Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Kobalt: amzn.to/3GdVQhp Crescent: amzn.to/3jtPLUa Klein Tools: amzn.to/3pwMUOg Irwin: amzn.to/3ntcgdk Bahco: amzn.to/2ZfO0TT Milwaukee: amzn.to/3jxLdwd Craftsman: amzn.to/30VfIFT Channellock: amzn.to/3pwafPX Hazet: amzn.to/3jvoVv2 Tekton: amzn.to/3nnamuv Gedore: amzn.to/3npECF4 Reed Tool: amzn.to/3GeKdqu Wera Joker: amzn.to/3jybk6f
@mustie13 жыл бұрын
thanks for adding the vintage wrench in. it goes to show the saying they dont make em like they used to,
@aporifera3 жыл бұрын
Survivorship bias
@nokidding1523 жыл бұрын
They also don't charge what they used to.
@802Garage3 жыл бұрын
At least we have Malco Eagle Grip for locking pliers!
@burner27783 жыл бұрын
I've still been replacing mine with new ones from Ace Hardware corporate stores. I love my USA made Craftsman wrenches!
@AliceNine3 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.
@stronkde3 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Me too! I dreaded destroying the wrench
@html_rulez_d00d3 жыл бұрын
I had to skip past that part.
@joshuasharrock4663 жыл бұрын
Made in USA... Every day I miss that more and more
@HariSeldon9133 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.
@randysmith96363 жыл бұрын
I agree, why destroy a perfectly good vintage wrench. Regardless of the outcome, you can not buy it so the point was .....
@chrisfix3 жыл бұрын
Dude your tests are absolutely amazing!
@Chimera62973 жыл бұрын
soapy wooder? is that you?
@lonely.toaster3 жыл бұрын
Project Farm has been one of my favorite channels, it’s unbiased
@seymoarsalvage3 жыл бұрын
Supercharge that SN95 already! 😂
@TENNSUMITSUMA3 жыл бұрын
Wow, the great Chrisfix, here?! Well this is the great project farm so guess i shouldn't be surprised!
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@reverse_engineered2 жыл бұрын
"Works with both standard and metric fasteners." 🤣 You almost managed to say it without laughing. Absolutely hilarious. Great video as always.
@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 Жыл бұрын
Just commented this lol wonder how many people missed that completely
@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 Жыл бұрын
@@demonex3 fun at parties
@carlsaganlives6086 Жыл бұрын
Perfect for changing headlight fluid as well as muffler bearings.
@mjmcomputers3 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.
@davidpowell33473 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.
@truthsmiles3 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.
@flybyairplane35283 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 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@barackobama53043 жыл бұрын
Sears doesn't own Craftsman anymore. The brand was sold off about 10 years ago.
@rmcjr52063 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.
@maxanthony463 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@gasauto16753 жыл бұрын
Agree, Best Test Channel I know, Great that you test European Tools also
@paulparoma3 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."
@GeauxRilla3 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
@GeauxRilla3 жыл бұрын
@@paulparoma package advertises your the most blatant contrarian on KZbin, We're gonna test that!
@imjustaguy4763 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!!
@jb958663 жыл бұрын
Same here, tell all my friends also.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
@tvviewer45003 жыл бұрын
Amazing how marketing teams keep this info from making it into your purchasing decisions.
@txshender3 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.
@JaredConnell3 жыл бұрын
I saw your name and thought I had commented lol
@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.
@danielmoore48713 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.
@Trahloc3 жыл бұрын
100% agreement. He is absolutely my most trusted reviewer to find the limits and claims of an item.
@GunnysWrenches3 жыл бұрын
Just like one of his catch phrases- his testing methods & attention to detail is “very impressive”
@anthonysiracuse3 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
@felixperez44603 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.
@MiketheBassMan3 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!
@snarkylive3 жыл бұрын
Too bad Sears is gone now, I doubt Ace or Lowe's would honor it
@HariSeldon9133 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.
@gus4733 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)_/¯
@poeticsilence0473 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@andrewsallee6044 Жыл 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 Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@hownotto406710 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.
@grabberorange56633 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.
@HariSeldon9133 жыл бұрын
There was never a question of the USA Craftsman being better, it was only a question of how much better.
@billy31143 жыл бұрын
Me too
@alanj73063 жыл бұрын
I love my Craftsman tools. 18 years old and work great. They just don’t make stuff how they used to.
