I just recently bought some Tekton long 6 point flex head ratcheting wrenches (8mm to 19mm no skips) and I have to say I am impressed... plus if you buy from the site directly you get 10% money back to use on their site... their warranty is supposedly painless. You take a picture of the broken tool and they mail you one out within about 3 days. I can't preach their brand 100% but I am impressed with these wrenches and am willing to buy some more of their tools since they are affordable and they have a nice selection of hand tools.
@EXOVCDS7 жыл бұрын
Variety is key... for those starting out, get basic open/closed long & stubby. You've got YEARS ahead of you for adding to your collection!
@georgecroney61683 жыл бұрын
And years of wasted time if you don't go for a ratcheting set
@shadowdog5007 жыл бұрын
I agree with your assessment of crows feet. You don't need them 99.99% of the time, but when you do need them you are screwed if you don't have them. I call tools like this "Screwed if you don't have them tools." Chris
@etchosts81626 жыл бұрын
Shadowdog500 you’ll only need it once but it will save your ass is what I call them.
@danohstoolbox5 жыл бұрын
I guess u have never tryed to get to the brake lines from the distribution block on a avalanche
@andygilbert18774 жыл бұрын
Crows feet may have limited use on cars, but if you work on heavy stuff...Invaluable on hydraulic pipes especially. I was working on JCBs a lot and the backhoe had a habit of working the pipe unions loose. Sometimes to get to tighten the leaking one you may have to remove 2 or 3 other pipes. Not with a set of crows feet! :)
@jonathanhill72954 жыл бұрын
Check out tektons, they are USA made
@mikeske97774 жыл бұрын
I realize this video is couple years old but I worked for 10 years as a vehicle mechanic and 30 plus years as a aviation mechanic. Crows feet are a daily use tool for a aviation mechanic. They are used extensively on aircraft hydraulic lines and I have a complete set of SAE crows feet. When I retired 2 and half years ago my crowfeet now reside in my toolbox at home. Oh year I just used them a couple weeks ago working on my tractor.
@patrickleach45176 жыл бұрын
Those ultra low profile wrenches are similar to an old set of tappet wrenches I have for fixing old cars. I love them and find lots of uses for them where I wouldn't expect.
@Beaucage027 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the 30/60 degree angle wrench from snap on! Im an aircraft mechanic and these are my go to wrench for the sneaky spot on aircraft!
@charlesg11506 жыл бұрын
I bought a set of those great wrenches AFTER someone showed me their Mac four way angle wrenches. I have both sets but the Mac is better because it has two more flats to grip the B-nut where the standard open end has two and will begin to spread on those tight as hell b-nuts.
@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther27436 жыл бұрын
Don't need to pay for the over priced snap on ones anymore. You can get a full sets from tekton usa made with a better design both sae and metric for less than $500. If you want the equivalent set to snap on it's only $200 for both the sae and metric from tekton instead of $1000.
@ferdiscop167 жыл бұрын
I'm starting out as a technician and the first set of wrenches I got was the 6-22mm offset combination from Gedore and I absolutely love 'em. Probably one of the biggest set that doesnt skip any size. Would like 'em longer but their non-polished chrome finish feels really comfortable and they don't slip in your hands even when greasy. By the way, been following your chanel for a while and really hope you keep on going. Learned lots of useful stuff.
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
Love my Gedore set!
@jasonhavers5961 Жыл бұрын
@@flatratemaster30/60 Angle wrenches
@StilettoSniper3 жыл бұрын
I started out with old-school USA made Craftsmen combination wrenches in metric and SAE, purchased in the late 70s early 80s. This is still my core set of combination wrenches, still use them today, they look and function well. Since then, I have added full sets of metric and SAE ratcheting wrenches from Gearwrench as well as many specialty wrenches from Carlyle, Sunex, Proto, Tekton, and others.
@mcmahon11305 жыл бұрын
I've never understood the people who ramble on about never needing a crowsfoot. First, like you said, you may need one in the first five minutes of wrenching depending on your situation. Second, you may not NEED one in a situation, but having one makes the work a lot easier. Power steering lines on older Cherokees come to mind. Also, if anyone out there needs to replace a thermostat on a 95 Century with a 3.1, a 13 mm S or moon wrench (or even a heated up and bent wrench) can really help keep you from sending your tools flying in a fit of rage.
