love how small the head will move on the ratchet gears had a laser wrench and sent it back, as you had to bring it back to much to get it to engage and there wasn’t room it also got lost on the angle. This is my 1st snap on tool 😍 you can definitely see where the extra cash goes totally worth it. Will hopefully get the 1/2” next year. 👊👊👊
I have the kobalt 3/8. Not bad. Got the job done. I am a full time student in auto. Couldn't afford Snap-on. Kobalt was $150 plus tax. Same gripe about the battery cover. Need a tool to undo it.
I love my 3/8" Snap-on Techangle torque wrench. I remove the batteries at the end of the day cause with my luck, they'll leak, especially Duracells. For 1/2" I have the Precision Instruments split-beam. 3/8" and 1/4" clickers I have CDI.
I love digital for torque to yield for sure. But wheel lugs and almost everything else Snap on click style...not the speed style one, the twist the handle to set your toque etc. Torque specs are necessary when they are necessary 😉
@@alexandercabral1396 ah he was trying to get em sold by adding the breaker bar but the 250 is less than $500 if I recollect properly. Paid $400 for the 3/8 drive and $500 for the 1/4. The 1/2 and 3/8 were bought at the same time though. You must've needed a breaker bar and the snap on guy saw a opportunity. Never pay full price or buy online from snap on. There's negotiating room with the snap on franchisees. The more of a regular customer you are the more you'll see price breaks, deals and freebies as well.
I prefer my micrometer torque wrench, and a dial style angle gauge. Here in deep south Texas in the summer it gets 105 degrees to 110 degrees outside, and batteries does not like those temperatures and causes problems.
I bought the Snap On in 3/8 a few years ago after borrowing my co-workers' 3/8 Mac and Snap On torque angle wrenches. I picked the Snap On because I like that it vibrates when you reach torque and also if you exceed its range it just beeps and flashes at you, while the Mac threw an error code and had to be sent out (happened when I was doing the angle torque).
Just bought the 1/2in snap on tech angle. First electronic torque wrench. It still hurt me even with the student discount but these torque wrenches are a must in the professional world in my opinion.
Once i bought the 15&300 Atech , 4/2021. I started my tool collection over. Its was all Taiwan anyway. So i bought the Pittsburgh 301pc. . To be portable and efficient. Two blow molded cases To keep up with. Now im efficient and Didnt spend over a $1000 dollars.
Have the snap on 3/8 tech angle and love it ... recently picked up the new gear wrench 1/2 inch with angle and it is a very nice tool for the price and starting to look like my new favorite
I'm considering investing in either a 3/8" or 1/4" drive either Snap-On or Matco for some jobs I've run into. Some of the jobs I'm hitting outside of work are torque+angle or really small torque specs on plastic parts that I'm sure I should probably torque to spec to avoid leaking gaskets. I don't know whether to go 3/8" or 1/4" yet, haven't looked at the specs. I really want to get a VW to play with/drive/repair to become more well versed with them as we don't see them often and I could turn some good money on the side, plus I find them intriguing, but I know there's a lot of stuff there that you really don't want to over torque and break crap. I use a split beam for lug nuts at this point in time. I've had a couple jobs where I've had to borrow small torque wrenches, probably time to invest in one soon, open up more work in the shop and get more side jobs.
Guess it's time to update from my Old School 3/8" beam style Craftsman Torque Wrench. Then again, maybe I'll just stick with it--it never needs batteries. lol
seen the tech angle in use, cracking torque wrenches but i admit im a tad old skool, like my click type torque wrenches and use a angle gauge, also marking the bolt head just in case the socket slips so you can see roughly where you are angle wise with the fastener.
I have the gearwrench angle torque wrench,not super fancy but its been working for about 5 years without trouble so far,its similar to the matco but more affordable
Been wanting a 3/8 with angle for a while. Guess I'll go with Matco again. I've been using mostly Matco so far. My 1/2 digital and click and 3/8 click are great, but I haven't been happy with the digital 1/4. It always stops reading the torque multiple times before you get to the desired value and takes several seconds to reset and start reading again. So, I've been sticking to a Hazet click type for 1/4, and its been great. Also have a set from Tekton, which are passable, but they feel quite chintzy and the adjustment gradiation is very imprecise compared to the higher end wrenches. I have a couple Husky 1/2 click types as well, but I don't trust them as much after the older one started not clicking even after I was pretty sure I had reached the desired torque by feel.