@busman72283 жыл бұрын
You can sometimes find new USA craftsman ones at eBay. That’s where I got mine
@MrSpiritmonger3 жыл бұрын
That USA Craftmans adjustable wrench cost $50-80 on EBAY. Shit is not affordable. I'd take a Chinese Craftsman anyday.
@shortbuschauffeur64443 жыл бұрын
I love the giggle as he reads "works with both SAE and Metric bolts" lol
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
lol. The marketing pitch for some products is hilarious!
@LazyTurtul3 жыл бұрын
LOL, Take that competition!
@parochial23563 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.... :)
@thomasholden5003 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the old Lucky Strikes cigarette ad. "It's toasted!" (All tobacco is toasted.)
@SJAndrewbsme3 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm Surprised they don't say "works for both tightening and fastening!"
@kevinwallis21943 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.
@Quickened13 жыл бұрын
Planned obsolescence...
@discgolfdetails98893 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.
@jeffroberts64283 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
@DaftPunkSkittle3 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
@arthurmead53413 жыл бұрын
@@DaftPunkSkittle accuse him of rape
@Theonekhaled13 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🙌
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@gus4733 жыл бұрын
Yup, it's one of the best parts! 👍🏼😎✌🏼
@sorierosc3 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!
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
@stevemorrill66702 жыл бұрын
I am a diy guy and I can't imagine how many knuckle busters real mechanics get a week.
@JohnThomas-lq5qp2 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.
@jamesberry13492 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
@alanorrick67412 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.
@stephenmoxley30043 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.
@nopegaming21173 жыл бұрын
A while ago when we made stuff it was built well, now we just import slop
@wea694203 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.
@nopegaming21173 жыл бұрын
@@wea69420 yeah, if people as a collective don’t voice our concerns for the falling global quality then everything will fall apart
@12345anton67893 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.
@megunded3 жыл бұрын
@@wea69420 that is excactly the point .....
@scienceisfun59892 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
@ProjectFarm2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Miata8223 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@MrNeelmatt3 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@whisperpandy3 жыл бұрын
@@djheatt Yes you can--------------WITH THE CHINESE BRAND, AND THAT ONE DOESN'T have a lifetime warranty !!!
@texasroots3 жыл бұрын
Sadly since about 2011 lifetime warranty gets you a made in china replacement.
@junkname99833 жыл бұрын
@@djheatt they'd give you a Made-in-China one. :sad:
@skunkjobb3 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__3 жыл бұрын
As someone who uses BAHCO tools regularly: they're really good
@1pcfred3 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.
@gearloose7033 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.
@johanea3 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.
@billmcdowell31003 жыл бұрын
I use the 8” wide jaw Bahco wrench. By far the best wrench I’ve ever had.
@jimmytvfclassic3 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!
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimmytvfclassic3 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm no, thank you for all the great comparisons
@deantattersall60083 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.
@blackhatch463 жыл бұрын
Snap on adjustables are made there as well.
@Mikael24923 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.
@Lance.West42 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for an adjustable wrench that works on metric & standard bolts for years! Glad someone finally made one!
@ProjectFarm2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Lance.West42 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-vm3ce2 жыл бұрын
I call them "many millimeter" wrenches😎
@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."
@BYOTools3 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.
@Embrigh3 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.
@danialhillmann53743 жыл бұрын
@@Embrigh the difference is also your paying for a fellow American to have a job, not some poorly payed guy in China.
@procatprocat96473 жыл бұрын
Amazing news. USA does something well! (Well they used to)
@neilkurzman49073 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.
@neilkurzman49073 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.
@taggerinc26523 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@stylicho3 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
@Awesum3 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
@randomuser63063 жыл бұрын
@@Awesum strange how your dad gets smarter the older you get. Mine does too. And I'm 40.
@whitespacemarines43083 жыл бұрын
That's what my wife keeps telling me. But I am STILL getting my calipers out.
@mark91183 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.
@furtim13 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.
@robertvanruyssevelt71593 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).
@wf2v3 жыл бұрын
Made in Jamestown, NY!
@STho2053 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.
@jimgeorger44523 ай бұрын
Favorite Channel!
@accurateexteriorsco2 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
@ProjectFarm2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@christophersiddall7270 Жыл бұрын
Shame on you for saying “so impressive” and not the correct statement, which is “Very Impressive!”