@andygilbert18774 жыл бұрын
McMahon Very true! With a bit of ingenuity with extensions etc, they’ll often save you making a custom wrench. I haven’t had to do that for years now.
@scottpearsontoolsmore1857 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks brother. I had the half moon wrenches. I worked on Simi trucks and cranes heavy equipment. I kept some and got rid of most when I retired. I believe you can never have enough wrenches. There is a lot of times when you need two of the same size. I have run into having to have a standard size and the thin at the same time. We could go on and on about the subject but like you said depends on what you do for a living. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again
@ColeTanner886 жыл бұрын
Sunnex makes a great set of wrenches. When I started buying tools I purchased a sunnex set 8mm-32mm and standard from 3/8-1 1/4 all for under 300. Never had a problem with them after 5yrs and never rounded a fastener with either the open or box end
@2100330327 жыл бұрын
Great video on wrenches. I work on jet engines for a living and crows feet are very handy to have.
@snapmac55477 жыл бұрын
Your right about the feel of a wrench. I have twelve different sets but my go to is my Matco set. It feels better in my hand but they're all good.
@HowtoAutomotive7 жыл бұрын
I had the new kid in the ask me what type of wrench is that. I replied distributor Wrench. His next question was what is a distributor. LOL FNG
@shadowdog5007 жыл бұрын
You need to give him an old car with points and a carb for him to fix. After 10 minutes he will probably ask you where to plug in the scan tool. Chris
@HowtoAutomotive7 жыл бұрын
Shadowdog500 Chris he would probably quit. He's one of those kids that has extreme passion for cars but no talent.
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
+How to Automotive 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@2100330327 жыл бұрын
Have him try to set some points. Or better yet give him a quadrajet to rebuild.
@swankestmule7 жыл бұрын
How to Automotive everyone has to start somewhere , give him a break .
@P.A.C.E.automotive4 жыл бұрын
Bought some non tool truck s-wrenches and halfmoon wrenches, (cause I'm a tool addict) and for me the s shape has been the perfect tool in a couple situations, mostly starter motor bolts on a couple applications tight around an intake or something. But can honestly say I've never had the halfmoon be a lifesaver, still like looking at them when I open my wrench drawer though!
@anthonywilliams41006 жыл бұрын
Love my set of Craftsman spline box end wrenches I got as a gift. Work good even on slightly buggurd up bolts.
@TheHDPerspective7 жыл бұрын
Snap-on 4 way offset open end wrenches are so useful for air lines and hydraulics. If you're working on the bigger stuff.
@bosborn17 жыл бұрын
The HD Perspective they are awesome...just wish they weren’t so expensive
@donnnick6 жыл бұрын
Been working on hydraulics for almost a decade only set worth $1k imo. The angles are perfect
@willagresham29785 жыл бұрын
@@donnnick I think the full set, 3/8" - 2" is $3600 retail.
@mid-thumbautomotive97167 жыл бұрын
Regarding new techs, I wonder if they would even need standard wrenches. I have a complete set cause I'm so old, but they rarely get used anymore, except when matching the larger sizes up for use on a metric bolt. Use crowfoots all the time, well not all the time, but often enough. GM power steering lines, GM truck brake lines at the ABS motor... lifesaver. Only alternative is to cut the line and use a socket (which I often do when removing the old lines). I tried several brands, but Snap-on far and away the best flare nut wrenches (best fit).
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
Depends on the shop they work in, on SAE, I still see brake bleeder screws in SAE, and most pullers are still SAE but not much else is SAE in a shop anymore
@mid-thumbautomotive97167 жыл бұрын
Ha, you're right. Many of the bleeder screws I encounter start life as a 10mm and by the time I see them, the 3/8 fits perfectly.
@mykelhall715 жыл бұрын
I have a basic set of fractional wrenches from Craftsman... Many different styles in metric... I go buy a Pittsburgh and cut it if I need a stubby SAE lol... I do have SAE flare wrenches... Come in handy. Also seems most pipe fittings and air line fittings are standard.
