Best Wrench (ADJUSTABLE)? Craftsman USA vs Craftsman, Crescent, Kobalt, Milwaukee, Channellock

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Project Farm

2 жыл бұрын

15 BRANDS: Milwaukee, Craftsman (made in China) Craftsman (USA), Channellock, Hazet, Bahco, Tekton, Gedore, Reed Tool, Kobalt, Crescent, Klein Tools, Irwin, Pittsburgh, Wera Joker, and Navegando. Wrenches tested for resistance to self-adjusting during movement or vibration, wrench max torque before rounding ¾ inch nut, tool build quality both no load and under load, and failure load. I purchased all of the wrenches tested to ensure fair and unbiased reviews. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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@stronkde
@stronkde 2 жыл бұрын
It pained me to see the vintage USA Craftsman be tested to failure because it's the best and also no longer available. I'll have a drink in its honor, and we appreciate its sacrifice for this test.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! I dreaded destroying the wrench
@html_rulez_d00d
@html_rulez_d00d 2 жыл бұрын
I had to skip past that part.
@joshuasharrock466
@joshuasharrock466 2 жыл бұрын
Made in USA... Every day I miss that more and more
@HariSeldon913
@HariSeldon913 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm On the screwdriver test I commented about wanting to see vintage Craftsman and you liked the suggestion. Now I'm wondering if you acted on that or if you already had the wrench for this test.
@randysmith9636
@randysmith9636 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, why destroy a perfectly good vintage wrench. Regardless of the outcome, you can not buy it so the point was .....
@mustie1
@mustie1 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for adding the vintage wrench in. it goes to show the saying they dont make em like they used to,
@aporifera
@aporifera 2 жыл бұрын
Survivorship bias
@nokidding152
@nokidding152 2 жыл бұрын
They also don't charge what they used to.
@802Garage
@802Garage 2 жыл бұрын
At least we have Malco Eagle Grip for locking pliers!
@burner2778
@burner2778 2 жыл бұрын
I've still been replacing mine with new ones from Ace Hardware corporate stores. I love my USA made Craftsman wrenches!
@AliceNine
@AliceNine 2 жыл бұрын
They definitely do. The problem is, how they used to make things wasn't as economical as it is today. Be prepared to drop 80 USD on a single wrench if you want things "how they used to" be.
@reverse_engineered
@reverse_engineered Жыл бұрын
"Works with both standard and metric fasteners." 🤣 You almost managed to say it without laughing. Absolutely hilarious. Great video as always.
@klausstock8020
@klausstock8020 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's amazing to listen to the rapid-fire sales lines delivered by him like he's a salesman on steroids...and at the same time not feeling scammed!
@codygooch510
@codygooch510 Жыл бұрын
Just commented this lol wonder how many people missed that completely
@demonex3
@demonex3 Жыл бұрын
it's standard only for US folks, maybe some places in Canada too, but metric is standard in the rest of the world.
@12many4you
@12many4you Жыл бұрын
​@@demonex3 fun at parties
@carlsaganlives6086
@carlsaganlives6086 Жыл бұрын
Perfect for changing headlight fluid as well as muffler bearings.
@sorierosc
@sorierosc 2 жыл бұрын
I have been a mechanic for over 45 years and have tried almost every tool imaginable. I have to say that i still own vintage Craftsman tools and they are still performing well. i did take the plunge and purchase many Snap On and Mac tools throughout the years and they do look pretty and are very good as well but seem a little slippery when hands have any oil or grease on them. craftsman always had that rough finish from forging and were not near as slippery. Seat of the pants daily use of these tools allows me to feel the quality difference. Those China tools are knuckle busters and pros do not use them...well, shouldn't use them lol. Great video!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
@stevemorrill6670
@stevemorrill6670 2 жыл бұрын
I am a diy guy and I can't imagine how many knuckle busters real mechanics get a week.
@JohnThomas-lq5qp
@JohnThomas-lq5qp 2 жыл бұрын
Still using a Craftsman socket set that I purchased back in 1967. Best part It made me a lot of money and could probably sell it for more then I paid for it.
@jamesberry1349
@jamesberry1349 Жыл бұрын
I would never use a wrench like he using to test for back up wrench I use a box end are good 6 point socet
@alanorrick6741
@alanorrick6741 Жыл бұрын
My grandfather died in 1967 and I still use his craftsman tools. Finally stripped the gears in a ratchet, went to Sears, and they tried to trade it for a piece of Chinese junk. Took me months to find a repair kit on eBay but it’s good as new again.
@mjmcomputers
@mjmcomputers 2 жыл бұрын
Let’s all shed a tear for what Craftsman used to be. The made in USA stuff was great, shame on Sears for sending it all to China.
@davidpowell3347
@davidpowell3347 2 жыл бұрын
Also I think the supplier for Sears Craftsman adjustables which also may have made wrenches for some other brands has gone out of business or been bought out and closed by one of its competitors.
@truthsmiles
@truthsmiles 2 жыл бұрын
It’s at least partly our fault, myself included. I won’t generally buy a $30 craftsman wrench when a $6 Chinese wrench will do, especially if I don’t see myself using it often.
@flybyairplane3528
@flybyairplane3528 2 жыл бұрын
MJMsWorkshop, hello, are you aware that SEARS, SOLD THE CRAFTSMAN TOOL BRAND to make money, when they were going down , also sold off DIE HARD BATTERIES, and others, I an NOT SURE if ANY SEARS exist in NJ, where I live ! Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@barackobama5304
@barackobama5304 2 жыл бұрын
Sears doesn't own Craftsman anymore. The brand was sold off about 10 years ago.
@rmcjr5206
@rmcjr5206 2 жыл бұрын
Shame on all of us for being so easily swayed by price that we lost what was a true standout among our domestic industries. Was it really worth it just to save $2 on a wrench? Now if you want good tools you're stuck with pro-level tools like Snap On, Proto, etc, or imports from Germany. The common man now gets pure Chinesium with no alternatives.
@shortbuschauffeur6444
@shortbuschauffeur6444 2 жыл бұрын
I love the giggle as he reads "works with both SAE and Metric bolts" lol
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
lol. The marketing pitch for some products is hilarious!
@j.gilbert429
@j.gilbert429 2 жыл бұрын
LOL, Take that competition!
@parochial2356
@parochial2356 2 жыл бұрын
I guess they were trying to sell the idea of only needing 1 adjustable wrench for both SAE and metric bolts. A real hassle to have to carry both types of adjustable wrenches. I wonder if this tool also fits British Wentworth bolts.... :)
@thomasholden500
@thomasholden500 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the old Lucky Strikes cigarette ad. "It's toasted!" (All tobacco is toasted.)
@SJAndrewbsme
@SJAndrewbsme 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm Surprised they don't say "works for both tightening and fastening!"
@101-reaganb2
@101-reaganb2 Жыл бұрын
I knew 0.75 mm was average. YES!!! I love this channel because he tests things that we actually care about and need to know. It also proves cheap doesn’t always mean trash.