I have the 1/2 snap on one I love it and glad I bought it great for head jobs. And also have a gear wrench 3/8 one that one I wouldn’t recommend to anyone, spend the extra money get a good one.
I have a split beam 1/2 from snap on(CDI?). I like it a lot, great for axle nuts and wheels up to 250 ft/lbs. used the tech angle in the past and they are great for head bolts and engine work in general.
I have a 3/8 drive Snap On tech angle torque wrench and wanted to use the torque preset function. This requires you to enter a minimum and a maximum torque value. If the torque spec on a bolt is 30 ft-lbs, what do I set the minimum and maximum torque preset values to be?
I always install and remove batteries each time I use the torque wrenches. I do this with all my Automotive and R/C Electronics. Just a habit to prevent corrosion on the tool electronics and a necessity on the R/C Cars to prevent fires, yes I said fires. Lithium Polymer batteries or as they call em "LIPO" batteries
Great video thanks brother. Like the variation of them. I don't have a need for all that. I have an OEM 1/2 in drive click type. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
I kind of regret getting the 1/2" techangle. It would be great, except that it doesn't work. Anytime I am torquing lug nuts on trucks (the flat washer kinda style) and it "pops", the wrench resets itself. I have the same issue torquing bolts to angle. I end up borrowing a regular clicker and using an angle gauge when I need to torque stuff that the snap on was supposed to make easier and trouble free. I also find that it doesn't always maintain its angle reading when ratcheting. Maybe I have a bunk tool. It's possible that I'm doing something wrong when it doesn't maintain its angle measurement, but I'm pretty sure it shouldn't flash and reset itself all the time. Or maybe it does this because it's losing its calibration at the time. Either way, it drives me crazy. I doing really use my 3/8" techangle much either. The 100 ft lb. limit makes the angle function much less useful. I love my standard, collar-type snap on 1/4" torque wrench. It always works.
Once i bought the 15&300 Atech , 4/2021. I started my tool collection over. Its was all Taiwan anyway. So i bought the Pittsburgh 301pc. . To be portable and efficient. Two blow molded cases To keep up with. Now im efficient and Didnt spend over a $1000 dollars.
I prefer the beam style, snap on gauge. Batteries not required. Angle abilities are nice though, but an adapter is way cheaper than those wiz bang things.
I bought the 300ft/lb , 1/2" Snappy and now I can't wait to trade in my Cornwell. The interface on the Cornwell is clunky and it doesn't vibrate when you hit the right torque.
Once i bought the 15&300 Atech , 4/2021. I started my tool collection over. Its was all Taiwan anyway. So i bought the Pittsburgh 301pc. . To be portable and efficient. Two blow molded cases To keep up with. Now im efficient and Didnt spend over a $1000 dollars.
Never like the digital torque wrenches I've stuck with snap on click style and angle gauge. I did replace my 1/2 snap on with a proto witch is just okey, but it does the work
Great Video. I read the other comments for some reason I don't know why. If the tool truck is the only person profiting from your tool purchase than you not that good of a tech🤷🏿♂️
Awesome video as always my friend, but for the price I know those go for......I've got a mechanical dial adapter w the holding clip plus I'm really good mentally w numbers and angles and such. For now, the money this would cost, I've got other stuff I need to buy. I know you weren't trying to sell or talk us into anything, for what it's worth.....
Yelllow to green is the way to go...how can a company be so dumb and just mess up on simple things. Yellow orange then green and then REDDD if you go over. So simple.
I love the tech angle. I only have a 3/8th but I use it quite often. It is my most used torque wrench. I have considered getting a 1/2 one also. I can’t stand that angle gauge attachment. It sucks so bad that I typically just use a paint marker on TTY head bolts. That being said I will always keep clicker style wrenches. I work on equipment In not so nice places. It doesn’t bother me to drop a clicker wrench in the mud. The 1/4” tech angle has interested me but I’m not sure if it will do what I need from a 1/4”. I mostly use a beam indicator and a Snap On dial gauge. The reason being is the only thing I do with 1/4 is setting bearing preload. Will the Snap On 1/4 tech angle allow me to measure torque down to 8 in Lbs?