@1337penguinman3 жыл бұрын
I have a cheap bare bones SAE set just in case I ever need them, but none of the specialty stuff (like the stubbys or the ratcheting.)
@dylankinch27357 жыл бұрын
I jist got the mountain wrenches yesterday. I havnt used them yet but they seem really nice. I seen your vid on them and ive wanted them for a long time. I have the gearwrench double box end with ratchet in one side and 0 on other and i love them. Hopefully the mountains will be everything u and others say they are
@Jursaw7 жыл бұрын
Mine are coming tomorrow, I too have high hopes for them
@dylankinch27357 жыл бұрын
They feel super nice and i love my gearwrench 0 offsets but im pumped to try out the flex head 0 degree. Only thing i wasnt sure about was the spline drive but we will see. From the research i did it doesnt seem to take to much away from how awesome these wrenches are suppose to be. We will both know soon enough a bud
@Jursaw7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I am not a fan of the spline drive but people have good things to say about them
@jefferycollins51586 жыл бұрын
I wasn't a fan of the spline drive wrenches until I got a set of the Craftsman universal wrenches they are great even work really well on partially rounded fasteners.
@1337penguinman3 жыл бұрын
I seem to use my stubbys most often doing power steering work. The old Chevys with the pressure line on the back side of the pump is one that immediately springs to mind. Also, racks. Sometimes you just can't get to those fittings with a full size wrench, especially on 4wd stuff. Also, surprisingly handy for alignments as well. Some of those inner tie rods you don't have a whole lot of swinging room to turn them.
@BigDog500017 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, several types of wrenches are a must if you are going to work as a tech!
@marcwingfield16467 жыл бұрын
I have a set of half moon spanners , sat in box for ages unused, needed it today to remove the transfer box off of kuga. So glad I bought them
@TJD2937 жыл бұрын
I own the cummins turbo wrench from miller tools. It’s very nice but you can get to that stubborn nut with a long 1/2” extension on the bottom of truck with a 15mm swivel socket and crack it loose.
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
Good to know, I have not had the pleasure of working on a 6.7 so only what I have heard.
@Johnkb20597 жыл бұрын
The best wrenches to start off with for Snap-on flank drive plus combination wrench you less likely to round off bolts with the open-end
@1337penguinman3 жыл бұрын
The Icon from HF are actually a great alternative to those. Still have the flank drive but for like 1/3 of the Snap On price. Those are actually my goto combo wrenches. Sit in the top drawer of my cart and get used every day.
@thatmechanicguy87737 жыл бұрын
Snap On Flank Drive is the go to wrench for me. I also love Matco’s flex head gear wrenches. I started with Husky gear wrenches and they’re still in my box, and still get used everyday.
@thatmechanicguy87737 жыл бұрын
Also gearwrench XL long zero offset are very handy.
@prevost86865 жыл бұрын
That Mechanic Guy The WrightGrip 2.0 is the only combination wrench that is as good in every way as the Flankdrive plus. They aren’t as expensive as the Snapon versions but they aren’t cheap either.
@jdogmatthews17063 жыл бұрын
Jh williams flat shank combination superrenches from the 1960s are my personal favorite by far as for comfort and they're extremely strong also when you have to use the double wrench trick they fit perfect together
@charlespayne19094 жыл бұрын
I went to Lincoln tech in Indianapolis, Indiana 2009-2011. And your advice and reviews really have a meaning and are helpful. Thanks
@tylerrogowski6 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more with the crows foot wrenches. There are TONS of times where I’ve had to use them. I’ve made 1/4 and 3/8 stubby keys at 45* and 90* because as tight as some of these KWs I work on, at the least, they’re a huge time saver. Also ordered a set of swivel crows feet from Mac last week 🤘
@jimzivny15547 жыл бұрын
Good video. . I still have a set of Snap On open end and flex socket wrenches from the 70's and they sit come in handy in tight spots, almost not much is imperial these days I use them on machines and muscle cars.
@jamesu7 жыл бұрын
My favorite wrenches currently are Mac Precision Torque. I own many sets and many specialty wrenches. Used the GM 3100/3400 thermostat wrench yesterday(Mine is cut short and rewelded to make it fit better.