@andrewsallee6044
@andrewsallee6044 11 ай бұрын
I would have been tempted to leave the vintage Craftsman out of that last (breaking) test. Watching that wrench break made me sad. But it seems I need a new adjustable wrench, so Crescent it is. Thanks once again for your work
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@hownotto4067
@hownotto4067 2 ай бұрын
I thought the same thing.. I hate seeing old tools that are usa 🇺🇸 made be broken like that… all in the name of science I know but still… when they’re gone they are gone.
@maxanthony46
@maxanthony46 2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, Project Farm features the best content on KZbin. It’s informative, it has integrity, extremely useful information, objectivity and even humor. He’s really nailed the ideal format. As a handyman hobbyist, there is no channel I look forward to viewing more than this one on all of KZbin.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@gasauto1675
@gasauto1675 2 жыл бұрын
Agree, Best Test Channel I know, Great that you test European Tools also
@paulparoma
@paulparoma 2 жыл бұрын
While I agree it's an excellent channel, saying it "features the best content on KZbin" is a bit of a stretch. It really depends on the subject, and there are millions of subjects on YT, as we all know. Perhaps some green-haired idiot who watches other green-haired idiots thinks one green-haired idiot's channel "features the best content on KZbin."
@GeauxRilla
@GeauxRilla 2 жыл бұрын
@@paulparoma go split hairs somewhere else, you know damn well what OP means. Besides it's completely subjective, so to him this content is REALLY IMPRESSIVE
@GeauxRilla
@GeauxRilla 2 жыл бұрын
@@paulparoma package advertises your the most blatant contrarian on KZbin, We're gonna test that!
@imjustaguy476
@imjustaguy476 2 жыл бұрын
As an engineering student your testing consistently impresses me. It’s always extremely through, accurate, and tells me exactly what I want to know. The first thing I do before buying a product is check to see if you’ve done a showdown, keep up the great work!!
@jb95866
@jb95866 2 жыл бұрын
Same here, tell all my friends also.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
@tvviewer4500
@tvviewer4500 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing how marketing teams keep this info from making it into your purchasing decisions.
@txshender
@txshender 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this channel as well, but I want to caution you on something as an engineering student. In many real world cases, there’s some non-negligible amount of uncertainty that goes into these measurements. For example, does that impact drill impart the same force each time? If not, what is the variance? Could that impact these downstream results? Long story short, statistics are very useful for understanding what a real measurement is from a single point of data. If you like this type of product testing, I’d encourage you to at least take an intro to engineering statistics as I found it really interesting for the practical application of e.g. validating an assembly line’s output for quality by measuring x samples in y total output based on a defect that has so far been seen in only z% of products.
@JaredConnell
@JaredConnell 2 жыл бұрын
I saw your name and thought I had commented lol
@theondebray
@theondebray 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a set of BAHCO adjustables (and pliers) about 40 years ago, still working fine, v little play, holds the adjustment, AND, the screw adjuster doesn't protrude so that when you put the tool down on the bench it doesn't get knocked out of adjustment - a very useful feature.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@donalddocherty3880
@donalddocherty3880 9 ай бұрын
Had bahco for 35 years still the best adjustable
@papalegba6796
@papalegba6796 8 ай бұрын
Yup bahco very solid
@justinbevier8231
@justinbevier8231 6 ай бұрын
The snap-on(rebranded bahco) adjustable wrenches are the best in existence. I'd bet my paycheck on it.
@fernandoramoa7079
@fernandoramoa7079 2 жыл бұрын
l'm from Paraguay. When l started working l was sent to buy a set of quality tools by request of an experienced foreman. On the box they read: "these tools were crafted by people who love their job. Please take good care of them". That remark set my frame of mind forever
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 2 жыл бұрын
Dude your tests are absolutely amazing!
@Chimera6297
@Chimera6297 2 жыл бұрын
soapy wooder? is that you?
@lonely_toaster3517
@lonely_toaster3517 2 жыл бұрын
Project Farm has been one of my favorite channels, it’s unbiased
@seymoarsalvage
@seymoarsalvage 2 жыл бұрын
Supercharge that SN95 already! 😂
@TENNSUMITSUMA
@TENNSUMITSUMA 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, the great Chrisfix, here?! Well this is the great project farm so guess i shouldn't be surprised!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@kevinwallis2194
@kevinwallis2194 2 жыл бұрын
this hits home with me. I spent 35 years doing construction and our tools would last for years, and only got replaced when lost or stolen. The newer tools just dont seem to hold up any longer.
@Quickened1
@Quickened1 2 жыл бұрын
Planned obsolescence...
@discgolfdetails9889
@discgolfdetails9889 2 жыл бұрын
That way you have to buy new ones. If the last forever they can't sell you new ones. Same with computers and cars. Quality is limited on purpose.
@jeffroberts6428
@jeffroberts6428 2 жыл бұрын
@@discgolfdetails9889 computers and cars are more difficult to make last for a long time than a couple pieces of steel. I’m not saying that planned obsolescence isn’t real, just that a internal combustion engine can only take so much, vs. a wrench
@DaftPunkSkittle
@DaftPunkSkittle 2 жыл бұрын
My dad's employees steal everything. My uncle is the manager and just swoops into our shop/garage and grabs our old vintage tools my dad passed down to me. And use it for work for the guys (that steal them) instead of buying new tools for the guys like the whole family tells him to do. He gets payed to go to the shops and to use the business credit card but he's just so damn lazy
@arthurmead5341
@arthurmead5341 2 жыл бұрын
@@DaftPunkSkittle accuse him of rape
@andrewpm2
@andrewpm2 Жыл бұрын
Time and time again one of the best informative and thorough review channels out there. Thank you for all your hard work and time.
@Lance.West4
@Lance.West4 2 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for an adjustable wrench that works on metric & standard bolts for years! Glad someone finally made one!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Lance.West4
@Lance.West4 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm That was a joke, but you're welcome.😆 Love your videos. We always tell a young helper to get us a metric adjustable wrench & watch them scratch their head looking.
@RobertBrown-vm3ce
@RobertBrown-vm3ce Жыл бұрын
I call them "many millimeter" wrenches😎
@Benjamin-rm2nt
@Benjamin-rm2nt Жыл бұрын
I will have to start doing this once I get some seniority at my work. 😂 "Hey you! I need you to get me an empirical adjustable spanner."
@MiketheBassMan
@MiketheBassMan 2 жыл бұрын
Just goes to show how serious the lifetime warranty on the old Craftsman tools was. You could bring any broken tool in for a free replacement in the store, no questions asked and no receipt required, so they had a vested interest in making tools you weren't going to break!
@snarkylive
@snarkylive 2 жыл бұрын
Too bad Sears is gone now, I doubt Ace or Lowe's would honor it
@HariSeldon913
@HariSeldon913 2 жыл бұрын
I only had to do that once and the only issue was that they had changed the sizes offered and had to figure out which one to give as a replacement.
@gus473
@gus473 2 жыл бұрын
Only had to do it twice: a ⅜" ratchet and a flex-head ratchet! Both times, it probably was my use but.... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@poeticsilence047
@poeticsilence047 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, companies see that as a problem. If everyone bought your tools and were guaranteed for life you won't be making money since no reason to replace them. In my line of work I can see the difference in parts where older ones lasted forever and now forget about.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@skunkjobb
@skunkjobb 2 жыл бұрын
As a Swede, I'd like to point out that the modern type of adjustable spanner was invented by Johan Petter Johansson. A few years later, the Finnish-Swedish businessman Berndt August Hjort bought Johansson's factory and gave it the name BA Hjort & Co, now BAHCO. I'm sad to see their spanners are today made in Spain but at least it's not in China and some BACHO tools are still made in Sweden.