I believe there’s a 5-100 ft-lb and 5-125 ft-lb versions that can get get down to that torque. Some may argue that you should buy the 1/4” for anything lower than 10 ft-lb. But hey, if a $600 torque wrench says that it can go down to 5 ft-lb, I would trust that it can sure measure 8 ft-lb torque.
Really, I Haven't Bought a Electronic one Yet. I Run a 1/2 & a 3/8 Flex head Click type wrenches. & a Matco 1/4 Flex Head. I've watched them over the Years. But Haven't Needed one Yet. I do more Electrical Work
With the exception of the Snap on. If you are turning a bolt to let say for example 180 deg and you hit an obstruction at 70, can you ratchet back without the angle meter going in reverse? (hopefully that makes sense) A coworker has a Snap on that allows this. I have one (not from a tool truck) that counts backward when you ratchet back.
My question is why did manufacturers go to torque angle? I have a antique Williams torque wrench that is dead on. I used to work on an engine assembly line. Used a snap on day in day out. It was junk. Not like the one you got. The angle thing I don't understand. Its either inch pound or foot pound I thought
When you torque a bolt, the bolt stretches, as you torque a bolt that torque can vary by many factors, not limited to lubrication, thread pitch, cleanliness of threads on bolt the engine and the bolt. All of the variables lead to inconsistencies in final clamping load. Torque to yield bolts rely on rotation to get to the final clamping load, allowing a much more consistent and stable clamping force
@@flatratemaster so it's not torque to specific torque like old school? Let's say 100 lbs feet vs torque angle. What's the difference? Is it a redesign bolt? I just don't understand the reason behind torquing a bolt new style unless the new bolts are bad. I've seen break away bolts. But this seems like another way to sell a new system.
They are design to stretch to a specific clamping force, after they have fully stretched it is all clamping force, most torque to yield bolts are first step torque to a base torque and then to the specified angle. It is a way better system
Hi FRM. What are your thoughts on 3/8" vs 1/2" stubby air impacts when all features aside from the anvil are identical? (Same size, power, etc.) I am looking at the Aircats which are rated 500 ft lbs. Thanks for the vids.
No joke, and I don't have a dog in the fight, but I hear a lot of people saying how their Matco tools aren't that good, or break, or aren't as good as other brands, etc. Have you found that to be true?
Depends on the product, Matco is a tool box manufacturer, everything else is sourced from various companies, some suck, some are ok, some a great it all depends on that tool. But the same can be said of every tool, snap on included they make several duds too
@@flatratemaster Thanks for the reply buddy. Kind of what I thought. There are a couple of high-tech tool manufacturing facilities over in Taiwan that a lot of brands use. Gear Wrench, Tekton, now even big names like Snap-on and Wiha are out-sourcing to them. And then you have companies constantly lobbying and getting laws changed to what they can label "made in the u.s.a." to where it's getting so bad they can basically have the entire thing made in another country and then doing the final inspection/packaging here and label it "made in the u.s.a."
The issue with that is if i do that it would be an additional 5 minutes of models and pricing as it would be about 5 to 10 models per company when you consider 1/4, 3/8th and 1/2
I asked my snap on guy this question and he couldnt assist me. If i use a tech angle wrench that maxes out at say 250 ftlbs., and i have a fastener that is say 250 ftlbs torque and an additional 70 degrees. Is the tech angle designed to go 360 degree angle after its used at max torque ft lb setting?
No, it will exceed the rated capacity of the tool, and either error out or shut down and may require sending it in for repair depending on how far past you go
Interesting video but unfortunately Or fortunately I was trained as a Mechanic, not a so-called TECHNICIAN when you had to figure your torque out with pencil and paper no calculators back then. Guess what as a MECHANIC on high-performance military aircraft all the hardware and components came back just fine. Today everyone needs the fanciest electronic gadgets they can buy and not afford. I find the best tool I was ever given was a brain and common sense. High priced fancy tools just make the job that much more complicated. Just utilize the tool you were given the BRAIN and COMMON SENSE. Anyway, interesting video on what not to buy.
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I love the Matco version. The handle feels nicer in the hand and it has an additional LED on the front over the snap on. Never had any trouble out of it.