@washworld83583 жыл бұрын
I don’t even use tools, this was beautifully organized and well worth the 19 minutes watch time.
@Mikey-ym6ok3 жыл бұрын
You should get into tools brotha. One thing you’ll need in life.
@tylerdowling3 жыл бұрын
You’re gonna need an impact driver soon. Trust me.
@CallMeChato3 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.
@needaman663 жыл бұрын
We're going to test that
@Tweaked_ej63 жыл бұрын
"Fits both standard and metric bolts" I died lol
@MyDogRunner3 жыл бұрын
Especially the arrow to tell which way to turn the wrench! LOL
@phredphlintstone64553 жыл бұрын
Its also left handed
@claytondennis80343 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".
@Gayestskijumpever3 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.
@WanderingDad3 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.
@ReggaeBound3 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**
@dansanger53402 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that Spain was an adjustable wrench superpower.
@flyinikeAK3 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...
@4FAVRE419893 жыл бұрын
@Mck Idyl it was Chinese made vintage ones are usa made
@TillyOrifice3 жыл бұрын
@Mck Idyl I think Ike meant Crescent, not crescent.
@MoneyManHolmes3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to cry when he broke it.
@shieldcracker3 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.
@davidpowell33473 жыл бұрын
A lot better. (If not already worn out/battered by being used to hammer etc.)
@Patryn713 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.
@jamesbranham22173 жыл бұрын
You nailed it.. the exec's to get their next bonus went to lower quality and slave labor
@Lucas12v3 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.
@2strokepower8033 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.
@vanargrand31993 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.
@2strokepower8033 жыл бұрын
Vanargrand yea. That's unfortunately the truth
@Gunlover10013 жыл бұрын
Would LOVE to see some Torque Wrenches tested for accuracy and strength. Great job as always!!!!
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great suggestion. Thank you.
@sanara_on_tour3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a good idea 👍
@chuckdawg27993 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yea. Ive seen reviews and they can be way, way off
@spannerworx71063 жыл бұрын
Test norbar please.
@carpediemarts7053 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?
@andrewpm22 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.
@darrenkoeppen61373 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
@verlenefalero88983 жыл бұрын
He his good in explaining this better
@verlenefalero88983 жыл бұрын
I will like to know you better if you don't mind leaving me a reply on here
@darrenkoeppen61373 жыл бұрын
@@verlenefalero8898 In what way? This isn't tinder
@verlenefalero88983 жыл бұрын
@@darrenkoeppen6137 what do you mean..?
@05milmachine903 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!
@GunnysWrenches3 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!
@BASEBALLHISTOR3 жыл бұрын
Most craftsman is made here but the parts are from china, and also Ryobi and Craftsman are one in the same
@BASEBALLHISTOR3 жыл бұрын
@@GunnysWrenches ahhh tha good ole days.
@ecidemon56723 жыл бұрын
@@BASEBALLHISTOR Ryobi is a TTI brand, Craftsman is a StanleyBlack&Decker brand
@ronaldknisley97923 жыл бұрын
You did well USA number 1
@danimalsyogurt57213 жыл бұрын
My favorite part about your channel is how honest you are. When you say " While it's not stamped on the tool , I BELIEVE the Hazet is made in Germany." It's simple but it's exactly why I love your reviews. Always great!
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rancosteel3 жыл бұрын
Hazet wrenches were standard basic maintenance wrenches that were included with all new vintage air cooled VW Beetles. My 71 Super Beetle had the original wrenches and leather carry bag. Pretty cool.
@sparkeyjones62613 жыл бұрын
Some of the highest quality wrenches I own are the ones included in my early 80's BMW toolkit. I believe the brand is Heyco. Probably similar to the ones that came with VW's at one time.
@tanksouth2 жыл бұрын
Bought a Crescent brand wrench based on this video. Paid $23. Its tight and awesome. Thank you!
@jeremypilot10153 жыл бұрын
You made my day! I have mentioned before, I love old Craftsman tools, It's what I started with as a mechanic when I was younger. I could never afford Snap-On or Mac. But Craftsman never let me down. However mine were American made and that obviously makes a difference! Thank You my Friend this video had me shouting for joy routing for the old Craftsman! 😊
@nunninkav3 жыл бұрын
Sears sold some good tools back when.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@robvenom10583 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this one. You always do top notch work PF.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@eugenetswong3 жыл бұрын
I agree. His tests are so thorough, that I often end up learning about the tools and materials, too.