@kleiton__
@kleiton__ 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who uses BAHCO tools regularly: they're really good
@1pcfred
@1pcfred 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Swedish Bacho adjustable wrench on the table here now. Snap-On owns Bacho today. So I'm sure they're responsible for the reorganization of the company.
@gearloose703
@gearloose703 2 жыл бұрын
Bahco tools today appear to be a mix of widely varying quality and "feasibility" and unfortunately generally can not be recommended, but the 903x series of adjustable wrenches really are amazing, no other brand compares to those. Especially 9031P is a must have tool nobody should live without.
@johanea
@johanea 2 жыл бұрын
I have two adjustable shark jaw Bacho spanners which are Made in Sweden. I hold on to those tight since those can't be bought anymore. I think one of the last quality items I own made in Sweden which still have quality. Absolut Vodka would be another quality product still around. Beside that, mostly shit comes out from Sweden nowadays.
@billmcdowell3100
@billmcdowell3100 2 жыл бұрын
I use the 8” wide jaw Bahco wrench. By far the best wrench I’ve ever had.
@scienceisfun5989
@scienceisfun5989 2 жыл бұрын
I love your data and your methods, sir. I am a medical researcher and grew up on a farm/still do side work for friends so this is satisfying on a variety of levels
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@dansanger5340
@dansanger5340 2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that Spain was an adjustable wrench superpower.
@Miata822
@Miata822 2 жыл бұрын
I had to stop myself from shouting "Don't break the real Craftsman!" I still use some Craftsman tools I got over 40 years ago. Their 3/8" ratchet drives were the best.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@MrNeelmatt
@MrNeelmatt 2 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@whisperpandy
@whisperpandy 2 жыл бұрын
@@djheatt Yes you can--------------WITH THE CHINESE BRAND, AND THAT ONE DOESN'T have a lifetime warranty !!!
@texasroots
@texasroots 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly since about 2011 lifetime warranty gets you a made in china replacement.
@junkname9983
@junkname9983 2 жыл бұрын
@@djheatt they'd give you a Made-in-China one. :sad:
@grabberorange5663
@grabberorange5663 2 жыл бұрын
Another one knocked out of the park. And that you included USA Craftsman vs import Craftsman really answered the question I've had for a while.
@HariSeldon913
@HariSeldon913 2 жыл бұрын
There was never a question of the USA Craftsman being better, it was only a question of how much better.
@billy3114
@billy3114 2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@alanj7306
@alanj7306 2 жыл бұрын
I love my Craftsman tools. 18 years old and work great. They just don’t make stuff how they used to.
@busman7228
@busman7228 2 жыл бұрын
You can sometimes find new USA craftsman ones at eBay. That’s where I got mine
@MrSpiritmonger
@MrSpiritmonger 2 жыл бұрын
That USA Craftmans adjustable wrench cost $50-80 on EBAY. Shit is not affordable. I'd take a Chinese Craftsman anyday.
@allosaurusfragilis7782
@allosaurusfragilis7782 Жыл бұрын
There's no messing about on this channel...straight to it. I like that.
@accurateexteriorsco
@accurateexteriorsco Жыл бұрын
General comment after watching so many of his videos...this guys testing and even more so, the editing of the videos is so impressive. hes very thorough and clear, quick and concise! Bravo Project Farm. Great work and thank you for what you do with your platform, you are a huge service to us "at home" techs trying to get a job done on a regular guys income.. we know where to spend a few extra bucks and when we dont need to. thank you
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@christophersiddall7270
@christophersiddall7270 6 ай бұрын
Shame on you for saying “so impressive” and not the correct statement, which is “Very Impressive!”
@taggerinc2652
@taggerinc2652 2 жыл бұрын
One of the few times when it's actually accurate to say that the older models are better than the new ones. Thank goodness I have a toolbox filled with thirty year old tools that were made in the USA, when that actually mattered.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@stylicho
@stylicho 2 жыл бұрын
Would be nice to see old corded made in US drills versus today's stuff. If he can find a good one that is
@Awesum
@Awesum 2 жыл бұрын
Amen brother. My father kept a bunch of tools all made in US. He loves stopping at yard sales and sniffing out the ol made In USA ones. I used to give him shit as a kid, but boy do I understand him now that I use tools on the regular at work
@randomuser6306
@randomuser6306 2 жыл бұрын
@@Awesum strange how your dad gets smarter the older you get. Mine does too. And I'm 40.
@whitespacemarines4308
@whitespacemarines4308 2 жыл бұрын
That's what my wife keeps telling me. But I am STILL getting my calipers out.
@danielmoore4871
@danielmoore4871 2 жыл бұрын
This guy's work is incredible. Everything he does is thorough and non-biased. The top reviewer on KZbin. Every time I go to buy something, I check to see if it's been put to the test on his channel. I wish everyone on KZbin had this level of integrity. And it's not boring either. Perfect format.
@Trahloc
@Trahloc 2 жыл бұрын
100% agreement. He is absolutely my most trusted reviewer to find the limits and claims of an item.
@GunnysWrenches
@GunnysWrenches 2 жыл бұрын
Just like one of his catch phrases- his testing methods & attention to detail is “very impressive”
@anthonysiracuse
@anthonysiracuse 2 жыл бұрын
Little things like how much the worm gear travels means absolutely nothing to the younger generations. But to us who work with our hands or grew up around folks with ingenuity that appreciate craftsmanship and want the best tools so we can do the best job.....little things like how much something is knurled or how much something slips is very important. When I was in school for my industrial electrician courses we had a machine drives class and a machining class...both teachers were retired from GM Tonawanda power train ( and damn proud....rightfully so) and both of those men only used old JH William's tools. (Fun fact the old William's plant is a block from my house) and those tools were the predecessor of Snap On ...and boy are they made well!!!!! You know a brand is good when it's the choice of toolmakers and heavy machine repair mechanics
@spikereynolds8615
@spikereynolds8615 Жыл бұрын
Having a bunch of vintage craftsman tools in my box, those adjustable wrenches can't be beat.
@jamesb.9155
@jamesb.9155 2 жыл бұрын
Mighty impressive creative and organized testing process and data presentation as always. Time after time, I've never seen better presentations, so well organized, clearly stated and efficiently presented as this, anywhere before.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stephenmoxley3004
@stephenmoxley3004 2 жыл бұрын
This video is a testimonial to what "made in USA" really means. It also points out why this type of wrench is commonly referred to as a "Crescent wrench." Keep up the great work.
@nopegaming2117
@nopegaming2117 2 жыл бұрын
A while ago when we made stuff it was built well, now we just import slop
@wea69420
@wea69420 2 жыл бұрын
It's far from being a problem of nationality anyways. Every year that has passed just means more time for companies to hone their planned obsolescence skills. They've figured out how to do it in a way that maximizes profits for them, and they're only getting better at it. Sooner or later the standard is going to veer off completely into disposable everything.