Snap On Tech angles or die. Just picked up the final one I was missing 1/4 drive. Nice Tools in Action 😁👍
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Got the 250lb 1/2 snappy, 3/8 and the new shiny snappy 1/4 in one. Little side note. My mini 1/4 was actually a 3/8 to begin with but as I wanted 1/4 he got the gear drive kit and swapped it out. Threw the 3/8 gearing setup in with it after switching so that's nice if needed.
any experience with torque adapters like ac delco
You don’t know how much I’ve saved on making tool decisions with your tips and how much I’ve made from your tips on being effective. Thanks 😊
Yeah. Thanks
I have 3 Mac torque electronic angle wrenches, 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2”. I would like to add a comment on Mr. FRM’s vídeo, which is always great: You can change the settings in the tool so it would show on the display the end torque of the stroke/angle. There are more option on the hidden customization menu.
The batteries on the ones I have are the original batteries still. I have been using it for the last year and they perform fine. I got them in a deal where I was able to buy all 3 Mac torque wrenches for a little bit more of the price of one 1/2” Snap-on. Honestly, I would prefer the Snap-on torque wrench, it is beautiful tool, but sometimes we have to look at it from the “other” perspective “our pocket”. Overall, they are fine, they get the job done, and I would buy they again if needed.
I have had the very first tech angle since i started my apprenticeship. Has never let me down over the last 9 years i store it every time with the battery’s removed and never had a problem.
I prefer the click style torque wrenches honestly. I like the fact that it has a little bit of give before you go over.
Since I do quite much engine build at my work place, this type torque wrenchs are essential for me. Due to that reason, I had to buy all size tech angle torque wrenchs such as 1/2,3/8,1/4. Good video, good information.
That Matco is a Facom here in the Uk , I think it absolute brilliant quality, excellent video 👍🏼
Love the channel FRM, I Stumbled across it a couple weeks ago and have been watching as many videos as I can.
I am not an auto tech, just DIY stuff as far as auto- but I work in the mechanical dept of a small transit railroad (fleet).
We don't have any electronic torque wrenches but do have a bunch of Matco tools/click-type torque wrenches we got a government discount when we bought 3 giant tool sets from Matco. Also have a couple Proto torque wrenches that don't get much use anymore. SK and Stahlwille Interchangeable head torque wrenches we use for tight areas connecting the driveshafts to the transmission/gearboxes. My favorite torque wrench we have is the Snap-On "TORQOMETER" TE3005L, (3000 ft/lb) the handle itself is like 7 or 8 ft long! That one is only used for the bolts on the locomotive couplers though. Keep up the awesome work!
I just ordered the Matco one with a student discount, mainly because it was around $60 cheaper than the Snap On and both looked very similar.
Great video. I have the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 Snap On wrenches. I use the 1/2 on lug nuts and the 1/4 on transmission pan bolts and rear differential cover bolts. Thanks for the video.
I have a gear wrench 1/2 inch Drive. It has a flex head and does angle paid under 400 for it which is considerably less then Matco or Snap-on and I am very happy with it
My 3/8” Snap-on tech angle is my most used tool in my box. LOVE that thing.
That means you torque everything. If that is the case your production must be low.
JoeLopez40oz Not at all. Fastening with power tools and using torque wrench for final torque doesn’t add much time. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. 🤷♂️
@@nickmayo2974 You are a tire/lube guy... Don't wanna hear another word out of you.
@@fuckjewtube69 What are you basing that on? Diagnostics and large repairs is most of what I do
I’m a fan of old school click style
When I think "Old School" in Torque Wrenches, I think of my Old Craftsman Beam Style ;)
N_ R lol I had one of those until a year ago 😂. It sat so long I knew it was time to give it away
Everyday Fleet Tech Same here. The electronic torque wrenches are pretty cool but I find the click much more satisfying than the lights and handle vibrating
The point of these are really the angle part. Other than that there's no reason to get them. For head bolts only.
I have click types. Bought a Snap-on first, but when I learned they're made by Percision Instruments, I bought PI from the independant dealer. I still use a Snap-on dial type in-lb for certain things. Got it for 20 bucks out of a pawn shop.
The Snap-On looks nice! I’m old school click type 1/2” and 3/8” Craftsman and 1/4” Harbor Freight.
My kids are not college material. I got two Snap On tech angle and plan for another.
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That's awesome
After much contemplation, I finally gave in and ordered a 3/8 with tech angle. My eyes can barely see the markings on my click style wrenches lol.