@gsnovato_autotech6 жыл бұрын
Wrenches are my absolute favorite tool and what I have most of
@prevost86865 жыл бұрын
gs.novato sockets for me. I can never buy enough sockets. It’s a sickness.
@geologic7407 жыл бұрын
I have several name brand wrenches, and the Snap On box wrenches are the most comfortable and balanced for me. Also have their set of flare Crowfoot which comes in very handy and is made tough. I have flare wrenches in Snap On and Mac. Both are well made, but the Mac wrenches are a little bulkier (probably because they are an old series) and don't fit in tighter spaces as the Snap On set. Great topic and video.
@feildcar45783 жыл бұрын
My favorite wrench is proto I absolutely love them they are balanced very well and I really like the textured finish. But the are incredibly expensive. I'm a level 1 gse mechanic at my local airport.
@oceanpout52327 жыл бұрын
thanks for your time to share much appreciated !
@johngibson35947 жыл бұрын
There are so many types out there today so many options years back we didn't have as many companies producing them we had snap on and Mac and what ever they had. No internet just catologs to look through. Snap on and Mac were very costly. Lots of times we bought a wrench and heated it bent it for that job I still have my first modified wrench. I made it for a Cadillac to get a bolt between engine and fire wall. Great. Vid thanks
@desertratedc95962 жыл бұрын
My favorite combo wrenches are definitely the gearwrench reversible ratcheting wrenches paired with the old school craftsmen panel wrenches.
@ozzstars_cars7 жыл бұрын
Ahhh the wrench, a must have. I have taken a few cheaper wrenches and cut, grind and bend to make my own custom tool to get the job done.
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
+Ozzstar me too Glen, really hurt to do it to a snap on,btw😣
@ifitsnotbrokenfixit11937 жыл бұрын
Ozzstar thats where the HF brand comes in handy.
@ozzstars_cars7 жыл бұрын
Good idea Dave
@ethansmith88134 жыл бұрын
As a young guy modifying tools myself. I find that drop forged junk are the best to use. Steel is easier to work with, quench. And temper if nessecary
@MarzNet2563 жыл бұрын
Cool. I have a bunch of extra older/vintage wrenches for making custom tools.
@wilbertcoria47685 жыл бұрын
Dude thanks for your honesty this kind of videos really help people
@gizzync15255 жыл бұрын
I got the ex long HF metric set & replaced my high use wrenches with matco ratchet as I needed them, 6 yrs now & they still working although most are now retired. they worked well for alignments.
@Fedwrench7 жыл бұрын
for me, my favorite wrench is the Matco proswing ratcheting wrench that has a fixed boxed end on one side and a fine tooth ratcheting boxed end on the other side in standard length because sometimes XL is too long. Snap on is the king of anything Flare nut. Great Job with Video!!!
@JFoxtrot7 жыл бұрын
FRM, one of your BEST videos on tools yet. You should get commission from Gearwrench, I've bought two sets due to your videos and LOVE them.
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
Shameless plug, if you bought them through my Amazon link I did;)
@wyattoneable7 жыл бұрын
Bottom line, you can't have too many tools. :) Nicely done.
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
The Tech with them most tools wins;)
@bzbcustoms45207 жыл бұрын
nice video man I love wrenchs I could not go without my flex head gear wrenchs or my snapon wrenchs got them up to 1 1/2 and use the moon wrenchs quite alot diesel tech also the double box end offset wrenchs are live savers
@bosborn17 жыл бұрын
I can’t see how you could work without flare crows foot wrenches. Their are so many times when that is the only thing that will work. Especially on diesels. Not to mention you can bump them with the impact to bust stuff lose....yeah I know you shouldn’t, but I do anyway
@1337penguinman3 жыл бұрын
Those are extremely handy on Chevy steering gears. Where I live we see TONS of the old gearbox style power steering setups. Popping those fittings loose becomes a joke with a set of crows feet.
@mrobertsmr537 жыл бұрын
The best set of wrenches I used were my brother's double box end ratcheting flex head wrenches. I believe they were snap on and they are absolutely amazing. Super long and I removed a 3rd member just with those.