@nopegaming2117
@nopegaming2117 2 жыл бұрын
@@wea69420 yeah, if people as a collective don’t voice our concerns for the falling global quality then everything will fall apart
@12345anton6789
@12345anton6789 2 жыл бұрын
It’s only referred to as an “Crecent wrench” in the US and Canada. Swedish Bahco which now belongs to Snap-on came out with this wrench 20 years before The Crecent Tool Company.
@megunded
@megunded 2 жыл бұрын
@@wea69420 that is excactly the point .....
@Theonekhaled1
@Theonekhaled1 2 жыл бұрын
I work as a test engineer and I am so impressed with all your contraptions! You really find a neat way to eliminate variables. I really look forward every Sunday to see what you have cooking next🙌
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@gus473
@gus473 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, it's one of the best parts! 👍🏼😎✌🏼
@KiatHuang
@KiatHuang 2 жыл бұрын
Very well conducted comparison - not seen one so good on youtube. Nicely done.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@jsr-uz3oj
@jsr-uz3oj 2 жыл бұрын
I still have my made in USA craftsman tools and your videos are very impressive and well thought out I love watching them.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mark9118
@mark9118 2 жыл бұрын
I checked my tools, and I have a Crescent brand 10" wrench made is USA. It looks to be very high quality in terms of precision, etc. But because I have a full set of metric and SAE wrenches, I have rarely used it in the 40 years I have owned it (but still in like new condition). I guess one of the advantages of being old is that I still have a lot of USA made tools.
@furtim1
@furtim1 2 жыл бұрын
This is the primary reason I go to estate sales. At least for the next 10 or so years, you can still get the 50s-70s made in USA tools there.
@robertvanruyssevelt7159
@robertvanruyssevelt7159 2 жыл бұрын
I have SK Wayne socket sets in 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 in - I broke one socket by using a ridiculously long pipe on the end of the power bar but all the rest are in excellent condition (bought about 50 years ago).
@wf2v
@wf2v 2 жыл бұрын
Made in Jamestown, NY!
@STho205
@STho205 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a full home mechanics tool box set at Sears Craftsman in 1979 for $75. I have tried to maintain and keep up with all them for over four decades. I'd have skipped the last destructive test on the USA Craftsman and just say... Nahh I'll keep it. That was a good NOS purchase.
@flyinikeAK
@flyinikeAK 2 жыл бұрын
I really liked how you put in a vintage tool, it just goes to show how well things used to be made. Wonder how an actual vintage crescent wrench would handle this...
@4FAVRE41989
@4FAVRE41989 2 жыл бұрын
@Mck Idyl it was Chinese made vintage ones are usa made
@TillyOrifice
@TillyOrifice 2 жыл бұрын
@Mck Idyl I think Ike meant Crescent, not crescent.
@MoneyManHolmes
@MoneyManHolmes 2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to cry when he broke it.
@shieldcracker
@shieldcracker 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the vintage Crescent (depending how you define vintage) would likely perform inferiorly than its Chinese counterparts. When Crescent moved to China they retooled all the wrench patterns, and although I think the steel quality could improve a bit the new patterns with tighter tolerances live up to the expectations. I agree with PF it is the best buy. Craftsman 🇺🇸 sadly is now a page for the history book.
@davidpowell3347
@davidpowell3347 2 жыл бұрын
A lot better. (If not already worn out/battered by being used to hammer etc.)
@Mrhvac
@Mrhvac Жыл бұрын
You rock. I really think that you do a great job with your videos and provide super valuable information. I really do appreciate the time and effort that I know you must put into these. Thank you.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@Radziolinho
@Radziolinho 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for testing the adjustable hammer
@BYOTools
@BYOTools 2 жыл бұрын
Proud of craftsman USA doing sooooo well in this competition but can’t believe they don’t sell those anymore. Thanks as always for your detailed testing.
@Embrigh
@Embrigh 2 жыл бұрын
What's left unsaid is that old tools were expensive and if you want to pay the same price relative to inflation then you'd be buying high end tools. It's just that if you aren't a professional sometimes all you need is a cheap tool to do something.
@danialhillmann5374
@danialhillmann5374 2 жыл бұрын
@@Embrigh the difference is also your paying for a fellow American to have a job, not some poorly payed guy in China.
@procatprocat9647
@procatprocat9647 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing news. USA does something well! (Well they used to)
@neilkurzman4907
@neilkurzman4907 2 жыл бұрын
I have one of the older American craftsman. When you use it you can feel how much tighter it is than cheap adjustable wrenches.
@neilkurzman4907
@neilkurzman4907 2 жыл бұрын
@@danialhillmann5374 Apparently the difference is that it was made better. And yes at the time I bought it I actually spent extra time to find an American made one. I found it at Sears hardware store, telling you how long ago it was.
@felixperez4460
@felixperez4460 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got to take my hat off to you. The amount of thought that goes into keeping these tests fair is amazing. You not only test fairly, but you test thoroughly. I don’t use 90% of the things you test, but it’s a pleasure watching you do what you do.
@richardpruiksma9194
@richardpruiksma9194 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Confirmed what I knew from my own and other’s experience with crescent and craftsman USA. Thank you
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@michaelhenderson5098
@michaelhenderson5098 2 жыл бұрын
I still have some of the tools from a Craftsman tool kit bought in 1967. Mostly ratchets, sockets and wrenches. I remember breaking one 1/2 inch drive sometime in the late 70's and they replaced it free at my local Sears. Adjustable wrenches include a Reed 12 inch, a Pittsburg 10 in and two 8 inch Craftsman (forged in USA). I don't do a lot of wrenching so these have lased a long time.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@BenSwoloest
@BenSwoloest 2 жыл бұрын
My dad gave me about 20 crescent wrenches of old craftsmans, crescent, and assorted non name “made in USA” that both grandfathers had collected in their jobs. Gave them a soak in evaporust and they will out do anything modern companies are offering
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@akoznasovajusername
@akoznasovajusername 2 жыл бұрын
@shelby M Most of my tools are more than a 100 years old. That's because they're made to last forever.
@ElainesDomain
@ElainesDomain 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 70's 12'' Proto. Best I've owned and I abuse the heck out of it. Same with my 70's S&K tools.
@z33tanner
@z33tanner 2 жыл бұрын
@shelby M I don't think the quality of todays Crescent is even comparable to their old USA made stuff.
@allent555
@allent555 2 жыл бұрын
My Dad did the same, he's 76 y/o now. He is passing the torch.
@Patryn71
@Patryn71 2 жыл бұрын
Once again this makes me very glad that almost all of my hand tools are Craftsman USA made. I bought most of them 20+ years ago and they still work like new today. The few that aren't Craftsman are WIHA when they were still made in Germany. It makes me sad to see how far these once great names have fallen in the name of profits.
@jamesbranham2217
@jamesbranham2217 2 жыл бұрын
You nailed it.. the exec's to get their next bonus went to lower quality and slave labor
@Lucas12v
@Lucas12v 2 жыл бұрын
I've got a lot of USA craftsman stuff too. Unfortunately, if any of it breaks, you can't get a (good) warranty replacement anymore. I've got some US made Armstrong tools that i really like too and i can't get them warrantied anymore either.