Just got a 3/8 tech angle looks great, love how small the head will move on the ratchet gears had a laser wrench and sent it back, as you had to bring it back to much to get it to engage and there wasn’t room it also got lost on the angle. This is my 1st snap on tool 😍 you can definitely see where the extra cash goes totally worth it. Will hopefully get the 1/2” next year. 👊👊👊
I have the kobalt 3/8. Not bad. Got the job done. I am a full time student in auto. Couldn't afford Snap-on. Kobalt was $150 plus tax. Same gripe about the battery cover. Need a tool to undo it.
I love my 3/8" Snap-on Techangle torque wrench. I remove the batteries at the end of the day cause with my luck, they'll leak, especially Duracells. For 1/2" I have the Precision Instruments split-beam. 3/8" and 1/4" clickers I have CDI.
I never leave the batteries in my torques. Great review my friend
I love digital for torque to yield for sure. But wheel lugs and almost everything else Snap on click style...not the speed style one, the twist the handle to set your toque etc. Torque specs are necessary when they are necessary 😉
I use a snap on because my Mac dealer never comes around and Matco doesn’t have any dealers in London or the south of England in general
Me: could I buy the snap on 1/2 tech angle wrench pls?
Snap on: yes should I take your car or house as payment! 😂
It’s only like 650 and mine came with a free 24” soft grip 1/2” breaker bar
you build it we destroy it no it was the 1/2” flex tech angle. ATECH3FR250B
You can sleep in your car you cant drive your house.
@@alexandercabral1396 ah he was trying to get em sold by adding the breaker bar but the 250 is less than $500 if I recollect properly. Paid $400 for the 3/8 drive and $500 for the 1/4. The 1/2 and 3/8 were bought at the same time though.
You must've needed a breaker bar and the snap on guy saw a opportunity. Never pay full price or buy online from snap on. There's negotiating room with the snap on franchisees. The more of a regular customer you are the more you'll see price breaks, deals and freebies as well.
Dale N it was on promo last month lol
I like the shop supplied torque wrench LOL
I prefer my micrometer torque wrench, and a dial style angle gauge. Here in deep south Texas in the summer it gets 105 degrees to 110 degrees outside, and batteries does not like those temperatures and causes problems.
I'm glad to see they fixed the battery compartment on the snapon. I have an older one and i hit the battery door all the time. Great video
I own a Carlyle branded (napa) torque wrench and it looks almost identical to the Mac tools one
Me too just purchased can’t wait to use it
I bought the Snap On in 3/8 a few years ago after borrowing my co-workers' 3/8 Mac and Snap On torque angle wrenches. I picked the Snap On because I like that it vibrates when you reach torque and also if you exceed its range it just beeps and flashes at you, while the Mac threw an error code and had to be sent out (happened when I was doing the angle torque).
I have only used the snap on tech angle, and I love it. Especially when doing torque to yield bolts
It’s a lot of money but I don’t want to be eating hours extracting a bolt from a head
I have and like the Matco. I like it as it’s like a traffic light 😁👍🏼.
Gearwrench does the same exact thing at half the cost. Had mine 7 years now never fails.
Gearwrenches electronic 120xp flex head torque wrench looks good
Just bought the 1/2in snap on tech angle. First electronic torque wrench. It still hurt me even with the student discount but these torque wrenches are a must in the professional world in my opinion.
Once i bought the 15&300 Atech , 4/2021.
I started my tool collection over.
Its was all Taiwan anyway.
So i bought the Pittsburgh 301pc. .
To be portable and efficient.
Two blow molded cases
To keep up with.
Now im efficient and
Didnt spend over a $1000 dollars.
Have the snap on 3/8 tech angle and love it ... recently picked up the new gear wrench 1/2 inch with angle and it is a very nice tool for the price and starting to look like my new favorite
I'm considering investing in either a 3/8" or 1/4" drive either Snap-On or Matco for some jobs I've run into. Some of the jobs I'm hitting outside of work are torque+angle or really small torque specs on plastic parts that I'm sure I should probably torque to spec to avoid leaking gaskets. I don't know whether to go 3/8" or 1/4" yet, haven't looked at the specs. I really want to get a VW to play with/drive/repair to become more well versed with them as we don't see them often and I could turn some good money on the side, plus I find them intriguing, but I know there's a lot of stuff there that you really don't want to over torque and break crap. I use a split beam for lug nuts at this point in time. I've had a couple jobs where I've had to borrow small torque wrenches, probably time to invest in one soon, open up more work in the shop and get more side jobs.
