Wera Joker "Adjustable" Self-setting spanner wrench 6004-S. This thing is pretty cool and effective.

The 6004-S Wera Joker is considered an "Adjustable" wrench in a much different way than traditional thumb-spinning worm-screw sliding jaw adjustable wrenches. In fact, this thing is pretty cool and great for repetitive tasks or working in confined space similar to a ratchet. It is similar in the Knipex Plier Wrench but attacks the fastener differently.
Due to the camming mechanism, the wrench as a limited range, something about three millimeters meaning this particular wrench works for bolt heads/nuts from 10mm to 13mm or 1/2" to 7/16".
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[@MillisConstruction]

Really curious to see how these fit into your work flow. It took me a bit but they’re working out nicely now. I found that they’re really best used with a pliers wrench. One type on each end of a bolt works very well, the clamping action of Knipex with the self setting Wera work together great. Great video as always LBT!

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Thanks Josef for talking me into my set 😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@tylersnider1846]

The Larc-O-Matic was patented in 1931 and looks damn near identical. I have my grandfather's. Still works great. What once was old, is new again...

[@KilianGosewisch]

Why invent something new with teething troubles when you can build on somebodies work and perfect it!

[@tinetannies4637]

The Knipex seeems so much more versatile given the considerably wider range of jaw span

[@mattiasekman2854]

I have two different sizes of the Knipex and they are Great. Very versatile tool.

[@tinetannies4637]

@@mattiasekman2854 yep, I got the Knipex since posting my comment above and it's quickly become one of my favorite tools. Totally worth the money.

[@disdonc6012]

The only downside (at least compared to the Craftsman wrench) is the quite thick size of the Knipex and also the Wera. So for tight spots the Craftsman would be better.

[@tinetannies4637]

@@disdonc6012 Quite right, the trade-off for that versatility is thickness. So the Knipex isn't a 100% solution. But in my experience, it's about 90%. It's vastly superior to a crescent wrench and works most places where you'd use a vice grip, both of which are also thick tools.

[@MatthewOrtiz28]

Goat Comments, Prime Minister Dialogue Typa Facts 😮‍💨👌🏽✅💯

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

7 months on and it's so surreal. I've been buying Wera for years and have been impressed with the quality

[@seayak]

I have the Knipex plier wrench in two sizes and would judge those as the more versatile tools. They do 90% of the work that calls for a wrench on my sailboat, and also work as shackle keys

[@chrisohanlon69]

You and mills construction are the only 2 American channels for tools I regularly follow. 👍

[@MillisConstruction]

Thanks a lot! I enjoy Last Best Tool a lot too and watch about every video I think 😁

[@THEGEEK2001]

AVE

[@svn5994]

@@THEGEEK2001 AvE isn't American... You should also be watching Torque Test Channel.

[@xl000]

@@svn5994 Canada isn’t America ?

[@spelunkerd]

Gee, you answered a lot of questions I had about this new generation of open end wrenches. As most of us know, the open end style of wrench is one of the last choices, because if you can get over the end you can use a faster, stronger ratcheting box end with less risk of rounding corners.

[@jack002tuber]

I agree. This has a very small contact with the fastener. Must not be useful in any case when you need some torque on it

[@ceerock8088]

Knipex cobra and plier wrench is my daily tools

[@MMYLDZ]

These gotta be a dream replacement for a line wrench set.

[@amedsoprano]

I believe the difference here (and something you forgot to mention) is that by the nature of the mechanism the wrench squeezes the bolt harder the harder you turn it. As opposed to a regular open end wrench which spreads open and cams out if the bolt is too tight

[@othoapproto9603]

Looks like a wonderful tool. I'm building a motorcycle tool kit and this caught me eye. I have to thank you during your wonderful video I realized I don't have a single hex head on my bike, it's and torx and Allen. So that just simplified my kit greatly.

[@SuperDeinVadda]

I'm a fan of the knipex wrench pliers They are much more useful than just for turning screws.

[@molley17]

Came here looking for the wera now think I’m gonna get the knipex!

[@longpvo]

An XL and XXL 6004 pair very well with a full 11 pcs kit Joker. Complete any need from 8mm (5/16″) to 32mm (1 ¼"). Sometimes I find I still reach for Wera spanner when I need more torque which the Knipex plier wrench lacks under certain grip.

[@edwhitson9873]

No kidding??? First thing I thought was I got knipex, and I bet that thing won't take any torque......

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Unless it a grade 8 or up, the knipex can deform nut heads not round them. They amp your grip by 10x.

[@egbluesuede1220]

I've also got something similar called a Cochran Speednut wrench that was patented in 1916. It does take a little getting used to.