@2strokepower803
@2strokepower803 2 жыл бұрын
Same as the bacho. That is a swedish brand and fun fact the adjustable wrench was a Swedish invention. And Bacho is an old tool brand that sold quality tools. So for me as a swede to hear that the bacho wasn't made in Sweden is kinda sad.
@vanargrand3199
@vanargrand3199 2 жыл бұрын
It’s not just tools, almost every household item you buy was probably made in China or some other country with virtually no labor protection.
@2strokepower803
@2strokepower803 2 жыл бұрын
Vanargrand yea. That's unfortunately the truth
@mistros5684
@mistros5684 2 жыл бұрын
Im so glad you make these types of videos honestly you have helped me in so many purchases!!!!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@fr3ddyfr3sh
@fr3ddyfr3sh Жыл бұрын
Your videos are exceptionally good. You and torque test channels are the best channels for tool nerds.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jarice4657
@jarice4657 2 жыл бұрын
One of my big regrets in life was selling US made craftsman tools in a large toolbox for $75 at a garage sale. I was moving out of the country and couldn’t store it. I even built an engine with it when I was a teenager. Never sell your tools!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@rjmac3001
@rjmac3001 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, as of now i don't think i could ever part with them lol. Building engines and memories
@airplanemechanic5561
@airplanemechanic5561 2 жыл бұрын
He who dies with the most tools wins.
@christiandestefano9997
@christiandestefano9997 2 жыл бұрын
@@airplanemechanic5561 only if it was true brother!
@maxscriptguru
@maxscriptguru 2 жыл бұрын
Take care of your tools and your tools will take of you.
@claytondennis8034
@claytondennis8034 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still sticking with my 8" Bahco. Performs like a 10" and is the best adjustable I've ever used. The only downside is that you can't put it down, or it will "grow legs".
@Gayestskijumpever
@Gayestskijumpever 2 жыл бұрын
I was briefly an assembly engineer for a company specialising in automated manufacturing solutions and my Bahco tools were as good or better than the more expensive tools used by my co-workers. They were all impressed by the quality, ergonomics and ease of use of the Bahco tools. The combination of Nordic human factor led design and Germanic functional led design is the perfect balance.
@WanderingDad
@WanderingDad 2 жыл бұрын
I have a few Bahco tools, and I have a sneaking suspicion they've gone the route of Craftsman and all the rest.
@ReggaeBound
@ReggaeBound 2 жыл бұрын
Bahco's reign supreme on ships. As a marine engineer I and almost everyone else always have one on us. Legendary amongst mariners **Edit: The Bahco Alligator adjustable to be precise**
@lawrencetremblay5633
@lawrencetremblay5633 2 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos. On point and great test and comparison. Thanks for staying on point and topic.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@Captain-Obvious-1961
@Captain-Obvious-1961 2 жыл бұрын
I am pleased that I found your channel. Very informative!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@05milmachine90
@05milmachine90 2 жыл бұрын
I scored a USA Craftsman wrench just like this one in a tool box of random tools (that also turned out to be mostly USA Craftsman) for 7 bucks at a yard sale for the whole box!
@GunnysWrenches
@GunnysWrenches 2 жыл бұрын
This was how it purchased many tools as a young mechanic starting out years ago. You could get a “box of junk” for $5 and go turn in / exchange all the broken craftsman tools at Sears and roll out with an easy $100-$200 worth of brand new stuff. Ha!
@BASEBALLHISTOR
@BASEBALLHISTOR 2 жыл бұрын
Most craftsman is made here but the parts are from china, and also Ryobi and Craftsman are one in the same
@BASEBALLHISTOR
@BASEBALLHISTOR 2 жыл бұрын
@@GunnysWrenches ahhh tha good ole days.
@ecidemon5672
@ecidemon5672 2 жыл бұрын
@@BASEBALLHISTOR Ryobi is a TTI brand, Craftsman is a StanleyBlack&Decker brand
@ronaldknisley9792
@ronaldknisley9792 2 жыл бұрын
You did well USA number 1
@CallMeChato
@CallMeChato 2 жыл бұрын
My favourite part of your videos is when you read the manufactures’ own descriptions of how well their tools are built and their impressive features.
@needaman66
@needaman66 2 жыл бұрын
We're going to test that
@Tweaked_ej6
@Tweaked_ej6 2 жыл бұрын
"Fits both standard and metric bolts" I died lol
@MyDogRunner
@MyDogRunner 2 жыл бұрын
Especially the arrow to tell which way to turn the wrench! LOL
@phredphlintstone6455
@phredphlintstone6455 2 жыл бұрын
Its also left handed
@Peewee239
@Peewee239 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that milwaukee showed such good results. I had gotten the set a year ago and I've never looked back. Great performances. I use em daily
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@serpentscore
@serpentscore Жыл бұрын
I just bought a pair of the crescent brand thanks for this. You really helping people out
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@cliffdog2004
@cliffdog2004 2 жыл бұрын
I audibly cheered when the bolt snapped instead of the nut rolling for the vintage Craftsman \m/
@douglaskattau9241
@douglaskattau9241 2 жыл бұрын
I thought I heard an eagle scream…
@cliffdog2004
@cliffdog2004 2 жыл бұрын
@@douglaskattau9241 too excited? 😁
@PeregrineBF
@PeregrineBF 2 жыл бұрын
I far prefer Knipex's "Pliers Wrench" parallel-jaw pliers. There are other smooth-jaw parallel-travel pliers out there. It'd be nice to see them compared, and to see them compared to this style of adjustable wrench.
@theomnipresent1
@theomnipresent1 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to comment the same thing.
@jenniferwhitewolf3784
@jenniferwhitewolf3784 2 жыл бұрын
The Knipex are superb. Our business tried one, and bought 4 more instantly... they are exceptionally durable too.
@charliesullivan4304
@charliesullivan4304 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing how well the Wera performed in the torque test (the smaller one that didn't break), I imagine the Knipex would perform similarly, and one wrench can handle a full range of sizes, unlike the Wera.
@ialeg3710
@ialeg3710 2 жыл бұрын
I hope he does it, sounds interesting!
@KirchTX
@KirchTX 2 жыл бұрын
This is why I love not only Project Farm, but Project Farm comments. The type of people drawn to this page are my kind of people. Knipex pliers wrench is exactly what I've been looking for and didn't even know it existed.
@georgeferlazzo7936
@georgeferlazzo7936 Жыл бұрын
Hello again, Project Farm Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I hated watching the vintage Craftsman Ratchet break from testing. A lot of my Craftsman tools are in the twenty years plus. And still work as advertised. Again thank you 😊
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@johnlenoir1023
@johnlenoir1023 Жыл бұрын
I agree it is kind of painful to watch some of these tools be messed up but I don't think there's anybody more honest about their testing I love this channel I love everything you test please keep them coming
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@Gunlover1001
@Gunlover1001 2 жыл бұрын
Would LOVE to see some Torque Wrenches tested for accuracy and strength. Great job as always!!!!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great suggestion. Thank you.
@sanara_on_tour
@sanara_on_tour 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a good idea 👍
@chuckdawg2799
@chuckdawg2799 2 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yea. Ive seen reviews and they can be way, way off
@spannerworx7106
@spannerworx7106 2 жыл бұрын
Test norbar please.