@Ken-wu6hr7 жыл бұрын
You Remind Me How Much $$$$$$ I've spent on Wrenches over The Years. My Original Craftsman Combo Wrenches Were Used By Me, My Son Now My Grandson. Except The Big ones For AC Lines. I Still Keep in my Box
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
LOL, I try not to think about it
@Inkd_watkins6 жыл бұрын
I knew quality wrenches was the basic tools you needed. I made the payments a bought some snap on combos. I think a quality and affordable add-on to it is the mountain spline double box end wrenches. I use both everyday.
@hvskyline136811 ай бұрын
I did a blind buy on a set of standard combo Milwaukee max bite 30 piece set cuz they were decently affordable great quality and also I can go into a hardware store and replace them and since I don’t have a tool truck coming every week or whatever it’s really handy
@mikey3589762 жыл бұрын
Old school mechanic here, for beginners auto mechanic, I best recommend Icon Anti-slip or non Anti-slip combination, as well as the Icon ratcheting wrenches. Both regular ratcheting wrenches as well as the Icon flex head ratcheting wrench. Why cause there affordable. But hay thats just my opinion
@markiefufu3 жыл бұрын
I still have my old school Craftsman double box end wrenches. I use those way more than the combo ratcheting wrenches I have. I recently bought some thin Capri extra long double box end wrenches and loving those things too! I still have a couple distributor wrenches in my kit to this day.
@icemonk127 жыл бұрын
I perfer flare nut crowsfoot over regular flare wrench they seem to fit better in tighter spot
@hachi-rokuperformancegroup39876 жыл бұрын
Lone Star Auto jeep 4.0 power steering must have
@hachi-rokuperformancegroup39877 жыл бұрын
My old school craftsman wrench are always my go to and my favorite then my Gearwrench. They feel good and thats what i grew up with and my first set my parents got me when i was young into bmx and fixing my car to have something to drive when i got my license
@frugalprepper7 жыл бұрын
I needed a really low profile wrench once. I went to the straggler bin pulled out a Pittsburgh wrench from Harbor Freight. A few minutes on the bench grinder and poof. Low profile wrench!
@phillipdewitt44542 жыл бұрын
I love wrenches also. A favorite of mine is a SnapOn speed wrench, you want believe how much torque you can apply with the funny looking speed end. I tooled up in the ‘90 and have added a few JT Williams combination wrenches in large sizes. Williams makes some SnapOn wrenches and ratchets and there quality is excellent. Williams has made in USA tools as well as made in China and Taiwan at different price levels.
@8HumblePie7 жыл бұрын
Open end speed wrenches love them on Airbrake fitting.
@ifitsnotbrokenfixit11937 жыл бұрын
I use the crows foot all the time. But i work on a lot of Heavy Equipment.
@jeffreygriffin19637 жыл бұрын
Loving this video series, keep em coming !
@montestu55027 жыл бұрын
I’ve never used my stubby wrenches, but have used a flare crows foot several times!
@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway7 жыл бұрын
Awesomeness. Great Video
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
+Justin Dow thanks Justin Cheers!
@harveysmith1004 жыл бұрын
Snap On used to do something called a "Last Chance Line Wrench." It was made for rusty brake lines. An old mechanic showed them to me. Snap On don't do them anymore but you can still get them via Vigor. Look for Vigor v3730 Last Chance Line Wrench. It is "The" wrench for brake fittings. Amazon was the cheapest I found.
@joeframer96426 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't the " Wright grip" wrenches or.SnapOn "flank drive" wrenches be used most of the time and not round off nuts.? I'm a framer and work on my cars in my garage...just curious...
@dayanordonez68766 жыл бұрын
Just yesterday I needed a crowsfoot open ended wrench to install a fuel line on 2018 GMC Terrain
@valleygrown_dieseltech34442 жыл бұрын
My first were expert ratcheting wrenches 6-24mm loved them started my addiction Now I’m got snap on and icon to beat on lol
@sMFq112 жыл бұрын
Started out with the gear wrench flare nuts and would always round off lines!!! Snap on is really the best for those still
@scarling9367 Жыл бұрын
Proto is up there as well. Got them for work (industrial mechanic) and have used them at home. Not a problem once.
@HuckBowlt6 жыл бұрын
Gear wrench has a comprehensive line of mechanics tools of good quality at a competitive price but as you teach there is no one brand that can fill every need sometimes only the high end brands offer what you might need!