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

Excellent demonstration on why Knipex is superior 👍 You convinced me 🙂

[@esbenrasmussen4289]

Wera makes some nice stuff, still have my torsion bit set from 1997

[@txvet7738]

Just got my 6004S and am liking it so far! I might just get the entire set. The fit and finish is just like every German made tool I own….awesome!

[@duckman12569]

that is a really impressive redesign

[@krisholt8390]

The Wera seems like a great little wrench for a road trip go-bag or a tool roll on a motorcycle, UTV, etc. It would be nice if they sized them such that one covers 8-12mm and another 13-17mm. Regardless, one can carry two of them and cover 7-13mm. Love the Knipex compared to channel lock type pliers for those type applications.

[@martincantwell2557]

Literally just thinking that, perfect for a off-road with a small backpack.

[@MPD90]

@@martincantwell2557 Isn't the Knipex wrench shown in the video a better option though for a small backpack / off-road kit? Much wider range in a single tool. Seems to me the Wera is more of a replacement for a full set of wrenches in a tool box.

[@KilianGosewisch]

Also people with not that much space! i cant afford to have 2 sets of regular spanners in my little workshop. so i got the wera and the knipex and can do basically everything almost as well as with regular spanners!

[@franzhalls2174]

All this knick knacks are cool at sight but nothing ever beats to have an actual set of wrenchs at hand

[@justinkase1360]

Those wrenches with the spring loaded pin, like the craftsman that you showed, work perfectly fine IMHO. That one side isn't really "artificial" and it's not really grabbing it in the same direction that it moves. When it bites, the movable piece is wedged sideways and is strong. When it's meant to slip, it slips in the opposite direction. Never are you relying on the spring to hold the bolt.

[@Scott_A]

Looks fantastic, though best kept for certain awkward jobs rather than a replacement for normal spanners

[@smashyrashy]

Biggest problem with tools espe ially quality expensive ones is myself for example who can't justify buying a tool that isnt going to be used all the time

[@asaprocky7756]

Any tool made in Germany is amazing! I love Wera but nothing is better than my Wiha tools!

[@ccfmfg]

What we need is Self-Tightening Thin wall Sockets. Thank for the video. Those German Tool Companies never phone it in.

[@JUANKERR2000]

Staggeringly expensive for such a limited size range!

[@heritagejonery3879]

I have a wrench of this style but mist have atleast 100 years on this one. I believe it is to William Moorhouse's 1866 patent. It was part of a machine, and its associated parts that was built around 1893 so I expect it has been with it for the last 129 years. There was a couple of other old types of adjustable wrenches, of a similar vintage, with it in the box.

[@bigmikeh5827]

I have one also. When I was an industrial multicraft instructor I had all kinds of old tools to show the student. This was one. Along with a ratcheting wrench from the 30s

[@christophernewman8741]

This style of wrench has been around for a very long time i have Bolte & Anschutz one.

[@LilasTools]

I’ve been looking at getting one of these since they came out, and now that I see your take on it I’m sure I’ll pick one up! 👍

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Josef @Millis Construction talked me into them, I've be quite pleased with how they work with the rest of my set up 😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@TylerSnyder305]

Seems to be a lot better than the old Clench Wrench. I don't think I quite have a need for such a tool, but I'm not going to discount them or write them off as a gimmick.

[@ronalddaly9902]

I’m not sure, but I think that I would be reaching for the Knippex more often. They seam to accomplish close to the same tasks. However, the Knippex has a larger range of size and versatility. Plus, I could squeeze and add a better grab for more torque.

[@MagnetOnlyMotors]

That joker wrench looks super, wish I had them before I retired…..

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

My Knipex, Wera and Wiha tools are all wonderful! They're the ones I reach for, dig around for, or buy when a job needs to be done.

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Coward!

[@aaronperez7597]

I like how u slide up it the bolt for a moment while switching directions but you did re-adjust the send pull

[@KevinNguyen-zn4vv]

My backpack is my office and toolbox which I haul around the longest fab in the world everyday. A set of xs-xxl Wera Jokers, allens, ratcheting set is a clear winner to me. I even made my company pay for it. HAHA.

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

I’ve seen those, but haven’t seen anyone actually show them off. It’s pretty neat little wrench.

[@ABH313]

I have been wondering about this for so long! Please do a follow up review ASAP 👍

[@KyleFalconer1]

This would be great for a motorcycle tool kit.

[@valentinlopez6189]

Great concept, nice video, very informative, thank you.

[@charlespratt8663]

The adjustable nut rounder!