@tangydiesel18863 жыл бұрын
The saying "they don't make them like they use to" comes to mind. Thanks for your hard work.
@jamesb.91552 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.
@ProjectFarm2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@theondebray3 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@donalddocherty3880 Жыл бұрын
Had bahco for 35 years still the best adjustable
@papalegba6796 Жыл бұрын
Yup bahco very solid
@justinbevier8231 Жыл бұрын
The snap-on(rebranded bahco) adjustable wrenches are the best in existence. I'd bet my paycheck on it.
@leerolfe53326 ай бұрын
Totally agree as they may not come out on top in Projects amazing tests but for daily pro use there is no substitute to a set of Bahcos not for Plumbing at least ;)
@A.Mere.Creator3 жыл бұрын
6:40 that is very impressive
@Derek_All_Man3 жыл бұрын
7:06 was nice
@AaronBlankenship3 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.
@kimkhiienmayhungthuan22593 жыл бұрын
Analyze many types of hand tools in the construction industry, welding mechanics, agriculture, forestry and fishery industry
@davidescobar53663 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.
@blueapple40443 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.
@eh23413 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 !
@fr3ddyfr3sh2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are exceptionally good. You and torque test channels are the best channels for tool nerds.
@ProjectFarm2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jarice46573 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!
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@rjmac30013 жыл бұрын
Good advice, as of now i don't think i could ever part with them lol. Building engines and memories
@airplanemechanic55613 жыл бұрын
He who dies with the most tools wins.
@christiandestefano99973 жыл бұрын
@@airplanemechanic5561 only if it was true brother!
@maxscriptguru3 жыл бұрын
Take care of your tools and your tools will take of you.
@mikegraham70783 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@iFixJunk3 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!
@mikegraham70783 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.
@jesseback35363 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.
@mikegraham70783 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.
@smithfamilydesigns20123 жыл бұрын
Newer isn't always better. Nice to see a test that included how things used to be made.
@ranakirti2 ай бұрын
sir u r just great, i actually cant find words to praise you.
@ProjectFarm2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Ghostdog43 жыл бұрын
I'm older than my tools but not by much! Thank God I started only buying Craftsman tools when I was a teenager! Still got almost all of them! Thanks Project Farm you are indeed a Rock Star in the world of practical testing!
@willgriffin34903 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!
@lrt193 жыл бұрын
Yes, I got a little teary eyed when I saw her go.
@Blox1173 жыл бұрын
the only test to failure i regret is on my girlfriend
@UknowIam3 жыл бұрын
@@Blox117 it was just the same with your Mum
@Blox1173 жыл бұрын
@@UknowIam at least i have a mom
@unclematt33 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@icelover33 жыл бұрын
Germany is in Europe
@johnchristmas75223 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!
@Joshtheweatherman2 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.
@johnp5562 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.
@dylcar4 ай бұрын
Came back to watch this video again as I’m in the market for a new adjustable. What a great selection of wrenches tested.
@ProjectFarm4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@plainlogic3 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-yd8ub3 жыл бұрын
I've still got a Proto Adjustable Spud Wrench, that thing is awesome.
@jed-henrywitkowski64703 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!
@tonyg75533 жыл бұрын
I will take a Klein adjustable wrench over all of the others for my money.
@dgillies54203 жыл бұрын
Bless you!
@jfoehrkolb82293 жыл бұрын
Whats taters precioussss???
@CW-dl3ho3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for thoroughly explaining What I have been trying to put into words about my made in the USA Craftsman wrench and why its my go to wrench. It always just "felt" better. Awesome video!
@trailingrails99533 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that the human brain can detect those fraction of a millimeter differences in tolerance between high and low quality tools just by feel.
@porkrind35123 жыл бұрын
Agreed,. Being irreplaceable at this point I don't use em on grungy work anymore.
@brianallison19133 жыл бұрын
Yes my dad has some old made in USA craftsman and they are better than the new ones I bought a couple years ago. I've already had a 3/8 ratchet break and his still works fine 50 years later.
@Coconut74033 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)
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@Tallnerdyguy3 жыл бұрын
My grandfather had the same set, still use them to this day, amazing tools
@wetlettuce47683 жыл бұрын
Japanese machining is usually very good so that doesn't surprise me one bit.
@allosaurusfragilis77822 жыл бұрын
There's no messing about on this channel...straight to it. I like that.
@PeregrineBF3 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.