@bobjohnson82066 жыл бұрын
I was surprised not to see any 6 point ratchet wrenches in your tool box, hopefully you do have some. I have very little 12 point sockets or box end wrenches.
@ed81ny5 жыл бұрын
Offset box wrenches are premo for diesel over head adjustment! Crows foot wrenches are definitely good to have... especially for freightliner power steering lines. :)
@ed81ny5 жыл бұрын
If you ever have anyone with heavy diesel questions feel free to hit me up. Especially for Detroit DD platform, Cummins, and International.
@kevinjohnson97364 жыл бұрын
There's a company in Virginia called Extreme Torque. I've got a set of them and they're the standard combination style, but they seem good. Made in USA supposedly. I couldn't afford the tool truck on the Wrenches. I do have snap on flare nut wrenches though.
@wallyg.24096 жыл бұрын
You start out with the Combo wrenches. Gear wrench ratcheting is a luxury.
@T.Show273 жыл бұрын
I thought gear wrench style wrench's were awesome when I learned about them and ran out and got myself a set of SAE and Metric and I find myself wrenching for my combination wrenchs 9 out 10 times. The head is a PITA to get on bolts in tight spots and usually if I can get a gear wrench on it I can get a socket on it too.
@rbaker14237 жыл бұрын
I like those vim thin wrenches. May have to go look up a set of those. I know what you mean about the non-reversing ratcheting wrenches. I got one stuck one time pulling a transmission bolt and it was not pretty. But they are often smaller and stronger then the reversing ones. As for the starter set, no hesitation I would pick a good set of long-pattern combos over the ratcheting ones (they can come later). Can't live without a serious set of combos that can take some serious grunt. Williams (USA) and Wright are a couple other good options at a good price point. I like those better than my snap-ons when you need force because that thin snap-on beam hurts your hand when you have to hang on it. I hate crowsfoot wrenches. But like you said, when you need them you need them. That's the kind of thing you can get away with a relatively inexpensive set. Flare-nut wrenches are the other end of the spectrum. You need to buy a really top quality set -- at least if you are in the rust belt. The cheap ones will spread right open. A good brake bleeder wrench is another good thing for the starter kit. Or several of them. In the rust belt, you never know what size those things will end up being rusted away into -- and probably every one on the car is different. The extra long, zero offset, box - ratcheting set is another good thing to add -- even better with flex-head. Do you have the VIM e-torx wrenches?
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
I do not have the VIM E Torx wrench set yet
@anthonygm857 жыл бұрын
What about the cresent and pipe wrench 😁. Can we do pliers next
@DOYLECLEVERLOBE17 жыл бұрын
Always wondered who was using the s an half moon wrenches, even though I have both. They were given to me.
@EyebelieveTheNarrative6 жыл бұрын
How do you torque the fitting of a line to spec without a crows foot kit?
@NewLevelAuto7 жыл бұрын
This was a great idea for a video ! Great as always brother
@billbeckett10217 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid!! I use combination wrenches almost every day.I am looking at either the Milwaukee or the Crescent version to add to my collection. Two vids back to back must keep you busy!!
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
I put out some extra videos, because of being sick and not putting out any videos, for a week
@scottyee7072 жыл бұрын
I got sucked into this, sold my Snap On open end wrenches and bought Gearwrench, First time I had a wrench slip in years just doing brakes...
@James-h8c3y10 ай бұрын
I used to have snap on in flat blaze yellow for field work
@omahacellularsolutio7 жыл бұрын
Love these videos, I’m just starting out so these help out a TON.
@markdstump2 жыл бұрын
I own a 7.3L Turbo diesel, and I needed a Crows Foot Flare Nut Wrench once for a fuel line!
@hachi-rokuperformancegroup39876 жыл бұрын
Jeep xj 4.0 power steering lines is a crowsfoot line wrench must have unless you want to remove the radiator fans and possibly the front clip
@barlow29765 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good advice as usual.I'm not much of a mechanic but have farm machinery to keep working, so do my best. My tractor is forty years old, so I've just had to buy some imperial (AF) wrenches (or spanners as we call them in the UK). I found eBay a good source of vintage, quality wrenches, and have made up a set of ring/open and ratchet wrenches from different sellers. This works out around the same cost as buying, say, a Bergen/US Pro set (I've found their stuff to be quite good for a non-pro), but you get professional tools for your money- in my case British made.