[@barryrudge1576]

They look fine to use providing you haven't got restricted access to a bolt or nut

[@SERGIO.897]

Great review. I've just ordered a couple of those jokers (different sizes).

[@possisvideos]

i love these German tools.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Wow man congrats on the viral video always awesome content!!!

[@johnhall8455]

The problem with the Wera wrench is it will undo the nut on the return stroke unless there is a small amount of friction between the nut and bolt which allows it to open…In other words, the nut will just be going backwards and forwards if there is no friction..

[@mikstratok]

In my experience, at that level of friction you are not done tightening it by hand, which is usually the first step anyway

[@Foxholeatheist]

Damn, that sure would be easier to carry than my current two rolls of wrenches, one in SAE, one in Metric.

[@kevinliang9502]

I bet these don't handle as much torque

[@PaloXanthos]

It's a cute micky mouse tool no professional will ever use. But if you doing stuff around the house by yourself you gotta have it.

[@aleksanderholm2428]

Tested the 16-19mm wera joker today, at 75nm torque it did less damage to a nut than the bahco open ended spanner 😂

[@TheFastmozg]

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[@NikeaTiber]

The correct size of this wrench would be awesome for changing out welding gas cylinders to my rig at work. Thanks for the review, I'll look into one of these.

[@fionnan2811happy]

I can't wait for my order to come

[@flhusa1]

May have to test this wrench against one of my old alligator wrenches. Alligator has no moving parts and I believe it was made for for square head bolts and square nuts but I have used it on hex fasteners .

[@ronliebermann]

These would be nice to have in about four sizes, for the small toolbox.

[@cpuminerz]

Came here to see the joker, and left here thinking about that knipex.

[@jasonsgrowingtree5764]

Looks like it’d be perfect for reaching underneath fixtures for the 3/8 water supply on top of angle stops. Wonder if it’ll fit

[@RTFManuel]

First American I've seen correctly pronouncing "Knippex". Mind blown, thumped up.

[@nilpo]

No he didn't. It's pronounced "ka-nee-pix". kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3bHfZabp91sh8k

[@aron137]

I'm giving it the thumbs down to counteract your thumbs up.

[@RTFManuel]

@@aron137 well, allrighty then. you do you

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again Doc Thank you for another Great Video. Like you I haven't used one of those Wera Joker Wrenches. I'm not sure if I found it to be a practical solution. However, I do like the idea. Again thank you

[@Dirtyharry70585]

I have a crescent from the 80’s it had teeth more like slip joints. Also own a 7” knipex $50 worth the money so far

[@dictated6839]

Just a really awesome DIY'er

[@marktibbetts3799]

This style of wrench has been out for a very long time,STANLEY makes them too. But this one looks to be more efficient

[@bsimpson6204]

I like that Knipex wrench

[@truthseeker5971]

Plier wrwnch is winner i think

[@thefrankenator]

Interesting tool, I might have to get one, I like your reviews, honest and matter of fact.... But please.... Knipex has a silent K, just "nipex"

[@cmram111]

Wrong. Its a German Brand and in german its pronounced Knipex. Its a "Scharfes K" sharp K.

[@britzwickit]

The k is not silent. Knipex has an official YT channel, you can check there.

[@WizzRacing]

They work on 02 sensors... That you can't get on them with the shallow 02 sensor sockets...I used a cheater bar. It still worked fine....

[@David_K_pi]

Oh! I like this. It seems like about 95% of all the metric bolts I encounter are either 10mm or 13mm - mostly 10mm - especially on my bicycle. This will fit all of those. Plus it should work for loosening the Type F connectors on the TV / Internet cable. Those are generally 7/16 inch. This guy is a little pricey, but if I only have to carry this one size in my bike bag, it will be worth it. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[@turbob18teg]

Bosch has had a “Crescent” wrench that has a similar setup as the Wira

[@bloodsweatandtearsforeverl9833]

I have these really old ones same design that close all the way, and open up to like 2 inches

[@franconero181]

What a cool design...

[@nyxnaux4737]

never heard of a self setting ranch before.

[@MegaMarclar]

thats is a pretty cool concept, I would be terrified of putting too much force on it and rounding a fastener. Obviously does not look like a high-torque tool, but it could have its place.

[@heftyjo2893]

AAhhh, it'd be perfect if it just went one millimeter further to 14mm. Working on an old Toyota Tacoma that I just bought and constantly going between 10mm to 14mm.

[@mattiasekman2854]

I haven't used the joker Keys yet but I find them a bit bulky when looking at them irl. A regular ratchet wrench is much slimmer and neater in design. The Knipex is quite a different tool an more of a plier than a wrench.