@carpediemarts705
@carpediemarts705 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm I've heard torque wrenches must be LOOSTENED for storage or they lose calibration. How do you test the calibration or cal damage of a torque wrench?
@willgriffin3490
@willgriffin3490 2 жыл бұрын
Of all the test - to - failure ProjectFarm has done, not once have I regretted his decision... until today. Hated to see the vintage Craftsman breaking. Great video as always!
@lrt19
@lrt19 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I got a little teary eyed when I saw her go.
@Blox117
@Blox117 2 жыл бұрын
the only test to failure i regret is on my girlfriend
@UknowIam
@UknowIam 2 жыл бұрын
@@Blox117 it was just the same with your Mum
@Blox117
@Blox117 2 жыл бұрын
@@UknowIam at least i have a mom
@airsoftkid112
@airsoftkid112 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see more industrial brands like Mac, Proto, gearwrench, etc get tested as well!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video idea.
@benjaminjwilson6694
@benjaminjwilson6694 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking about that. The six-inch I use is a USA-made proto.
@elconquistador98
@elconquistador98 Жыл бұрын
Look at Project Farm KZbin channel. He does exactly that.
@spammerscammer
@spammerscammer Жыл бұрын
@@elconquistador98 little late there kpasta.
@elconquistador98
@elconquistador98 Жыл бұрын
@@spammerscammer I know. I had a “senior moment” there. What’s kpasta?
@mach1553
@mach1553 Жыл бұрын
Very impressive, your amount of work on this is fantastic!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@ejones0310
@ejones0310 2 жыл бұрын
Fortunately, I have a vintage Craftsman, having bought one in a set of tools in 1970. I was newly married and just starting to build my tool inventory.
@mikegraham7078
@mikegraham7078 2 жыл бұрын
I use an adjustable wrench regularly. I have tried many, and my search ended when I tried the Milwaukee. For me, the single most important aspect is that it doesn't loosen off when you're using it. I try to surround myself with tools that don't make my life worse than they need to be. The frustration of having to constantly re-tighten an adjustable is far worse than paying $10 more for a wrench. If you're using a 10" adjustable to apply more than 900 pounds to the handle then you really need to re-evaluate your life choices. The 24" and 36" wrenches are used for applying that level of torque. The Milwaukee is an excellent all-around adjustable wrench.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@iFixJunk
@iFixJunk 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm with you. I use a Crescent like the one in the video regularly, and I haven't had it loosen up either--like you say, I wouldn't be using it for the heavy-duty applications and it works just fine for the appropriate challenges. My 8" is a Brigade (not sure where it's made, found it on eBay), and it is actually pretty impressive. Sometimes you NEED them for worn-out fasteners and fittings that no longer really fit the correct wrench. Also, sometimes the wrenches with markings help you determine the size of regular open-end wrench you should get from your box!
@mikegraham7078
@mikegraham7078 2 жыл бұрын
@@iFixJunk My preferred wrench for worn-out hex fasteners is the vise-grip locking wrenches made for the purpose - that have the narrow hex shape built into the jaws. They actually call them 'locking wrenches' instead of 'locking pliers' and the part numbers are, for instance, 10LW for 10" locking wrench.
@jesseback3536
@jesseback3536 2 жыл бұрын
Since you use one regularly let me ask you, do you also think the torque test he did place the wrench incorrectly (upsidedown) ? I Couldn't find any comments mentioning this. The contact point of the bolt is putting it's pressure higher up on the moving part of the wrench, giving maximum leverage to force the wrench apart.
@mikegraham7078
@mikegraham7078 2 жыл бұрын
@@jesseback3536 I expect he did it that way because that's the only way you can reasonably do it with a force pressing down. If the rig had have been made up with the plate at an angle then the wrench could have been put on properly, but honestly I'm not that interested in finding out that the wrench can survive 1000 pounds on the handle because I am not 1000 pounds and I won't be applying such a ridiculous load to the wrench. It can handle way more weight than I am going to apply - that's what matters. Use a bigger wrench if you want to apply more than maybe 200lb-ft of torque. Just because the wrench can open to 1-1/4" doesn't guarantee that it is the Right Wrench For The Job to torque a 3/4" structural fastener that needs 300 or so lb-ft of torque. Even if you *did* want to apply the maximum torque for the maximum size of fastener that the wrench is able to hang onto you still would need no more than maybe 400lbs on the end of the handle, which any of these wrenches would be able to supply. I understand that 'strongest wrench' is something that people are interested in, but it's not a valuable metric for me, personally. If the wrench is 'strong enough' then the usability factors are far more important, and for me the biggest usability factor is not backing off. I want an adjustable that can be used like an open-ended wrench.
@williamcarolhermann2471
@williamcarolhermann2471 2 жыл бұрын
Greatly enjoy your productions... and appreciate the genuine approach. I would like to see you test/compare binoculars. The market has a huge difference in price. The market also has a huge difference in claims. Would be interested in best image resolution at specific distances. Perhaps a moisture test. Perhaps also field of view tests and amount of light collected tests.
@tanksouth
@tanksouth Жыл бұрын
Bought a Crescent brand wrench based on this video. Paid $23. Its tight and awesome. Thank you!
@tangydiesel1886
@tangydiesel1886 2 жыл бұрын
The saying "they don't make them like they use to" comes to mind. Thanks for your hard work.
@jimmytvfclassic
@jimmytvfclassic 2 жыл бұрын
In Spain we have a lot of great brands of adjustable wrenches, mostly from the Basque country. Acesa, Irega, Irimo, Palmera (Palm tree) now Bahco. I have an Acesa and looks very similar to the Klein. Great video as always! Cheers from Barcelona!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimmytvfclassic
@jimmytvfclassic 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm no, thank you for all the great comparisons
@deantattersall6008
@deantattersall6008 2 жыл бұрын
I have used a Palmera ratchet screwdriver 6 days a week for over 20 years, never jammed or needed lubricant, heavily used and abused still works flawlessly rain or shine. I believe Snap-on paid license to Palmera to use the same design for their ratchet screwdriver.
@blackhatch46
@blackhatch46 2 жыл бұрын
Snap on adjustables are made there as well.
@Mikael2492
@Mikael2492 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not defending China but let me tell you this real fact. The quality depends on the price you pay. You want a high quality one? Pay more money. You didn't have enough money? Then buy a cheap one but with lower quality. When China imitated something, they created two kinds of it for different market.
@iRECKONER
@iRECKONER Жыл бұрын
Your channel and videos are my new obsession! Thank you for the great content!!!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@scottcates
@scottcates 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for testing these!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@spyronos
@spyronos 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not gonna lie, breaking the vintage craftsman hurt my heart
@shanesgettinghandy
@shanesgettinghandy 2 жыл бұрын
Me too, but it needed to be done. Sadly, a little part of Made in USA history died with it.
@10intexas
@10intexas 2 жыл бұрын
I swear I could hear a chant of "USA, USA, USA" in the distance as the wrench broke!