I have a 1994 click type snap on bought it new in 94
Guess it's time to update from my Old School 3/8" beam style Craftsman Torque Wrench. Then again, maybe I'll just stick with it--it never needs batteries. lol
seen the tech angle in use, cracking torque wrenches but i admit im a tad old skool, like my click type torque wrenches and use a angle gauge, also marking the bolt head just in case the socket slips so you can see roughly where you are angle wise with the fastener.
Badass Flat Rate master! Thanks you
Kobalt has affordable digital torque angles. Lots of argument whether its the same as the mac. Has the same cheesy battery cover
I love my matco Torque wrench
I have the gearwrench angle torque wrench,not super fancy but its been working for about 5 years without trouble so far,its similar to the matco but more affordable
Been wanting a 3/8 with angle for a while. Guess I'll go with Matco again.
I've been using mostly Matco so far. My 1/2 digital and click and 3/8 click are great, but I haven't been happy with the digital 1/4. It always stops reading the torque multiple times before you get to the desired value and takes several seconds to reset and start reading again. So, I've been sticking to a Hazet click type for 1/4, and its been great. Also have a set from Tekton, which are passable, but they feel quite chintzy and the adjustment gradiation is very imprecise compared to the higher end wrenches. I have a couple Husky 1/2 click types as well, but I don't trust them as much after the older one started not clicking even after I was pretty sure I had reached the desired torque by feel.
I have Snap On Tech Angles in 1/4, 3/8 and, 1/2. I did not need the 1/4 with angle but upgraded my old clicker anyway.
I have the 1/2 snap on one I love it and glad I bought it great for head jobs. And also have a gear wrench 3/8 one that one I wouldn’t recommend to anyone, spend the extra money get a good one.
I have a split beam 1/2 from snap on(CDI?). I like it a lot, great for axle nuts and wheels up to 250 ft/lbs. used the tech angle in the past and they are great for head bolts and engine work in general.
All of Snap Ons torque wrenches are made by CDI, a Snap On company
Great video Mike. I’ve been looking into upgrading my torque wrenches so this video definitely helps. Thanks again for the videos man
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Yea that matco one would throw me tf off lol
I have a 3/8 drive Snap On tech angle torque wrench and wanted to use the torque preset function. This requires you to enter a minimum and a maximum torque value. If the torque spec on a bolt is 30 ft-lbs, what do I set the minimum and maximum torque preset values to be?
All 3 look like great tools
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Mac actually save the final torque, just go over the setting to change it
I’ve got the Snap-on and Matco, I really like them both. I’d recommend either one.
I have use one of those electronic torque wrenches by snapon...they are awesome
SO digital are nice. You can do offset tools easy.
I always install and remove batteries each time I use the torque wrenches. I do this with all my Automotive and R/C Electronics. Just a habit to prevent corrosion on the tool electronics and a necessity on the R/C Cars to prevent fires, yes I said fires. Lithium Polymer batteries or as they call em "LIPO" batteries
Great video thanks brother. Like the variation of them. I don't have a need for all that. I have an OEM 1/2 in drive click type. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
I kind of regret getting the 1/2" techangle. It would be great, except that it doesn't work. Anytime I am torquing lug nuts on trucks (the flat washer kinda style) and it "pops", the wrench resets itself. I have the same issue torquing bolts to angle. I end up borrowing a regular clicker and using an angle gauge when I need to torque stuff that the snap on was supposed to make easier and trouble free. I also find that it doesn't always maintain its angle reading when ratcheting. Maybe I have a bunk tool. It's possible that I'm doing something wrong when it doesn't maintain its angle measurement, but I'm pretty sure it shouldn't flash and reset itself all the time. Or maybe it does this because it's losing its calibration at the time. Either way, it drives me crazy.
I doing really use my 3/8" techangle much either. The 100 ft lb. limit makes the angle function much less useful.
I love my standard, collar-type snap on 1/4" torque wrench. It always works.