@theomnipresent13 жыл бұрын
I was going to comment the same thing.
@jenniferwhitewolf37843 жыл бұрын
The Knipex are superb. Our business tried one, and bought 4 more instantly... they are exceptionally durable too.
@charliesullivan43043 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.
@ialeg37103 жыл бұрын
I hope he does it, sounds interesting!
@KirchTX3 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.
@TheBCTuber3 жыл бұрын
With 46 years in Auto Mechanics and General Contracting, i can honestly say this was one of "THE" most impressive presentations I've seen! ---Two thumbs up!
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@TheBCTuber3 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm Welcome! This was really dynamic! Not a boring second! Will be sharing!
@BenSwoloest3 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
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@Dino_Buk3 жыл бұрын
@shelby M Most of my tools are more than a 100 years old. That's because they're made to last forever.
@ElainesDomain3 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.
@z33tanner3 жыл бұрын
@shelby M I don't think the quality of todays Crescent is even comparable to their old USA made stuff.
@allent5553 жыл бұрын
My Dad did the same, he's 76 y/o now. He is passing the torch.
@rhsking055 ай бұрын
So glad a swooped in and grabbed me up a ton of USA Craftsman tools when I was getting out of the Army back in 2012. Never letting that stuff go.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@bluegizmo19833 жыл бұрын
I never would've imagined there could be so much difference between adjustable wrenches! I thought they were all basically the same.
@reaperzeero3 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
@PlatypusVomit2 жыл бұрын
More likely they watched to see where they can cut costs because their wrench outperforms its price point.
@BenderBendingRodriguez20242 жыл бұрын
@@PlatypusVomit I hate that this was my exact thought. Cynical? Probably. Inaccurate? Probably not.
@macforme2 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.
@davidweston91152 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.
@byronnightingale55503 жыл бұрын
Project Farm: Putting adjustable wrench marketing departments to shame fifteen at a time. Very impressive.
@Science-sans-conscience2 жыл бұрын
For me Bahco is here the clear winner ! Made in spain, Wera seems to be a good choice but a little fragile. With your data we have this ranklist : 1- Bahco 53$ 🇪🇸 2- Craftman usa 3- Crescent 16$ Chine ( good value ) 4- Milwaukee 33$ 🇹🇼 5- Hazet 58$ 🇩🇪 6- Gedore 38$ 🇩🇪 7- Klein Tools 33$ 🇪🇸 Others amazing tools in comment : Gisuke JP Danielson Proto Williams Tool company BlackHawk Acesa, Irega,Iremo,Palmera 🇪🇸 Facom Snap On
@ProjectFarm2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@tomokmotorpart7599 Жыл бұрын
since 1891 JP's first patent registered on the adjustable wrench
@ejones03103 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.
@joelk96033 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoy your tests and methods, Consumer Reports take a lesson! I used vintage Craftsman tools in the 1960s - Break one, hand it over the counter at Sears for a new one. Only Craftsman tool I ever broke was a flat screwdriver while using it as a pry bar.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@fortyfour66263 жыл бұрын
@Jimmy S I broke 2 myself recently….trying to remove a blade from a rusted lawnmower. Cracked them both in similar fashion. Needed up at Autozone buying some black set that was a little more costly but handled that nut removal with ease. Today’s craftsman just suck from what I’ve seen with my particular uses
@Ron-bo6tb3 жыл бұрын
I have a 12 inch Bahco given to me by a Machinery suppler in Germany. It says it was made in Sweden. I've had it since 1995 and it's performed almost as good as an open end wrench. Great video's, I rely on your test for lot of things I buy!!
@johnnyhomegrownholmgren99993 жыл бұрын
They are made in Sweden. But the older ones had better steel.
@AlexKall9 ай бұрын
@@johnnyhomegrownholmgren9999 they were made in Sweden.
@hxd93212 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being a productive human
@ProjectFarm2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@Lees9203 жыл бұрын
As always, this test eliminates guessing what's best and zeros in on the best based on 'scientific' data. Great job!
@Tennessee9683 жыл бұрын
I've learned a lot from your tests! Thanks a lot for what you do. Your hard work is appreciated!
@BladeBeam063 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews! I think it’d be awesome to see a ratchet wrench showdown with so many brands making them now! A plain ol’ ratchet review would be good too! I’m curious which brands would hold up the best before their internal components give out
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@mohammadkhan79033 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm I'd like to see husky tools in your showdowns as they are available at Home Depot and Home Depot is everywhere so hand tool warranty is easy. Thanks for the excellent videos
@jamesbranham22173 жыл бұрын
I think he did..