[@ubozkurt]

Nice tools ,dream tools ❤

[@caramelzappa]

Always liked these but never made sense for me to buy them. I have to keep a pretty compact toolset as my jobsite changes daily. If I'm not grabbing a properly sized wrench, two Knipex pliers wrenches will cover pretty much any size I'm likely to encounter. It would take at least 5 or these weras to replace those two knipex. And if I'm going to have that many, I might as well just use my speed wrenches/ratcheting wrenches, or a socket. They're definitely really nice tools though, and if I was in a trade where I expected to encounter the same size nuts every day I would highly conisder one.

[@kevinliang9502]

I agree. If you work on a jobsite then this tool isn't for you. If you work in a garage with room in your tool chest then it might be useful. Still think it just complicates things.

[@148Reaper]

Would be pretty hand for adjusting Spring tensions on a Combine harvester, got like 2 foot of treaded rod you need to drive a nut sometimes but both ends are closed so can't get a ratchet spanner on there.

[@GoatZilla]

Gotta figure out how to repair it once the spring goes bad.

[@thuglincoln7699]

there's your tagline for the knife, "Craftsman utility knife, not as bad as i thought it'd be"

[@robbabcock_]

Interesting wrench!

[@_Dimon_]

It has a very limited adjustment range, and is bigger that a normal ratcheting wrench, so it doesn't make sense if you have Knipex pliers.

[@dogphlap6749]

Intriguing, I like these sort of clever devices but in the real world a good set of spanners i.e. ring, socket and open end can be had for surprisingly little money these days and generally will do the best job. Having said that I was tempted to buy a pair of 10" Knipex parallel action pliers recently (like the pair on the tool roll in the video) just for the sheer pleasure of having such a nice piece of kit even though I'm unlikely to ever really need them for serious work.

[@_brushie]

Petition to call the Knipex clippers the "Snippex"

[@shawtravis7384]

I have a set of these, and in the real world they are useless. The reviewer tests the tool where there is plenty of room. In reality, the size of the tool compared with the size of the bolt you are working on is a problem. The tool is far too big for most situations. Summary - this tool would not be in my emergency carry bag. It's in my garage, and in as-new condition.

[@curtis3622]

mostly we use correspond open ended spanner with ring ratchet is efficient.

[@mstrshkbrnnn1999]

Ave tested these a while ago. If I remember correctly they didn’t test well

[@bird718]

i might just grab these

[@abrahampadilla6272]

O'Reillys sells one of those, but you choose the direction, or you can lock it, and the craftsman goes both ways if you turn it. I have a husky set that's like that.

[@flhusa1]

I wonder if a flex head alligator work ok . Never saw one but might be a unique tool to have . Might have have to make one .

[@skrsys]

Looks like this would be good for brake lines

[@andrewscott8892]

Check out the Armstrong 26-559(the 1/2"x7/16") I don't know the part number for the metric version, if they made it. same concept but no moving parts.

[@Ihatezidiotz]

It competes with other way of doing the same thing?????????

[@scotts4125]

I was gifted the set of 4 for Xmas. First chance to use them in a tight spot under laundry sink to get to the basin nut. Nope won't due 13/16" ughhh I think they make an XXL to get the larger ones.

[@smashyrashy]

Wonder why knipex made a scissors, a snips works fine

[@QuantumMind88]

My only question is how much torque could you put on that head? I understand that with a wrench that small, a substantial amount of torque wouldn't be suitable, but in a pinch, if a fastener was seized up and you only had that, how much breaking torque could it handle.

[@Jehty_]

Seeing that they also have an XXL version with up to 32mm/1 1/4" I would assume that the mechanism can handle some torque. But it's just an assumption and of course I don't know if the mechanism scales down well.

[@robest334]

The handle is short so the torque "might" not be enough to sheer off the inner cam.

[@frankenstein3163]

Would you say you could replace standard wrench set with these ? I'm tiered of luging around tool box's. So I'm trying to reduce collection. I'm a Diy also.

[@lastbesttool]

That's a tough question. The do 80% of everything just fine like a regular wrench, but that 20% might come back to bite you.

[@chrisfyfe9212]

I have a few , I’m still on the fence about them . I like the small and medium ones , the big ones , not so much .

[@billmalec]

Only problem. Just 10-13mm.

[@donayre21]

What would you recommend as a similar tool to use but cheaper?

[@Romulan112]

I don't see how/when/if I would ever use this?

[@mystuff1405]

I have $700 in sockets/wrenches and and by cracky I'm going to use em and not this modified adjustable wrench. How do you justify another wrench when a socket works better?

[@Abihef]

Ill take an adjustable wrench over that any day Or even better, a fitting one

[@TaranTatsuuchi]

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