Bout to pick up my first TechAngle… been eyeing one for awhile now
Once i bought the 15&300 Atech , 4/2021.
I started my tool collection over.
Its was all Taiwan anyway.
So i bought the Pittsburgh 301pc. .
To be portable and efficient.
Two blow molded cases
To keep up with.
Now im efficient and
Didnt spend over a $1000 dollars.
matco's and napa's digital torque wrenches are made by the same manufacturer
I prefer the beam style, snap on gauge.
Batteries not required.
Angle abilities are nice though, but an adapter is way cheaper than those wiz bang things.
I have been using a black sharpie to estimate my torque angle for over 10 years now purchasing a snap on wrench for $400 is ridiculous
I bought the 300ft/lb , 1/2" Snappy and now I can't wait to trade in my Cornwell. The interface on the Cornwell is clunky and it doesn't vibrate when you hit the right torque.
Once i bought the 15&300 Atech , 4/2021.
I started my tool collection over.
Its was all Taiwan anyway.
So i bought the Pittsburgh 301pc. .
To be portable and efficient.
Two blow molded cases
To keep up with.
Now im efficient and
Didnt spend over a $1000 dollars.
I just go with the ugga dugga method Eric O. taught me. I can't count past 10.
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Bam bam made flat rate the man he is today...🤖
I use an older style click type and when needed I have an otc torque angle adapter
Never like the digital torque wrenches I've stuck with snap on click style and angle gauge. I did replace my 1/2 snap on with a proto witch is just okey, but it does the work
You’re showing off over $1700 in torque wrenches. !!
Bam bam is ballin
Bam bam is a dink😉dual income no kids. Also he does most of the engine repairs in the shop, so his torque wrenches get used a lot
Great Video.
I read the other comments for some reason I don't know why. If the tool truck is the only person profiting from your tool purchase than you not that good of a tech🤷🏿♂️
Lol
Awesome video as always my friend, but for the price I know those go for......I've got a mechanical dial adapter w the holding clip plus I'm really good mentally w numbers and angles and such. For now, the money this would cost, I've got other stuff I need to buy. I know you weren't trying to sell or talk us into anything, for what it's worth.....
I have the Snapon angle degree torque wrench over $500...50-250...and a craftsman inch pound and 0-150 lbft
Angle is cumulative...if you need 45 degrees but can only swing 10...you can do it 4.5 times and it knows when 45 is reach.
Which one is your favorite one
Yelllow to green is the way to go...how can a company be so dumb and just mess up on simple things. Yellow orange then green and then REDDD if you go over. So simple.
I am looking for a 1/2"" digital torque wrench and still undecided between Matco or Snap-On.
What are the differences between snap on, Mac and Matco tools
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I love the tech angle. I only have a 3/8th but I use it quite often. It is my most used torque wrench. I have considered getting a 1/2 one also. I can’t stand that angle gauge attachment. It sucks so bad that I typically just use a paint marker on TTY head bolts.
That being said I will always keep clicker style wrenches. I work on equipment In not so nice places. It doesn’t bother me to drop a clicker wrench in the mud.
The 1/4” tech angle has interested me but I’m not sure if it will do what I need from a 1/4”. I mostly use a beam indicator and a Snap On dial gauge. The reason being is the only thing I do with 1/4 is setting bearing preload. Will the Snap On 1/4 tech angle allow me to measure torque down to 8 in Lbs?
On my 1/4 tech angle 12 in lbs is the lowest setting I believe.
No it will not do what you want. We have them because BMW uses aluminum bolts that are torque to yield
I believe there’s a 5-100 ft-lb and 5-125 ft-lb versions that can get get down to that torque. Some may argue that you should buy the 1/4” for anything lower than 10 ft-lb. But hey, if a $600 torque wrench says that it can go down to 5 ft-lb, I would trust that it can sure measure 8 ft-lb torque.
Really, I Haven't Bought a Electronic one Yet. I Run a 1/2 & a 3/8 Flex head Click type wrenches. & a Matco 1/4 Flex Head. I've watched them over the Years. But Haven't Needed one Yet. I do more Electrical Work
Can I see the Egg-Roll instead? Di di mau!
I use snap on for a digital torque wrench
Do you know where the mac torque is made?