@DragonstarFighter
@DragonstarFighter 2 жыл бұрын
It hurt us all... breaking vintage items isn't cool
@love2scoobysnack
@love2scoobysnack 2 жыл бұрын
Because it is no longer produced I was hoping he would let it retire before subjecting it to catastrophic failure. It made me sad. But at last I must conclude his tool his choice
@renecastro6110
@renecastro6110 2 жыл бұрын
17:22 🥲🥲🥲
@bluegizmo1983
@bluegizmo1983 2 жыл бұрын
I never would've imagined there could be so much difference between adjustable wrenches! I thought they were all basically the same.
@Black70Fastback
@Black70Fastback 2 жыл бұрын
you managed to give us all this information in less than 20 minutes by seemingly not even taking time to breath through the power of editing but this had to actually take forever to film.
@zachjennings1443
@zachjennings1443 Жыл бұрын
just discovered your reviews here. Very good, thank you for the thorough review here I am a mechanic things like this are great
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@plainlogic
@plainlogic 2 жыл бұрын
For anyone who wants to know, Craftsman usa made adjustable wrenches, * shown in this video, were made by Proto(*Western. Forge)tools and the Proto is still available and in current production still made in the USA. The old Craftsman brand had mostly been production tools made with the craftsman name. In my opinion the craftsman/ Proto was/is the best adjustable wrench for the money. I am a millwright at a steel mill in Birmingham AL. *edit- some older craftsman adjustable wrenchs were made by the Williams tool company. The very last run of American made , craftsman branded , adjustable wrenches were made by Proto(Western forge) .
@TOM-yd8ub
@TOM-yd8ub 2 жыл бұрын
I've still got a Proto Adjustable Spud Wrench, that thing is awesome.
@jed-henrywitkowski6470
@jed-henrywitkowski6470 2 жыл бұрын
@@TOM-yd8ub Irish and Polish taters are simple. One only needs a potato peeler at the most. Only over engineered German taters need a wrench!
@tonyg7553
@tonyg7553 2 жыл бұрын
I will take a Klein adjustable wrench over all of the others for my money.
@dgillies5420
@dgillies5420 2 жыл бұрын
Bless you!
@jfoehrkolb8229
@jfoehrkolb8229 2 жыл бұрын
Whats taters precioussss???
@washworld8358
@washworld8358 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t even use tools, this was beautifully organized and well worth the 19 minutes watch time.
@Mikey-ym6ok
@Mikey-ym6ok 2 жыл бұрын
You should get into tools brotha. One thing you’ll need in life.
@tylerdowling
@tylerdowling 2 жыл бұрын
You’re gonna need an impact driver soon. Trust me.
@misterindependent7994
@misterindependent7994 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you did this. I'm in the market for some crescent wrenches.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hardway1746
@hardway1746 Жыл бұрын
Had to go check my toolbox. Thankfully I have 5 USA Craftsman Adjustable Wrenches from 5in-10in. Bought em years ago from sears also as another viewer commented.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@stephenbridges2791
@stephenbridges2791 2 жыл бұрын
My grandfather used to call these wrenches "knuckle busters". I think your testing proved what many of us have suspected for a long while. Craftsman USA is FAR superior to what they sell today. I actually hated to see that USA one destroyed. Almost brought tears to my eyes.
@Nitromessiah
@Nitromessiah 2 жыл бұрын
no worries - that was the lowest level POS USA wrench. Not the "good" Craftsman stuff.
@AOKONE
@AOKONE 2 жыл бұрын
They are called nut-lathe where I live..
@PlanckRelic
@PlanckRelic 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite nicknames for thes are "Crescent hammer" and "all 16ths"
@kalijasin
@kalijasin 2 жыл бұрын
That’s essentially what they are.
@majormojo
@majormojo 2 жыл бұрын
In Canada, we say “Saskatchewan Socket Set”, “Tumwrench”, or “Nutf*cker”.
@unclematt3
@unclematt3 2 жыл бұрын
On a whim years and years ago I bought 7 Craftsman adjustable wrenches from Sears, figuring at some point they would come in handy. They're USA built, beautiful, well-made tools, and they have never, ever failed me. I am sad that we now have to look to Germany and Europe for well made tools.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@icelover3
@icelover3 2 жыл бұрын
Germany is in Europe
@johnchristmas7522
@johnchristmas7522 2 жыл бұрын
Be very careful when buying anything from anywhere, check real closely, because even from Europe many companies still use their famous trade names but buy from China and many companies don't even bother to show were it was made. While we are on the Chinese crap subject, 85% of all sellers on Amazon are Chinese!
@Joshtheweatherman
@Joshtheweatherman 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much the same with cars. If you want a well built car, look at Japanese or European cars. My friend has a Volkswagen Jetta Diesel, and it’s lasted him forever. 482k miles on the clock.
@johnp556
@johnp556 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnchristmas7522 Also they've done things like importing chi1nese workers and cheap materials to Italy just so they can sell it with "made in italy" !! Part of their "belt and road" nonsense. Don't know about anyone else but if I want to buy something Made in Italy, I want it made with Italian materials made by Italian people.
@embededfabrication4482
@embededfabrication4482 2 жыл бұрын
thumbs up for knowing the right way to actually put the adjustable onto the nut, I never seem to use the adjustable, got good at guessing the size from wrenching every day, going for the adjustable is a sign of defeat.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SupahBigg577
@SupahBigg577 Жыл бұрын
6:55 - That voice change! 😂
@Coconut7403
@Coconut7403 2 жыл бұрын
I have an old pair of japanese adjustable wrenches made by Gisuke from the time my father lived in Japan and they have almost no play (better than my bahco wrenches that were still made in Sweden)
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@Tallnerdyguy
@Tallnerdyguy 2 жыл бұрын
My grandfather had the same set, still use them to this day, amazing tools
@wetlettuce4768
@wetlettuce4768 2 жыл бұрын
Japanese machining is usually very good so that doesn't surprise me one bit.
@osmiumviii4193
@osmiumviii4193 2 жыл бұрын
*breaks all of the wrenches* Now we are going to test each tool company's exchange policy!
@shanemurray1471
@shanemurray1471 Жыл бұрын
Own 2 Crescents. 6” and 12” They remain of my best tools after a decade
@larrymiller5171
@larrymiller5171 2 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of diamond adjustable wrenches and they're are still awesome and work as they did new.. I even used a piece of pipe on them for extra leverage and they never broke or slipped. They're also made in USA
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@smithfamilydesigns2012
@smithfamilydesigns2012 2 жыл бұрын
Newer isn't always better. Nice to see a test that included how things used to be made.
@reaperzeero
@reaperzeero 2 жыл бұрын
These tests are so well designed that I wager that this video has secretly been seen by the design team for at least a few of these tools manufacturers to see what they can improve.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
@PlatypusVomit
@PlatypusVomit 2 жыл бұрын
More likely they watched to see where they can cut costs because their wrench outperforms its price point.
@BenderBendingRodriguez2024
@BenderBendingRodriguez2024 2 жыл бұрын
@@PlatypusVomit I hate that this was my exact thought. Cynical? Probably. Inaccurate? Probably not.
@macforme
@macforme Жыл бұрын
I certainly hope that all companies that get "air time" on Project Farm would be VERY attentive to see what they can do better.