@stefanobio7045 Жыл бұрын
Halfords advanced tools are very good especially if you have a trade card, laser tools are also very good, far better quality than Bergen / US pro / Neilsen.
@randaddy92182 жыл бұрын
As far as flare wrenches go crow's feet flare wrenches are cheap and they work really well I bought mine from O'Reilly some years ago just to get me by and I never replaced them because they just work plus they can do things that flare wrenches can't do like put an extension on them and move your work outside of the car to get more leverage
@danohstoolbox7 жыл бұрын
Great video brother I have decided I am going to use my lower box for all my wrenches will do a new video soon
@martinlavoie40026 жыл бұрын
I started with a Craftsman set been 20+ years adding to my collection got to say I think I have every style wrench possible even some modified or hand made ones I remember the snap on guy looked at my wrench drawer and said don’t know how much for the other brand wrenches but I easily see 4 gs of snap on wrenches still buying wrenches today never a bad investment for wrenching on vehicles
@charlesshankle31785 ай бұрын
I started with the standard combination wrenches and they were fine. Later I bought ratcheting and stubby. Make sure you buy metrics first. The standard ones can come later. You won't use them as much
@Conqueef-tadoor4 жыл бұрын
What's the part number for that set of "Ultra-Thin" wrenches from "VIM Tools"??
@MrJpk7412 жыл бұрын
How about those flex head ratcheting wrenches? A have a a couple sets and they look so cool and handy but I never really use them.
@briancarrington29046 жыл бұрын
I got some cheap crow's feet, had a job in not too long ago, took the piss not having the tools I needed so thought balls I'll get some cheap as it's very rare I'll need em but they are there for if I ever need them again
@randaddy92182 жыл бұрын
I've had the Carlisle for over 5 years now they are the best option for the money that I've used as far as combination wrenches go the Milwaukee looks very similar I wouldn't hesitate to buy those either but for somebody just starting out they're pretty affordable compared to the snap-on alternative
@ryansmith66195 жыл бұрын
Only time I have ever seen a half moon wrench used was on a stupidly made driveshaft bolt that wouldnt come off with another wrench, and still, a thinner ratcheting wrench would have done the job
@andygilbert18774 жыл бұрын
Ryan Smith I’ve got one I bought just to do the starter motor bolts on something.
@harveysmith1006 жыл бұрын
Can't stop looking at the Mountain/EZred flex head aviation spanners/wrenches after you video. Everyone raves about them apart from the odd muppet who broke theirs. On the list.
@karka247 жыл бұрын
Great video you didn't bring up six point wrenches here in the rust belt use them a lot keep them video coming
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
You are right I didn't
@steveo7828127 жыл бұрын
Can someone comment what he was talking about around 4:10 about going too far. What is the concern or danger that you can get yourself in? Just curious
@jeffreygriffin19637 жыл бұрын
Those are not reversible and if you're taking out a bolt in a tight space it can back out too far and get stuck against the object in the way and since it isn't reversible you can't get the wrench off !
@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын
What he said, you get to a point of not being able to get the wrench or fastner out
@davidwalle50256 жыл бұрын
I prefer the cross force, x beam or twister wrenchs. Your hand pulls on the flat wide part not the narrow portion. Can only find them now in gear wrench ratching.
@renelucero19776 жыл бұрын
Half moon wrenchs most have for ford egr cooler 6.4 diesel
@beyer666 жыл бұрын
I havent seen them first hand, but Ive heard a lot of great things about Wright "Wrightgrip" wrenches. They have a flank drive system that rivals snap on, supposedly.. And they are USA made and WAY cheaper
@bobbyu89915 жыл бұрын
G.m. thermostat wrench for 3.1 bought it never had to do one since
@SaltyWrench6 жыл бұрын
Good video FRM, but I don’t think you covered the extra long flex head ratcheting box wrenches you’ve mentioned in other videos. I needed one of those yesterday wrenching off the lower control arm bolts on a mustang