With the exception of the Snap on. If you are turning a bolt to let say for example 180 deg and you hit an obstruction at 70, can you ratchet back without the angle meter going in reverse? (hopefully that makes sense) A coworker has a Snap on that allows this. I have one (not from a tool truck) that counts backward when you ratchet back.
No all 3 work the same as you ratchet cumulative angle reading
I use Snap On and CDI
My question is why did manufacturers go to torque angle? I have a antique Williams torque wrench that is dead on. I used to work on an engine assembly line. Used a snap on day in day out. It was junk. Not like the one you got. The angle thing I don't understand. Its either inch pound or foot pound I thought
When you torque a bolt, the bolt stretches, as you torque a bolt that torque can vary by many factors, not limited to lubrication, thread pitch, cleanliness of threads on bolt the engine and the bolt. All of the variables lead to inconsistencies in final clamping load. Torque to yield bolts rely on rotation to get to the final clamping load, allowing a much more consistent and stable clamping force
@@flatratemaster so it's not torque to specific torque like old school? Let's say 100 lbs feet vs torque angle. What's the difference? Is it a redesign bolt? I just don't understand the reason behind torquing a bolt new style unless the new bolts are bad. I've seen break away bolts. But this seems like another way to sell a new system.
They are design to stretch to a specific clamping force, after they have fully stretched it is all clamping force, most torque to yield bolts are first step torque to a base torque and then to the specified angle. It is a way better system
snap on 1/2 and 3/8
Very nice thank you sir.
Do you still own the mac tools, and how is it holding up
I use the Snap on, how does the little 1/4 drive wrench do?
Donnell Automotive Phenomenal tool, I used mine everyday for two weeks after I bought it
Does great
Hi FRM. What are your thoughts on 3/8" vs 1/2" stubby air impacts when all features aside from the anvil are identical? (Same size, power, etc.) I am looking at the Aircats which are rated 500 ft lbs. Thanks for the vids.
I feel like the 1/2 hit harder but no real testing to back that up
What's your pick? What's the price difference?
All around the same pricing for comparable models
Good video thanks
500 bucks Snapon I got the 3/8 and 1/2. Ironically they are both $500
250 for the gearwrench 1/2".
No joke, and I don't have a dog in the fight, but I hear a lot of people saying how their Matco tools aren't that good, or break, or aren't as good as other brands, etc. Have you found that to be true?
Depends on the product, Matco is a tool box manufacturer, everything else is sourced from various companies, some suck, some are ok, some a great it all depends on that tool. But the same can be said of every tool, snap on included they make several duds too
@@flatratemaster Thanks for the reply buddy. Kind of what I thought. There are a couple of high-tech tool manufacturing facilities over in Taiwan that a lot of brands use. Gear Wrench, Tekton, now even big names like Snap-on and Wiha are out-sourcing to them. And then you have companies constantly lobbying and getting laws changed to what they can label "made in the u.s.a." to where it's getting so bad they can basically have the entire thing made in another country and then doing the final inspection/packaging here and label it "made in the u.s.a."
Could you also include a rough street price?
The issue with that is if i do that it would be an additional 5 minutes of models and pricing as it would be about 5 to 10 models per company when you consider 1/4, 3/8th and 1/2
I asked my snap on guy this question and he couldnt assist me. If i use a tech angle wrench that maxes out at say 250 ftlbs., and i have a fastener that is say 250 ftlbs torque and an additional 70 degrees. Is the tech angle designed to go 360 degree angle after its used at max torque ft lb setting?
No, it will exceed the rated capacity of the tool, and either error out or shut down and may require sending it in for repair depending on how far past you go
Snap on all the way. Wouldn’t touch a matco. Mac maybe if snap on wasn’t available for whatever reason.
Tech Angle>other wrenches.
any experience with torque adapters like ac delco
I have 0 experience with any torque adapters, but they should be just as accurate
Interesting video but unfortunately Or fortunately I was trained as a Mechanic, not a so-called TECHNICIAN when you had to figure your torque out with pencil and paper no calculators back then. Guess what as a MECHANIC on high-performance military aircraft all the hardware and components came back just fine. Today everyone needs the fanciest electronic gadgets they can buy and not afford. I find the best tool I was ever given was a brain and common sense. High priced fancy tools just make the job that much more complicated. Just utilize the tool you were given the BRAIN and COMMON SENSE. Anyway, interesting video on what not to buy.