@davidweston9115
@davidweston9115 Жыл бұрын
Or to see what they can lower in quality. Look what Craftsmen has done since the bankruptcy, gone from world beating quality at very low prices, to the worst possible quality at higher prices than Harbour freight. I am amazed that the German tools failed to the old Craftsmen, but on the other hand, it was older. A ten year old German tool would be better than a new one. (the steel gets worse every time it is recycled (5 yrs or so). Nothing is made from virgin steel anymore.
@Pierobon
@Pierobon Жыл бұрын
I am very happy to see Hazet and Gedore on the videos, a bit (very) disappointed that they didn't ace everything... So I did some research, and I found out that there are some brands advertising they build predictive breaking behaviour into their metals alloys, trying to prevent serious injuries (or even death) to the user, in case of abuse/misuse or anything unexpected that might happen. I couldn't find out, though, if this kind of "expected to break around xyz% above the expected normative torques" is also written into the norms. I did find very interesting to see in the end that one or another brand market their stuff stating boldly "tolerances and quality that not only fulfils but greatly exceeds the norms", instead of going in the direction of "strongest tools you'll ever need" like the TV ads. i guess this is quite a change in viewpoint, and maybe the strongest one to hold may not be the best afterall. Gedore states in its catalogues that their proprietary vanadium alloy allows you to feel the tool deforming in your hands before it completely fails, (and I add this by my own personal experience here:) giving the user that split second enough of time to remove the bodyweight from the tool before it fractures itself, letting you fall down and hurt yourself on the floor... or worse, having the broken tool or a big screw poking deep into your skin.
@mattrosich
@mattrosich Жыл бұрын
I have a lot of Irwin vise grip hand tools and I love them. They always seem to do good in these tests
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@A.Mere.Creator
@A.Mere.Creator 2 жыл бұрын
6:40 that is very impressive
@Derek_All_Man
@Derek_All_Man 2 жыл бұрын
7:06 was nice
@AaronBlankenship
@AaronBlankenship 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it so much this merch drop that wasn't distracting. So many other channels need to do it this way. You better believe I'm going to order a t-shirt now.
@kimkhiienmayhungthuan2259
@kimkhiienmayhungthuan2259 2 жыл бұрын
Analyze many types of hand tools in the construction industry, welding mechanics, agriculture, forestry and fishery industry
@davidescobar5366
@davidescobar5366 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice testing adjustable wrenches. Too bad the common person can no longer work on repairs like for say their own vehicles nowadays. With all the worthless electrical crap auto manufacturers put in vehicles today which are the pieces that fail 90 percent or more of the time it leaves most us home made gearheads out of the picture. That is the plan from automakers however. Eliminate mechanics except overpriced dealer certified mechanics.
@blueapple4044
@blueapple4044 2 жыл бұрын
I actually went ahead to 6:20 to see what they would talk about before the very impressive part you mentioned. You owe me some seconds back.
@ChessMasterNate
@ChessMasterNate 2 жыл бұрын
The part that bugs me the most is when the worm gear sticks in places. And it is always at the standard nut places, because that is where you applied force the last time. And because there is some back-off, it does not tighten all the way in those positions, or there is more slop. Slop and back-off are also very important, thanks for testing that. The ultimate breaking point, I don't think I care about beyond 400 lb or so. If I need that much force, I am using the wrong tool. Though, it is fun for the video. I wish you had checked how smooth the movement was after the 200 lb. And again at 300 lb. Maybe 100 lb too. I definitely would not want one that was not 100% undamaged at 100 lb. I don't care if that is subjective, that is what I would like to know.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@mitchellgarcia3532
@mitchellgarcia3532 Жыл бұрын
Been working on towers with the 6" channel lock wrench. It isn't heavy duty enough for what I do. But it is a great wrench for lighter work. after watching this I'm going with an 8 inch Bahco next. thank you
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@steveeuphrates-river7342
@steveeuphrates-river7342 Жыл бұрын
Amazing there are so many offerings still
@michaelandcolinspop
@michaelandcolinspop 2 жыл бұрын
I found myself feeling noticeably sad when the USA Craftsman broke. I’m so grateful to have so many of the old Craftsman line tools in my repertoire.
@IOwnCalculus
@IOwnCalculus 2 жыл бұрын
Not the least bit surprised. The first time I got my hands on a vintage USA Craftsman adjustable I was shocked at just how much nicer it was than any adjustable I'd ever used before or since, including other Craftsman. I would like to see a version of this with locking adjustable wrenches included.
@jeffekkel5870
@jeffekkel5870 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 36 year old 12" Craftsman adjustable wrench. It is starting to get a little tired but still on the top of the tool box.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@bindthedevilloosetheangels
@bindthedevilloosetheangels 2 жыл бұрын
Locking adjustable wrenches are more of a gimmick than a real performer. I had one that was a craftsman (not sure if USA craftsman or china) I was so frustrated with the tool and the lack of improvement over a traditional crescent wrench I gave it away rather than throwing it away like I was strongly considering.
@IOwnCalculus
@IOwnCalculus 2 жыл бұрын
@@bindthedevilloosetheangels That might be a Craftsman problem, not a tool design problem. I have one from Stanley and it grips so well that on one occasion I was able to use it to loosen brake flare nuts without rounding them off when I didn't have the oddball flare nut wrench required.
@bindthedevilloosetheangels
@bindthedevilloosetheangels 2 жыл бұрын
@@IOwnCalculus Nice. Situations like that is why I bought Flank drive plus wrenches which at the time where one of a kind. Now there are lots of copy cats.
@gabrieldauz3533
@gabrieldauz3533 2 жыл бұрын
6:46 finally a company admits that this is an adjustable hammer
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@glassesstapler
@glassesstapler 2 жыл бұрын
I love how the price for the Craftsman made in the USA is... "USA"
@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps
@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps 2 жыл бұрын
Damn
@eh2341
@eh2341 2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad there's somebody out there that will destroy tools while testing them. I cringe when I twist a screwdriver, but my tool chest is upgrading constantly thanks to this channel. Good job Project Farm !
@mrjockt
@mrjockt Жыл бұрын
The one tool we never had in any tool kit when I worked on aircraft, if you needed to undo a nut you got the correct size spanner. It was completely different when I worked in the oil industry, because we had to fly out to the platform you couldn’t take a lot of tools with you so all you carried were three or four different size adjustable spanner’s to undo the various nuts and bolts.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@hipolitozamorano2214
@hipolitozamorano2214 10 ай бұрын
Another top notch video it's always a plaisure to see the difference between companies 👍
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@darrenkoeppen6137
@darrenkoeppen6137 2 жыл бұрын
I just love your unbiased reviews of everything. Clear, concise testing with graph analysis, and not long drawn out videos! Keep em coming bud
@verlenefalero8898
@verlenefalero8898 2 жыл бұрын
He his good in explaining this better
@verlenefalero8898
@verlenefalero8898 2 жыл бұрын
I will like to know you better if you don't mind leaving me a reply on here
@darrenkoeppen6137
@darrenkoeppen6137 2 жыл бұрын
@@verlenefalero8898 In what way? This isn't tinder
@verlenefalero8898
@verlenefalero8898 2 жыл бұрын
@@darrenkoeppen6137 what do you mean..?
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