@airsoftkid1122 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see more industrial brands like Mac, Proto, gearwrench, etc get tested as well!
@ProjectFarm2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video idea.
@benjaminjwilson66942 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about that. The six-inch I use is a USA-made proto.
@elconquistador982 жыл бұрын
Look at Project Farm KZbin channel. He does exactly that.
@Shepardofman2 жыл бұрын
@@elconquistador98 little late there kpasta.
@elconquistador982 жыл бұрын
@@Shepardofman I know. I had a “senior moment” there. What’s kpasta?
@mr.x83913 жыл бұрын
Framing hammers would be a cool direction to take your testing. I’d like to see how the Martinez hammer handles the off the rack crowd of hammers. As always, good show! 👍
@ChessMasterNate3 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.
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@John_Ridley3 жыл бұрын
Even when he's checking out stuff that I don't have any particular need to buy, I still watch Project Farm to see how he builds his tests. Ingenious and, yes, Very Impressive.
@TheFuzzyFabian Жыл бұрын
@ 6:40 had great laugh, made my night for sure to see your double thumbs up and shirt. Loved it! Keep up the great work! ❤
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@Oroquieta3 жыл бұрын
Your videos sir are the pinnacle of "I don't need to know this, but I will watch it anyway, so I can both support a good cause and get entertained at the same time".
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@matthewmiller60683 жыл бұрын
You only don't need to know until you need to buy something he's done a test on...
@christophercastor66663 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I Love the scientific approach to proving that old domestically made tools are in fact better than the tools we can buy new today. eBay and yard sales better look out! ProjectFarm fans are on our way and We’re armed with knowledge that’s based solidly in “We’re Gonna Test That!!!”!! As always Thank You -CY Castor
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
@thebackwoodsmechanic50293 жыл бұрын
The Irwin was impressive on failire. I closed my eyes when the USA Craftsman broke. I thought Channellock would have performed better but once again Bahco aka Snap On took the win. Great results
@DragonstarFighter3 жыл бұрын
The breaking the vintage craftsman hurt me too, a little piece of the good ole USA gone now :(
@mickk85193 жыл бұрын
I doubt very much that the Snap-On ownership of a group of already established quality tool manufacturing companies made any difference to the outcome of these tests. I've owned a couple of Bahco adjustable wrenches for 45 years, they were on top of the competition back then. The engineering company I worked for at the time suggested I purchased them. And they still work as well today.
@Pierobon2 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.
@cliffdog20043 жыл бұрын
I audibly cheered when the bolt snapped instead of the nut rolling for the vintage Craftsman \m/
@douglaskattau92413 жыл бұрын
I thought I heard an eagle scream…
@cliffdog20043 жыл бұрын
@@douglaskattau9241 too excited? 😁
@skakdosmer3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the test(s)! In my country, Danmark (“Denmark”) we call an adjustable wrench a “Swedish key”, or just a “Swede” for short. The Swedish Johan Petter Johansson invented the first adjustable wrench in 1892, and in 1916 his factory was sold to Berndt August Hjorth and COmpany, or BAHCO. (All according to their website). I’ve always used Bahco, and I don’t see much reason to change that.
@krokodilen313 жыл бұрын
Sadly Bahco isn't what it was when the tools where made here in Enköping, Sweden, they abdoned the high quality special steel.
@MrMarnix3 жыл бұрын
Bahco now has factories in China too, so you'll have to verify when buying
@davexb65953 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the history.
@tedcrum3 жыл бұрын
The Bahco wrench is a traditional design that has a bulky buttress on the jaw, perhaps because the older steel was not alloyed. Modern wrenches (copies if you prefer) are slimmer and much more practical in modern automotive service. Bahco now makes their wrench with the right-hand thread that US users expect (at the request of new owner Snap-on?) and I have a ~4" one that's a honey, made in Spain. But not as nice as the 4" Crescent that I could never afford in the 60's.
@Vivungisport3 жыл бұрын
@@MrMarnix Their quality tools are made in Portugal.
@karmakittenz693 жыл бұрын
That was an exhaustive test. I hope you're getting a good check from KZbin. The amount of work you put into these tests is amazing. Keep up the incredible work. Shout out from lake Ozark!
@Jasonitodd11 ай бұрын
Lost my dad in 2020 and I inherited his massive stockpile of old craftsman tools. My buddy’s at work of course all have the newest snappy stuff, and I’m happy for them, but I’m proud to still be rocking my father’s old tools and his favorite tool brand.
@ProjectFarm11 ай бұрын
That's very nice! Sure you will enjoy those tools!
@leesuschrist3 жыл бұрын
Well, this makes me feel good about my purchase of the Craftsman USA made tools that I made 14 years ago when I was just getting into the trades. I have a set of 3 different sizes of that adjustable wrench and they haven't failed me!
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@TheBlindkiller854073 жыл бұрын
I’ve got 2 adjustable USA craftsman, and a 180 piece USA craftsman socket set. I’ve abused them, and still work fantastic.
@RickJohnson3 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video, and loved seeing the unit translations nearly everywhere! Also loved the subtle merch ad vs the desperate sales pitches we see in most other channels! Sold!
@ericbrown86273 жыл бұрын
Now I remember why I use to love the hell out of craftsman tools back in the day.
@jsr-uz3oj2 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.
@ProjectFarm2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RogueSecret3 жыл бұрын
Love the bahco jaw size as an plumber, the jaws take up so little space when you are using em behind toilets, on FPL parts etc :) And that they have normal and extra wide grip on all their sizes!:) Great test!:)
@Brickstin3 жыл бұрын
USA Craftsman is my winner personally - Very thorough testing and presentation! I love this, this is very educational and helps consumers a lot whom want to buy quality tools. It's one of the reasons why I subbed to your channel. Thanks for all your hard work, you should be a quality control tester for a company to test equipment. :D
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
@writenamehere00003 жыл бұрын
USA craftsman looool, vs China... Not hard to beat LOOOL
@nunyab1zn3ss23 жыл бұрын
Ancient haze pfp
@2maddie1843 жыл бұрын
Chinese crapmanship
@stephenbridges27913 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.
@Nitromessiah3 жыл бұрын
no worries - that was the lowest level POS USA wrench. Not the "good" Craftsman stuff.
@AOKONE3 жыл бұрын
They are called nut-lathe where I live..
@PlanckRelic3 жыл бұрын
My favorite nicknames for thes are "Crescent hammer" and "all 16ths"
@kalijasin3 жыл бұрын
That’s essentially what they are.
@majormojo3 жыл бұрын
In Canada, we say “Saskatchewan Socket Set”, “Tumwrench”, or “Nutf*cker”.
@spikereynolds8615 Жыл бұрын
Having a bunch of vintage craftsman tools in my box, those adjustable wrenches can't be beat.
@Flashy73 жыл бұрын
every time you say "we're gonna test that!" marketing managers start to pack their things from their desks into a box :D
@Zraknul3 жыл бұрын
Nah they aren't held accountable for that. That's what they were told by design, who slopped their standards, because they're being pushed by the executives to lower costs.
@blahblah80373 жыл бұрын
This whole video is just an ad for wera.
@richardwarren74923 жыл бұрын
Actually they don't, it's all about PROFITS and trading on American names.
@nashguy2073 жыл бұрын
Great testing and review. Its sad Craftsman tools aren't what they once were. I have a couple of the old adjustable usa made craftsman wrenches that I still use they are not as tight as they used to be but are still good tools. Have a great week!!
@FJB20203 жыл бұрын
I have had to warranty more chinese made crapsman ratchets at blowes in the last few months than I ever had to do with my USA made ones.. I should have known better than to buy Communist made pieces of junk...
@DietBajaBlast3 жыл бұрын
@@FJB2020 BLOWES lol
@yetidynamics3 жыл бұрын
i wept a bit when you broke the craftsman (USA)
@ProjectFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@warrenharrison94903 жыл бұрын
Same.
@niveklor14563 жыл бұрын
You to understand that Craftsmen is now owned by China
@niveklor14563 жыл бұрын
Craftsman Once An American brand,with the fall of Sears and kmart,Craftman is now china man.quality gone, just another cheap knock off, that is all China was ever known for, junk.
@joeh8583 жыл бұрын
@@niveklor1456 It makes me sad and angry simultaneously. This represents much more than just wrenches.
@shanemurray14712 жыл бұрын
Own 2 Crescents. 6” and 12” They remain of my best tools after a decade